237, Looking down on others with a snobbish eye (3 more updates)
Yuanbao listened to Xie Zhinuan talk like this and also began to yearn for the experience.
She kept saying it sounded wonderful.
Routuan and the grey wolf were also happily barking, wanting to go down and join Dahuang for a soak.
Xie Zhinuan must have understood their wishes, for she had Yuanbao pull to the side of the road to let them down, and the three of them had a grand time playing together on the official road.
Xie Zhinuan watched them and let out a gentle laugh.
No matter how much she herself couldn’t be carefree, at least the three of them were happy, with no worries, not having to be concerned about food or drink, nor needing to worry about being punished or beaten. As long as she was still alive, she would always create a world for them and protect them thoroughly.
The tenderness and affection in her eyes made Li Hengyi’s heart suddenly go soft, indescribably gentle.
He had never thought that one day he would watch a woman like this, and even though her eyes did not hold him, he relished it regardless, only wishing for her to be happy.
A strange feeling, but particularly comfortable.
It was as if something filled his chest, soft and fluffy.
Xie Zhinuan turned her gaze back, took up a book, and began to read and recite softly to herself.
Li Hengyi suddenly laughed.
His body reclined lazily against the cushions, fanning himself gently, sending a slight breeze toward Xie Zhinuan.
Xie Zhinuan wasn’t hot to begin with, but the touch of cool air was different. She turned to look at Li Hengyi and saw him looking at the roof of the carriage, not knowing what he was thinking, his mouth holding a mischievous smile.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was puzzled, but didn’t pay it much attention and continued reading and reciting her book.
By the time they arrived at the winemaker’s house, it was still early.
As Xie Zhinuan and Li Hengyi stepped down from the carriage, they were greeted by the fragrance of wine, so rich that it almost made them tipsy just from the smell.
Xie Zhinuan took a deep breath.
The winemaker’s house was very large, and someone at the door saw Xie Zhinuan and her party and quickly came forward, their greeting was hospitable, “You are…”
“My young lady wants to open a tavern, and we heard that your wine here is excellent, so we came to take a look!” Yuanbao said firmly.
The three animals were surprisingly well-behaved, not running around but staying close by and alert.
The man glanced at Xie Zhinuan and then at Li Hengyi, disregarding Xie Zhinuan and bowing to Li Hengyi instead, “Young master, this way please!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan furrowed her brow and looked down at her clothes, instantly understanding why.
Clothes make the man, just like a saddle makes a horse. She was wearing fine cotton garments and embroidered shoes, without a single valuable item on her.
No wonder they didn’t think highly of her.
Li Hengyi snorted.
Yuanbao, however, slapped the man, “Blind fool, I already said it’s my young lady here, this is the true master. Why are you looking at my master?”
“…”
The startled servant rubbed his head and quickly begged for pardon, “It’s all my fault, I was blind to Mt. Tai, please don’t be angry, my lady-he begged repeatedly.”
Xie Zhinuan smiled indifferently, “No matter!”
The servant immediately invited Xie Zhinuan inside and sent someone to call for the owner.
Xie Zhinuan glanced at the sign of the winery, the Feng Family Brewery.
She followed and entered.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, the smell of alcohol was even stronger, mixed with a hint of rice aroma. Xie Zhinuan felt slightly intoxicated and looked at Li Hengyi, whose face was unchanged, and moved closer to him, “Don’t you feel a bit tipsy?”
Li Hengyi saw Xie Zhinuan’s face flush with color and chuckled lightly, “Such a lightweight with alcohol?”
“Not at all, I can still drink a few cups, for real!” Fearing Li Hengyi wouldn’t believe her, Xie Zhinuan added another sentence, “I have had a drink before and handled it quite well!”
“…”
Handled it quite well? Good tolerance for alcohol?
Li Hengyi absolutely didn’t believe it; during the Mid-Autumn festival night, she only had a few cups before she started humming tunes.
Chapter 238