Then, Meng Zhuqing busied herself making ice to relieve her brother Meng Lanqing of the summer heat.
Meng Lanqing took an apple and, while eating, stood to one side leisurely watching Meng Zhuqing make ice.
It was really too hot, and An Jing had originally planned to have Xiao Changyi deliver some ice to Shi Xiaolan, but Xiao Changyi refused to go, saying he needed to stay by her side. An Jing felt both helpless and sweet about it.
Because her belly was too big, Xiao Changyi at most only allowed her to walk around their house and absolutely didn’t let her go far. Naturally, she couldn’t deliver the ice to Shi Xiaolan herself.
In the end, it was Meng Zhuqing who delivered the ice the next day.
However, Meng Zhuqing’s face was again bruised and swollen.
Without thinking, An Jing knew Meng Zhuqing had been beaten by Meng Lanqing again, but she was baffled, "You kindly went to tell him how to make ice, so why did he end up hitting you in the end?"
The plain-looking Meng Zhuqing said despondently, "My elder brother is jealous because my face is better-looking than his."
An Jing: "..." Clearly, it’s your brother who looks better than you!
After there was nothing else for Meng Zhuqing to do, An Jing let him leave, but before doing so, she still kindly reminded him, "Cherish life, stay away from your brother."
As soon as Meng Zhuqing left, An Jing fell into Xiao Changyi’s arms laughing, "Husband, it’s just too funny. Meng Lanqing actually hates his own face so much, and every time he hits Meng Zhuqing, he always hits the face, it’s really hilarious."
Xiao Changyi remained silent, just holding An Jing to prevent any mishap.
"Husband, I honestly think Meng Lanqing looks quite fine. Xiyun’s number one beauty, indeed. His appearance, it’s truly not unwarranted fame," An Jing remained jovially amused.
Xiao Changyi finally spoke, his voice indifferent, "Next time, let Meng Lanqing stand still and only let Meng Zhuqing hit his face."
An Jing was first stunned, then burst into loud laughter, "Husband, that’s really ruthless. Perhaps Meng Lanqing’s face could be ruined. Maybe then he won’t feel sad, but actually happy, finally not having to be so good-looking, hahaha..."
"Don’t say he’s good-looking anymore."
"He is good-looking," An Jing subconsciously finished speaking, then caught on and laughed even more. "Husband, are you jealous? But you don’t have to be at all; even if he’s handsome, he doesn’t have a place in my heart."
Hearing these words from An Jing, Xiao Changyi’s heart finally eased, and he bowed his head, gently nestling against An Jing’s forehead.
An Jing giggled non-stop from the nuzzling.
At the time of Shenshi, three quarters of the hour, Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao arrived, and for ease of travel and to avoid gossip, Li Wuyu was once again disguised as a man.
Seeing that Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao had arrived together, An Jing didn’t tease them. Recently, whenever Li Wuyu came over, it had always been with Wang Youbao; she would probably feel uncomfortable if they weren’t together.
"Master, Father Master, it’s really cool in your house." The moment Li Wuyu entered, the coolness washed over her, a comforting relief from the scorching heat outside, prompting her to say this.
Then, noticing the many blocks of ice in the room, Li Wuyu expressed her surprise, "Master, Father Master, you have so much ice!"
Speaking of which, Li Wuyu looked at Wang Youbao, "Youbao, I originally thought the ice you provided to cool me off was plenty, but seeing the ice in my masters’ house, you’ve given me too little."
Wang Youbao remained silent for a moment, then asked, "How much do you want? Tomorrow, I will have Daming go to the county and buy some to send to you."