Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 547 Anxious

Xie Yuyan was standing very close to Wang Yan when, unexpectedly, she noticed a damp patch on his robe.

Xie Yuyan asked, "Is it raining outside?" When she bought the pastries, she only saw some clouds piling up in the distance.

Wang Yan looked at Xie Yuyan: "It's not raining here, but it's raining in the north of the city."

"You've left the city?" Xie Yuyan looked up at Wang Yan.

Wang Yan nodded: "Go do some work, and while you're at it, check on someone." As he spoke, he reached out and knocked on the carriage, and the next moment a brocade box was handed in through the window.

When Sang Dian outside saw that her husband had accepted the gifts, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Lately, her husband had been very picky. After receiving the gifts, he insisted on changing them into the brocade box that had been ordered in advance. Seeing the lady's carriage, he was afraid that she would be impatient, so he had to instruct her to take the brocade box back, put the gifts inside, and then present them to her.

Fortunately... the shop that made the brocade boxes was very close by. Although he ran so fast he was out of breath, he didn't miss anything. But he really didn't understand what was so good or bad about the brocade boxes. Wasn't the important thing the contents of the box? If you put it in your pocket and then take it out, wouldn't it be the same?
Inside the carriage, Xie Yuyan's eyes lit up when she saw the brocade box handed to her. It was embroidered with a cat playing with orchids, and the cat was so cute and adorable, just like the one at home.

It's easy to imagine that this brocade box was made especially for her by Wang Yan, so the contents inside...

Wang Yan opened the brocade box, and Xie Yuyan looked inside. Inside was a deep blue glass hairpin, the head of which was shaped like a vase, and the body of the vase had lotus and lotus leaf patterns. It looked no different from a porcelain piece fired in a kiln.

Wang Yan said, "I thought it would take a while before it was finished firing." As he spoke, he took out the hairpin, raised his arm, and slowly inserted it into her hair.

His hand accidentally touched her forehead, ruffling her hair. His fingers then slid down, gently combing through her hair, his gaze never leaving her face. The azure glass, like a piece of the sky above, casts dappled light onto her face, as if all the light in the world was there to illuminate her alone.

The feeling of admiration is irrational; one always feels that nothing one does is enough.

Wang Yan said, "It looks good."

His gaze was intense, making her cheeks flush. Xie Yuyan pursed her lips before asking, "What made you think of making such a hairpin?"

Wang Yan's eyes were full of warmth and smiles: "Congratulations on becoming a senior figure in the porcelain industry, but... it's still a bit late."

"When did you start making it?" Xie Yuyan recalled the quality of the glass. It would take a lot of effort to make such glass.

Wang Yan said, "When we returned to Bianjing from Daming Prefecture."

Back then, he guessed that she could become the head of the porcelain trade. Thinking back to when the two of them were working together in Daming Prefecture, she said she wanted the entire Daming Prefecture, and his eyes were full of inquiry and wariness.

Unbeknownst to them, such a big change had already occurred between them.

It took Wang Yan a while to sit up again. The carriage continued to move forward in the bustling city, but they seemed to be unable to hear the noise outside.

The tips of their ten fingers touched and intertwined.

After a long while, Xie Yuyan heard Wang Yan say in a low voice, "Are you tired?"

Xie Yuyan nodded: "I have to go to the porcelain shop tomorrow. Those people are waiting to buy porcelain. If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have agreed to let them see me. I should have slept in more during this precious time."

After saying this, she was taken aback. When was the last time she would say such things to someone? It sounded like she was complaining, or perhaps...

Xie Yuyan immediately forgot the word that had popped into her mind.

Wang Yan released her hand, wrapped his arm around her back, and pulled her into his embrace. Her head tilted slightly so she could lean against him.

Xie Yuyan closed his eyes, and after a moment, he felt a slight vibration in his chest.

"Don't laugh."

"Okay," Wang Yan replied softly. However, he showed no sign of stopping.

Wang Yan savored the peace of this moment. The two of them had been chasing each other, testing each other, and being wary of one another. Now they were a perfect match... If word got out, it would be the envy of everyone.

There was a slight regret, though, that he had wasted a lot of effort because, given her criminal record, he really couldn't figure her out.

The carriage went straight into the courtyard of the South City Wharf.

Wang Yan helped Xie Yuyan out of the carriage.

Madam Yu sent someone to inform Madam Zhang of Wang Yan's arrival, and a moment later Madam Zhang came to greet the guest with a smile. It was thanks to Lord Wang's arrangements for Qin Ge'er at the academy that he had made such great progress and was now catching up with the academy's pace.

"How is Qin Ge'er doing lately?" Wang Yan asked naturally.

Zhang said, "I took the poetry exam, and I didn't do very well."

At Yang Qin's age, it is indeed difficult for him to compose poems and essays now.

Zhang blushed and said, "Qin-ge said that poetry and prose are all empty talk and that it doesn't matter if you don't write them well... I was so angry that I punished him severely."

Wang Yan said, "If Qin Ge'er doesn't like it, there's no need to force him. In the future, when he has time, he can read more classics. I can go and talk to the academy so that the teacher can teach him according to his aptitude."

Zhang said gratefully, "What should we do? We've troubled Lord Wang to do so much for my son."

“Of course,” Wang Yan said. “I am older than him, so I am like his elder brother. When he grows taller, I will teach him riding and archery. Even if he is not good at fighting, he can protect himself and go on his studies in the future without worrying his family.”

Zhang never considered these things; how could Qin Ge'er possibly go on a study tour?
"This……"

Wang Yan saw through Zhang's thoughts: "With businesses scattered around the house, Qin Ge'er will naturally have to go and see them in the future. It will be beneficial for him to broaden his horizons."

Zhang nodded quickly: "I know..." She just hadn't dared to think about it before.

Wang Yan looked at Sang Dian, who quickly handed the book in his hand to Zhang Shi.

Wang Yan said, "These are the books that Qin Ge'er will be reading this year. Let him read them one by one, and I will come and explain them to him when I have time."

Sang Dian added, "These are all books my husband watched when he was a child."

Zhang was flattered and unsure whether she should reach out to accept the gift, so she looked at Xie Yuyan.

Xie Yuyan said, "Mother, please accept it. Don't let Lord Wang's kindness go to waste."

Zhang accepted the books. There weren't many books, but Zhang felt they weighed a ton when she held them in her arms. She couldn't bear to hand them over to anyone else, so she said, "I'll take the books back to my room first, and then go to the kitchen to make some food. Lord Wang must be having dinner at home today."

Wang Yan agreed, "Then I'll trouble you."

Zhang was overjoyed: "Lord Wang is so kind... I don't know how to repay you. It's just a few dishes... If you like them, please come often."

Madam Yu sighed inwardly, wondering if Madam Zhang would regret saying those words if she knew that Lord Wang wished he could come every day.

Wang Yan was about to speak when Xie Yuyan grabbed his sleeve.

After Zhang had walked away, Xie Yuyan whispered, "Don't frighten anyone."

Wang Yan's smile faded slightly; he seemed a little anxious.