Misty Rain of the Old Times

Looking in the direction of the sound, it wasn't too far from Chen Xuan's courtyard, probably in the area where He Hongyi was preparing to sell wine.

Last time in the capital, the little princess told Chen Xuan that because of He Hongyi, many handsome men from Yuhua Kingdom who admired her were dissatisfied and had come all the way to Yang County.
No wonder Xia Mei said that there were several other innate masters in Yang County besides them. It turns out they didn't come here just to admire the glory of the top scholar's hometown.

As these thoughts crossed Chen Xuan's mind, he heard a familiar voice say silently, "Master Tian, ​​although we have known each other for many years, we are only acquaintances, at most a little familiar, not even friends. I have already made my attitude clear to you, so why do you bother yourself and keep pestering me? This will only make me more disgusted!"

It was He Hongyi's voice without a doubt. From those two short sentences, Chen Xuan roughly understood what was going on. He thought to himself, "Good heavens, a love-hate entanglement is unfolding. The key is that I might get involved. No, I'm already here, so I'm bound to get involved. What kind of situation is this?"

It's truly like sitting at home and trouble falling from the sky. You don't seek trouble, but trouble comes knocking on your door. Who did you offend?

Then, the male voice, as if struck by a major blow, said in grief and indignation: "Red-clothed, we've known each other for over twenty years, and in your eyes, we're not even friends? What about all my efforts over the years? A clown? How can you be so cold and heartless?"

He Hongyi was clearly impatient and angry. Her cold voice was utterly impolite: "Master Tian, ​​please have some self-respect. You can call me Miss He or Heroine He. We're not that close yet. 'Hongyi' is not a title you should use. To avoid misunderstandings, please make this clear: all these years of your so-called devotion to me, have I ever accepted even a single needle or thread from you? It's all just your wishful thinking and relentless pestering. I'm fed up with it all. My tolerance has its limits. That's all I have to say. Leave now. Let's not make things awkward for each other."

"You... Red Robe, how could you hurt me like this? I have been sincere towards you, you can't do this to me," the hero Tian said sadly, deeply hurt.

Putting everything else aside, how many people would be so humble if they didn't genuinely like someone?

However, He Hongyi's voice was even colder, and she said in a deep voice: "Hey Tian, ​​I'll say it again, I have never received any favors from you, nor do I owe you anything in the slightest. Hongyi is not a name you can call me. We are not that close. If you continue like this, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Hong... alright, Miss He, don't be angry. It's all my fault, but can you tell me what I did wrong that you can't even bear to look at me?" Master Tian pleaded, his humility heartbreaking.

"How old are you? Don't you have any self-awareness?" He Hongyi's voice was cold, but her emotions remained unmoved. She wouldn't mock the other person, but the other person's actions wouldn't affect her emotions either. To put it bluntly, she treated the other person as a complete stranger. She said impatiently, "There's nothing wrong with you, but what does that have to do with me? Please, don't interfere with my business, and don't disturb everyone. With so many people watching, don't you find it annoying? I still have to live here in the future. How am I supposed to face people after this?"

"Miss He, that's not what I meant..."

The two made no attempt to hide their conversation from others. Tian Daxia was clearly expressing his sincerity, while He Hongyi was probably trying to be frank to avoid misunderstandings. Both were very open and honest.

Chen Xuan, who overheard a bit, was speechless. He didn't comment on such matters, since everyone has their own principles and pursuits, and he neither belittled nor ridiculed them.

He hadn't involved himself yet, so he didn't bother to get involved and cause trouble. He Hongyi's attitude was clear, and he should be able to handle it. Besides, he had no official relationship with He Hongyi, so what right or reason did he have to get involved in their private feud?
So Chen Xuan simply turned around and said, "Wife, something must have happened over there. Let's not go and join in the fun, lest we be humiliated and blamed. Let's just take a detour."

The little princess nodded, then pointed to Fang and teased, "Brother Xuan, isn't one of those people over there Miss He? I still remember her voice. Don't you want to go and take a look?"

"Let's forget it, going there would definitely backfire," Chen Xuan said, shaking his head.

"It would have been counterproductive if you had gone over there, Brother Xuan," the little princess corrected, then asked curiously, "Everyone knows that Miss He's feelings for Brother Xuan are well-known. After all, she is one of the ten most beautiful women in the martial arts world of Yuhua Kingdom, and you, Brother Xuan, are also famous. Anything between the two of you would be the talk of the town. But when something like this happens, with someone pursuing the beautiful woman who likes you, Brother Xuan, you are completely unmoved?"

Chen Xuan immediately shook his head and laughed, "It's not what you think, wife, don't try to change things up. First of all, Hongyi and I have no official relationship, so I have no right to interfere in her private affairs..."

"No, Brother Xuan, you do! You've called her that so intimately, how can you say you're not qualified?" The little princess immediately interrupted, covering her mouth and laughing. Then, with a slightly encouraging tone, she said, "If you went over there now and helped Miss He out of that predicament, she would be very grateful to you, and it would also prevent similar troubles in the future. Am I right?"

Interrupted, Chen Xuan shook his head and laughed, "Wife, you think things aren't serious enough? I haven't finished yet. Since you already know Hongyi has feelings for me, if I go over now and see this scene, she'll be in a difficult position, and might even overthink things. Besides, what would I do there? Declare my ownership? It's not that serious yet; it would only bring trouble upon myself. There's no need for that. Let nature take its course."

“That’s true. Miss He negotiated with the other party in front of everyone, intending to make them give up. It’s really inappropriate for Brother Xuan to go over there. It will only make things more complicated. She will feel like she’s caused you trouble, and she’ll feel guilty facing you in the future. So it’s better to pretend you don’t know anything. She will handle it herself. I’m good at judging people. She will definitely explain to you later to avoid any misunderstandings,” the little princess said in deep agreement.

With a smile, Chen Xuan said, "That's right, that's exactly it. Since my wife sees things so clearly, why was she encouraging me to go over there earlier?"

"Um, I just want to see what Brother Xuan would do in this situation," the little princess said eagerly.

Chen Xuan was speechless. Clearly, she was just enjoying the drama. He said, half-laughing, half-crying, "Wife, you're so boring. I didn't realize you had the potential to stir things up."

"No, I've never encountered anything like this before. If it weren't for you, Brother Xuan, I would really like to go and see. But we have to avoid suspicion now. Speaking of which, this matter is probably not over yet. What if someone comes knocking on our door?" the little princess said with great interest.

Shrugging, Chen Xuan calmly said, "It's more than just over. If I'm not mistaken, that 'Master Tian' was just one of them. His way of pursuing girls is a bit... well, humble. Let's not laugh, but to be honest, it's probably a joke to others. A few others are probably here for Hongyi too. It's inevitable that pretty girls attract attention; I feel sorry for her. As for what happens if they come looking for her because of Hongyi, that's not my problem. Their attitude and purpose determine their fate. I hope they'll be sensible."

"Yes, yes, my husband is very capable and always holds the initiative, but just now, aren't you worried that if he can't get what he wants, he'll resort to underhanded means against you, Miss?"

"Not worried at all. He's just a charlatan at the Innate Realm. Red Robe could kill him with a single slap. If he hadn't been so humble, Red Robe would probably have been ruthless long ago. Besides, Red Robe has been traveling the martial world for many years and has seen plenty of treachery and deceit. She's still unharmed. Do you really think she's without any sense of caution?"

"Tsk tsk, husband, you call her 'Red Dress' so intimately, why don't you just pick an auspicious day and bring her into the house to fulfill her wish?"

"Wife, you've gone off on a tangent."

"I thought it was only a matter of time. I hope you don't think I'm jealous. I'm not a jealous person. I'd love for you to find more female companions so that our Chen family can have more children. Speaking of which, don't think I don't know that the reason you're so at ease is because you've actually been keeping an eye on things, right? Just like on our wedding day, even though you weren't by my side, you knew everything I did."

"Your wife noticed that?"

"We're husband and wife, I know you too well. I can tell you're about to fart just by sticking your butt out."

"Ugh, so dirty..." Chen Xuan and the others walked away by a detour while chatting and laughing, not wanting to join in the fun. They decided to let He Hongyi handle this herself.

Next, Chen Xuan took the little princess for a stroll around the county town. Considering the time constraints, they did not leave the town. The little princess also temporarily put aside the matter with He Hongyi. Everything was new and exciting to her. The 'simplicity' of the small county town was something that could not be seen in the capital.

Their group was quite eye-catching, after all, it was just Chen Xuan, a man, leading five incredibly beautiful women.

Many people in the city knew Chen Xuan and would greet him from time to time. Chen Xuan would respond with a smile. The little princess was amazed by her husband's kindness and also felt the people's simple and warm hospitality.

Gradually, Chen Xuan discovered that his wife actually had a foodie side. He probably had never had such an opportunity before. She wanted to try all kinds of food from street vendors, but she had a small appetite and only took a few bites, leaving the rest for Chen Xuan to finish.

However, this delighted the street vendors, because the little princess could buy things with a wave of her hand and it would be like gold beans. Chen Xuan originally wanted to remind her that it was unnecessary in a small place, but then he thought better of it. As long as his wife was happy, that was enough. After all, she was a princess. It was good enough that she didn't make a big fuss and kneel down along the way.

The little princess was curious about every place in Yang County because Chen Xuan grew up there. She asked all sorts of questions, wishing she could grow up there with him and leave her footprints together.

Even as the city lights began to twinkle, the little princess was still reluctant to leave. However, the small county town could not compare to the bustling capital, and many places were dark after dark, so Chen Xuan and his group had no choice but to head back home.

I've been keeping an eye on He Hongyi's movements, but they haven't caused much of a stir. After some entanglement, that hero Tian slunk away after He Hongyi got really angry, constantly apologizing and making amends. Even though he was the one who angered He Hongyi, he was incredibly concerned about her feelings, acting so humble and pitiful, which is quite speechless.

However, that hero Tian did not leave Yang County, but instead found a nearby inn to stay in, clearly still harboring wicked intentions.

"Brother Xuan, I'm so tired after walking for so long. Can you carry me?" the little princess said sweetly on the way back.

"You were full of energy just now, how come you're so tired that you can't walk anymore when you say you want to go back?" Chen Xuan said with a doting smile, but he stopped and squatted down.

The little princess jumped onto Chen Xuan's back, wrapped her arms around his neck, and, unashamed despite the evening, kissed him on the cheek, saying happily, "Brother Xuan, you're so good."

“It’s only natural for a husband to carry his wife on his back,” Chen Xuan said as he got up and walked forward. He found it quite amusing that even though they were already married, the little princess was still like a little girl, as if they were still in a sweet romance after marriage.

However, there was one thing she always agreed with: she never objected to Chen Xuan having other female confidantes, and even encouraged Chen Xuan to find more. This 'traditional' attitude was practically ingrained in her bones.

After arriving home, the little princess shyly invited Chen Xuan to take a bath together. As a man, how could he refuse?

After a harmonious performance, Chen Xuan realized that his wife had developed a taste for the finer things in life.

What's that saying again? Girls never want anything before marriage, but they want more after marriage...

Nestled together on Chen Xuan's custom-made Simmons mattress, the weak and listless little princess asked languidly, "Good brother, this bed is so special. There's only a pillow at one end, and no railings around it. What if I fall off?"

With a calm and collected expression, Chen Xuan laughed and said, "Isn't this big bed enough for everyone? We're not children who can't sleep still. Besides, Qian Ning, don't you think that compared to sleeping separately on a four-poster bed, it's more intimate for a couple to embrace on this kind of bed?"

"That's true..." the little princess said, already exhausted, and settled into a comfortable position before falling into a deep sleep.

After tucking her in, Chen Xuan waved goodbye, turned off the light, and went to sleep.

Over the next few days, Chen Xuan and his group did not travel far. Instead, they took the little princess to play in Yang County and the surrounding area. This was at the little princess's request. Firstly, to familiarize herself with the environment, since she would be staying here permanently in the future. Secondly, she was also trying to relive the environment where Chen Xuan had grown up, and she wanted to visit every corner of it.

The past few days have been peaceful. Xia Mei, who used to be the captain of the guards in the princess's mansion and is now the captain of the guards in Chen Xuan's mansion, has always been on guard, worried that someone with ill intentions might come to her door because of He Hongyi. In the end, nothing happened. Even so, as the person in charge of protecting the princess, she has never let her guard down.

That day, Chen Xuan and his group went out for a stroll again. Things had been peaceful for the past few days, and the events of that day seemed like a chance accident. So they simply stopped deliberately avoiding He Hongyi's wine shop.

The liquor store hasn't officially opened for business yet, but it looks like it will be soon. Early in the morning, He Hongyi, still dressed in her fiery red outfit, was checking the liquor and preparing for the opening.

As Chen Xuan passed by, he greeted her, "Good morning, Hongyi. Busy, huh?"

Upon hearing this, He Hongyi was immediately delighted. She turned around and smiled radiantly, saying, "Good morning, Ah Xuan! Good morning, Madam Chen! I learned of your return a few days ago, but I've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to visit you. I hope you don't mind."

"Hello, Sister He. Have you forgotten that we call each other sisters? Just call me Sister Qianning," the little princess waved and smiled. She would deal with the future later. From Chen Xuan's perspective, she would naturally treat his friend with courtesy.

As they exchanged pleasantries, a voice suddenly rang out from not far away, carrying a hostile tone: "May I ask if you are Young Master Chen Xuan in person?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's lips twitched. Wasn't that the voice of that hero Tian from that day? So he was waiting here specifically to catch me.

Before Chen Xuan could turn around, He Hongyi, who had been all smiles and in a good mood just a moment ago, immediately turned icy and said, "You surnamed Tian, ​​are you looking for death?!"

...(End of chapter)