Zheng Lingbo went back to his courtyard and felt the warmth and softness in his heart. He decided that he would definitely protect such a family for the rest of his life.
I'm not sure if it's because my thoughts are too hot and boisterous, or if I dozed off in the carriage, which led to me not feeling tired after washing up. I've been wandering around the room for quite some time until I remember something that I forgot today. I turn around and head out.
Jin'er: "Huh? Young miss?"
Zheng Lingbo waves at her: "It's nothing. I forgot to water the flowers this morning. I'll go out and take a look."
Jin'er: "..."
She hesitated for a moment before quickly catching up with Zheng Lingbo, while also instructing someone to fetch a small bucket and shovel over. She said somewhat helplessly, "The young miss told me to water the flowers before she left this morning. Has the young miss forgotten?"
Zheng Lingbo remembered this matter, but it didn't matter to her: "Oh, I'll just take a look."
Jin'er: "..."
Alright, it's fine as long as our master is happy.
Zheng Lingbo played with her own flowers and plants for a while – it has to be said, she really does like taking care of these things, but there's a very strange thing. Whenever she names and adopts a plant as her own, the plant will wither for a few days.
Born and raised in this era, she also experienced such extraordinary events as rebirth. Therefore, she couldn't help but have a few taboos in her mind. She always worried that it was because she returned from the underworld, carrying with her some negative energy, which affected the flowers and plants.
Because of this, she hasn't spent much quality time playing with her two nephews and nieces in recent days, fearing that the delicate children might be harmed by the negative energy.
However, she also had a little thought. She thought that since the flowers and plants were full of vitality, if she had some negative energy on her body, a single pot of flower couldn't bear it. So many pots would be better.
So she also developed a new hobby, watering and wiping the leaves in the garden every morning and evening when she had nothing to do. When others asked, she said it was idle leisurely interest cultivation.
So much so that the gardeners in the mansion would often look at her with words on their lips and then stop, and then start again, fearing that their master might take over their work and leave them with nothing to do.
Fortunately, Zheng Lingbo is not very knowledgeable about the habits of various flowers, which allowed the gardener to breathe a sigh of relief, and at least she didn't lose her job.
Cough.
After all the hassle, it was quite late when Zheng Lingbo finally felt a sense of drowsiness. She settled down and had a peaceful night without any further talk.
Since she went to bed early last night, it was inevitable that she woke up a bit later today. Fortunately, there were no elders at home, and there were no rules about asking for greetings.
Zheng Lingbo lingered in bed for a while, remembering the address of Congyi yesterday. She rolled out of bed and thought about it. She asked Jin'er to find a set of male clothing.
This task was one that Jin'er was quite proficient in.
Previously, Zheng Lingpo had always followed Liu Chengwang, which meant that there were some places where a girl like her shouldn't go. However, Zheng Lingpo was a smart and resourceful person. When she encountered such places, she wouldn't hesitate to follow, even in male clothing.
This also made Liu Chengwang powerless.
To think from someone else's perspective, Zheng Lingpo now also thinks her previous actions were quite terrifying. Just imagining that there is someone who wants to follow her every moment, Zheng Lingbo can't help but feel a bit eerie in her heart.
Although but, she wasn't like this from the beginning.
At first, their relationship with Liu Chengwang was quite close. After all, they grew up together, but she didn't know from when Liu Chengwang began to distance himself from her without reason.
Zheng Lingbo didn't know what she had done wrong, and her first instinct was to mend the relationship between them. But the more she tried to make up, the worse Liu Chengwang's attitude became. With each attempt, Zheng Lingbo also became stubborn.
The more you don't like seeing me, the more I want to follow you. I have to find out what happened, why we suddenly became distant.
In the end, it developed into that situation.
Zheng Lingpo looked at herself in the mirror with a common scholar's hairstyle, looking somewhat stunned and also sighing.
When the maid brought over the male clothing, Zheng Lingpo changed into the entire set. She also couldn't tell if it was because of the change in her mood, but this time when she put on male clothing, it didn't feel as awkward as before. Instead, it added a touch of solemnity.
Jin'er watched her with great interest, "Miss, with this look, you're even more precious and dashing than an ordinary young master."
Zheng Lingpo smiled.
She quickly regained her composure, ate a little something, and then went to Congyi's house.
By all accounts, she should have sent a notice or a card to inform the host of her visit beforehand. This was to prevent the possibility of arriving at an empty house and also to give the host some time to prepare.
Just that Zheng Lingpo was anxious in her heart.
She hadn't had the chance to directly speak with Congyi in front of Zheng Jianmo, who was like a brother to her, yesterday. Now that it had come to this, it was better to put aside any potential rudeness and focus on what was important.
Zheng Lingbo felt a bit uneasy. After comforting herself, she asked Jin'er to bring a inkstone that scholars would like and then thought it wasn't enough, so she also found a piece of calligraphy to go with it.
This calligraphy piece was not a copy but an original work by a famous scholar from the previous era.
Zheng Lingbo originally found it to give to Liu Chengwang. She was held up by something at the time and didn't have the chance to give it out. Later, she didn't find an opportunity, so she kept it for a long time.
She had thought that this calligraphy piece, in Zheng Lingbo's possession, would simply gather dust and remain unseen, but she hadn't expected that it could still be put to use again.
The calligraphy piece and inkstone will be given to Congyi personally.
She also found some items commonly used to meet elders and put them together.
She was lucky because Congyi wasn't out today — or, to be more precise, this person had been sitting uneasily at home since early in the morning, even changing several sets of clothes, before Zheng Lingbo showed up.
When Zheng Lingpo saw Congyi, his eyes showed a smile: "Zheng... Master."
He was quite quick-witted and changed the address when he saw that Zheng Lingpo was dressed in male attire today.
Zheng Lingbo was pleased to see no resistance from Congyi and felt happy in her heart. She handed over the prepared gifts to him, saying, "I came to visit unannounced and brought some humble gifts. I hope Master Congyi won't mind."
Congyi took the gifts and greeted her warmly while gesturing for her to come in. He said with a smile, "If you must come, what need for all these gifts?"
Zheng Lingpo: "This is a calligraphy piece by the famous scholar Guan from the previous era. It's of no use to me here. It might as well be used to its full potential at Master Congyi's place."
Congyi raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Master Guan?"
He was genuinely surprised this time.
It has been said that Master Guan is quite prominent among scholars and students. His works are a must-read for anyone who wants to achieve academic success.
It's because Master Guan's calligraphy is elegant and neat, with a unique sharpness and spirit that is rare in others. Not only does it please the eye, but it is also particularly suitable for the imperial examinations. To this day, it is gradually becoming almost an official designated script.
As a scholar, Congyi naturally loves Master Guan's calligraphy, so he stopped in his tracks and couldn't wait to open and see it.
He moved his hand and then stopped, turning to look at Zheng Lingpo and said, "Let's go to the study first?"
Congyi's household seems to have few people. So far, she hasn't seen many servants.
