Chapter 17: Toast Must be Full of Joy

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Did Yun Qian want to learn cooking?

Xu Chang’an slowly put down his chopsticks, picked up a handkerchief, and gently wiped away the oil stains at the corner of Yun Qian’s mouth. He said, “You can just tell me what you want to eat. Why do you have to learn how to cook? Besides, I like to cook for you very much. You can’t deprive me of my hobby, right?”

Yun Qian didn’t know how to respond to Xu Chang’an’s words.

Xu Chang’an looked at her and could more or less guess what Yun Qian meant. After all, this was not the first time Yun Qian wanted to cook. Similarly, it was not the first time he rejected Yun Qian.

How should he put it?

It was enough for one person to know how to cook. Moreover, Yun Qian’s physique was poor. After all, cooking was a physical job. There was no need for her to learn it.

The kitchen was also smoky, which was not good for a girl’s skin.

There was something else that was important.

Xu Chang’an had to bring Yun Qian to Chaoyun Sect… Then, after going up the mountain, he hoped that Yun Qian could cultivate diligently to improve her weak physique.

Where would she have the time to learn how to cook in the future?

Therefore, Xu Chang’an rejected Yun Qian, but he did not forget to take care of his wife’s mood. His feet touched Yun Qian’s embroidered shoes. When Yun Qian looked over, he said seriously, “No matter what you look like, I will like you very much.”

“Okay.” Yun Qian nodded. Then… she took a bite of the soup bun, dipped it in the spicy sauce in front of Xu Chang’an, and put it into her mouth.

“Miss! You!” Xu Chang’an was stunned. Then, he got up helplessly and poured a glass of warm water.

“Cough, cough…” Yun Qian took a shallow sip and felt the heat rush to her throat. Her tongue felt like it was being roasted.

The heat spread behind her ears, making Yun Qian blush and her eyes turn red.

She took the warm water from Xu Chang’an and drank a few mouthfuls before she recovered.

“Cough…” Yun Qian couldn’t help but cough.

Xu Chang’an patted her back gently and said helplessly, “Miss, I just won’t teach you how to cook. You don’t have to go to the extent of… taking revenge on me like this. My heart aches.”

“It’s not revenge.” Yun Qian wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, “I’m just thinking that there are indeed many things I can’t do.”

His wife would occasionally be baffled, and Xu Chang’an was used to it. He said, “Let me do what Miss can’t do.”

“You?” Yun Qian looked up and asked him, “You can give birth?”

Xu Chang’an was confused. Then, he said helplessly, “I was just saying it casually. Don’t take it to heart.”

Xu Chang’an had no intention of having children now.

Yun Qian thought for a moment and asked, “If I can’t give birth… Can I make someone?”

If she really couldn’t give birth, she could give one to Xu Changan.

“That’s Nüwa. Why did she make someone?” Xu Chang’an covered his face, feeling that his Miss Yun had been stunned by the spiciness.

“Alright.” The corners of Xu Chang’an’s lips curled up. He leaned towards Yun Qian and said with a smile, “Not having a child, no matter how I think about it, it’s my fault. What has it got to do with Miss?”

“Can’t you do it?” Yun Qian looked at Xu Chang’an and shook her head.

She felt that Xu Chang’an was very capable. No matter what, she was the one who couldn’t do it.

“Don’t think about such things. It’s not time yet.” Xu Chang’an couldn’t deal with the stubborn Yun Qian, so he could only remove the steamer and change the topic. “Let’s have wine.”

Yun Qian nodded.

It was nice to have a quick drink after dinner.

Xu Chang’an took out a small stove that he had prepared in advance and started to cook wine.

The fragrance of the wine gradually spread. Yun Qian smelled the fragrance of the wine and blushed before she drank.

“Have a taste.” Xu Chang’an heated up the wine and poured it for Yun Qian. The latter took a sip and opened her mouth slightly.

When Xu Chang’an saw Yun Qian looking over, he said helplessly, “This is already the warmest wine. It’s not spicy.”

His alcohol tolerance was very good. In addition, every time he drank with Yun Qian, he did not drink much. So far, Xu Chang’an had never been drunk.

“I can drink. The taste… isn’t bad.” Yun Qian took a bite of the cold dish and took the initiative to pick up the wine pot to pour some for Xu Chang’an. Then, she skillfully handed over the cup.

Obviously, they did this often.

“One glass for me, two glasses for you.” Yun Qian watched Xu Chang’an drink the Jade Dew Wine Spring in one gulp and also raised her head to drink it.

Yun Qian’s expression was cold, but her ears were already slightly red.

She would only look like this in front of Xu Chang’an.

Yun Qian’s gaze landed on the sky outside the window.

The moon was like a boat, the stars were like water, and the starry sky was a misty rain in Jiangnan.

She gazed at the sky for a while before continuing to look at the young man in front of her.

She had never felt that the human world was so beautiful until he came.

He poured another glass and downed it.

It was the last glass. She couldn’t get drunk.

After drinking the wine, Yun Qian leaned against the table. Her ears were red and her chest heaved slightly. She had drunk too much and needed to take a breather.

In other words, she was enjoying it.

The fragrance of wine filled the air. Xu Chang’an looked at his wife seriously.

The alcohol content of the Jade Dew wine was too low. He drank it like he was drinking fruit juice and did not feel drunk at all… But for Yun Qian, it was the most intoxicating wine.

Hmm…

Xu Chang’an blinked much faster.

As the saying went, the drunkard had an ulterior motive. Yun Qian, who usually looked cold, was very tempting at this time. Otherwise, Xu Chang’an would not often drink such bland wine.

Yun Qian looked up and saw Xu Chang’an staring at her with a red face. She said, “Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?”

“If you can’t drink it, drink it slowly.” Xu Chang’an said slowly, “Miss is always like this. How can I trust you to live alone in the city.”

“Do you think I’ll get drunk on anyone?” Yun Qian asked.

“…You’re not drunk, are you?” Xu Chang’an asked.

“No.” Yun Qian looked at Xu Chang’an. “You have something to tell me. I’ve always remembered it.”

“Then I’ll say it.” Xu Chang’an picked up the wine glass and downed it in one gulp. After putting it down, he said seriously, “I want to bring Miss to the Chaoyun Sect so you can become a cultivator.”

“Okay.” As soon as Xu Chang’an finished speaking, Yun Qian agreed.

“Why did you agree so readily?” Xu Chang’an was helpless.

“Because you said you wanted to,” Yun Qian said more seriously. “Why?”

She would agree first before asking why. This was Yun Qian’s attitude.

“We can see each other often. Besides… the lifespan of cultivators will be much longer than that of ordinary people.” Xu Chang’an said, “Miss, being a couple for a thousand years is better than a hundred years.”

“That makes sense.” Yun Qian nodded. She had no attachment to North Mulberry City, so she asked, “When are you leaving?”

“I only have a few days to rest. I have to return to the sect as soon as possible… Let’s go up the mountain tomorrow. I’ll bring Miss to settle the place and the initial arrangements. After that, it’ll be very simple.”

“I’ll listen to you.” Yun Qian put down her wine glass. She looked at Xu Chang’an and gently knocked on the table. “It’s getting late. Take me back to my room while I still have some strength.”

Xu Chang’an looked at Yun Qian’s beautiful but still cold face and blinked.

His wife cannot be so lovely.