Chapter 1027: Chapter 983: Yuzhou Aristocratic Family

“Creek.” The sound of a door opening, a waiter from the tavern quickly brought in two vegetable dishes and one meat dish, then placed a soup in the middle of the table, thus relieving Chen Xi from the awkward situation.

“Quickly eat, after you’ve finished I’ll read you stories from the Spring and Autumn Period, it’s not as delicious once it’s cold.” As he spoke, Chen Xi deftly placed a considerable amount of food into Xin Xianying’s small bowl, effectively silencing her so she wouldn’t speak.

After grumbling a reply, Xin Xianying started eating with her chopsticks, clearly dissatisfied with Chen Xi’s deflection. She really didn’t want to see Zhen Mi and Chen Xi so dispirited and gloomy. Since everyone was unhappy, why continue this way? Little Xin Xianying couldn’t comprehend.

Chen Xi kept placing food into Xin Xianying’s bowl, luckily this wasn’t one of those separate dining tables, otherwise, it would have been inconvenient for him to serve her.

It must be said that though Chen Xi initiated the stir-frying of dishes, afterwards various stir-fried dishes emerged like bamboo shoots after a rain, indeed, regardless of the times, Huaxia people always consider food the essence of life. As long as one has the ability and the time, developing culinary skills seems to be ingrained in their bones as a natural instinct.

Xin Xianying buried her head in eating, while Chen Xi pondered over his previous behavior, finally sighing deeply, unable to let go of the shackles in his heart, meaning there was virtually no possibility between him and Zhen Mi.

It wasn’t a question of love or not, being a visual creature, everything about Zhen Mi aligns with Chen Xi’s aesthetic. As for whether it’s affection or desire, Chen Xi doesn’t even need to consider; unless one lacks capability, the two are forever intertwined, missing one would incomplete the other.

Not that Chen Xi couldn’t distinguish Zhen Mi and that former stubborn gaze, even if he could, it would be a matter of time before he falls. Rather, he should say he has already fallen, just unwilling to continue tainting himself and Zhen Mi.

“Love grows over time” is indeed true, when the presence becomes a habit, even the loss of a kitten or puppy is painful, let alone someone who invested feelings.

Chen Xi, in a moment of absent-mindedness, saw that Xin Xianying had finished her meal and was quietly waiting for him to return to his senses.

When Chen Xi regained his senses, Xin Xianying stuck her little head out and obediently watched him, with a faint blush on her cheeks. Once full, a desire to rest arose, part of a child’s instincts, especially in such a quiet and dull moment.

“You’ve finished eating, huh?” Feeling a bit embarrassed, Chen Xi said as he watched the slightly sleepy Xin Xianying.

“Uh-huh.” Xin Xianying let out a faint nasal sound with her eyes closed, awkwardly opened her eyes, “Earlier, I wanted to tell you that while you were away, Sister Mi’er kept reading Spring and Autumn to me.”

“Really?” Chen Xi nodded slowly, “Any thoughts?”

“Sister Mi’er asked me too, I replied then that I didn’t know, now, perhaps not enough effort.” Xin Xianying tilted her head, unsure whether she was thinking or jeering.

“Progress.” Chen Xi chuckled, Xin Xianying’s response was somewhat strange, but that was the Spring and Autumn Period, the Feudal Lords hadn’t yet entered the era of definitive battles, failures could indeed be attributed to insufficient effort.

“So you need to keep striving.” Chen Xi smiled, then glanced at the red string around Xin Xianying’s neck, reminiscent of the gold medal Zhen Mi wore on her wrist, probably that’s all he could offer.

“I will strive.” After chatting for a while, Xin Xianying, whose sleepiness had been chased away, said energetically, then hopped off the chair and walked to Chen Xi’s side, “Sister Mi’er is on the third floor, won’t you go check on her?”

“No, in about ten years, you’ll understand.” Chen Xi replied with a smile, extending his hand to hold Xin Xianying’s, “But by then, you must keep your eyes open and not choose someone like me who harbored ill intentions from the start.”

Xin Xianying tilted her head, completely baffled by what Chen Xi meant, but he didn’t bother to explain, merely held her hand to ensure she walked steadily down the stairs, releasing her only after they descended.

“Snap.” Another elegant room on the second floor opened, a group of Yuzhou aristocratic family heads looked ruefully at the opposite room, where only a few dishes were placed.

“Who knew we’d run into him just by coming out for a meal?” Xuu Lin said, looking at the tied Yuzhou group.

“People simply don’t want to meet us, what can we say?” Ding Chong shook his head, although a friend of Cao Cao, he was also the head of the Ding Family, family heads are often helpless.

“Such a pity, had we known back then that his son would be this capable, it wouldn’t have been impossible for my youngest daughter to…But times change.” Fann Zhong spoke in a jesting tone; the number of aristocratic families was limited, forcing connections with any of them was possible, relationships were simply a matter of closeness, and back then it was just idle words.

“I think we can communicate with the Jizhou Aristocratic Families, Qing and Xu are strong, if we don’t unite, we’ll be divided and conquered.” Guo Dan gazed at Chen Xi’s departing figure and suggested to the others present.

“It’s not that easy, Jizhou aristocratic families might turn out to be our strongest opponents, the Zhen Family isn’t playing around, whether forcibly taking half of Jizhou or the rumor about Zhang Clan marrying Liu Xuande, it all indicates the Jizhou aristocratic families have made preparations.” Hee Family Head Hee Kui suddenly spoke, causing a momentary silence among the attendees.

At this point, aristocratic families no longer hoped to confront the behemoth Liu Bei. If following is possible, they’ll follow, otherwise, don’t oppose his wishes. Aristocratic families have existed from the beginning to live better, not to antagonize others and court disaster.

“After arriving in Jizhou, I also gathered some information, Zhang Clan’s daughter, who is the legitimate daughter of the Zhen Family, has a fondness for him, the two are often seen together.” Meng Jian, also known as Meng Gongwei, said with a teasing face, being the only young person present who wasn’t a family head, yet no one underestimated him.

A meeting of family heads, attended by someone who isn’t one, implies they are either inexperienced or extraordinary, and this one wasn’t inexperienced, the other family heads present were certainly attentive.

“Seems like we are the weakest.” Guo Dan said helplessly, aristocratic families are strong, but it depends who against, against Liu Bei, a single family would certainly be crushed.

“Why not visit him too, after all, we’re Yingchuan natives.” Guo Dan continued casually, “Look at the courage the Zhen Family showed, we also need to show some sincerity, who here has suitable young women for interaction, whether it works or not is another matter, at least send a message. If we keep silent, issues will arise sooner or later!” (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (wuxiaworld.site) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.wuxiaworld.site to read.)

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