dognovel Chapter 151 Lin Yu Visits
Chapter 151 Lin Yu Visits
In the vast land of Youzhou, the winds of change were ever-shifting. Lin Yu fled the teahouse with lightning speed, his heart filled with shock and disdain. That girl was so audacious as to casually express her affection for a strange man; she was utterly shameless.
Lin Yu wondered to himself, "Whose daughter is this? This is the princess's fiefdom, and I've never heard of a woman acting so recklessly."
Meanwhile, Shi Wanxia had her own plans. She had already guessed that the man she met in the teahouse was either rich or powerful, and thought that she might be able to use his status to do things for her.
When Shi Wanxia returned home, the books, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone she had ordered from the bookstore had already been delivered. She quickly and carefully placed these items in her study, and Shuyun followed closely behind. Shi Wanxia was not good at grinding ink, so this task had to be done by Shuyun.
Shi Wanxia picked up her pen, her thoughts drifting as she scribbled on the paper. She harbored a bold plan: to try and create a more convenient type of paper. Shuyun, standing nearby, was filled with curiosity, wondering what her sister Shi was doing. But she obediently ground the ink, quietly awaiting Shi Wanxia's next move.
After a long while, Shi Wanxia finally put down her pen. She looked up and saw Shuyun standing guard beside her, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "Shuyun, it must have been tough for you all following me. I don't believe in the concept of hierarchy, so I don't have a bunch of servants like others. We have to do everything ourselves." Shuyun shook her head slightly; she didn't feel it was tough at all.
Shi Wanxia continued, "However, I've already decided what we're going to do. This is a secret, so tell the sisters to keep it a secret and never mention it to anyone else. The appearance of this paper has affected the interests of many people, so you must be careful."
Shuyun nodded repeatedly. She wasn't afraid of hardship or danger; she understood Sister Shi's good intentions. In her heart, what was wrong with such a life? "Sister Shi, don't worry, we sisters will not betray you. You are our family. We will absolutely not betray you, so please rest assured!" Shi Wanxia nodded with relief.
It was still early, so Shi Wanxia took Shuyun to the street. Their purpose was to buy a carriage, as they had many things that were difficult for them to carry themselves. A carriage would make traveling much more comfortable.
Shuyun had always managed the household finances. They visited two carriage shops, and after some haggling, they agreed on a price and had the carriage delivered home. Shi Wanxia secretly planned to learn how to drive a carriage so she could save some money.
Afterwards, she took Shuyun to a general store and bought some molds, materials, and tools needed for papermaking. Shi Wanxia carefully inquired about the uses and methods of using various items, and her plan became clearer and clearer.
"Shopkeeper, do you know where I can buy ramie or flax? I'd like to have some clothes made." Shi Wanxia pondered for a long time. This was the north; bamboo wasn't available here, and the cost couldn't be too high. Ramie and flax were inexpensive and had a wide range of uses. This way, she wouldn't attract unwanted attention, so she could find an excuse to ask.
The shopkeeper immediately told them that he had some here, but there would be a discount for large quantities, and he wouldn't sell small quantities; these were reserved for the cloth shop.
Shi Wanxia lowered her head in thought, then bought ten bolts of cloth and had the shopkeeper deliver them to her home. "Shopkeeper, we also make cotton cloth for the cloth shop, but we ship it to the south. Our shopkeeper isn't here. But we'll try out this batch first. If it's satisfactory, we can cooperate long-term."
The shopkeeper's smile never faded after hearing this. "Alright, young lady, you only need to send someone over. I'll send someone to deliver it to you. Don't worry, I, Old Sun, am a man of integrity and will never cheat you."
Shi Wanxia, satisfied, had Shuyun pay the money and then bid farewell to the shopkeeper before leaving the store. Although Shuyun was puzzled, she trusted Shi Wanxia, knowing her to be a wise and courageous woman.
They were busy every day experimenting with papermaking, constantly trying out various methods. With her intelligence and perseverance, Shi Wanxia gradually figured out some of the tricks of the trade.
One day, Shi Wanxia and Shuyun were busy at home when they suddenly heard a rapid knocking on the door. Shuyun went to open the door warily, only to find a group of men in black standing outside.
The leader of the men in black said coldly, "Hand over the papermaking method, and we'll spare your lives." Shi Wanxia's heart tightened; she knew trouble was coming. But she was fearless and stepped forward, saying, "I don't know what you're talking about. We're just an ordinary family; we don't have any papermaking methods."
The men in black clearly didn't believe them and began forcibly breaking into the house, searching everywhere. Shi Wanxia and Shuyun fought back fiercely, but they were outnumbered and outmatched. Just at this critical moment, Lin Yu happened to be passing by. Hearing the commotion, he rushed into the house and engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black. Lin Yu was highly skilled in martial arts and quickly repelled the men in black.
Shi Wanxia looked at Lin Yu gratefully, but Lin Yu was still somewhat dissatisfied with her behavior at the teahouse. However, he also understood that in this world of martial arts, a chivalrous heart was indispensable.
"What exactly are you doing? Why did you attract these people?" Lin Yu asked. Shi Wanxia didn't tell the truth, only saying they were just petty thieves. After hearing this, Lin Yu fell into deep thought.
Shi Wanxia suddenly remembered that this was her home. How did this person end up here? "What are you doing here? What made you decide to come to my house?" Everyone present was stunned by her nonsensical ramblings.
Lin Yu's ears burned with shock at the girl's impudent words. He lowered his head shyly, both embarrassed and angry: "How can you, a woman, be like this..." Before he could finish, Shi Wanxia impatiently interrupted him. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, Young Hero Lin. Now that the danger has passed, I won't see you off. Please leave!" Shi Wanxia directly dismissed him.
A surge of inexplicable anger welled up in Lin Yu's heart. He, a grown man, had never been treated like this before. He sat down abruptly, sword in hand, and began to act like a rogue. "Hmph, you think you can just send me away like that? Not so easy."
Shi Wanxia frowned, looking at the stubborn man, feeling somewhat helpless. "Young Master Lin, what do you mean by this? We are just strangers who met by chance, why are you making a fuss over this?"
Lin Yu raised his head, looking at Shi Wanxia with unwavering eyes. "Do you think I wanted to pester you? If it weren't for your dangerous actions just now, why would I have stepped in to help? Now you're so heartless; it's truly chilling."
Shi Wanxia's heart stirred; she knew Lin Yu was right. If Lin Yu hadn't appeared in time, she would probably have been in danger. But she was stubborn by nature and unwilling to give in easily. "Young Master Lin, I will remember your kindness. But I have my own things to do and cannot keep you following me."
Lin Yu stood up and walked to Shi Wanxia. "If there's anything you insist on doing alone, I can reluctantly help you, but it's too dangerous for a woman like you to be all alone."
Shi Wanxia looked at Lin Yu, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes. "Who cares about you, young master? Are you running away from home? You're not young anymore, how can you still be so childish?"
Lin Yu was inwardly panicked, but he didn't show it on his face. How did this girl know? Could it be that she knows me? But I've never seen this girl before!
Lin Yu shook his head and turned to leave. "I won't stand for it. You've tarnished my reputation for no reason. I'll stay here temporarily. Have someone arrange a room for me, and some food. I'm hungry."