C17 I Have to Save You

When Soong Junlian saw the dishes on the table, he quietly looked at Tao Xiyuan's bright smile and couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. He smiled and said, "No, as long as it's made by you, I love it."

Tao Xiyuan raised her eyebrows in surprise. She didn't expect this Soong Junlian to look so serious and talk about love so well.

She lowered her head and pretended to smile shyly without saying a word. After Soong Junlian smiled warmly, he stopped looking at her and picked up the dishes with his chopsticks. He started to taste them in small mouthfuls. His movements were elegant and noble, and he had the demeanor of a modest gentleman. Tao Xiyuan clicked her tongue in praise.

As expected of a nobleman who came from a scholarly family, even eating a meal was so pleasing to the eyes.

She couldn't help but feel her appetite stirring. Tao Xiyuan picked up her chopsticks and started to taste them. After taking a bite, her eyes lit up. "It's delicious!" After saying that, she started to eat in big mouthfuls.

Just as she was eating happily, she suddenly felt a burning gaze on her. She looked back in puzzlement and met Soong Junlian's extremely complicated gaze.

She pretended to be dumb and looked at Soong Junlian, "What's wrong?"

The corner of Soong Junlian's eyes twitched slightly, and his gentle smile looked a little difficult. "You usually eat like this too... Isn't it... straightforward?"

Tao Xiyuan raised her brows. Heh, he was being pretentious.

She sat up straight and blinked innocently. "I don't look like my husband. I came from a scholarly family, so my eating habits are naturally a little vulgar. Besides, as the saying goes, the people eat for the sky. It's understandable that I get excited when I see food."

He sighed helplessly and suddenly leaned over. Tao Xiyuan was so frightened that she immediately wanted to step back, but she was pulled back by the black-faced Soong Junlian.

"Why are you hiding? I'm just helping you wipe the oil stains on your mouth."

Soong Junlian held the back of Tao Xiyuan's head with one hand and a handkerchief in the other. He leaned close to her face and began to carefully wipe the oil stains on her mouth. The two of them were very close, so close that they could feel each other's breathing.

Tao Xiyuan was stunned for a moment. At this moment, her unique fragrance entered her nose, and her face suddenly turned red.

She quickly turned her head and wiped the corner of her mouth carelessly, "No, no need. I'll do it myself."

Soong Junlian smiled and didn't say anything. He sat back down and started to eat.

"Xi's dishes are refreshing and delicious. They can be called delicacies in the world." After eating a few more chopsticks, his eyes lit up and a bright smile flashed across his face. His gaze on the dishes on the table became curious as well. "But what are these dishes? I've never seen them in the capital before."

Tao Xiyuan raised her eyebrows. Luckily, she had already thought of a reason in her heart. Therefore, she said in a serious manner, "Husband is always in the capital, so he naturally doesn't know. These are wild vegetables seeds that I picked up from the nearby vegetable fields. Of course, there are none in the capital."

"Wild vegetables?" Soong Junlian looked at the delicious and fresh dishes in front of him with a strange expression. "There are actually such delicious wild vegetables."

Tao Xiyuan smiled and said, "Of course. There are all kinds of things in the world. I can tell that these wild vegetables are fated to be picked by my sharp eyes. Moreover, the culinary skills of the person who made such a delicious dish are outstanding." After saying that, she could not help but feel proud in her heart.

The corner of Soong Junlian's mouth twitched slightly. She was not modest at all. He immediately changed the topic, "Since these are wild vegetables, there are a lot of them planted in East Mountain. Even if we eat them every day, we won't be able to finish them all. Xi has other plans?"

Tao Xiyuan laughed happily, "Husband is indeed smart. The vegetables I planted in East Mountain are actually going to be sold in the market. These wild vegetables are fresh and delicious. I believe that we can make a lot of money." The more she spoke, the more excited she became. Her small face was also red with excitement.

When Soong Junlian saw her smile, his gaze could not help but soften, "Yes. When the time comes and we earn enough money, Chenchen might be saved." Although he felt that it was impossible, his intuition told him that Tao Xiyuan's actions were all for Song Chen. Thinking of this, his gaze towards Tao Xiyuan became tender.

Hearing Soong Junlian's words, the smile on Tao Xiyuan's face suddenly froze. Her heart felt as if it had been ruthlessly pulled, causing her to feel a dull pain.

Her originally high-spirited face lost its spirit. She forced a smile and said, "It's already late. I'm going back to my room. Please do as you please, husband." After saying that, she slowly moved away from the main hall.

Soong Junlian stared blankly at her as she walked away. His hand froze and he sat quietly on the chair. The candlelight flickered slightly. His appetite was instantly gone.

He walked gently to the door of Soong Chen's room and saw the figure sitting by the bed, holding the little girl's hand tightly. She was murmuring softly.

"Chenchen, I'm sorry... I'll save you..."

After murmuring for a long time, the voice in the room suddenly stopped and returned to silence. After a while, a soft sobbing sound could be heard.

Soong Junlian was silent for a moment before he turned around and left.

The next day, Tao Xiyuan woke up early in the morning and rode a carriage to the market. The carriage was filled with packed vegetables.

After arriving at the market, she set up her stall and placed all the vegetables on it. The dazzling variety of vegetables attracted everyone's attention.

The effect was not bad.

Tao Xiyuan raised her eyebrows in satisfaction and started to shout, "Look and see! Fresh vegetables and fruits! It's all new and delicious! Don't miss it!"

This shout successfully attracted the surrounding pedestrians. They surrounded her and curiously looked at the vegetables in front of Tao Xiyuan. Some of them picked them up and examined them. Their expressions were strange, "Miss, what are these? Why have I never seen them before?"

Tao Xiyuan smiled, "These are fresh vegetables and fruits that were shipped from very far away. They are guaranteed to be delicious!"

"Really?" A middle-aged woman suspiciously bent down and picked up a bundle of broccoli. Looking at this strange shape, her expression was also unprecedentedly complicated. "Can this be eaten? Miss, don't fool us."

Tao Xiyuan smiled and nodded. "Aunt, don't worry! My food is guaranteed to be healthy. You know that this is not an ordinary dish."

"Interesting. Young Master, I'll buy one and ask the chef to cook it for me to try." A young master holding a white feather fan smiled flirtatiously. He picked up a bundle of purple seaweed and played with it with interest. His voice was casual. "How much money?"

The first business came so quickly! Tao Xiyuan was secretly happy in her heart, but she smiled at him and said, "One bundle only requires one copper coin."

The white feather fan smiled and took out a silver ingot. He smiled as gracefully as before. "I'll buy all of these dishes."

Everyone burst into an uproar. The way they looked at the white feather fan became astonished.

They discussed in a low voice which family's young master was so generous.