Farmer's wife: My husband came back and the house was in chaos

Chapter 371: Lake Tour? Fengxi Lake has a nice view

"You are my father?" Linglong was also a little bit unbelievable. She always thought that her father must be dead, and her mother only told her that her father was missing to comfort her. Like the young lady, she had only her mother to accompany her since childhood. Now the young lady is back and has both a father and a mother, but her mother will never come back.

Today, the skinny man in front of her said that he was her father, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Yeah." Zhou Hao nodded.

"No, my father is dead. If you are my father, why did you abandon me and mom for so many years!" Linglong found it hard to accept and ran out in order not to lose her composure in front of the young lady.

Yao Qingnian shook his head helplessly. Alas, it was all Shen Wenting’s fault. A good family was torn apart because of him.

"Uncle Zhou, you should have a good rest first. This is not your fault. I will explain the truth to Linglong. Linglong is a sensible girl. She will definitely not blame you after she knows the truth."

"It's my fault. I haven't been able to be with them for so many years. They have every reason to blame and hate me." Zhou Hao sighed. His legs had become like this, no different from a disabled person. What's the point of recognizing each other? He couldn't make up for anything. Instead, he would cause trouble for them. His face was full of guilt.

"Don't think too much, everything will be fine." Yao Qingnian didn't know how to comfort her, so he said a few words and went out, and found Linglong sitting in the yard in a daze.

"Linglong." Yao Qingnian sat next to her.

"Miss." She wiped her red eyes.

"Cry if you want to. I'm here. It's not shameful." Yao Qingnian comforted softly.

"I just feel sorry for my mother. She waited for so many years and was still thinking about him until her death. I thought she could go and see him, but I didn't expect that he was still alive and well." Linglong said in tears.

"I understand. But Uncle Zhou is not to blame. He was also harmed by someone and trapped somewhere for more than 20 years. I saved him unintentionally. Otherwise, he might never see the light of day again in this lifetime." Yao Qingnian briefly told her the whole thing. Of course, she did not tell her about the dungeon.

"Miss, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, why would I lie to you! So, now you know that he didn't intend to leave you, but he had no choice."

"Miss, I understand. It's just that what happened today was too sudden. For a moment, I still find it difficult to accept it. I need some time to slowly digest it..."

"Of course, you are my good sister, do whatever you want. If you don't want to take care of him, I will find someone else to do it."

"No, miss, let me do it! His current situation is a bit special. The more people know about it, the more dangerous it will be."

Linglong wiped away her tears and smiled widely.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Seeing that her mood had improved a little, Yao Qingnian didn't say anything more and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

The next day, at the agreed time, Yao Qingnian packed her things and took Shan Wei out. Shen Youran had been waiting at the door. When she saw her coming, she walked up to her and took her arm affectionately. If someone didn't know them, they would really think they were good sisters.

"Sister, the light green dress you are wearing today looks really beautiful. It goes perfectly with the summer weather. It makes people feel refreshed and comfortable at first glance." Shen Youran praised generously.

"My sister's outfit today is not as bright and lively as usual, but it is still elegant and refined." Shen Youran didn't like such clothes at all, but Yao Qingnian was the protagonist today, so she dressed low-key to set off her.

"Thank you for the compliment, sister. How can I compare to you? It's getting late, let's go!" The two got on the carriage and headed towards Fengxi Lake.

In the carriage, Shen Youran changed her usual arrogant attitude and took the initiative to chat with her. Although Yao Qingnian ignored her, she didn't feel awkward being alone. This made Yao Qingnian have an illusion that if Shen Youran continued like this, she might really consider treating her as her own sister.

"These are the snacks and desserts I had someone prepare for us this morning. We'll eat them after we get on the boat. Try this mung bean cake first. Have a piece to cool off." Shen Youran picked up a piece of mung bean cake and placed it in front of her. Yao Qingnian took it and took a bite. It had a strong mung bean fragrance, but was too sweet. She didn't like it very much, so she put it down after taking a bite.

"Is it not delicious?" Shen Youran saw that she only took a bite and put it down.

"The taste is average." Yao Qingnian said bluntly.

This mung bean cake was bought from a famous pastry shop in Beijing. All the ladies in Beijing love it. She was from the countryside, but she despised it. Shen Youran cursed her in her heart for not knowing how to appreciate good things. But she didn't show any strangeness on her face: "Sister, don't like it, it doesn't matter, there are many other delicious foods here."

While they were talking, the carriage had already stopped beside Fengxi Lake. As soon as they got off the carriage, a breeze blew. The climate in ancient times was not polluted. Although it was hot in summer, it was particularly refreshing to blow the breeze by the lake.

Shen Youran's maid disappeared after getting off the carriage. She looked at Shan Wei beside Yao Qingnian and suddenly said, "Ah! Look at my memory. I forgot to take the things I brought for my grandparents. I prepared them carefully for a long time! Sister, can you trouble your maid to go back and get them for me?"

"Where is your maid?" Yao Qingnian squinted in the sunlight.

"I asked her to buy me some fruit wine. The scenery on the lake is so beautiful. It would be so comfortable to drink some wine, chat, and enjoy the breeze!" Shen Youran said with a sweet smile, and there seemed to be no flaws in her words.

Shan Wei looked at Yao Qingnian and said, "Miss."

"Shan Wei, you go. My sister and I are here. What are you worried about? Are you afraid that she will eat me?" Yao Qingnian waved his hand and asked her to help Shen Youran get the things.

"Yes, Miss." Shan Wei glanced at Shen Youran and left.

After everyone left, Shen Youran pointed to a painting boat not far away and said, "It's hot. Come on, sister, let's get on the boat first."

Yao Qingnian nodded and followed her to the boat.

As soon as I got on the boat, I heard a melodious sound of a piano. The boat was quite big, with guest rooms and a tea room. It could easily accommodate more than a dozen people. This kind of boat is usually used by wealthy ladies to cruise on the lake, or by young men to hold poetry gatherings, which is quite a unique experience.

Apart from the sound of the piano and the boatman who had just boarded the boat, no one else was seen.

"Why is it so quiet?"

"Sister, I have booked this boat, and I have also made an appointment with other sisters. Do you mind? It's still early now, and they may still be on their way. You and I will wait for them here." Shen Youran invited her to find a seat near the bow of the boat.