[QTC] MBDT Chapter 1759

Hand-pulled noodles are a very simple dish.

Feng Lihen never thought that even the most delicious bowl of noodles could be very filling, but after tasting her cooking today, his opinion completely changed.

After finishing a whole bowl of noodles, he was still unsatisfied and even wanted another bowl.

Bei Yutang put down her chopsticks and looked up, their eyes meeting in mid-air by sheer coincidence.

“Young Master, are you full?” Bei Yutang asked.

Feng Lihen nodded: “Yes, I am.”

“Please follow me.”

The two of them entered an empty room one after the other.

Bei Yutang looked at him and said, “Your injuries are almost completely healed now. Only a few of us women live in the courtyard.”

The implication was clear.

Feng Lihen wasn’t stupid; he naturally understood her meaning.

Logically, he should have gotten up to take his leave, but what came out of his mouth was: “My injuries haven’t fully healed yet. If I go out and encounter threats, it’ll quickly relapse. Don’t worry, during my recovery period, I won’t shortchange you a single penny, and I’ll even give you a generous reward.”

Hearing this, Bei Yutang could tell that this guy wanted to use this place as a refuge until he recovered before leaving.

Since she had saved him before, Bei Yutang didn’t want him to be in danger again.

“Alright. Since you say so, you can stay a little longer. However, once your injuries are healed, you must leave immediately.”

“Okay.” Feng Lihen replied.

“The room you’re currently in is mine. I’ll arrange another room for you.”

“Okay.”

“Also, you’d better not leave the courtyard, lest you attract the attention of assassins and we get caught in the crossfire.”

“No problem.”

Bei Yutang listed ten rules in a row, and the other party agreed to them all without objection.

“What’s your name?” Bei Yutang asked.

“My surname is Feng, and my given name is Lihen.”

“Feng Lihen…” Bei Yutang murmured.

“Joy and sorrow, separation and reunion, all gone without a trace. The name Lihen is quite interesting.”

Feng Lihen didn’t say much, but asked, “May I ask your surname, Madam?”

“My surname is Mu.”

For safety reasons, Bei Yutang didn’t intend to use her real name.

Feng Lihen remembered that the maid had called her ’Yutang’ before, so her real name must be Mu Yutang.

Spring breeze and gentle rain, the kindness of the sweet pear tree—Yutang.

That’s a good name.

“This jade pendant is a deposit.”

Feng Lihen unfastened the jade pendant he always wore at his waist and handed it to Bei Yutang.

Bei Yutang touched the jade pendant in her hand. Its texture was delicate, the jade translucent, and incredibly lustrous—a top-quality mutton-fat white jade, quite valuable.

Bei Yutang didn’t refuse and accepted the jade pendant.

“If you have silver, you can exchange it for silver notes later.”

Feng Lihen nodded: “Okay.”

After arranging accommodations for Feng Lihen, Bei Yutang dared not pay him any more attention.

Later, she learned from Xiao Zimo that Zhao Erhu had visited her twice during her unconsciousness. Upon learning this, Bei Yutang contacted Zhao Erhu that very day.

The moment Zhao Erhu saw her, he exclaimed, “Oh my, I’ve finally waited for you to come back! These past few days you were away on business, and I was so worried! There was no set time for your trip; it was really concerning.”

Seeing his anxious expression, Bei Yutang asked, “Did something happen?”

“Indeed! While you were gone, the Zhang family was busy arranging a marriage for their Second Young Master.”

 

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Translator’s Encyclopedia 

Name: Yutang [雨棠]

The yǔ [雨] of Yutang is from 春风化雨 (chūn fēng huà yǔ), which means “Spring breeze and gentle rain”.

春风化雨 (chūn fēng huà yǔ) is a Chinese idiom that literally means the gentle breeze and rain of spring nourishing all things. It is often used to describe the kind and gentle teaching of teachers or the subtle and effective education they provide. It symbolizes a gentle, nurturing, and subtle way of educating and is often used to praise the noble realm of teachers in nurturing students.

 

The táng [棠] is from Yang Xiong’s “Gan Quan Fu” (甘泉赋) of the Western Han Dynasty: “Holding the favor of the sweet pear tree, carrying the intention of the eastern expedition.”

Story: During the reign of King Wu of Zhou, the minister Duke Shao toured the south, widely implementing benevolent governance and showing compassion to the people. He often conducted government affairs under a sweet pear tree, ensuring the people’s peaceful lives and preventing disturbances. After Duke Shao’s death, the people, out of love and respect for him, were reluctant to cut down the sweet pear tree where he had rested, thus creating a beautiful story of remembrance.

Usage: Often used to praise officials for their integrity and love for the people; usually used as an object.

 

Name: Lihen [离痕]

离痕, lí hén: “Lihen” is a Chinese word, referring to the tear stains left by those parting.

It is often used to describe sorrowful farewell scenes or in poetry, and also to describe the scars left by separation.

Literal Meaning: Tear stains left at parting.

Origin: From Zhou Mi’s “Sheng Sheng Man – Willow Flowers” ​​in the Song Dynasty: “With rain wetting my clothes, my silk lapel is dotted with tear stains.”

Usage: Commonly found in classical literature, used to depict the sorrowful expression of those parting or the memories of separation left by time.

 

 

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