Chapter 153: Nongqian Goes Up the Mountain

Third uncle hurried down the mountain.

As he was leaving, he was overjoyed, almost hugging and kissing Chen Chuyang, but Chen Chuyang rejected him.

Shang Hongxue heard it all, even though they spoke softly and tried to avoid her, she still heard it; her special physique made her senses sharp, and some words she didn't want to hear were actually audible to her.

"You heard it all, right?"

"No, no, no."

Shang Hongxue quickly waved her hands, trying to deny it, but the flush on her face already gave everything away.

Chen Chuyang looked at her with a smiling squint and asked, "What do you think?"

"I..." she said, her face flushed crimson, she gave Chuyang big brother a white look, turned around, and faced away from Chuyang big brother.

Chuyang big brother is too bad, knowing full well she's shy, yet he still exposes her; wouldn't it be better to pretend not to notice?

Chen Chuyang walked over, reached out to touch her head, ruffling her lovely hair; this girl, still the same, so cute, so endearing.

"Third uncle's affair is my affair; he wants to bring two people to live on the mountain for a while—what do you think?"

"Just decide."

Shang Hongxue was secretly delighted inside, but she couldn't show it; Longshe Shan wasn't hers yet.

Her relationship with Chuyang big brother wasn't settled yet, though there were signs; lately her parents kept asking, so they probably needed to decide soon.

This time she came to Longshe Shan, also at her parents' behest, and she wanted to see Chuyang big brother again; it had been many days, and she missed him dearly.

After her sister was gone, she didn't want to go home, but her parents wouldn't let her stay long on Longshe Shan; she could only stay a few days before returning home, then stay a few days at home before going back up the mountain—she had arranged it all so as not to offend either side, and she herself wouldn't have to worry about people on both sides.

It was the perfect idea, the best plan, which would not sadden her father nor Chuyang big brother.

"Then let's decide like this."

"Mm."

Down at the cleared fields, Chen Chusheng saw his younger brother and Shang Hongxue clinging together, and muttered, "What's good about women? I'd rather be carefree and unrestrained on my own."

His younger brother and third uncle both like to seek discomfort; women are too troublesome.

He didn't want to look for a woman so soon; he only wanted to cultivate and increase his strength.

Women would only hinder his cultivation speed.

With no women in his heart, drawing his sword comes naturally.

Down the mountain.

Third uncle Chen Shen immediately went to Liu Yuer's dwelling; upon seeing her, he excitedly opened his arms and embraced her.

Liu Yuer wanted to refuse, but her daughter was still nearby; this was too forward.

Unable to resist Chen Shen, she had to hug him; it lasted only a few seconds before they quickly parted.

Her daughter turned her head away, her back to them, and Liu Yuer knew her precious daughter was surely mocking her.

"All right, Nongqian is still here; don't mess around."

"I know; I just want to hug you."

Chen Shen also understood the need for discretion; her daughter was still here, so he couldn't be too forward.

He also knew Liu Yuer's worries and shyness, so he took her hand and softly said, "My nephew has agreed."

"Really?"

Liu Yuer also wanted to leave; these days her brother-in-law kept staring at this side, always looking for trouble for her.

Staying here any longer would be dangerous.

If Chen Shen couldn't settle things there, she would also have to move; she couldn't stay.

She wasn't afraid for herself, but for her daughter.

That family, that brother-in-law, and that mother-in-law—if she ran into them, she'd… never be able to recover.

Her daughter would likely be mistreated by them; Liu Yuer knew them too well.

Moreover, the Zhang Clan also knew about her and Chen Shen; if they fell into their hands, Liu Yuer couldn't even imagine what would happen.

For her daughter and for herself, she also needed to leave quickly.

"What about your older brother?"

"Don't worry about him; he doesn't understand you and just jumps to conclusions."

Chen Shen waved his hand: "My nephew cares for me the most; I'll first take you up the mountain, and then you'll help my nephew with work—nothing much, just farming and growing spiritual herbs. My nephew's planting skills are superb; no one can match him. By then, Nongqian can learn planting techniques from my nephew, and afterward, there'll be nothing to fear."

"If you want to cultivate, you can also study under my nephew; he knows everything."

"If Nongqian learns even a tenth of my nephew's skills, in Longshe Cheng she'll be able to walk sideways."

Liu Yuer's eyes lit up, but she was still worried.

"Will your nephew look down on us?"

After all, they are not members of the Chen Clan, nor of Chen blood.

Will he pass it on to Nongqian?

She herself is a widow, and being with Chen Shen was never blessed to begin with.

If……

"Don't worry; my nephew treats me well, and I've observed that he's a very good person."

"As long as you fulfill your own duties, my nephew won't look down on you nor treat you badly."

Chen Shen then went on to say a few things about Chen Chuyang, putting Liu Yuer at ease.

With him around, everything is fine.

In short, he will handle everything well, so that mother and daughter won't suffer any grievance.

Nongqian and Liu Yuer packed their belongings, while Chen Shen watched them, unable to help but imagine the future.

This woman is the one he loves; no woman has ever moved his heart or captivated him so deeply.

Her kindness, her gentleness, her virtue—perfectly matched Chen Shen.

Have you finished packing?

Mm.

Good, let's go up the mountain.

Chen Clan.

Chen Yuan naturally received some news; he glanced at it, his brows furrowed.

Long Ming beside him, after seeing it, found it amusing.

I already told you, this younger brother of yours won't give up; you can't disagree, and look—he went straight to your son.

Chuyang and the third brother get along well; he came to ask for her hand, and Chuyang naturally wouldn't refuse.

That third brother is good at acting; your little son seems to have been tricked.

Chen Shen rubbed his temples, his head aching.

Your son isn't that stupid; he surely saw through it, yet he still agreed—Third Brother helped him a lot, and he'll need Third Brother's help in the future; this time, it's just that your son couldn't bear to refuse.

With Chuyang watching over Longshe Shan, there won't be any problems; Liu Yuer and the other person are fine too; I've already sent word to the Zhang Clan side, so they won't cause trouble.

Long Ming proposed: "Want to?"

Chen Yuan thought, then shook his head: "The Zhang Clan can't stir up any waves; there are few of them left, and the rest are useless—they know what they're doing."

Third Brother too—so many women don't like him, yet he insists on liking a widow, sigh.

Long Ming whispered: "Maybe Third Brother has different tastes; what can you do about it?"

Not letting him bring her back to the Chen Clan, they instead took her straight to Longshe Shan; if I'd known, I'd have rather let him bring her back.

Longshe Shan is too important—what if they...?

Chen Yuan pressed down his hand, stopping his wife's words.

Don't talk like that carelessly; don't let Third Brother hear it.

I've checked on those two; for now there's no problem—they didn't deliberately get close to Third Brother; it's Third Brother who's lusting after their beauty.

For now let's leave it like this; if there's a problem, I'll handle it.

Fine, you handle it; I shouldn't interfere in this matter. Long Ming knew what should and shouldn't be intervened in.

This is a matter between the brothers; leave it to them to settle.

She didn't want those people to disturb her little son, nor did she want any trouble to arise on Longshe Shan.

Nor did she want them to ruin the good thing between her son and that girl Hongxue.