Farmer’s Stepmother’s Skillful Farming

Chapter 700: Sprained Foot

“Then give way.” Lu Wenqing said.

As soon as he finished speaking, the coachman said again, "Miss, we don't have to give way. The other party has retreated to the intersection. We can pass."

Lu Wenqing thought for a while and said, "When you get to the front, stop for a moment."

Since the other party is being courteous, she must also be polite and say thank you to the other party.

The coachman responded, drove the carriage to the front, and stopped. Forsythia went to thank her, and Lu Wenqing opened the curtain to see him face to face.

 The curtain of the carriage opposite was also opened.

Lu Wenqing was stunned, and hurriedly got off the carriage and saluted, "I've met Mr. Gu."

“Shopkeeper Lu, you don’t have to be polite.” Gu Xiuwen got off the carriage, “I never thought I’d meet shopkeeper Lu here.”

“I remember that today there seemed to be a cooking competition at Hongyun Tower in Lu’s Ancestral Hall. Did Shopkeeper Lu just finish his work?”

“Exactly, I am planning to go to Qilixiang.” Lu Wenqing answered truthfully.

"Oh." Gu Xiuwen paused and said, "I have just come back from work and haven't had dinner yet. When I heard shopkeeper Lu mention Qilixiang, I was thinking about the red braised mutton in Qilixiang."

"It would be an honor for the shop if Mr. Gu can come here." Lu Wenqing was quite happy to see that Gu Xiuwen was willing to go to Qilixiang for dinner. "Is Mr. Gu going at this time?"

"Well, let's go now." Gu Xiuwen said, "It's just that the alley here is narrow and it's difficult for a carriage to pass. Qilixiang is not far from here, so I'm afraid I have to walk there."

Since all county magistrates have to walk, Lu Wenqing naturally has no reason to ride in a carriage.

 “The civilian girl will lead the way for Mr. Gu.” Lu Wenqing hurriedly took two steps forward and made a "please" gesture.

Gu Xiuwen is a man, but he is accompanied by a servant, and Lu Wenqing is also accompanied by Forsythia, which is not considered out of etiquette, not to mention that one is an official and the other is a citizen.

Lu Wenqing didn't think too much about this. She was just thinking about what dishes she would prepare when Gu Xiuwen went to Qilixiang.

While walking and thinking, this man was inevitably a little absent-minded. The night was thick, and even though the boy and Forsythia both had lanterns in their hands, it was still not very bright. Lu Wenqing was walking when she stepped on a stone and sprained her foot.

“Ouch.” Lu Wenqing was not prepared, and the man leaned to the side and was about to fall to the ground.

"Be careful." Gu Xiuwen had quick eyes and quick hands and hurriedly supported her.

Originally, when Lu Wenqing sprained her ankle, she leaned toward Gu Xiuwen. Now, with Gu Xiuwen's support, she almost completely hugged Lu Wenqing in his arms.

Gu Xiuwen only felt that the faint fragrance lingered on the tip of his nose for a moment.

This elegant fragrance made her a little distracted, and she forgot to help her up for a moment.

 Falling into the arms of others.

This person is a man, and he is also the magistrate of this county.

Lu Wenqing blushed, stood up straight in a hurry, and said to Gu Xiuwen, "A civilian girl has no status. I forgive you, sir, and thank you for your help."

"It doesn't matter." Gu Xiuwen put one hand behind his back and said, "Nothing happened just now."

Seeing that Gu Xiuwen didn't take it seriously, Lu Wenqing breathed a sigh of relief and then led Gu Xiuwen to Qilixiang.

Just because of the embarrassment just now, Lu Wenqing's face turned red and she lowered her head and did not dare to speak.

The alley is narrow and there is quite a lot of echo when walking.

The two of them were speechless, and the only sound of rustling footsteps made Lu Wenqing feel a little uncomfortable.

 Out of the alley and onto the street.

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