"What? Looking for Mr. Wang?"

Inside the room.

Upon hearing Mr. Xie's words.

Old Su's expression froze slightly, giving Xu Yun a somewhat peculiar glance:

Although Xu Yun had already separated from his servitude status, entered the guest registry, and belonged to the category of "Guests," it was normal for someone to look for him.

But considering the timeline, this only happened yesterday.

Just a few days ago, when Xu Yun went to the Li Mansion to proofread books, he was still a regular servant.

Under such circumstances, could Xu Yun actually make Xiaoli come knocking personally?

Well, that's quite interesting.

You see.

Though women in the Song Dynasty had a higher social status than in many previous dynasties, and from a later perspective, it could even be considered one of the feudal dynasties with the highest status for women:

Women not only could freely go out on the streets, but they could also initiate divorce and remarry.

Yet even within such a context, the action of an unmarried girl proactively visiting a servant still challenged the traditional views of ordinary people.

Especially considering the visitor was presently renowned in the capital, Xiaoli, which added a bit of nuance to the entire situation.

Seeing Old Su glancing at him continuously, Xu Yun's forehead was immediately adorned with a few black lines.

As someone with a sense of self-awareness.

He knew very well that Xiaoli couldn't possibly fall for him at first sight and come to invite him for an outing or flower viewing—if he had that charm, he wouldn't have been single for so long in the future.

Therefore, without any surprises.

This girl coming to Old Su Mansion must be to understand something about 'science' from him.

Old Su's curious questions haven't been resolved yet, and here comes another Little Doudou.

Moreover, she has that seemingly soft yet actually firm character…

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Then Xu Yun took a deep breath and said to Old Su:

"Master, a few days ago when I went to the Lord Chief Steward's mansion, I happened to meet Miss Li.

Miss Li didn't dismiss us servants, but took the initiative to chat about family matters and asked about the mansion's situation.

At the time, I casually mentioned some common phenomena, and it seems she has become somewhat intrigued by them…"

"Oh? Common phenomena?"

Upon hearing this, Old Su raised his eyebrows, looking at him meaningfully:

"Like electric generators and intravenous injections, those kind of common phenomena?"

Xu Yun: "..."

Before he could respond, Old Su made the decision for him:

"At present, Zheng Ru is safe, and there is ample time before the next medication; leaving Zheng Chen here to take care of things will suffice.

In that case, I'll go with you to meet Qingzhao, as it is a matter of courtesy.

The last time I saw this young lady was during the Lantern Festival, some time has passed."

Xu Yun continued:

"..."

Although he felt Old Su had ulterior motives, the other party is the head of the family, and the reasoning isn't entirely unfounded.

So he could only sigh internally, temporarily bid farewell to Wang Bing and Wang Yue, and obediently followed Old Su towards the front courtyard.

The front courtyard, being the face of the Su Mansion, was much more finely furnished compared to the back courtyard.

The timber is superior, a faint woody fragrance pervades the courtyard, with ancient-style carvings, lush plants, red and green interwoven.

Accompanied by the incessant chirping of birds, it naturally evokes a desire to compose poetry or paint.

So when Xu Yun and Old Su reached the guest hall in the front courtyard, Xiaoli was currently...

Oh, holding a piece of paper, blowing into it with a swoosh.

Xu Yun:

"...."

However, Xu Yun's gaze only lingered on Xiaoli for a few seconds before shifting to...

The person beside her.

Yes.

Aside from Xiaoli, another person had come to Old Su Mansion!

This was a young man Xu Yun had never met, wearing a purple straight coat court robe, with a gold-thread spider pattern belt of the same color at his waist.

His black hair was tied up and fixed with an emerald gilt crown.

His slender body stood upright, exuding natural nobility amidst his grace and handsomeness.

Xu Yun's good friend Qiu Sheng was already considered handsome, but against this man, his looks still fell slightly short.

To be honest.

The only ones who could surpass this man's handsomeness were probably the future readers themselves.

Yet, there was something odd about it.

Such a handsome person gave off a bit of a...

Dispirited vibe?

In any case.

Judging from his bearing, attire, and position, it was clear he wasn't Xiaoli's attendant.

Most likely someone from the capital, a young master perhaps.

Wait, young master?

At the thought of the term young master, a name suddenly surfaced in Xu Yun's mind:

Zhao Mingcheng?!

My goodness, could it be this person?

If Xu Yun wasn't mistaken.

The connection between Zhao Mingcheng and Xiaoli dates back to the Lantern Festival in 1100.

Initially, it was Zhao Mingcheng's unrequited love, which blossomed into a mutual affection over about a year, leading to their marriage in 1101.

Which means, at this point in time, Xiaoli and Zhao Mingcheng already had some form of interaction, though how far their relationship had developed was unknown.

Considering the young lady's personality, she might very well bring Zhao Mingcheng to Old Su Mansion?

Oh boy.

Reincarnating into the Northern Song period, would he still get fed with romantic dog food?

Da-da-da—

Perhaps having heard the footsteps of Old Su and Xu Yun.

Xiaoli subconsciously turned her head, her eyes lighting up upon seeing Xu Yun.

Of course.

Though Xiaoli had a flamboyant personality, she didn't lack the necessary courtesy.

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