Chapter 1055: An Outsider Should Not Call A Lady By Her Maiden Name

Li Tonger also felt that she had spoken too rashly, but not because she thought that he might be evil.

It was because she was a woman, and speaking like that made her seem rather immodest.

She shook her head and said firmly, Youre not a bad person.

Housekeeper Yu burst out laughing. Bad people usually dont look bad, you know.

But youre not a bad person, Li Tonger insisted.

Housekeeper Yu smiled, but did not say anything more and continued on his way.

Li Tonger scurried after him.

Seeing that she was following him, Housekeeper Yu furrowed his brow. Arent you going back to your natal home?

Li Tonger shook her head. I dont feel like going back anymore.

Why? asked Housekeeper Yu. He could tell that she was no commoners daughter. Since her natal home treated her well, why didnt she want to go back?

Li Tonger pursed her lips and did not answer.

If she returned home, her parents would do everything possible to marry her off.

Although they only wanted the best for her, she refused to get married so mindlessly anymore.

She had money, anyway, so it did not matter even if she remained single.

However, the premise was that she did not have to go to Wuhe.

Housekeeper Yu could somehow guess the truth from her reaction.

However, he did not understand how Miss Tongers husband could bear to divorce a gorgeous woman like her.

She may be a divorced woman now, but there were probably plenty of people who would be willing to marry her if she wanted to.

A fragile and beautiful woman like her was not safe alone out here.

He could not help persuading her. At least your family wont harm you, but if youre alone out here, you might run into danger anytime.

He had worded it vaguely, but Li Tonger knew what he meant.

After thinking for a moment, she suddenly crouched down, gathered a handful of dirt, and smeared it on her face without hesitation.

Housekeeper Yu was shocked.

There was gravel mixed in that clump of dirt, and rubbing it on her face could sc.r.a.pe her skin

He grabbed her hand swiftly. Whatre you doing?

Her face coated in dirt, Li Tonger said, This way, no one will notice me.

So that was her idea?

Housekeeper Yu sighed. Soil is dirty. Even if you wanted to hide your appearance, you didnt have to do that.

Li Tonger looked at him in confusion. Then do you have a better idea, Mr. Yu?

Housekeeper Yu released his grip on her and smiled. If you dont mind, Miss Tonger, you can call me Yu Qian.

Li Tonger nodded. Then Ill call you Big Brother Yu from now on. In that case, you can call me Tonger instead of Miss Tonger.

Yu Qians eyes darkened. An outsider shouldnt call a lady by her maiden name.

Li Tonger was stunned for a moment before collecting herself.

She could not help feeling a little sheepish as she whispered, Actually, I dont mind. Im a divorced woman, anyway. Reputation and integrity dont matter to me anymore.

Hesitating briefly, Yu Qian asked, How old are you?

Twenty-eight, Li Tonger replied honestly.

Yu Qians gaze skimmed over her in astonishment, and after a while, he chuckled. I couldnt tell at all. He had always thought that she was in her early twenties, so he was surprised to learn that she was already twenty-eight.

Remembering the Empress deliberately calling her Aunt Li by the lake in the imperial holiday home, Li Tonger could not help laughing too. Im not that young anymore. Dont be deceived by my appearance.

Yu Qian gave her a wordless smile.

After walking for a while, Li Tonger piped up, Where are we going?