The Substitute Groom Refuses to Leave novel · Chapter 19 of 24
Chapter 19: His Own Answer
Shuqiao invited his uncle to hear an answer and refused to provide a better chair.
Qirong stared at the plain bench beside the courtyard table.
"You know my back dislikes low seats."
"Then stand until Mingzhong finds a cushion," Shuqiao said.
The steward had gone to receive the retired soldiers at the gate.
They'd been invited because Shuqiao wanted people who understood a straightforward sentence.
Yanzhi brought the tea and put the sugar bowl beside Shuqiao.
The scholar moved it away from his husband's cup.
His uncle had brought a ceremonial hat in a tall wooden box.
The box stood beside the bench, occupying the space intended for the food.
Shuqiao opened it before anyone could begin a speech about family distinction.
The hat had gold threads, painted wings, and a stiff band narrower than his forehead.
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