Qiao Ruanxiang had just taken a bite of the snack, and when he heard this, he looked embarrassed. He lowered his eyes slightly, nodded, and said weakly: "My husband plagiarized it, but he told me to wait, and when the time is right, he will confess everything. I I believe him, so I won’t make anything public for now and ask my sister to keep it a secret for me.”
Han Ling looked at her with a bit of hatred, but she had no choice but to follow her husband when she married.
This is also the reason why Han Ling is still unwilling to get married even though she is eighteen years old.
My own words, deeds, and wishes are all subject to my future husband, and I feel aggrieved just thinking about it.
"I understand your difficulties, and I will help you hide it for the time being. However, if he still refuses to confess, I will definitely produce evidence to expose him!"
Since she knew about this, there was no reason to sit back and do nothing to help its flames.
Her great grandfather never taught her this.
Qiao Ruanxiang nodded in response, "Okay, that's natural!"
He lowered his head and poured tea for Han Ling himself, but there was an undetectable smile in his pupils hidden by his eyelashes.
After talking about this matter, Han Ling felt much more comfortable and began to talk about recent major events again.
The biggest thing in the capital recently is the case of officials committing suicide.
I heard that investigations have revealed that the merchants from the Liuli Kingdom who came to the Eastern Zhou Kingdom were among the spies, and that the official committed suicide because of the Qibu Incense sold by them.
Han Ling was still frightened after saying this, and said, stroking her heart: "Fortunately, I didn't buy Qibu Incense, otherwise my father's life would be in danger."
"But I also heard that those spies were targeted for selling, and the officials who died were all delivering medicinal materials to the border. The purpose was to delay one or two. Later, the emperor hurriedly ordered people to go to the border overnight to deliver the medicinal materials on time. , I heard that a war had broken out on the border. Thanks to the timely delivery of the medicinal materials, the enemy troops retreated undefeated.
Otherwise, we may really lose three cities. I also heard that it was your uncle in the Imperial City Department who guessed the purpose and persuaded His Majesty by breaking into the palace gate at night. "
Speaking of Su Wu, Han Ling's expression became a little subtle. She raised the corner of her lips and continued: "Judging from this incident, he is a brave and resourceful person who cares about his family and country. It's a pity that he became the emperor." The city secretary has become a powerful minister. My great grandfather said that if this man continues to serve as a soldier at the border, he will definitely be able to become a marquis and a general in a few years and serve the country."
Speaking of her great-grandfather, she thought of the time when her great-grandfather came back and was so angry at Su Wu.
He chuckled to himself, "You don't know, your uncle may be angry with my great grandfather. In that corruption case, several of my great grandfather's apprentices were arrested, and my great grandfather went to reason.
As a result, he opened his mouth and kept silent, openly and secretly mocking my great grandfather for being a dog and a mouse, which made my great grandfather so angry that he would take off his shoes and hit someone on the spot.
But he did everything impeccably, and his words were just right, making no mistakes. Even if he scolded the great grandfather, he would turn around and apologize with a very sincere attitude, so that the great grandfather could only hold back his anger and not vent it. "
The more Han Ling talked, the more she wanted to laugh. She giggled a few times and said, "You don't know how furious my great grandfather was when he came back. His head was on fire and his beard was about to reach the sky. I have never seen my great grandfather before. Who could be so angry?"
Qiao Ruanxiang just heard what Su Wu said. At that time, Chief Assistant Han was very angry with him, but he didn't expect to be so angry.
However, when she went to Han Mansion that day, Su Mo's article happened to win the heart of Mr. Han's chief assistant. Mr. Han's chief assistant Xu was also happy and did not take his anger out on him.
Then I thought of the old face of Mr. Han, the chief minister, and tried to imagine what it would be like to be so angry that his beard would fly around. I also found it funny.
He covered his mouth and laughed too.
Suddenly, thinking about business, she suppressed a smile and hurriedly called Zhiqiu in the distance.
After a while, Zhiqiu came with a wooden box.
Han Ling had just said a lot of words, her mouth was dry, she took a sip of tea and looked at the wooden box Zhiqiu brought up with her eyes.
After finishing a cup of tea, he said, "The incense my sister gave me hasn't been used up yet. Is this a new incense?"
Qiao Ruanxiang smiled and shook her head, opened it, and took out an inkstone from inside.
At first glance, it looks no different from an ordinary inkstone, but upon closer inspection, there are some differences.
She said: "The last time I went to the Han Mansion, I angered the Second Young Master Han. Although it was due to Su Zhen's inappropriate words and deeds, it was me who brought her into the Han Mansion. She should apologize.
This is the inkstone I specially selected for Mr. Han. I also soaked the incense with Junzi incense. If I grind it with it, the ink produced will have a very light fragrance. This incense has the effect of calming the mind and helping me concentrate on writing. . "
Han Ling took it closer and took a sniff. Sure enough, there was a faint and elegant fragrance. "Thank you sister, my brother is indeed easily distracted when reading and writing." This gift was deeply felt in her heart. Han Ling couldn't put it down while holding the inkstone. Said: "Actually, he wasn't angry that day. His temper was just like that, and he was stinky to everyone. However, I still want to thank you on his behalf!"
"But, this..." Han Ling said in a long voice while touching the carved patterns around the inkstone. She was a little confused, but soon her eyes flickered, showing an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile, and looked at Qiao Ruanxiang and said: "Is this a pair with another inkstone? You are also very clever with your hands. Not only can you make incense, but you can also erase the previous patterns and carve them again."
Han Ling hit the nail on the head.
Qiao Ruanxiang was obviously stunned for a moment after hearing this. She carved it very carefully and checked it left and right. She could never see the previous pattern.
Han Ling was so smart that she could see it.
She scratched her head in embarrassment, and hurriedly explained with an embarrassed look on her face: "It's a pair, but I didn't think about it. I bought the other one as a gift to my uncle!"
She also told Han Ling about how Su Wu protected her when she was almost burned.
"I just wanted to be lazy and save trouble, so I bought two pieces on the way, but when I bought them, I found that they came as a pair. So, I changed the pattern on them, but my sister still discovered them."
Han Ling believed her, otherwise she wouldn't have gone to all the trouble to change the pattern on it.
He smiled and said, "I also found out that it was a newly carved pattern, and I guessed it based on the style of the inkstone. Don't worry, my silly brother can't tell."
Qiao Ruanxiang pursed her lips and nodded.
Speaking of the inkstone and Su Wu, she had to think of what he said when he gave the inkstone to Su Wu a few days ago.
The real purpose of sending the inkstone was to silence Su Wu about Su Mo's plagiarism. He agreed, but made two strange requests.
"You have to provide the incense in the garden yourself. You can ask for the fragrance request in a few days. In short, it must satisfy her. In addition, grandma has been unable to eat recently, but she can barely eat if she is accompanied by someone. One or two. From now on, you and I will have dinner with my grandmother on even days every month."
Su Wu's voice when he said this is still echoing in his mind.
