The carriage moved slowly and seemed to be standing still.
Lin Yi frowned, why was there still a lot of noise outside the car? Shouldn't we have passed through the congested road? She couldn't help but lift the curtain and found that she was still wandering on Changqing Street, but not in the direction of returning home.
"King Han, where are we... going?" She was a little uneasy, and suddenly realized that she had no idea why Qin Shuihan came to the medical center.
You can’t pick yourself up!
Qin Shuihan chuckled and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "You'll know later."
Later? How long is it?
Know? What is the so-called matter?
Lin Yi was sitting on pins and needles, but fortunately the carriage stopped after a short driving time. She quickly opened the curtain and looked outside, only to see the carriage parked in front of a clothing shop with a very fancy door.
This tailor shop is the most famous embroidery shop in Beijing. The fabrics inside are only the best silk, cotton damask and silk and linen satin. All the tailors in the palace came from this clothing workshop. Ordinary customers have to wait in line to make customized clothes just to make an appointment. Sewing can take as little as ten days, as long as one month, and more expensive materials can take a year.
However, Qin Shuihan spent a lot of money to speed up and made the clothes he wanted to give to Lin Yi in only three days.
Xuanfeng buckled the reins and walked in, and then there was a delicate silk package in his hand. He knew that these were the clothes that his master had come to order in a hurry a few days ago. To put it mildly, it was completely coercion and inducement, so he actually spent ten times the price to order this set of clothes. He couldn't help but take another look at Lin Yi. Could this woman be the future Princess Han?
"Master." Xuanfeng respectfully presented the baggage to Qin Shuihan.
Qin Shuihan glanced at the baggage, took it and immediately handed it to Lin Yi, "The tailor at the embroidery shop is good, and he cut a piece of clothing for you."
clothing? Lin Yi was alert for a moment, what was going on! In ancient times, men had the habit of giving women clothes?
Not so!
Could it be that King Han is interested in him? Lin Yi immediately denied it. For a prince like him, beauties who pursue him will definitely flock to him, not to mention that from a political point of view, the marriage between a prince and a concubine is definitely not a wise move.
She frowned unconsciously, looking confused.
But she is a woman of the new era after all, so Lin Yi said directly without being shy: "Lin Yi accepts King Han's kindness. It's just that personal items like clothes are not given by someone close to you, so I don't want to accept them!"
Be bold! Qin Shuihan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and curled his lips in self-mockery. This was the first time he gave a woman a gift, but he didn't expect it to be rejected.
Why don't you accept it if it's not a gift from someone close to you? Is this forcing yourself to express your feelings?
In fact, Qin Shuihan wasn't quite sure what he was thinking. From the curiosity of the first acquaintance, the doubts about his identity, to the subsequent testing, and now to his concern, it seemed that the woman in front of him had settled into his heart without leaving any trace.
Qin Shuihan showed a secretive smile and said helplessly: "Isn't Miss Lin Er poor? I was afraid that you didn't have enough money to prepare clothes for the Hundred Flowers Festival, so I kindly prepared them for you. Lest your absent-mindedness during the consultation would affect the reputation of the hospital."
Not mentioning this, Lin Yi really forgot about the Hundred Flowers Festival. She had no intention of going at all, and was going to pretend to be sick and reply to the post not to go.
"I didn't plan to go..." She looked at Qin Shuihan with a dull expression, wondering why he thought she would go?
Not going?
At this time, it was Qin Shuihan's turn to look dull.
"This is the annual Hundred Flowers Ceremony in early autumn. It is very lively and grand. It can be regarded as a grand event that the noble young ladies have been waiting for for a long time. Miss Lin Er is not interested at all?"
Lin Yi smiled bitterly in her heart. She really wanted to add, "Places with many people can easily cause public crises."
"It's just a matter of exchanging pleasantries and making friends with powerful people in the name of admiring flowers. Young ladies can take the opportunity to find a suitable husband, and young masters can also take this opportunity to find a confidante. As a woman, I don't need to cling to powerful people, and I have no intention of getting married. I won’t join in the fun anymore." Lin Yi said without hesitation.
"..."
Hearing this summary, Qin Shuihan suddenly choked up. He couldn't help but hold his forehead to hide his helplessness, and thought it would be better to change the topic. Suddenly he remembered that Qin Huan went to see her that day, and couldn't help but ask: "Sixth brother didn't invite you?"
It’s really hard to pick up any pot!
Lin Yi pursed her lips, raised her head and looked at Qin Shuihan helplessly, and met those dark eyes. Compared with Qin Huan, who was also a prince, she only felt a little scared of the man in front of her, but she didn't dislike him at all. Lin Yi lowered her head again, but she really didn't like Qin Huan.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Yi truthfully stated what he was thinking.
"I don't like King Huan, and it's not an honor for me to be targeted by him. It's just that the imperial power is superior, and I am just a concubine with a huge disparity in status. I don't know how to deal with it for a while." Lin Yisheng sighed helplessly, really thinking Go out of the capital, take a look at the prosperity of the world, and become a heroine who travels the world with a sword! But thinking of the two drunks she met that day, she sighed again.
Ideals are always beautiful, reality is always skinny.
This answer was completely beyond Qin Shuihan's imagination. In terms of status, for a concubine like Lin Yi, being able to get the prince Qingmi was considered to be a step up from Qin Huan, but she didn't care at all and even sighed without any joy.
It seemed that what she said before was true. She did not like Qin Huan, and Qin Shuihan felt inexplicably happy.
"In that case, I will help you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shuihan closed his eyes and continued to rest.
He didn't take Qin Huan seriously.
As both princes, they naturally know the bloody journey to seize the throne. Although Qin Zhe has been established as the crown prince, to be honest, Qin Zhe is not good at governing the country, but he is diligent in attacking people's hearts, and the ministers in the court are willing to agree. After all, his mother is the queen. However, there are still many ministers who are unwilling to agree. They follow King Han in their hearts, appreciate his bravery and prowess in battle, and look forward to opening up new territories and reaching the top.
Lin Yi naturally didn't know about these matters in the court. Seeing Qin Shuihan's disapproval, she couldn't help but wonder what price she had to pay. After all, there was no free lunch in the world.
The carriage continued to drive, and the two of them were silent all the way, each thinking their own thoughts.
After a while, they arrived at General Lin's Mansion, and the carriage was still parked by the side door.
Lin Yi bowed and prepared to get off the car.
Qin Shuihan stopped her, "Take your clothes and wear them to Baihuahui."
He said it in an understatement, but it was actually selfish. This dress was made of high-quality Yun brocade cotton damask, and the color was yellow that he had carefully selected. The weaving and dyeing method was the very popular sfumato dyeing method at the moment. The bright yellow color matched with her smart eyes, and he couldn't wait to see how she looked in it.
"How about I declare that you are mine during the Hundred Flowers Festival, so that no one dares to get involved with you." A glimmer of light flashed in Qin Shuihan's eyes. This was the first time he had spoken so frivolously.
Wait, the one who claims to be him?
"Impossible! I won't be yours!" Lin Yi blurted out angrily.
She looked like a little hedgehog at the moment. Qin Shuihan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He had no intention of forcing her to do anything. Looking at her so resisting eyes, he felt a little disappointed.
"Are you so unwilling to become my king's woman?" Qin Shuihan looked at her with a half-smile, "Did I say that you would become my king's woman?"
"..."
Lin Yi was speechless, and suddenly realized his gaffe. She was extremely ashamed and explained awkwardly: "I...I...don't mean anything..."
As expected, he was at the top of his list of places to avoid.
Can't beat it, can't explain it, can't guess it yet.
"Then... what kind of person does he become a prince...?" Lin Yi scratched his head in embarrassment, not knowing what to say at all.
"You have excellent medical skills, so you are naturally my royal doctor." Qin Shuihan made up casually.
I really want to find a hole in the ground and crawl into it! Lin Yi tried hard to resolve the embarrassment, but suddenly he had an idea and knelt down in the carriage, shouting in a clear voice: "King Han is high and mighty, please accept Lin Yi's worship. Lin Yi has mastered medical skills and will be responsible for you." Dedicate yourself to death and die!"
Xuanfeng outside the car couldn't help but laugh out loud. As a personal guard, he had never made such an emotional oath.
Qin Shuihan was overwhelmed by this sudden scene, what a ghostly woman!
"Get up." As he said that, he took out a delicate small box from his arms. This was a tribute tribute from the northern Xinjiang tribe not long ago. Somehow, he thought it was very suitable for Lin Yi and took it with him.
"This is for you, don't pawn it!"
Lin Yi felt excited. Could it be that Qin Shuihan knew that he had taken those things for granted? She took the box guiltily, opened it, and saw a beautiful beaded flower hairpin with tassels hanging from it, giving off a faint halo.
It's so beautiful. Lin Yi thinks that no matter how valuable this is, she doesn't want to sell it.
Seeing the joy in the corners of her eyes, Qin Shuihan laughed at himself. This hairpin finally caught her eye.
