Ming Yulou, after Qin Li was singled out by her grandfather last time, she saw the man in front of her again, and she couldn't help but have some different emotions in her heart.
Although it's only been more than a month, the situation has changed drastically.
At that time, Xia Jingyun was just a young man with an uncertain future and no official position. Although he had some background and reputation, he was ultimately not confident enough to pursue an official career.
But now, he is already the number one scholar in three consecutive years, a fourth-rank official who has moved three times a day, barely enough to be called a high-ranking official, and even the imperial minister of the Holy Family Zhenglong. He has already established himself in the court. , which is far different from the original white body.
"Mr. Xia, do you know why the young lady has taken the liberty to invite me today?"
Qin Li put away the emotions in her heart and asked calmly with a smile as usual.
It is most difficult to accept the kindness of a beauty. Xia Jingyun could only pretend to be confused and shook his head.
"Yesterday my grandfather and my father discussed, trying to figure out a way that you can't refuse, so that you agree to marry with the Qin family, which means you agree to marry me as your wife."
Xia Jingyun's hand holding the tea to his mouth froze, and he looked at Qin Li not knowing what to say.
"No need to panic, Mr. Xia."
Qin Li smiled slightly, and there was a hint of sadness hidden in that seemingly gentle smile, "I have already made an agreement with my grandfather and father that I will not take over love with a sword and interfere in the relationship between Mr. Xia and Miss Su. Not to mention What kind of unreasonable request will be made, which will embarrass Mr. Xia, and even damage the cooperation between us."
Qin Li's direct words made Xia Jingyun feel a little embarrassed, "Miss Qin's words are serious, it's not serious, it's not serious."
"The Qin family will continue to support Concubine De and the Prince of Jiaodong in the future as we said before."
Qin Li suppressed the ups and downs of emotions in her heart and said calmly: "And I will, like before, cooperate well with Mr. Xia to expand our financial paths together."
Xia Jingyun pursed his lips slightly. After these days of contact, Qin Li was indeed a good match for him. He was calm, wise, decisive, and had outstanding literary talent and business acumen. But the problem was that Su Yanyan was also a rare and strange woman in the world. , and these two, from family background to character, are absolutely impossible to be concubines for others.
He sighed, "Miss Qin will definitely find a better husband in the future. Don't forget to treat me to a wedding drink then."
Qin Li's eyes immediately turned red. She quietly touched the chopsticks to the ground. Taking advantage of the opportunity to bend down to pick up the chopsticks, she wiped the corners of her eyes, raised her head again, and said with a forced smile: "I hope so. It doesn't matter if you can't find it. Now that my eldest brother has passed away, it is good that I can serve my parents with all my heart."
Xia Jingyun fell silent. In this situation, he really didn't want to say anything. No matter what he said, it would seem hypocritical.
"Oh, right!"
Qin Li suddenly said: "I know that you are going to Longshou Prefecture for business and are not familiar with the place there. I have compiled a list of the Qin family's properties in Longshou Prefecture, as well as some Qin family that you can temporarily trust and rely on. My servants, if necessary, you can call me. If you feel that you can’t trust me, you can write a letter and I will rush to Longshou Prefecture in person."
She handed the pamphlet on the side to Xia Jingyun, without mentioning it at all. Last night, she dragged her grandfather until dawn to drive them out. Grandpa even muttered about it for a while, turning his elbows outward before marrying her. I don’t know what to say about feeling sorry for grandpa.
Thinking of this, her eyes felt hot again, and she couldn't help but raise her head slightly.
Xia Jingyun looked at the book in his hand and was filled with emotion. Although he didn't know Qin Li's efforts behind this, he also understood that someone could think of this for him, which showed the deep love and righteousness.
He stood up and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Miss Qin."
Qin Li took a deep breath, calmed down her emotions, and forced out a polite but forced smile, "Okay, now that we're done, let's have a good taste of Mingyulou's food. I haven't had a good bite of it in the past few times I've been here."
Xia Jingyun nodded.
"No party is complete without wine, Mr. Summer, the little girl will pour you a glass."
"Thank you, Miss Qin. Miss Qin, I would like to toast you with this glass of wine. Thank you for your continued support."
"Xia Langzhong said that because he is unfamiliar."
The meal was simple and finished in an uneventful manner.
Xia Jingyun stood up and said, "Miss Qin, I won't bother you any more. Thank you for your hospitality."
Qin Li also stood up slowly and said with a smile: "Mr.
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "We'll see you again today when we come back from Longshou Prefecture. Miss Qin, take care."
Qin Li nodded and smiled slightly, "Take care."
Xia Jingyun nodded lightly, turned around and walked down the stairs.
Qin Li stood at the entrance of the corridor, watching the green shirt step down and away, as if a piece of happiness left her so vividly and concretely.
"Master Xia!"
She changed back to her previous title.
Xia Jingyun stopped and turned around.
"Have you ever had me in your heart?"
Xia Jingyun was silent for a moment, did not answer, and took steps again.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Qingyi and Qingshan are separated by a corridor, but they seem to be separated by a chasm that cannot be crossed.
It was a coincidence of fate, it was like the helplessness of not marrying you, and it was also a regret that always existed in life.
Qin Li fell to the ground, as if the question she had just asked had drained all her strength and courage, and she covered her face and sobbed loudly.
At a certain moment, she actually thought, if she were not the daughter of the Qin family, would she be able to...
Xia Jingyun stopped downstairs. Hearing the faint crying coming from upstairs, he couldn't help but hesitate in his steps.
At that moment, he was also asking himself, "Do you ever have her in your heart?"
The answer is yes.
He lowered his head and looked at the booklet in his hand, his drunkenness quietly emboldening him.
Only children make choices!
He gritted his teeth, turned around, and rushed upstairs.
"do not Cry."
Qin Li suddenly remembered a familiar warm voice in her ears. She looked up in surprise and saw the man who had left and returned.
"I have the answer to what you just asked me. But I want to ask you a question first."
Xia Jingyun stared at her, "I don't want to fail Yanyan, but I don't want to fail you either. Therefore, it may be difficult to have a happy ending that satisfies everyone. Are you willing to believe me and wait for me?"
Qin Li did not answer, but threw herself into Xia Jingyun's arms and hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid that he would slip away from her again.
Tears fell like rain and wetted my shoulders.
After a while, when Qin Li calmed down a little, Xia Jingyun took out a piece of paper from his arms and said, "Do you still remember the day we first met?"
Qin Li raised her pear-shaped face and nodded, "This year's Lantern Festival."
"You kept saying that I owed you a poem, so I wrote one for you. I almost didn't send it out just now."
Qin Li reached out to take it, but the hugging posture was difficult to open, so Xia Jingyun whispered in her ear: "Don't worry, I'll read it to you."
There seemed to be a warm breeze blowing against Qin Li's ears, causing her ears to turn an attractive crimson color.
“The east wind blooms flowers on thousands of trees at night, and blows them down like stars like rain.”
The warm voice gently reached her ears, and leaning on Xia Jingyun's chest, Qin Li's thoughts were suddenly dragged back to the brightly lit and colorful night of the Lantern Festival.
"The road is filled with the fragrance of carved BMWs. The sound of phoenix flutes, the light of jade pots, and the dancing of fish and dragons all night long."
Gorgeous carriages and tall horses crowded the crowded roads.
Elegant music is everywhere, the bright moon is in harmony, and huge lanterns of different shapes are in an endless stream on the imperial street.
"The moths are covered with golden strands of snow and willows, and the laughter is full of hidden fragrance."
He and she "encountered" each other by chance in front of the lantern riddle stall. They smiled lightly, said a few words and left.
"The crowd looked for him thousands of times, but suddenly looking back, he was in a dimly lit place."
Qin Li's heart suddenly shook.
"You guessed the lantern riddle correctly, but you didn't get the gift. I looked for you for a long time, and then I saw you standing in the corridor with scattered lights. You smiled and said you gave it to me, and asked me to give you a poem in return."
Xia Jingyun lowered his head and said with a smile: "Are you satisfied with this poem? If not, I will recite another one to you."
"satisfy!"
Qin Li spoke eagerly, with a slightly red face and affectionate eyes.
At this moment, the atmosphere quietly became ambiguous.
Xia Jingyun looked at the beautiful face in front of him and couldn't help but lower his head.
Qin Li slowly closed her eyes, her long and curved eyelashes trembling nervously.
A moment later, he saw Xia Jingyun getting into the carriage and leaving under the escort of his guards. The maid who had been sent out by Qin Li immediately ran up the stairs with her skirts in her hands.
"Miss! Are you okay?"
The maid quietly breathed a sigh of relief when she found that the young lady's clothes were neatly dressed and the furnishings in the room were as before.
But when she saw the young lady sitting at the table, holding a piece of paper, lost in thought, she moved closer curiously.
"Thousands of flowers bloom on an east windy night, eh? Is this written by Mr. Xia? Well, yes, this man is quite decent. The lady invited him to a meal, and he finally knew how to return the favor, so that the jade plaque was not wasted in vain. .”
The maid looked a little happy, and the old god commented on it, and then said: "Miss, I will find someone to copy it and hang it in the gatehouse in front."
"return!"
Qin Li stopped the maid's footsteps with a soft voice, "Don't worry about this poem!"
As he spoke, Qin Li folded the poem, put it solemnly into his deep heart with a sweet smile.
(End of chapter)
