The lakeside was full of people, and some couldn't help but whisper.
"The Second Young Master Song is really very affectionate towards Miss Forsythia. I heard that the hairpin is very important to Miss Forsythia, so I jumped on it without saying a word."
"No, although the weather is sultry, the lake water is very cold, which is harmful to the body."
"It's a pity that Miss Forsythia has a lower status. I'm afraid she can only be a concubine, not a real wife."
"..."
Even though he knew that Song Jiuchi was trying to gain Forsythia's trust, Qi Chu still felt depressed for no reason and his tone was sour.
"He's really trying his best."
"Silly girl, do you see where Song Jiuchi is fishing for hairpins?"
Jiang Wan lowered her voice and reminded Qi Chu, "I'm afraid that looking for a hairpin is fake, but looking for a sword is real."
When Qi Chu heard this, his eyes widened in surprise, and a strange emotion emerged in his heart.
She pursed her lips and said harshly: "I can find it myself, why is he trying to be so strong?"
"It seems that some people are feeling distressed."
Jiang Wan was actually a little worried. Song Jiuchi over there came up to take a breath.
Being watched by so many people, Forsythia's vanity was greatly satisfied, and she spoke softly.
"Second Young Master Song has been in the water for so long, I'm afraid he might catch a cold. Hairpins are dead things after all.
People are more important than dead things, Xuelian, call him up quickly. "
When he said this, Forsythia couldn't help but look at Song Jiuyuan from the corner of her eye.
Jiang Wan was standing next to Song Jiuyuan and naturally noticed Forsythia's little movements.
After getting closer, Jiang Wan could see clearly that the appearance of this Forsythia was indeed a bit northern.
It's just because Jiuzhou and Northern Dynasties are close to each other, and there are many people of mixed blood.
So everyone didn’t take it to heart.
Forsythia's maid, Xuelian, was shouting at the top of her lungs: "Second Young Master Song, I understand your wishes.
Come up quickly, the master is worried about your safety. "
She shouted over and over again, not only telling the people around her about Song Jiuchi's ridiculous behavior.
I also put a big piece of gold on Forsythia's face.
Qi Chu was really angry when he saw this. Before she could step forward, Jiang Wan gently pulled her arm.
"Chu Chu, you can't let his efforts go to waste."
"I know."
Qi Chu's eyes turned red and he restrained himself: "I just feel irritable when I think about others misunderstanding him."
"Be patient."
Jiang Wan was organizing words to persuade her in her mind, but before she could think of it, Song Jiuchi's head suddenly emerged from the water.
He gave a big smile to the lake and said, "I heard you, I'll be right back."
Because Qi Chu and Lian Qiao were not far away, Lian Qiao thought Song Jiuchi was talking to her.
Everyone only saw Song Jiuchi climbing onto the boat, and everyone couldn't help but be curious.
"I don't know if Second Young Master Song has caught the hairpin."
"It's hard for me to see such deep water. This Forsythia girl is smart and gave him a step up."
"..."
Listening to everyone's words, Forsythia felt a little proud, and she glanced at Song Jiuyuan quietly from the corner of her eye.
She couldn't help but think with disdain that she didn't look down on a brainless idiot like Song Jiuchi, and her target was Song Jiuyuan.
But Song Jiuyuan was not easy to get close to, so she had to take a roundabout way.
While they were talking, the ship from Hongxiuge Pavilion approached, and Xue Lian proudly said loudly:
"Girl, Second Young Master Song must have found a hairpin for you. He really values you."
Hearing this, Forsythia raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a warm smile on her brows.
Upon hearing this, Qi Chu muttered in a low voice: "It's so shameless. Song Jiuchi's vision is not that bad."
"Yes, yes, Song Jiuchi has good taste."
Jiang Wan echoed her in a low voice, and then everyone saw the ship from Hongxiu Pavilion docking.
Qi Chu turned his head a little irritably, not wanting to see Song Jiuchi being nice to Forsythia.
Little did they know that when everyone saw Song Jiuchi getting off the boat, Forsythia's proud smile froze on her face.
Because everyone clearly saw Song Jiuchi holding a sword in his hand.
"Miss Lian, I found your hairpin."
Song Jiuzhi first took out Forsythia's hairpin from her arms, but because of the sword, she was obviously in a bad mood.
But with so many people watching, Forsythia still managed to squeeze out a smile.
"Thank you, Second Young Master."
"When I was looking for the hairpin, I found this sword by the way. Does it belong to you, Miss Qi?"
Song Jiuchi strode up to Qi Chu. Qi Chu, who was in a daze, turned his head in shock and met Song Jiuchi's expression begging for praise.
Because he was in front of everyone, the expression was fleeting, but Qi Chu's eyes warmed slightly as he was familiar with him.
"It's mine, thank you!"
"You're welcome, it's just a matter of convenience."
Song Jiuchi didn't say it. In fact, Forsythia's hairpin didn't fall off at all. It was him who used a blind trick.
The hairpin had been kept in his arms. He had been flopping in the water for so long, just looking for her sword.
Before Qi Chu could reply, Song Jiuchi took a few steps back to distance herself from her.
"Song Jiuchi, are you itchy?"
Song Jiuyuan glared at him fiercely, turned around and left, clearly expressing an angry elder brother.
Of course he was performing for Lian Qiao, after all, no one else knew him.
Song Jiuchi was stunned for a moment, and glanced at Forsythia with some grievance.
Forsythia said hurriedly: "Second Young Master Song, is that your family? Is he blaming you?
It's the slave's fault. If it weren't for the slave's family, you wouldn't have to..."
"Miss Forsythia, it's none of your business. I volunteered."
Song Jiuchi showed a naive smile. Qi Chu couldn't stand it anymore, so she picked up the sword and left.
Naturally, Jiang Wan would not stay, and the people by the lake quickly dispersed, while Song Jiuchi stayed behind to coax Forsythia.
Due to the crowd and confusion, Song Jiuyuan did not leave with Jiang Wan. He and Cheng Jin returned to the palace together.
And Jiang Wan took Qi Chu back to the Jiang Mansion. Qi Chu was still a little depressed and went back to the room without eating.
Jiang Wan didn't force it. She knew that there were some things that she couldn't empathize with, and maybe Qi Chu needed some space to relax.
Qiu Yan came to report, "Girl, Jiang Yan has been recovering from her injuries these days.
I heard that she often took it out on her maid Lu He, who left the inn several times.
In addition to helping Jiang Yan find a doctor, she has been wandering around the houses of several officials in Fucheng. "
It seems that Jiang Yan plans to use her status to win over the officials in the city.
She also didn't want to think about it. The emperor was far away, and these people would rather offend Jiang Yan than Song Jiuyuan, who was directly in charge of them.
After all, what happened that day was well known to everyone in the city.
If Madam Shangshu of Kyoto hadn't been ruthless, Jiang Yan would have died long ago.
Jiang Wan clicked her tongue, "Let her find it, but you can't let down your guard.
If her blind cat encounters a dead mouse, we will be unable to prevent her. "
"Yes, girl."
Qiu Yan left neatly and quietly disappeared into the crowd.
It must be said that Qiu Yan is diligent and willing to learn. Ever since he met Song Yi, he has learned from him and his martial arts has improved a lot now.
