Li Qingyi has always wanted to know Qin Zeng’s origins.
Not only because he was curious about why the emperor was so indulgent and protective of him, but also because he wanted to understand him deeply, get close to him, and want to be regarded as one of Qin Zeng's own.
In her previous life, she was humble in front of Qin Zeng, but she became his Madam Hou without knowing why. She didn't dare to ask questions at all. She just thought that after getting married for a long time, she would naturally have the opportunity to know. Who would have thought that she would be reborn without even getting the bridal chamber.
In this life, she is also making efforts to get close to Qin Zeng, but what she wants is not only Qin Zeng's pity and help for her, but also wants to use her own strength to help Qin Zeng do something, even if she can't become like him Although she is strong, she must do her best to grow until she can keep pace with Qin Zeng and support him side by side.
Now Qin Zeng suddenly wanted to tell her about his life experience, which showed that her efforts since her rebirth were not in vain. At least Qin Zeng saw her ability and value and didn't think she was just a beautiful flower in the back house. He even regarded her as one of his own.
"If you really believe in me and feel that I can be of some help to you, I will definitely do my best to help you solve your problems."
When Qin Zeng heard her words, his heart, which had not been disturbed for a long time, was suddenly stirred.
Like spring buds breaking through the ice, they suddenly meet the sunshine and warm wind.
But he was not used to exposing his emotions in front of others, so he immediately hid his eyes and said solemnly: "I'm not asking you to repay me. If you think it's okay, we can count as cooperation."
"Cooperation..." Li Qingyi looked at Qin Zeng, savoring the meaning carefully, and felt that given their current situation, cooperation was indeed a safe and easy-to-handle relationship.
Haste makes waste, everything needs to be done step by step.
Even if Qin Zeng has some feelings for her, and now he has a little more trust, it will not happen overnight for Qin Zeng to love her as much as he wants.
As far as Li Qingyi herself is concerned, she can sacrifice her life for Qin Zeng, but she cannot be said to love him as much as her life.
The emotional foundation she has comes from her admiration and adoration for Qin Zeng in her previous life, and his help and care for her.
She didn't know how much she liked Qin Zeng after removing these things.
However, this did not affect what they talked about.
"That's fine, I'm willing to cooperate with you, sir."
Qin Zeng received Li Qingyi's sincere approval, raised his eyes again, and said, "Although I don't know what else you are hiding about the Wei family, that old fox Wei Shicheng will never be easily manipulated, and the Mu family I am facing ,you know too."
Li Qingyi was slightly surprised when he heard what he said, "I thought it was the emperor's order that you targeted the Mu family."
"It is indeed the emperor's order, but I also have a relationship with the Mu family, which starts with my life experience."
Li Qingyi's breathing could not help but slow down a bit.
Qin Zeng said: "I guess you haven't heard about my mother."
Li Qingyi nodded: "Even if you have heard it, it may not be accurate. The reason why rumors are rumors is because they are just spread out for others to hear. It would be best if you could explain it to me personally."
She and Qin Zeng had gone to worship at his mother's tomb before, but she had never heard any news about Qin Zeng's mother.
Qin Zeng's eyebrows darkened, "The reason why the emperor keeps me by his side to look after and protect me like a nephew is because of the fate he had with my mother when he was young."
Li Qingyi was not surprised. She had also suspected that Qin Zeng was the emperor's illegitimate son.
If Qin Zeng was not the admiral of Dongchang, I am afraid many people would think so.
Qin Zeng continued: "My mother's maiden name is Xiao Lan, and she and today's imperial concubine Mu Lingqing have known each other since childhood and are very close friends. They often stay at each other's homes and are almost inseparable. They go out in the same car and sleep together. . Later, when they grew up and grew into young girls, although they couldn't be the same as when they were young, they still often laughed and played together."
"Once, the emperor... who was the sixth prince at that time, was invited to the Mu Mansion to watch "Fishing Alone on the Cold River". Mu Lingqing wanted to go to the front hall to peek at the sixth prince, but my mother had a rebellious temperament when she was a girl. For those young people who think they are romantic
The young master was not very interested, so he asked Mu Lingqing to go alone while he waited for her return in the garden. "
"I think the Mu family has long planned to make the daughter of the Mu family the sixth prince's concubine. Therefore, Mu Lingqing was discovered hiding behind a screen and peeking, but she was not scolded. Instead, she was introduced to the sixth prince."
Qin Zeng sat down opposite Li Qingyi and lightly rubbed the patterns on the porcelain cup with his fingers. The things he said were as confusing as these patterns.
"However, by mistake, the Sixth Prince went to the garden to take a rest during the banquet, and happened to meet my mother sleeping alone on a stone under a tree. The Sixth Prince did not dare to offend the beauty, so he left immediately, but he never forgot about my mother afterwards. Then. , he went to ask the Mu family who was the girl in the garden that day. The Mu family immediately understood what he meant. Although it was a pity that he was not interested in the legitimate daughter of the Mu family, as long as it was the daughter of the Mu family, it was enough, so Go back home and ask."
Li Qingyi couldn't help but lamented the fate of God, and said, "The Mu family must be extremely disappointed when they find out that the person the Sixth Prince is interested in is not a daughter of the Mu family."
"Yes, when they learned that the Sixth Prince was interested in the daughter of the Xiao family, they were in a deadlock for a while. Someone suggested that Li Daitao just choose a daughter from the Mu family. When the Sixth Prince asked about it afterwards, he used the misunderstanding as the excuse. An excuse was used to prevaricate. However, this person must not be Mu Lingqing, because she had already appeared at the banquet. Therefore, she was the first to stand up and object."
Li Qingyi guessed: "Concubine Mu was the only legitimate daughter of the Mu family at the time, so they must have regretted it very much. However, Concubine Mu's objection was probably not because this decision was unfair to her handkerchief, right? Could it be that she had long ago Have you made a secret promise?"
Qin Zeng said: "When the emperor was young, he had a side-hat romance, which was a crown jewel for a while. Being admired by girls is a common thing. I think Concubine Mu must have fantasized about something when she was young and shy. However, those vague thoughts that have never settled, The moment the other party took notice of his handkerchief, they solidified as quickly as possible, and gave birth to unwillingness and jealousy."
Li Qingyi could almost imagine how Mu Lingqing felt when she learned that the handsome man did not look at her differently, but instead fell in love with her handkerchief, "So, what does she mean?"
"She convinced the Mu family that she had a way to win back the heart of the sixth prince."
Li Qingyi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Could it be that she is planning to fish in troubled waters and ask the Mu family to tell the Sixth Prince that she can't find out who that person is?"
Qin Zeng looked at her with admiration and said, "You are right. The Mu family did this. After hearing their answers, the sixth prince was extremely disappointed. But even though he was a prince, he definitely did not go to the Mu family with much fanfare. A reason to find someone.”
