From the moment he arrived at the Duke's Mansion, his attitude had been extremely polite. The Protector could not even get used to his excessive politeness. He was almost completely different from his previous bully-like style.
"Prince Qi, there is no need to be polite." Lord Protector waved his hand quickly, "Please sit down."
Qi Jin calmly sat down, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and then said quietly: "Forgive me for speaking frankly, the more respected a family is by the emperor, the more low-key and humble their actions should be, and their children should be taught well, and their words and deeds should be like everyone's. Style, rules and etiquette cannot be ignored. Most troubles in a big family are caused by the domineering children. Do you think the younger generation is right?"
That's quite right indeed.
But coming from the mouth of the unscrupulous Prince Qi, these words seemed ridiculous.
Who doesn't know how unruly and arrogant Qi Jin, the legitimate son of Marquis Zhongyi, was in the past? Regardless of whether he is more arrogant or more courageous, looking at the major official families in the capital, no one dares to compare with Qi Jin.
However, the Protector was too lazy to argue with him about this, and just nodded: "That's what Prince Qi said."
While the two were talking, a maid walked in from the back hall and stood with her hands lowered: "Your Majesty, the second girl is here."
Zhao Yunrou walked out of the back hall covered with a blue veil, looked up and saw Qi Jin present, her eyes changed, and then she said unkindly: "What are you doing here, Mr. Qi?"
She had been slapped twenty times by Aunt Shun from the palace, and her face was severely swollen. She had to apply ointment at home for several days, and there are still some residual traces.
So after the maid reported that her uncle asked her to meet guests in the front hall, she covered herself with a veil.
Unexpectedly, the guest he saw would be Qi Jin.
Thinking of what he said in Prince Yu's Mansion that day, Zhao Yunrou felt resentment in her eyes. Apart from Princess Zhan, she hated Qi Jin the most and wanted to drive him out with a broom.
"I came here specifically to apologize to Miss Zhao for what happened to Prince Yu's Mansion." Qi Jin stood up and bowed to Zhao Yunrou, "I hope Miss Zhao is rich enough not to follow me."
Zhao Yunrou was startled and suddenly confused: "Apologise?"
Qi Jin actually apologized to her?
The sun really came out in the west.
Zhao Yunrou looked at the Protector subconsciously and saw that his expression was as usual. Her eyes quickly returned to Qi Jin's face: "Why?"
Did he suddenly take the wrong medicine?
"After all, Miss Zhao is a girl. I shouldn't be so cruel to the second girl." Qi Jin explained sincerely, with a graceful and noble demeanor. "I feel very sorry to hear that Miss Zhao was punished. After thinking about it, I still think I decided to come to my door in person to apologize, so that I can feel at ease."
As he said that, he took out an exquisite porcelain bottle from his sleeve: "I also specially brought the Snow Lotus Muscle Strengthening Water. I only hope that Miss Zhao Er will be broad-minded and can forgive me for my rudeness that day."
Zhao Yunrou frowned and stared at him. Seeing that his expression was sincere and not fake, she couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in her heart.
But his eyes fell on the muscle-building water in his hand, and he couldn't help but wonder if the muscle-building water was poisonous?
"Second Miss Zhao, don't worry." Qi Jin seemed to have seen her thoughts and couldn't help laughing, "I have no grievances with Second Miss, and I won't use such low-level tricks to harm you. Besides, the Snow Lotus Muscle Strengthening Water is used for skin application. Damn your face, what good will it do me to ruin your face?"
Zhao Yunrou thought about it, Qi Jin was a man, not one of those noble ladies who had a grudge against her.
Women would resort to such despicable methods because of competition over appearance. If Qi Jin wanted to harm the Duke Protector's Palace, he would only use other methods and would never take it out on her face.
However, Zhao Yunrou then thought about it, Qi Jin was too unruly, and if he became an enemy, it would not be of any benefit to the Duke's government.
If you can have a good relationship with him...
"Thank you, Prince Qi." Zhao Yunrou withdrew her hostility, reached out to take the muscle-building water he handed over, put it to the tip of her nose and sniffed, "How should I use this?"
A pleasant fragrance entered the nose, and it smelled so good that Zhao Yunrou had a slight smile on his face.
"After cleansing your face in the morning, apply about three drops on your face and spread evenly." Qi Jin smiled, "You will see some effects in three days. After seven days, Ms. Zhao's skin will recover as good as before. Just like before, there won’t be any traces that shouldn’t be left.”
Zhao Yunrou nodded: "Thank you, Prince Qi."
These days, she was in a gloomy mood and had a bad temper. She looked at her face in the mirror every day. She would be happy if the swelling and scars disappeared a little bit. However, when she thought that she had suffered such a big sin, but the culprit had nothing to do with it, she felt sad. I was so angry and resentful.
Qi Jin bowed again: "I spoke too harshly that day. I hope Miss Zhao will forgive me, regardless of the villain's fault."
Zhao Yunrou raised her eyes and looked at his handsome and protruding face, blushing under the veil, and nodded gently: "Prince Qi apologized so sincerely, I have calmed down."
"The second young lady is really generous." Qi Jin turned around and looked at the sky outside, "It's getting late. I'll take my leave now and come back to see the Duke someday when I have time."
After a pause, he said, "I have caused a lot of disturbance today. I hope that the Duke and the Second Lady will forgive me."
Zhao Yunrou said in a soft voice: "Prince Qi, walk slowly."
After Qi Jin left the front hall and was led out by the housekeeper, the Protector looked at Zhao Yunrou thoughtfully: "Rou'er has a crush on him?"
Zhao Yunrou's face turned red and she quickly looked away: "Uncle..."
"The position of the Marquis of Zhongyi is unclear, and there is no way you and Qi Jin can do it." Duke Protector said in a calm tone, "Whether he came to apologize in person to show off his grace or for other purposes, we don't know for the time being, so don't move. Thoughts you shouldn’t have.”
Zhao Yunrou's face darkened, and she lowered her head and responded: "Yes."
Because of the trouble she caused in Prince Yu's Mansion, her uncle and father had not been kind to her these days. Today, they finally took advantage of Qi Jin's visit and were willing to let her come out to meet the guests. How could Zhao Yunrou dare to go against his wishes?
"My niece has resigned first."
"In the past few days, please show your filial piety in front of your grandmother." Protector of the State said, "When you have time, copy some Buddhist scriptures and pray for your grandmother. You can also cultivate yourself."
Zhao Yunrou gently agreed: "Yes, my niece can do it. Please don't worry, uncle."
After that, he resigned and left.
Just thinking of Qi Jin's graceful appearance just now, her face couldn't help but heat up. What woman doesn't like the rebirth of a handsome man from a noble family?
What's more, Zhao Yunrou has reached the age of discussing marriage.
A girl's love for spring usually only lasts for a moment, and from then on she can't help herself.
Qi Jin came to the Duke Protector's Palace to visit him openly. After leaving, he mounted his majestic mount and rode calmly through the street in front of the Duke's Palace, without any intention of avoiding people.
So within an hour, King Chen received the news.
"Qi Jin came to the Duke Protector's Mansion?" King Chen was resting today and was sitting in his study reading a book. Hearing this, his expression changed and he looked up at the guard who reported the news, "Did you see it with your own eyes?"
"Yes." The guard nodded, "My subordinates can clearly see that he is strutting around in red clothes. He is indeed the Crown Prince of Qi."
