Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan and Dongfang Qingxue left the Phantom Forest and came to an official post to rest for a day...
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and nodded: "I'm ready. Come on, get out of bed, wash up, have breakfast after washing, and then we'll set off."
Dongfang Qingxue looked at Ma Xiaoquan in surprise and asked: "You...when will you be ready?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled slightly: "This is a secret. Okay, get out of bed, wash up, and eat."
Dongfang Qingxue hummed happily, happily jumped off the bed and went straight to the washbasin.
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After washing up, Dongfang Qingxue sat down at the table happily. Seeing a variety of snacks and breakfasts on the table, Dongfang Qingxue felt moved in her heart.
Although there is no shortage of servants to serve her at home, this is the first time Dongfang Qingxue has allowed her beloved man to serve her like this.
Picking up a piece of side dish, Dongfang Qingxue frowned.
There is still a marriage contract at home for her to fulfill, but at this moment she knows very well who she likes, and besides... her fiancé is now seriously ill, his life or death is uncertain, and he is still a civilian.
"Miss Dongfang, what's wrong with you?" Ma Xiaoquan asked.
Dongfang Qingxue came back to her senses, looked at Ma Xiaoquan, and murmured in her heart: Ma Xiaoquan, Ma Xiaoquan, why didn't you show up earlier, why?
Dongfang Qingxue lowered her head and said nothing.
Ma Xiaoquan thought that Dongfang Qingxue's family education was very good, so he did not continue to talk to disturb her, but in fact, he did not know that Dongfang Qingxue had been eagerly waiting for Ma Xiaoquan to speak.
Once a girl likes a man, she will like everything about this man, including his voice.
It's a pity that Ma Xiaoquan didn't know what Dongfang Qingxue was thinking. To be precise, he didn't think about it in that direction.
At the end of the meal, Dongfang Qingxue couldn't help it anymore and asked: "Ma Xiaoquan, why do we choose to live in Guanyi?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled, took the small token from his waist, and said: "My identity is not only the fourth young master of the Ma family, um, but also another one, the little leader of the Jinyiwei, from the fifth rank official, um, so
Well, we can stay here, of course, the main reason is that the official post office is safer than the inn."
Dongfang Qingxue said oh, put down the bowl and chopsticks, took the small token from Ma Xiaoquan, looked at it, and then gave it back to Ma Xiaoquan with a smile.
"No wonder you are so confident. It turns out that's the case, Lord Fifth-Rank Jinyiwei."
"Oh, Dongfang girl, don't try to push me. Okay, it's time to eat and drink. Get ready to go."
Dongfang Qingxue stuck out her tongue and said softly.
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After leaving the official post, Ma Xiaoquan chose to walk. With his official rank, he could have rented two horses instead, but Ma Xiaoquan did not do so. After all, he was outside and there was nothing wrong with being cautious.
Besides, calculating the time, half of this year has passed. According to the course of history, Wei Jinzhong and Wei Zhongxian also have some power at this time. Although Ma Xiaoquan is not afraid of him, if there is Dongfang Qingxue next to him, it will be another matter
Forget it.
Dongfang Qingxue was very well-behaved. When Ma Xiaoquan asked her to walk, she followed without any complaints. However, due to Dongfang Qingxue's beautiful face, Ma Xiaoquan asked her to make some "fine adjustments".
Dongfang Qingxue's skin is fair and delicate, and with her beauty, she will definitely attract unscrupulous people when she walks on the street. For this reason, Ma Xiaoquan asked her to paint her skin sallow, spread her hair loosely, and change her body.
Looking at the wider and fatter robe, Dongfang Qingxue not only lost her beauty, but also gave people a sense of morbid decadence.
"Ma Xiaoquan, I..." Dongfang Qingxue was a little reluctant to be dressed up in such a disgraceful appearance.
"Be obedient, and when you get to Ma's house, you will naturally return to your original appearance."
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Seven days later, Ma Xiaoquan and Dongfang Qingxue finally arrived in Beijing.
Dongfang Qingxue came to Beijing for the first time, so she was naturally very curious. Seeing that Dongfang Qingxue was very curious, Ma Xiaoquan promised her that as long as she had time, she would accompany her to visit Beijing.
Under the city gate, Ma Xiaoquan happened to meet Tudan.
When Tu Dan saw Ma Xiaoquan, he was also surprised at first, and then burst into tears.
"Fourth Young Master... Wuwuwu..." There is something wrong with Tudan's head and he can't speak clearly. When he saw Ma Xiaoquan crying, he couldn't describe the things at home to Ma Xiaoquan.
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Ma Xiaoquan was really shocked when Tudan cried like this.
"Hurry, go home." Ma Xiaoquan pulled Dongfang Qingxue, dropped Tu Dan and ran towards home.
When he ran to the door of his house and found that the door was not closed, Ma Xiaoquan became even more nervous.
He rushed into the courtyard and saw Ma Tong sweeping the courtyard leisurely. Ma Xiaoquan asked: "Uncle Tong, where is grandma? Where is grandma?"
Ma Tong was also shocked when he saw Ma Xiaoquan. Before he could answer Ma Xiaoquan's words, the other party left him and rushed to the back room.
The back room is where Mrs. Ma usually sits in meditation. According to Ma family rules, no one is allowed to disturb the back room. Ma Xiaoquan can't do it. But now Ma Xiaoquan doesn't care so much. He kicked open the door of the back room.
Pulling Dongfang Qingxue in, she rushed in.
"Wantless, who is so bold?" A stern female voice came into Ma Xiaoquan's ears.
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned at first, then overjoyed: "Grandma, are you okay? It's me, Quan'er."
"Quan'er?" Mrs. Ma, who was sitting cross-legged on the Buddhist altar with her back to Ma Xiaoquan, was also stunned and turned around to take a look.
"Quan'er, it's really you. Why are you back so early? Is the class over?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and asked: "Grandma, I was worried about you. I heard that you were seriously ill, so..."
Mrs. Ma frowned, stood up and closed the door of the back room herself.
"Who is this?" Ma Xiaoquan looked at Dongfang Qingxue.
Dongfang Qingxue smoothed her hair from her forehead, saluted Mrs. Ma and said, "Dongfang Qingxue, the granddaughter of the Dongfang family, has met Grandma Ma."
Mrs. Ma hummed and looked at Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled and defended: "Friends, friends, just friends."
Mrs. Ma sighed helplessly and thought to herself, the first generation head of the family, you are really capable. I have never seen anyone from the Dongfang family. You brought back the parents’ granddaughter in the middle of class. You are really good at it.
After all, Dongfang Qingxue was from a noble family. When Mrs. Ma asked some questions, she could answer them fluently without being arrogant or arrogant.
"Yes." Madam Ma nodded with satisfaction, "Quan'er, where did you hear that I was seriously ill?"