Ye Qinglan was startled. It was expected that Ye Qingning would come, but why did Zheng also come?
With Mrs. Zheng here, how can we arrange a private meeting between Gu Xinian and Ye Qingning? If Mrs. Zheng notices something strange, it would be strange not to charge all this debt to her...
Gu Xinian seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, and glanced at her, with the familiar mockery in his eyes. He was clearly laughing at her for wasting all her "hard work".
Ye Qinglan took a deep breath and quickly regained her composure. She started planning countermeasures in her mind.
Huang's mother and others led the way, followed closely by Gu Xiyu and Ye Qinglan, and Gu Xinian followed at the rear without any haste.
Ye Qinglan slowed down a few steps intentionally or unintentionally, and when Gu Xinian came closer, she said in a low voice: "Cousin Gu, don't forget what you promised me."
Gu Xinian glanced at Ye Qinglan with a half-smile, and responded slowly: "Are you sure you still have a chance?"
Ye Qinglan quickly responded in a low voice: "I will find an opportunity and act accordingly, as long as Cousin Gu doesn't forget his promise."
Before Gu Xinian could answer, Gu Xiyu turned her head curiously: "Cousin Lan, what are you and eldest brother talking about?"
Ye Qinglan coughed and laughed: "It's nothing." He immediately changed the subject: "I haven't seen Sixth Sister for a few days, and I am thinking about her!"
Gu Xiyu didn't have any deep sisterly friendship with Ye Qingning, so she didn't have any reaction after hearing this. She just hummed and then fell silent.
After leaving the woods and walking around the Zen room, I saw at a glance that there were indeed several luxurious sedan chairs in the open space. Taking a few steps closer, Zheng's voice could be heard faintly.
Ye Qinglan followed Gu Xiyu's brother and sister into the meditation room.
Sure enough, there were a few more people in the room. Mrs. Zheng was talking in a low voice to Mrs. Zheng. Ye Qingning stood beside Mrs. Zheng, her expression seemed to be in a trance.
To be honest, after so many days of separation, Ye Qinglan didn't miss Ye Qingning at all. Ye Qingning had a bad temper, fell out frequently, and was difficult to serve. In comparison, Gu Xiyu was much better. Although she didn't like to talk, she was simple and gentle.
, as long as you have enough patience, you can get along well with her.
Everyone had a lively chat when they met, especially Ye Qingning. From the moment Gu Xinian came in, there was almost no one else in his eyes.
Ye Qinglan came closer, blocking Ye Qingning's gaze without leaving any trace, and said with a smile: "Sixth sister, I haven't seen you for a few days. Come on, let me see, have you gained weight or lost weight?" As she spoke, she winked at Ye Qingning.
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With so many people watching, I still can’t restrain myself.
Ye Qingning finally came to his senses and responded with a smile: "When you are not in the house, I am almost bored to death by myself every day. I have gained weight. You look quite good."
Of course. If you eat well and sleep well every day, it won’t be easy to look good.
"Sixth sister, why are aunties here today?" Ye Qinglan asked quickly in a low voice.
Ye Qingning gave a bitter smile and responded in a low voice: "I told her yesterday that I wanted to come to Ciyun Temple to offer incense. She said she wanted to bring me with her. I didn't know how to say no, so I had no choice but to come with her."
It is indeed inconvenient for a young girl who has not left the court to go out alone. It is natural for Zheng to act like this. I just don’t know whether Zheng’s move was an unintentional coincidence or intentional...
A series of thoughts flashed through Ye Qinglan's mind. However, her face was half-hidden, and she was chatting and laughing with Ye Qingning in a low voice.
While they were chatting, Gu Xiyu also came over and stood next to Ye Qinglan naturally. She didn't have much enthusiasm for Ye Qingning, her cousin. She just nodded and said hello.
Fortunately, Ye Qingning had long been accustomed to Gu Xiyu's temperament and didn't take it to heart. However, with Gu Xiyu beside her, it was impossible for her and Ye Qinglan to talk quietly. They had no choice but to suppress the anxiety in their hearts.
Ciyun Temple's vegetarian meal is very famous, so the group stayed to eat the vegetarian meal at noon. There were separate tables for men and women. Gu Xinian and Gu Yongnian went to the next door, and the remaining female family members sat together. The Zheng sisters whispered from time to time
Joking around, Mrs. Sun was in a good mood and much more amiable than usual. The atmosphere seemed particularly harmonious.
Gu Xiyu habitually stayed with Ye Qinglan. Seeing the two of them being so intimate, Ye Qingning felt quite uncomfortable. Suddenly, he felt like his things had been taken away... Well, this metaphor seems inappropriate.
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In short, Ye Qingning felt a little uncomfortable and unhappy. She watched Ye Qinglan and Gu Xiyu whispering and laughing, but she didn't say a word.
Ye Qinglan was very clear about Ye Qingning's little thoughts, so she pulled Ye Qingning into the conversation without leaving a trace: "Sixth Sister, what have you been doing for fun these days?"
Ye Qingning was a little unmotivated: "It's not the same as before, practicing piano, reading and writing every day. By the way, how about you, how are you living in Dingguo's mansion?"
Ye Qinglan pursed her lips and smiled: "Cousin Xiyu is very kind to me, and my aunt is also very warm and thoughtful!"
"No wonder you are so happy that you don't miss Shu." Ye Qingning joked half-jokingly: "Originally, we promised to stay for only a few days, but now it's better. Even after so many days, I don't want to go back."
Gu Xiyu interrupted abruptly: "She will never go back."
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Ye Qinglan coughed and explained hard under Ye Qingning's gaze: "Cousin Xiyu was just joking." It would be bad if these words reached the ears of Zheng and the others.
Ye Qingning raised his eyebrows, and just as he was about to say something, Gu Xiyu's stubborn voice rang out again: "I'm not kidding."
Although Ye Qinglan is good at adapting, she is also a little short of words. In front of Gu Xiyu, she naturally can't say that she wants to go back. On the other side, Ye Qingning's eyes are getting more and more subtle. If she doesn't explain clearly, Ye Qingning won't be too thoughtful.
It's something strange...
After weighing it for a moment, Ye Qinglan quickly made a decision and said with a smile: "Cousin Xiyu, I know you can't let me go, but I can't live in your Lengyue Pavilion forever. I have to go back..." Although she also
She couldn't bear to care about Xiyu, but no matter what, she couldn't live in Duke Dingguo's mansion forever.
Gu Xiyu was unhappy and bit her lip and said nothing.
Ye Qinglan's heart softened and her voice softened: "If you miss me, I will visit you again in the future."
Gu Xiyu still said nothing.
Mrs. Zheng was sitting across from her. Seeing Gu Xiyu's unhappy look, she felt a little strange. She couldn't help but ask, "Yu'er, what's wrong with you?" You were fine just now, why are you suddenly unhappy?
Gu Xiyu pursed her lips, but refused to say anything.
Mrs. Zheng looked at Ye Qinglan unconsciously.
Ye Qinglan could only smile and explain: "I just mentioned that I have to go back in a while, and my cousin is reluctant to let me go!"
Mrs. Zheng laughed dumbly, and even Mrs. Zheng couldn't help laughing: "I didn't expect that Xiyu likes Sister Lan so much. Well, don't be upset about this little thing. From now on, let Sister Lan come to your appointment more often.
I just want to be a guest at the Duke's Mansion." Everyone knows that Gu Xiyu is withdrawn, but I didn't expect that she would be so clingy to Ye Qinglan.
Gu Xiyu finally felt a little better after hearing what Zheng said.
Ye Qinglan took the opportunity to smile and said: "Cousin Xiyu, it's really boring to stay here, why don't we go out for a walk together?" while winking at Ye Qingning.
Ye Qingning immediately understood and nodded in agreement with a smile.
Gu Xiyu nodded obediently. The three young girls walked out of the meditation room together, and there were a bunch of maids and women waiting behind them, so the movement was naturally not small.
Gu Xinian in the meditation room next door should be able to hear it! If he keeps his word, he should find an opportunity to come out...
Just as he was thinking about it, Gu Xinian's figure actually appeared in front of him.
Ye Qingning's eyes lit up, and his hands trembled slightly unconsciously. Ye Qinglan said with a smile: "What a coincidence, cousin Gu also plans to go out for a walk? Why don't we come together!"
Gu Xinian responded calmly. Although his expression was not happy, he finally kept his word.
Ye Qinglan's mood suddenly improved, and she deliberately took Gu Xiyu's hand and walked faster, leading the group of people to the edge of the woods intentionally or unintentionally. Then she said with a smile: "We will go in and walk around, and then you can go back."
Don’t follow me in.”
The maids and wives all agreed. Except for Ruixue and Zhixia, who knew what was going to happen, the other maids and wives did not become suspicious.
Although men and women are not intimate with each other, it is not considered rude to have Gu Xiyu and Gu Xinian by the side.
After the four of them entered the woods together, Ye Qingning was so nervous that she could hardly speak, and her pretty face was red and hanging down.
Ye Qinglan was secretly amused. She quietly tugged on Ye Qinglan's sleeves and winked at her. I've created such a good opportunity for you, why don't you take advantage of it?
Ye Qingning took a deep breath, finally plucked up the courage to look up and said, "Cousin Gu, would you like to accompany me for a walk over there?"
Gu Xinian's eyes flashed and he nodded. He walked over with Ye Qingning, but always carefully maintained a safe distance of about two meters between them.
Gu Xiyu reflexively wanted to follow her, but Ye Qinglan smiled and took Gu Xiyu's hand and said, "Cousin Xiyu, there are a lot of wild flowers over there. Let's go pick some and make a wreath, okay?"
Gu Xiyu hesitated for a moment: "But brother and the others..."
"Don't worry, let's just walk away for a while. Cousin Gu and Sixth Sister will be fine." Ye Qinglan said as she pulled Gu Xiyu to the other side.
Gu Xiyu went there involuntarily. At first, she was still thinking about Gu Xinian and Ye Qingning being alone. But later, when she actually started picking wild flowers to make wreaths, her interest was much higher and she quickly forgot about it.
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On the other side, Ye Qingning and Gu Xinian walked a little further and stopped in front of a tree that was too thick for both of them to hug.
Gu Xinian still kept a distance from Ye Qingning. After standing still, he did not speak and looked calm.
Ye Qingning mustered up the courage to raise her head, her pretty face was as bright as clouds, and her eyes were full of the unabashed passion and admiration of a girl: "Cousin, I, I have something to say to you." (To be continued. If you
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