Seeing Cui Yu blushing and lowering his head without daring to say a word, Ye Qinglan couldn't help but sigh secretly and opened his mouth to break the silence: "Is it hard to study in the Imperial College?"
Cui Yu looked flattered: "It's not hard, not hard at all. I have to read the homework thoroughly every day, and I have to deal with the teacher's constant inspection. By the way, I have to write an article and give it to the teacher every day. If you don't do well,
Master will severely criticize..." Under Ye Qinglan's smiling eyes, she didn't even know what she was saying. She blurted it out completely unconsciously, and her mind went blank.
Ye Qinglan suppressed her laughter and pretended to listen to him attentively, occasionally asking one or two questions. As expected, Cui Yu became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, and after a while, Ye Qinglan almost knew what he had for three meals a day.
Zheng Junyan and Ye Qingning were unusually quiet. They walked side by side, with a distance of about one meter in between. They each focused on looking forward, with their eyes basically not intersecting.
The voices of Cui Yu and Ye Qinglan came from behind, making the silence between the two of them even more apparent.
After a while, Zheng Junyan finally couldn't bear it anymore and shouted in a low voice: "Cousin Qingning."
Ye Qingning raised his head and glanced at him, his eyes a little evasive and complicated. This time, Zheng Junyan did not avoid her gaze and whispered: "How are you doing lately?"
Ye Qingning's face is a little thinner than before, and his expression is less aggressive than before, and he is more easy-going and approachable: "It's not bad. Cousin, how are you?"
Zheng Junyan knew exactly what she was asking, so he smiled bitterly and sighed lightly: "Cousin Xiyu...rejected me."
So, will he accept his parents' arrangements honestly and peacefully now?
For some reason, Ye Qingning suddenly felt an unspeakable annoyance in his heart. But he didn't say anything, he just lowered his head slightly.
Zheng Junyan took a deep breath and whispered: "My mother told me a few days ago that in a few days, she will formally come to propose marriage. Do you... do you know about this?"
Ye Qingning hummed softly.
There was another moment of silence between the two.
Before this year, the two of them were still talking and laughing when they met. But after he expressed his feelings that time, a long distance suddenly separated the two of them. When they met again, they were so unfamiliar. They didn't even know what to do.
What to say to the other person.
Can they really get along as a couple like this day and night in the future?
Ye Qingning felt inexplicably confused and sad, and her heart sank. Zheng Junyan must have felt the same way. The person he liked ruthlessly rejected him, but he was forced to marry a woman he didn't like.
There is no room for resistance, and I can only accept the arrangements of my parents obediently...
"Qing Ning." Zheng Junyan was silent for a while, then suddenly opened his mouth and called her name.
Ye Qingning was slightly startled. Zheng Junyan had always been polite and never called her by her given name. This was the first time...
"I know you are unwilling to marry me. But this is our destiny. We can't resist, we can only accept it." Zheng Junyan's voice was calm and low: "Please believe me. I will do my best to treat you."
OK."
Ye Qingning's heart trembled, and her eyes suddenly became moist. She bit her lips tightly. She only felt a little sweetness in her heart, but this sweetness was mixed with indescribable sourness and bitterness. All kinds of tastes were mixed together,
Extremely complicated.
Zheng Junyan finally said what was in his heart and felt a lot more relaxed. He stared at Ye Qingning's side face and said in a low voice: "After today, we probably won't have a chance to meet alone again. You can wait for me with peace of mind. Next year
After spring, I will come to marry you."
Although these few words cannot be described as tender and sweet, they represent Zheng Junyan's commitment.
He will obey his parents' orders to marry her, and he will try his best to be good to her.
Ye Qingning's mood was very complicated, and it was difficult to describe it at the moment. He just kept silent and lowered his head. After a long time, he let out a soft hum.
At this time, the stage was gradually approaching. The sound of singing and singing could be heard, and more and more maids and women were walking on the road. Naturally, it was inconvenient to talk alone.
Ye Qinglan walked up quickly, took Ye Qingning's hand with a smile, and said playfully: "Cousin Zheng, it's time to return Sixth Sister to me!"
Zheng Junyan's face felt hot.
Ye Qinglan, however, had already smiled and took Ye Qingning's hand to the side of the female family.
Cui Yu looked at Ye Qinglan's figure longingly, almost reluctant to take his eyes away. It wasn't until Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingning sat down that he turned his head, just in time to meet Zheng Junyan's knowing eyes.
Cui Yu blushed immediately. Zheng Junyan laughed softly and said, "Ten sister is indeed a smart and lovely girl. Brother Cui has a good eye."
Cui Yu's face was burning, but a strong sweetness surged in his heart.
On this side, Ye Qingning and Ye Qinglan sat down behind Zheng. Zheng turned back to look at Ye Qingning, and asked with a seemingly casual smile: "Where were you just now? Why haven't you been here for a long time."
Cui Yu and Zheng Junyan have also been "missing" for so long, and you know they are with them without asking.
Ye Qingning was in such a state of confusion that she was not in the mood to speak. She simply replied: "I was in Hefeng Courtyard just now."
Ye Qinglan hurriedly smiled and added a few words, telling what happened just now about Cui Yu falling into the water.
According to her wishes, she naturally didn't want to mention this little episode. But Cui Yu had changed his clothes and his hair had not yet dried, so he couldn't hide it from anyone who wanted to know. Rather than wait for Zheng to ask questions, it would be better to confess frankly.
Sure enough, Mrs. Zheng frowned slightly and said reproachfully: "Why didn't you send someone to tell me about such a thing?" Such an accident happened to the guest in Changyuan Bo's house. It was naturally her fault as the mistress of the house.
Ye Qinglan could only laugh and said: "The incident happened suddenly, so I had to take Brother Cui Shi to change clothes first."
Zheng didn't say anything else, but her face didn't look good.
Ye Qingning felt a little unhappy when he saw Zheng showing off to Ye Qinglan, and said lightly: "Mom, this is all my idea, if you want to blame me, just blame me."
This was not the first time that she stood up for Ye Qinglan like this. Zheng gave her a helpless look, but couldn't say anything in front of everyone.
The ears were finally clear. Ye Qingning blinked at Ye Qinglan, the corners of his lips raised slightly.
Ye Qinglan felt warm in her heart and quietly held Ye Qingning's hand.
To be honest, she had never really liked Ye Qingning. Ye Qingning's pride, reserve, and uncertainty made her unable to have a good impression of her from the bottom of her heart. She deliberately flattered and made friends, just to gain a backer and be more important in the house.
Good footing.
But as the two got closer, she finally noticed Ye Qingning's rare advantages.
No matter what happens, Ye Qingning always stands by her side and protects her without hesitation. Such a temperament, to say it is polite is to show loyalty, and to say it is to say it is to protect shortcomings. It is obvious that Ye Qingning has truly cherished her from the bottom of his heart.
He accepted her, so he protected her everywhere. People's hearts are made of flesh. No matter how many calculations he made, they quietly melted away in front of Ye Qingning's unprincipled protection...
Ye Qingning was obviously not used to such intimacy, so he muttered: "Hey, please don't be so disgusting." Wasn't he just saying something for her? As for being so touched?
Ye Qinglan smiled and said nothing, but did not let go of her hand. Being used to hearing Ye Qingning's slightly arrogant tone, it didn't feel harsh at all. Instead, it felt strangely intimate.
Although Ye Qingning complained, he did not withdraw his hand. Instead, he leaned his head over and pointed out the Hua Dan Qingyi on the stage to Ye Qinglan one by one. Ye Qinglan listened with interest, and asked questions from time to time. Ye Qingning was the most impatient person.
Answering questions, but in front of Ye Qinglan, this habit was completely broken.
Zheng was sitting in front of the two of them, with less than half a meter between them. No matter how low their voices were, she could vaguely hear them. Behind them, they kept smiling and whispering, especially
Ye Qingning's voice was obviously much happier than the previous days.
Zheng was still a little angry, but now she suddenly softened.
These days, Ye Qingning has been depressed and has no energy. She has a poor appetite, can't eat anything, and is getting thinner day by day. She sees it in her eyes, and naturally feels distressed. But she can only turn a blind eye with a cruel heart.
There is no way she would let Ye Qingning marry into the Duke Dingguo's palace. No matter how outstanding Gu Xinian is, or even if Gu Xinian is interested in Ye Qingning, this is impossible.
The opposition between the crown prince and the third prince destined the political opposition between Zheng Guo Gongfu and Ding Guo Gongfu.
The emperor is in his prime and will not abdicate for at least ten years. No one can say whether the prince can successfully succeed to the throne. Among the princes in the palace, the three princes are the most respected by the emperor, and Concubine Zheng is more important than Empress Gu.
Even more favored. The situation in the harem is naturally closely related to the events of the previous dynasty.
In the past two years, the prince was often scolded by the emperor for not doing things well. But the third prince was very proud of himself.
The prince was somewhat smart when he was young, but as he grew older, he became mediocre. Of course, the prince was by no means a fool. But if he wanted to ascend the throne and govern the world, he would lack some talent.
The third prince, however, was very smooth and graceful, and the several errands he performed were also very neat and beautiful. It was inevitable that the emperor would gradually pay more attention to the third prince.
Under such a delicate situation, the shrewd and experienced ministers are naturally taking a wait-and-see attitude.
No matter how delicate the situation is, no matter how everyone chooses their camp, Duke Dingguo and Duke Zheng have no choice. Although the two palaces appear to be harmonious on the surface, in reality, there are turbulences and even a tit-for-tat attitude in the court. On the surface, the female relatives
Not talking about court matters, in fact, they all know it well.
Therefore, she knew very well that her brother and sister-in-law would never let Zheng Junyan marry Gu Xiyu. And it was impossible for her to marry Ye Qingning to the Dingguo Palace.
Since the father-in-law and mother-in-law have acquiesced in the marriage between Ye Qingning and Zheng Junyan, they have naturally expressed the position of the Changyuan House. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, and your support.
