Looking at Cui Yu's excited face, Ye Qinglan was speechless. Was she politely refusing? How could he think that she was hinting that he wanted to formally propose marriage?
"Brother Cui Shi, you misunderstood me." Ye Qinglan explained softly but firmly: "I'm still young, so I haven't thought about it for the time being." Don't always worry about coming to propose marriage!
Cui Yu's smile paused, and his heart suddenly sank: "You...do you hate me very much?"
Ye Qinglan sighed secretly and responded frankly: "No, I don't hate you." However, if she likes you very much, she can't talk about it.
She really didn't want to hurt him at all, but if things continued like this, maybe only by speaking clearly could she dispel his thoughts!
Just don't hate it! Cui Yu was obviously relieved: "It's all my fault, I shouldn't ask this in front of you. I... By the way, what kind of books do you usually read for entertainment?"
This topic was turned on very stiffly.
Ye Qinglan thought for a moment, then understood, and couldn't help but laugh secretly. Cui Yu was not stupid at all. Before she could clearly refuse, he stopped the topic in time. This at least left some hope...
When he wanted to change the subject, she was naturally happy to cooperate, pretending that the scene just now had never happened, and responded casually: "I usually read some travel notes and miscellaneous books." She had taken a few books from Xue Yushu before.
This book, and later borrowed some from Ye Qingning and Gu Xiyu respectively.
Cui Yu was a little unnatural at first, but after a while, he calmed down. But he secretly made up his mind. After the spring of next year, he will ask his mother to come to propose marriage!
At this moment, Ye Qingning's figure appeared, and he smiled without guilt at all: "I'm really sorry, I changed my clothes just now, which took me some time." Sure enough, she changed into a brand new dress, and her hair also changed.
Combed it again.
Cui Yu only glanced at Ye Qingning quickly and then politely looked away.
Sure enough, this silly Cui Yu's eyes would light up only when he saw Shi Mei. She was so brightly dressed and she didn't even see him look at her twice!
Ye Qingning was secretly amused in her heart, but her face remained calm: "Ten sister, how about you practice a piano piece and listen to it?"
"Sixth Sister Zhuyu is here, how dare I show my shame." Ye Qinglan declined with a smile, but couldn't help but Ye Qingning urged her several times, so she had to sit in front of the guqin that she usually used. She pressed the strings lightly with her slender fingers, and the tinkling sound came from the piano.
Water oozes from the fingertips.
To be fair, Ye Qinglan has only been learning the piano for a short time and is far less familiar than Ye Qingning. However, just looking at her pretty and focused face is already a great pleasure.
Cui Yu finally had a chance to be honest and keep staring at Ye Qinglan, feeling extremely comfortable.
The music of the piano ended. Cui Yu couldn't help but praise: "Ten Sister's playing of this piece is really beautiful."
Ye Qingning asked narrowly: "Can you play better than me?" She wanted to see how this nerd would answer this sharp question. Would he tell the truth or would he please the tenth sister against his will?
"Of course the sixth sister plays the piano well." Cui Yu replied matter-of-factly. However, no matter how good Ye Qingning's piano skills were, he still couldn't compare to Ye Qinglan in his heart.
Ye Qingning was about to tease him a few more words, but Ye Qinglan took over the conversation with a smile: "I'm tired of staying here, why not go to the garden for a walk!"
Cui Yu immediately nodded in agreement.
Ye Qingning glanced at Ye Qinglan with a smile and did not object.
As soon as the three of them walked out of the piano room, Zhixia hurried over and reported: "Miss, the Young Mistress has sent someone to invite Master Cui to come and talk!" He only mentioned Cui Yu, but did not mention the two sisters Ye Qingning and Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qingning hummed and looked at Cui Yu.
Cui Yu said in his mouth: "Six sisters and ten sisters, the eldest sister called me, I will go over first." But his eyes were reluctant to look at Ye Qinglan. If we say goodbye today, it will be at least two or three months before we meet again...
Ye Qinglan smiled lightly: "Brother Cui Shi, please take care of yourself."
Cui Yu snorted, but his feet didn't move at all.
Ye Qingning naturally understood what was going on. He winked at Zhixia and the others, and the maids all retreated. He himself took a few steps away and turned sideways.
Cui Yu whispered: "Sister Ten, I'm leaving. Please take care of yourself."
Ye Qinglan responded, and seeing the expectation on Cui Yu's face, he could only say: "Don't think too much, and prepare for the Qiu Wei exam with peace of mind! You must get a good rank."
It was just a casual word of encouragement, but Cui Yu was greatly encouraged. He responded happily, his eyes shining brightly again: "I will work hard, you... you wait for me!"
After saying that, I felt a burning sensation on my face. I didn't even dare to look at Ye Qinglan again, so I turned around and left. I was probably too excited, and when I turned around, I almost tripped over my right foot with my left foot.
Cui Yu hurriedly stabilized his body, and then heard the snickers of the maids, and his face suddenly turned red. He wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into. He didn't dare to look back anymore, and hurried away.
When his figure disappeared at the door of Huancui Pavilion, Ye Qingning burst out laughing: "God, he is so stupid." She couldn't help it, her belly hurt from laughing!
Ye Qinglan also couldn't help but laugh. Every time they met, Cui Yu always seemed to have some problems, and he was full of scholarly attitude. It can also be seen from this that Cui Yu has a simple heart. He has lived in a privileged and wealthy environment since he was a child, and he can still maintain his integrity.
Such a simple nature is indeed rare.
Ye Qingning laughed so happily: "Oh, no, my face is sour from laughing. It will be terrible if he really becomes my brother-in-law in the future. I will get wrinkles in advance if I laugh like this all the time."
Ye Qinglan laughed and spat at her: "That's nonsense again. Don't keep your voice down. If others hear it, it would be weird if you don't laugh at me." Although she didn't mind such a small joke at all, the differences between men and women were very serious at this time.
.If such words get out, people will definitely say behind her back that she is frivolous.
There is no need to say this clearly, Ye Qingning naturally understood it and stopped talking with a smile.
At this time, Cui Yu hurried back to Luomei Courtyard. Until he met He and Cui Wan, his face was still dark red.
He didn't know what he was talking about at first, but when he saw Cui Yu coming, he immediately stopped talking. Cui Wan's face also looked a little strange, and the atmosphere was a little dull and stagnant.
Cui Yu was completely unaware of the strange atmosphere and shouted: "Mom, eldest sister, is there anything wrong with calling me back?"
He smiled nonchalantly and said, "We've been here long enough, it's time to go back."
Cui Wan repeatedly persuaded He and Cui Yu to stay for lunch before leaving. However, He insisted and refused. After bidding farewell to Zheng, she led Cui Yu out of Changyuan Uncle's Mansion.
After seeing off He and Cui Yu, Zheng casually said: "You must be tired after working for a long time. Go back to Qinfang Garden and rest! There is no need to come over to have dinner with me in the evening. Sister Ning and Lan are here
Sister, just stay with me."
Cui Wan respectfully agreed. As for what Mr. He had just said to her, since Mrs. Zheng didn't ask, she naturally didn't say anything. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had a tacit understanding and just pretended that it didn't happen.
That night, Cui Wan stayed up all night again. The next morning, she forced herself to get out of bed. The young woman in the mirror looked haggard and gray, and her eyes were slightly red and swollen, which made people unable to bear to take a closer look.
Cui Wan smiled bitterly and hurriedly washed and dressed up. But even if she applied a thick layer of makeup, she couldn't hide the traces of a sleepless night.
Ye Yuanwei came over from Cui Jing's house. Seeing Cui Wan's appearance, he couldn't help but be startled, and asked with concern: "Wan Niang, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so ugly? Are you sick?"
Cui Wan naturally refused to say that it was because of a sleepless night, and smiled lightly: "I am in good health, sir, don't worry."
Ye Yuanwei frowned: "Look at yourself, you have lost so much weight in a while, I am afraid that a gust of wind will blow you away. What on earth is wrong with you, and why are you so secretive in front of me?" Chen Guang
Below, the concern and worry in Ye Yuanwei's eyes are clearly visible.
Cui Wan's heart softened, and she suddenly had the urge to talk. But just when she was about to open her mouth, a slim figure appeared at the door, timidly and respectfully shouting "Greetings to the young master and young lady."
When the words came to her lips, she swallowed them back. Cui Wan lowered her head and smiled to herself. No one saw the trace of silence in her eyes.
Ye Yuanwei turned around naturally and said with a smile: "Didn't I tell you before? These tedious salutes and greetings will be unnecessary in the future."
Cui Jing's fair cheeks were slightly red, she responded softly, and walked in. When she looked up at Cui Wan, she was startled: "Young mistress, your face doesn't seem to be pretty. Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Cui Wan smiled faintly: "It's nothing. I'm probably too tired recently. I'll be fine if I rest more."
Cui Jing said apologetically and uneasily: "It's all my fault, not only did I not help, but I also had to bother my young mistress to take care of my daily life. My young mistress has to be busy taking care of Miss Qiaoer on weekdays, so she must be too tired."
Although she tried her best to be careful, the words "I still have to trouble young mistress to take care of my daily life" still stung Cui Wan.
Cui Wan suddenly felt pain in her heart, but she didn't show it at all on her face. Instead, she smiled and said, "I don't like to hear what you say. What you are carrying now is my husband's flesh and blood, so I should take care of it. To be honest, it's hard work, you
It’s much harder than me.”
Cui Jing didn't dare to act like that, so she hurriedly said: "Young lady, what you say is really embarrassing to me."
Seeing the harmony and friendship between his wife and concubines, Ye Yuanwei was naturally happy and joked with a smile: "If you two continue to be so polite, you won't have time to pay your respects to your father and mother."
Cui Wan pursed her lips and smiled: "My husband said, we should go to Luomei Courtyard as soon as possible!"
Ye Yuanwei smiled and agreed, and walked out side by side with Cui Wan.
Cui Jing was still following Cui Wan, occasionally looking up at the two figures standing side by side in front of her, a trace of envy and inexplicable complexity flashed in her eyes, and then she lowered her eyes.
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I’ve been very busy these days, so I’ll just update once for the time being~~I’ll resume double updates after the Dragon Boat Festival~~o(n_n)o~(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support
