Chapter 146 Qiu Liu was very moved

For a family like the Prime Minister's residence, since they have already made the request, their birth dates and other horoscopes must have been matched beforehand. The fact that they are now saying it's not suitable on this basis must mean that something unexpected has happened.

"So... my granddaughter doesn't have to go to the Prime Minister's residence to be a concubine?" Regardless of what she was thinking, Qiu Heng showed a hint of joy on her face.

This was the normal reaction in the eyes of the Earl of Yongqing.

"No need," sighed Yongqing. "Heng'er, you must live up to your grandfather's expectations."

"Grandfather, don't worry, I will do my best. Does Grandmother know about this?"

Yongqingbo said irritably, "I haven't told your grandmother yet."

Even today, he can still smell the tea leaves on his beard, and he has absolutely no desire to speak to that crazy old woman. Especially since the matter fell through, it was too embarrassing.

The Prime Minister's residence is the same; how can things change so easily?

"Then granddaughter, go and tell your grandmother."

"Go ahead," said Yongqingbo, waving his hand.

This matter definitely needs to be discussed with that old hag. If Sixth Sister goes to tell her, it will save him the trouble of going. Sixth Sister is indeed the most sensible.

Forget it, it's the Prime Minister's family that lacks foresight. The sixth daughter will definitely have a better future. Maybe they can even solve the problem of inheriting the title by relying on her.

Yongqing Bo tried to comfort himself, but his mood did not improve.

The title he had just inherited!

In Qiansong Hall, a maidservant went in to report: "Madam, the Sixth Miss has arrived."

The old lady's face hardened: "Let her in."

The curtain was lifted, and a girl with her hair in two buns walked in.

"grandmother."

The old lady was furious whenever she saw Qiu Heng, and asked in a cold tone, "Did you come here for something?"

Qiu Heng seemed oblivious to the old lady's expression and said with a smile, "Grandfather just spoke to me and said that the matter concerning his granddaughter is off."

The old lady stood up: "Really?"

"It's true, it was said by the Prime Minister's residence."

"I never expected that child to be so capable..." The old lady slowly sat down, her emotions fluctuating.

Qiu Heng came to talk to the old lady about this matter in order to see where the change would occur. Now, judging from the old lady's reaction, she had a clue.

"Who is that child?" she asked, leaning closer.

The old lady gave her granddaughter a disapproving look: "Sit on the little stool."

"Oh." Qiu Heng obediently sat down on the brocade stool, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Who was Grandmother talking about just now?"

The old lady said calmly, "Xue Han, the Imperial Envoy."

"Xue Han?" The familiar feeling returned, and Qiu Heng asked with her last glimmer of hope, "What does this have to do with Xue Han?"

The old lady sneered, "Do you think there's such a thing as a free lunch? I risked my reputation to go to Xue Han and tell him about your forced concubine status. As for how he got the Prime Minister's mansion to change its mind, I don't know."

Qiu Heng took a deep breath.

As expected, it's Xue Han again...

At that moment, she didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.

Looking into her heart, she felt joy because Xue Han would do these things for her.

However, with the plan disrupted, it will be difficult to stay in the Prime Minister's residence for long.

The task of eliminating the five traitors and assisting the new emperor within a few years is extremely urgent. As long as she doesn't harm the innocent, whether it's shooting Han Wu directly, poisoning Yuan Chenghai while bearing the reputation of having an affair with a high-ranking official's concubine, or entering the prime minister's residence as a concubine to find evidence of Fang Xiang's treason, it's just a matter of different methods, as long as the goal is achieved.

With the death of the Third Young Master Fang imminent, exchanging the empty title of a concubine for the removal of Prime Minister Fang would be a worthwhile deal for her.

As for the future, if the Great Xia Dynasty can maintain peace, and she is unhappy in the capital due to worldly views, she will naturally go wherever she is happy.

"What's with that expression?" the old lady asked, seeing Qiu Heng's expression that was neither smiling nor crying.

"I'm so touched." Qiu Heng came back to her senses, clutching her chest. "I'm so moved that I don't know what to say."

The old lady nodded: "You were able to escape this sea of ​​suffering thanks to Xue Han. Heng'er, this incident also shows that Xue Han is a capable and responsible person, and he is rare to find someone who is so loyal and devoted to you. You must cherish this opportunity."

"Grandmother is right. I will send someone to arrange a meeting with Xue Han to thank him in person."

Normally, no grandmother would be happy to hear her granddaughter say she wants to meet a man outside the family, and of course, a granddaughter wouldn't normally tell her grandmother if she wanted to meet a man outside the family.

However, the situation was special. The old lady was eager for Xue Han to marry her granddaughter immediately, so as to prevent the heartless old man from having designs on her again.

"Of course. They must have gone to great lengths to persuade the Prime Minister's residence to change their mind; we should thank them in person. Messenger—"

Qiu Heng chimed in, "Let Granny Yu go; it won't seem frivolous."

"Hmm." The old lady's gaze towards her granddaughter finally softened.

Although this girl makes a mistake at crucial moments, she's usually quite sensible. Look, she even knows to send her own matron instead of her personal maid.

Despite her daily habit of climbing over walls, Qiu Liu, who always knew her place in her grandmother's eyes, returned to Lengxiang Residence and summoned Granny Yu: "Granny Yu, could you please pass on a message to Lord Xue and ask him to meet me at Qinglian Lake?"

Granny Yu was struck as if on the head, and she swayed precariously.

Not again?

Seeing that Granny Yu's expression was off, Qiu Heng said, "Grandmother knows."

Granny Fish: !

Why does she act so abnormally once she gets involved with the Sixth Sister?

"Granny Yu, hurry up and go, it's quite urgent."

Granny Yu, feeling dizzy and lightheaded, left the mansion to deliver a message.

A cool breeze rustled along the shores of Qinglian Lake, and the scene was desolate.

Xue Han rushed over and saw the girl standing facing the lake, her skirt billowing in the wind like a butterfly.

He gazed at that slender back for a moment before walking over.

"Sixth Miss Qiu".

Qiu Heng turned around and looked at the young man standing beside her: "Lord Xue."

"What brings Miss Qiu Liu to see me?"

"My grandmother said she came looking for you yesterday."

Xue Han looked intently at Qiu Heng, his calm gaze shifting.

He didn't want to trust his intuition, but he also didn't want to keep it to himself: "Miss Qiu Liu doesn't seem... happy."

Isn't it something to be happy about not having to be a concubine?

Or was it her wish to be a concubine?

Xue Han was well aware that Qiu Heng was not simply willing to be a concubine, but rather that he had considered another aspect of her and guessed that she wanted to achieve some purpose by becoming a concubine.

After a moment's hesitation, Qiu Heng steeled her resolve and said, "I'm really not happy."

Why?

"I think it's great to be able to enter the Prime Minister's residence."

Xue Han raised an eyebrow and stared directly at Qiu Heng: "You think being a concubine is a good thing?"

"Yes, after all, that's the Prime Minister's residence—"

Before Qiu Heng could finish speaking, her wrist was grabbed, and what came into view was the boy's face with a hint of anger.

"Qiuheng, whatever your purpose, can you please stop ruining yourself!"

Using oneself as bait is a common practice for spies, but the thought that Ah Heng would do such a thing is unbearable for him.

"Purpose?" Qiu Heng murmured, letting Xue Han hold her wrist.

Xue Han... suspects her?

When did it start?

Xue Han realized his mistake and changed his words: "I don't believe you really want to be a concubine. There must be a reason for this. But whatever the reason, you should put taking care of yourself first."

Qiu Heng remained silent.

Xue Han did indeed suspect her.