Chapter 48 Chapter 48 17

Inside the Jiaofangsi.

According to Ruo Ruo's idea, someone should have taken the bait she threw out, but to her surprise, she had a very idle few days in the Jiaofangsi.

The only news coming from the prison was that Bai Jing was doing well there. He seemed eager to learn about the women, but was vague and unwilling to reveal what he was trying to learn.

Upon hearing this, Ruo Ruo understood exactly what her father was worried about and sighed. They say that the love of parents is truly compassionate. Bai Jing's fatherly actions might not be entirely satisfactory in some respects, but his heart was always there, as was his love for her and Bai Yunmeng.

Whether towards himself or Bai Yunmeng, the father always seems to be full of guilt, thinking that it is his fault that he has not been able to raise his children well as a father.

If it were in someone else's home, perhaps raising a daughter would be taken for granted as the wife's job, but Bai Jing had seen a lot of ordinary families in the frontier, and with the teachings of his elders and his own ability to think easily, he never thought so.

Although men are the breadwinners outside and women are the homemakers, what's the point of working hard outside every day if you don't even know your own children?

There's no doubt he's trying to be a good father, but he just doesn't always know how.

As for Mrs. Bai... In fact, for Bai Yunmeng, isn't she an extremely qualified mother?

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Ten days later, Murong Bo once again visited the Jiaofangsi and immediately inquired about the news of Eunuch Nan Ruoruo.

He had been feeling very uncomfortable these days. He had been thinking about Ruoruo for a long time, not to mention that the last time he saw and heard Ruoruo's voice, it made him even more worried.

Unfortunately, the more he wanted to come, the more he couldn't get away. He had thought he'd be free once the Fourth Prince was apprehended, but then something bad happened to the Emperor, and he was busy running around after his cousin. Only now, with the situation settled and his cousin set to be the next emperor, did he finally have time to come.

Nan Xu was very respectful to him. After all, he had some knowledge that the Sixth Prince was about to ascend the throne.

But when Murong Bo suggested that he wanted to meet Ruoruo, Nan Xu still hesitated.

"Mr. Murong, please wait a moment. I will ask someone to ask Miss Ruoruo." Nan Xu's face was full of smiles, but there was a hint of annoyance in his eyes.

Murong Bo was not a good person to begin with. He frowned when he heard him refuse. "How come I didn't know that ordinary girls in your Jiaofangsi have such rules?"

Since when did you have to ask a girl's opinion when meeting her at the Jiaofangsi? Murong Bai only then recalled the last time Nan Xu took Ruoruo out, and always felt that some things were not as he expected.

This feeling became even stronger when he stepped into Ruoruo's residence.

The beauty was breathtaking, and the exquisite and luxurious environment was even better than the ones the previous courtesans had lived in. As he walked in, he was increasingly amazed at how generous Eunuch Nan, who had always been a man of few words, could be.

Ruoruo still wore her veil when facing him, and he did not force her. After all, what he could not forget was just Ruoruo's voice.

This time, Ruoruo didn't show any fear towards him. She just spoke to him in a gentle voice and poured wine and served him food.

Murong Bo's originally irritable mood gradually calmed down as he listened to Ruoruo's voice.

Ruoruo naturally didn't want to see him for nothing. After chatting for a while, the topic quietly turned to the recent situation of the Bai family.

Murong Bo paused holding the wine glass and looked at Ruo Ruo with a half-smile. "Just stay here obediently. After two years, I'll redeem you, okay? Are you really that concerned about General Bai?"

Ruo Ruo looked at him calmly for two seconds before smiling, "Isn't it perfectly normal for me to care about the Bai family? After all, Master Murong must know where I come from."

Murong Bo was speechless, but he had no intention of interfering in the Bai family's affairs for Ruoruo. Although he loved Ruoruo's voice, he was only interested in it. The man who seemed somewhat impudent was actually very clear about his position.

He should not meddle in many matters that are not his business. After all, people who meddle in other people's affairs usually do not live long and live uncomfortably.

"You've asked me about the Bai family, but you've really asked the wrong person. Besides, I'm not Eunuch Nan, so I won't break the rules casually."

He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, curled up on the couch, and waved his hand for Ruoruo to try out the song she had learned during this period of time.

Ruoruo wanted to say something else, but he had already closed his eyes slightly.

At this time, a young eunuch came to Ruoruo and whispered a few words to her.

Ruoruo glanced at the man curled up on the couch, compared him with the power of the prime minister, and turned to ask the eunuch to light the incense in the room.

She also sang a simple little tune quietly.

It was really very simple, but it sounded very extraordinary when it came out of her mouth.

Murong Bai lay on the couch and soon fell asleep. Before falling asleep, he was still thinking in his heart that Ruoruo's voice was indeed the most comfortable for him. Perhaps he should make an exception for her.

He had already covered it up for her last time in Xicheng District. But Murong Bo was still torn. To him, Bai Ruoruo's affairs were private, so he could just keep them secret. But the Bai family's affairs were completely different.

But before he could figure out whether to make an exception for Ruoruo and meddle in her so-called affairs, he couldn't help but fall into a deep sleep. When he fell asleep, Ruoruo got up and walked towards the front hall.

"Miss, this man..." The young eunuch was a little worried.

Ruo Ruo looked back at Murong Bo, whose eyes were bruised, and waved to the young eunuch, "Just let him lie here. Go find a mattress to cover him." Anyway, Prime Minister Qi wouldn't be here for a while.

In the past few days, Nan Xu also told her in detail about Murong Bai's identity. Not only Murong Bai, but also the affairs of the royal family and the prime minister, he told her a lot in private.

Ruo Ruo originally wanted to get in touch with Murong Bo patiently, but this man was really a self-centered person, and because he knew where he came from, he avoided talking about the Bai family's affairs.

So when she heard the young eunuch say that Prime Minister Qi had come and specifically asked Eunuch Nan about her, Ruo Ruo didn't want to waste time with Murong Bai anymore.

Murong Bai, who was lying on the small step, was not sleeping very soundly after Ruo Ruo's voice stopped. His tall and big body curled up, looking unexpectedly fragile.

Ruoruo could naturally see that he was uncomfortable on the small couch, but she only glanced at him briefly before straightening her clothes and turning to leave. As for Murong Bo's discomfort, Ruoruo was lucky enough to ask the eunuch to find him a mattress to cover himself. She was unwilling to do anything more, as it was completely unnecessary.

When Ruoruo followed the young eunuch to the place he mentioned, Qi Xunjing was asking Nan Xu about Ruoruo.

Nan Xu's smile was superficial, and he only answered half and half, not really sincerely.

Until Ruoruo appeared.

Ruoruo was not wearing a veil when she came to see Prime Minister Qi, and she took it off at the door.

Nan Xu felt a little sad when he saw Ruoruo with her beautiful face. He had repeatedly told Ruoruo to wear a veil, but now it seemed that Ruoruo had not worn a veil when she met Prime Minister Qi last time.

Yes, that's right. He is the prime minister who holds great power, second only to the emperor, while I am just a ninth-rank eunuch... In comparison, I am simply too insignificant.

Qi Xunjing, who was sitting, couldn't help blushing.

The last time he saw him, he wanted to come to the Jiaofangsi the next day, but unfortunately he was entangled in court affairs and could not get away. He sent servants to inquire about the news but they returned empty-handed. Every time they came, they were turned away by Eunuch Nan. He kept his mouth shut, and sometimes he came so often that the servants didn't even have the chance to enter the gate of the Jiaofangsi.

Finally, now that the dust has settled, he can finally meet the girl he fell in love with at first sight. As for her status, he never cared about it.

"Miss Ruoruo." Qi Xunjing spoke, and when he saw that Ruoruo also blushed and avoided looking, he knew that she must still remember him, and of course, remember what happened that day.

He was actually quite shy too, after all, he had never had such contact with a girl before, nor had he ever felt such a flutter for any girl. But as a man, he naturally had to take the initiative.

"This is the jewelry I picked out at Linglong Pavilion when I came here. Xun Jing offended the young lady last time, so I came here to apologize."

Ruo Ruo lowered her head and slowly raised it when she heard his voice. She didn't dare to look at him directly, but only fixed her gaze on the wooden box in Qi Xunjing's hand.

The box was exquisitely crafted, and just by looking at it, one could tell that the contents must be of great value. Ruo Ruo had seen this box many times, and it was only suitable for items from the fourth floor of Linglong Pavilion.

She tugged at her sleeves for a moment, then took the wooden box with a blushing face, saying nothing. Opening it, she discovered a glittering set of gold and ruby-studded headdress and earrings. An expression of surprise and amazement crossed Ruo Ruo's face.

"I'm sorry for the expense, sir. Last time... last time was an accident. I forgot to lock the door from the inside, otherwise you wouldn't have gone in the wrong direction. You don't have to do this." As Ruoruo spoke, she carefully closed the box and pushed it back, as if she was afraid of accidentally damaging the things inside.

Nan Xu felt extremely uncomfortable watching this. He wanted to interrupt them, but he was afraid Ruo Ruo would turn around and blame him, and get angry with him. He wanted to turn around and leave, but he was afraid that these two people... In the end, he couldn't help but cough lightly.

Hadn't he bought her enough things from Linglong Pavilion? He had saved so much money over the years, and he had spent so much on Ruo Ruo. Her clothes were all made of the finest silks and satins, and her jewelry was exquisite and expensive. Why would he act like this in front of such a thing?

Even though he knew that Ruoruo was pretending, Nan Xu still felt a little uncomfortable.

"Eunuch Nan, just go and take care of other things." Qi Xunjing then realized that Eunuch Nan was still here.

Nan Xu was naturally reluctant to hear this, "Miss Ruoruo is timid by nature, so let's stay here with her."

Qi Xunjing looked at Eunuch Nan carefully, then looked at Ruoruo's face. A sense of disharmony arose in his heart, and he wanted to take Ruoruo away even more.

"Eunuch Nan, don't worry about me. You can go and take care of your own business first." Ruo Ruo turned her head and said cautiously.

She could vaguely sense Nan Xu's entanglement and helplessness, but everyone has their own path to follow, and her goal has never been the Jiaofangsi.

What's more, what's the point of Nan Xu staying here? Is he trying to test the results of his teaching?