Chapter 51 Chapter 51 20

Originally, if these two people were asking for more than one favor, Qi Ruiyi might have simply agreed. After all, he still had a lot of things to do, and matters like this with the Jiaofangsi were just a matter of a word from him.

But today, both of them came here for the same person.

Even if he wanted to agree, he didn't have the ability to split someone in two. Furthermore, he was genuinely curious about what was so special about this girl named Ruo Ruo.

When Qi Xunjing heard what Murong Bai asked for, he was shocked at first, but then he thought about Ruo Ruo's appearance and Murong Bai's previous style, and found it not surprising.

But in this case, he also knew that Ruoruo's matter today would probably be temporarily shelved.

But he was also glad that he had come here today to make his request. If he had not come today, Murong Bai would have gotten what he wanted.

Fortunately, there is still a chance now.

He sincerely hoped that Ruo Ruo could be free rather than go from one cage to the next.

He felt pity for and admired the girl, so he didn't want to force her, and certainly wouldn't allow anyone else to force her.

After Qi Ruiyi sent the two away, he became interested in this matter for a rare time. He planned to send someone to find out who this Ruoruo was and what method she used to make the two people come to him together.

"Why doesn't the emperor go there by himself? He can also go out and relax." The eunuch who had just stopped Murong Bai said cautiously.

He had been serving the emperor since he was the Sixth Prince, so even now that Qi Ruiyi has become the emperor, he is much bolder in speaking to him than others.

It wasn't that he was arrogant and reckless, but rather that he truly felt sorry for Qi Ruiyi. The late emperor had been on the verge of death, leaving behind a mess that his master had been left to clean up. After so much hard work, and now that the late emperor was finally gone, he naturally hoped his master could stop and rest.

Always worrying about these state and royal affairs, not to mention other things, even this sight is unbearable.

As soon as he made this suggestion, Qi Ruiyi was bewitched. Otherwise, why did he say that he and Murong Bo were cousins? In fact, he didn't like to be busy with these state affairs. If the relationship between the princes was not so bad, he would not have insisted on taking the throne.

But people often have no choice but to do things. He has been forced to do so for so many years and has trained himself step by step. However, when others said this, they also felt that he should take a rest.

"Okay, let's go for a walk." He was almost done with his work anyway. Otherwise, Murong Bo and Prime Minister Qi wouldn't have had the time to go to the Music Bureau today and then do this to him. Since they were going, there was nothing he couldn't do.

It was already late, but the Jiaofangsi could refuse admission to other people, but not to him.

Not to mention, this is when the Jiaofangsi is at its busiest.

When Qi Ruiyi arrived, the entire Jiaofangsi was ablaze with lights, lantern after lantern, as bright as day. There was constant laughter and occasional music.

"Sir, please come in. You look unfamiliar. Is this your first time here? Is there any girl you want to meet? I would like to arrange one for you." The girls in the Jiaofangsi naturally would not stay at the door. When they saw someone coming, they would rush over. Usually, the young eunuchs were responsible for leading people in and serving tea, water and dishes.

These eunuchs often have a good eye. From the first step Qi Ruiyi took into the Jiaofangsi, they estimated the grade of the accessories he was wearing.

"I heard that there is a girl named Ruoruo here. Could you please ask her to come out and meet me?" Qi Ruiyi stated his purpose directly.

"This..." The smile on the little eunuch's face froze.

No, he knew that there was a girl named Ruoruo in their Jiaofangsi, but because of his status, he rarely had access to her!

He only knew that the girl was protected very closely by Eunuch Nan. Not only did she not meet guests at this time, she rarely came out even during the day.

I just heard today that the girl met a guest, but the guest's identity was also very important. Although this young man was well-dressed and had a good temperament, he had no say in such matters!

Eunuch Nan, who was in charge, went out again. Before leaving, he specifically instructed outsiders not to disturb the girls who had not received customers.

As a result, not long after this statement was made, this person asked to see Miss Ruoruo, who rarely went out.

The usually eloquent young eunuch was in a rare dilemma.

What he learned from the first day he entered the Jiaofangsi was that he could not refuse guests. Unless there was an order from above, he would always meet the requests of the guests who came to the Jiaofangsi. From the first step he took in the Jiaofangsi, he was responsible for taking good care of the guests he received.

But Eunuch Nan's words were there, so he naturally didn't dare to disobey.

"Sir, would you like to meet the other girls? The girls in our Jiaofangsi are all beautiful, and all of them have unique skills. Miss Ruoruo has never received any guests, nor does she have a name tag. Without the permission of the head of the department, I cannot bring her here without permission. The other girls are not bad either."

Before the young eunuch finished speaking, the people following Qi Ruiyi were unhappy. Their emperor just wanted to meet the girl from the Music Bureau, but he was rejected. The people from the Music Bureau were really unreasonable.

Qi Ruiyi didn't think there was anything wrong. Every place has its own rules. If anyone's request could be met casually, it would probably cause chaos.

This young eunuch didn't know his own identity, so it was quite good that he could do this.

He asked someone around him to pass a sign to the young eunuch. The sign was golden and looked very majestic. The young eunuch panicked when he saw it and wanted to kneel down immediately, but was stopped by Qi Ruiyi.

He just smiled and asked, "I wonder if I can meet Miss Ruoruo now."

The young eunuch nodded hurriedly, "I'll pass the message on right away."

He who knows the times is a hero. Not to mention that he is just a spineless little eunuch, even if the eunuch Nan in charge is looking at this token, he will still have to obey every word.

But he is really successful. He is qualified to see such a thing in his life.

When he hurried to the backyard to look for Miss Ruoruo, he was stopped by the maid, but he was not annoyed at all. He explained the situation and the impressive token in detail.

The maid who stopped him was the blind girl that Nan Xu had found for Ruoruo. After hearing what the young eunuch said, she knew the high status of the person holding the token, so she turned around and walked in without hesitation.

Although she was blind, she knew just as much as anyone else. She knew that the master she served must be extraordinary in appearance, and she also knew the special way that Eunuch Nan treated this master.

The master has always been gentle and kind. Even though she cannot see the master's appearance, after serving him for a long time, her heart has completely begun to be towards the master.

Such a distinguished guest naturally could not be neglected. If such a person was angered, the master would be the first to bear the brunt of the disaster. So even though she was worried, she still resolutely rushed in to report.

What's more, she could also sense that her master also had his own purpose and was eager to have more contact with the outside world.

If the master wanted to see that person, she, as a maid, would not be qualified to stop him, but if the master did not want to see him, she would not let others make things difficult for him.

After Ruoruo got the news, she naturally chose to go.

For someone who could hold the gold medal, what harm would it cause her to go? Although she had already had a pleasant chat with Qi Xunjing, it did not stop her from casting a wider net. Competition was the driving force. If she only interacted with one man, she would be treated as a dispensable plaything after a while.

People always push for more, and she can't trust these men, no matter how good they behave in front of her.

She had never forgotten her purpose. Murong Bo always looked out of place, and Ruo Ruo had been somewhat distrustful of him from the beginning. Qi Xunjing was renowned for his selfless dedication to his country and his people. Ruo Ruo had only just met him, and even if things seemed to go well on the surface, she couldn't guarantee his reaction after he learned of her identity.

She had mostly spent her time alone in her room, her understanding of human nature and the world coming largely from Nan Xu's words. Therefore, she would automatically assign these men to Nan Xu's words, making her unable to fully trust him. And to be honest, she and Qi Xunjing had only met twice.

However, it was obvious that her father had taught her carefully in the past, but the effect was very mediocre. She could not change her cowardly and timid character. After entering the Jiaofangsi, she accepted some of Nan Xu's words well. She thought that maybe she was destined not to be a good person from the beginning.

She followed the young eunuch without saying a word. She still looked timid, but her heart was very calm. She was just a little curious about who wanted to see her, and was wondering if she could be used.

The moment the young eunuch pushed open the door, she felt a surge of joy in her heart, simply because she really could not forget the man in front of her.

Of course, what was hard to forget was not his appearance or other features, but his identity - the former Sixth Prince and now the new Emperor.

It is undeniable that Qi Ruiyi's appearance is first-class. Although he is a cousin of Murong Bo, whom she met today, he gives people a completely different feeling. Just sitting there makes people feel a sense of admiration and sigh for no reason.

The last time they met, there were many people around. Although she had been thoughtful and left the purse on purpose, she had not looked closely at his appearance. Today, under the light of candlelight and coal lamp, she felt that the man was even more handsome.

Of course, no matter how handsome he is, it doesn’t matter; what matters is his identity.

Ruo Ruo's mind was full of twists and turns, and all kinds of thoughts went through her mind, but in reality she just raised her eyes to take a look, then bowed gracefully.

"Young Master..."

Qi Ruiyi noticed it when she stepped into the room. He originally wanted to guess her identity and see what kind of stunning beauty could bewitch his right-hand man so much. But when he saw the woman's clear eyes that were filled with a hint of fear, he changed his mind.

She was actually the girl he occasionally thought of when they last parted! Her purse was still in his bedroom. He had originally thought that if they were destined to meet again, he would return it to its original owner. If not, forget it and he wouldn't send anyone looking for it.

Now I didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence.

How can this not be considered fate?

He admired her because she was able to discover the fourth brother and speak out boldly, and he remembered her fall when she left even more clearly. He felt a little guilty for misunderstanding her thoughts, and his soft body, delicate fragrance, and purse that revealed a sense of contrast undoubtedly made it impossible for him to forget her easily.

Before he saw her, he could still deceive himself, thinking that he just had some admiration for her, but after seeing her, the uncontrollable joy in his heart made Qi Ruiyi know that perhaps he had already developed other thoughts. Maybe it was not an undying love, but there was always something different about her.

Otherwise, one would not treasure a purse that looks ordinary yet a little awkward.

But why did the little girl look even thinner? And she only called him "Young Master", so I wondered if she recognized him.

Soon his anxiety was dispelled because Ruo Ruo whispered, "Why is it you, sir?"

Qi Ruiyi smiled and asked, "Why can't it be me?"

Ruo Ruo pretended to be relieved after finding out it was him.

Qi Ruiyi naturally noticed her actions, and couldn't help but feel a little happy in his heart.

But he soon noticed the worry that appeared on the little girl's face.

"What's wrong?"

Ruo Ruo pursed her lips and said hesitantly, "Sir, could you please not tell anyone about the last time you saw me in Xicheng District?"

Qi Ruiyi frowned when he heard this. "What's wrong? Does the Jiaofangsi still not allow girls to go out? Or is someone bullying you?"

Especially when he suddenly thought of how timid the little girl was when they met last time, Qi Ruiyi began to feel suspicious and worried.

But the next second he remembered that she seemed to be the family member of a criminal, which was reflected in the words of Qi Xunjing and Murong Bai.

He just subconsciously failed to connect the person in front of him with the Ruo Ruo mentioned by those two people.

But with him around, what was a small rule like that? This little girl was good at asking for help, and she immediately turned to him for help.

I wonder how scared she will be when she finds out his identity in the future.

Qi Ruiyi thought about it in his heart, but agreed readily. When Ruoruo was worried, he repeatedly said that this was the first time they met.