Chapter 198 Locked Up
Chi Che has had a hard time recently.
After his parents divorced, he was thrown to his mother.
His last name is Chi.
How can I go to the Zhong family?
He thought that this was all his eldest brother's idea, and as long as he saw his father, he would be allowed in.
But it was as if my father had disappeared. He had been staying in the Marquis' Mansion for such a long time, but there was no trace of him.
He was also warned and threatened by Chi Yuan.
He tried his best to make himself look as miserable as possible and continued to squat at the corner gate, just for a chance to enter the palace.
But it's no use.
Chi Yuan's heart is made of iron.
Chi Che went to the government office to ask, and was told that his father had taken a long vacation.
It was a leisurely position just as the new emperor ascended the throne, so no one cared why he didn't show up for work.
Chi Che tried all kinds of ways, but he just couldn't get into the Marquis' Mansion.
On the day the princess and Chi Yuan got married, he went to find his aunt, Madam Jin, early in the morning, hoping to sneak into the mansion with her.
But my aunt said, "The Marquis's Mansion hasn't sent an invitation, so it's not convenient for us to come."
"But the Zhong family is a relative of the Marquis's Mansion. My uncle and aunt are getting married, so how can my uncle and aunt not go?" Chi Che was anxious.
Jin glanced at him dimly, "You forgot, your mother is divorced, and the Zhong family and the Marquis' Mansion are no longer related."
Chi Che's eyes were filled with anxiety.
His maternal grandfather, Old Master Zhong, did not hold a high official position, but he was stubborn and refused to go to the Marquis' Mansion no matter what.
Then you can only go by yourself.
He didn't believe that he could be stopped from entering on the wedding day.
As a result, he was hit by a club just a few steps after leaving the Zhong family.
When I woke up, I was in a cemetery in the wilderness, and the sun was about to set.
He was so scared that he almost died.
He ran into the city at full speed.
How could he have the energy to cause trouble in the Marquis' Mansion?
I hid in the Zhong family for several days and felt like I had lost my soul.
I finally got a good night's sleep.
But my mother is not feeling well.
Hearing her shouting that she wanted to see her father, Chi Che gritted his teeth and went to the Marquis' Mansion.
He deliberately waited until Qu Ling and Chi Yuan were together and jumped out
Chi Yuan couldn't go too far in front of the princess.
Chi Yuan looked unhappy and stood in front of Qu Ling, "Why are you here?"
"Brother, Princess," Chi Che knelt down immediately, "Let me go in and tell Dad that he can see Mom for the last time."
He turned to Qu Ling and begged, "Princess, can you please find a doctor for my mother?"
The Zhong family’s official position is too low, so they cannot afford to hire an imperial physician.
Qu Ling gently moved the Buddhist beads on his wrist with his fingertips, and remembered who the person in front of him was.
Chi Yuan noticed Qu Ling's gaze and apologized, "It's my fault for disturbing your peace."
Chi Che widened his eyes. What time was it? Did anyone hear him?
"I'll take you back to the courtyard first," Chi Yuan said to Qu Ling, "I'll have someone send him away."
The Buddhist beads paused for a moment between Qu Ling's fingers.
"Let me do it," she said softly, a dark light flashing in her eyes, "I promised you. Fortunately, there is still something for me to do."
Chi Che didn't understand this riddle at all, and felt an inexplicable chill on his back.
"Have you eaten?" Qu Ling changed the subject, a smile appeared between his eyebrows, and he looked very approachable.
Chi Che was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed.
The county lord is still the best.
He quickly shook his head, "Not yet."
"Come in and have something to eat first," Qu Ling waved to him, a faint smile on his lips, "I'll have someone inform the Marquis. As for whether the Marquis wants to go to the Zhong family, it depends on his own opinion."
Chi Che immediately got up, glanced at Chi Yuan triumphantly, and turned to Qu Ling flatteringly, "Sister-in-law is still the best."
"I'm in a good mood today." Qu Ling turned and went into the mansion.
But Chi Che always felt that something was wrong.
It was not until he completely entered the Marquis' Mansion that he shuddered.
Today is the day when the princess's father is buried. How can she be in a good mood?
Chi Che felt an indescribable weirdness, and his heart tightened uncontrollably.
There is an ice jar in the pavilion, and the coolness is refreshing.
Chi Che sighed.
The living standard of the Zhong family is much worse than that of the Marquis' Mansion.
He wolfed down his food, occasionally stealing glances at the two people opposite him.
Chi Yuan was peeling lotus seeds for Qu Ling himself, carefully removing the lotus core.
Qu Ling ate lotus seeds in small bites, and the Buddhist beads on his wrist shone with a warm luster.
Chi Che ate until he was about 70% full, put down his chopsticks, and asked tentatively, "Sister-in-law, my mother's..."
He had learned his lesson and realized that asking Chi Yuan for help was useless.
"Are you still eating?" Qu Ling asked slowly, "Let's talk after you finish eating."
Chi Che could actually still eat a little.
So I picked up my chopsticks and continued eating.
He always felt that something was wrong. Was the princess always so easy to talk to?
Why does mother say every day that the princess will bring unrest to the family?
"Sister-in-law, I'm really full this time." Chi Che put down his chopsticks, thinking about the Zhong family, "Can I go and tell my father to go to the Zhong family to see my mother first?"
"Go back to your original yard, take a bath, and get some of your usual clothes to go to the Zhong family."
Qu Ling smiled brightly, "I'll talk to your brother about the Marquis."
Chi Che was overjoyed. After thanking her repeatedly, he followed the maid.
He soaked in the hot water happily, thinking about how to take the opportunity to stay in the mansion for a few more days, preferably without having to leave.
After changing into clean clothes, he pushed the door open to go out, but found that the door did not move at all.
"Open the door," he slammed it hard. "Who locked it?"
A cold and hard voice came from outside the door, "Second Young Master, please forgive me. The princess has ordered that you are not allowed to leave."
Chi Che felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave, and then he suddenly realized.
The princess is not kind at all; she is clearly smiling but hiding a dagger.
He kicked the door frantically, "What do you mean? Let me out, I want to see my dad."
No one answered.
In Shuofeng Courtyard, Qu Ling leaned against the window, listening to the faint shouting from afar, with a slight smile on his lips.
It’s not good to leave people outside, they must be kept under your nose.
"Three days have passed since our wedding. Starting tomorrow, I will get up early to study." She turned around and said solemnly to Chi Yuan.
Chi Yuan laughed, "Okay, I will teach you everything I know."
The candlelight is out, the night is lingering, and I can't sleep because of my longing for you.
Qu Ling did what he said and got up as soon as it was 05:00.
After she went to Jiangzhou, no one ever disciplined her. After returning to the capital, she became even more unruly. It was indeed painful for her to get up early.
"In ancient times, people rose to dance upon hearing the cock-crow; nowadays, people receive instruction the next morning."
When Tingqin came in to help with the washing and dressing, she sighed, "People say that young people study hard, but I didn't expect that the princess started studying hard after getting married."
"How can I be miserable here? I have you to serve me. I have charcoal in winter and ice in summer." She looked at Chi Yuan with a smile, "and I have a Jinshi master as my teacher."
In this world, women, not to mention those from poor families, even ladies from wealthy families, hired female teachers when they were studying.
Men read men's books, and women read women's books.
Why can't men and women read the same books?
This thought came to her mind and she silently wrote it down.
Today is the day to return home.
The last person in Dingxiang Marquis’ Mansion was buried yesterday, so it doesn’t matter if I don’t go back.
After morning class, Chi Yuan went to the Dali Temple.
Qu Ling saw him out and said, "Take a leave of absence this afternoon. We are going to pay respects to my mother."
After Chi Yuan left, the gentleness between Qu Ling's eyebrows disappeared in an instant.
"Princess, the Marquis doesn't know that the second young master has also been locked up." Guanqi came to the Marquis's mansion and spent a few days searching everywhere.
"Let's go, let's go see the Marquis and tell him that Mrs. Zhong is dying." Qu Ling's eyes were cold.
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