Qin Minglang recalled their past affection and felt more and more regretful.
He immediately raised his hand and knocked on the courtyard gate.
Soon, footsteps came from inside, along with Jiang Qingwan's gentle reply.
"Lian'er, I'll go open it. You should prepare the snacks and the charcoal for brewing tea as soon as possible."
The courtyard gate in front of them was quickly opened.
Jiang Qingwan wore a light green dress, with light makeup, and her black hair was styled in a bun typical of unmarried women, adorned with an exquisite gold openwork cloud hairpin, the top of which was inlaid with a large pearl.
Elegant and luxurious, it made her stunningly beautiful face even more radiant and captivating.
Qin Minglang's heart was pounding with excitement, and he stepped forward to hold Jiang Qingwan's hand.
"Wan'er".
Jiang Qingwan's smile vanished instantly, and she coldly stepped aside.
What are you doing here?
Qin Minglang suppressed the urge to pull the person into his arms and cherish them, his peach blossom eyes filled with deep affection.
"I came to see how you are doing. Although I spoke harshly when we parted last time, I have been thinking about you and worrying about you every day these past few days."
He looked as if he wanted to dig out his true heart and show it to Jiang Qingwan.
Jiang Qingwan felt nauseous.
"Are you done talking? If you're done, get out."
Qin Minglang immediately raised his hand to brace against the door, his face full of earnest advice.
"Wan'er, don't pretend to be strong in front of me. Do you know how heartbroken I am to see you dressed up like this, just to please the Ninth Prince so that he can take you in as a shameful concubine in this backyard?"
“I have already investigated my father’s imprisonment. The Ninth Prince’s men arrived at such a convenient time, didn’t you suspect anything? He’s using you to eliminate his rivals. You and my father are both victims.”
"He deliberately stirred up public opinion; what he really wanted to target was the Su family. Because the old prince has extremely high prestige in the army and is his biggest threat. Otherwise, why would he tolerate a divorced woman like you living in the prince's mansion? Can't you see reality now?"
"Come with me, don't help the evildoer anymore. When you're no longer of any use to him, he'll kill you."
He spoke with heartfelt sincerity, and his handsome face seemed just like it did when we first met five years ago—righteous and awe-inspiring, protecting the young.
Jiang Qingwan looked at him with clear, cold eyes.
He waited until he finished speaking before coldly opening his mouth.
"You had Qin Run choreograph a play and gave it to Hei Xiazi under the overpass to find people to spread it, trying to smear the Prince's Mansion and slander Mo Yunhan. Do you really think no one can find out?"
Qin Minglang's face instantly turned panicked.
His eyes began to dart away unnaturally.
"What...what are you saying? I don't understand. Run'er is a good student at the Imperial Academy now, how could she do such a thing?"
"Not everyone in the Imperial Academy is a good student."
A languid and charming voice came from behind.
Mo Qingrui was helped down from the carriage by her maid. Behind her were three more carriages, each luxurious and grand, clearly not from an ordinary family.
Qin Minglang quickly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"I wonder whose wife she is, and when she became acquainted with my Wan'er."
Mo Qingrui gave him a disdainful look.
"Your Wan'er?"
Qin Minglang immediately introduced himself.
"My name is Qin Minglang, and I am Wan'er's husband, with whom she was betrothed."
"Oh dear, Lord Qin, that's not a very accurate way to put it. You and Wan'er have been divorced for a long time. Calling her 'husband' again is a bit shameless!"
Fu An'an got off the second carriage, her face full of disdain.
Qin Minglang immediately recognized her, and when he remembered buying the shop, his face turned bright red with embarrassment.
But Fu An'an was just a merchant, so he wasn't afraid.
His back straightened up very quickly.
"So it's Mr. Fu. This is a private matter between Wan'er and me, and it has nothing to do with you."
Fu An'an wasn't annoyed; she smiled sweetly at Mo Qingrui.
“Princess Qingrui, look, a man has to be thick-skinned. He married a new woman after climbing the social ladder and abandoned Wan’er. Now that Wan’er has become capable, he’s back to pester me. If I had that kind of shamelessness, what business in the capital wouldn’t I be able to do?”
Qin Minglang was startled.
When Fu An'an came out, he thought that the carriages were filled with merchant women.
Unexpectedly, there was also a princess, so she quickly cupped her hands towards Mo Qingrui again.
"So you are Princess Qingrui, my apologies for my rudeness."
Zhu Huaijun and Lu Ning also stepped down from the carriage one after the other.
Qin Minglang did not know Lu Ning, but he had met Zhu Huaijun.
I was shocked again.
Zhu Huaijun's father was a renowned general. Five years ago, when his troops were ordered to go on an expedition, it was General Zhu himself who went to the military camp to offer a sacrifice to the flag.
I heard that General Zhu is now guarding the southern border and has already become a first-rank military marquis.
Jiang Qingwan was able to know so many powerful and wealthy women.
Qin Minglang was overjoyed, straightened his sleeves, and bowed again.
“Miss Zhu, I have met your father a few times. I never expected that my daughter Wan’er would have such a connection with you.”
Zhu Huaijun's expression was indifferent, and he didn't even acknowledge her.
Mo Qingrui's eyes sparkled as she said with a charming smile, "Let me introduce you to General Qin. The last one is Lu Ning, the only daughter of the Lu family and the wife of Xiao Ping, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
Qin Minglang was utterly shocked.
The Minister of Revenue is getting old, so the most likely candidate for promotion is Xiao Ping, the Right Vice Minister.
Moreover, the Lu family has a profound family tradition of learning, which is unmatched by others.
He grew increasingly excited, his waist almost bending to the ground as he bowed.
"Greetings, Madam Xiao. My Wan'er is truly blessed to have won your favor."
He said he was about to get up, and looked eagerly at Jiang Qingwan.
"Wan'er, quickly invite our distinguished guest in."
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