Seeing Qi Yuning's annoyed face, Zhong Ming explained, "Princess, I'm not mocking Second Miss Lu for seeking a bright future, but I'm a cripple now. I can't give Second Miss Lu a bright future."
Qi Yuning looked at Zhong Ming's right wrist.
Zhong Ming raised his right hand, but it was extremely difficult to shake hands. "In terms of martial arts, my right hand is disabled, so it is difficult for me to go to the battlefield again. In terms of literature, even if I pass the imperial examination with my left hand, I can't become an official because of my disability. My life is destined to be mediocre. How dare I delay Miss Lu's life? Besides, Miss Lu now has a bright future."
Qi Yuning said, "She doesn't like your so-called bright future at all! If she hadn't been thinking of you, she wouldn't be so sad now. She put aside her dignity as the daughter of the Lu family and came to visit you today, but you treated her like this. You are really a waste of yourself and your heart!"
Qi Yuning was angry and spoke in a bad tone: "The spirit of the Qi Family Army is perseverance. Has the Qi Family Army suffered few setbacks since its establishment?
You only have your right hand disabled, but you still have your left hand. If you can't enter the court, you still have many ways to go. Opening an academy or a library, which one is not a way out?
The Qi Family Army is determined to move forward as long as they can. What about you? Are you still worthy of being a member of the Qi Family Army?
It's my fault for meddling in other people's business. You really are not worthy of Lu Baohua!
If you really like Lu Baohua, you shouldn't watch her suffer so much to marry someone she doesn't like.
Your hands are broken, is your heart broken too? Is your brain broken too?
Zhong Ming was rebuked by Qi Yuning, and it was like a revelation. He bowed to Qi Yuning and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your advice."
After Zhong Ming bowed to Qi Yuning, he strode forward to chase Lu Baohua.
Lu Baohua walked into an alley and no longer had the strength to move forward. She leaned against the wall and sobbed quietly.
The maidservant beside her comforted her, "Miss, please don't cry..."
Lu Baohua cried sadly. She had always cherished the dragonfly all these days...How could she have thought that in Zhong Ming's heart, she would be greedy for a bright future.
"Miss Lu Er!"
When Lu Baohua saw Zhong Ming running towards her, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
Zhong Ming stepped forward and said, "Second Miss Lu, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that to you just now. I'm very happy that you can come to visit me today."
"I'm sorry. Because of my hand injury, I've been living like a useless person, giving up on myself. I just feel that I'm not worthy of you and dare not ask for anything more. Now that you can come, I still have to hide like a turtle. It's really wrong."
"Although my hand is broken, I will still do my best to make you live the best life possible. Although I cannot be promoted to a noble or general, I will at least ensure that you have enough food and clothing and live a happy and peaceful life."
Lu Baohua stared blankly at Zhong Ming in front of her. She said, "Then why did you say something like, 'I have a bright future?'"
Zhong Ming stepped forward, held Lu Baohua's hand with his left hand, and said, "This is really my fault. Go ahead and hit me."
In the end, Lu Baohua did not hit Zhong Ming. She sobbed softly. When Zhong Ming saw her crying, his heart seemed to be twisted into a ball.
Zhong Ming said: "When Lingling came to North City, she called me Second Uncle. At that time, I thought about how I could be Lingling's Second Uncle, but I was also looking forward to meeting you.
But after seeing you, I feel even more inferior, afraid that I am not worthy of you.
You said you liked Mr. Xianchu, so I thought there was a chance for me to become Lingling's second uncle.
Second Miss Lu, I fell in love with you at first sight, and I fell in love with you again. If my hand hadn't been injured, I would have definitely fought with King Xu, but my hand..."
Lu Baohua looked at Zhong Ming's right hand, his eyes slightly red and his lips pursed as he said, "I don't mind. Even if your right hand is broken, you still have your left hand."
Zhong Ming pulled Lu Baohua into his arms and hugged her tightly. "Since we parted in Beicheng, I've thought about holding you in my arms countless times, but I always thought it would be too abrupt for you."
Lu Baohua reached out and carefully placed his hand on Zhong Ming's back.
Qi Yuning saw the two of them hugging each other at the entrance of the alley and coughed.
The two people in the alley heard Qi Yuning's cough and let go of their hands.
Qi Yuning said to Zhong Ming and Lu Baohua, "Come on, follow me into the palace."
Zhong Ming asked, "Enter the palace?"
Qi Yuning said, "Prince Xu and Second Master Lu and his wife have already made a verbal engagement. If you want to get married, shouldn't you hurry up and ask His Majesty for permission before Prince Xu?"
Zhong Ming bowed to Qi Yuning and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Although Qi Yuning did not need to be informed when entering the palace, he still informed Zhong Ming and Lu Baohua today.
When they entered the Taiji Hall, there was no incense burner in front of Emperor Shi Yuan.
Qi Yuning, Lu Baohua and Zhong Ming saluted Emperor Shi Yuan.
Lingling also shouted to the Shiyuan Emperor: "Grandfather!"
Emperor Shi Yuan said, "Everyone, get up. Lingling, come to Zuzu."
Lingling ran towards the Shiyuan Emperor and was held in his arms. Seeing this little face that looked so much like his grandson, the Shiyuan Emperor said, "You're looking more and more like your father."
Lingling whispered, "Grandpa, Lingling wants to be like mother. Mother is more beautiful!"
Emperor Shi Yuan smiled heartily and asked Qi Yuning below, "Is this little Zhong Xin's second son? He's already so big! I'm really old. When your father and Lingling were this young, I held him in my arms. In the blink of an eye, you've grown up so big."
Qi Yuning said from the side, "This time, we killed the Qin family traitors, and General Zhong Xin's two sons made great contributions. Zhong Ming's hand was shot by the Qin family traitor's arrow, and his right hand can hardly hold a pen. He used to have a good handwriting."
Lingling chimed in, "Yes, yes, Second Uncle's handwriting is so beautiful!"
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