Chapter 417 Discovering Identity
Qu Xincha's face turned pale and he looked a little flustered.
She just stared blankly in the direction of Su Xueyi, forgetting to react.
It felt like being struck by lightning.
All the color had drained from her face.
She watched in a trance.
"Su...Su Xueyi?"
"How could that be? The Su family has been exiled. Some people say Su Xueyi is dead..."
Qu Xincha murmured to herself, her voice so low and soft that only she could hear it.
Yes, in Qu Xincha's heart, Su Xueyi had already lost her life.
Many people were exiled from the capital to such a far and cold place in the north and lost their lives along the way.
The Su family was in such a serious situation at the time, and there were people specifically suppressing them. How could he still be alive?
And he came to the capital alive.
Her clothes, appearance and temperament are all the same as when she was in the Su family.
When the Su family was exiled, Su Xueyi was still young.
Even after so many years, Qu Xincha can still recognize Su Xueyi's appearance.
Because at that time, her mother often took her to the Su Mansion.
Moreover, she still remembers very clearly what Su Xueyi's mother looked like when she was young.
Because Su Xueyi's mother was extremely beautiful and talented, she was the most famous in the capital.
Su Xueyi's parents were both outstanding, so Su Xueyi looked remarkably talented when she was young.
The features and eyebrows of the person in front of her made her feel that this was what Su Xueyi would look like when she grew up.
Qu Xincha looked over there and felt her hands and feet were cold.
Qu Xincha was flustered and even felt a little scared and panicked.
It's just that she always hides her emotions very well, so people can't tell anything.
Qu Xincha's hands at her sides were tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.
Lu Mei, the maidservant beside her, saw that her face looked a little off and thought she was sick or unwell, so she asked, "Princess, are you feeling unwell?"
Although the Crown Prince's Consort has no status in the mansion, it's because the Crown Prince attaches so much importance to her.
The Crown Prince is so chaste for the sake of his wife that he doesn't even have a concubine in his house.
Therefore, they must take good care of the Crown Prince's Consort. If anything happens to the Crown Prince's Consort, the Crown Prince will not let them go.
Qu Xincha listened to the maid's words and hurriedly came back to her senses: "No, nothing."
She was not sure if that person was Su Xueyi.
Just in a moment, he entered the store.
Qu Xincha looked up and saw that it was a newly opened store. It seemed that it had not yet opened and there was not even a plaque.
Maybe she was overthinking it. Su Xueyi had always set very high standards for himself since he was a child. He believed that scholars, farmers, artisans and merchants were of low status, so it was impossible for him to deal with merchants.
Besides, Su Xueyi has been a cold person since she was a child, and she always looks indifferent to everything.
How can he be so gentle to a woman?
Yes, Qu Xincha saw it clearly just now. The man was gentle and considerate to the woman next to him.
Not even Weissen treated her like that.
The woman was dressed in ordinary clothes, just rough clothes, without even a headdress on her head, looking very shabby.
When Qu Xincha thought of this, a sarcastic arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.
She thought, she must be overthinking it.
Qu Xincha restrained his expression, calmed himself down and said, "Let's go into the bookstore!"
Qu Xincha wrote some poems and was quite famous in the capital, so her poetry collection was very popular.
Sometimes Qu Xincha would come to the bookstore and hand the books to the owner, who would naturally print some books.
Qu Xincha did this to create a good reputation.
She does everything with purpose.
It's just that no one knows this.
When Qu Xincha lowered his head, there was a cold look in his eyes.
The maid Lumei looked at the Crown Prince's Consort, and for some reason she felt a chill running up from the soles of her feet.
She was a little confused. The Crown Prince's Consort seemed easy to talk to on weekdays, but sometimes she couldn't help shivering.
…
Su Xueyi and Shen Yueyao naturally didn't notice this.
All Shen Yueyao was thinking about was finishing the mural as soon as possible so that she could open the store.
Su Xueyi's eyes were full of Shen Yueyao, so naturally she would not pay attention to others, let alone the people on the street.
To him, no one is more important than Yao Niang.
He couldn't get enough of looking at Yao Niang every day.
The gentle and affectionate look in his eyes was naturally not concealed.
Of course, he didn't know that someone had seen him carefully helping Shen Yueyao get off the carriage and reaching out to hold her hand.
After entering, Su Xueyi saw the colorful murals on the wall at a glance.
Even though he was proficient in calligraphy and painting, he had never seen such a painting method.
The colorful paintings on the murals will attract your attention at first sight.
Because of the colors, the paintings on the wall look lifelike.
It feels like you are in such a beautiful scenery.
It seemed as if petals were falling one after another, and there seemed to be a faint fragrance in the breath.
It is different from the incense used by the nobles nowadays. This scent is clean and elegant, not strong. It makes people feel pleasant when they smell it, and even makes people feel relaxed when they smell this light fragrance.
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Xueyi's expression and couldn't help asking, "How is it? Does it look good?"
Su Xueyi nodded and said, "Yeah, it looks good."
"My Yao Niang is really amazing. I have never seen such a painting method or such a painting before."
"Even if this isn't just a milk tea and dessert shop, or anything else, the elegant environment and paintings like this will attract many people."
What Su Xueyi said was true.
Nowadays, many people like to be pretentious and also like things like poetry and painting.
Not to mention that the store opened by Yao Niang exudes an elegant style everywhere.
Every part of the wall including the lanterns is decorated very well.
Lanterns come in a variety of styles and colors.
It is daytime now, but you can imagine how great the effect will be when the lanterns are lit at night.
Shen Yueyao was very happy to hear Su Xueyi's praise, and said, "Thank you for your praise and appreciation."
"With what you said, I have more confidence in running a successful milk tea shop."
"I plan to open the shop on the day the results are announced. There will be a lot of people coming to see the results, and they can come to the milk tea shop nearby to drink milk tea and eat desserts."
Their store is not far from where the imperial examination results are announced.
After she came to the capital, she could hear many people talking while walking on the streets.
I heard that the busiest time is when the results of the Spring Examination are announced.
The candidates who passed the imperial examinations and the noble families would pay close attention to the list.
I heard that there will be a lot of people surrounding it in three layers inside and outside.
Su Xueyi smiled and said, "It will indeed be very lively."
"You know?" Shen Yueyao blinked and looked at Su Xueyi.
Su Xueyi explained gently, "When my second brother was taking the exam, I would go with my eldest brother and the others when the results were announced. It was always very lively, with many people on the streets and the nearby restaurants and teahouses filled with people. Everyone was discussing the news of the results..."
Thinking of her youth, Su Xueyi's eyes and eyebrows were filled with tenderness.
Everything was fine in the Su family at that time.
At that time, Su Xueyi read and studied every day and had nothing to worry about.
At that time, when the second brother went on the scientific examination, they would also follow and pay attention.
Not only did their own family members pay attention to their own imperial examination results, but the noble families in the capital would also pay attention to this at that time.
My second brother is also very knowledgeable.
He has a good memory, so he also remembers the lively scene at that time.
It was indeed a good thing that Yao Niang opened a shop at that time.
There will be a lot of people on the streets that day, and ordinary people will go out to play.
Shen Yueyao said with bright eyes: "That's perfect, let's open the store at that time."
Shen Yueyao seemed to have thought of something and said, "Oh right, I also heard that there was a thing about catching a son-in-law from the list. Is that true?"
Su Xueyi shook her head and said, "I really don't know about this."
When he was young, he didn't care about these things at all. He was concerned about who was first on the list in terms of knowledge. As for the matter of catching a son-in-law below the list, he didn't know about it.
Moreover, she had not been in the capital in recent years, so Su Xueyi had no idea what the local atmosphere was like.
Shen Yueyao looked up and blinked as she looked at Su Xueyi.
I just think her Su Xueyi is really pretty.
Seeing Shen Yueyao's tangled expression, Su Xueyi seemed to understand something and said, "I have Yao Niang, which is enough. Besides, I know martial arts, so don't worry about anything else."
Shen Yueyao blinked and said, "Do you know what I was thinking just now?"
Su Xueyi smiled and gently touched Shen Yueyao's hair. How could she not know?
They were just discussing the matter of catching a son-in-law from the list, and this girl immediately looked at him with a conflicted expression. How could he not know?
Su Xueyi just thought that his awkward little wife was very cute at the moment.
Just looking at her made his heart soften.
Shen Yueyao thought so too. Since Su Xueyi knew martial arts, she didn't need to worry about anything.
"Oh, by the way, I also need to promote it in advance, hand out flyers, and hire some people to spread the word among the crowd, so that everyone knows that the milk tea shop is open."
Shen Yueyao still remembers that when people here open a business, they will invite dragon and lion dancers to attract people into the store.
Shen Yueyao thought, let’s not invite the dragon and lion dances for now.
If possible, she would like to write down modern songs and ask people to sing them in the store.
Only by being unique can everyone know that their store is also unique.
Shen Yueyao thought about this and planned to make arrangements right away.
"Then I'll go paint the mural first. You can walk around the store and take a look. You can give me any comments you want."
Su Xueyi looked at Shen Yueyao, whose eyes were bright and happy. A gentle smile appeared on his face. When he spoke, his voice was filled with the warmth of spring. He said in a very good-tempered manner, "Okay, go ahead and get busy."
"But don't get too tired."
In Su Xueyi's opinion, Shen Yueyao really likes to do these things.
She has her own interests in business.
For Su Xueyi, as long as Shen Yueyao is happy, that's all that matters.
Su Xueyi looked at the murals on the wall and wanted to see more.
He wondered, is this how paintings are done in her world?
After looking at the murals for a while, Su Xueyi walked around and really felt that this store was different from other stores and very unique.
Literati and scholars would like to come to such a place.
The first floor is an open hall, and the second floor is composed of separate private rooms. The private rooms are located next to the windows, creating a quiet and elegant environment.
He also discovered that the murals in each private room were decorated differently.
There is also a sofa.
Yes, Su Xueyi knew this was a sofa.
I also have one in my room at home.
It was custom-made by a craftsman specially hired by Shen Yueyao.
Sitting on it, it is soft, comfortable and relaxing, unlike a chair.
…
Wei Guogong Mansion
After Qu Xincha came back from the bookstore, he looked dazed.
No matter what she did, she couldn't help but think about the person she saw at the door of the store.
I always feel it’s Su Xueyi.
Over the years, in order to avoid being discovered, she never inquired about any news related to the Su family.
Qu Xincha went to drink water with trembling hands, and in her panic, the cup in her hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
She squatted down in a panic and accidentally scratched her hand.
The maid came in hurriedly, "Princess, how are you? Are you hurt?"
Qu Xincha shook her head: "It's okay, just put it away quickly."
"yes!"
"Also, don't tell the prince, don't let him worry."
Her hand had just been bleeding accidentally, but she didn't want anyone to know.
Wei Sen is a meticulous person. If he finds something, he might guess the clues.
So Qu Xinchajue must be extra careful.
Although the maid was confused, she didn't think much about it. She just thought that maybe the Crown Prince's wife didn't want the Crown Prince to worry.
After the maids had packed up and left, Qu Xincha felt a little restless when she sat down.
After thinking about it, Qu Xincha stood up and walked out. Seeing the maid, she asked, "Is the prince at home?"
"In reply to the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince is in the study."
Qu Xincha nodded, his expression changed, and he went to the kitchen to get some tea and snacks and walked towards the study.
Arriving at the door of the study, the guard wanted to report, but Qu Xincha waved his hand and said, "No need to report, I'll just take the things in."
After Qu Xincha entered and was about to pass the screen, he suddenly heard a sound from inside.
It seems like someone is reporting something.
Wei Sen said coldly: "You mean, the only person Wei Chuan has had an argument with recently is Su Xueyi in Wenhua Building?"
"Yes, Prince, from what I can see now, it was him. The Second Young Master sent a servant to follow him that day, but he lost him. I don't know what happened afterwards."
Because the second young master also has his own assassins around him, if he wants to do something, he will arrange for the assassins to do it.
When Qu Xincha heard the name Su Xueyi, he almost dropped the tray in his hand.
She was so frightened that her heart almost jumped out of her throat.
It’s really Su Xueyi.
Su Xueyi came to the capital?
Wasn't he exiled?
Qu Xincha was extremely confused for a moment.
Wei Sen said coldly: "Su Xueyi, the former prodigy of the capital, the third son of the Su family!"
Wei Sen was no stranger to this name.
"Indeed, after the new emperor ascended the throne and issued a general amnesty, the Su family no longer had any criminal records. With Su Xueyi's ability, her entry into the capital will naturally not be affected. Not to mention that when our emperor was still a prince, he was taught by Old Master Su and has a very good relationship with the Su family."
"The Emperor is planning to reuse the Su family!"
After the new emperor ascended the throne, the Duke of Wei was in an awkward position.
If it weren't for the military power and the golden medal of immunity from death, the emperor might not have retained the status of the Wei family as the Duke of Wei.
The emperor didn't even dare to use the Wei family to do things.
But the emperor will use the Su family.
"Go investigate all the information about Su Xueyi and the Su family. The more detailed the better."
"Don't act rashly for now, and don't touch him. The emperor is still keeping an eye on the Wei family."
The emperor was just waiting for the Wei family to get into trouble and provide themselves with evidence.
So he has to be careful.
At this moment, Qu Xincha became nervous and his breathing became rapid.
“Who is it?”
After Wei Sen finished explaining the situation to the assassins, he suddenly noticed the movements around him.
Qu Xincha's face turned pale, and he could only walk in and say, "It's me!"
Wei Sen looked at Qu Xincha and saw his expression changed. He waved his hand and the assassin disappeared from the spot.
Wei Sen asked, "Why are you here?"
Wei Sen values Qu Xincha very much, but he doesn't like anyone to enter his study when he is discussing things in the study.
Everyone knows his rules.
If it were someone else, Wei Sen would have dealt with him directly.
It was just Qu Xincha, Wei Sen wouldn't blame him for anything.
Qu Xincha took the tray in her hand and said, "You've been busy with things in the mansion recently and haven't had a good meal or rest. I'm a little worried, so I brought you some refreshments."
"Did I disturb you just now?"
Wei Sen looked at Qu Xincha deeply and said, "Did you hear what I just said?"
Qu Xincha shook her head and said, "I didn't hear clearly."
Wei Sen looked at Qu Xincha deeply, his expression so deep that it was hard to tell what he was thinking.
"I think you also know that Su Xueyi is back. Don't you have any other thoughts?"
Qu Xincha knew that Wei Sen was testing her.
"I am now your wife, the consort of the Duke of Wei. What do you want me to think?"
Wei Sen slowed his tone and said, "Xincha, you know my bottom line and what I cannot tolerate."
"Su Xueyi is back, but don't forget, you were the one who provoked me first."
Wei Sen lifted Qu Xincha's head and said, "So you can only be mine."
Qu Xincha's eyes moved and she said, "I understand. I didn't know much about the Su family back then, and I didn't have any feelings for the third son of the Su family. It was my parents who arranged it."
"You are my own choice, you are the one I care about."
"Besides, judging by the time, Su Xueyi must have had another woman by her side."
"He came from the country, and perhaps he has married a wife in his exile."
At this moment, Qu Xincha couldn't help but think of that woman.
It looks like that is Su Xueyi, and is that woman his wife?
Qu Xincha's eyes were gloomy. She brought this up on purpose because she knew that Wei Sen would definitely do something with this news.
Qu Xincha is used to taking advantage of others to do things for him.
Wei Sen said disdainfully: "A country girl?"
"If that's the case, will he never forget you?"
Wei Sen still cares about the engagement between Qu Xincha and Su Xueyi, and the fact that they were childhood sweethearts.
Wei Sen still didn't quite trust Qu Xincha.
Perhaps because of the incident that happened to the Su family that year, Qu Xincha did not hesitate to cancel the engagement with Su Xueyi.
Wei Sen always felt that he couldn't see clearly what was in Qu Xincha's heart.
Even though she acted very submissive, it was she who took the initiative to appear in front of him and provoke him.
But sometimes he would wonder, if he was not the prince of Duke Wei, would she still appear and provoke him?
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