Yun Qing lagged behind him by two steps, wanting to get a better look, but whether intentionally or unintentionally, Xie Rang's movements were too honest, and she couldn't find a single clue.
Moreover, it's not easy to ask. Yun Qing doesn't know if what she just felt was her imagination, and once she asks, it's hard to take it back.
Maybe I'm just seeing things?
Yun Qing shook her head slightly, no longer thinking about the matter, her mind preoccupied with another piece of good news.
At least after today, I won't have to take any more medicine.
Xie Rang silently curled his lips. The Grand Tutor's intuition and observation were as accurate as ever. He thought the Grand Tutor would think about it for a while, but he didn't expect him to not think about it deeply.
What a pity.
...
Knowing that tonight's dose was the last one, Yunqing administered the medicine swiftly, having prepared a piece of maltose in advance, which she then stuffed into Yunqing's mouth after he finished drinking the medicine.
Xie Rang paused. The Grand Tutor's reaction was too quick; before he could even act, his plan was nipped in the bud.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Yun Qing crunched the candy twice, her expectant gaze falling outside. "Come on, come with me to go out and have a look."
Yunqing's hand had been resting for so long that it was fully healed long ago, but because everyone was so concerned about her, she finally had the chance to remove the bandages and felt that her hand was moving much more smoothly.
Xie Rang readily agreed: "Okay."
He noticed a benefit: perhaps because they were away from home, the Grand Tutor was much more relaxed in conversation, unlike when they were in the capital, where the Grand Tutor always maintained a distance, making Xie Rang feel somewhat uncomfortable.
He knew that the Grand Tutor came from a place where everyone was equal, so he wanted to make the Grand Tutor as comfortable as possible when he was around him.
The world is so vast; if you can't control others, can't you at least change yourself?
Lin Chen continued to stay by their side to protect them, while Qinglan and Qingque moved into the open, their faces more or less disguised, since it was best for bodyguards not to let people see their true appearance.
As night fell, the streets were ablaze with lights. The atmosphere here was more open, with young masters and ladies from various families strolling through the streets, and vendors vying to sell their wares. The lively scene lived up to its reputation.
As summer approached, many beautiful flowers bloomed, and as soon as they disembarked, they were surrounded by flower vendors.
"Gentlemen, please buy some flowers. They can be given to your loved ones or to those who visit you."
No one can resist flowers. Yun Qing hadn't listened carefully to what they were saying, as she was already somewhat tempted. Before she could speak, Xie Rang spoke first.
"Wrap up those two lotus flowers."
Xie Rang readily paid the money, then promptly placed the flowers in Yun Qing's hands, his face serious: "Teacher, you are upright and honest, a perfect match for these lotus flowers."
Yun Qing, holding a high position, knew how to properly avoid suspicion and never used his position to accept bribes or seek personal gain. Even the remonstrance officials could not find fault with this.
As far as Xie Rang was concerned, she was someone he could admire from afar but not touch; it was in this respect that he was morally deficient.
"Are you praising me?" Yun Qing was quite surprised to hear this answer. She picked up the lotus flower and said happily, "I'll remember it, thank you Qi An."
[The little rascal is quite filial.]
A careless remark triggered all of Xie Rang's trigger points.
The moment Yun Qing turned around, Xie Rang's face immediately darkened. He gritted his teeth in resentment, thinking that his behavior was hardly filial piety.
...
Regardless of Xie Rang's mood, Yun Qing was in a good mood.
The capital city is actually quite lively, but because there are too many high-ranking officials there, the common people are not very open and relaxed, and it lacks the vibrant atmosphere of Jiangnan.
After the meal, Yunqing wasn't very interested in snacks or anything like that. Instead, she looked at some unusual items and noticed some women's jewelry, which was very exquisite.
[It's really pretty.]
Everyone has a heart that appreciates beauty, and Yunqing is no exception. Unlike Diancui, she doesn't lament that she can't have a normal life as a woman. The constraints on women in feudal times were always greater.
[Where is the pleasure of being a young lady confined to her chambers compared to being an official?]
It was precisely because of this that Yun Qing never complained about how troublesome it was to hide her identity.
She glanced at it, then looked away, casually picking out a few interesting trinkets and asking the vendor to pack them up.
When she glanced to the side, she noticed Xie Rang staring at the women's ornaments. Yun Qing raised an eyebrow teasingly: "Why are you still staring? Do you have a girl you like?"
Hmm, it seems the little tyrant's resolve not to have a harem isn't so firm after all?
Xie Rang's face stiffened for a moment: "What did the teacher say? Nothing."
What's the point of having a harem? Xie Rang had wandered around the harem during his difficult childhood. He had seen too many of the ways the late emperor's concubines schemed and plotted against each other to win his favor, and he was disgusted just thinking about it.
Even if she were to have a harem, she would only want the Grand Tutor.
Yun Qing felt uneasy under his gaze and subconsciously picked up the flowers to shield herself. She lowered her eyes and chuckled, "Alright, just kidding. Didn't you say there was a performance at Tongyoulou? It's almost time, let's go check it out."
Let's go.
Xie Rang harbored ulterior motives and dared not discuss such topics much before obtaining them, for fear of fueling his selfish desires.
Unfortunately, the Grand Tutor knew nothing about it, which made him restless.
However, a small incident occurred on the way. As Xie Rang turned his head, a young girl stood timidly in front of Yun Qing, wanting to hand her a sachet. Her eyes seemed to be shining with light.
"Young master, this is...this is for you!"
When she was in the capital, Yun Qing kept a low profile and avoided social interactions as much as possible. She also tried to keep a low profile when she went out that year, to the point that she almost forgot that her face was... actually quite good-looking.
But this is the first time I've encountered such a situation.
Yun Qing didn't want to hurt the girl's feelings, but it was really impossible for them. Just as she was about to refuse, the boy pulled her arm back.
Xie Rang looked at the girl, his tone cold but still polite: "I'm sorry, she already has a wife at home, so it's not appropriate."
"Ah?" The girl's face immediately showed a sad expression, and she dejectedly withdrew her hand. "Okay, I'm sorry, I disturbed you..."
Upon hearing the news, the little girl didn't linger and ran away quickly.
Xie Rang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
While worrying about whether the Grand Tutor would like men, they forgot that the Grand Tutor, dressed as a man, was also quite dashing and refined, and women in the capital often talked about him, so it was normal for him to arouse the admiration of young ladies.
Xie Rang found himself strange; on one hand, he wanted the whole world to know how good the Grand Tutor was, but on the other hand, he was annoyed that the Grand Tutor was so popular, which always made him feel insecure.
However, before his thoughts could wander, he heard a voice that sounded like a half-smile.
"Qi An is quite capable. I had no idea that I had a wife at home."
Yun Qing quietly twirled a flower petal, her clear gaze falling on Xie Rang with an exceptionally intense intensity.
Xie Rang immediately deflated: "Teacher, let me explain..."
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