Chapter 338: Shattered Dream
Hu Xin'er first helped Old Master Liu to calm down to prevent his blood vessels from bursting.
Then, she calmly took the ink-stained handkerchief, pointed at the pattern on it, and asked, "Grandfather, does this look familiar to you?"
Old Master Liu nodded.
Liu Zhi was even more proud: "Dad has a good relationship with the prince, so of course he knows what his handkerchief looks like! If you want to make a fuss about this handkerchief, you'd better stop now."
Hu Xin'er ignored her.
She continued to ask Old Master Liu: "Do you think this handkerchief belongs to the prince?"
Old Master Liu frowned: "This..."
How could he, a grown man, remember the style of the prince's handkerchief?
Liu Qingyi lost his temper and said, "This handkerchief was clearly used by the prince. How could it not be his?"
When Hu Xiner heard this, the corner of her eye twitched slightly.
If Liu Qingyi hadn't reminded her, she would have almost forgotten.
This handkerchief was used by that scumbag Prince. How disgusting!
She calmed herself down and explained, "Actually, this isn't the prince's handkerchief."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" As soon as these words were spoken, not only Liu Qingyi was angry, but the people in the first house were also furious.
Hu Xin'er said calmly, "Because this pattern is the same as the ones worn by palace maids and eunuchs, I think a eunuch must have handed the handkerchief to the prince. After wiping his sweat, the prince had nowhere to throw it, so he gave it to my cousin."
She was being very tactful.
In fact, it was Liu Qingyi who snatched the handkerchief that the other person had used to wipe his sweat.
"No, Grandfather, this isn't true!" Liu Qingyi stamped his feet anxiously. "The child smiled at me so tenderly at the time. How could he not be interested in me?"
Old Master Liu asked back with a dark face: "The prince also smiled at me, and also smiled at your mother. Could it be that he has feelings for both of us?"
He was obviously so angry that he spoke without thinking.
Hu Xiner tried to hold back her laughter.
Liu Qingyi's mouth drooped, and he began to sob: "No, you all lied to me - Grandfather, you are biased, you are only talking to Hu Xiner, you are no longer my grandfather -"
Old Master Liu felt a headache. "Now you know I'm your grandfather? Didn't you just arrogantly call me Liu?"
Seeing her granddaughter sobbing, the old lady sighed and said, "Old man, please say less. Yi'er is very sad."
Old Master Liu said with a dark face, "He's sad? I'm the one who's sad! The Crown Prince has been avoiding me lately, and the rumor in the capital that our Liu family is trying to marry into a wealthy family has spread everywhere! Our Liu family is completely disgraced!"
Liu Qingyi's dream of becoming the crown prince was tragically shattered, and Liu Zhi was also heartbroken.
Old Master Liu was very disappointed: "It's okay for a child to be ignorant, but you two adults are over 100 years old combined, how can you be so ignorant?!"
"I thought..." The old lady hesitated to speak.
Isn't it because he really has no money and is in a hurry that he made such a stupid move?
and……
Liu Zhi suddenly said as if he had grasped a lifeline: "Dad, now that the news has spread, Yi'er's reputation is no longer safe. This is all because of the prince's sudden visit! He must be responsible for us, Yi'er!"
Seeing that she was still stubborn, Old Master Liu turned away.
Liu Zhi rushed over relentlessly, "Dad! Dad! Yi'er is your granddaughter, you can't not think about her. Since the prince didn't come to propose marriage, we will take the initiative to discuss it...ah!"
She screamed and was thrown to the ground by Old Master Liu.
Old Master Liu said with a look of dismay, "Why did I give birth to a daughter like you, as stupid as a pig? Open your eyes and take a look at Yi'er. In terms of appearance, talent, and character, which one of them is worth mentioning?"
"But we are the Liu family!" Liu Zhi's eyes turned red with anxiety, and he pleaded softly, "Dad, you loved me the most when I was a child, please help Yi'er..."
In fact, it was she who took the initiative to spread the news of the ambiguity between Liu Qingyi and the prince.
She was planning to make the matter a fait accompli.
As long as this matter gets out, she can hijack the reputation of the prince and the Liu family, so that her daughter, who has difficulty finding a husband, can directly marry someone off.
But how could she be willing to accept Old Master Liu's refusal so cruelly?
Old Master Liu said coldly, "Let's not talk about this anymore. With Yi'er's character, she's not even qualified to be a concubine in the Eastern Palace, let alone a Crown Princess."
After saying that, he left, leaving behind Dafang who looked like she was crying and laughing.
The farce finally came to an end.
Hu Xin'er returned to her room, only to smell rouge and powder everywhere. She couldn't help but cover her nose: "Liu Qingyi, I'm afraid he soaked that handkerchief in powder. The smell is too strong!"
Fortunately, the painting was not destroyed.
only……
Hu Xiner picked up the brush that was casually placed on the table and recalled the strange thing that had just happened.
Why did Liu Qingyi say for no reason that he was stabbing her with a needle?
And her reaction when she was hit by the brush was too weird!
A light bulb went off in Hu Xiner's mind, and she suddenly remembered that she seemed to see a thin ray of light reflected by the pen.
But how could a green bamboo brush possibly reflect light? This is truly bizarre.
"Could it be... that there is some hidden weapon like a needle inside this brush? That's why it reflects light when the sunlight shines on the gap?" Hu Xiner muttered to herself, trying to open the brush.
But, I can’t open it!
"Is it because I'm too weak?" Hu Xiner picked up another brush from the pen holder and opened it easily this time.
She looked at the green bamboo pen and tried again, but still couldn't open it.
"Hey, I just don't believe this!" She picked up the inkstone and smashed it.
The brush didn't move.
Another heavy hit.
"Crack" the inkstone cracked, but the brush was fine.
Hu Xiner put down the inkstone and stood with her hands on her hips speechlessly. She was tired after struggling for a long time and had to give up this seemingly boring experiment for the time being.
She caught a glimpse of the messy desk out of the corner of her eye and suddenly got a headache.
Just now, Liu Qingyi came into her room. Not only was he shouting and yelling, but he was also moving around everywhere. The originally tidy desk was now in a mess.
She put the messed-up paintings in order, and as she moved, the fragrance wafted through the air.
Hu Xin'er paused suddenly, and an idea came to her mind.
She had come up with a new marketing method! And Madam Dou was undoubtedly the most suitable person to discuss it with.
Thinking of this, Hu Xiner walked out excitedly, wanting to look for Madam Dou.
But when he reached the door, he met a ragged child who looked like a little beggar.
The little beggar was peeking out of the doorway, asking everyone he met, "Hey, big brother, have you seen Hu Xin'er? Can you take me to see her?"
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