Chapter 85
When he saw the last line, Pei Yan suddenly became alert. Although he didn't show it on his face, Chang Qi could still see it.
The adult did not answer directly, but asked in a sarcastic tone: "Who is this person?"
Chang Qi explained, "He's a yamen runner from the Dali Temple. He occasionally patrols with the City Guards."
"His name? It's Lu Ping'an. I think he has a good relationship with our shopkeeper. He seems to be interested in pursuing our shopkeeper, so he calls the brothers to come over for dinner every two days. Miss Su always speaks to him in a friendly manner."
Pei Yan tapped the table and said nothing more.
Chang Qi suddenly said, "Oh, by the way, I remember Yunniang mentioned that Miss Su had met a man before, who was also a yamen runner. Could it be him?"
"It is said that Miss Su thinks it is not bad?"
These words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. Pei Yanping looked calm on the surface, but his eyes became more profound.
He turned the ring given by the emperor on his hand, thinking about what to do.
At this time, Chang Qi quietly walked over and whispered in Pei Yan's ear: "Sir, just admit it, you are interested in that young lady, but don't feel inferior. Liking someone is not a big deal. Maybe it can even become a driving force for your progress!"
"In my opinion, if you are really sure of your feelings, you should shamelessly go all out and talk to that young lady. Then, strike while the iron is hot and go all out. Ask her to marry you back home."
"It would also save you from having to worry about it every day, wouldn't it?"
He said it straightforwardly, but Pei Yan couldn't do it.
"She's different from other girls," was all he said.
After all, no girl would give up the wealth of the Duke's Mansion and go out to do hard labor.
Changqi had his meals ready recently, and he was no longer greedy for the cakes and pastries on Pei Yan's table, so he brushed away the plate of cakes on the table, sat down, and sat on the table casually.
Pei Yan didn't get angry when he saw it.
Chang Qi: "What's the difference? What a girl wants is a caring and family-oriented man and a sensible child. I don't have the child now, but you are still here, my prince."
"You have such good conditions, handsome and elegant, and you are also wealthy and powerful. If you say that, I guarantee that Miss Su will pounce on you and you won't be able to pull her away!"
He tried his best to enlighten Pei Yan, thinking that all he lacked was that one step—to reveal his true feelings.
But he didn't know that Pei Yan had already said what he should have said and was rejected.
"It's so easy to chase a girl..."
But all I heard was Pei Yan's muffled "Shut up"
"I told you she's different. She wants different things than others."
“Besides…I may not be able to afford it.”
This puzzled Chang Qi: "What does she want? The moon in the sky? That would be the easiest to pick. I know a magician..."
Unable to bear his annoyance any longer, Pei Yan said, "She wants to be the legal wife."
The wolf-hair brush in Changqi's hand fell onto the table with a clatter.
Even he found this unbelievable: "She said she wants to be your legal wife? The future mistress of the Duke's Mansion?"
Crazy, crazy, really crazy? I'm afraid even the princess today wouldn't dare to think about this.
But why does he feel that Miss Su is not that kind of person?
Pei Yan: "She just said that she wanted to be the legal wife, no matter who she married, even if it was just an ordinary person to live an ordinary life."
"This is the reason why she rejected me." Then he leaned over to the recliner and said, "Come on, don't you claim to be a master of love? Then tell me, how can I get a girl like this?" Pei Yan said.
Chang Qi actually took the job: "Then you have to tell me your story, so that I can judge whether she really thinks so, or just wants to keep you hanging."
Then, after hearing Su Guoer reject the old lady's request for her to be a concubine, Chang Qi understood: "If that's the case..."
"My Lord, I think it would be more reliable for you to find someone else you like."
Pei Yan glared at him.
Chang Qi pretended not to notice and just said to himself, "I didn't know that my boss is a girl with such a personality?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, it really is true that appearances are not to be judged! I'm convinced! She's the second woman I admire!"
Pei Yan said casually: "Who is the first one?"
Then Chang Qi said excitedly: "Xianglan! My Xianglan is the first woman I admire! You have no idea how strong she is!"
"She was sold by her father when she was six, but she refused to give up. She gritted her teeth and agreed with her mother that she would resume accepting clients at the age of 16. She then diligently studied the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, multiplying her wealth several times over! She went from being a prostitute to a courtesan who didn't accept clients. She's truly remarkable!"
"Hehehe, I'm just waiting to collect enough money to redeem her, then... hehehe"
Pei Yan couldn't bear to see Chang Qi laughing so foolishly, so he simply kicked him: "Why don't you leave? Look at what time it is now? If you don't go back, won't your boss be suspicious of you?"
Chang Qi: "So what? What man doesn't have problems? Besides, I don't live with her. I live in the backyard of the escort agency next door, but I'm planning to find a house to move out!"
"That escort agency's daughter is always nagging me and looking down on me. Every time I go back, she finds fault with me. I have to move out right away, or I'll be fed up!"
Seeing Pei Yan was still reading, he simply said, "Well, how about... lend me some money first? I can find a house to move out."
Then a heavy gold was thrown at him. He took it hastily and said, "Thank you!" Then he turned and left the Duke's Mansion.
Changqi was very happy because he had just got the gold. He hummed a tune all the way to the escort agency. At this time, the streets were deserted and everyone was asleep, so there were not many lights in the sky. He could go back slowly. Anyway, he could just climb over the wall and go in without disturbing anyone.
Naturally, the people in the escort agency couldn't detect his presence with their mediocre skills.
Therefore, he has been doing this for a long time and rarely sleeps in the escort agency.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he jumped over the wall of the escort agency, he saw a figure standing in front of a wooden stake.
The exit is: "Where have you been?"
Female voice?
Changqi got angry and said, "Why do you care where I go or what I do?" Then he whistled and walked towards where he would sleep.
Wen Qianxi emerged from the shadows. "You're living in my house now, so you should strictly follow our curfew. But look, look for yourself,"
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