Chapter 728: It’s embarrassing, but it’s not as important as having a wife
Fu Laiqing greeted Tang Ning with a guilty conscience, but the usually gentle Tang Ning was very cold, without even a smile, and spoke directly.
"Master Xiao Fu, you just deceived Sister Ayue. That's not what a gentleman does."
The words "Master Fu" instead of "Young Master Fu" instantly made Fu Laiqing lose all hope.
He knew that Tang Ning had probably heard everything he had said to Qian Qiyue before, and was obviously still a little angry. He knew that Tang Ning and Qian Qiyue were good friends, and he was afraid that there was a misunderstanding.
Fu Laiqing quickly said seriously: "I didn't lie to her."
Tang Ning remained silent and indifferent.
Fu Laiqing said, "I admit that I did coax her into agreeing to the marriage, but I absolutely had no intention of deceiving her. I truly love Ah Yue and I sincerely want to marry her."
Tang Ning frowned. "Since you like her, you should have told Sister A Yue openly and clearly. At the very least, have Madam Fu go to the Qian family to propose marriage, instead of deceiving her with those fabricated stories you made up."
Qian Qiyue has been staying in Rong's residence for some time and is concerned about Zhou Yuchang's affairs. She is not very clear about what is happening outside, but Tang Ning knows everything.
Although Fu Jinrou's affair had some impact on the Fu family, and many people gossiped that her affair with the prince was a sign of poor family education in the Fu family, Cao Dejiang was there to block it. Moreover, many people knew that Fu Jinrou was not a direct descendant of the Fu family in the capital. At most, she was a distant relative of the same clan, and she had only been brought to the capital for half a year.
She was wrong and shameless, but no one would be stupid enough to bring this matter to the Fu family, let alone offend Old Madam Fu because of Fu Jinrou, or even reject Fu Laiqing's good marriage.
Fu Laiqing knew what Tang Ning was angry about when he heard this. A bitter look appeared on his face: "Princess, do you think I didn't say that?"
Tang Ning was stunned: "You said that?"
Fu Laiqing felt even more miserable: "I have known Ah Yue for such a long time, and I have had feelings for her for a long time. I even secretly stopped her marriage with the Qi family. How could I not have tried to express my feelings to her?"
He never concealed his feelings for Qian Qiyue. He was ambiguous when necessary and friendly when necessary. He took everything Qian Qiyue said and mentioned to heart.
He took care of her everywhere, was close to her all the time, risked his life to protect Qian Qiyue several times, and even spoke for the Qian family.
His feelings for Qian Qiyue had long since crossed the boundaries between ordinary men and women, and the only thing missing was a man's love for a woman written directly on her face.
But the key is that Qian Qiyue doesn’t understand!
The little peacock is like a seamless gourd. No matter what you say or do, it will take it all in and call you "big brother" affectionately.
When Fu Laiqing thought about his experiences during this period, he almost wiped away two tears of bitterness.
"The princess should have noticed my feelings for her. My uncle and Qi Cheng have also noticed it. Even the eldest brother of the Qian family has talked to me about this before, but Ah Yue, the real owner, has never come to her senses."
"I couldn't help but express my feelings to her a few days ago, but do you know how she responded to me? She said she also likes me as her good brother!"
As Fu Laiqing spoke, his tone became increasingly angry and he gritted his teeth.
Tang Ning was silent.
She had indeed seen through Fu Laiqing's thoughts a long time ago. If he had not been fond of Qian Qiyue, Fu Laiqing would not have risked his life to protect Qian Qiyue during the palace coup. He would not have stood on the side of the Qian family and his brother without hesitation even though he knew that the Fu family should not get involved in this matter.
But she didn't expect that her sister A Yue had a heart of steel and would not be easily persuaded.
Big brother...
Tang Ning's shoulders trembled, and the seriousness on his face almost broke.
Fu Laiqing said with a bitter face: "Princess, laugh if you want to."
Puff.
Tang Ning really laughed, and even Yue Jian beside him couldn't help laughing out loud.
The originally serious atmosphere disappeared, and Yuanbao hurriedly spoke in a low voice to help her husband.
"My Lady, my husband really didn't lie to you. He has been in love with Madam Qian for a long time. He has rejected all the marriage proposals from the mansion before. He only wants to marry Madam Qian."
"My dear, it's not that my husband is deliberately trying to deceive Madam Qian. It's just that Madam Qian is so slow to act. Besides, Madam Qian has been arranging a marriage for her, but she herself doesn't care much about it. She acts like she'll marry whatever Madam Qian and the others like."
"My dear, you are in a hurry, so you resort to this desperate measure..."
Fu Laiqing knew that he was going to lose face today.
Tang Ning and Qian Qiyue have a very good relationship. Not only do they have a close relationship like real sisters, but the Qian family also values her very much, and Qian Qiyue listens to Tang Ning in everything.
Tang Ning is an extremely intelligent girl, completely different from the simple-minded Qian Qiyue. Instead of saying nonsense to her to save face, it is better to just embarrass himself. Anyway, this matter will be exposed sooner or later, and face is not as important as his wife.
"It was indeed wrong of me to coax Ah Yue, but I really had no choice."
"Before Qi Cheng left Beijing, he told me that Madam Qian seemed to have found a family she was interested in. She was a good match for the Qian family and had a personality they liked. If Ah Yue relented, it would be too late. I couldn't just go and snatch the bride away."
Fu Laiqing said to Tang Ning seriously:
"I know I'm being a little mean by this, but Princess, I'm sincere to A Yue."
"If she had someone she loved, I would never do such a despicable thing. But she doesn't have one now. She just wants to obey her parents and find a man her family likes. She doesn't care who she marries into."
"The Fu family and the Qian family are of comparable status. Although I'm not the best choice, I'm not a bad choice either. Compared to others who may not know my background, you should know me well."
"If Ah Yue marries me, she can still be as unrestrained as she is now. She doesn't have to suppress her temper or compromise to please others. I won't use the harem to constrain her, and the Fu and Cao family's family teachers will never allow me to do anything that shouldn't be done to make her sad."
"Since she can marry anyone, why not me?"
Tang Ning listened to Fu Laiqing's words and thought about it. It seemed that there was nothing wrong with it.
Qian Qiyue has no lover and is easy-going about marriage. Mrs. Qian and her family also want a family that can treat Qian Qiyue well and tolerate her gentle temperament.
The Fu family's education is considered the best in Beijing, and with the Cao family's support, if Fu Laiqing dares to do anything to let Qian Qiuyue down in the future, Cao Dejiang will be the first to break his legs.
Tang Ning was not actually angry just now, but he just didn't like Fu Laiqing's "deception" of Qian Qiyue.
But after hearing his tragic confession, she suddenly felt sorry for him.
Tang Ning said, "Sister Ayue is a straightforward person. If she finds out that you cheated on her, be careful that she will whip you."
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