Chapter 142 Ning Pavilion
If Jiang Qingning knew what happened back then, he would have no chance at all.
Jiang Qingning will hate him forever.
"I don't know what Lord Qin is talking about. I have important matters to attend to in my residence. I will take my leave first. Lord Qin, take care."
After he finished speaking, Xun Chen turned around and left, and disappeared in a few breaths.
Qin Xiu didn't even look at his figure and walked straight forward, but the coldness emanating from his body was even stronger than before.
"Lord Qin." A low, smiling voice came from behind.
Qin Xiu paused, turned around, and looked coldly at He Ning who was smiling.
He Ning waved his hand to let Eunuch Wang leave. "You don't have to see me off, Eunuch. I knew Cheng Yuan well when I was young, and I just happened to want to get together with him today. I didn't have a good chat with Cheng Yuan when I met His Majesty yesterday."
"Don't you think so, Chengyuan?"
Qin Xiu looked at him coldly, his thin lips moving: "If these are all you can say, then we can just pretend we'll never have anything to do with each other again, or even be political enemies."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left.
He Ning spread his hands, said goodbye to Eunuch Wang, and strode after Qin Xiu.
He was tall, had long legs and was full of youthful vigor, so he caught up with Qin Xiu in just a few steps.
But Qin Xiu couldn't hide his dislike for him.
The officials around looked at each other, seemingly not understanding what He Ning was doing.
Eunuch Wang watched the two men disappear from the palace gate, his eyes filled with understanding.
Now that He Ning has returned to Beijing to report on his work, the first thing he does is to compete with Qin Xiu for the woman he likes. Everyone knows that these two are definitely political enemies.
And the emperor will reap the benefits.
Qin Xiu had just made it clear that he didn't mind becoming a political enemy with He Ning, which was something Eunuch Wang had expected.
Qin Xiu had never suffered any grievances since he was a child. It seemed as if this child of destiny was born for this purpose. He was able to fight in the battlefield at the age of fourteen. Now, ten years later, he is even more popular. Behind him are the Duke Qin's Mansion and Concubine Qin, the fourth prince Lu Yong, and he himself holds the important position of the third-rank Dali Temple Minister.
The emperor originally wanted to promote him, but the plan came to a halt because Lin Chong and his entire family had confessed.
What happened with Jiang Qingning now might be the first real setback that Qin Xiu has ever suffered in his life.
"Qin Xiu, are you blaming me?"
He Ningyu smiled and followed Qin Xiu lazily.
"What are you going to do back?" Qin Xiu asked in a deep voice.
"Can't you see? Of course I'll be your enemy. I'll take whatever you want, and I'll get everything you care about."
He Ning chuckled softly and winked at Qin Xiu, the danger implication of which was self-evident.
Qin Xiu stared at him quietly for a long time, then chuckled for no apparent reason: "Rob? He Ning, what can you rob from me?"
"My things are mine until death, and my people must study with me even in death. You? You haven't even grown all your hair yet. I advise you not to do anything ignorant."
He Ning stood there with his hands behind his back.
After a long while, he shouted at Qin Xiu's back as he was about to disappear through the palace gate, "Qin Xiu, just wait and see. Within three days, Jiang Qingning will definitely be willing to become my He family's wife!"
Qin Xiu's back visibly stiffened, but he did not look back.
Walk out of the palace.
Qingzhi immediately came forward and whispered, "Sir, Miss Jiang locked herself in her room after returning home last night and smashed a set of tea sets."
He paused, and lowered his voice, "It was quite a commotion."
Qin Xiu closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
For someone as cold and self-respecting as her, did she feel ashamed or humiliated after being offended by him?
"Prepare the horses and go to Jiang's house!"
Qin Xiu suddenly opened his eyes.
He had to see Jiang Qingning immediately, he couldn't wait any longer.
Regardless of whether Jiang Qingning's heart is with him now, they are destined to be husband and wife. Qin Xiu felt so before, and now he feels it even more.
Out of three days, he only needed half a day to propose to Jiang Qingning.
At the same time, a spacious and magnificent carriage headed towards the Zhenbei Palace.
Inside the carriage, He Ning leaned against the soft pillow with his eyes closed, his face expressionless, as if what had just happened in the court had nothing to do with him.
The knuckles of his fingers resting on his knees were slightly white, which seemed to reveal that his heart was not completely calm.
Mr. Zhou, the trusted aide across from him, stroked his goatee, frowned, and whispered, "Prince, is this action today too dangerous?"
"Miss Jiang's identity is sensitive and she is deeply involved with Prince Qin. Asking her to marry you in public is like adding fuel to the fire.
Your Majesty is probably just waiting and watching, trying to exploit you, and Prince Qin is probably already seeing you as a thorn in his side."
He Ning slowly opened his eyes, his calm pupils seemed to hide a bottomless pool.
He looked at the street scene passing by quickly outside the car window, and said in a low and calm voice:
"Before leaving, my father told me that the capital is a dangerous place, and every step is a warning. If faced with any problem, I should use my heart as a rudder and remain constant in the face of change. However, the Zhenbei Palace does not provoke trouble, but it is also not afraid of it."
He paused, his eyes seeming to penetrate the car curtain.
"General Jiang Baichuan bravely defended the border, and his daughter suffered innocently and was humiliated by the Xun family. However, he is a man of great resilience. He wants to marry her, both for his own sake and to demonstrate his position."
"My father is far away in the northern border. His Majesty is suspicious, and there are undercurrents in the court. The Qin family is powerful and has many followers."
"Today, I propose to marry Jiang Shi to tell His Majesty, and to all the civil and military officials in the court, that the actions of the Prince of Zhenbei are based on our hearts, and we do not cling to others or shrink from them. As for the Crown Prince Qin..."
He Ning's lips curled up. "If he really cared about Miss Jiang as much as the rumors say, why didn't he say a word in the palace today? It's because there's more than just Jiang Qingning behind him. He loves Jiang Qingning, but he also cares about the Qin family."
When Mr. Zhou heard this, a gleam in his eyes appeared, as if he was thinking about something.
He Ning said no more and closed his eyes again.
Ning Pavilion.
Inside the main courtyard, the air was filled with the bitter fragrance of tea.
Jiang Qingning had her back to the door. She had changed out of her Moon Palace dress and was wearing an indigo dress. She stood straight by the window.
There were light footsteps behind me, as if someone had something to report.
Jiang Qingning closed his eyes and asked Zi Su in a low voice, "Why is it so noisy outside? What happened in the capital today?"
Zi Su pursed her lips and said with difficulty, "Yesterday, the Crown Prince of Zhenbei, He Ning, returned from the Northern Frontier. Today, the Emperor appointed him as a Third-Rank Censor in the Golden Throne Hall, which means he will remain in the capital as an official. However, after receiving the position, the Crown Prince of Zhenbei actually asked His Majesty for an imperial decree to grant him a marriage..."
"Your expression is so grim, could it be that this is my will to grant you a marriage?"
Jiang Qingning asked in a low voice, subconsciously looking up at the gray sky outside the window.
Rainwater dripped down the eaves, creating small splashes on the bluestone slabs.
It has been gloomy and rainy these days, and the weather doesn't seem to be getting any better.
"yes."
Zi Su suddenly closed her eyes, heartbroken.
She knew better than anyone that the Jiang family's eldest branch must have hatred for the royal family, which could not be ignored in any way.
But if the emperor granted the marriage at this time, Jiang Qingning still would not be able to refuse.
Imperial power is the supreme pinnacle. If you want revenge, you can only turn the world upside down.
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