Chapter 106 Chapter 106 [VIP]
Chapter 106
Duan Yuanjin looked at her.
Qian Tong cleared his throat and glanced away. "I don't mean anything else. You need a name when you go out. Neither Pei nor Duan suit you. My family's surname, Qian, sounds very auspicious and is also easy to name. My uncle's family has two sons, both with the character 'Zhang' in their generation. If you have the surname Qian, you can inherit their character Zhang. How about calling yourself Qian Zhangxu?"
Qian Tong explained, "Spring brings forth its benevolent grace, bringing glory to all things. 'Xu' means warmth and vitality, just like you."
Duan Yuanjin looked at her and smiled, then revealed, "You've already thought about this, right?"
Qian Tong: "Do you like it?"
Fate had been a cruel trick. For over a decade, he'd been neglected by his father and mother, a mere floating duckweed in the world. It was a rare sight for Qian Qi Niangzi to appreciate him and treat him as a confidant and companion. As she had said, he had a long life ahead of him, and he needed a name of his own. It was an honor for her to bestow the Qian family name upon him, so why would he refuse? Duan Yuanjin suddenly bowed and said, "Thank you, Tong."
The two were just the same age, so why would they be polite? Qian Tong hurriedly stopped them, saying, "No, I haven't seen you being polite to me in all these years. I'm not used to it..."
Duan Yuanjin didn't get up, but said sincerely, "Thank you so much for everything you've done for me."
Qian Tong was really not used to him being like this, so he waved his hand and said, "I, Qian Tong, just love to do good deeds. I'm not just doing good to you. Don't put such a heavy burden on me. When you get to the Strait Line, live a life for yourself, earn some merit, and ask for the hand of your favorite lady..."
Seeing his expression stiffen slightly, Qian Tong said, "Nothing is impossible. Life is unpredictable. Besides accidents, there are also surprises. A merchant's daughter like me can marry into a marquis's mansion, so what's impossible for you?" Qian Tong asked softly, "The little princess is crying her heart out. Are you really not going to tell her?"
Duan Yuanjin was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "Qian is alone, and I can't delay her."
Qian Tong heard him accept the name and smiled, "Okay, just think of it yourself."
Qian Tong took him out, and the troops outside were already waiting for him.
The stronghold was destroyed by Song Yunzhi, but not all the people in the stronghold were handed over to the government. Song Yunzhi gave money copper to those people under Duan Yuanjin who had never committed murders, and put them back into the Qian family's roster. Now they are fishermen of the Qian family at sea.
The village was gone, the old man and the young master were dead, and everyone was just drifting along like this in their lives. But when they saw 'Duan Yuanjin', they were all stunned. After coming to their senses, they knelt down and cried, "The young master is still alive..."
'Duan Yuanjin' was able to survive for so long when the four major families coexisted, in addition to the care of the Qian family, it was also inseparable from Bai's own abilities. These people were his confidants, and although they had the brute strength of bandits, they were all heroes with principles.
Duan Yuanjin stepped forward and helped them up one by one: "Everyone, stand up..."
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Sensing someone behind her, Qian Tong turned around and saw Song Yunzhi standing not far away. She stepped aside and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.
Duan Yuanjin thanked her, and she also thanked Song Yunzhi, "Thank you, Your Highness."
The two had a huge argument over the affiliation of her men, and hadn't yet come up with a solution when the 'young master' interfered, and by chance, they found the best solution.
'Duan Yuanjin' became Qian Zhangxu, no longer a bandit, but a legitimate member of the Qian family. The prince's wish to suppress the bandits was also fulfilled, and the Duan family's lair in Yangzhou was cleared out.
After that night's bloody wedding banquet, Qian Tong understood that she was like an unrestrained knife, and the appearance of the prince was like a scabbard, which not only took away her evil spirit and sharpness, but also gave her a sheltered place to live, allowing her to understand what it meant to control her will and what it meant to release her will.
It was already autumn, and the night wind brought a chill to people's bodies. Song Yunzhi glanced sideways, took her hand, squeezed it in his palm, and felt the coldness of her fingertips, then said, "The wind is strong, come inside."
Duan Yuanjin had already boarded the carriage. Qian Tong didn't even look at her. He turned around and walked into the yard hand in hand with Prince Song.
Not knowing if his injury had healed, Qian Tong glanced sideways and reached out to tug at his collar. Song Yunzhi grabbed her wrist and said, "Someone's here."
Qian Tong glanced around and said, "No one is here."
Song Yunzhi was helpless: "Someone will see it."
She saw what was wrong, she just wanted to see if he had applied the medicine. Qian Tong said: "Then come into the room later, Prince, take off your clothes and show me. The doctor said that the wound on your back is torn into pieces. Why are you so strong... Obviously..."
"Mingming what?" Song Yunzhi asked her seriously.
Qian Tong sometimes really didn't understand whether he was thick-skinned or thin-skinned. If he was thick-skinned, a small gesture from her would make his ears red. If he was thin-skinned, when he did that thing, he didn't show any reserve at all...
Seeing him looking at her so darkly and deeply, she recalled last night when he held her hands and trapped her on the bed. When they violently rammed into each other, the lust and madness in his eyes seemed to crush her and devour her. She blushed and whispered, "So, from now on,
Song Yunzhi did not respond.
Qian Tong turned around, walked forward, and dragged him up the corridor before he heard him reply, "No." He then added, "Once before the injury heals, but not after."
It means you have to come tonight.
Qian Tong's calves felt weak, "Song Yunzhi, you really are..." Before he could finish his words, he suddenly looked much more energetic.
Together, tomorrow is the day of burial, and a ritual will be held in the middle of the night. This time is when everyone is having dinner, and I don’t know who is burning paper.
When Qian Tong and Song Yunzhi reached the door, they saw the servant collapsed in the corridor. Qian Tong's face changed, and he was about to call for help, but Song Yunzhi stopped him and told her to listen to the noise inside first.
Qian Tong pricked up his ears, and soon a sorrowful and old voice came out, "Han Zhang, father is sorry for you..."
He is Duke Dingguo.
Qian Tong was not surprised, but he did not expect him to come so soon. He thought he would only come when the burial and coffin were carried out tomorrow morning.
Even if the Duke's wife was guilty, the Duke recognized that he had also failed in his duty. He had lived an upright life and thought he had a clear conscience. When he disliked people or things, he thought he was doing it for their own good.
If he hadn't harbored prejudice against children in troubled times, if he had stopped and turned back to ask why he was called father and whether he had any difficulty, he wouldn't have missed his own son.
'Duan Yuanjin' is actually the person in the Pei family who is most like Pei Liangying. He has a strong character, but the hardships of his life make him unqualified to inherit the stubbornness of the Duke. Instead, he looks better.
In Baigu, only sons kneel before their fathers, not fathers kneel before their sons. But tonight, the Duke knelt before Duan Yuanjin's coffin, crying bitterly, "I am sorry for you..."
Knowing what kind of person the 'young master' he raised was, he knew that this boy was a man of deep thoughts. Since he had the intention to kill, he would not show mercy. He also personally checked the breath of 'Duan Yuanjin' and confirmed that the person was dead. The Duke did not doubt the truth.
He still wanted to bring his body back to Kyoto. After wandering outside for more than ten years, the dead must be buried in the ancestral hall of his Pei family.
He had a grudge against Qian Qi Niangzi, and if he went to talk about this matter, she would definitely not agree.
After burning the paper money, the Duke planned to go out and find Marquis Song. Considering the long-term friendship between the two families, he asked him to plead with Qi Niangzi on his behalf and return his son's body to him.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he came out, he saw Qian Tong and Song Yunzhi standing outside the door.
The Duke was stunned.
Qian Tong and Song Yunzhi also looked at him. In just two days, the Duke seemed to have aged five or six years. The grief on his face bent his spine a little. He no longer had the determination he had that night to capture Qian Tong and uphold justice.
Tonight, the Duke sneaked into the Qian family's house, but he didn't expect to be discovered by them. Since they met, the Duke said to them, "I was reckless that day."
No matter how much he apologized, Fu Yin would never come back. Qian Tong's hatred for him would never fade. She asked, "Is the Duke here to take Master Duan?"
The Duke corrected him, "Madam Qian already knew his background. His last name is Pei."
Qian Tong shook his head. "He told me before he died that the place he least wanted to return to in this life was the Pei family. Madam Pei hurt him so deeply, and the Duke's words and cold-blooded attitude back then must have chilled his heart. Since the Duke knows his suffering and feels sorry for him, then let his soul go and don't trap him in a place he hates."
The Duke's face turned pale.
Qian Tong continued, "The Duke has already failed in his duty as a father once. Don't fail again. Let him go..."
The Duke froze there, silent for a long time. Finally, he closed his eyes in sorrow and looked up at the dark sky. He didn't insist any longer and said weakly, "I hope Miss Qian Qi can bury him properly."
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After the little princess followed Qian Tong back to the Qian family, she didn't say a word for the past two days.
Either they stay in the house or they go to the mourning hall to burn paper.
She didn't know whether it was out of sympathy or gratitude, but the moment she saw him die, her heart seemed to be hollowed out, and no matter how much she ate later, it could not fill the void.
So much so that now, whenever I hear his name, my heart aches.
She already knew his background. He was the real Pei Yancong, the one she had been betrothed to since childhood, her true fiancé.
He knew who she was from the beginning, so he rushed to the woods to save her.
Later she was captured by an old bandit. He took her back to his house, wrung out a towel to wipe her tears, helped her put on her boots, and let her see his true face.
She even said to him at the time: "I can't marry you, I already have a fiancé..."
He knows...
She knew she was talking about him...
He is obviously her fiancé.
At that moment, would he feel a trace of regret or unwillingness in his heart?
When he risked his life to rescue her from the sea of fire, was he in love with her? Or was it because he knew deep down that he was her fiancé and had to protect her?
Song Yunzhao was puzzled.
On the day of his burial, Song Yunzhao did not go out to see him off. She was afraid that Bai Ji would cry in public, and that she would not be able to help but rush forward to see if a miracle would happen.
Song Yunzhao didn't go anywhere and sat in the room for the whole day. It was only on the first day that Qian Tong brought him back from the room to attend the Qian family's family dinner.
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The Marquis had been at the Qian family for three days. He was sure that the Qian family's case was over, and the newlyweds had avenged their great hatred. After they had completely survived, he planned to leave.
Knowing that the eldest princess will arrive tomorrow at the latest, she will come to see the Qian family, her in-laws, and then return to Kyoto with her family, including her son, daughter-in-law, and daughter.
Although they were a little reluctant, it was impossible for the prince to really become the son-in-law of the Qian family. He would have to go back sooner or later. Mr. Qian and Mrs. Qian were not the kind of people who would do things for free, so they were mentally prepared to let their daughter go away.
Seeing that everyone was finally at home tonight, Mr. Qian ordered Mrs. Qian to prepare a banquet. He didn't know what the eldest princess's temper was like. When everyone arrived tomorrow, would she still be able to speak straight? After spending three days with Marquis Song, he finally became familiar with him and had the courage to express his opinions freely.
The first drink was to Marquis Song. "My Qian family is so lucky to be able to become relatives with the Marquis's Mansion. It's really a stroke of luck. My son-in-law was..." Mr. Qian Yi's voice suddenly choked up. "He was whipped sixty times to protect my Qian family member Zhou Gan. My Qian family will never forget this great kindness. Marquis Song is well-educated, broad-minded, and a good parent. Such a good son is fortunate to become my Qian family's son-in-law. Isn't my Qian family proud of his ancestors' graves..."
Mr. Qian Yi didn't know what official language was, so he could only rely on his true nature. When he got stuck, he got stuck and raised the wine cup in his hand and drank it all in one gulp. "First, let me offer a toast to my in-laws."
Mrs. Qian was extremely nervous when she heard him speak. When she finally saw him raise his glass, she trembled and followed him in toasting, "To the Marquis..."
Master Qian Yi poured another cup and drank it all in front of Song Yunzhi, "The prince is injured, it doesn't matter whether he drinks or not."
Song Yunzhi returned the gift with tea instead of wine.
After two drinks, Master Qian Yi felt a bit dizzy again. He looked at Song Yunzhi and said, "Although Tong Jieer grew up in a merchant family, we didn't neglect her training. We taught her everything we should have. She also knows some of the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Even if she doesn't know them, she's smart and can understand them quickly. When she arrives in Dongdu in the future, I'll have to ask the prince to take good care of her..."
Song Yunzhi looked at Qian Tong.
Qian Tong buried his head, unable to bear to watch, and wished he could escape underground.
Master Qian Yi continued, "Your Highness has been in Yangzhou for half a year. Who wouldn't miss home? We all understand. It's time to return to Kyoto. Tonight, I offer this glass of wine to you. I wish you a safe journey..."
Song Yunzhi tried to hold back, but still wanted to explain, so he interrupted, "Father, I didn't say I was leaving."
Master Qian Yi was stunned and looked at Qian Tong blankly. What do you mean, they won’t leave?
Qian Tong really didn't want to look at him at this moment.
Since he wasn't leaving, what he said...the wine cup in Qian Yiye's hand suddenly burned.
Song Yunzhi then said, "The imperial court is going to open a canal here and establish a salt inspectorate. The strait line has not yet been reclaimed. I guess I'll have to stay at the Qian family for a while longer. I wonder if it's convenient for my father and mother?"
Master Qian was still standing there in a daze. Madam Qian had already reacted and pulled him to sit down. She replied to the prince, "It's convenient. You can live in the mansion for the rest of your life..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she was hit by Master Qian Yi's sleeve again, "How can you talk like that? How could the prince live in my Qian family for the rest of his life..." She hurriedly apologized to Master Song, "Master, don't think too much, she didn't mean anything else..."
Lord Song stayed at the Qian family for three days and had a rough idea of Mr. Qian's character. His behavior was acceptable, but his abilities were not to be praised. Mrs. Qian was also not very smart.
It just so happened that such a person gave birth to a smart daughter.
Although he believed in his son's judgment, he still had to verify it himself. He had been busy for the past three days and had thoroughly investigated everything Qian Tong had done in Yangzhou since he was a child.
He heard everything, including how she took revenge on the Duke's Mansion in the past two days.
This woman is indeed brave and resourceful.
Lord Song didn't mind the two returning to the capital later. A young man should explore the world, and this place was his in-laws' home. Lord Song also said, "When the two children get married, it's a marriage between two families. It doesn't matter where they live. After this matter is settled, the in-laws can come to Kyoto for a visit..."
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