Chapter 116: Which rank?
A barely perceptible trace of regret flashed across Song Zijin's eyes.
If I had known this earlier, I would not have hesitated and would have answered him directly. Why would I make him sad now because of something in the future?
He has been heartbroken for more than three months, and she really feels distressed.
"I was wrong. I was just worrying about nothing. I was afraid of what might happen in the future and that I might lose you."
Xiao Linyuan persisted and said, "Then where do I rank in your heart?"
Parents are dear to their children, and their children should be well-groomed.
"Fifth," she confirmed.
Xiao Linyuan smiled bitterly, "Did you forget that there are two more in your belly?"
Song Zijin lowered his eyes and looked at them, then laughed, "I'll always be fifth in the first-come, first-served queue. Those two brats will never be able to get past you, okay?"
"After they are born, will you still be willing to coax me like this?"
"Yeah!" Song Zijin nodded.
To prove it, she took advantage of the moment when no one was looking and secretly bit his lips.
Xiao Linyuan's tightly pursed lips finally relaxed a little, and slowly raised an arc.
Dense sweetness mixed with sourness filled his heart.
Forget it, I won’t make things difficult for her.
Even if she doesn't believe it, can't he just try to make her believe it more and more?
Everything depends on human efforts. He can conquer the world and also win her full trust.
——
The banquet lasted until the evening. Wine was served in the middle of the meal. It was a good wine that we could never get on other days. Everyone was very drunk and drank a lot.
After the villagers dispersed one after another, Wang Ge and the guards cleaned up the leftovers.
The chef Zhang Laosan took a sip of wine, walked over dizzy, and raised his chin towards Wang Ge.
"Hey boy, what do you think of my daughter? Are you a good match? You work so well. Don't be a bodyguard anymore. Come and cook for me. You'll make a lot of money there and I can support you."
Wang Ge pushed his hand away in disgust, "I have a lover."
"Oh, who doesn't have a sweetheart? Back then, I had my eye on the county magistrate's daughter. She loved my cooking. I saved up money like crazy, thinking of marrying her off in the future. But in the end, she ended up marrying the son of a provincial official."
Maybe he drank too much, he spoke intermittently, smiling foolishly and crying at the same time.
Miss Zhang put down her work and ran over to apologize to Wang Ge: "Don't be angry, my father has this problem, he likes to talk nonsense when he's drunk. Please don't spread it out, it's not good for the county magistrate's daughter."
Wang Ge nodded and continued to move the table.
However, ripples appeared in my heart because of Zhang Laosan's words.
…
Wen Yan's feet still hurt, but he felt like he was reborn, with endless energy, so he helped the guards on the street.
Xiao Linyuan walked over and said with a sigh, "Isn't this my Prime Minister?"
Wen Yan just paused and didn't turn around.
"Your Highness, why are you making fun of me? I admit my previous failures. I will set off for the capital tomorrow and will definitely make some achievements."
"Who said I was making fun of you? I've made promises to others and I haven't broken them yet."
Wen Yan turned slowly, "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
"The position of prime minister is reserved for you." Xiao Linyuan said lightly.
The position of prime minister is as easy as giving away a piece of candy.
Wen Yan was a little surprised, but also found it a little funny. The new emperor had been on the throne for almost two months, and he actually openly appointed a person who had submitted his resignation and disappeared?
Xiao Linyuan seemed to see through his suspicions and said, "Don't think too highly of yourself. There is more than one Prime Minister."
"You actually implemented the left and right prime minister system?"
Xiao Linyuan nodded and said, "If you do your job well, you will be the prime minister in the future. How about that?"
Wen Yan smiled and shook his head. "The Prince Regent is truly bold. He dares to appoint his love rival as Prime Minister."
"So what? Can't I control a weak scholar like you? Even if there are ten of you, Zijin will only like me."
He held his chin high and looked arrogant.
But Wen Yan knew very well that no one in this world had more capital to be arrogant than Xiao Linyuan.
"I understand. I won't betray the prince's trust and will leave for the capital tomorrow. Also, I have completely given up on Zijin this time. She really loves you. Please don't misunderstand her because of me."
"Hmph." Xiao Linyuan sneered, "You act like a concubine who can't compete for the favor of the concubine in the harem and sows discord."
Wen Yan squeezed his eyes shut and took a deep breath. "Prince Regent, you should take a look in the mirror. Whenever Zijin is involved, you become paranoid, like a hen protecting her chicks. No woman in the entire harem can match your jealousy."
"..." Xiao Linyuan's face darkened, "Does this prince have too good a temper?"
"If you deal with me, my Lord, there will be no one left to be your Prime Minister."
After saying this, Wen Yan turned around and went to do his work, leaving the Regent aside.
Xiao Linyuan took a quick look and saw the eleven to twenty people who were watching the fun quickly picked up the table and ran away, not daring to watch anymore.
——
Wen Yan kept his word and got up early the next day to return to Beijing with Qinghe.
Song Zijin will go back in a few days, so there is not much feeling of farewell.
The only one who cried like a tearful person was Chen Miaoqing.
This was the first person after his mother who was so reluctant to let him go. It would be a lie to say that Wen Yan wasn't touched.
He stood in front of the carriage, hesitant to speak.
At this moment, he finally realized that Chen Miaoqing seemed to like him a little.
It turned out that she was not foolish enough to be defenseless against strangers, but she had a crush on him.
He didn't know what to say, at least he couldn't give her any response right now.
The journey is long, and we may never meet again.
Chen Miaoqing cried as she took out the belt she had embroidered the previous night and said, "Brother Shouqian, this is for you. Will you come back to see me in the future?"
Wen Yan frowned and didn't take it.
A belt is something that can only be exchanged between lovers, and he doesn't want to play with her feelings.
"I accept the gift, but I don't want the belt. I'll give it to your husband in the future."
He took out from his bag the pen that his mentor had given him after he entered the Imperial College.
"Miaoqing, thank you for taking care of me for over the past month. I hope you will take care of yourself."
After saying that, he got on the carriage without looking back.
Chen Miaoqing stood there in a daze. By the time she came to her senses, the carriage had already started moving.
She was like a wounded little animal, stamping her feet anxiously on the spot, but she couldn't think of any solution.
Xiao Linyuan snorted angrily and gave Wang Ge a look.
Wang Ge understood, grabbed the belt from her hand, tiptoed to the top of the carriage, and stuffed the belt into the carriage.
"Prime Minister, this is the prince's order, you must not disobey!"
Wen Yan: “…”
Xiao Linyuan raised his eyebrows proudly and said, "If you want to bring people together, you have to rely on me."
Song Zijin glanced at him and said, "If you can invite Master Chen back to the capital, then you can really bring them together."
Xiao Linyuan tilted his head slightly. What's so difficult about this?
Master Chen probably dreams of returning to the capital, he just needs a way out.
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