Chapter 101: Identify your brother-in-law
Because of the letter from home, Liu was always in a low mood, and even if Qin Xiangnuan wanted to cheer her up, it had little effect.
Jiang Lin, on the other hand, was in a much more lively situation. Countless eyes were secretly observing him, but due to his status, no one dared to actually question Jiang Lin, no matter how curious they were about his appearance.
There are always exceptions, such as Qin Feng, who is stubborn and ignorant of the ways of the world.
He walked straight towards Jiang Lin, his palm still smeared with greasy juices, carrying the roasted meat in his hand. He suddenly patted Jiang Lin on the shoulder. An Feng's heart skipped a beat, thinking that his master hated dirt and would definitely be angry. But contrary to his expectation, Jiang Lin simply frowned and glanced at the five fingerprints on his shoulder. He looked at Qin Feng calmly and indifferently and asked, "What's the matter?"
"You're not as scary as they say."
Qin Feng sat down next to him, handed the roasted meat in his hand to Jiang Lin, and said, "I heard that you saved my younger sister and helped us a lot when we were in the capital. Do you have a wife at home?" His overly direct question made Jiang Lin, who was holding the roasted meat, feel a little embarrassed.
"He has not married."
Jiang Lin answered Qin Feng's questions frankly and sincerely, which made Qin Feng somewhat satisfied. He looked at Jiang Lin and said to himself, "You have a good family background and are handsome. You can be considered a good match for my little sister. But my little sister has been raised in the palm of my hand since she was a child. She has always been delicate and pampered, and needs to be cared for and cared for in every way. She can't lift anything with her hands or shoulders, can't do rough or strenuous work, and she's not good at embroidery either."
"I'm not willing to follow the rules and regulations of ordinary women. I wonder how your family treats new brides..."
Qin Feng rambled on for a long time, but Jiang Lin didn't respond. He turned his head and saw Jiang Lin's mouth twitching slightly. He narrowed his eyes and asked with a hint of confusion, "What's the matter? Could it be that you don't have any feelings for my little sister?" He snorted with understanding and looked towards the top of Phoenix Mountain. "Don't think I don't understand women's minds, but I know a lot about men's calculations. I have a clear understanding of them."
"Why would the Xiaoyao Marquis's son, a renowned figure, bring his men to dig through Phoenix Mountain to find us?"
Qin Feng's eyes gleamed as he spoke to Jiang Lin, his tone becoming a bit harsher. He lost all trace of his earlier naiveté. This contrast made Jiang Lin wonder if the man before him was merely pretending to be dull and innocent, just like him, a mere facade. But this feeling didn't last long, as Qin Feng devoured the barbecued meat in his hand. "My little sister is beautiful and gentle, so she's a natural match."
"If you like it, there's nothing to be ashamed of."
After Qin Feng finished speaking, they both looked towards Qin Xiangnuan.
At this moment, Qin Xiangnuan, worried that Liu Shi might catch a cold at night, was swinging a round axe at a wooden stake as thick as her waist. With a sharp movement, the axe fell, splitting the stump in two with a clean cut. Qin Xiangnuan casually picked up two pieces of wood and tossed them into the nearby fire without even glancing. Her movements were fluid, and because she was dressed in men's clothing, she even had a hint of sass.
"Is this... the gentleness you mentioned?"
Jiang Lin saw Qin Feng's expression of surprise and asked with a smile. No matter how you look at it, Qin Xiangnuan has nothing to do with those weak and invincible women. Qin Feng scratched his head and coughed, then turned his head and muttered to himself, "Little sister, I am the same. How can I let others see these things when I go out? What if the prince doesn't like it? The general's mansion has fallen to this point. If I go to the border, I can only find an ordinary family. At best, he is just a private school teacher or a general under my uncle's command. How can he compare to the prince's understanding and caring attitude?"
"Ahem." Jiang Lin was next to him, no wonder he eavesdropped, it was just that Qin Feng was talking to himself too loudly.
Qin Feng sensed the embarrassment, forced a smile, turned his head, patted Jiang Lin's shoulder again, and said to save Qin Xiangnuan's face, "As you get to know me, you will find that I am a very good sister, different from other rich girls in the capital. I just hope you can work harder. I still hope you can become my brother-in-law." Qin Feng clenched his fist, cheered for Jiang Lin, and then stood up.
The people in the General's Mansion are really interesting.
Jiang Lin watched Qin Feng's back, then lowered his head to look at the roasted meat in his hands. He said that under normal circumstances, he would never eat something so greasy. But now, smelling the aroma wafting into his nose, he was a little tempted to try it. Jiang Lin opened his mouth and was about to take a bite when Qin Feng, who had left and returned, swooped in front of him and snatched the roasted meat away. "Prince! I remember, your guards said you have a weak stomach and can't eat these things."
"I'm just embarrassed to take your place!"
Qin Feng bit off the entire piece of meat and walked away with a swagger. Jiang Lin was still holding the roasted meat, and he hadn't recovered yet. Seeing his master like this, An Feng bent his fingers and took them back with a distressed look. "Master, if you want to eat more, I'll go and roast two more pieces for you."
"No, no thanks."
Jiang Lin stood up, brushing his sleeves as he returned to the carriage. As he lifted the curtain, he looked back in Qin Xiangnuan's direction. Under the dim moonlight, Qin Xiangnuan's face was flushed and slightly sweaty. She casually wiped the sweat off her face, took a bowl of water from Qin Feng's hand, and exchanged a few pleasantries with him, her eyes curved with a smile as beautiful as a flower. "My little sister is different from ordinary women." Qin Feng's words rang in Jiang Lin's ears. He lowered his head, lowered his eyes, and smiled softly.
Yes, it is unusual.
At the imperial banquet in the capital, Jiang Lin had only considered the general's daughter innocent and gullible. Later, she chased Gu Mingqi everywhere, her eyes fixed on the Seventh Prince. Rumors about her circulated throughout the capital, and he paid her more attention. He didn't take them to heart, simply remembering the kindness Qin Guang had shown her and wanting to help her escape her suffering and recognize Gu Mingqi's true face. But then... on the day of the house raid, Qin Xiangnuan's various behaviors had caught his eye, and even occasionally surfaced in his mind.
When did things start to get weird? Jiang Lin couldn't tell.
But when he saw Qin Xiangnuan lying in the dark at Phoenix Mountain, he had to admit that his heart was panicked for a moment. He was more nervous and afraid than ever before, which made him want to protect her and prevent her from getting hurt again.
"Prince? What are you looking at here?"
Anliu had just returned from his night watch. Seeing Jiang Lin's dazed eyes, he followed his gaze and said with sudden realization, "Oh... so he was looking at the Third Young Lady!"
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