Chapter 49 Chapter 49 18
After Nan Xu left, Qi Xunjing began to concentrate on talking to Ruoruo. However, after just a few words, he hinted at wanting to marry Ruoruo.
Ruo Ruo thought she was overthinking it, but he kept saying he was responsible, which was hard to ignore.
But she'd clearly planned to proceed gradually, then ask him for help, but he wanted to just go in and take her home? Ruo Ruo, sensing the man's flustered demeanor, which wasn't as calm as his expression, felt like she didn't need any more strategies. The methods Nan Xu had taught her were practically useless against Qi Xunjing.
Although he looks like a very old-fashioned and serious person on the surface, he is actually very innocent. After just a few words, he almost handed over his entire family fortune.
"Sir, do you know why I came here? And do you know what kind of experience I have? Sir, you know nothing, so why should you be responsible for me? In fact, Sir, you don't have to care too much about the last accident." Ruo Ruo spoke slowly, lowering her eyes and seeming a little sad.
Qi Xunjing knew he was being rude, but Ruoruo's appearance alone made a mortal like him anxious. Not to mention him, even the so-called Eunuch Nan had acted a little strangely. If even the eunuch was acting this way, how could he escape the same fate?
He used to think that judging people by appearance was the worst kind of thing, but now, because of Ruo Ruo's appearance, he couldn't wait to redeem her, marry her, and spend his life with her. Ultimately, he was just an ordinary person.
Qi Xunjing smiled bitterly. He knew that whatever he said now was too casual. What's more, he was used to being old-fashioned. It was impossible for him to keep saying that he was willing to take responsibility in the past. If he was asked to say other nice things to express his feelings, he really couldn't say it.
"I really don't understand anything right now, but can you give me a chance to understand?" His eyes were sincere, but after saying this he coughed softly, looking a little embarrassed.
At the same time, he did not forget to carefully place a stool for Ruoruo and pour tea.
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On the other side, Eunuch Nan passed by the closed door every once in a while, and after a while, he started to ask the eunuchs to bring some fruits and meals into the room.
Qi Xunjing could probably guess what was going on with Ruoruo being disturbed all the time. He found it funny, but at the same time he was worried about Ruoruo being in the Jiaofangsi.
The two chatted happily, one sincerely and the other deliberately agreeing, and before they knew it, it was almost dark.
Murong Bai was sleeping soundly on the small couch. When he woke up, he felt refreshed. If the eunuch had not carefully woken him up, he would have continued to sleep.
"Where is Miss Ruoruo?" Murong Bai asked in a good mood.
The young eunuch stammered, "This..."
"What is this? Can't you say this?"
The young eunuch shook his head in panic, "No, no, it's just... it's just that Miss Ruoruo was called away by the Prime Minister."
Murong Bo raised his eyebrows when he heard this, not quite understanding what he meant.
"Prime Minister?" Murong Bai asked in confusion.
Isn't the Prime Minister still Qi Xunjing? Did he remember it wrong or did he not have a clear understanding of Qi Xunjing?
But as far as he knew, Qi Xunjing was not the kind of person who should come to the Jiaofangsi?
However, when he thought about how Ruoruo's voice was surprisingly helpful in helping him rest, he couldn't help but feel a little worried about her.
The young eunuch hesitated and suddenly said, "How about I go and call Miss Ruoruo back? She's been gone for a while, and it's time for dinner."
Murong Bai pondered for a moment and agreed.
It was impossible for him to go through by himself, but it was possible to let the young eunuch go through.
"Don't mention my name in front of Prime Minister Qi. Just find a reason to call Miss Ruoruo out. If Prime Minister Qi doesn't want to let her go, there's no need to force it."
"Yes, yes, I understand." The young eunuch lowered his head and left, then turned around and rolled his eyes fiercely.
He had seen Miss Ruoruo's face. As for Murong Bai, who had no idea how beautiful Miss Ruoruo was, the young eunuch felt that although he was a eunuch, he was much better than him.
If I were him, I would definitely take the initiative to rush forward and snatch Miss Ruoruo back! Show off my style! But this man is a coward, afraid of the Prime Minister's power, and dare not even let his name be announced.
However, the task assigned to him by Nan Gonggong was half completed, and now he could go and call Miss Ruoruo.
In fact, he didn't understand why he had to come here first and keep waking up Murong Bo, but since Eunuch Nan had given the order, he must have his reasons.
The person the young eunuch admired most in the past was Eunuch Nan. Maybe in the eyes of some people, Eunuch Nan was a ghost, but in his eyes, Eunuch Nan was his savior and the goal he wanted to strive for.
Look at how prosperous Eunuch Nan is now, even though they are both eunuchs! However, after seeing Miss Ruoruo's appearance, Miss Ruoruo's importance in his heart even surpassed that of Eunuch Nan, whom he once admired very much.
As he thought about this, he lowered his head and knocked on the door and went in. "My lord, are you all right? I wonder if Miss Ruoruo and your lordship need some new fruit?"
Turning to Ruo Ruo alone, he said, "Miss, if you come out soon, please go back to your residence early."
Ruoruo understood what he meant and nodded. Qi Xunjing also tactfully suggested that it was time to leave.
I'm afraid he won't be welcomed if he stays any longer, of course, although he didn't seem to be welcomed when he first wanted to meet Ruoruo.
Ruoruo waited for Qi Xunjing to leave, then sat there for a while before getting up and walking slowly towards her residence.
"Miss, veil, your veil." The young eunuch handed it over with both hands with a red face.
"Thank you." Ruoruo took it and put it on herself.
If Qi Xunjing was willing to help her, she didn't want to cause any more trouble. Treating Murong Bo was a way out, but she didn't really want to provoke him.
But if even Qi Xunjing can't help her or is unwilling to help her, then she will have to find another way.
Ruo Ruo had a very clear plan, but she forgot that Murong Bo was also curious.
"Prime Minister Qi called you over for something?"
"It's nothing. We just met by chance once before, and this time I came to ask some questions." Ruo Ruo was deliberately vague.
Murong Bo breathed a sigh of relief when he heard her words. Seeing Ruoruo's guilty look, he could naturally tell that the girl was lying, but at least he could tell that she was not forced to see Qi Xunjing.
"Have someone bring some food over so we can eat together." Murong Bai gave the order in a clear voice.
At this point, he seemed to remember something. "It just so happens that I still don't know what you look like. Just take off your veil. We're not out here."
"I'm shy and can't pick it." Ruo Ruo took two steps back.
"Are you shy?" Murong Bo was puzzled at first, but then he smiled.
He thought he had a close relationship with her, but he didn't expect that he was just a stranger in her eyes?
Who had cared for her during the confiscation of her property? Even though it was because of her voice, she was still treated well. Who had paid the money to get her admitted to the Music Bureau? Who had helped her conceal her relationship with Eunuch Nan from her cousin, the Sixth Prince?
It’s him, it’s him, it’s all him, Murong Bo!
But today Bai Ruoruo actually told him that she was shy?
Murong Bai was naturally not very happy.
"What's wrong with taking off the veil? Are you afraid that you're too beautiful and I'll have some inappropriate thoughts about you? I've seen all kinds of beauties, but I wouldn't be so wrong." As he spoke, he approached Ruo Ruo and stretched out his hand with interest.
A bony hand slowly reached to Ruo Ruo's ear and took off the headdress that was holding her veil. The veil also slowly fell down as the headdress was removed.
Murong Bo was naturally confident. He wanted to take off Ruoruo's veil only because he felt a little unhappy that Ruoruo had left to see someone else while he was sleeping, and seeing that she was so afraid of him, he just wanted to tease her.
If we ignore Ruoruo's reluctance and Murong Bo's other hand holding Ruoruo's shoulder, the scene can be called beautiful.
But Ruo Ruo was unwilling to do so. If she was afraid when Murong Bo approached her at first, she was really unhappy when Murong Bo took off her veil regardless of her resistance.
As the veil slowly fell, anger accumulated on Ruo Ruo's face. She pushed him away and distanced herself from him.
But Murong Bo was not blind, so he naturally saw the face under Ruoruo's veil.
"Ruoruo... No, I'm not..." Murong Bo's breathing was first held by Ruoruo's appearance, and then he wanted to explain his impulsive behavior just now.
Although he didn't regret lifting Ruo Ruo's veil, it was obvious that the girl in front of him was really angry. He was right to want to lift the veil, but he shouldn't be so impulsive and straightforward.
Murong Bai was a little annoyed.
"It's getting dark, sir, you should go back. Or do you want to stay here and ask Ruoruo to accompany you?" Ruoruo was angry at first but gradually calmed down and drove him away with an expressionless face.
Murong Bo stared at Ruoruo in annoyance and greed. It took him a long while to realize what she was talking about, which made him even more panicked. No, if he had told her earlier that Ruoruo looked like this, he... couldn't he have just secretly hidden her in his own courtyard?
Although he usually abides by those old-fashioned and decadent rules, it is also okay not to do so!
In fact, even if he really did something wrong, at that time, it wouldn't be a big deal. At most, it might hinder his cousin's path to success.
It's a pity that he didn't notice it at that time. He even thought about how Eunuch Nan had suggested that he could hide Ruoruo in the Yunxi Pavilion of the Music Bureau when he sent her here, but he refused it out of stupidity. Now he feels really upset when he thinks about it.
But surely it's still not too late now? Forget hiding in Yunxi Pavilion, but saving Ruoruo at a cost is always possible, right?
Not to mention that his cousin is about to ascend the throne, and his current status has also risen accordingly. I think no one dares to refuse him! Even Eunuch Nan from the Jiaofangsi is definitely not an option!
As for whether Ruoruo would reject him, he had never thought about it. After all, Ruoruo was just angry that he took off her veil, but if he was willing to rescue her, how could anyone not be willing?
What's more... What's more, if she didn't want to leave with him without any status, he could still marry her. He just didn't believe that a young man like him could be inferior to that old man Bai Jing?!
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