Chapter 52 Chapter 52 21
"Thank you, sir!" Ruo Ruo finally smiled with relief.
Although she was wearing a veil, her good mood could be seen from her features.
Qi Ruiyi couldn't help laughing along with her, and he had already forgotten the purpose of coming to the Jiaofangsi in the first place.
The impressions you get from others are never as real as what you see with your own eyes. No matter what Qi Ruiyi's initial impression of the name Ruoruo was, when the name was connected with the person in front of him, the only thing left in his mind was the scene of their past interactions.
It's really because Ruoruo's temperament is too obvious, and she looks harmless, making it hard for people to think that she has any bad intentions.
Qi Ruiyi himself didn't realize how happy he was when he saw Ruoruo.
"I wonder if there is something that you want to talk to Ruoruo about?" Ruoruo looked at Qi Ruiyi with her watery eyes, a hint of doubt in her heart.
The beauty is extremely beautiful even with a veil. Her eyes are affectionate even when she looks at a dog, let alone when she looks at a person.
Qi Ruiyi felt a little uncomfortable, which was rare for him in all these years.
I didn't notice this strange feeling the last time we were outside, but now that the two of us are alone together indoors, even the air seems to be filled with an indescribable atmosphere.
Qi Ruiyi also began to organize his words for once. With a pair of deer-like eyes staring at him, he couldn't possibly tell the truth and say that he came here just to see what kind of person she was because of Murong Bo and Qi Xunjing's words!
Not to mention that he no longer has such thoughts now, even if he did, he couldn't say it so bluntly.
But this reason is really hard to make up. After all, Ruoruo is not a well-known person, and even few people know her.
Ruo Ruo didn't make things difficult for him. Seeing his pensive expression, she smiled and changed the subject. She didn't insist on an answer. After all, the answer wasn't important at all. Besides, Ruo Ruo could already guess a little, and it would be bad if she told him the whole thing. She was just asking casually, just to react.
"Sir, have you had dinner yet? If not, I will have some food brought over."
Qi Ruiyi, who had already eaten something and was not hungry, nodded naturally.
If it was another girl today, he would just meet her and leave, or he could stand on a superior position and observe how Murong Bo and Qi Xunjing were fascinated by her. It would be fine.
But the girl who came in was the one he admired and who left a mark in his heart.
She naturally didn't want to leave like this, but asking her to perform her talent was absolutely impossible. Qi Ruiyi wouldn't treat her like this, even though this was what a girl from the Jiaofangsi should do, but Qi Ruiyi never treated her as a girl from the Jiaofangsi.
Bringing some food over was undoubtedly the best option for the two of them at the moment, and it would also allow him to have time to continue interacting with Ruoruo.
Ruoruo naturally took off the veil on her face. After all, she couldn't eat while wearing a veil.
That’s right, Ruoruo did it on purpose. After she found out that the person sitting in the room was Qi Ruiyi, she regretted coming in wearing a veil.
She used to wear a veil because she was afraid of people, but later she just wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble and attract flies, which only made people annoyed. However, people like Qi Ruiyi who could help her naturally did not fall into the category of flies.
On the contrary, if he could be made happy, it might not be impossible for his father to be acquitted directly. After all, many times certain punishments are just a matter of a thought from those in power.
Ruo Ruo had always understood this logic. Just like her former wet nurse, she was ruthlessly expelled from the Bai family for a few minor mistakes. Was the wet nurse's fault truly that serious? No, it was simply that she was unpopular in the mansion, had little say, and even Madam Bai disliked her.
If the same mistake had happened to the wet nurse and maidservants around Bai Yunmeng, the outcome would naturally not have been the same. Ultimately, it all depends on what Mrs. Bai wants to do.
Isn't this also the case with the Bai family? Rather than saying that the tiger talisman was taken by the Fourth Prince, it's more accurate to say that the royal family has long disliked the Bai family.
Sometimes, being successful in battle and having a great reputation may not necessarily be a good thing.
Especially although her father only has Bai Yunmeng and her two daughters, the Bai family itself is a wealthy family with countless branches, and the wealth accumulated over the years should not be underestimated.
My father Bai Jing is a loyal man, and the Bai family has always produced smart people, but that doesn't prevent some people from being arrogant and domineering because of their military achievements. No one can guarantee that the head of the Bai family in every generation will be without ambition.
If Ruoruo were a member of the royal family, if she were honest, she would also take the opportunity to get rid of the Bai family.
The end will break if it is too big, and the tail will not fall off if it is too big. The contributions of the Bai family are real and were made with blood and sweat, but for the current Daling and the current king, the disadvantages of the Bai family's existence have outweighed the benefits.
But Ruoruo is not a member of the royal family, but Bai Jing's daughter.
She naturally didn't want her father to die like this. Even though they didn't spend much time together in the past, Bai Jing's love for his daughter was clearly felt.
Qi Ruiyi also smiled as he watched Ruoruo. He didn't think it was awkward to see her take off her veil. After all, who wouldn't take off their veil when eating? Besides, wearing a veil outside was fine, but inside the house, it wasn't necessary; it was perfectly normal.
But he didn't know that until now, only a handful of people had actually seen Ruoruo's face beneath the veil.
But even so, he soon stared at Ruoruo's face in a daze.
How could life be like this? Her eyebrows were drawn back, her face rosy, though not so obvious when she wore the veil. But with the veil off, the melancholy between her brows was palpable. Yet, her bare teeth and red lips added an infinite allure and allure. Her beauty was indescribable, making one unable to look away and unable to resist pity.
Qi Ruiyi was stunned for a long time before he couldn't help but think that it was no wonder that Murong Bo and Qi Xunjing came to beg him for Ruo Ruo one after another. With such a beauty, who could resist seeing her?
Even he would probably be tempted.
At this time, he had already begun to feel fortunate that he had come to the Jiaofangsi today.
"Is there anything that Ruoruo is not adapting to in the Jiaofangsi?" Qi Ruiyi suddenly spoke up, making up his mind that as long as she said so, he would take her away.
Unexpectedly, Ruo Ruo just shook her head and said, "There's nothing I can't adapt to."
But even as he said this, the sadness between his brows could not be dispelled.
Qi Ruiyi felt distressed when he saw this, and couldn't help but take it to heart.
The food was served quickly, and the two of them chatted a lot while eating. Ruo Ruo also took the opportunity to quietly reveal some concerns about her family.
Qi Ruiyi did not ask about her background, and Ruo Ruo did not mention it on her own initiative. Sometimes, begging others for help will not produce as significant results as throwing out bait and asking others to help.
Moreover, even if Qi Ruiyi couldn't take the initiative to solve the problem for her as she hoped, she could always find an appropriate opportunity to bring it up later. If she deliberately brought it up during their second meeting, it would inevitably make people unhappy.
Moreover, Ruo Ruo lowered her eyes, with her own thoughts in mind.
She has never been a good person who repays kindness with grievances. It is better to let others take the initiative to stand up for her when she was wronged in the past.
If she brought it up herself, wouldn't she have to pretend to be generous? After all, in this day and age, filial piety and family are paramount. If they've been together for a long time, she can be sure she truly understands a person's heart, so showing a little resentment is not a bad idea. But now that they've just met, it's not appropriate to say such things.
Just like how she treated Prime Minister Qi, Ruo Ruo never trusted these men. She only trusted her own methods and her face.
Qi Ruiyi did not disappoint Ruoruo's expectations. After leaving the Jiaofangsi, the first thing he did was to investigate Ruoruo's background and past experiences.
The next day after court, all the investigations on Ruoruo were laid out on the desk in the imperial study.
Qi Ruiyi picked up the scroll and began to read it bit by bit. The first thing he saw was the name Bai Ruoruo - Bai Jing's second daughter.
This made his heart skip a beat. After all, he had originally planned to execute Bai Jing in accordance with the late emperor's wishes.
But he also breathed a sigh of relief, at least the Bai family members were still alive.
This is also thanks to the fact that most of the kings of Daling in the past believed in ruling according to the four seasons and always liked to reward in spring and summer and execute in autumn and winter. Otherwise, Bai Jing would probably not live to this day.
Qi Ruiyi began to seriously consider what to do with the Bai family. Kill them or let them go? If so, how should he let them go? Qi Ruiyi was a little hesitant.
But killing... Qi Ruiyi shook his head. Ask yourself, who would fall in love with the murderer of their father? Even if he had a legitimate reason, if he really did it, Ruo Ruo probably wouldn't be able to accept him.
Then we have no choice but to find a way to release him depending on the situation.
Qi Ruiyi knew very well that Bai Jing was loyal to Daling, and he also knew that there might be a hidden reason why the tiger talisman appeared in Qi Ruifeng's hands.
Not only did he know this very well, but even his father, who was terminally ill at the time, was probably well aware of it.
But as a monarch, when things happened, there was sometimes no need to delve into the deeper reasons. After all, when it came to rebellion, there weren't so many random excuses to get away with it. If Bai Jing had a reason today, wouldn't other rebels find excuses tomorrow? They might even secretly help the princes fight overtly and covertly, but with just a reasonable excuse, they could escape disaster and avoid the execution of their entire family. If the price they paid was too low, more people would inevitably take the risk.
But since Bai Jing is Ruoruo's father, this matter needs to be discussed separately.
"Send orders and don't let anyone bully Bai Jing and the Bai family in the cell." Qi Ruiyi suddenly spoke.
The eunuch standing by naturally knew what was going on, and couldn't help but sigh that the girl from the Music Bureau had such a great influence on her master.
After Qi Ruiyi said this, he lowered his head and continued reading.
When he saw the grievances Ruoruo had suffered in the Bai family, he felt depressed.
I thought Bai Jing was at least a good commander, but I never expected his family to be in turmoil! And this so-called Madam Bai and Bai Yunmeng, are they really Ruoruo's mother and sister? How could they ignore and even bully Ruoruo like this! How could there be such a cruel mother and sister in the world!
Qi Ruiyi was furious, especially when he saw that Ruoruo used to wear the worst clothes and even had not enough food to eat. He wanted to pick up his sword and chop those who bullied her.
Even after seeing what happened later and knowing that Bai Jing had come back and tried to make amends, he still couldn't get rid of his anger.
"Forget it, as long as no one dies, there's no need to interfere with other things." He threw the scroll aside and changed his mind.
"Also, go and investigate how the tiger talisman fell into Qi Ruifeng's hands." If there really is a hidden story, it is not impossible for him to give a lighter sentence.
However, if Madam Bai and the people who had bullied Ruoruo were acquitted, Qi Ruifeng himself would inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally pointed to some names on the scroll and asked people to "take good care of them".
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