Chapter 43: Decent
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The time and place are so certain...
How could Li Wan'er judge his time? Why was she so tough in her attitude when asking him out? "Go ask if anyone has sent an invitation to Minister Li's residence in my name today."
Akabane took the order and went to investigate.
When he came back, his face was not very good, and he was afraid that the prince would get angry, "The Second Master arranged it."
Xie Yunzheng frowned. Why would he mind his own business?
"Ask cousin Shuang to come see me."
"yes."
Li Shuang didn't know what was going on when she came, but after Xie Yunzheng said one sentence, she understood.
"My cousin went out today. What did she talk about?"
Shouldn't we ask what to do when we go out? "Cousin, Shuangshuang rode in the princess's carriage today and chatted with her all the way. I think my cousin is calm and steady, while my second cousin is lively. The princess agrees with me and says that most people like calm people."
Xie Yunzheng lowered his eyes to hide the joy in his heart, "What else?"
Li Shuang curved her lips and smiled. She guessed correctly: "Shuang Shuang also told her about the time when you went hunting at my house. My cousin brought back a deer. The princess thought it was amazing and said that you were still young at that time and it was not easy. I also said that I admired my cousin."
Xie Yunzheng raised the corner of his mouth slightly, picked up a book and read, "No wonder my cousin likes to hang out with my second cousin. She is someone worth talking to. I have something else to do. You should go back first. There is a red agate bracelet that suits my cousin very well. Let Chi Xiao get it for you."
Li Shuang stood up and saluted, "Thank you, cousin. Li Shuang is going back now."
Xie Yunzheng smiled and nodded.
After the people left, he put down the book and looked up at the roof. The princess also admired him.
No wonder Xie Yunzhao was eager to get close to Li Wan'er. He must have heard that the princess still had him in her heart.
Although Xie Yunzhao had caused trouble, he had already made an appointment and could not break his promise. "Tell Li Wan'er that I will be there on time."
The prince was not angry, but in a good mood. Akabane took the order with peace of mind.
Li Wan'er was so happy that she couldn't sleep. Her mother was right, he had important things to do, unlike Xie Yunzhao, that playboy.
The corners of her mouth raised high. Recently, she has known what kind of existence Princess Yongjia is in the capital.
Because the emperor fell into the water, he granted her a princess's mansion, which shows how much he doted on her.
Unfortunately, when she lost Xie Yunzheng, she lost everything. From now on, everything she had would be her own.
Thinking of the look in Xie Yun's eyes when he looked at her, she felt uncomfortable.
So what if she is a princess? She still has to listen to her, the eldest sister-in-law, in everything. So what if she has a princess's mansion? How could she let her live alone?
If she had been nicer when they first met, everything would have been easy to negotiate, but if Shen Shurong didn't take her seriously, don't blame her for not pampering her.
The master was reluctant to throw it away, and the maid Xiuhe joked: "Miss, although you didn't grow up in the capital, the best marriage in the capital is reserved for you."
Li Wan'er glared at her, shamelessly saying, "Tell me, does Princess Yongjia hate me very much?"
"What's the use of hating her? She lost her reputation, not yours."
Li Wan'er chuckled, "Her betrothal gifts are all mine now?"
Xiu He said proudly: "Of course, when the prince marries the princess, the betrothal gifts must be the best. Now they are all from the young lady."
"Not only the betrothal gift, but also the best courtyard, the best property, and the future power to manage the household of Duke Lu will all belong to Miss."
Li Wan'er curled her lips and said, "I'm not a stingy person. After all, she is a princess. I will give her the dignity she deserves."
"Miss is the kindest person."
The next morning, before daybreak, Xie Yunzhao sneaked out of the mansion without even riding a horse, and took a nap leaning against the outer wall of the Princess's mansion.
The doorman saw it and welcomed him in, wondering why the son-in-law didn't ask him to open the door.
Seeing that only he came, Shen Shurong was happy in his heart and deliberately asked: "Is Li Shuang not coming?"
"I came out too early. I'll have someone pick her up later."
"Pick her up?" Are you planning to let her follow?
Xie Yunzhao smiled evilly, "Yes, her eldest cousin and his wife are going to Qingquan Lake today. I asked someone to pick her up."
Shen Shurong understood, and then thought of something, “It’s boring with so few people, and the two young ladies of the Wei family must be bored too.”
Xie Yunzhao's eyes lit up, and he went out to explain: "Yes, my brother's happiness depends on me."
Chen Shurong called Jin Zhi in, "Whether you can leave the house today depends on the second young master."
Jin Zhi was grateful, "Thank you, Princess."
When Xie Yunzhao came back, he saw Jin Zhi bringing a cup of tea over. "I invite you to have some tea, sir. Thank you for accompanying and protecting the princess. I have only recently realized that you are the only one who truly cares about the princess. Please forgive me for my short-sightedness in the past."
Xie Yunzhao took it and drank it, "Okay, Princess, I'm here, you can rest assured."
"Yes, yes, I'm not worried."
Jin Zhi pursed her lips and raised her eyes slightly to look at Shen Shurong.
"Well, you all can follow me in a moment."
Jinzhi was very happy, thanked her and left.
"What's going on?" Xie Yunzhao sat next to Shen Shurong.
"She was disrespectful to you. She must apologize sincerely."
Xie Yunzhao felt pampered and felt sweet in his heart.
The two set out to inspect the shop, and Qing Ying told Xie Yunzhao that the prince had already set out.
"Go pick up Li Shuang and go directly to Qingquan Lake."
"Qingying is a man, it's not appropriate. Jinzhi, you accompany Qingying to protect Miss Li, and then go back to the Princess's Mansion to report after Miss Li returns home safely." Chen Shurong instructed.
"Yes, Princess, I will protect Miss Li."
Jin Zhi was overjoyed. The Second Young Master clearly meant to pick up Miss Li and send her to Master Xie. She could finally see him.
The two of them patrolled the shop peacefully. Although they were just doing their job, Xie Yunzhao didn't feel bored at all. As long as he was with Rongrong, he was the happiest person.
It is June, a good time to appreciate lotus flowers, and Li Wan'er dressed up carefully today.
When Xie Yunzheng arrived, Li Wan'er's carriage was already waiting on the roadside. She got out shyly and greeted with a blushing face.
Xie Yunzheng just nodded slightly. The two walked by the lake for a while. Li Wan'er was talking and Xie Yunzheng responded with "hmm".
Li Shuang thought that her second cousin had run away and didn't want to take her with him. She never expected that Qing Ying would come to pick her up. Her depressed little face suddenly brightened up. Although the princess's maid also came, she couldn't stop her from being happy that Xie Yunzhao still remembered her.
She sat quietly in the carriage and adjusted her skirt.
Jin Zhi was even more excited when she saw Qingying leading the way towards Qingquan Lake.
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Xie Yunzheng really didn't know what to say. They had no common memories. He remembered that Akabane had arranged a cruise. Then he asked, "Miss Li, do you want to take a boat?"
Li Wan'er, noticing the awkward silence, nodded and said, "Okay."
Xie Yunzheng asked someone to lead the way, and just as he arrived at the dock, he ran into two people.
"You Ran/You Yuan greets Master Xie, hello Miss Li."
Xie Yunzheng was a little annoyed. He knew what Wei Youran was thinking. "Hello, ladies. We are going to take a boat ride. We won't disturb you from having fun."
Wei Youyuan quickly bowed again: "I wonder if we can borrow your boat for a trip, my sister and I forgot to ask someone to prepare it."
"Youyuan, don't disturb me." Wei Youran pretended to pull her away.
Wei Youyuan shook it off, "It's okay, sister. We can sit at the bow of the boat and not disturb you."
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