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She was still standing on the steps when he looked up, and their eyes were almost level.
Qin Sang had no choice but to concede again.
It got blocked again.
She then looked at Bai Yiqing meaningfully while fanning herself: "Does the young master have something to say to me?"
Bai Yiqing's dark eyes were like a deep, dark pool, containing many complex emotions that were difficult to discern at first glance.
His thin lips moved slightly, his expression and tone indifferent: "No matter what your purpose is, the waters of Kyoto are unfathomable. It's best not to get involved."
The cicadas chirped one after another in early summer, making the surroundings seem even quieter. Although it was already early summer, Qin Sang still felt a chill in the air.
She waved her round fan, staring at the handsome man before her with a half-smile: "Oh."
"Oh?" Bai Yiqing's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Clearly, he was not satisfied with Qin Sang's reaction.
Qin Sang was completely baffled. The two of them were not familiar with each other, so why was he suddenly meddling in her affairs for no reason?
Could it be because of that flower that inexplicably flew into his arms?
That's a huge misunderstanding.
However, it seems a bit naive that this seemingly aloof young master could actually take a liking to me because of a flower.
However, given their past relationship and the fact that the other person was so good-looking, Qin Sang felt she couldn't be ungrateful for the kind reminder.
Then his smile became even more kind and gentle: "Thank you for reminding me, young master. Although the waters of Kyoto are deep, the fish are also big. As you know, I like to eat fish."
He even winked after he finished speaking.
Bai Yiqing's face grew even colder and more somber. He glanced at her sideways, his expression carrying a hint of sternness and warning.
Qin Sang stared at his face, whose features were so exquisitely defined that the colder and more indifferent his expression, the easier it was to become captivated by it.
It's like teasing a sulking child, trying every possible way to get them to say something hurtful.
She unconsciously leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between them a little: "Young master, you've gained such wealth and honor from the imperial family, enjoying unparalleled glory, so why do you always have such a stern face?" She chuckled, "Could it be that you also have some unavoidable troubles, ah... perhaps you've fallen in love with some woman, but can't have her?"
Bai Yiqing's lips tightened, her fingers clenched slightly behind her back in her sleeves, and her eyes grew increasingly cold and sharp.
Why would he say such things to this woman?
Are you crazy?
He lifted his eyelids and saw the woman in front of him with bright eyes and white teeth. She showed no sign of panic and was as relaxed as a gossipy aunt or uncle.
She was indeed insane. He looked away, too lazy to talk to her.
Seeing that the other party didn't respond to her teasing, Qin Sang felt it was pointless. The other party was mature beyond his years, while she was a fox spirit who had been around for thousands of years. Why bother arguing with a child?
She withdrew her gaze, fanned herself, walked past him, and gracefully departed.
I left feeling a little guilty and a little melancholy.
Why treat people like that? It's really inappropriate.
After taking a few steps, she couldn't help but turn back.
Just then, Qin Sang saw that the face of this composed and unparalleled handsome man, the most beautiful man in the capital, was filled with endless sorrow and resentment.
Melancholy, helplessness, sadness... so many emotions mixed together, seemingly squeezing out all the joy from the person in front of me.
Such a stunning face, yet such a forlorn expression, like a little dog soaked in the rain, so pitiful…
Qin Sang's long-suffering heart was struck hard once again.
She clutched her chest, a sudden doubt creeping into her mind: could something serious have happened to her heart today? She resolved to find a doctor to examine her properly when she got home.
***
The game on the polo field had ended by then. Xie Sui'an, in high spirits, had won the match and taken the prize, but he looked around and couldn't find anyone.
He held a gold hairpin inlaid with jewels in his hand, one hand on his hip, his brow slightly furrowed, looking impatient.
Xie Wu suddenly appeared from behind, snatched the gold hairpin from his hand, and said smugly, "Oh my, you've made something of yourself, you know how to give your sister a gift now."
Xie Sui'an reached out to snatch it, but Xie Wu dodged and hid the hairpin behind his back: "What are you doing? I've already given it to you, why are you trying to take it back?!"
"When did I say I was giving it to you? Have you no shame!" Xie Sui'an continued to snatch it, and Xie Wu continued to laugh and dodge, but Xie Sui'an was skilled in martial arts and quickly circled behind her, pulling the gold hairpin out of her hand.
Xie Wu was gripping the hairpin too tightly, and Xie Sui'an, without restraint, pulled Xie Wu's palm, leaving a bloody gash. Blood oozed from Xie Wu's fair and tender hand, making Xie Wu feel dizzy.
"I can't take it anymore...I..." Xie Wu said, then collapsed on the spot...
Xie Sui'an: "...???"
He quickly reached out to support her, almost forgetting that this young lady was afraid of blood.
He was inwardly groaning, but outwardly he grumbled, "Hey, who told you to steal my hairpin... Don't you know how to let go..."
The matter quickly reached the ears of the two ladies of the Xie family. Upon hearing that Xie Wu had fainted from blood, Wang Huiwen and Cen Biyun rushed to the side hall. When they inquired about the cause, they discovered it was because of a gold hairpin that had been snatched away.
Xie Suian stood to the side, looking rather awkward, scratching his head in frustration.
Wang Huiwen didn't dare to make trouble, but Cen Biyun glared at her son: "What is so rare? If your sister likes it, just give it to her. You're so ungrateful. Wu'er has spoiled you for nothing."
Xie Sui'an muttered under his breath, "She doesn't care about me at all, she just bullies me..."
“You’re a man, so what’s wrong with giving in a little?” Cen Biyun scolded.
"Alright, Sui'an didn't do it on purpose. It's just that Wu'er has been afraid of blood since she was little," Wang Huiwen interrupted the mother and son's conversation and said, "What about the hairpin? Who did you originally intend to give it to?"
If it wasn't meant to be given to his sisters, could it be that he has someone he loves?
Upon hearing this, Cen Biyun suddenly understood.
Her expression changed slightly as she looked at Xie Suian, a bad feeling creeping into her heart.
She had heard gossip about him before and had tried to subtly advise him, but she never expected that the boy would actually have ulterior motives.
When Xie Sui'an was asked, he didn't bother to hide anything and said frankly, "Naturally, it's for the person I admire."
"Someone you like?" Wang Huiwen looked at him in surprise, then glanced at Cen Biyun, seemingly finding it quite amusing. "When did you find someone you like? You've always been saying you wouldn't get married, how come you've suddenly become so open-minded?"
"Aunt," Xie Sui'an nuzzled closer in a coquettish manner, "if I tell her, can you persuade my mother not to continue the marriage proposal with the Xiahou family?"
Wang Huiwen said firmly, "Of course not. However," she narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing fine lines at the corners of her eyes, "tell me first which family the girl you admire is from. If they are a good match, perhaps I can help you."
Xie Sui'an scoffed, "You keep changing your mind, saying you can't help and then saying you can. I don't believe you."
Wang Huiwen coaxed softly, "So, whose daughter is she?"
Although Xie Sui'an had made a decision, he did not have a foolproof plan and could not act rashly, otherwise he would be walking into a trap and giving these adults an opportunity to break up the couple.
Just as he was about to make something up, Xie Wu slowly woke up and immediately yelled, "Xie Sui'an, come here!" His voice was still weak.
Xie Sui'an didn't argue with her and obediently walked to the bedside, sticking his head over.
Xie Wu pinched his ear and then said, "Get lost."
"Okay." Xie Suian received the order and quickly rolled away.
He knew that Xie Wu was coming to his rescue.
***
After leaving the side hall, Xie Sui'an continued his search for Qin Sang.
Upon encountering two familiar young women, whom he had seen standing with Qin Sang during the polo match, he was about to approach them to inquire when he overheard them whispering about deliberately splashing tea on Qin Sang earlier—
"So what if she's beautiful? She's just an orphan with no support. The people in the Prime Minister's mansion will weigh things carefully. How could they possibly stand up for an orphan?"
"That's right. Look at her arrogant demeanor, as if with that face, any noble young man in the capital could be chosen by her. How dare she simultaneously covet Bai Yiqing and Xie Sui'an? Is she out of her mind?"
"Splashing her with tea is too lenient; it's for her own good."
"Yes, she doesn't know the methods of certain people. It's already very merciful that she hasn't shed blood... Ah...! Thank... thank you, young master?"
The woman who was speaking was startled by Xie Sui'an, who suddenly blocked her way. Xie Sui'an looked at her with a gloomy expression: "Who spilled her tea?"
The woman then realized that the person in front of her had overheard everything they had just said.
Although he felt guilty, he realized he hadn't done anything wrong, so he stood up straight and said, "What? Am I wrong? She threw flowers at Young Master Bai and then at you. Can't you see that she's a fickle woman? Today, Miss Pang splashed tea on her as a small reminder to prevent her from acting recklessly, otherwise she might cause even greater trouble and lose her life."
Xie Sui'an's dark eyes were gloomy, but he also knew that what the woman said made some sense.
Although he was born into a wealthy family and had the protection of the most powerful prime minister in the land, making even princes and nobles wary of him, he also knew from a young age that this wealthy family was surrounded by wolves, and many people were like ferocious beasts, devouring flesh and drinking blood. Among the women, there were also many ruthless people who killed without blinking an eye.
Today, Qin Sang's sudden emergence has amazed everyone, and it will inevitably attract jealousy.
Thinking about it this way, he realized he was really wrong. Knowing how many people were envious of him, he still dragged her into the mess and caused her unnecessary trouble.
However, what he didn't know was that Qin Sang wasn't afraid of trouble. She herself was the center of trouble, and she preferred to go wherever there was trouble.
Whether it's fear or a deadly move, what does she, a dignified female immortal, have to fear?
Seeing that Xie Sui'an remained silent, the two women slipped away.
Xie Suian scratched his head in frustration, deciding to find the person first.
He went to the backyard, and as soon as he stepped through the archway, he saw Qin Sang, dressed in new clothes, waving her round fan, walking towards him with Lingding beside her, all smiles.
She showed no sign of being bullied or embarrassed. She found some clothes somewhere and changed into them, which made her even more radiant and stunning.
She walked into the garden path, where the lush, tall trees blocked out the sunlight and there was not even a breeze. She walked in so calmly, her hair fluttering lightly and her shawl draped gently around her. Yet Xie Sui'an felt that she was enveloped in golden light, beautiful in a dreamlike and ethereal way.
He recalled the day he first met her, when she was cornered in an alley by thugs. Although she was outnumbered and outmatched, her impatient and disdainful expression remained unforgettable to this day.
At that time, he believed that even if he didn't intervene, she wouldn't be bullied, but he still wanted to help her.
Later, she became a doctor at the clinic, aloof yet gentle, treating patients with such meticulous care, a stark contrast to her previous impatience.
Later, she invited him to drink tea, asked him to kidnap people, and asked him to fight in Quzhou Prefecture... She always seemed fearless and invincible.
Even now, even if she's been schemed against and bullied, it's as if nothing has happened.
He didn't understand where she got the confidence to be so carefree at all times.
He looked at her, somewhat discouraged.
Perhaps... perhaps I simply can't control her? She's like a proud peacock, always holding her head high, looking down on everyone.
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