"I am really envious of her efforts for you. You must not let such a good girl down."
Xiao Yexing spoke with a smile and even raised his hand to tidy up the hair around Qingyao's ears. However, Yue Changfeng was struck by lightning and stood there stiffly, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
I can’t believe it…
In his heart, Miss Qingyao had always been clean and self-disciplined, but he never expected...
His past cognition and state of mind were all overturned at this moment.
Qingyao burst into tears.
"Qingyao, you treat Master Yue very well. This kind of relationship is enviable. I will help you two."
Xiao Yexing raised his lips and was about to move his body, glancing at Yue Changfeng at the door, "What are you still standing here for?"
Yue Changfeng came to his senses, hurriedly retreated and closed the door.
But after going out, I couldn't help but feel upset.
Why does he want to go out?
He and Qingyao are in love with each other and have already discussed their future plans. Shouldn't Governor Xiao be the one to leave?
But now that he was out, he didn't dare to barge in rashly, but instead he got so angry that he gritted his teeth.
About half a quarter of an hour later.
The door was opened from the inside.
Yue Changfeng turned around quickly and saw Governor Xiao walking out in a purple brocade robe, looking neat and elegant. He had no choice but to bow and salute:
"Governor Xiao."
Xiao Yexing nodded calmly: "Well, I heard that Master Yue is going to take up a new post. I wonder where he will be assigned to?"
"Qingshi County under the border of Ganzhou."
Xiao Yexing thought for a moment:
"Ganzhou is remote and far away, with a dry climate. I'm sure the conditions in the counties below will be even more difficult and harsh. Thank you for having such a talent like Master Yue working for the Great Chu. Miss Qingyao is delicate and cannot endure hardships. I hope Master Yue will treat her well."
After saying this, he walked away without looking back.
Yue Changfeng stood there stiffly and awkwardly.
He would treat Qingyao well, but when these words came out of Governor Xiao's mouth, it had a different meaning.
In other words, the woman that Governor Xiao was tired of playing with and didn't want was thrown to him...
The door is open.
Qingyao was inside the room, standing beside the table, covering her collar, her eyes dark red, looking at him with an obscure and complicated gaze.
Yue Changfeng stood outside the door. When he looked at Qingyao, he felt like there was a mouthful of blood choking in his throat, making it difficult to swallow.
For a while, the relationship between the two could no longer be the same as before...
Everything has changed.
The two pairs of eyes met, and after a long while, Yue Changfeng finally spoke in a choked voice:
"Miss Qingyao, I don't know you...you..."
He didn't even know how to describe it.
In his heart, he always thought that Qingyao was as tough as a dodder, never giving in, never admitting defeat, and being strong and unyielding, which was what attracted him the most.
But now...
He said with difficulty: "I don't know that in order to help me pass the imperial examination, you actually used your body to seduce Governor Xiao. I don't know that you are willing to pay so much for me, or..."
Or maybe she wanted to marry Governor Xiao, but Governor Xiao looked down on her as a lowly servant, so she turned to him as a scapegoat.
He didn't dare to say the latter part of this sentence, but Qingyao could guess it.
Qingyao's eyes darkened inch by inch.
Yue Changfeng waved his hands hurriedly and said:
"Miss Qingyao, please don't misunderstand me. I am very grateful for your efforts and am willing to take you to Ganzhou. It's just... my mother is a traditional woman. She may not accept a daughter-in-law who is not pure..."
He looked rather embarrassed:
"Miss Qingyao, would you like to be my concubine? Don't worry, wife and concubine are just differences in status, but my kindness to you will not change."
Qingyao looked at him like this and suddenly laughed.
Oh.
When something like this happened, the first thing he asked was not whether she was willing or whether she was injured, but he despised her innocence and belittled her reputation.
He never cared about her but only about his own face.
After all, she had misjudged him all these years.
"In that case, thank you very much, Master Yue."
Seeing that she agreed so readily, Yue Changfeng couldn't help but become more certain of that idea:
She really wanted to marry Governor Xiao, but she couldn't, so she chose him as a second choice.
I didn't expect she was such a person!
"Miss Qingyao, thank you for choosing me, but I'm sorry that I can't give you a wedding. Since ancient times, there has been a distinction between wives and concubines. I have to marry my first wife before I can take you in."
He thought of a way to have the best of both worlds:
"Oh, my mother is old and in poor health. You should serve her as a maid first. You have been a servant in the Xiao Mansion for many years, so you know how to serve others."
"When my wife comes home, I will find a way to make you my concubine."
He immediately said:
"But you can't have my child. You have to wait for my wife to agree before you can have it. Also..."
He also mentioned many things that needed attention, hoping that Qingyao would keep them in mind and not overstep her boundaries.
Qingyao stood there, with a faint smile on her face, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly:
"Thank you for your kindness, Master Yue. My life is worthless. I am afraid I cannot take good care of your mother, so I will not go with you to Ganzhou."
Yue Changfeng was stunned:
"You were born a lowly maid, how could you not serve my mother? I will feel at ease only if you serve my mother. And don't worry, I will not take advantage of you for nothing. I will let you be my concubine."
Qingyao said, "When I was working in the Xiao Mansion, I received two taels of silver as monthly salary."
"I took you in with such good intentions, but you asked me for money? Miss Qingyao, I didn't expect you to be such a person. I have already made you my concubine, what else are you not satisfied with?"
Qingyao sneered: "I'd rather be Governor Xiao's concubine than you! Master Yue thinks too highly of himself."
“You! You!”
Whether it is Yue Changfeng or Xiao Yexing, all men in the world are the same!
Just as disgusting!
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Regent's Palace.
Chu Li curled up on the couch, looking at the book in his hand, calculating one by one:
"The queen is pregnant, so I sent her supplements and a jade ruyi...Mr. Zhang is getting his daughter married, so I sent her a pair of cloisonné vases...Mr. Li's son is getting married..."
It was only after entering the Regent's Palace that I realized there were so many such things happening.
The identity of the Regent was there, and there were many people who wanted to curry favor with him. No matter if they were from the imperial court, officials, or wealthy businessmen, anyone with a reputation wanted to be on good terms with the Regent.
These weddings and funerals are the best reasons to establish contact with the Regent's Palace.
"It's only been half a month, and I've already attended seven weddings!"
The treasures in the warehouse were given away one by one, and as they accumulated, she felt distressed.
Chu Dichi lazily lay beside her, holding her small waist and stroking her with his palms contentedly. "Interpersonal relations are necessary expenses. There is also Qin Muxue's wedding and your senior brother's wedding. We have to prepare at least two gifts."
Chu Li looked at the booklet and asked, "That being said, how much will it cost throughout the year?"
They were having a wedding, but there was no wedding in the Regent's Palace.
It's like a gift you give cannot be taken back.
Isn't this a huge loss?
"When you are well again, I will give you ten sons and take back all the gifts I have given you."
Outside the door, the butler had just walked to the door and almost slipped and fell when he heard this.
Madam, you are so bold!
Pigs aren't that fertile.
"Your Highness, Madam, Governor Xiao is here."
Chu Di smiled slowly and pinched Chu Li's face. Then he remembered that Xiao Yexing came to see him yesterday evening but was sent away by him.
"Send him in."
Chu Li whispered, "He must have something to talk to you about. If he is really delayed, let's see what you can do."
Chu Dichi calmly said: "What could be more important than you?"
Chu Li glared at him: "Can you learn from Governor Xiao and keep yourself clean and cultivate your character? This is the long-term solution?"
"He cultivates his character?"
Chu Dichi sneered, and then saw Xiao Yexing walking in with a straight hat on.
Chu Li immediately stood up and shouted with a smile, "Governor Xiao."
"Chu Li."
Xiao Yexing patted her shoulder and motioned for her to sit down.
"Governor Xiao has something to discuss with my uncle. I'll leave first."
"It's okay, it's not a big deal." Xiao Yexing smiled and sat down.
Chu Dichi raised his eyes indifferently and glanced at him. He was wearing a flashy crimson purple dress and smiling brightly, as if he was afraid that others would not know that he had returned with a satisfied heart.
As a man, he is very familiar with this posture.
Only Chu Li, who is so gullible, would really believe that Xiao Yexing is an honest person.
"Xiaojiu, go check if the pastries in the small kitchen are ready."
"Oh." Chu Li responded and went out obediently.
As soon as he left, Xiao Yexing immediately walked to Chu Dichi's side and said in a low voice: "King Yin is at the Qin family."
Chu Dichi paused for a moment, then raised his eyes and looked at him:
"Who are you talking about?"
"King Yin came uninvited and was already at Qin's house yesterday afternoon. He was so absorbed in women that he didn't even notice that such a person was right under his nose."
Chu Dichi frowned:
"Such a big thing, why didn't you tell me yesterday?"
"I didn't even see you yesterday, did I?"
"If it was really important, you would have found a way to tell me, but you didn't. It seems that your mind has already gone elsewhere."
The two looked at each other, and without further ado, smiled at each other.
Okay!
After knowing each other for many years, I am already familiar with each other's character and habits.
Last night, Chu Dichi was reluctant to see him because he had gone to catch the playful wild kitten at home, so King Yin's business was delayed all night.
But luckily it was only for one night.
Half a quarter of an hour later.
When Chu Li returned with the tray, he saw that Chu Dichi was gone, and only Xiao Yexing was left in the room.
"Governor Xiao, where is my uncle?"
Xiao Yexing stood up and said, "He's busy with official business. He's worried that you'll be bored at home alone, so he asked me to take care of you."
Chu Li blushed.
What does it mean to take her with you?
She is not a child anymore.
"If you are busy, go ahead. I am alone at home and I won't get lost."
"But he has handed you over to me. How can I leave you alone in the mansion? If I don't take good care of you, he will inevitably hold me accountable."
Xiao Yexing stepped forward, took her wrist, and said, "Let's go."
"All right!"
Before leaving, Chu Li scooped up seven or eight pieces of pastries from the plate with one hand, stuffed them into his mouth, and ate while walking.
Speaking of which, Governor Xiao has never taken her out to play, and today is the first time.
Leave the house.
The streets were bustling with people, but the ground was wet, with occasional puddles of water. It was not difficult to see that it had rained heavily last night.
"Little Chu Li, what does your daughter like to buy when she goes shopping?" Xiao Yexing accompanied Chu Li.
Chu Li said, "I like to buy storybooks."
"Besides this?"
"this……"
She was raised as a boy and had no idea what girls like when shopping, but she thought about it and said, "They probably like to buy snacks, food, clothes and jewelry."
"Okay, I'll buy them all for you."
"Huh?"
Governor Xiao is so nice.
Then she won't be polite.
First, buy two storybooks, then a string of candied haws, and if you see a pretty hairpin, buy one as well. Also, buy a dressing box woven from bamboo, which is an exquisite handicraft.
Buy, buy, buy.
After walking around for half an hour, Xiao Yexing could hardly carry the things in his hands.
"Governor Xiao, why are you so nice to me today? And why are you so patient in taking me shopping?"
The man smiled and said, "I have always been good, but your uncle is too domineering on weekdays. He always dominates you and you have no time to play with me."
"Too."
Xiao Yexing said: "Shall we go shopping over there?"
"good."
Xiao Yexing led the way and walked into the next street. He looked at Chu Li wandering around with a smile, and glanced at the dark alley next to him with deep meaning in the corner of his eyes.
"Little Chu Li, this way."
"knew."
Chu Li followed.
After walking through two streets, when passing through an alley, I unexpectedly saw a tightly curled up figure.
The woman was wearing clean white clothes. She was wet from the rain last night. She curled up there, hugging herself tightly. Her shivering figure was like a stray dog, looking extremely pitiful.
Chu Li stopped walking and walked forward:
"Are you okay?"
"Xiao Chuli, what's wrong?"
"Governor Xiao, look, there's someone here!"
She is dressed cleanly and doesn't look like a beggar. Could she be hiding something?
The woman's body trembled slightly, and she vaguely heard the three words "Governor Xiao". She raised her head with difficulty and saw a clean and beautiful face looking at her worriedly.
Not far away, the accompanying Xiao Yexing was looking at the girl with a smile on his face, holding a bag full of snacks, lanterns and other items.
Are they together?
This girl belongs to Governor Xiao...
Qingyao's eyes trembled and she quickly lowered her head, trying to avoid it.
Chu Li squatted down, "Are you okay?"
Qingyao quickly hid herself, "Nothing... cough, cough cough..."
"You've caught a cold!"
She was dressed neatly and looked good, but she was living on the streets. Something must have happened to her.
Chu Li just touched the back of her hand and found that the skin was both cold and hot, with an abnormal temperature, which was obviously a disease.
"I'm fine... Thank you for your concern... cough cough..." Qingyao struggled to stand up and wanted to leave, but she felt dizzy and almost fainted.
Chu Li quickly supported her, "Governor Xiao, come and help!"
Qingyao was shocked:
“No need… I… cough… cough cough…”
"Girl, you don't have to be so stubborn. We are not bad people. This Governor Xiao is the Governor of Jiangnan and a good friend of the Regent. He will not hurt you."
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