Chapter 7: Thoughts are all on the face
As the only son of the prefect of Sucheng, Pang Jinze's coming-of-age banquet was prepared half a month ago.
All the powerful people in Su City received invitations, including Jiang Yueyao, which was delivered by Pang Jinze himself.
"This is the most important day of my life, Yaoyao, you must come." He handed the invitation to Jiang Yueyao.
Jiang Yueyao didn't answer.
She refused directly, "I'm just an ordinary merchant girl. How can I be qualified to participate in Master Pang's coming-of-age ceremony?"
"And I haven't been in the mood lately."
"Master Pang, please give this invitation to someone else."
After she finished speaking, she turned and was about to leave.
Pang Jinze became anxious and raised his foot to stop her.
"Are you still sad and upset about that bastard Pei Yu?" He frowned, a little annoyed. "He's just better at studying than me, but how else is he better than me?"
"In terms of family background, my father is a fourth-rank official appointed by the imperial court," he said, leaning closer to Jiang Yueyao and lowering his voice. "To tell you the truth, my father will most likely be transferred to the capital next year. If you follow me, you can then see the prosperity and splendor of the capital."
Seeing that Jiang Yueyao remained unmoved.
Pang Jinze was angry.
"Jiang Yueyao, you are too stubborn. I have been pursuing you for so many years. It's okay that you were obsessed with Pei Yu before, but now he doesn't want you anymore, and you are still thinking about him."
"Tell me, are you cheap?"
These words probably stimulated Jiang Yueyao.
She glared at him with her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.
"Do you really have to stab me in the heart?"
"I'm a bitch, so what?" She reached out and pushed Pang Jinze, "It's none of your business!"
Speaking of which, Pang Jinze is also a mean person.
He liked Jiang Yueyao's bold and charming personality.
Especially the way she glared at him when she was angry, which seemed to be coquettish, angry and furious, and really controlled him.
As soon as Jiang Yueyao got angry, Pang Jinze became obedient.
He raised his hand and slapped himself, coaxing her softly.
"Yaoyao, don't be angry. If you attend my coming-of-age ceremony, when my father is transferred to the capital, I'll have him report that bastard Pei Yu and avenge you. How about that?"
As soon as these words came out, Pang Jinze saw the expression on the little girl's face change.
He saw there was a chance.
"I know you hate him, but if you'll be nice to me, I promise to send him packing. How about that?"
Jiang Yueyao was finally moved.
She raised her eyelashes slightly and looked at Pang Jinze.
"Do you mean what you say?"
"I swear I'll make him pay for what he did to you today. If he doesn't, I'll let myself be hit by a carriage and killed..."
"You don't have to be like this." Jiang Yueyao turned aside and said in a gentle voice, "I believe you."
When Pang Jinze heard this, he was overjoyed.
When leaving, he looked back every few steps.
"Yaoyao, I will pick you up the day after tomorrow morning."
And at this moment, in front of the window on the second floor of the inn.
Lu Sui stood there quietly, Qingshu stood behind him, taking in the entire scene that had just happened downstairs.
Pang Jinze looked back every few steps, looking at Jiang Yueyao's worthless smile.
Qingshu couldn't help but sigh.
"Boss Jiang's acting skills are three times more exquisite than those of the actors in Hua Manlou."
Huamanlou is the most famous theater in the capital, a high-end place for the entertainment and listening of operas by the wealthy and powerful.
Whenever there was a banquet, they would be specially invited to perform, and they were greatly appreciated by the nobles.
Lu Sui glanced at him indifferently.
Qingshu felt his scalp tingle and raised his hand to slap himself in the mouth.
"I know my mistake."
Lu Sui said nothing and turned to walk towards the desk.
"Has there been any news from the capital today?"
"I'll go ask Qingxuan." Qingshu was about to go out when there was a knock on the door.
He hurried over, the door opened, and it was Qingxuan.
Qingxuan walked into the room and handed several letters in his hand to Lu Sui.
"I just received news that someone, taking advantage of Pang Jinze's coming-of-age ceremony, gifted Pang Zhong a three-meter-tall golden Buddha statue, made entirely of gold and worth one hundred thousand taels. It was placed in the Pang family ancestral hall."
Lu Sui listened quietly, with no expression on his stern face.
He opened one of the letters and asked, "Is there any news from the Second Prince?"
"You've claimed to be ill, and several princes have come to visit you. The Second Prince has been the most frequent, but he's always been turned away by Uncle Liu. They don't suspect anything at this point."
Lu Sui nodded and said nothing more.
He first read two letters and replied to them.
After replying to the letter, he opened the last one.
The letter was sent by the housekeeper Uncle Liu.
After coming of age, Lu Sui set up a separate residence, separated from the Lu family's old house by only a wall, seeking peace and freedom.
He was born into a British family.
The title of Duke of Yingguo was earned by Lu Sui's great-grandfather at the cost of his life when he followed his great-grandfather to conquer the country; the title was inherited for three generations. Now the Duke of Yingguo was Lu Sui's father, and the title of crown prince fell to Lu Sui.
Lu Sui became the top scorer in the imperial examination at the age of sixteen. Now he is only twenty-four, but he has risen from a small reader in the Hanlin Academy to the top position. He is now the prince's tutor and has aspired to become the cabinet minister, becoming the youngest chief minister in the Daye Dynasty.
His wisdom, scheming and means are unmatched by ordinary people.
Even the people under his command are more shrewd and capable than each other.
After reading the letter, Lu Sui handed it to Qingshu.
Qingshu took it and read it, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
"The second branch is really fast. The newly found third young master has even arranged a marriage."
Qing Xuan said, "I heard that on the day of the top scholar's parade, Princess Xiang Ning fell in love with the Third Young Master at first sight, and the Third Young Master also fell in love with Princess Xiang Ning at first sight."
"To be honest, Princess Xiangning is not as pretty as Boss Jiang..." Before Qingshu could finish his words, there was a knock on the door.
Immediately afterwards, Jiang Yueyao's clear voice came from outside.
"Qingshu, is your young master busy? Sister Lan just fried some crispy pork. Ask him if he wants some?"
Qingshu looked at his master.
Lu Sui didn't even raise his head: "You're being polite for no reason."
"The younger one went back to her."
Lu Sui put down the pen in his hand and said in a low voice: "Let her in."
Qingshu hurried over and opened the door.
Jiang Yueyao stood at the door, looking pretty and smiling.
"Qingshu, Sister Lan also left some for you, go down and try it."
Having said that, he stepped into the house.
She walked around the screen and entered the inner room. Seeing Qingxuan was there too, she paused.
She looked at Lu Sui: "Am I disturbing you?"
Lu Sui didn't reply to her, but ordered Qingshu and Qingxuan: "Go out."
"yes."
The two walked out together.
After the door was closed, Lu Sui looked at Jiang Yueyao and asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
"It's okay, it's okay." Jiang Yueyao walked out with a tray. "Sister Lan just fried some crispy pork. Let me bring it to you to try."
She took a few steps, and seeing no movement behind her, she paused and looked back at him.
Seeing that Lu Sui was still sitting at the desk, she urged him, "Come here quickly. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
Lu Sui glanced at her, stood up and walked out.
Jiang Yueyao was very attentive. She got him some water to wash his hands, and after he sat down, she handed him the chopsticks.
Lu Sui glanced at her, took the chopsticks but didn't move.
"Jiang Yueyao, has anyone ever told you that your thoughts are all shown on your face?"
Jiang Yueyao: “…”
This person is so annoying.
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