Chapter 141 A Handsome Man Like a Flower?
"Hey girl." Sheng Dahe glanced furtively at Lin Shiyuan.
“Although we haven’t become sworn siblings yet, we’re already in the same boat. If something happens in the future, if I can’t escape, neither can you. But this Lin Shiyuan, he’s our nemesis…”
Yao Qingling glanced at him; she understood Sheng Dahe's thoughts.
She interrupted him, saying calmly, "Do you think I didn't consider it before taking him under my wing?"
She could doubt Lin Shiyuan, but she didn't like others doubting him.
Sheng Dahe straightened up: "Tsk, I haven't even said anything yet and you're already defending me, saying that you two have nothing to do with each other."
"When did I say that?" Qingling retorted without thinking, but then realized something was off.
Doesn't this mean she has a relationship with Lin Shiyuan?
Yao Qingling gritted her teeth and corrected, "He's my subordinate, and he works for me now, that's our relationship!"
“Long ago, when you were hiding in Que'er Mountain, Lin Shiyuan already knew that you and I were related. That was when the government was most eager to hunt you down. If he wanted to find an opportunity to make a name for himself, he could have reported to the court back then and brought troops to search the mountain and suppress the bandits. Would we still be alive today, discussing business with you?”
Sheng Dahe's eyes widened: "So...so early?"
He felt a wave of fear wash over him.
If Lin Shiyuan had acted then, his head would probably already be hanging on the city wall as a warning to others. If the imperial court had done that, there would have been no need for the court to appease the displaced people.
He suddenly remembered that once a scout came to report that a strange man had gone up the mountain and carried Yao Niangzi down the mountain.
Is that strange man Lin Shiyuan?
Sheng Dahe, true to his reputation as a bandit, barely recovered from his fear before his eyes lit up and he set his sights on Qing Ling again.
He thought that the boy had probably already set his sights on Yao Qingling.
The only reason they didn't take action against them was because of her, right?
Sheng Dahe chuckled, "Since you've put it that way, I naturally trust you. You've already got him on our side. But girl, haven't you thought about getting your relationship a little closer?"
Qingling frowned: "What do you mean?"
"So... that guy's interested in you, but do you feel the same way about him?"
Yao Qingling paused for a moment, then said sarcastically, "Oh, Boss Sheng, you can't be siblings anymore, so you want to be a matchmaker now?"
Sheng Dahe wasn't angry; he still smiled and said, "It's okay if you don't want me as your older brother; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. But Lin Shiyuan, are you really going to let go of such a handsome man like him?"
Yao Qingling: "?"
A handsome man?
I wonder if Lin Shiyuan would start a fight if he heard those four words.
I doubt any man would appreciate that kind of compliment.
Sheng Dahe is clearly not suited to be a matchmaker; he lacks education and offends people as soon as he opens his mouth.
"Girl, I've been out here a long time and seen a lot. Even though this kind of man has lost his status, if he were willing to lower himself and stand among those noble ladies, there would be plenty of noble ladies who would want to date him."
Sheng Dahe suddenly lowered his voice: "Have you ever heard of Princess Fuzhen?"
Yao Qingling frowned slightly.
Princess Fuzhen is the current emperor's elder sister. She was once married off to Menghe, but after the King of Menghe died, she returned to the capital and lived in the princess's residence.
The most common rumor about her is that she kept many male lovers.
Princess Deyang did not have much contact with her, and Yao Qingling only saw her a few times during palace festivals.
"Let me give you a piece of advice, brother. You're a divorced woman, so don't be like those women in wealthy families who are timid and hesitant, becoming living widows, or even thinking about remarrying into some high-ranking family."
"What's so good about those high-class houses? They're just places that devour people. Women don't live happily in those places."
“That Lin Shiyuan has no official position; he’s just a commoner. You’re the daughter of an official, of higher status than him, and you own such a large shop with such a big business. You should take him in before he rises in status and make him your son-in-law. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
"Now that you have a man, your family won't dare to make a move on you or sell you again, right?"
Yao Qingling watched him wink and analyze with such conviction, and she just gave a speechless twitch of her lips.
She didn't say anything.
Seeing that she seemed interested, Sheng Dahe continued talking.
"Brother, you've seen through it all. In this life, you have to fight, you have to live with energy, you have to be carefree! If you fight, you can still breathe and eat; if you don't fight, you can only wait to die and be eaten by others."
"Qingling, in this world, you should enjoy every day you can. If you take a liking to Lin Shiyuan, get together with him. The two of you will be a perfect match. You can do business, and he can be your support and protector. You'll be invincible!"
Seeing that Yao Qingling still didn't react, Sheng Dahe added, "I've been exchanging glances with you two ever since I saw you. Don't you have feelings for him?"
He believes what he sees at first glance; men also have a sixth sense.
"Are you still thinking about that heartless man of yours?"
Yao Qingling raised her eyebrows and curled her lips into a mocking smile: "Boss Sheng, you've gone to so much trouble to match me with Lin Shiyuan, don't think I don't know what you're thinking."
Sheng Dahe blinked a few times, stubbornly denying it: "I'm doing this for your own good! You're a woman walking around alone, without a man protecting you. How many people are watching you? Humph, what could I possibly think... You heartless bastard, you don't treat me like an older brother, but I treat you like a younger sister."
Qingling smiled and exposed him: "What you're thinking is that if Lin Shiyuan and I get together, I'll be the rope that ties Lin Shiyuan down, binding him completely. That way, our secret will be more secure, and you won't have to worry about 'General Lin' leading troops to suppress bandits and capturing you."
Sheng Dahe blinked a few more times, and under Yao Qingling's calm yet insightful gaze, he simply stiffened his neck and admitted it.
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. A gentle embrace can be a hero's grave. If you keep an eye on him, nothing will happen in the future. But if he's used and seduced by someone else, how long we can live won't be up to us."
In short, Lin Shiyuan would only be at peace if he died in Yao Qingling's arms.
Qingling closed her eyes and smiled faintly.
"You're right..."
However, Lin Shiyuan was concerned that she was pregnant with another man's child.
He backed down.
Qing Ling opened her eyes and looked at Sheng Dahe: "I have a question for you."
"What's the problem?"
Would you be willing to be someone else's father?
"ah?"
Qingling chuckled softly, said nothing more, and turned to go back to the carriage.
Lin Shiyuan stood beside the horse, holding the reins. He waited for a long time and noticed that Yao Qingling's expression was not good. He glanced in the direction of Sheng Dahe with a puzzled look.
He boarded the train: "Did he bully you?"
Yao Qingling shook her head, looking somewhat tired: "No."
"and you--"
Yao Qingling looked at him and suddenly spoke, telling He Yin to go outside and be with Lin Qiao.
She had something to say to Lin Shiyuan.
The man felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze. He frowned slightly, wanting to say something, but then he remembered what Sheng Dahe had said and became even more uncomfortable.
The carriage swayed.
They both had something to say, but they ended up just looking at each other without saying a word.
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