Chapter 36: Going to the Lake for a Cruise
That being said...
The next day, Pu Qiongzhi accepted the invitation of the Ninth Prince and went boating on the lake in the city.
At this time of year, the willows are swaying and many people are enjoying outings in the suburbs of Beijing.
Pu Qiongzhi wore a conical hat, a dark dress, heavier makeup, and a bright silk flower in her hair.
She didn't dress up specially today, she just checked the account books a little late the day before and needed to cover up.
The ninth prince waited on the boat early in the morning, waiting for the beauty to come for the appointment.
Pu Qiongzhi caught my eye the moment she entered the room.
Gongsun Huaili is indeed a man with a good appearance.
His facial features are deep and sharp, his eyebrows are sharp and his eyes are bright, and he has an innate nobility.
She raised her signature smile and said, "I greet His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince."
Just the moment she lowered her head and walked in, the Ninth Prince couldn't suppress his inner throbbing.
"Qiong...Wen Shuanren, please take a seat."
He lowered his voice and tried to appear calm.
But these eyes were blazing, full of aggression and possessiveness.
Seeing his expression, what else did Pu Qiongzhi not understand?
She was not an ignorant girl, so she naturally knew what the young Mu Ai was thinking.
However, seeing it clearly doesn't mean she has to respond.
Pu Qiongzhi is a shameless person.
Apart from making money, everything else is a stepping stone for her.
She is thick-skinned and ruthless, and her first reaction is whether she can be used.
The boat is not small, but the compartments on board are small.
Two people sat opposite each other at a table.
Gongsun Huaili personally poured her a cup of tea.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Pu Qiongzhi took the teacup without hesitation.
"I've long heard that His Highness is a rare talent, and seeing him today, I'm sure his reputation is well-deserved."
Gongsun Huaili was still stunned by her expression.
This face was almost exactly the same as the woman in his dream, and he was even more certain that it was her!
"Mr. An is very famous, and this prince has heard of him." Gongsun Huaili said with a perfect smile.
"A remarkable woman like Anren is as capable as any man, and men like me admire her immensely."
Pu Qiongzhi smiled and said, "Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness. I would be very sorry to refuse it."
"Uh..." Gongsun Huaili was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, "An Ren is truly a wonderful person!"
"I heard that Your Highness has invited the young master of the Pu family, but she is busy with trivial matters now. If you have anything to discuss, Qiongzhi has some face and can convey it on your behalf." Pu Qiongzhi turned the topic to this matter.
Gongsun Huaili gave her a meaningful look. "That's perfectly fine. This prince and Qiongzhi had a very pleasant conversation. We have a long way to go. There's no rush for this matter."
"..." Pu Qiongzhi responded politely with a smile, but secretly pondered the deeper meaning behind his words.
But before she could think about it, the other party asked someone to bring some delicious food.
"The food at Yuelai Inn. I heard that you went there a while ago. Did you like it?" Gongsun Huaili asked.
Pu Qiongzhi watched him condescend to serve her food and smiled, "I went there to broaden my horizons. Miss Fang from the Yuelai Inn is a rare talent."
The undisguised admiration in her words truly came from the bottom of her heart. However, when these words fell into Gongsun Huaili's ears, they took on a somewhat distorted meaning.
He spoke to himself, "This girl came from afar to seek refuge with her relatives. She encountered a disaster and was rescued by this prince. She wanted to repay the favor, so I took her in. I didn't expect her to do such a good thing."
"I guess the trustworthy steward and the boss of your Pu family are also a coincidence, right?"
Hearing his words, which seemed like an expression of emotion but were actually an explanation, Pu Qiongzhi felt a little puzzled and smiled without saying anything.
What he meant was that he regarded Miss Fang as the one in charge, but what did this have to do with her?
"I wonder what Anren usually does to pass the time?" Gongsun Huaili brought up a new topic.
Pu Qiongzhi thought for a moment before saying, "When I was at home, I read books, looked at account books, and learned how to manage the household. Now I have to take care of dowry and other things, which is quite boring."
What she said was dishonest. It was just a way to evade the Ninth Prince and it did not come from her true heart.
At home, she would inspect the shops, discuss product improvements with the masters, and hold meetings with the shopkeepers to resolve issues. Additionally, she would set aside time each year to travel with her father, absorbing more of the methods and techniques of the trade.
Her father was extremely strict, even harsh, in his discipline of her. In addition to business, he also required her to learn the six arts of a gentleman. She had to read, earn money, and broaden her horizons.
However, she did not find it hard because these things seemed interesting to her.
Hearing her say this, Gongsun Huaili did not feel disappointed.
Because in his dream, this woman was a gentle and virtuous lady.
However, under his influence, I gradually began to get involved in the things he liked.
"It's a good thing for women to read more. Reading can help them understand the truth. That's why Anren was able to be so righteous at the critical moment. I wonder what kind of books does Anren read on a daily basis?"
Pu Qiongzhi thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "Read more The Book of Songs and, yes, The Analects of Confucius."
"Have you ever read any travelogues?" Gongsun Huaili asked. "Though these kinds of books aren't considered sage works, they're quite interesting and unique. They're great for entertaining and keeping you entertained."
Pu Qiongzhi looked a little embarrassed at this time. "I read two books a while ago, they are really good. Then I heard that there is a book called 'New Instrument and Imagery Method'. I wanted to find it recently, but I don't know where the book is."
The beauty frowns, which makes people feel distressed!
"What's the difficulty? This prince knows some people. I can ask them to help look for him and see if there is any news!" Gongsun Huaili quickly volunteered to help.
Upon hearing this, Pu Qiongzhi's beautiful eyes lit up with surprise. "Really? Thank you so much!"
It is really difficult to find this "New Instrumental Method". It is a good thing to have the help of the Ninth Prince. At least I can give an explanation to Nangong Xue.
"It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning. This prince admires Anren, a woman of such extraordinary talent, and wishes to make her acquaintance. This favor will be used to make Anren's friend, and I will do my best to do my best."
Gongsun Huaili finally revealed his true intentions as he spoke, "This prince also has quite a collection of books. If An Ren is interested, you can come to this prince's residence to select and read."
Pu Qiongzhi was able to come up with nice words easily. "Your Highness, you are too kind. I just couldn't bear to see the suffering of the people, so I tried my best to help. If Your Highness doesn't mind, I will definitely come to bother you."
"As someone who cares about the world, I regard you as my confidant. I hope you won't refuse!"
His words were sincere and heartfelt, and Pu Qiongzhi was happy to sing along, "Of course I won't let your highness down."
After chatting for a full hour, Pu Qiongzhi finally took her leave.
Looking at her departing back, Gongsun Huaili felt more and more regretful. Why did she get married?
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