Chapter 161 Happy Happy
On the second floor of Yunjian Yansi, the eldest daughter and maid of the second branch of the Qiao family were guarding at the stairs.
In front of the bronze mirror, Zhou Yu inserted a jade-inlaid hairpin into Qiao Chuxue's hair, and smiled as he looked at her charming face in the mirror, "Chuxue, you are so beautiful."
Qiao Chuxue lowered her head shyly.
In the distance, the maid felt helpless when she heard these words. Such a jade-inlaid hairpin is just the most common hairpin and ring jewelry. Even a woman of the young lady's age would not wear such an old-fashioned hairpin and ring. The young lady never wore such a thing before.
Now, he was bewitched by Zhou Yu and fell into the arms of gentleness. However, no matter how she tried to persuade him, it was useless and she was scolded instead.
"How about I take you on a boat trip tomorrow? The scenery of green water and green mountains seen from the river is truly amazing. I'm sure you'll like it."
Zhou Yu gently stroked her earlobe after he finished speaking, and looking at her shy expression, he said, "I'll charter a whole boat for myself, and then it will be just you and me enjoying the beautiful scenery, wouldn't it be fun?"
Qiao Chuxue paused for a moment as she looked at him in the bronze mirror. She seemed to have thought of something and her face suddenly turned red, as if it was burning.
Zhou Yu smiled without saying anything, and gently rubbed her delicate hand in his palm.
Noble ladies from aristocratic families are no more than this.
The last ray of sunset disappeared into the sky, and the night seemed to be shrouded by a huge piece of black silk.
The lanterns on the street kept lighting up, and the capital city was still prosperous and full of fireworks at night.
In the East Palace study, Jing Yuan pushed the door open and walked to the desk. He respectfully recounted everything he had investigated during the day.
"The Mobao Bookstore has been completely exposed. The bookstore owner has not left Prince Jing's mansion. It is very likely that he is being tortured to extract a confession."
He Zhiyu looked calm and not panicked at all. "He Yanli's methods are sinister and ruthless. There is no mouth that he can't pry open."
Jing Yuan said: "If so, the secrets of Mobao Bookstore will definitely be known to King Jing."
He Zhiyu looked calm and composed, "It doesn't matter. Any secret that he knows is not a secret. This deal is really worthwhile to use a calligraphy shop to lure out the hidden agents of Prince Jing's mansion."
He Zhiyu flipped open the account book in his hand, "My brother's hands are all over Beiming City, but how can I allow him to infiltrate this capital city?"
Jing Yuan said: "Your Highness, that person has not said a single useful word until today. He is really a tough guy."
He Zhiyu stood up and threw the account book in his hand into the brazier. The rising flames danced wildly, greedily devouring the food.
The flames were reflected in his pupils, a scorching red color emerged, but there was no warmth in his eyes. How could he still have the gentle demeanor he showed in front of the world?
He Zhiyu looked at the burned account book with disdainful eyes, and then said slowly: "You can't pry open his mouth, it's your incompetence."
Jing Yuan immediately knelt on the ground and said, "I admit my guilt, Your Majesty, please forgive me."
He Zhiyu was silent for a long time. "Forget it. If you can't pry it open, it's useless. There's no point in keeping it."
"Your Highness means......"
"Cut in half."
Jing Yuan nodded and said, "Yes."
He seemed to remember something after he finished speaking, "By the way, Your Highness, during the day, Miss Qiao II did not attend the wedding banquet at the Imperial College's Jijiu Mansion, but left through the back door in advance."
Jing Yuan told him everything he had found out, and He Zhiyu returned to his chair with a calm expression, but his fingertips holding the teacup were clear because they were held too tightly.
Just after dinner, Qiao Wanyan heard the servant come to report that the eldest daughter had gone to the study and had an unpleasant argument with the master. Bored and wanting to digest her food, she took Ziyuan to the study.
Qiao Yihuan didn't understand, "Why didn't father take me with him? I am also his daughter. Is father really so partial?"
Qiao Shangshu looked impatient, "Take you with me? How do you want to embarrass me this time?"
Qiao Yihuan was speechless for a moment, but if she was left in the mansion this time, how could she find a chance to get along with His Highness? Even meeting him would be a problem.
His Highness must go to Shanglin Paddock to organize this Spring Hunting Conference. If I don't go, Qiao Wanyan will definitely take this opportunity to seduce His Highness.
She believed in His Highness, but she was also afraid.
Qiao Yihuan suddenly knelt down, tears welling up in her eyes, "Father, I was careless last time. The emperor really liked the birthday gift I prepared, but because the young marquis didn't keep it properly, I and my daughter were embarrassed. But father, do you really hate your daughter?"
Qiao Yihuan looked at him closely, waiting for his response.
"My daughter has nothing left. My mother died suddenly because of her own bad luck. My daughter only has her father. Does her father really not want her anymore?"
Qiao Yihuan's eyes were red and she was trembling slightly because of grievance and helplessness. Her hands were tightly grasping her dress, and her fingers turned white from the force.
Qiao Yihuan was born with a beautiful and charming face, the kind of pureness without a trace of vulgarity.
Looking at each other with tearful eyes at this moment can easily arouse the love and pity hidden in the deepest part of the other person's heart.
Minister Qiao sighed, "You are my daughter after all, how could I not want you?"
If I really don't want it, those old guys will probably impeach me and find faults with me in various ways.
To be honest, those old guys are born to find fault. It seems that the meaning of their being officials cannot be reflected if they don't find fault.
"It's fine if you want to go with me, but you are the daughter of the Shangshu Mansion after all, and you know the situation inside the Shangshu Mansion. Your father never interferes in family affairs, so if you want to go, you have to get your mother's permission."
Qiao Yihuan was disappointed.
My mother has never liked me and even hates me appearing in front of her. How could she allow me to go to the Spring Search Conference?
How could my father be relieved? He was clearly trying to reject me in various ways!
After a long silence, Qiao Yihuan stood up and said, "Yes, my daughter knows."
After saying this, he turned and left.
The moment she opened the door, she saw Qiao Wanyan outside. Seeing the playful smile on her face, she forced a slight smile.
"Wanyan, why are you here to talk to father so late at night?"
Qiao Wanyan smiled and said, "No, I knew you were here so I came here to see the joke."
The smile on Qiao Yihuan's face froze, and he walked around her and left quickly.
Qiao Wanyan was about to leave after seeing the excitement, but she heard a hurried voice from inside, "You're leaving right after you got here, without even going to see your father. Don't you miss your father?"
Qiao Yihuan's face became frighteningly gloomy when he heard the tone of voice behind him which was completely different from the one he used when speaking to her.
Qiao Wanyan smiled and said, "Wanyan misses daddy the most. I almost forgot about him."
Minister Qiao raised his beard and said in a fake tone, "You naughty boy!"
Behind the screen in the study, Xu Shujian stood with his hands behind his back, listening to the noise outside.
It was the first time he heard Miss Qiao's coquettish tone.
Sweeter than candied fruit.
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