Chapter 216 I'm Not Angry
"This is not..." The words he had opened were swallowed back. Jing Yuan glanced at his prince's face and instantly held his breath.
Isn’t this the treasure of Mobao Bookstore?
Last time when he was upstairs in the teahouse, His Highness happened to see the Second Miss coming out of the Mobao Bookstore. He summoned the bookstore owner over and only then did he know what the Second Miss had bought.
At that time, he vowed that this set of calligraphy and painting must have been given to His Highness by the Second Miss, and that only His Highness was worthy of the Second Miss and even everyone else's attention.
However, the development of things now is not at all as I said.
Jingyuan turned around and glanced at Xu Shujian. Why would the second young lady give such a precious thing to a poor scholar?
The Minister of Rites also noticed that the Crown Prince looked unhappy, as if he could hardly suppress the anger in his heart, his face was extremely dark.
He had been an official for many years and was older than the prince. Naturally, he could see that he must not get close to him and cause trouble for himself at this time, so he simply slowed down his pace and kept a safe distance.
If the prince had something to tell him, he would know where to go and go there quickly.
But right now, he won't go over.
Jing Yuan said: "Your Highness, don't be angry. This Xu Shujian is a student of Minister Qiao. Maybe Minister Qiao values Xu Shujian and asked the second young lady to buy it back for him."
But when Jingyuan said this, he himself didn't believe it.
Minister Qiao dotes on the Second Miss so much, how could he let her do such a job? There are so many servants in the Shangshu Mansion, how could he use the Second Miss?
He Zhiyu unconsciously exerted force on the hand holding the roster, and wrinkles appeared on the white paper under his fingertips.
"Gu, why are you angry?" He turned his head and looked at him.
Jing Yuan said repeatedly: "Yes, Your Highness and the Second Miss do not have any substantial relationship. It is just the relationship between the crown prince and the daughter of a minister. I have said too much, please forgive me, Your Highness."
After Jing Yuan finished speaking, he looked at his highness's face carefully, but his expression still did not calm down, and his heart was beating in his throat.
He Zhiyu put the list in his hand on the table. The list, which should have been smooth and complete, seemed to have been baptized by a storm.
He stood there quietly, his eyes dark as if covered by a thick layer of ink, deep and bottomless.
After a long while, he said in a deep voice: "I am not angry."
Who Qiao Wanyan likes, who she gives gifts to, and who she will marry in the future, what does it have to do with me?
Jing Yuan was silent for a long time and then asked carefully: "Your Highness, does Xu Shujian want to..."
He Zhiyu let out a long breath, "How could I be that kind of villain? If he has the talent to pass the imperial examination or even get into the top three, that's also his ability."
To attack a powerless and humble scholar would be to tarnish his reputation.
What's more, attacking a person like this really lowers his status.
Xu Shujian was not even worthy of his attention.
Just like a wild animal, it will never be uneasy and guard against a puppy.
It was a perfect day with clear blue skies and a gentle breeze.
Minister Qiao took Jin and Qiao Wanyan back to the ancestral home, which is the old house where the other two branches of the Qiao family live now.
The second and third wives were already waiting at the door to greet them, with smiles on their faces and not daring to act rashly.
The third wife was a perceptive person. She immediately stepped forward to help Jin and Qiao Wanyan get off the carriage and asked about their well-being.
"I was very worried when I heard the news that Wanyan was injured in Beijing. How is she now? Is she feeling better?"
Qiao Wanyan said calmly, "Much better, Third Aunt, don't worry."
The third wife smiled and said, "That's good, that's good! How about letting Wanyan rest in the room today? Although ancestor worship is important, the ancestors will not blame a child."
The second wife said sarcastically, "Third brother's wife really loves children."
This behavior made the second branch of their family look like wooden creatures.
Minister Qiao said, "I have already told Yanyan when I came here. Just pay your respects and pay your respects. There is no need to kowtow three times and nine times. After all, the injury has not healed completely. Special circumstances require special treatment."
Everyone echoed and welcomed the person in.
The second wife has four children, the eldest son Qiao Congshan, the second daughter Qiao Chuxue, the third son Qiao Jibai, and the fourth daughter Qiao Chuxia.
The third wife has only two sons, Qiao Songqing and Qiao Songyun.
Qiao Wanyan took a quick glance and found Qiao Chuxue at the back of the crowd. According to past practice, Qiao Chuxue, as the eldest sister of the Qiao family, always stood at the front, helping with housework and pretending to be very reliable.
But today, for some reason, he looked uneasy and uncomfortable at the back.
Qiao Wanyan looked at her for a few more times and saw Qiao Chuxue covering her mouth with a handkerchief, looking a little uncomfortable.
Qiao Wanyan frowned slightly, apparently feeling uncomfortable, no wonder she stopped pretending.
After a while, Qiao Chuxue walked to the second wife's side and whispered, "Mother, I feel a little unwell and want to go back to rest."
The second wife frowned and said in a low voice, "Do you know what day it is today? Why do you have to be so sick at this time?"
Qiao Chuxue lowered her eyebrows and said, "But mother, I really can't hold on any longer."
The second wife rolled her eyes at her, looking disappointed in her. If she hadn't been sick recently, it wouldn't have been the third wife's turn to be in the limelight today!
He waved his hand to signal her to leave, and Qiao Chuxue immediately bowed slightly and left quietly.
However, she did not go back to her room to rest directly. Instead, she quietly changed into a maid's clothes and left through the back door.
He walked into an alley in two or three steps and entered a shop through the back door.
This shop is Qiao Chuxue's private property, but it has not been open for business in recent times.
This is where Qiao Chuxue and Zhou Yu, the son of Yunjian Yansi's owner, had a secret meeting.
"Go and ask Zhou Lang to come over. Don't alarm anyone and come in through the back door."
The maid immediately agreed after hearing this, and brought Zhou Yu over in about half an incense stick of time, and waited outside without going in.
As soon as Zhou Yu entered, he hugged her and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly ask someone to come to see me? Have you thought it through?"
Qiao Chuxue was embarrassed when she heard this, "Yulang, I..."
"You haven't told me yet?" Zhou Yu's expression changed slightly, and he seemed a little anxious. "Chuxue, you are pregnant with my child now. If you continue to delay, how are you going to face people?"
Qiao Chuxue lowered her head. "Some time ago, General Zhongwu came to my house to propose marriage after he returned to Beijing. I was not at home at that time and only found out when I returned. That night, I told my mother that I did not want to marry General Zhongwu's youngest son, but my mother beat me and scolded me in a rage. I didn't know how to bring up the matter for a moment..."
She didn't dare say it.
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