"Mu Chun, pour her a cup of hot tea!" Yun Qianmeng replied to Mengxin Cottage. Seeing Le Yao trembling slightly, she asked Mu Chun to pour her a cup of hot tea to warm her up!
Le Yao was indeed frozen. She waited for a whole night but did not see Yun Qianmeng return home. She did not bring an extra cloak when she went out, so she was extremely cold. At this moment, she felt her teeth chattering, and a chill kept pouring out of her body!
When Mu Chun heard Yun Qianmeng's instructions, he immediately walked to the table, poured a cup of hot tea and quickly put it into Le Yao's hands, asking her to hold it to keep warm!
Her hands were immediately enveloped by a stream of warmth. Le Yao lowered her head and drank a few mouthfuls of wine, which finally dispelled the lingering chill in her heart. She took a deep breath and slowly said, "Cousin, I invite you to meet me at Tingyuxuan tomorrow!"
Noticing the deep worry in Le Yao's eyes, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but feel a little worried and immediately asked, "Cousin, did you explain anything?"
After getting married, I have been busy getting familiar with the affairs of Prime Minister Chu's Mansion. In addition, I have been thinking about the father-son relationship between Chu Pei and Chu Feiyang recently. It seems that I haven't seen my cousin for a long time!
Just thinking about what Chu Feiyang told her, Yun Qianmeng's worries were aroused again. She wondered if Qu Feiqing would ask her to go tomorrow for that matter as well!
However, after hearing Yun Qianmeng's words, Le Yao just shook her head repeatedly, and then replied honestly, "My dear cousin, you didn't tell me what happened!"
After she finished speaking, Le Yao hesitated for a moment, with a hint of hesitation and struggle. She opened her slightly pale lips several times, but she didn't say what was in her heart!
Seeing her embarrassment, Yun Qianmeng knew that Le Yao must have known something, so she said calmly, "My cousin and I are like sisters. If you know anything, please tell me. Only then will I know how to help my cousin!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's serious expression and sincere eyes, Le Yao bit her lower lip slightly, then raised her head resolutely as if she had made up her mind. She took two steps forward to approach Yun Qianmeng and whispered, "Today at dinner time, the young master went to Tingyu Pavilion to have dinner with the young lady! After dinner, the young lady invited the young master to have a chat in the side room, but the young master sent all the servants out of the side room. Soon, the sound of the young lady and the young master arguing could be heard from inside! Then I saw the young master leave Tingyu Pavilion with a cold face, and the young lady's face was very unpleasant the whole time. She even asked me to come to the Chu Xiang Mansion to invite the young lady to come over for a chat tomorrow!"
Listening to Le Yao's report, Yun Qianmeng tightened her grip on the handkerchief slightly, and suddenly remembered that some time ago she went to Ting Yuxuan to talk with Qu Feiqing about Doctor Nie. Afterwards, Xi Lin told her that Qu Changqing was standing outside the door at that time. She was afraid that he had overheard the conversation between her and Qu Feiqing at that time. However, he was busy with the affairs of Yun Xiangfu recently, and he had just been promoted to the Minister of Justice, so he had a lot of tedious things to do, so he delayed this matter!
Now that the matter in Luocheng has come to an end, Emperor Yugan has issued an order to recall the imperial physicians sent to Luocheng. I believe that Doctor Nie will return to the capital soon. I am afraid that Qu Changqing wants to talk this matter out with Qu Feiqing before Doctor Nie returns to the capital!
However, Yun Qianmeng was unsure of Qu Changqing's attitude towards this matter! What was the core of his dispute with Qu Feiqing?
Countless thoughts flashed through Yun Qianmeng's mind for a moment, but she remained calm. Hearing the faint sound of the second watchman's bell outside, she asked Mu Chun to fetch a thick cloak and give it to Le Yao, saying, "It's getting late. You should go back first! After lunch tomorrow, I'll go to the Fuguogong Mansion to visit my cousin!"
Seeing that Yun Qianmeng agreed, Le Yao's face lit up with joy. She immediately bowed to Yun Qianmeng, put on her cloak with the help of Mu Chun, and left Prime Minister Chu's Mansion!
"Miss, it's late, you should go to bed early!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng's face showing a hint of fatigue, Mu Chun spoke worriedly!
"Where is the Prime Minister?" Yun Qianmeng asked Chu Feiyang!
Presumably, Chu Feiyang didn't go to Mengxin Cottage just now in order to make room for himself!
"The Prime Minister just sent Xi Lin to report, saying that he would go to the study to put the memorials first and come back soon! Let the young lady rest first and don't get tired!" Yuan Dong came in with a basin of hot water. When he heard Yun Qianmeng's question, he answered!
Then he walked into the inner room and placed the copper basin on the wooden rack. Mu Chun helped Yun Qianmeng walk into the inner room, helped her take off her outer winter clothes, took down her hair bun, slowly let down her black hair, and gently combed it!
Yuan Dong took the copper basin and placed it next to Yun Qianmeng for her to wash her hands!
Yun Qianmeng waited until her hands were warm and soft before taking them out of the warm water. She then carefully washed the tiredness off her face in the copper basin. Finally, she took the handkerchief that Yuan Dong had wrung out and carefully wiped the water droplets off her face!
After washing up, Yun Qianmeng reclined on the bed, picked up a notebook she had left over from reading and started reading it slowly. Mu Chun was afraid that she would hurt her eyes, so he moved the candlelight closer, and then she and Yuan Dong left the inner room together!
Before she knew it, the night watchman's call outside had sounded three times. Yun Qianmeng had been forcing herself to wait for Chu Feiyang, and now she was even more sleepy. Unable to resist the call of sleepiness, she leaned against the headboard and fell into a deep sleep!
When Chu Feiyang returned to Mengxin Cottage, he saw his wife leaning against the head of the bed wearing only a honey-colored jacket, and fell asleep with a book in her hand!
She was a little annoyed at Yun Qianmeng's carelessness, but more of a blame on herself for coming back too late. She immediately walked forward silently, gently took the book from her hand, took off her outer jacket, and carefully supported the back of her neck to let Yun Qianmeng lie down in the quilt!
Yun Qianmeng was already extremely alert, and the fact that something was missing from her hand made her wake up slowly. She slowly opened her sleepy eyes and reflexively wanted to grab the other person's arm and throw him over her shoulder. However, when she saw that the person in front of her was Chu Feiyang, she only muttered sleepily, "You're back!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's hands quickly reaching out of the quilt, Chu Feiyang shook his head in amusement and patiently put her hands back into the quilt to prevent her from catching a cold. Finally, he stood up, blew out most of the candles, took off his coat, and lay down on the bed. He held Yun Qianmeng in his arms, gently kissed her fragrant hair, and said with a doting tone, "Go to sleep!"
But after being tossed around like this by him, Yun Qianmeng became much more sober. She wrapped one arm around his waist and placed it loosely on it, with her face pressed against his chest. Listening to that strong heartbeat, Yun Qianmeng narrowed her eyes slightly and said softly, "Fei Yang, I'm going to the Fuguogong Mansion tomorrow!"
"Hmm!" A low voice replied from above. "I'll be busy tomorrow, so I won't be accompanying you. Be careful!"
Listening to Chu Feiyang's worried advice, Yun Qianmeng, who was half asleep and half awake, couldn't help but laugh. The smile overflowed from her lips, with a lazy charm, which made Chu Feiyang, who was looking down at her, see it clearly. His heart couldn't help but move. Thinking of what he had not finished in Feng Mo Zhai just now, Chu Feiyang's hand couldn't help but touch Yun Qianmeng's waist, but when he saw a faint blue circle under her eyes, the restless hand gradually stopped moving, and he just hugged her quietly without taking the next step!
"Do you know what's really in my cousin's mind?" Without sensing her husband's fleeting thought, Yun Qianmeng rubbed her face against his chest, and then took the initiative to move closer to him, snuggling in his arms. Feeling the heat emanating from his body, she couldn't help but sigh in comfort!
Seeing his wife throwing herself at him like this, Chu Feiyang suddenly cursed himself for pretending to be a gentleman. She was obviously his wife, it was obviously night, and they were in his own bed in his inner room. Why should he remain calm?
The strength in his hands gradually increased, pressing Yun Qianmeng's chest against his hard chest. He then replied, "I don't know what Qu Changqing is thinking! But his love and care for his sister are genuine! I believe he won't harm his sister!"
Hearing Chu Feiyang's words, Yun Qianmeng's half-closed eyes opened slightly, and she couldn't help but look up at Chu Feiyang. Just as she was about to ask a question, she was greeted by a lingering kiss. A hot hand had penetrated her underwear and pressed against her waist, quickly igniting her body with a scorching heat...
When she woke up the next day, Chu Feiyang was no longer by her side. Yun Qianmeng felt as if her body was falling apart. She had a headache, back pain, and bone pain. However, she remembered that she still had important things to do today, so she held her forehead and sat up, calling out softly to the person outside the door, "Mu Chun!"
"Miss, you're awake!" After a while, Mu Chun carefully lifted the curtain and saw Yun Qianmeng already wearing a small coat and sitting at the head of the bed. Mu Chun immediately hung the curtain on the silver hook and helped Yun Qianmeng get off the bed. However, seeing that Yun Qianmeng still looked a little tired, she began to persuade her, "Miss, you should lie down for a while! It's still early! When the Prime Minister left, he also told the servants to work quietly so as not to wake you up!"
Yun Qianmeng looked at the sky outside. It was clear now. Rays of sunlight shone into the inner room through the kapok curtains, making the already warm inner room even more comfortable. However, Yun Qianmeng had something on his mind and could no longer sleep. He shook his head and asked Mu Chun to help him wash and change his clothes. After everything was done, Yingxia and the others had already put the meal on the table!
After using it casually for a while, Yun Qianmeng had them leave. At this time, Aunt Mi came over, holding the brocade box containing the jade bracelet that Xie had given her yesterday, and asked, "Miss, should this jade bracelet be kept in the inner room for use or in the warehouse?"
Hearing Aunt Mi's question, Yun Qianmeng reached out to take the brocade box. When she opened the lid, she saw the Hetian mutton-fat jade bracelet inside. Yun Qianmeng took it out and asked Aunt Mi to keep it. She then checked the brocade box inside and out until she could find nothing wrong. Then she put the jade bracelet back in and handed the brocade box to Aunt Mi, saying lightly, "Put it in the warehouse!"
Wearing a bracelet like this will only attract people's attention and arouse suspicion. Which of these ladies in Kyoto is a simple-minded person? As long as there is a slight disturbance, this little thing of theirs will be spread to everyone!
At this time, Emperor Yugan had become wary of Chu Feiyang. If he went out again with this priceless jade bracelet in his arms, there might be someone waiting to catch him by the hair!
Since she and Chu Feiyang are already married, they are naturally of one mind. How could she help outsiders deal with her husband?
When Aunt Mi saw Yun Qianmeng being so careful, a smile appeared in her eyes. She took the brocade box, nodded, and walked towards the warehouse!
At this time, Nanny Shangguan walked in slowly. Seeing Yun Qianmeng sitting in the first seat, she bowed and said, "This servant greets the Madam!"
Seeing that it was Nanny Shangguan, Yun Qianmeng put down the teacup she had just picked up and said with a smile, "No need to be so polite, Nanny. Please take a seat!"
After saying that, he asked Mu Chun to serve tea. He then picked up the teacup and took a sip. Then he asked, "Madam, is there something you want to ask?"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng asking, Nanny Shangguan said respectfully, "Since it is the end of the year and the master has returned to the capital from Youzhou to celebrate the New Year, I came here to ask Madam what preparations should be made for the New Year. Should we invite the prince and the master to the Prime Minister's residence together?"
Listening to Nanny Shangguan's words, Yun Qianmeng nodded involuntarily, and her respect for the nanny grew even stronger. However, Chu Feiyang and Chu Pei's father-son relationship was not harmonious, and Chu Feiyang hadn't spoken about it. He must have been reluctant to have other people in the Prime Minister's Residence. Yun Qianmeng smiled and said, "Madam, please take care of all the preparations for the New Year! As for whether to stay up at the Prince's Residence or the Prime Minister's Residence, let's discuss it with my husband and grandfather before making a decision! However, since it's New Year's Eve, no matter where my husband and I stay up, the Prime Minister's Residence still needs to be lively and bustling to show its popularity. Nanny, please prepare according to the customs of previous years. However, just in case, it's necessary to prepare more!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng say this, Nanny Shangguan understood what was going on. She felt even more fond of and respectful towards this young yet thoughtful lady. She then spoke up for the second thing, "In previous years, it was me and Butler Hong who distributed red envelopes to the maids and servants on behalf of the Prime Minister. Now that we have a wife, will we still follow the old calendar?"
Seeing Nanny Shangguan reminding her one by one, how could Yun Qianmeng not study hard? Sending red envelopes may seem like just a tedious little thing, but the meaning is different depending on who sends the red envelopes!
Fortunately, both Nanny Shangguan and Butler Hong are very loyal people, otherwise the Prime Minister's Mansion would have changed hands long ago!
"Of course I will be the one to distribute the money this year! Mu Chun, bring over the list of maids and servants and the account book of those who should receive red envelopes. I will prepare the money after I verify them!" Putting down the teacup, Yun Qianmeng picked up the handkerchief to wipe the corner of her mouth and whispered to Mu Chun!
Afterwards, Nanny Shangguan discussed with Yun Qianmeng several matters that needed to be urgently resolved in the Prime Minister's Mansion before she stood up and said goodbye!
"Miss, it's almost noon. Let me serve you lunch!" Mu Chun looked at the sun outside, and saw that Yun Qianmeng and Nanny Shangguan had been discussing the affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion for the whole morning, so she spoke softly!
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng looked out the window. Thinking that she would soon have to go to the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion, she nodded in agreement with Mu Chun's words, "Is the carriage ready?"
"Yes!" Mu Chun responded obediently, and then helped Yun Qianmeng sit at the dining table to eat!
With no one else present, Yun Qianmeng ate much faster. She simply ate some vegetables, fish, and a small bowl of rice, drank half a bowl of duck soup, and then had someone leave. Seeing her stand up, Yuan Dong draped the fox fur cloak she had prepared long ago over her. Leaving Yingqiu and Yingxia to guard the courtyard, Yun Qianmeng led Mu Chun and Yuan Dong into the carriage and headed towards the Fuguo Mansion...
"Let's go, let's go, let's go and watch the corrupt officials being killed..." When the carriage passed through the long street, suddenly there was a sound of running footsteps outside, and from time to time there were excited shouts from the people!
Yun Qianmeng raised her hand slightly to lift the curtain of the carriage, and looked out calmly. She saw many people running towards the Caishikou...
"Hmph, you deserve it! It's the Su Yuan family's fault for always trying every possible means to frame the young lady! This is just their retribution!" Mu Chun didn't have any sympathy for the people who had framed his young lady. Instead, he felt very relieved!
However, Yun Qianmeng simply lowered the curtain with a calm expression and sat quietly in the carriage. The affairs of the Su family had basically come to an end. Yun Qianmeng never bothered too much about people or things that had passed. After all, the people and things that she and Chu Feiyang would have to face in the future were much more difficult than Su Yuan's. Instead of worrying about some jumping clowns, it would be better to focus more on the big shots!
"Madam, we have arrived at the Prince of Fuguo's Mansion!" The carriage was gradually stabilized, and Xi Lin's voice was heard outside the carriage. Mu Chun and Yuan Dong were the first to walk out and jump off the carriage, took a stepping stool, and then helped Yun Qianmeng walk down slowly!
Le Yao had ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair at the gate of the Fuguo Mansion early in the morning. Seeing Yun Qianmeng arrive on time, her face suddenly lit up and she quickly stepped forward to greet Yun Qianmeng, "Greetings, cousin!"
Then he personally helped Yun Qianmeng into the sedan chair, and they went to Tingyu Pavilion together!
When Yun Qianmeng stepped into the inner room of Tingyu Pavilion, Qu Feiqing was sitting in front of the chessboard, fiddling with the black and white chess pieces scattered on the board, full of thoughts. When she heard footsteps, she immediately turned around and saw Yun Qianmeng walking in with a chill. Qu Feiqing stood up in an instant and walked forward to greet her. She personally took off the cloak that Yun Qianmeng was wearing, took her hand and looked at her carefully for a few rounds. Then she smiled and nodded, saying, "Meng'er is really becoming more and more lovable now! With such a charming demeanor, I can imagine that she is the one who is held in the palm of Prime Minister Chu's hand!"
Yun Qianmeng thought Qu Feiqing was making fun of her the moment she opened her mouth. She feigned anger and shook her hand off, complaining, "I came to see my cousin in person, and she's the first to make fun of Meng'er!"
As she spoke, Yun Qianmeng slightly turned aside and ignored Qu Feiqing. However, Qu Feiqing could see from the side of Yun Qianmeng that she was showing an unprecedented charm on her face, which was really hard to look away from. So she smiled and pulled Yun Qianmeng over again, took her to sit down together, and then personally poured her a cup of hot honey tea. Then she said, "You are doing well, so of course I am happy for you! How could I laugh at you! When did you learn to be shy?"
Such a mischievous tone and look made Yun Qianmeng think that Qu Feiqing did it on purpose. Even the maids standing in the inner room covered their mouths and laughed secretly because of Qu Feiqing's words!
"Alright, alright, I won't chat with you any more! This is your territory, and there's no way Meng'er can win against you!" After taking a sip of the slightly sweet honey tea, Yun Qianmeng said seriously, "I wonder why my cousin asked Meng'er to come here!"
Hearing Yun Qianmeng's question, the smile on Qu Feiqing's face disappeared instantly. She looked up at Le Yao. Le Yao understood and took Mu Chun and Yuan Dong out together, leaving the inner room to Qu Feiqing and Yun Qianmeng!
Meanwhile, Qu Feiqing's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her rosy, slender fingers were playing with a black agate dot. After a while, a sigh escaped from her red lips, and she slowly said, "My eldest brother came to talk to me yesterday! But I didn't expect that he already knew that I was worried about Nie Huaiyuan!"
Having said this, the look in Qu Feiqing's eyes became somewhat sad, and her expression was stained with a layer of sorrow. The black piece in her hand had already been held in her palm, with such force that it seemed as if she wanted to crush it!
"Cousin, are you here to scold me? But, cousin has always loved me. Even if he is scolding me, it is probably out of concern for me!" Seeing the expression in Qu Feiqing's eyes, the smile on Yun Qianmeng's face disappeared, leaving behind a serious and earnest look!
But her words caused Qu Feiqing to shake her head. A wry smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said with a bit of heartache, "Big brother said that as long as I marry well, he has no objection! However, it is difficult to explain to the Queen Mother. Big brother plans to explain to the Queen Mother before the palace banquet and ask her to arrange a marriage for him, but please don't decide on my marriage!"
Upon hearing this, even though Yun Qianmeng was always calm, shock could not help but appear in her eyes!
She has always known that Qu Changqing and his sister have a deep relationship, but in order to make Qu Feiqing happy, Qu Changqing actually wants to sacrifice his own lifelong happiness. This is really too stupid!
Not to mention that if he really did that, Qu Feiqing would only live with guilt for the rest of her life. I'm afraid that with the Queen Mother's scheming, she would never let Qu Feiqing off so easily!
I'm afraid that after the Queen Mother has settled his marriage, she will take action against Nie Huaiyuan next, thus controlling Qu Feiqing's marriage in her hands!
This cousin seems cold and heartless, but he is actually a truly affectionate and loyal person. However, if he uses his affection on the Queen Mother, I'm afraid he has chosen the wrong person and has wasted his feelings!
Slightly suppressing the surprise in her eyes, Yun Qianmeng slowly asked, "What do you think, cousin?"
If Qu Changqing were to do this according to his idea, I'm afraid that neither Qu Changqing nor Qu Feiqing would be happy, and in the end, they would be the ones who would get hurt!
When Yun Qianmeng asked this, Qu Feiqing couldn't help but have a thin mist in her eyes, but it didn't condense into tears, just floating lightly in her eyes. Then she shook her head with a silly smile, and said very slowly but firmly, "If you want to exchange my lifelong happiness for my lifelong happiness, then I would rather not marry!"
Noticing her tightly clenched hands, Yun Qianmeng pulled Qu Feiqing's hand across the chessboard, took the black piece from her palm and placed it on the Tianyuan. Then, with a faint smile, she said softly, "Since you have chosen to play chess, cousin, you must make your move. Otherwise, without black and white pieces on the board, how can you fight this battle? Besides, you absolutely cannot easily admit defeat before the last piece is placed! As for cousin, I think it's probably because he is too worried about you, or maybe the Queen Mother's recent behavior towards you has been too unusual, which has caused him to worry! I believe that with Grandmother and Uncle around, the Queen Mother will not jump to conclusions too quickly. Please relax, cousin, and stay calm to win the game!"
As Qu Feiqing listened to the resounding sound of the black piece landing on the chessboard, and heard Yun Qianmeng's encouraging words, the anxiety in her eyes instantly dissipated, as if the sky had cleared after the rain. A hopeful smile suddenly appeared on her face. "I was too impatient! Yesterday, because of what my brother said, I even had an argument with him! I will talk to my eldest brother about this later!"
Seeing that Qu Feiqing had finally let go, Yun Qianmeng's heart gradually settled down. She was still a little afraid that the brother and sister who loved each other so much would run to Fengxiang Palace to ask the Queen Mother to grant them an order to get married for each other's happiness. By then, not only would they not be happy, but it would also bring trouble to the other two families involved in the marriage!
"I came here today to tell you something, cousin. I wonder if you want to hear it?" Thinking of the teasing Qu Feiqing had played on her just now, Yun Qianmeng suddenly became malicious and couldn't help but want to tease her, so she deliberately kept it a secret and said it!
"What's the matter?" Seeing Yun Qianmeng's mysterious face, Qu Feiqing's curiosity was really aroused. Her two pure and kind eyes suddenly emitted a strong sense of doubt. She stared straight at Yun Qianmeng, waiting for her answer!
"Guess what, cousin!" Seeing Qu Feiqing's innocent look like a child, Yun Qianmeng laughed in her heart, but still refused to say it out loud!
Seeing Yun Qianmeng's determination to keep her guessing, and seeing her rosy and radiant complexion, Qu Feiqing's knowing gaze swept over Yun Qianmeng's body, finally settling on her flat abdomen. With a hint of mischief, she approached Yun Qianmeng and whispered, "Could it be that you're pregnant?"
Yun Qianmeng never expected that Qu Feiqing would guess the answer to the riddle right on her own. She couldn't help but shake her head in disbelief. "What I want to talk about is naturally related to my cousin! Has my cousin forgotten what I asked of her?"
After hearing Yun Qianmeng's explanation, Qu Feiqing's eyes suddenly lit up with joy. She excitedly grabbed Yun Qianmeng's arm that was fiddling with the chessboard and asked in surprise, "He's coming back?"
Seeing Qu Feiqing's expression, and sensing the subtle tremor in her voice, Yun Qianmeng nodded with a smile and told her truthfully, "In the next day or two! I'm afraid he'll also be present at the New Year's Day palace banquet to claim his reward!"
"Is he injured? Is he tired? He hasn't been infected with the plague, right?" Qu Feiqing asked the questions that had been weighing on her heart for a long time, with indescribable happiness in her eyes!
Infected by her happiness, Yun Qianmeng also smiled and said, "Everything is fine! Cousin, don't forget, he is also a famous doctor. How could he not treat any disease?"
After listening to Yun Qianmeng's explanation, Qu Feiqing felt relieved. She just thought that the New Year's Day palace banquet would be the day after tomorrow. She didn't know if she could meet Nie Huaiyuan before the day after tomorrow, or if this meeting would be postponed!
"Cousin, please stay at the mansion for the next two days. If I have made arrangements, I will invite you over for a gathering!" Yun Qianmeng saw what Qu Feiqing was thinking at the moment and said, "However, your reputation is always the most important thing. I would like to ask you to write a letter. I will have someone deliver it to him and test his opinion before informing you. I wonder if this arrangement makes sense to you?"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng being so thoughtful and considerate, and even going to such great lengths for her reputation, Qu Feiqing felt warm in her heart and nodded with gratitude in her eyes!
Seeing that Qu Feiqing had agreed to her request, Yun Qianmeng smiled and stood up. "It's getting late, I should go back!"
"I'll take you out!" As Yun Qianmeng stood up, Qu Feiqing took the cloak from the hanger and carefully put it on Yun Qianmeng. Just as she was about to go out with her, Yun Qianmeng stopped her. "It's cold outside. You're only wearing a padded jacket. You'd better not come out! Let Le Yao take me out!"
As he spoke, Yun Qianmeng pushed Qu Feiqing into the inner room and turned around and left the main room!
But he didn't expect that the moment he got on the horse, he would meet Qu Changqing who was riding a horse back home!
Yun Qianmeng retracted her raised foot and stood still, watching Qu Changqing leap off his horse and stride towards her. She immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, cousin!"
"Meng'er, why don't you stay a little longer? Grandmother and mother have missed you very much recently!" Like Qu Feiqing, Qu Changqing observed Yun Qianmeng's current complexion when he saw her. Seeing that it was better than when he was in Yun Xiangfu, he smiled and spoke!
Yun Qianmeng replied with a faint smile, "I came to see my cousin today! But seeing that my cousin was in a depressed mood, I felt a little worried!"
Seeing Yun Qianmeng suddenly talking about her sister, Qu Changqing was slightly stunned. Hearing Feiqing's depressed mood, he let Qu Changqing know that Yun Qianmeng must have learned about her decision from Feiqing, and she fell silent for a while!
When Yun Qianmeng saw him like this, she knew that in Qu Changqing's heart, he also regarded the Queen Mother as his own aunt. He knew that both the palm and the back of the hand were flesh and blood, so such a choice was indeed very difficult!
Sighing slightly inwardly, Yun Qianmeng simply said calmly, "Cousin, you are so lucky to have a brother like you who cares about you! But you are also very lucky. I have been worried all day long because of your decision! Perhaps, in your heart, doing this is indeed the best for you, but, have you ever thought about how I can feel at ease if you do this? I am afraid that in the end, all your efforts and sacrifices will be in vain! Instead of doing this, why bother to sacrifice your own lifelong happiness?"
Hearing Yun Qianmeng's words, Qu Changqing suddenly turned his head to look at her. He had always known that his cousin had become unusually clever and intelligent after Prince Chen broke off the engagement, but he had never expected that she would speak to him so openly today. This made him feel a little shaken from the idea that he was doing this for the good of the concubine!
Seeing that Qu Changqing seemed somewhat moved by her words, Yun Qianmeng continued, "Besides, what guarantee can you give me that he won't attack you after granting you a marriage? Grandmother and uncle and aunt have kept quiet about your marriage. Don't you understand? Once your marriage is put on the agenda, I'm afraid you won't be able to decide for yourself anymore!"
Hearing this, Qu Changqing's eyes suddenly became fierce, but the words he said were not confident at all, "After all, she is our relative..."
"Then what did I go through before?" But before he could finish his words, Yun Qianmeng asked him harshly!
For a moment, Qu Changqing frowned tightly, and he probably came back to his senses from Yun Qianmeng's analysis!
At this moment, the solemnity on Yun Qianmeng's face faded a little, and he sighed, "Besides, my cousin's matter has not been concluded yet. Why should my cousin lose his composure because of his concern?"
I couldn't help but think of the question I asked Chu Feiyang last night, but Chu Feiyang just said that Nie Huaiyuan was an excellent doctor, but he was not keen on a career in politics at all. He usually just buried himself in studying prescriptions and pills, and was not proactive in socializing with others, appearing particularly withdrawn!
At this time, Yun Qianmeng wanted to remind Qu Changqing not to jump to conclusions too quickly. If Qu Changqing could not marry Nie Huaiyuan, wouldn't he have sacrificed his happiness in vain?
After she had said everything she needed to say, Yun Qianmeng bowed to Qu Changqing again and said softly, "Meng'er, I'll take my leave first!"
After he finished speaking, he turned around and got on the carriage, rushing all the way back to Prime Minister Chu's residence!
That afternoon, Yun Qianmeng was calculating the monthly wages of the maids and servants in the mansion, as well as the red envelopes due for festivals, when Yingxia walked in and said, "Miss, there were some loud firecrackers at the gate just now. I ran over to take a look. What do you think happened?"
At this time, the other three girls were helping to count the cash, but Yingxia was jumping around happily, which immediately caused dissatisfaction among the other three!
"Miss, look at Yingxia, she is the most relaxed one! She actually ran out to watch the fun! Miss, we have to punish her with her monthly salary, which will be added to the monthly salary of the three of us!" As he said that, Muchun picked up the purse with Yingxia's name on it from the table, took out a silver ingot from it, raised it high with a smile, and shook it vigorously in front of Yingxia!
"Miss, Mu Chun is bullying me! That's my money, give it back to me!" Seeing her purse deflated in an instant, Yingxia opened her arms and rushed towards Mu Chun, but was blocked by Yuan Dong halfway, who refused to let her get close to Mu Chun!
"Muchun, divide the money quickly!" Yuandong, who was always serious, was now joking with Yingxia. He just gently blocked Yingxia with his hands, but no matter how this girl jumped up and down, she couldn't rush past her. She was so anxious that she was like an ant on a hot pan!
"Don't worry!" With the support of his companions, Muchun immediately put the whole ingot of silver into the box, picked out a few small pieces of silver of equal value, and pretended to put them into his own, Yingqiu and Yuandong's purses!
"Miss...you see...they all bully me..." Yingxia was anxious for a moment, stomping her feet and acting coquettishly to Yun Qianmeng in grievance!
Yun Qianmeng let them fool around, and her mood couldn't help but improve. She put down the account book she had been reading for a long time, looked at Yingxia's aggrieved face, and asked with a smile, "Then tell me, what did you see just now? If you satisfy me, I will reward you with a silver ingot!"
Upon hearing this, Yingxia immediately rushed to Yun Qianmeng's side, lowered her shoulders in a fawning manner, and whispered, "I saw that the imperial doctors and guards who went to Luocheng have all returned to the capital! To welcome them, every household set off firecrackers to welcome them!"
After hearing what she said, Yun Qianmeng slowly closed the account book in her hand. She didn't expect Nie Huaiyuan to come back so soon!
"All four of you come here!" Yun Qianmeng filtered the plan in her mind again, waved to the four girls to come closer, and gave them instructions in their ears!
The next morning, Qu Feiqing hurried to Prime Minister Chu's residence and rushed directly into Mengxin Cottage to visit the sick Yun Qianmeng. However, when she saw Yun Qianmeng leaning against the head of the bed leisurely reading a book, she couldn't help but show surprise on her face!
"Meng'er, are you okay?" Looking at her rosy face, it is really hard to tell what's wrong!
"Of course I'm fine. Have you finished writing the letter to my cousin?" Putting down the book in her hand, Yun Qianmeng showed an extremely innocent smile!
Seeing that she was really fine, Qu Feiqing finally breathed a sigh of relief, clutching her chest. Then she gently reprimanded, "If you want to see me, just let Mu Chun tell you directly. Why bother mobilizing so many people and saying you're sick? Really, it even made Grandma anxious and she sent me over to see you right away!"
Seeing the worry in Qu Feiqing's eyes, Yun Qianmeng said apologetically, "Cousin, please calm down. It's Meng'er's fault! But if I tell you the truth, I'm afraid you won't act so sincerely, and it will only arouse suspicion! Besides, if I weren't sick, how could I invite Doctor Nie to the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
If it was his own business, he could let Chu Feiyang do it, but after all, Qu Feiqing was an unmarried woman. Even if Chu Feiyang knew what was in her heart, he still had to avoid her!
Hearing that Yun Qianmeng was faking illness for her sake, Qu Feiqing's scolding words suddenly vanished into thin air. Her face flushed slightly as she said, "You really scared me to death! But, when will he arrive?"
As he spoke, his big watery eyes looked towards the door involuntarily!
Yun Qianmeng secretly shook her head, feeling that her cousin had forgotten her loyalty for the sake of beauty. She pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed and said, "Cousin, give me the letter! You can hide in the dressing room inside to avoid any awkwardness when we meet!"
Seeing that Yun Qianmeng had already arranged everything, Qu Feiqing naturally had no worries. She immediately took out the envelope that was placed against her heart and carefully placed it in Yun Qianmeng's hand!
"Miss, the Prime Minister is here with Doctor Nie!" At this time, Yingxia, who was standing at the door watching, immediately spoke up to remind the people inside!
Mu Chun immediately pulled Qu Feiqing into the inner room, while Yuan Dong and Ying Qiu quickly lowered the curtains to prevent others from seeing Yun Qianmeng's good complexion!
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