"Ziwei, you're carrying such a heavy teapot. Get out of the carriage properly, it's a bit high, don't fall."
The Emperor whispered a reminder to Ziwei as she dismounted from the carriage, his eyes filled with worry.
He didn't care what the adults and younger generation were thinking; he just wanted to watch the show. Their expressions were quite varied, but Ertai's were the most expressive.
Ertai certainly lived up to his expectations! He successfully put on a nervous face.
He said that among the younger generation, besides Xiao Yanzi and Niannian, teasing Ertai was the most interesting.
Haha, I wonder if Ertai and that person will be able to get along well. I'm sure the scene will be quite interesting.
If someone finds out that someone they haven't even gotten close to is being eyed by someone else, will their arrogant and aloof face show more expression?
He was already looking forward to the scene of someone breaking the ice with a cold face. At that time, he would have to pull Furen away to avoid being accidentally hurt.
The person who's watching the show with you shouldn't be interrupted because of an accidental injury.
Watching a show or enjoying the spectacle alone isn't very fun; it's more enjoyable when done with someone else.
I wonder if Ertai can withstand it. Well, Physician Hu should also have Ertai ready at any time, so that he can be treated promptly if he gets injured.
Anyway, the Emperor was just watching the show. Those two were people he cared about, so the scene was bound to be entertaining. As for the younger generation's affairs, he would let them handle them themselves. He only cared about the final result and would grant them a marriage.
Upon noticing the person alighting from the carriage, the Emperor closed his folding fan and prepared to personally help them up.
"Sir, are you trying to humiliate me? I'm not injured and I won't fall. I should be the one helping you out of the carriage."
Supported by the Emperor, Ziwei looked terrified.
The two began practicing Tai Chi.
"Hey, when you're out in the world, don't always think of yourself as a maid. You're not a maid anymore. A woman with your talent is born noble."
The Emperor ignored Ziwei's words and reached out to help her up.
Shen Nian clearly saw Er Kang's unpleasant expression.
The adults behind him also had different expressions. Ji Xiaolan gave Erkang, whose expression had become obvious, a meaningful look.
The expressions on Yongqi and the others froze instantly. They all looked at Erkang and shook their heads.
As for Xiao Yanzi, with her intelligence, how could she possibly notice something was wrong? She was still laughing at Qing'er and Shen Nian.
Qing'er also took in the changes in their expressions.
Only Ziwei, her eyes filled with joy at being praised, was completely unaware that things were heading in the wrong direction.
The Emperor's attention was also on Ziwei, so he didn't notice the changes in everyone.
After Ziwei safely disembarked from the carriage, the group headed into the inn.
With Chen Nian present, Qing'er did not speak to Er Kang alone as in the original drama, nor did she even glance at him. Instead, she linked arms with Chen Nian and walked past Er Kang, whose face was grim.
Erkang glanced at the people chatting and laughing with Chen Nian, then at the person walking with the Emperor in front of him who didn't even look at him, and his eyes darkened.
He had to make things clear about his relationship with Qing'er, otherwise, if Ziwei found out, both of them would be hurt. He didn't want to be a heartless person.
If it weren't for Ziwei, he would have chosen Qing'er. But now that he has Ziwei, he can only feel sorry for Qing'er. He can't marry both of them; he promised Ziwei that he would only marry her.
Once everyone had entered the inn, Yongqi, Benjamin, and Ertai looked at Erkang, who was standing there lost in thought, and returned to pat him on the shoulder.
"Erkang, there are some things you need to decide on soon."
Qing'er is a good girl and shouldn't be hurt by Erkang. The more Erkang hesitates, the longer he hurts both girls.
Although they could tell that Qing'er probably didn't have any feelings for Er Kang anymore, it was better to make things clear. Qing'er wasn't the kind of person who couldn't let go of things easily.
As long as Erkang speaks properly, Qing'er isn't the type to pester them. Their main concern is that Erkang might lose his composure because of Ziwei and say the wrong thing, hurting Qing'er.
If Qing'er is wronged, given how much Chen Nian cares about her, the already strained relationship between the two will only become more strained, and they might even end up fighting.
They understood Chen Nian, but they were extremely protective of Qing'er and wouldn't tolerate anyone saying anything bad about her.
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Night falls.
Hearing the splashing water coming from inside, and vaguely seeing people playing in the water through the screen, Qing'er felt a warmth in her eyes.
However, when she thought of the message Er Kang had sent, the warmth in her eyes vanished instantly.
It's so annoying. I really ruined her mood. I don't know what I wanted to talk to her about, or when I should have said it, but I had to say it so late at night.
She even wanted to cut Niannian's hair.
"Niannian, I'm going out for a bit."
Qing'er sighed, but still spoke.
However, some things should be resolved sooner rather than later, lest some people think that he is still thinking about her, and he always avoids her from time to time. Even when they accidentally bump into each other, he will move aside and always be affectionate with Ziwei within her sight, "unintentionally" announcing that he is taken.
If she hadn't never rolled her eyes, she definitely would have given Erkang a huge eye roll.
He was spoiled. Who gave him the confidence to believe that she would still like him after what happened with Nian Nian?
To use Nian Nian's words, what was his name again? Right, Pu Xin. Fu Er Kang is a typical Pu Xin guy.
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Qing'er didn't expect Er Kang to be so ruthless, showing no mercy whatsoever.
She overestimated Er Kang.
Her inherent pride kept Qing'er from letting the tears fall.
Since ancient times, a woman's reputation has been of utmost importance. Erkang's words were tantamount to trampling on her dignity. Even though she was strong and had prepared herself mentally, she was still hurt by Erkang and her eyes welled up with tears.
High in the woods, a person hidden in the shadows looked down at the beautiful woman's red-rimmed eyes. The hand hanging at her side clenched slightly, then moved to Er Kang, frowned, and his eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.
Men who bully women are not good men.
"Fu Erkang, you better remember this: I, Qing'er, am not the kind of person who can't let go of things easily, and I don't need you, Fu Erkang, to be with me. You overestimate yourself."
You don't need to avoid me, and I don't want to have too much contact with you. Also, you don't need to deliberately act all lovey-dovey with Ziwei in front of me; it's really disgusting.
Qing'er mercilessly exposed Er Kang's disgusting behavior.
If you're still thinking about it, you should definitely applaud.
However, if Chen Nian were really there, she definitely wouldn't let Er Kang bully Qing'er. She would have slapped Er Kang as soon as he said those words.
Before Erkang, who was shocked by Qing'er's words, could react, Qing'er had already left.
Watching the person leave in tears, the person in the tree twitched their hand hanging by their side. After hearing a scream, they stepped off the tree with satisfaction and left.
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"Thump!"
"hiss!"
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