The gifts were sent out and the people were arranged. Zhou Jing'an felt very satisfied and was smiling while chatting with Cheng He and others.
From time to time, he would look up in the direction of Jiang Ling, and see her either watching the musical seriously or talking to the two people next to her, with a smile on her face.
She looks great today too.
Jiang Ling wore a light yellow chest-length skirt with a light green shawl embroidered with pink albizzia flowers.
She had a double flat bun, two ring buns with silk flowers pinned on them, a gold and pearl hairpin, and a red coral and pearl hairpin.
The jewelry was simple, and her makeup consisted of eyebrows and lipstick, nothing else.
Although the dress is simple, it looks cute and adorable when paired with Jiang Ling's bright and beautiful face.
Zhou Jing'an looked at her every smile and frown, and his eyes softened unconsciously, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
Why is it suddenly quiet?
He turned around in confusion, and saw that the people opposite him were all staring at him leisurely with teasing eyes.
Cheng He was the first to speak: "Why do I remember that you really disliked Miss Jiang before?"
When Zhou Jing'an heard him mention Jiang Ling's name, he lowered his eyes in panic and embarrassment.
Qi Tianyang also said: "Yes, I remember it like that too."
"Why do you seem to have changed so much since we last saw you?"
He mentioned whether the two of them had any connection during the autumn hunt, and Zhou Jing'an replied calmly, "We didn't even exchange a few words. With all that going on, I couldn't care less."
"Oh, that's right." Qi Tianyang nodded.
He became excited when he mentioned the autumn hunt.
He folded the folding fan, slammed his palm, and began to feel indignant.
"Luckily I didn't go on the autumn hunt, otherwise my house would have been burned down."
Zhou Jing'an glanced at him, picked up the teacup and took a sip, without saying anything.
He has figured out all the twists and turns.
Qi Tianyang didn't know what those things were and just thought it was an arsonist.
"That night, my father punished me by making me kneel in the ancestral hall. I knelt there until late at night. I heard a slight noise and thought it was a wild cat or a servant, so I wanted to find an excuse to go check it out so I could avoid being lazy."
He raised his eyebrows and shouted, "Guess what! I saw a man squatting stealthily at the foot of the wall outside my ancestral hall. The moment the tinder in his hand started to spark, I pressed him down."
Cheng He asked, "Who is he? Why did he set fire to the Duke's Mansion?"
Qi Tianyang shook his head and sighed, "I beat him up severely and sent him to the Jingzhao government office. He didn't say a word and I don't know why he did that."
Thinking about it now, I still feel scared. If it weren't for the guidance of that mysterious man, the fire would have started in his ancestral hall.
A fire in an ancestral hall is no small matter.
Only those who are morally deficient and behave immorally and shamefully will bring natural disasters upon the ancestral hall.
The mysterious man helped him twice, and each time asked him to keep it a secret and not to mention a word, which he did.
I just really want to thank him in person.
A few people discussed it for a while, but none of them could make out what was going on.
However, Chen Yuanzong and Li Rongqing lowered their eyes in thought, and both felt that this matter was not that simple.
Lin Cixiao listened to their conversation from the side, occasionally replying politely when a question came up. He kept wondering when this party would end. It was really boring, not only embarrassing, but also a waste of time. He would never come again.
Zhou Huanan hosted this banquet for Jiang Ling and her brother. Now that her brother had finished everything, they all went home after the song "Tayao Niang" was finished.
After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhou Jing'an told her about their trip to Qingchun Mountain in three days.
"What? Three days later?" Zhou Huanan frowned, "But I also have an appointment in three days."
Zhou Jingan asked, "Who did you meet?"
She answered frankly: "Lin Qixiao, I challenged him to a competition."
It's this kid again.
Zhou Jing'an frowned. That was bad. Men and women were not allowed to sit at the same table. If he brought his sister with him, it could barely be considered an interaction between the two families, but if it was just him and Jiang Ling, it would not work.
But looking at Zhou Huanan's determined look, he was also in trouble.
Once you make an appointment with someone, it is not a good idea to go back on your word or choose another date.
The two were deadlocked for a moment, wondering how to have the best of both worlds.
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Jiang Ling had just returned home and was about to go to the main courtyard for dinner after changing her clothes when Xiao Yi came back in a hurry and said that there was some progress on the doctor who lived outside the capital.
"Oh? He can detoxify?" Jiang Ling's eyes lit up.
Finally there is some progress.
She had never heard of that poison before, and asked Xiao Yi to inquire about it but got nothing. She still relied on what the initial doctor said to have some understanding of it.
If Wanran were to suddenly take effect from the poison one day, or if the poison became serious, not only would he not be able to complete the mission, but his life would also be in danger.
The key is, if those people from the previous dynasty come looking for her and find out that Wanran died in her hands, will they implicate her?
She is afraid of death and dares not gamble!
But judging from the few times he met and talked with Wanran, his expression had not changed much, and his figure was still as straight and upright as the pine and bamboo on the top of the mountain.
Jiang Ling didn't know whether he could pretend or whether the poison wouldn't cause any harm in the short term.
So it is better to find a doctor who can detoxify as soon as possible.
Xiao Yi nodded: "Yes, He Zui claims that he can detoxify."
Before she could even feel happy, she heard him continue, "But he has one condition."
Jiang Ling raised an eyebrow, "What conditions?"
This person who has the ability to cure diseases and save lives is difficult to serve.
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Jiang Ling sat in the carriage and headed towards the small courtyard on Wuliu Street in the dim morning light.
It's not that she can't agree to the doctor's conditions, but before that, she has to communicate with Wanran first, so that when everything is arranged, he won't be willing to go and detoxify.
only......
How should I tell him about the poisoning?
Forget it, to be honest, Jiang Ling couldn't think of any other reason.
When facing a special identity like Wanran, it is more practical to treat him with sincerity.
After entering the small square courtyard, Jiang Ling looked up and saw Wanran standing in the yard trimming branches with scissors.
He was wearing a turquoise cross-collared robe today. Half of his hair was tied up, and the other half was casually hanging on his shoulders. His eyes were slightly lowered, making his profile look as bright as moonlight and as white as snow.
Hearing the noise, Wanran looked over sideways, was surprised for a moment, then put down what he was holding, took a few steps forward, and bowed.
"Miss Jiang." He raised his eyes, his voice as light as the clear mountain breeze, "Why did you come here so early today?"
Behind him was a faint light, gentle and peaceful, enveloping him, and the surroundings were extremely quiet.
Standing here, Wanran looks like green bamboo reflecting the snow, adding a touch of splendor to this small courtyard.
Well, I was amazed again, Jiang Ling thought.
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