Upon seeing the white jade hairpin, Helan Ruo picked it up with a surprised look. She felt that the hairpin was dense and smooth to the touch. Then she glanced down at the clothes in her hand. Since Tang Ning was a woman, it would be somewhat inappropriate for her to wear his clothes. Therefore, this clothes were newly made this season that he had specially found in his wardrobe. After being sent into his wardrobe, no one should have touched them.
So this hairpin...
If there are no unforeseen circumstances, it must be because Tang Ning changed her clothes in such a hurry that she accidentally left it inside these clothes.
That's really quite careless.
Looking at the hairpin, Helan Ruo chuckled softly, then tossed the clothes in her hand aside, casually leaned against the bed, and began to play with the hairpin in her hand.
As dusk fell, the golden rays of the setting sun streamed through his half-open window, landing on the hairpin in Helan Ruo's hand, making the white jade hairpin appear even more warm and lustrous.
As he watched, Tang Ning's gentle smile flashed through He Lanruo's mind. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and then, as if possessed, he suddenly lowered his head and gently sniffed the hairpin.
Sure enough, a faint fragrance wafted directly from the hairpin.
In fact, he had a very sensitive nose since he was a child. When he first met Tang Ning, it was the faint fragrance on her body that attracted him.
The fragrance is quite unique, somewhat like sandalwood, yet mixed with a hint of gardenia and a refreshing fruity scent.
What's most remarkable is that after Tang Ning fell into the water, the fragrance on her body not only didn't fade, but actually became even stronger.
That's why when he hid in the artificial hill during the day, his nose was filled with Tang Ning's fragrance, and even now, when he thinks back on it, he always feels as if he can still smell it.
Thinking of this, Tang Ning, whom he had held tightly in the artificial hill during the day, flashed through He Lanruo's mind again.
Her face was almost translucent white, her eyebrows and eyes were like those in an ink painting, her lips were a purer red than the finest rouge, and a drop of water kept dripping down from her temple...
Almost every time Helan Ruo recalled such a scene, her breath caught in her throat slightly.
He closed his eyes briefly, then opened them again. He was startled to see himself still inhaling the lingering fragrance from the hairpin Tang Ning had left behind. He immediately and frantically stuffed all his clothes, including Tang Ning's hairpin, into his wardrobe and slammed the door shut.
He Lanruo then looked at the wardrobe made of nanmu wood in front of her and let out a deep sigh.
What was he doing just now?
Is he possessed?
Holding Tang Ning's hairpin, I've been smelling it for so long, and...and...
Just thinking about how Tang Ning looked after falling into the water during the day made He Lanruo almost want to slap herself.
It's a wonder that Tang Ning trusted and relied on him so much, willing to tell him everything, yet he actually... actually...
Helan Ruo never imagined that she had such a shameless side.
But the more he forced himself not to think about it, the clearer Tang Ning's image became in his mind.
Not only that, but even his mother's rambling words from before echoed in his ears.
Who would have thought that after only meeting her once, her mother would also fall in love with Tang Ning, and not only that, but she also expressed her hope that she could marry Tang Ning and bring her back to the Duke's mansion.
It's really...
But thinking about it carefully, Tang Ning is actually quite suitable for him. She has Wei Jing in her heart, and yet Wei Jing has had this affair with Qin Qianqian. He has Mu Qing in his heart. Although he had come to terms with things after listening to Tang Ning's words, it would still take him some time to completely forget Mu Qing and accept another woman.
Therefore, if Tang Ning were to marry him, the two might actually be able to make it work. After all, his mother likes her, and he doesn't reject her as much as other women.
perhaps……
No, wait a minute, what is he thinking? Could he be influenced by his mother?
Why would he suddenly imagine the possibility of him and Tang Ning getting married? Why should she be willing to marry him just because he's willing to? Doesn't Tang Ning want to marry a loving and devoted husband? Why does she have to marry this notorious playboy in the capital?
It seems he's just too idle; he's so bored that he's even starting to imagine things like this.
In any case, it was impossible for him and Tang Ning to be together, absolutely impossible.
Being friends like this now is better for both of them.
Yes, that's it.
As for the hairpin, it should be returned to Tang Ning tomorrow. She's a young woman who hasn't married yet, why would he keep the hairpin? If it gets discovered later, it will really damage Tang Ning's reputation.
After mentally reassuring herself, Helan Ruo realized that she had been too idle with her thoughts, so she went out to have fun again without even eating dinner.
Princess Qingping was furious that she had failed to catch the person she wanted to catch, which made her even more determined to find a wife for her son.
We don't need anyone else, Tang Ning from the Qin family is perfect!
Around 1:15 PM, Helan Ruo, finally drunk, knocked on the door of the Princess's residence. After being helped to bed by the servants, Helan Ruo, wrapped in a quilt, mumbled something as soon as she turned over.
"Tang... Ning..."
She slept soundly until the next morning, when Helan Ruo suddenly sat up in bed. Helan Ruo, who had been thinking about returning the hairpin to Tang Ning as soon as possible, did not sleep until late morning for the first time after getting drunk.
After taking the hairpin out of the wardrobe, Helan Ruo was about to go out when she realized that she hadn't washed up yet. No, it wasn't just that she hadn't washed up; she also smelled terrible.
With this in mind, Helan Ruo did not hesitate to call for water early in the morning.
Meanwhile, Princess Qingping, in the main courtyard, was so shocked to hear that Helan Ruo had called for water early in the morning that she immediately spat out the bird's nest she had already drunk.
"Call...call water?"
Ever since her son got drunk three years ago and was nearly assaulted by a charming maid, he's been surrounded by nothing but servants. Sometimes she even suspects that after Ji Muqing left, her son was traumatized into having homosexual tendencies, or perhaps he's planning to become a monk.
But now what... what did she hear?
Finally, after hearing the servant's reply, she understood that her son had simply taken a bath in the morning and had no other intentions.
But that doesn't make sense. Why would he take a shower in the morning?
Later, when news arrived, Princess Qingping discovered that Helan Ruo had not only taken a bath in the morning, but it seemed he had also used soap and fragrance. This was...
Then Princess Qingping hid to the side and watched Helan Ruo, dressed in white, leave the mansion with a smile on her lips, looking particularly flamboyant.
Immediately, Princess Qingping beckoned two people to follow Helan Ruo and see where he had gone.
About half an hour later, the person who had been following her returned and reported that they had seen the young master enter the general's mansion.
Upon hearing this, Princess Qingping was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle. The more she laughed, the louder it became, until she even clutched her aching stomach.
The little brat is still arguing with her. He washed himself thoroughly early in the morning just to go to the general's mansion, and he still says he has no interest in that girl.
If this isn't interesting enough, she'll just start calling him "Dad."
Let's move the timeline forward a little.
On the carriage from the Prince's Mansion to the General's Mansion.
Even though he had already learned the news last night, Wei Jing in the carriage was still somewhat stunned.
Qianqian, how could Qianqian be willing to become his concubine?
With her proud nature, how could she possibly agree to become a concubine?
Even his mother was so shocked by the news that she couldn't close her mouth. In the end, she still sent the steward of the Prince's mansion over with a look of disgust. After all, it was just taking a concubine. The head steward of the Prince's mansion was already giving Qin Qianqian a huge favor. It was simply impossible for her to come to the mansion; it was against the rules.
It was this doubt, coupled with the fact that he had finally managed to persuade Tang Ning to think it over carefully yesterday, that led him to come to the General's Mansion today, no matter how much his mother tried to stop him. He accompanied Steward Wei, who had come from the Prince's Mansion to discuss the matter of taking a concubine.
I wanted to understand Qianqian's meaning and also to explain it to her.
He could no longer be indecisive. Now that he had decided on Tang Ning, he had to make things clear with Qian Qian. Otherwise, it would not only be unfair to Qian Qian, but also not be sincere enough to Tang Ning.
I hope Qianqian can understand his feelings.
Thinking of this, Wei Jing felt inexplicably uneasy.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Wei Jing took a deep breath and jumped off the carriage after looking at the plaque of the General's Mansion.
At roughly the same time, Tang Ning, looking in the bronze mirror and letting Chun Tan help her insert the last hair ornament into her hair, felt that since she woke up that morning, perhaps because of falling into the water yesterday, her body was slightly unwell. Even her cheeks seemed a little red, as Chun Tan pointed out with a worried look, and asked if she should call a doctor to take a look at Tang Ning later.
Just as the mistress and servant were discussing whether or not to call a doctor, Chunmian, who had just wandered around outside, suddenly pushed open the door in a flustered manner and rushed to Tang Ning to report the shocking news she had just overheard. Upon hearing Chunmian's report, Tang Ning was so shocked that she immediately turned around, and the silver hairpin on her head shook violently.
"What did you say?"
"I just heard it from the maids in the manor. They said that Miss Qianqian has agreed to the request of the Jianwang Mansion to become a concubine. Now the people from the Jianwang Mansion have arrived and are about to discuss the matter of taking a concubine with the General and his wife!"
"That's impossible!"
Tang Ning subconsciously denied it, "Qianqian, how could Qianqian possibly..."
But looking at Chunmian's serious little expression, Tang Ning knew that it was most likely true.
For a moment, even Tang Ning's expression became blank, and at the same time, the feeling of dizziness became more severe.
However, she was not lost in thought for long before someone came to inform her that Young Master Helan had entered the General's Mansion and said that he had something very important to discuss with her, and was now waiting for her in the garden.
Upon hearing this, Tang Ning raised an eyebrow, but with a preoccupied expression, she walked straight toward the small garden.
Meanwhile, in the garden, standing in the pavilion looking at the lotus leaves in the pond that were beginning to wither, He Lanruo, who had met Tang Ning more than once, felt strangely uneasy all over today. Not only that, but she was also particularly nervous.
He was so nervous that he looked down at his clothes for the umpteenth time, while his fingers kept gripping Tang Ning's white jade hairpin, trying his best to maintain a calm and composed expression.
Remember, he was only returning the hairpin to Tang Ning today; he had no other intentions whatsoever.
He Lanruo kept telling herself this in her heart.
When he heard footsteps behind him, Helan Ruo almost instinctively wanted to turn around, but then he felt that turning around now might be too hasty. So he held on until the footsteps were very close to him, and then he pretended to have just heard them and slowly turned around.
"Helan Ruo".
Upon seeing Helan Ruo standing on the steps, Tang Ning took a deep breath and gave him a gentle smile, as no one else was following behind her.
thump!
However, just from that smile, Helan Ruo immediately felt her heart skip a beat.
He immediately lowered his eyes to conceal his actions, while his fingers touched Tang Ning's hairpin hidden in his sleeve.
Unfortunately, all his disguises were exposed in front of 54088.
Because Helan Ruo's current favorability rating is 68.
It's gone up again!
"Why have you come again today? Do you want to invite me to see a place even more beautiful than the General's Mansion garden?"
As soon as Tang Ning finished speaking, He Lanruo's heart skipped a beat.
Before he could say anything, he heard Tang Ning say in a somewhat dejected voice, "Then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I'm afraid I won't have much time to go out with you today..."
At this point, Tang Ning paused slightly, "Do you know? People from the Jianwang Mansion came today because... because Qianqian agreed to the Jianwang Princess's request; she agreed to become a concubine..."
"What?"
Tang Ning's words shocked He Lanruo. After all, no matter how he looked at it, Qin Qianqian didn't seem like the kind of person who would easily accept her fate. Given her personality, she was more likely to cause trouble. How could she so casually agree to become a concubine?
For some reason, Helan Ruo felt that there might be some kind of conspiracy involved.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain Qin Qianqian's sudden lowering of her head.
"I...I don't know either, my mind is in a complete mess right now..."
"What are you talking nonsense about? If Qin Qianqian is willing to marry into the Jianwang Mansion as a concubine, your marriage with Wei Jing will definitely not continue. What? Even if Wei Jing and Qin Qianqian are discovered... cough, you still can't forget him?"
Even Helan Ruo probably didn't realize the subtle hint of sourness in her words.
"No, actually... actually, after you left yesterday, Brother Jing and I... and I..."
After taking a deep breath, Tang Ning told He Lanruo everything about Wei Jing's heartfelt confession to her yesterday and the solutions he had come up with.
The more she spoke, the colder Helan Ruo's expression became.
As he listened further, he couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"He certainly has a good idea! Does he even realize that if it's just now, only his and Qin Qianqian's reputations will be damaged? But if you agree to his plan, you'll also be dragged into this bottomless vortex. Your reputation is currently excellent, but if you agree to Wei Jing's plan, the days of gossip and criticism will only continue. Do you think everything will be fine once you leave the capital? Does he like you? Is his way of showing his affection by dragging you into this mud?"
"What else? Taking Qin Qianqian as a concubine and then letting her die of illness? It's a joke! How can he be so sure that Qin Qianqian is willing to die of illness? If she isn't, what, is he, Wei Jing, going to kill Qin Qianqian with his own hands? Since he can't, what makes him guarantee you anything? On the contrary, you listened to his sweet words and married into the Jianwang Mansion, basically cutting off any way back. Then you and Qin Qianqian will fight like fighting cocks, while he enjoys the bliss of having two wives, living a life of unbridled pleasure!"
"Don't tell me you've actually considered taking Wei Jing's advice and marrying him?"
He Lanruo said sarcastically, "If you're brainless, we can have the general's mansion's kitchen stew some more pig brains to nourish you, so you don't end up not knowing who's selling you out every day and still helping them count their money!"
Tang Ning, who had never seen this side of He Lanruo before, was completely stunned.
Seeing her dazed and confused expression, Helan Ruo felt even more furious. If she had known this would happen, she should have left earlier yesterday and shamelessly stayed to listen to what Wei Jing had to say. How could he say such things to a young girl? Shameless!
He Lanruo was angry, but Tang Ning stared at him intently. Suddenly, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This laugh completely stunned Helan Ruo. He frowned and looked at Tang Ning, only to see her laughing louder and louder, her movements becoming more and more exaggerated, until tears even welled up in the corners of her eyes.
But her laughter caused Helan Ruo's anger, which had been building up, to suddenly and uncontrollably dissipate.
He chuckled and slowly walked down the steps of the pavilion until he reached Tang Ning's side. Only then did Tang Ning's laughter finally stop, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes looked at him with surprising moisture.
"Thank you, Helan Ruo, you are such a good person!"
Upon hearing this and seeing Tang Ning like this, He Lanruo's throat moved slightly. For a moment, she even hesitated to give her the hairpin in her sleeve, for reasons unknown.
Just as the two locked eyes and Helan Ruo was filled with hesitation, a young maid with an unfamiliar face suddenly rushed up behind Tang Ning and knelt down. She said that she saw the Prince Wei and Miss Qianqian arguing by the rockery. The argument was getting louder and louder, and they, as servants, were afraid of being scolded by the General and his wife, so they had to come to Tang Ning and hope that she could go and mediate so as not to put them in a difficult position.
Upon hearing that Qin Qianqian and Wei Jing had started arguing, Tang Ning immediately became anxious, thinking it was because of her.
She hurriedly tried to get to the artificial hill.
Standing beside her, Helan Ruo looked at the kneeling maid who was speaking incoherently, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Wait, Tang Ning, how about I go with you to take a look?"
"you……"
Upon hearing that Helan Ruo was going, Tang Ning, who had already taken a few steps, immediately turned around in surprise, while the little maid kneeling on the ground couldn't help but raise her head in astonishment.
Seeing her like this, Helan Ruo became even more determined to accompany Tang Ning. He was afraid that this silly girl might have fallen into some kind of trap again, since the truth about the previous drowning incident had not yet come to light.
"Okay, of course it's good. I feel much more at ease with you here."
Tang Ning said with a look of trust.
Upon hearing this, Helan Ruo chuckled, and the two headed directly toward the artificial hill the maid had mentioned, their voices rising as they walked.
"I was just about to ask, why is your face so red? Is it because you were sick yesterday? Did you call a doctor?"
"I was just about to call out, but I didn't expect... I'm fine, I'm in great spirits, don't worry."
——
Almost simultaneously, beside the artificial hill.
Wei Jing looked at Qin Qianqian, who stood meekly in front of him. Just now, when they were discussing the matter of taking a concubine in the main hall, he couldn't help but call Qianqian out without paying attention to the strange looks from others.
But when he was alone with Qin Qianqian, he didn't know how to start the conversation.
After all, he had been good to Qianqian for ten years, and ten years of habits are not so easy to change.
He really couldn't bring himself to say such hurtful things.
The two fell silent, with only the cool autumn breeze blowing around them.
until--
Seeing the gesture Greenie made to her, Qin Qianqian realized the time was right. She finally broke her silence, took a deep breath, and looked up at Wei Jing in front of her.
"Ah Jing, is there something you want to tell me?"
She asked in a gentle voice.
"I……"
"Are you going to discuss taking a concubine with me?"
As soon as Qin Qianqian finished speaking, Wei Jing's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Actually, it's okay, Ah Jing. You don't need to feel wronged. I've figured it out now. As long as I can be with you, whether you're my wife or my concubine, I won't feel wronged. Really..."
As she spoke, Qin Qianqian reached out and grabbed Wei Jing's sleeve. When she noticed Tang Ning's arrival out of the corner of her eye, she was overjoyed, but continued to look at Wei Jing with deep affection and tenderness, "You're willing to do such a thing for me... what is my little grievance?"
After saying that, she looked at the fleeting look of confusion on Wei Jing's face, and with a hint of pleasure, continued without hesitation, "You don't need to hide it from me anymore, I know everything. Actually, I noticed it after you left yesterday. Tang Ning... she seemed to have fallen into the water, because I saw that her hair and clothes were a little wet. So, did you really intend to smear Tang Ning's reputation by falling into the water, just like you said when you came back from the military camp? I thought you were just talking nonsense because you were angry that your fiancée had changed, but I didn't expect you to..."
She wasn't lying. Wei Jing, who had just returned from the military camp and learned that his fiancée had been changed to Tang Ning, came to see her. When she coldly said that Tang Ning was his fiancée, Wei Jing, in a fit of anger, said it himself: if she wanted to be his fiancée, he would find someone to tarnish Tang Ning's reputation the next day and see how she could marry him. His wife could only be Qin Qianqian for the rest of her life.
Ah, back then, she was the only one in his heart. He would do anything outrageous for her. How could he... how could he suddenly disappear!
Furthermore, if it weren't for Wei Jing's suggestion, how could she have come up with the idea of tarnishing Tang Ning's reputation?
In the end, it's still Ah Jing's fault!
"Why are you looking so surprised? Luyi and your servants all heard what you said back then, I'm not mistaken. But do you even realize that your favoritism is a bit too much? Tang Ning, Tang Ning didn't do anything wrong! Luckily, it seems that Young Master Helan saved her when she fell into the water, otherwise, you would really be guilty. Tang Ning is so good to you, and she likes you so much, how could you... how could you do that? I think that the fact that we were schemed against in the end... might be retribution!"
Qin Qianqian said with a soft sigh.
"Wh...what fell into the water?"
Falling into the water? How could Tang Ning have fallen into the water out of the blue? Yes, he noticed yesterday that Tang Ning seemed a little off, but he hadn't considered the possibility of her falling into the water. Tang Ning... fell into the water?
Judging from Qianqian's words, it seems that he ordered someone to push Tang Ning into the water?
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
How could he possibly do such a thing!
How could he possibly hurt Tang Ning!
Wei Jing's heart clenched instantly.
Qin Qianqian glanced at him helplessly, "You still won't admit it? Tang Ning has only been in the capital for a short time. She hasn't made any enemies with anyone else, except you. I really can't think of anyone else..."
"What did you mean by what you just said?"
Just then, Tang Ning's voice trembled as she spoke.
Upon hearing her voice, Qin Qianqian, who already knew she was standing there, still pretended to be startled.
She was frightened, while Wei Jing was terrified.
Upon seeing Tang Ning, Wei Jing's heart immediately jumped. Although he hadn't done it, he couldn't deny that he had personally said to Qianqian that he wanted to find someone to ruin Tang Ning's reputation, and he had had that thought more than once.
Looking at Tang Ning, whose eyes were bloodshot, Wei Jing opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
"Tang..."
He had barely uttered a word when Qin Qianqian stepped in front of him, hurriedly saying, "I...I didn't say anything, really, Tang Ning, please don't blame A-Jing, okay? Actually...actually, he did it all for me. He told me about this method before, it was all for me. After all, even if I took the initiative to break off the engagement with him, my reputation would be damaged. He...he had no choice..."
"No……"
Wei Jing shook his head.
"Actually, A-Jing was also in great pain. I knew he would regret it as soon as he finished plotting against you. Because..."
At this point, a hint of sadness flashed in Qin Qianqian's eyes.
"He... seems to have fallen for you, Tang Ning, which is why he didn't say anything when his mother suggested taking me as a concubine. I understand, I understand that he wants to make it up to you, and he might even have the idea of marrying you. I understand all of this... and I don't feel wronged."
“I love A-Jing. Since he has the intention to marry you, how can I not grant his wish? That’s why I told my mother that I was willing to marry A-Jing as a concubine. After all, I am just an adopted daughter of the General’s Mansion, not as noble as you, Tang Ning. And because of the accident, my reputation has been ruined. Forcing A-Jing to marry me would only bring shame to the Jianwang Mansion. You are the most suitable wife for A-Jing.”
"Tang Ning, I know you like A Jing too, right? Since you weren't actually hurt, and A Jing likes you and you like him, why don't we just pretend the drowning incident never happened? You can still marry A Jing and marry him with me. Don't worry, you'll be the wife and I'll be the concubine. I will never try to take A Jing from you. I will definitely keep to my duty."
Qin Qianqian said this with an extremely serious expression.
Tang Ning staggered slightly, and when she looked up at them again, her eyes were already so red they looked like they could bleed.
"hehe……"
She laughed angrily.
"Who...who said I like Wei Jing? And who said I'm going to marry him? Hmm? The person I like, the person I like, has always been only...only..."
"That's all."
Tang Ning closed her eyes briefly, then grabbed He Lanruo's hand and gripped it tightly with all her might.
Her sudden action caused Helan Ruo to turn around abruptly and look at her in surprise.
But when she felt the woman's cold, trembling fingertips, and saw the tears welling up in her eyes but refusing to fall, an indescribable emotion surged into Helan Ruo's heart.
He pursed his lips slightly, tacitly agreeing with Tang Ning's words.
"What are you doing?!"
Just then, a sharp shout suddenly rang out behind the four of them.
Tang Ning turned her head sharply and saw General Qin and his wife standing on the corridor to the side, looking at them angrily.
Oh dear, she forgot to mention that on her way here, because she was so worried about Qin Qianqian and Wei Jing's "argument," she stopped a maidservant by the roadside in front of Helan Ruo and asked her to invite General Qin and Madam Qin as well.
After all, she was afraid something might happen, wasn't she?
But as expected, something still happened!
"Nonsense! Tang Ning, let go of Young Master Helan's hand right now!"
Seeing Tang Ning suddenly entangled with the playboy Helan Ruo, Madam Qin was furious. She immediately shouted angrily. After all, there were too many people following her, and she was sure that everyone present heard Tang Ning admit that she admired Helan Ruo.
What kind of decent young lady would be so unreserved and shameless, rushing to say that she admires another man, and that the man she admires is a playboy!
If this gets out... what kind of reputation will Tang Ning have left? She might not even be able to find a decent husband.
The more she liked Tang Ning compared to Qin Qianqian, the angrier she became.
No matter how high Helan Ruo's status is, she is not a good match for him, not to mention that we don't even know what he thinks of her. Yet he said such a thing!
She wanted to take back her earlier praise of Tang Ning's intelligence; her two daughters were both incredibly stupid!
Upon hearing Madam Qin's words, Tang Ning's eyes reddened even more, and she obediently let go of He Lanruo's hand.
Kneel down!
Madam Qin's voice rang out again, and Tang Ning, who had been holding back her tears for a long time, finally knelt down on the uneven ground of the artificial hill with a thud.
"What...what do you want me to say? What happened today..."
Standing to the side, Helan Ruo looked at Tang Ning, who was kneeling alone on the cold ground, and her fists clenched instantly.
Just then, Tang Ning suddenly raised her head, a resolute glint flashing in her eyes.
"It's all my fault..." It's all my fault; I acted recklessly and shamelessly.
Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, she heard someone kneel down beside her with a thud.
"Madam Qin, in truth, I have been infatuated with Tang Ning ever since she was engaged. Heaven knows how happy I was when I learned that Tang Ning also had the same feelings for me. I never imagined that Tang Ning and I would be mutually in love. Since that is the case, if it is possible, could you please grant my marriage proposal? I hope to marry Miss Qin from your family and make her the young mistress of our Duke's mansion. I humbly request the General and Madam to grant my request."
Helan Ruo bowed her head and kowtowed.
A soft, muffled thud.
It was as if it had struck the very heart of everyone present.
He felt that if he didn't kneel down, Tang Ning, whose eyes had just flashed with a resolute look, would definitely say something hurtful and irreversible.
He just wanted to help her, to at least prevent her from showing such a distressed and resolute expression.
He'll get married sooner or later anyway, so it doesn't matter who he marries. He might as well marry Tang Ning, at least... they're already acquainted.
Helan Ruo kept thinking this to herself, completely ignoring the unspeakable heartache that had just risen in her heart.
He Lanruo's current favorability rating: 75.
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