Chapter 115 Shangsi Festival

As expected, Mingxi was right!

Chang Zhang took Minglan to the old lady's yard, only to see Qi Heng sitting alone on a carved stone bench in the garden drinking tea. Minglan looked at the sun in the sky. Although the sun at noon in spring was not as strong and hot as in summer, it still made people feel uncomfortable after being exposed to the sun for a long time.

"Brother Yuanruo, I brought you my sixth sister!"

Chang Zhang asked Qi Heng for credit as soon as he entered the door, looking like he was asking for praise.

Qi Heng heard Chang Zhang's voice and turned around eagerly. He didn't have time to respond to Chang Zhang, and his eyes were fixed on Minglan beside Chang Zhang. Minglan today is very different from the past. She was wearing a gorgeous dress, which was carefully prepared for an audience with the queen.

The dress is made of elegant sky-blue silk with delicate lotus patterns embroidered on it. The edges of the petals are outlined with gold thread, which is fresh and gorgeous, just like the lotus blooming in early summer. The sleeves are wide and flowing, and the cuffs are decorated with rolling cloud patterns. It is matched with a pearl belt of the same color. It is simple and elegant, highlighting the slenderness and lightness of the figure.

The long black hair is tied into a bun, decorated with magnolia hair accessories and gemstones. A few strands of hair hang down on both sides of the bun, gently draped over her ears, adding a bit of agility to her. There is a thin fringe on her forehead, which makes her look more charming.

Qi Heng just stared at the former Minglan, who was so beautiful that she could not be compared with others. There was only Minglan in his eyes, and everything around him was eclipsed.

Seeing Qi Heng standing there in a daze, looking a little silly, Minglan walked up to Qi Heng and smiled at him, "Brother Yuanruo, why are you sitting alone in the sun?"

"Waiting for you!"

These two words came out of Qi Heng's mouth softly, without disguise or hesitation, and Minglan was so straightforward that she had never expected it.

A trace of surprise flashed in Minglan's eyes. Facing Qi Heng's direct expression, Minglan's hidden feelings also became restless and burst out uncontrollably. Minglan dared not look directly into Qi Heng's affectionate eyes, fearing that she would do something out of line.

Minglan turned her head away almost instinctively, trying to escape from the scorching gaze. Minglan took a deep breath and tried to calm her troubled mind.

Chang Zhang didn't understand the ambiguity and sweetness in the air. He looked at the sun above his head, then at the two people standing there stupidly, and jumped between them, "Sixth sister, Brother Yuanruo, you two can play, I'm going to find grandma!"

Chang Zhang shouted and ignored the two people, and went to find the old lady. Minglan and Qi Heng looked at each other, chuckled, and laughed.

"What are you waiting for me to do, brother Yuanruo? Shouldn't you be having a romantic time with the gentle Miss He?"

Minglan pretended to be angry. Qi Heng became nervous. "I don't know Miss He. Today is the first time I see her. I didn't expect she would be so bold to say those words to me. I have already explained it to her, but she seems to have misunderstood me."

"It's not the young master's fault. After all, it's normal for girls to flock to a gentleman who is as beautiful as jade and unparalleled in the world. When the young master passes the imperial examination, I'm afraid that more noble ladies will show their affection to him."

Qi Heng glanced at Minglan's face and saw that she was smiling. He was not sure whether she was telling the truth or just joking, but his intuition told him that if he didn't answer well, it would be difficult for him to see Minglan next time.

"I can't hold anyone else in my eyes. It doesn't matter if she is Miss He or someone else. I already have someone in my heart, so I can't hold anyone else."

Minglan found his anxious look funny. She was just teasing him. As for whether anyone else was interested in Qi Heng, Minglan didn't care. She would handle the provocations in front of her, but Qi Heng would have to get rid of the others by himself. If Qi Heng couldn't get entangled with those girls, she would get rid of him. There was more than one good man!

"Brother Yuanruo, why are you so nervous? I was just saying it casually. If you don't have anything else to say, I'll go and pay my respects to my grandmother."

Minglan was about to leave, but Qi Heng hurriedly stopped her, "Sixth sister, don't go!"

Minglan called him brother Yuanruo when she was happy, and called him little prince when she was unhappy. She could change the words so easily. When she looked at her own master, she looked worthless and would definitely be a timid person in the future.

Qi Heng grabbed Minglan, and Minglan stopped, waiting to listen to him. "Sixth sister, the Shangsi Festival will be in two days, and the peach blossoms in Yanqing Temple are in full bloom. I want to invite you to enjoy the peach blossoms."

Minglan's cheeks were flushed, and she was slow to answer Qi Heng. Xiao Tao glanced at Minglan and complained about her daughter in her heart: If the young master is a little coy, the girl will be wild, but if the young master is a little direct, the girl can't resist.

"Sixth sister, you should agree. If you agree, hurry into the house to have lunch. Grandmother is waiting."

Chang Zhang stood on the veranda and urged Minglan leisurely. I don't know when he came again.

Minglan said quickly, "I heard that the Taoists in Yanqing Temple are all mysterious. I also want to feel the Taoism and discuss Taoism. Let's go and see the peach blossoms!"

"Sixth sister obviously wanted to agree, and she used the discussion of Taoism as an excuse."

Chang Zhang lied again, and several people laughed. Minglan ran over to cover Chang Zhang's mouth.

March 3, Shangsi Festival

Qi Heng packed up early in the morning and went to Sheng Mansion to pick up Minglan.

"Miss, the young master has been waiting outside the courtyard for a long time, it's time for you to go out."

Xiao Tao saw Minglan still tying the pearls on her hair and couldn't help reminding her.

"Don't wear any more extra accessories," Mingxi stepped forward and took off the extra hair accessories on Minglan's head, "The peach blossoms in Yanqing Temple are in full bloom, and it's not appropriate to wear one on your head."

After Mingxi instructed Minglan, he turned to Xiao Tao, "Tao, don't worry, a girl's dressing up is a delicate job, isn't it also for the sake of meeting the young master? What's wrong with letting him wait a little longer? Could it be that the young master is anxious after waiting for such a short time?"

Minglan smiled secretly, her mother always had so many reasons. But since she had already packed up, she wouldn't let him wait any longer.

"Mother, I'm leaving!" Minglan stood up, said hello to Mingxi and walked out the door.

Mingxi looked at Minglan's obviously quickening pace and reminded her, "Drive our carriage!"

Minglan agreed and hurried out of the house.

Qi Heng was waiting outside the house, but he didn't see Minglan come out for a long time. He was worried that she had encountered something, so he went into the house to look for Minglan.

As soon as they walked into the garden, Buwei chased after them.

"Sir, don't rush the Sixth Miss. It takes more time for a girl to dress up. If you go there without hesitation, I'm afraid the Sixth Miss will be upset with you!"

"Is she dressing up? I'm afraid something has happened."

"Sir, this is the first time you asked the Sixth Miss out, and you're too concerned. Don't worry, the Sixth Miss should be out soon."

Buwei's words were still ringing in his ears, and Qi Heng saw a light green figure walking towards him, graceful and elegant.