13 Temptation
◎What will happen to her in the future if you indulge her before they even get married?◎
In the southern corner of Liangjing City stood a large horse ranch, housing many fine horses. Almost all the treasures of the young masters of the city were kept there.
The Arabian horse that Wu Guanyi had bought at a high price two months ago was delivered to the capital, so he came back from the training camp and rushed to the stable to see his baby.
Not satisfied with just seeing it, he had to drag Yan Qizhen to taste it together.
The Ferghana horse was tall and handsome, with a pure brown body, and was indeed of high quality. Unfortunately, Yan Qi was not in the mood and only nodded reluctantly at his treasure.
Thinking he was still worried about tracking down the remnants of the Shen Clan, Wu Guanyi laughed and said, "My father isn't worried, so why are you?"
Yan Qizheng glanced at him calmly: "How can I compare with Wu Shangshu?"
"What? You're higher-ranking than me?" Wu Guanyi teased him, "You're one rank higher than me now. Does that mean I can't compete with you?"
Yan Qizhen couldn't help but smile, but after laughing he sighed softly.
Wu Guanyi was puzzled: "What are you worried about?"
Yan Qi had been depressed for half a month, and when his good friend pressed him like this, he finally let it all out.
"What do you think she was thinking? It's been half a month, and I didn't go to see her, and she didn't come to see me either."
"I ran into her at the palace two days ago. I didn't argue with her and kindly offered to take her home, but she flatly refused! She's even more vindictive than me!"
Yan Qizheng was getting angrier as he spoke, and recalled the scene at that time. He was chatting and laughing with Wei Tingzhou just now, but when he saw him, he immediately frowned and ignored him.
It wasn't enough to refuse him. In the end, before she even reached the palace gate, she snatched the food box and said there was no need to bother him anymore. Then she ran away at lightning speed, as if she was afraid he would catch up...
Wu Guanyi had been listening to his sister's gossip since returning home. The story of how the young lady of the Wei family had been stabbed to save her fiancé had long been a popular story among the civil and military officials at court.
Logically speaking, Miss Wei should be happy and eager to get married now that her fiancé has changed his mind. Why did she become so cunning and cold instead?
My sister didn't understand, and Wu Guanyi certainly didn't understand either. But now that my friend had explained the reason, I felt like this matter was easy to resolve!
"What's the point of having three wives and four concubines? It only adds to the trouble. Wouldn't it be better if you just swear an oath?"
Yan Qizheng raised his eyelids and glanced at him coldly: "I didn't say I wanted three wives and four concubines!"
After saying that, he put his hands on his hips gloomily: "But the problem is, she has to have whatever she says. If we indulge her before we even get married, what will happen in the future?"
"It's my own wife, so what's wrong with being a little indulgent?"
“…”
Yan Qi was choked by his friend's words and paused.
"Also," what bothered him most was, "Just because she's angry with me and refuses to marry me because of a vow, doesn't that mean she doesn't really like me?"
“…”
This time it was Wu Guanyi's turn to get stuck.
Maybe it's possible? He doesn't really understand women's minds anyway.
The two men were silent for a while, and suddenly Wu Guanyi slapped his thigh.
"Have you thought of it?" Yan Qizhen looked at him with anticipation.
"I think she either loves you to the core and wants to have you all to herself for the rest of her life, so she insists on you swearing an oath. Or..."
"how?"
"I really don't like you anymore."
Is it the same as not saying anything? Yan Qizheng rolled his eyes at him.
"Maybe your wife has someone else in love."
"who?"
Wu Guanyi stretched his neck forward mysteriously, lowered his voice, and uttered three words: "Wei, Ting, Zhou."
“…”
Yan Qizhen's face was full of disbelief.
"Let me help you sort it out." Wu Guanyi put the three clues he had just figured out together. "When you met Miss Wei in the palace, she and Wei Tingzhou were talking and laughing together, right?"
Yan Qizhen nodded.
"That taciturn Wei Tingzhou is over 20 and still hasn't found anyone to act as a matchmaker. Even when chatting with colleagues, his face is expressionless. When have you ever seen him joking with a woman?"
Yan Qi was frowning and lost in thought.
"Also, that time at the flower market, Wei Tingzhou..."
"Flower market?"
Yan Qizhen was surprised, and it was obvious that he had never heard of this matter.
"Ouch!" Wu Guanyi rolled his eyes. "Your fiancé really doesn't care about your wife at all!"
After expressing his disgust, Wu Guanyi recounted what he had heard from Guan Shu. It must be said that women are very perceptive. Wei Tingshuang's sisters guessed that Wei Tingzhou had feelings for Miss Wei as soon as they heard it.
"Wei Tingzhou didn't help his own sister, but instead helped a half-familiar Miss Wei. Think about it, think about it carefully!"
Yan Qizhen's brows furrowed even tighter.
"Finally," Wu Guanyi continued, "the first time Wei Tingzhou stopped you outside the East Palace, didn't he tell you to 'make a decisive decision'?"
“…”
"Now it seems that it's not for my sister." Wu Guanyi's tone became more and more certain. "I'm putting this out there. If you cancel your engagement with Miss Wei, Wei Tingzhou will definitely take action."
Yan Qi was thinking back to that day in the palace corridor, when the two of them had a very pleasant conversation, especially her bright smile at that time...
Can a person's love disappear so easily?
The woman who threatened to commit suicide when he mentioned breaking off the engagement and tried to destroy it when she saw him getting close to another woman, now no longer likes him and falls in love with someone else because of his angry words?
Yan Qizhen couldn't believe it at all.
"I have a plan," Wu Guanyi thought, "We'll know once we try it."
Tinglanfang is the most famous red-light district in Liangjing.
The most fragrant fireworks building in the alley is as warm as spring fat and jade.
As soon as they entered the door, the rich aroma of cosmetics hit them in the face, and the women who greeted them were dressed gorgeously and gracefully.
Yan Qizheng kept dodging and avoiding them, fearing that they would touch him even slightly. Wu Guanyi walked in front, much calmer and more composed than him.
After sitting down in the private room, Yan Qizheng patted the barely visible makeup on his body and asked with a frown, "Do you come here often?"
"Occasionally socializing." Wu Guanyi answered casually.
"What errand do you have that requires you to attend to here?"
Wu Guanyi ignored him, ordered some drinks and snacks, and asked for a few beautiful girls to come in.
Yan Qizheng held him back and whispered, "It's just for show, no need to call me girl."
"How can I not ask the girl?" Wu Guanyi also whispered back, "If Miss Wei barges in and doesn't see a girl, aren't you afraid that she won't believe it?"
Yan Qizhen frowned again and had to give up.
"Is the person you sent to deliver the letter reliable?" He was still worried.
What if the letter doesn’t get delivered and the person doesn’t show up, wouldn’t his trip be in vain?
"Don't worry." Wu Guanyi patted his chest, "I'll keep it for you from beginning to end."
Wei Ziyan and Liu Yuer went shopping together today. The two girls walked in front, followed by two burly men.
She had been confined to her home for nearly a month, recovering from her injuries, and had long wanted to go out and have some fun. Seeing that she had truly recovered, her mother agreed to let her go. However, haunted by the memory of the previous incident, she had to send two guards to follow her wherever she went.
Wei Ziyan was tired from walking around, so she discussed with Liu Yuer and found a quiet and entertaining activity suitable for those who had just recovered from illness - drinking tea and listening to opera.
The two of them came to the teahouse and booked a private room. Before the food they ordered was served, the waiter handed in a note saying that someone had instructed it to be given to Miss Wei.
Give it to her?
Wei Ziyan opened the paper with a puzzled look. There were two lines of tiny calligraphy written on it:
"Tinglanfang, spring fat and jade warm."
"Master Yan, fine wine and beautiful women."
Seeing her expression change, Liu Yuer came over and asked, "What's wrong?"
Wei Ziyan showed her the note, and Liu Yuer frowned: "Master Yan drinks wine? Is that true?"
Wei Ziyan shook her head.
"I don't know... He didn't seem to go to places like that before."
The note was unsigned. I wonder which nosy person was so eager to hand her this piece of news, which was hard to tell whether it was true or not.
"Do you want to... go and take a look?" Liu Yuer asked.
In the past, Wei Ziyan would have certainly created a lovestruck persona. But now Yan Qizheng's attitude has completely reversed, and he's even considering marrying her. He absolutely cannot add fuel to the fire!
“No need…” Wei Ziyan smiled indifferently: “He has his fun, and we have ours.”
Two hours later, the spring-faced jade warmed the elegant room.
"Are you sure Miss Wei has read the note?" Wu Guanyi asked a subordinate who brought back the news.
"Sure."
"What was Miss Wei's reaction after reading the note?"
"According to the waiter, Miss Wei looked nonchalant and said, 'He has his fun, and we have ours.'"
Wu Guanyi glanced at his friend opposite him.
Huo, your face is so dark!
"So Miss Wei has been watching the show?" Wu Guanyi continued to ask.
"Yes, we were talking and laughing."
"Have someone keep watching, if something happens..."
"No need!" Yan Qizheng interrupted coldly, "They've all retreated, why are you still staring at them?"
Wu Guanyi waved his hand to let people leave. Yan Qi was in a very bad mood and drank a glass of wine with his head tilted back.
Well, that was a bad result!
"Well, there's another possibility..." Wu Guanyi tried to comfort his friend, "Miss Wei is with her sisters, so maybe she can't let go of her pride, so she's pretending to be indifferent and forcing a smile."
"Really?" Yan Qizhen's voice was very deep, and his handsome face was stern.
How did Wu Guanyi know?
It is said that women's hearts are as deep as the sea, and he has no experience, so how can he understand it?
"Hey, why think so much? Let's just play our own game."
Wu Guanyi simply called back the girls he had just driven out, and asked for two more pots of good wine and a pipa.
Before they had enough fun, Wu Guanyi asked the pipa girl to play another song, "Sister Longing for Her Lover", while the other girls served them wine and told jokes.
The fireworks display was full of jokes, but Yan Qi was in a depressed mood and just lowered his head to drink alone.
Wu Guanyi was laughing happily when suddenly the door of the private room was pushed open from outside and a beautiful girl in plain and elegant clothes rushed in.
【Author’s words】
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