Chapter 81: The Heroic Competition
Meng Jian stood up suddenly, even more excited than when he heard that the Sixth Princess would be left alone.
"He has no cultivation skills and is not familiar with water management. What's the point of keeping him here?"
A smile quietly appeared at the corner of her mouth under the veil. What will happen to the Meng family and the Pei family?
Come to think of it, it's really interesting...
Yinzhe spoke calmly, "Your Highness the Sixth Prince is used to being lazy in front of others. If there is no supervision, I don't think he will go to the mine to supervise the water control.
"Master Xiao Pei has sufficient status, poses no threat, and is a very stern person. He is a perfect candidate for a minister of remonstration."
"But, but..." Meng Jian stumbled for a long time but couldn't come up with a clear "but".
Qin Zhaoyue thought to herself that he wasn't that rigid. A man who ran to the backyard in the middle of the night to deliver ginger soup, tsk...
After the matter was agreed upon, the eldest princess asked someone to come over and give her some instructions.
I can't reveal my true intentions, but I have to explain clearly if I want to "force" my sixth sister to be more diligent.
Qin Zhaoyue was impatient to hear this. He stood up and was about to go back to his room, but his way was blocked by a figure.
"Sixth Prince!"
Qin Zhaoyue crossed his arms, raised his head and looked up at the tall man in front of him without saying a word.
Meng Jian avoided looking at her, but still pointed at his face with courage, "This...should I put on some makeup?"
There might be a farewell party tomorrow, and if he reveals his flaws now, all his efforts will be wasted. His request is reasonable.
Qin Zhaoyue didn't refuse and immediately asked him to wash his face.
This time the audience was replaced by another one. Yinzhe was on guard outside before, but this time he witnessed the whole process of putting on makeup.
The boy from the Meng family almost had the word "nervous" carved on his forehead, looking like he was trying hard to restrain himself.
Qin Zhaoyue's technique was skillful, and since he had applied it once before, his experience made him even faster. It took him less than half a cup of tea to finish the job.
"Okay, I'll definitely be able to handle tomorrow's errands."
We won’t be in Mingyan County anymore anyway, and the injuries should gradually get better, so there’s no need to be so cautious.
Meng Jian couldn't help feeling disappointed, but he had no reason to keep anyone.
Qin Zhaoyue seemed to have just done something very ordinary. After washing his hands, he left without any reluctance.
Yin Zhe sat in the hall, looking as aloof as ever. However, he was actually clenching his fingers in his sleeves. The fun wasn't over yet...
Not long after, Pei Xueqiao hurried over.
He could only see two people and turned a blind eye to Yinzhe.
"Her Royal Highness, the Princess, and Deputy Commander Meng."
Yinzhe laughed again. Her hearing was so sharp that she could see subtle differences in the tone before and after a simple greeting.
Besides, outsiders almost always call him "commander" directly, and they insist on adding the word "deputy", although it is indeed true...
Qin Zhaoqiong waved his hand and said, "Don't be so reserved. Sit down."
After sitting down, he first told about the plan to set off tomorrow, but leave Zhaoyue behind to supervise the digging of the canal.
"I'd like to keep Master Pei with me, because Zhao Yue's personality is... a bit lazy. What do you think, Master Pei?"
"Okay!" Pei Xueqi couldn't wait to agree as soon as he finished speaking.
That night he failed to deliver the ginger soup and he was disappointed the whole night.
But when I think back on it, my behavior was indeed a bit too extreme.
It is not gentlemanly of him to break into someone's boudoir late at night when he clearly has nothing. It is reasonable for him to be rejected.
I originally wanted to find an opportunity to apologize, but the Sixth Princess rarely went out and was always accompanied by a group of maids when she traveled, so there was no chance.
Now that I heard that I would have the opportunity to be alone, there was no need to hesitate.
What's more...from what the princess said, Commander Meng also wants to follow the team and set off first.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shift his gaze and met a pair of resentful eyes.
Meng Jian gritted his teeth: What are you so proud of? You useless civil servant can't even protect people!
Qin Zhaoqiong interrupted the quarrel between them.
She can still say a few words about other things, but as for Sixth Sister’s love life...let her decide for herself.
"Master Pei, let's make it clear in advance that no matter what method you use, Zhao Yue must stay in the mine for a full two hours every day.
The flood control is urgent. The garrison troops and civilians must not be allowed to slack off. The drainage must be completed within three days, or you will be held accountable."
Pei Xueqiao immediately stood up and saluted, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will live up to your trust."
This made him very excited. He finally got a formal job, and he was with the Sixth Princess. He left the hall with a brisk step, sweeping away the previous gloom.
"In that case, I will take my leave."
"Go ahead."
Meng Jian strode forward, but he never expected to run into something dirty before he even left the yard.
"Deputy Commander Meng."
"Master Xiao Pei."
The two stood opposite each other in a silent confrontation, neither of them willing to give in.
"Master Pei," it was Meng Jian who broke the silence first, "If I remember correctly, this is the second time you've blocked my way.
This time I'm not going into the backyard. What's your reason?"
Pei Xueqi's heart skipped a beat and he went into the backyard... Could it be that Meng Jian knew what he did last night?
He carefully analyzed the other person's expression, but could not see any clues. He calmed himself down before speaking:
"Deputy Commander Meng, you are too kind. I, Pei, have never blocked your path. I simply had my reasons.
I'm just worried about your health. You don't look well."
"That's right," Meng Jian readily agreed. "How about asking the Princess to let me stay in Chiyan County to recuperate?"
Pei Xueqiao's mouth twitched. Isn't this just shooting himself in the foot?
"Deputy Commander Meng, you're joking. Disaster relief is urgent. I believe the great hero won't care about himself."
Meng Jian raised his eyebrows. "I'm fine. I'm just a little worried about the Sixth Prince and Little Master Pei..."
As he spoke, he gently patted the other person's shoulder and said, "I can't protect you, so please protect me, Master Pei..."
Um, sorry, sorry, I forgot that Master Pei is a civil servant and has no cultivation.
Forget it, I'd better pick out some elite imperial guards, so I can feel more at ease."
After saying this, he strode away without waiting for a response, but a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
I was in a hurry and didn't think it through just now, but now it seems that Pei Xueqiao is in a bad situation.
It is true that they can spend every day together, but everyone knows the Sixth Princess's temper during this period.
Even if it was for acting, forcing her to stay in the mine every day, how could she be in a good mood? Could she develop feelings for Master Xiao Pei?
Tsk... stop messing around...
Looking at his back, Pei Xueqiao narrowed his eyes and almost bit his teeth.
hateful!
【ps】
Is Yinzhe's casual chat and his current behavior a little strange?
Don't worry, because her setting has not appeared yet...
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