Chapter 60 He spoiled her so much that he abandoned the betrothal gifts and left with her!
So she didn't need to be afraid to attend that banquet.
Besides, in this life, Xiao Qingxuan doesn't need to protect Liu Yu's reputation as his wife.
If you are really being made things difficult.
Qian Yueshu believed that her prince would help her!
The most bustling street in Beijing.
Today is the engagement day of Xie Jingxing, the future head of the Xie family, and Su Zhirou, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
The couple was well-matched in terms of social standing and background, a perfect match, attracting many onlookers.
It's quite a grand event!
It was three quarters past Chen Shi (7:45 AM).
Xie Jingxing wore a magnificent crimson brocade robe, dyed with the finest crepe silk, which shimmered with a calm and noble luster under the sunlight, further highlighting his handsome face and exquisite features.
At this moment, he was riding a tall, fine horse. His innate nobility and handsome appearance caused the women in the restaurants and teahouses on both sides of the street to gasp and almost tear their handkerchiefs to shreds.
However.
If someone were to get closer and look closely, they would find that there was not much joy in his deep phoenix eyes.
What truly astonished the entire city was the endless procession of betrothal gifts.
The crates were lifted one after another, stretching as far as the eye could see.
The dowry was so large it filled half the street...
It has to be said.
Xie Jingxing is absolutely smitten with Liu Yu!
So they treated Su Zhirou, their stand-in, extremely well!
The onlookers were abuzz with discussion, their exclamations of amazement and envy rising and falling.
"...Look at this, it's the Xie family, one of the most powerful and influential families!"
"...The future head of the Xie family's marriage is naturally extraordinary!"
"...The eldest daughter of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is so lucky!"
The procession moved slowly forward, accompanied by the deafening sound of drums and music.
Soon we arrived at Flower Sweet Street.
Huatian Street is a popular spot for women in Beijing, known for its food, cosmetics, and beauty products.
Today, the area was packed with onlookers.
Xie Jingxing sat upright on his horse, his gaze habitually sweeping over the crowd with a hint of indifference.
A sudden figure burst into his line of sight.
Qian Yueqiu squeezed into a corner of the street, her figure so thin that she seemed like she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
The most striking thing was her face—her left cheek was swollen high, with several clear finger marks, and a horrifying reddish-purple hue.
Her hair was disheveled, with a few stray strands clinging to her sweaty forehead and injured cheek, and there was even a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth...
She noticed his gaze.
Qian Yueqiu looked up at him with half her face swollen, her eyes red as if rubbed with crushed rouge, giving her a tragic yet decadent beauty.
Xie Jingxing's heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, contracting sharply and then a sharp, stabbing pain shot through him.
It was so real that it even made him gasp for breath.
Seeing her in such a wretched and pitiful state, the pity and anger welling up from the bottom of his heart were so overwhelming that they almost drowned him.
His mind went blank.
What engagement?
What kind of parade?
What about the reputation of the Xie and Su families?
All of that vanished the moment I saw her tears.
Xie Jingxing pulled hard on the reins, and the horse neighed, reared up, and came to a sudden stop.
This sudden turn of events threw the entire procession into chaos. The music stopped abruptly, and the servants carrying the betrothal gifts looked at each other, bewildered as to what had happened.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Xie Jingxing abruptly dismounted, his swift movement creating a gust of wind, his magnificent red robes tracing a resolute arc in the air.
He strode forward, pushing through the astonished crowd, and walked straight to the girl huddled in the street corner.
His tall figure loomed over her, his voice unusually low and tense as he suppressed his emotions: "What happened?"
Qian Yueqiu did not answer.
She simply tilted her head back, tears welling in her eyes, stubbornly refusing to fall.
The surroundings were deathly silent.
Everyone was stunned by this unbelievable scene!
The young master of the Xie family, the future head of the Xie family.
On the way to their engagement parade, he dismounted in the street for a stranger with an injured face.
What is their relationship?
At this moment, Xie Jingxing didn't care at all what others thought of him.
Xie Jingxing's eyes were fixed on the handprint on Qian Yueqiu's face, his voice icy: "Who did this?"
The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
Without a doubt, if Qian Yueqiu uttered a name, that person would immediately face annihilation.
Qian Yueqiu remained silent.
Xie Jingxing took a few more steps closer to her, almost touching her.
Until their faces were almost touching.
She tiptoed, her warm breath, tinged with tears, reaching his ear: "Xie Jingxing, I want to sleep with you. Will you come with me?"
The voice was very soft, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
But these words were bold and direct, even shocking to the extreme.
Xie Jingxing froze instantly.
Qian Yueqiu often said this to him in the past.
But at that time, it was just the two of them.
Although Qian Yueqiu lowered her voice, she was still on the street...
Should I go with her?
They definitely have to leave.
Of course, Xie Jingxing didn't want to sleep with her; he just wanted to find out who hit her.
Who would dare touch his woman?
Xie Jingxing tossed aside a pile of betrothal gifts, took Qian Yueqiu's hand in front of everyone, and disappeared from sight.
However, the rest of the Xie family still cleaned up the mess for Xie Jingxing.
That is, the betrothal gifts were still sent to the residence of the Minister of Justice.
But without Xie Jingxing, the person directly involved in the engagement, the scene would be incredibly awkward!
On the other side.
Xie Jingxing took Qian Yueshu to a Xie family villa in the suburbs of Beijing. It was Xie Jingxing's favorite courtyard, and very few people were allowed to set foot there.
But now he has brought Qian Yueqiu with him.
Throughout the journey, Xie Jingxing kept asking Qian Yueqiu who had hit her.
But she just wouldn't say it.
She cries as soon as you ask her anything, and if you ask her again, she just wants to sleep.
Xie Jingxing could only let her pester him for more than once...
However, he will investigate this matter personally.
banquet.
Today is the 60th birthday of Lady Lin, the wife of the late Duke of Lin.
Qian Yueshu got up very early and dressed up carefully.
She usually prefers bright colors, but today she dressed very simply.
Perhaps she also harbored the ambition to compete with Liu Yu.
That woman loves wearing white and solid-colored clothes...
Qian Yueshu cannot pull off white.
However, wearing white is inappropriate on a birthday celebration.
She chose a long, soft, light blue gauze dress, with sparse bamboo leaves embroidered in silver thread at the hem, exuding elegance and sophistication.
Her hair was styled simply, adorned only with a translucent white magnolia hairpin and two small kingfisher feather hairpins. Matching jade beads dangled from her ears, giving her a serene and graceful appearance, like a lotus emerging from the water.
Wait until Qian Yueshu has finished dressing herself.
"Miss, the carriage is ready," Chun Tao, the personal maid, reminded her softly.
Qian Yueshu unconsciously clenched her sleeve.
Despite the good preparations.
But I'm still a little nervous about going.
"I understand." She suppressed the bitterness in her heart and tried to make her voice sound steady.
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