Chapter 039 I have a plan

Chu Li calmed down and ran closer. Just as he was about to speak, he saw this scene.

Is there fear in He An's eyes?

Ruan Qinghuan looked at the prime minister's carriage not far away and thought that he must be going to the Ministry of Revenue.

Patting him on the back, she said, "Okay, okay, I'm fine. I'm really fine."

"You, can't leave me from now on." After saying that, he pulled her up and was about to leave.

Chu Li: “…”

Seeing that the Prime Minister was being overbearing but actually caring, Chu Li couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Ruan Qinghuan held He'an and said, "My Lord has official business, why should I follow him? And what happened just now was an accident, a probability event. I will be more careful in the future."

Then he looked at Chu Li and said, "I want to talk to Chu Li, too. Your Excellency, please go and do your work first, okay?"

"Not good." He'an's tone left no room for doubt.

If the wind had not blown up the curtains just now, he would not have noticed her danger at all. If he had been a step later, she might have been trampled under the horse's hooves.

Having lived for so long, He'an has never felt afraid, and doesn't even know what fear is.

No matter what it is, as long as he wants to do it, he just needs to know how to do it and then wait for the result.

But today, this feeling of being out of control is different from before. When it comes to Ruan Qinghuan, he finds that he really cannot take any risk at all.

In a short while, quite a few people gathered to watch. The guards from the Duke's Mansion nearby recognized He'an and did not dare to step forward.

Ruan Qinghuan had no choice but to soften her attitude and took two steps forward: "Husband, so many people are watching us, can you please give me some face? If you keep a cold face, people will think you hit your wife."

"I……"

"Well, I'll wait for you in the teahouse next to the shop. When you're done with the Ministry of Revenue, come pick me up."

There's really nothing we can do about her.

He An took a deep breath and said, "Just wait for me here. You are not allowed to go anywhere."

Ruan Qinghuan was exhausted after finally coaxing He'an away.

"I'm sorry, Madam, I didn't see you." Chu Li felt guilty and uncomfortable, with a look of grievance on his face.

Ruan Qinghuan pulled her up and walked towards the teahouse: "Where are you going?"

"Go find that bad guy Ji Lingchuan." Chu Li was furious: "The emperor has issued an order, and he still dares to run away. Isn't he afraid of being punished?"

The two of them sat down in the private room, and Ruan Qinghuan poured two cups of tea.

The aroma of tea wafted into the air and there were snacks on the table, but neither of them was in the mood to eat.

"Chu Li, the imperial edict did not mention the date of the wedding."

Chu Li felt even more uncertain after hearing Ruan Qinghuan's words. His eyes turned red. "If that's the case, then he will have to run away for the rest of his life. I don't care. I will find her back even if I have to go to the ends of the earth."

"That's not possible. Although there is no date, the marriage is a foregone conclusion. It's just a matter of time." Seeing her emotional, Ruan Qinghuan sighed, "Let me ask you, do you want Ji Lingchuan to marry you by order, or do you want him to marry you willingly?"

Chu Li: "Of course I need to say that, but you saw how he was. When he saw me, he acted as if he had seen a scourge. He couldn't see the kindness I showed him at all."

"Chu Li, sometimes you need to know how to like someone. You are eager to let him know that you like him. Have you ever thought that you are using the wrong method?"

Chu Li looked confused and didn't understand what she meant.

Ruan Qinghuan handed the cut melon to her and said, "I think you should let him know whether he likes you or not."

Chu Li's eyes turned red when he heard this: "I know he doesn't like me."

As he said this, he began to sob.

The decree was just issued yesterday, and Ji Lingchuan ran away today. How could she not be sad? Ruan Qinghuan moved to her side. Chu Li leaned on her shoulder sadly and sobbed, "I was so good to him, and he said he would marry me. Why, what am I not worthy of her?"

Ruan Qinghuan patted her back gently and took the handkerchief handed to her by Xia Lian: "You are very good, and very good, but Ji Lingchuan hasn't realized this yet. You chased him too hard, and he only cared about running away. How could he find out your goodness?"

Chu Li raised his head and looked at Ruan Qinghuan inquiringly: "Then what should I do?"

"You have to be patient and take your time. Wait until he finishes his business and comes back. By then, I will have a plan."

“Does it really work?”

"Not necessarily, but if he cares, it will definitely work."

Chu Li's eyes flashed with surprise, and he held Ruan Qinghuan's hand tightly: "Then I don't want to wait any longer, Madam, come with me to find him, okay?"

Ruan Qinghuan: “…”

Knowing Chu Li's personality, Ruan Qinghuan couldn't help but laugh: "Sister, I'm the Prime Minister's wife, how can I just leave like that?"

Chu Li was disappointed when he heard this, but suddenly he thought of something and pulled Ruan Qinghuan to his side: "You can do it. I know that Ji Lingchuan's trip is related to the Prime Minister's trip to Lucheng. You can go with the Prime Minister, right?"

Ruan Qinghuan was stunned: "How can that be possible? I still have a pawnshop to open."

"Young Madam, you are talking nonsense. In your heart, who is more important, the Prime Minister or the pawnshop?"

The girl began to teach her the opposite. Ruan Qinghuan patiently explained, "It's different. The lady is on a business trip, not a sightseeing trip. It would be inconvenient to bring me along. I don't want to cause trouble for her."

"That may not be the case. If you bring the young lady with you, it will be less likely to arouse suspicion."

Ruan Qinghuan: “…” She was clearly extremely angry just now, riding a horse and rushing around in the city, causing such a big commotion, but now she is talking very coherently.

Ruan Qinghuan pretended to be angry and said, "Okay, I really feel sorry for you, but you are acting with me."

"No, Madam. I know Ji Lingchuan was doing this for serious matters, but I was really angry. I just couldn't bear it... so I helped her."

The incident between Ji Lingchuan and Chu Li became a big deal, and everyone just thought that Ji Lingchuan had escaped back to the barracks, which was indeed a good idea.

Ruan Qinghuan sat back in her seat with a cold face. Chu Li explained in a flattering way: "Madam, I really didn't lie to you. Look at my eyes, listen to my voice, and look at the tears on your shoulders... I am really wronged and sad."

Although he knew that this trip was for political matters, Chu Li knew that Ji Lingchuan wanted to escape from the bottom of his heart.

"I understand." How could Ruan Qinghuan bear to really fight with her.

Seeing that she didn't care, Chu Li quickly refilled her tea and said, "But what I just said was serious. If you go with the Prime Minister, it will confuse those spies in Lucheng and make them relax their vigilance."

Ruan Qinghuan: “…”

The matter of private soldiers is no trivial matter, it is a matter of life and death. As an ordinary citizen, Ruan Qinghuan has always taken care of his own business. But now, the snow has fallen at the gate of the prime minister's residence.

Does she want help sweeping it?

"Also, I heard from my cousin that Qian Yunxi, the daughter of the former Minister of Revenue, has always coveted the Prime Minister. Moreover, they are now living in Lucheng. Aren't you afraid... that she will take the opportunity to seduce the Prime Minister?"

"There is no need to linger on a man who can be seduced away."

“Cough cough… cough…”

Ruan Qinghuan: "What's wrong with you? Is your throat hurting?"

Chu Li winked at her, and when he turned around, he saw He An with a cold face.

Chu Li knew that he had gotten into trouble: "Well, today's tea is on my table. You can chat with the master slowly."