Jiang Ming's eyes immediately lit up. "Sect Leader Qin, could you have Fifth Master arrange for us to send a gift?"
He blinked and nodded slightly. "Although I haven't known Fifth Master for long, I think he'll give me, his savior, some face! As for his praise of you before the Prime Minister? Even if I didn't say anything, Fifth Master would still protect you people! He knows how hard you've worked!"
Jiang Ming stood up excitedly, looking at Qin Kou'er with admiration, and nodded, saying, "In the end, Pavilion Master Qin is indeed very thoughtful. Don't worry, as long as Pavilion Master Qin gets Fifth Master to agree to this matter, I will immediately mobilize all the officials in Jiangnan to help you complete the Crown Prince's mission!"
At this point, Jiang Ming frowned. "Tell me about this Crown Prince. Why isn't he staying in his Lanting Garden? What's he doing causing all this trouble? Moving people from four towns to Yangzhou—that's a huge undertaking and a massive undertaking! He's gone mad!"
Qin Kou'er stood up slightly and said respectfully with a smile, "We can't fathom the Crown Prince's thoughts! We can only do our best. Lord Jiang, I will inform you immediately once Fifth Master has given us a reply. I hope you will keep your word and help Kou'er get through the Crown Prince's ordeal."
Jiang Ming immediately nodded, "Don't worry! As long as I agree to Miss Qin's request, you don't need to worry about things here. Everyone will be in place within three days."
Qin Kou'er was overjoyed and bowed to Jiang Ming before walking out.
After leaving Jiang Ming's residence, Qin Kou'er thought for a moment and did not go directly to Lan Xiuyuan's residence. Instead, she returned to her own Qin Tian Pavilion, changed into a long dress, put on her hairpins, and called two beautiful maids. Holding a purple parasol, she boarded a sedan chair and slowly made her way to Lan Xiuyuan's residence.
The night was already deep, the rain was falling continuously, and there was a damp stillness everywhere.
The guards at the gate had stopped a sedan chair from afar when they saw it coming late at night. But when they saw it was Qin Kou'er's visiting card, none of them dared to be negligent.
Therefore, when Qin Kou'er slowly stepped down from the sedan chair, the eunuchs of the mansion were already waiting at the door, saying that Fifth Master was waiting for her in person at Biyue Pavilion.
Qin Kou'er nodded her thanks, then gracefully walked towards the Biyue Pavilion, holding her umbrella.
This was a small courtyard, originally quite dilapidated, but since Lan Xiuyuan moved in, it had been cleaned up long ago. Artificial hills, flowing water, green bamboo, and swimming fish complemented each other beautifully. Now, shrouded in mist and rain, it resembled a fairyland.
As soon as Qin Kou'er walked in, she heard the melodious sound of a zither. A man was sitting cross-legged by the green pond, playing the zither. Amidst the rising incense smoke, his white robes draped behind him like celestial wings, making him appear as holy and ethereal as a celestial being descending to earth.
Qin Kou'er held up her umbrella and quietly walked over, standing gently on the path beside her, listening quietly to the melodious piano music.
The rain patters softly, the zither plays softly, frogs are silent and cicadas are still. Turning my head, I see only a white-clad figure, soaked with homesickness in the night, leaving behind unfinished verses.
Qin Kou'er listened quietly to Lan Xiuyuan's melodious zither music, and looking at his face, she seemed to see through the light and thought of another person.
She thought of her first encounter with that man, of the two of them falling into the water, of the name she bore on his chest, and of their tender, entangled love.
Qin Kou'er wondered if, if they were to part ways like this, she would think of him on every rainy, lingering day in the future? Would she want to play a tune for him on her zither?
Everyone says that life is full of storms, but why do these storms always seem to fall on them, preventing them from loving, hating, and even dying? How can they possibly overcome this helplessness?
Just as Qin Kou'er was immersed in the music, Lan Xiuyuan's hand had already played the last note.
Lan Xiuyuan raised his head slightly and saw Qin Kou'er still gazing at him in the rain. He couldn't help but smile and say, "Kou'er! It's raining so hard, why aren't you coming in? Be careful not to get your new clothes wet!"
Her voice was so gentle that it warmed one's heart.
Qin Kou'er smiled slightly, held up her umbrella, and slowly bent down. "I hope Your Highness will not mind that I have disturbed your rest so late at night!"
"Is it really that hard for you to say the name Xiuyuan?"
Lan Xiuyuan noticed that Qin Kou'er was wearing new clothes and carrying a new umbrella, and also noticed the new worry in her eyes and brows!
Qin Kou'er stood up, holding an umbrella, and walked step by step towards Lan Xiuyuan. She was as beautiful as a lotus flower reflected in spring water, her beauty exuding a captivating charm.
"Etiquette is a matter of rules, and Kou'er cannot be without it. The name Xiuyuan represents affection, and Kou'er values affection even more!"
As they spoke, Qin Kou'er slowly walked into the pavilion.
When Lan Xiuyuan heard Qin Kou'er say this, all the gloom in his heart instantly vanished.
Pointing to the soft couch beside him, he said, "Sit!"
Qin Kou'er gently folded her umbrella, stood to the side, and then sat down on the soft couch next to Lan Xiuyuan.
The tea tray was already prepared, and the incense burner was simmering with fragrant tea, making the most of the pleasant evening conversation.
Just as Lan Xiuyuan was about to reach for the teapot, Qin Kou'er preemptively reached out her hand.
Lan Xiuyuan looked at that slender and elegant jade hand, his heart stirred slightly, and after glancing at Qin Kou'er, he withdrew his hand.
Qin Kou'er seemed not to have seen Lan Xiuyuan's hand at all. She gently rinsed the teapot and warmed the bowl before carefully pouring the tea and handing it to Lan Xiuyuan.
Lan Xiuyuan looked at Qin Kou'er's outstretched hand and smiled slightly. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, his slender fingers brushed against Qin Kou'er's fingertips and hand.
Qin Kou'er smiled slightly, picked up her tea, closed her eyes and gently smelled it before smiling and saying to Lan Xiuyuan, "It's this year's pre-Qingming tea!"
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