Qi Sinan's words can be described as turning the tables on Qi Sinan.
Everyone in the capital knew that Baili Yao was already twenty years old, but she had turned away all the suitors who came to propose marriage.
No matter who wants to propose marriage, Baili Yao always finds a way to sabotage it.
This has resulted in her being unmarried at the age of twenty, causing great distress to the Baili family.
Everyone is trying to find a way to marry Baili Yao off.
"Nan, you can't do that..."
"You can only say it? I can't say it?"
Qi Sinan asked Baili Zhou. Baili Zhou was now filled with regret; why had he been so foolish as to upset Qi Sinan?
This has brought trouble upon myself, which is still quite unpleasant.
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"Your Majesty, are you really going to send His Majesty dinner?"
"Um"
Zisu looked at the food box Lu Hua was carrying and asked worriedly.
"But Your Highness, I heard from the Hall of Mental Cultivation that at this time, Young Master Zhang is teaching the Princess and the Fifth Prince to paint. If..."
What if Young Master Zhang sees you delivering dinner to His Majesty and misunderstands?
“I am now His Majesty’s concubine, he… he should have thought so long ago.”
"This is the only way I can see him..."
Lu Hua gripped the lunchbox tightly, lowered her eyes, and walked towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Zisu didn't say anything, but followed closely behind Lu Hua as they walked towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
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Hall of Mental Cultivation
"Master, you really like this painting!"
Qin Ruoxi rested the brush handle against her cheek, her arm propped on the table. She watched Zhang Shuohao sitting opposite her, saying…
"?"
"Why do you say that, Xi'er?"
Zhang Shuhao didn't understand Qin Ruoxi's words. But Qin Jingke glanced at Zhang Shuhao, then turned to look at the painting on the wall, lowered his head slightly to think for a moment, and instantly understood.
"Because Master kept glancing at the painting of the lavender field."
Qin Ruoxi didn't think too much about it and just said it directly.
Zhang Shubo, upon hearing Qin Ruoxi's words, never expected that even while he was unconscious, he was still... staring intently at the painting.
However, this time the frequency was much higher than before, which is why Qin Ruoxi noticed it.
"Master?"
Seeing that Zhang Shuhao did not answer him, he continued to call out "Master".
"What's wrong?"
"Master, why didn't you hear what I said again?"
Master, yesterday I spoke to you, but you didn't hear me...
Today too, I called for Master several times just now... Ke Ke heard me~ but Master didn't hear me..."
Qin Jingke nodded in agreement with Qin Ruoxi and looked at Zhang Shubo.
"Xi'er is right, I... I really like this painting, I really like it!"
Zhang Shubo stated it so bluntly. It seemed like he was simply saying he liked the painting, yet it also seemed like he was using the painting to express something else.
This surprised Qin Jingke, because Zhang Shubo was a reserved person and wouldn't say "I like you" so directly.
It seems Zhang Shubo really likes that painting. But...
Thinking of this, Qin Jingke turned his head to look at the painting hanging on the wall. He remembered that he had accidentally seen a woman painted on the back of the painting last time.
That woman... she was clearly Consort Hua...
Thinking of this, Qin Jingke hid his emotions and lowered his head.
"AoAo"
After Qin Ruoxi finished speaking, she continued to draw her painting.
"Princess, it's time for the Fifth Prince to have his dinner."
Okay~
Qiu Mei bowed to Qin Ruoxi and Qin Jingke and said...
"Master, Keke and I are going to eat!"
Okay, let's end it here for today.
"Okay, goodbye Master."
"This disciple takes his leave."
Qin Ruoxi and Qin Jingke left the art studio, and Zhang Shuhao placed a hand on his chest. Feeling his heart pounding rapidly, he sighed.
He got up and left the studio
As Zhang Shuhao left the studio, he happened to run into Lu Hua, who was carrying a food box to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
When Zhang Shuhao saw Lu Hua, he lowered his eyes, stopped, and bowed his head to her.
"This humble subject greets Your Highness, Consort Hua."
"Sir...no need for such formalities."
When Lu Hua saw Zhang Shuhao greet her, she stepped forward, intending to help him up. However, she stopped herself, realizing it was improper.
Seeing Zhang Shuhao, his voice carried a hint of melancholy as he spoke softly.
After Zhang Shuhao stood up, he glanced at Lu Hua, then immediately lowered his head and stood there without saying a word.
Lu Hua stared blankly at Zhang Shuhao until she felt Qingyun tug at her sleeve, which brought her back to her senses.
After regaining my senses, I saw Sanhezi walking towards me.
"Consort Hua, His Majesty requests your presence."
Sanhezi walked over with a smile and spoke, then gestured for Lu Hua to enter.
"good"
Lu Hua answered Sanhezi's question, glanced at Zhang Shuhao before leaving, then slowly picked up the food box in her hand, turned around and quickly walked into the Yangxin Hall.
Zhang Shuhao stood there watching Lu Hua leave. Only after Lu Hua entered through the main gate did he turn around, give a self-deprecating laugh, and also leave.
Yes, what are you thinking now? She no longer belongs to you... You two... will never be together.
Zhang Shuhao left the Hall of Mental Cultivation with a heavy heart. Standing at the entrance, he looked in the direction of the main gate before turning and returning to his residence.
On the dining table in the Hall of Mental Cultivation
Lu Hua sat down next to Qin Ruoxi, occasionally putting food on Qin Ruoxi's plate.
However, she didn't seem happy at all from eating with Qin Jue in the Hall of Mental Cultivation; she appeared distracted.
Qin Jue naturally noticed, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he raised one corner of his mouth.
"Father, eat this quickly."
"Consort Hua's cooking is so delicious!"
As she spoke, Xiao Xi'er served food to Qin Jue. This time, unlike yesterday, Xiao Xi'er only served him two bites.
When Qin Ruoxi took her third bite, Sanhezi, who was standing to the side, was on tenterhooks, afraid that she would give the third bite of food to Qin Jue.
That was enough to make Sanhezi's heart leap into his throat.
Xiao Xi'er first placed the food that her brother had just eaten (the third bite) onto Qin Jue's bowl, then immediately stuffed it into her own mouth and ate it.
After finishing her meal, she didn't forget to say to Qin Jue, "Daddy, I ate it for you!"
"Alright, since Xi'er likes it, let her eat more."
You can come often in the future.
These words were spoken by Qin Jue to Lu Hua. Lu Hua nodded in response, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand."
After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Lu Hua let out a breath.
"Your Highness, what should we do? If you come to the Hall of Mental Cultivation often, Young Master Zhang will misunderstand you!"
"What does it matter? I'm already married."
"Although we are not husband and wife in the true sense, we are husband and wife in name only, and I am just a concubine."
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