Chapter 109 The young lady likes Lord Xue
The night was deep, and the autumn breeze was slightly cool.
Xue Quanli was in the courtyard when he heard footsteps. He slowly turned around and looked at the approaching boy.
"He didn't even attend the palace banquet, where did he go?"
Xue Han walked up to Xue Quan and bowed, saying, "Miss Qiu Liu is treating me to a meal to express her gratitude for being saved in the forest today."
Xue Quan raised an eyebrow: "It's Miss Qiu again. Is that girl's invitation to dinner more important than a palace banquet?"
"Father knows that I have never been interested in palace banquets."
"So you're interested in Miss Qiu Liu's treat?" Xue Quan smiled coolly.
“I am more interested in eating roast meat, which will also help Miss Qiu Liu stop thinking about owing me a favor.”
Xue Quan stared at Xue Han for a moment, then said calmly, "Han'er, get some rest. Do your best at the hunting grounds tomorrow."
"yes."
Xue Han returned to the room, washed up, changed into a white undergarment, and went to the window.
It was pitch black outside the window, with only a few cold stars in the sky.
Xue Han leaned against the window and looked up at the sky, but what he saw was not the vast and boundless night sky, but a babbling brook and lush green grass.
Ah Heng—he murmured the name in his heart, his eyes slightly closed.
The night was long. Just as Qiuheng got up, Fangzhou came over with a straw basket.
"Girl, the firefly is dead."
Qiu Heng took the grass cage, looked at it, and sighed, "It wasn't going to live long anyway."
Fangzhou looked annoyed: "Yeah, I should have left them in the bushes, at least it's a place they're familiar with."
"Fortunately, they've always been together, not all alone." Qiu Heng picked up a comb and slowly combed her hair.
"Too."
Fangzhou wasn't one to wallow in melancholy. He placed the straw basket on the windowsill for the time being, returned to Qiuheng's side, and took the wooden comb: "Miss, do you like Lord Xue?"
The girl in the mirror froze.
"The young lady truly likes Lord Xue!" Fangzhou said confidently, seeing the reaction in the mirror.
Qiu Heng lowered her eyes: "Don't talk nonsense."
Fangzhou deftly styled her hair into a double bun, adorned it with pearl flowers, and completely disbelieved Qiuheng's denial: "Lord Xue is a very good man; he always arrives in time to save you, Miss. If you like him, you can have Lord Xue come and propose marriage."
"Fangzhou."
Fangzhou turned to Qiuheng, his expression serious: "Miss, I'm not teasing you. After living in the Yongqing Marquis's mansion for so long, I've come to understand that the old lady values reputation, the old master values profit, and although the master truly loves you, he can't really make any decisions. Since Lord Xue is a good match and you like him, you should seize the opportunity. Otherwise, what if the Marquis's mansion finds you a scoundrel in the future?"
"You think so highly of Lord Xue?" Qiu Heng chuckled.
Fangzhou nodded: "Lord Xue is handsome, holds real power, and most importantly, he has saved the young lady time and time again. He is truly good to the young lady."
Qiu Heng's lips twitched.
He saved me time and time again, damn it...
"Fangzhou, have you forgotten something even more important?"
"What?"
"More importantly, it must be mutual affection."
"Of course." Fangzhou was taken aback, then realized, "You mean Lord Xue has no feelings for you? That's impossible. If Lord Xue had no feelings for you, why would he have helped you so many times?"
"Lord Xue pities the poor and cherishes the weak."
"Girl, who would believe such an absurd reason?"
Qiu Heng stared quietly at herself in the mirror.
Even though she knew it was irrational, she still couldn't help talking about that person more.
"It's getting late, let's go to Qiu Meiren's place."
Qiu Heng took one last look at the person in the glasses, then stood up.
Fangzhou handed over his coat: "Eating meat all the time is getting greasy. I'll make some radish cakes for you to eat when you come back."
"good."
Qiu Heng went to Qiu Meiren's place with ease.
It was Zheng Yu who led her inside.
Noticing Zheng Yu glancing at her frequently out of the corner of her eye, Qiu Heng asked with a smile, "Is there something you need, Eunuch Zheng?"
Zheng Yu knew that Qiu Heng was a generous person, so he didn't hide anything: "I'm just curious about how Miss Qiu Liu led the black bear away."
"Eunuch Zheng must have heard this from many people, right?"
“Yes.” Zheng Yu nodded with a smile. “It’s better to hear from the person involved than from many other people.”
“Then I’ll tell Eunuch Zheng about it…”
The two chatted and laughed all the way until they met Qiu Meiren.
"elder sister."
Qiu Meiren's eyes flickered slightly when she caught a glimpse of the smile that hadn't yet faded from Zheng Yu's lips.
It must be admitted that Sixth Sister has a special attraction to people.
"Aheng, come and sit down." Qiu Meiren beckoned Qiu Heng closer and looked her over carefully. "I heard about what happened to you yesterday, and I was worried sick. Weren't you afraid then?"
Qiu Heng was also observing Qiu Meiren and noticed the dark circles under her eyes that her makeup couldn't conceal.
It seems she's still heartbroken over Lin Chengfeng.
Qiu Heng sympathized with Qiu Meiren, but she could only keep this sympathy to herself and could not say anything.
"I was scared. But I couldn't be afraid in order to save people."
Hearing Qiu Heng say this calmly, Qiu Meiren sighed: "I thought Sixth Sister was a rational person."
Qiu Heng smiled and said, "I had already assessed the situation at the time; it wasn't an impulsive act."
Qiu Meiren suddenly remembered what Qiu Heng had said that day: "I can resolve the troubles I've brought upon myself."
Why does someone so young have such confidence?
Qiu Meiren couldn't quite tell whether she felt admiration or discomfort.
"Her Imperial Concubine has arrived!"
Qiu Meiren was startled and quickly got up to greet her.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Imperial Concubine."
Wearing a magnificent dress, Consort Yu looked down at the two sisters who were bowing, and after a while said, "No need for formalities. I heard that Miss Qiu Liu displayed great prowess yesterday, so I came to see the brave woman who dared to lure away a black bear all by herself."
"Your Majesty flatters me. My younger sister is simply fearless in her ignorance—"
"Did I ask you?" Consort Yu glanced at Consort Qiu.
The autumn beauty fell silent and lowered her head.
Consort Yu walked step by step to Qiu Heng's side, slowly circled her once, and said with a light laugh, "I really didn't expect that Miss Qiu would have such courage."
Qiu Heng lowered her eyes and remained silent, just like a beautiful woman in autumn.
"Sixth Miss Qiu," Consort Yu said, her tone becoming more forceful, "I am speaking to you."
Qiu Heng then said, "Your Highness does not like to hear polite words like 'unwarranted praise,' and I will keep that in mind."
Consort Yu smiled sweetly: "Then you can tell the truth. I love to hear the truth."
Qiu Heng slightly raised her eyes and met Consort Shangyu's ambiguous smile: "Your Highness has discerning eyes. I have been bold since I was a child."
"That's much better than your sister." Consort Yu glanced at Consort Qiu.
"Everyone has their strengths, and there are things that I, as a woman, cannot match, even for my elder sister."
"You certainly know how to talk." Consort Yu stroked her long fingernails. "I find your words pleasing to the ear today. Consort Qiu and Miss Qiu, please accompany me for a walk. I heard the hunting grounds were quite lively today."
Qiu Heng and Qiu Meiren responded in unison and followed behind Consort Yu.
Consort Yu rode in her carriage, casually looking at the scenery along the way. When she got close to the imperial tent, she raised her hand and called out to stop.
Palace attendants stepped forward and helped Consort Yu down from the carriage.
Consort Yu walked unhurriedly toward one of the guards who was bowing.
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