Chapter 248 How Can You Sleep?
Qiu Heng was quick-witted and immediately understood why Princess Kang had a pleasant expression.
This is because she feels relieved that she and Xue Han have become a couple recognized by the world.
“Mother, marriages are arranged by elders. If you want to prepare a dowry for Aheng, you should talk to the old lady.” Ling Yun said calmly, her eyes showing disapproval.
Princess Kang felt a pang of sadness.
She hadn't even said anything before she stepped in to protect her; Yun'er wasn't even this considerate to her own sister, Jia Yi.
Fortunately, Qiu Heng's taste wasn't great; she liked Xue Han, and the whole capital knew that.
With this in mind, Princess Kang calmed down.
"Mother, I would like to take Aheng to see the incense I made."
"Go ahead, I'll call you when it's time for lunch."
"My cousin Caiyue and the others will be here later. Let's have lunch by ourselves."
Princess Kang was delighted: "Then you should treat Aheng well."
"Brother, would you like to come to my place for a visit?"
"You sisters are having a get-together, your older brother won't join in the fun."
"Then let's go."
After Princess Jiayi led Qiuheng away, Lingyun also stood up: "Mother, I'm going back to my study."
"Yun'er, you seem to have been very busy these days. Whatever you're busy with, don't let it affect your health."
"I won't be busy anymore, Mother, don't worry."
The room quickly fell silent, and Princess Kang sighed.
Before, I was worried about Yun'er being entangled with that girl, and now I'm worried about Yun'er's health. I have so many worries.
Upon arriving at the residence of the County Princess of Jiayi, the County Princess presented the newly made plum blossom incense as if it were a precious treasure.
The two chatted endlessly about incense making, but when the Feng sisters, Caiyue and Caixing, arrived, the conversation turned to Qiuheng.
Qiu Heng had no choice but to recount her trip to Xi Jiang again, which caused the three of them to gasp in surprise at times.
"I wonder who the righteous person who put up the hemp paper for you and Xue Han is." Feng Caixing's eyes sparkled when she mentioned the hemp paper.
She was one of the righteous people who posted hemp paper to expose Yuan Shikai's evil deeds. She never expected that hemp paper would reappear.
Qiu Heng smiled and said, "There are probably many such righteous people."
"By the way, there's something you probably don't know yet, Ah Heng."
"What's up?"
Feng Caixing toyed with an orange: "Do you still remember Fang Rui?"
"Of course I remember. I heard that she was bought by the Cheng family and became Cheng Susu's maid."
"She is no longer Cheng Susu's maid; she has become Consort Yu's palace maid."
Qiu Heng was taken aback, never expecting Fang Rui to undergo such a change.
Are you surprised?
Qiu Heng nodded: "Yes."
Feng Caixing felt a sense of accomplishment in finding the right person to gossip about: "I heard that when Cheng Susu went to the palace to visit her aunt, Consort Wu, she met Consort Yu. Somehow, the conversation turned to Fang Rui, and Consort Yu brought Fang Rui into the palace, and somehow she ended up staying there..."
Could you elaborate on this "I don't know why"?
Feng Caixing sighed: "How could we possibly know the details of what happened in the palace? We can only say we don't know what happened."
Qiu Heng murmured, "This is truly unexpected. Fang Rui is the daughter of a disgraced official, yet she still managed to become a palace maid."
“She was Consort Yu’s maid,” Feng Caixing corrected.
Qiu Heng smiled and said, "Cai Xing, what you said is similar to the idea that 'a white horse is not a horse'."
"No way, that's Consort Yu. Let alone Consort Yu wanting the daughter of a disgraced official to be a palace maid, even if she wanted the moon in the sky, His Majesty would summon talented people to come up with a solution."
"Caixing," Feng Caiyue warned her sister, giving her a warning glance, "how dare you speak ill of the Emperor."
Feng Caixing was unconvinced: "There are plenty of people discussing it in teahouses and taverns."
Xi Jiang broke her promise, and the Great Xia Dynasty was prepared to accept it reluctantly. The people had certainly cursed those involved, including the current emperor.
“Cai Xing!” Feng Caiyue’s expression turned serious.
"Alright, that's enough. I just wanted to remind Aheng about Fang Rui. Now that the Fang family has fallen, the people Fang Rui hates the most are definitely Aheng and Xue Han. Xue Han is a man and doesn't have much of a chance to meet Consort Yu, but Aheng is different. Who knows, Consort Yu might summon her to the palace one day."
"Thank you for the reminder, Caixing."
Even after leaving the Prince Kang's residence, Qiu Heng was still thinking about Fang Rui becoming a maid in Consort Yu's palace.
Some things that were paused due to the trip to Xijiang should be resumed, such as investigating whether Consort Yu was a spy, why Xue Han killed Prince Fu, and finding the teacher.
"Uncle Zhang—"
Uncle Zhang's voice came in: "What are your orders, Sixth Miss?"
The carriage curtain was lifted, and Qiu Heng peeked out: "I need to see Xue Han. I'm going to the Xue residence to see if he's home."
After Qiu Heng gave him her address, Uncle Zhang didn't ask any further questions, but instructed, "Sixth Miss, put the curtain down properly, don't let the wind and snow get in."
"Uncle Zhang, slow down, no rush." Qiu Heng lowered the carriage curtain to keep out the wind and snow, and listening to the sound of the wheels turning, she couldn't help but think of Hu Si.
In the past, I mostly contacted Xue Han through Hu Si, but I don't know how well he is recovering from his injuries or when he will return to Beijing.
"Sixth Miss, we've arrived at the Xue residence."
"Uncle Zhang, could you please ask if Xue Han is home?"
Uncle Zhang parked the carriage, walked over, and knocked on the door.
The person who opened the door was a middle-aged man in his forties.
"Is Lord Xue at home?"
“You are—” The gatekeeper glanced at the carriage parked not far away.
"We are from the Yongqing Marquis's residence. Our sixth young lady has something to discuss with Lord Xue and would like to ask if he is home."
"The sixth young lady of the Yongqing Marquis's Mansion—" the servant murmured, suddenly realizing what he meant.
This is Qiu Liu, the young general's betrothed!
"Yes, yes, please come in!"
Uncle Zhang remained standing still: "Sixth Miss is waiting in the carriage. If Lord Xue is here, please inform him."
"Oh, wait a moment!" The disciple took off running.
Uncle Zhang noticed that the person leaving the house seemed to have some problem with his legs, but showed no reaction on his face.
His greatest strength is that he has no curiosity, doesn't meddle much, and has few worries.
It was afternoon, and Xue Han leaned against the low couch, an open book pressed against his face, his eyes closed as he thought about the new information he had received.
The sound of hurried footsteps approached, and Xue Han recognized it as Uncle Xiao's footsteps, so he didn't move.
The book that was pressing against his face was suddenly picked up, and his eyes lit up.
"Young General, how do you manage to sleep during the day at your age?"
Xue Han opened his eyes and asked helplessly, "Uncle Xiao, what's the matter? Why did you come personally to deliver this message?"
"Sixth Miss Qiu is here!"
Upon hearing that Qiu Heng had arrived, Xue Han immediately stood up, took a few steps outside, turned back, picked up the coat draped over the screen, and hurriedly put it on.
On his way to the main gate, Xue Han couldn't help but think about many things.
Why would Ah Heng suddenly come to his house? Is there something urgent? Could it be that the matter of Xi Jiang has taken another turn for the worse?
Upon arriving at the gate, Xue Han recognized Uncle Zhang, who worked as Qiu Heng's coachman, and immediately looked outside.
Qiu Heng lifted the car window curtain and waved to Xue Han: "Xue Han, let's go have some tea."
Xue Han walked over and saw that Qiu Heng's brows showed no sign of urgency, so he was relieved: "Alright, let's go to Songfeng Residence."
"The teahouse across from Taoranlou? Okay, get in the car."
Xue Han coughed and politely declined, "It's not far, I can walk there."
(End of this chapter)
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