Chapter 28: Peace (2) [VIP]
Was this person testing her, or had he already investigated thoroughly? If he knew what she had done, why did he cover up for her time and time again...
I thought I had seen the gentleman clearly, but now it seems like the night fog is everywhere.
On ordinary days, there is a gentle breeze, bright moon, wild cranes and idle clouds. However, if he thinks more, he can understand everything in his heart. Chu Qingluo lowered her beautiful eyes slightly, remained silent for a while, and slowly raised her eyes to answer.
"I don't understand a word the teacher said."
He nodded, knowing full well, and didn't ask any further questions. Since she was unwilling to confess to the murder, he didn't force her.
His thoughts returned to the paper bag she had asked Fu Guang to hand back. Qu Hanjin closed his eyes in thought for a moment, then opened them again and suddenly asked, "You're returning a mere tea bag. Are you trying to completely sever ties with me?"
Although it was just a question, he spoke with full conviction, and his eyes revealed a hint of coldness that made her shiver.
The person in front of her was definitely not as simple as she saw. Otherwise, why did she say that no one could fully understand Mr. Qu's personality?
Chu Qingluo looked back at the snow-capped mountains and refused to answer his question.
"It doesn't matter. I will protect you and this entire mansion." He lowered his gaze slowly, as if there was nothing more to talk about. He raised his hand to open the door and was about to leave in the moonlight.
"It's okay if you don't understand what I'm saying. Sorry for bothering me in the middle of the night."
"Sir, please forget what happened tonight..." Seeing that the teacher was about to leave, she hesitated and whispered, her rosy face still showing shyness, vaguely reminding him of the hug just now, "If I have offended you, sir, I didn't mean to do it."
Qu Hanjun stopped in his tracks upon hearing the sound, and suddenly said something without a clue: "It doesn't matter. What's the difference between forgetting and not forgetting?"
What on earth does he mean...
She had pretended to be unintentional and casual in her teasing behavior, and the gentleman seemed to allow her to seduce him. He saw through everything, but still willingly entered into this game.
The closer she got to the gentleman, the more she felt that his temper was indeed strange, but at the moment she could only rely on this man as a cover so that she could carry out her next plan.
The dusk was as dark as ink. Chu Qingluo turned off the lights and thought for nearly half an hour on the couch. He looked at the bright moon thousands of miles away through the long window and gradually fell asleep peacefully.
Among the princes of Daning, only Crown Prince Chu Yanjing and Ninth Prince Chu Yanshuo are deeply favored by the emperor. The other heirs are not promising. The voice of deposing the eldest and enthroning the youngest is spreading inside and outside the palace. This is bound to be a battle for the throne.
She could still take advantage of this to turn the imperial city upside down, forcing the so-called imperial power to fall apart and become shattered.
The next day, she went to the Qin Hall as scheduled and took classes with the other noble ladies. No one dared to mention what they saw and heard at the palace banquet that night, for fear of losing their heads.
The young lady from the Xu family never came back, and all the women in the hall felt that the arrogant girl might be in great danger.
Regardless of whether he was wronged or not, it was Xu Anyao's fault that he was greedy for fame and fortune and brought trouble upon himself in his attempt to climb up the social ladder.
When she was free, she walked along the corridor through the side courtyard. Chu Qingluo looked at the servant standing beside her, paused for a moment, and then turned away.
"Miss Chu, don't leave."
Fu Guang saw Jing and hurriedly called her to stop, then stepped back respectfully to make way for her in the corridor leading to the elegant room. "The master said that from now on, if the young lady wants to enter the side hall, she can go in directly without asking."
"Thank you very much."
She returned the greeting to the servant and then walked into the hall. Everything was the same as when she left in anger last time.
There was just an extra zither beside the "Yan Yin". The zither was exquisite and made of jade. She loved it after just a moment's glance.
Beside the zither, there was a solemn figure like white snow and cold spring, tuning the music. Seeing her slowly walking into the elegant hall again, he raised his deep eyes slightly, and a hint of joy seemed to pass across his brows.
Qu Hanjin stood up calmly, brushed off the dust on his sleeves, and said softly, "You've come at the right time. Let me try the feel of this zither and see if you can get used to it."
"This piano is..." Seeing that she was still confused, she looked over slowly and happened to meet his cold eyes.
Sitting back at the desk calmly, he gently lifted his sleeves, allowing her to try playing a tune: "From now on, you can practice your qin music here."
Chu Qingluo stood in the hall in a daze, and after a while she asked softly, "Is this zither prepared for the students?"
"If you think so, then so be it."
The indifferent voice still answered her.
But this time, there was a sense of intimacy in his words, which made her feel inexplicably trembled.
She looked at the young man beside the desk without any hesitation. He was reading a book with his eyes lowered. His jade crown and brocade robe were extremely elegant, making everyone else looking at this scene feel quiet and peaceful. Chu Qingluo smiled softly, was silent for a while, and looked at the Yaoqin on the other side.
She moved slowly and gracefully to the piano stand, saying sadly, "But the teacher once said that I can no longer come to this piano room..."
Looking up from the book, Qu Hanjin spoke in Tibetan and asked gently, "The zither is ready, waiting for its master to play it. Do you think we can enter this elegant hall again in the future?"
"Teacher, you suddenly do this. I am flattered..."
Although she knew she was just playing around, every word of it was true. She sat there happily, and suddenly she felt
After her country was destroyed, she had been displaced for many years. The master gave her a unique jade zither. Such kindness really made her dazed for a moment.
She is a test from her husband, and her every move should not be taken seriously.
What's more, she must take back the country as soon as possible to avenge her mother and father.
Just as she sat down in front of the jade zither, she heard the sound of brisk footsteps coming from afar, and Chu Qingluo saw a dashing and heroic figure rushing into the hall.
The visitor had a generous personality, but was extremely concerned about love affairs. She was the heroic female general Princess Mu Xiao.
"Mr. Qu, Mu Xiao comes to pay his respects," Mu Xiao saluted with a fist, then suddenly looked around, looking at the delicate figure in surprise, "You're here too?"
If the princess came to the side hall, she would definitely discuss the poisoning incident at the palace banquet. She really shouldn't stay any longer. She bowed and tried to leave. "The princess and the teacher have something to discuss. I will leave first."
"No, you can stay and listen."
But Mr. Ruyu, who was a few steps away, spoke softly, his eyes returning to the Yaoqin, as if he had intended for her to listen carefully.
In this case, the most annoyed person would be Mu Xiao.
How could Mr. Qu let outsiders hear the hidden truth? This is indeed a bit too ambitious...
After sizing the woman up and down for a few more times, Mu Xiao raised his eyebrows and said meaningfully, "Sir, you are truly caring towards Miss Chu. I have never seen a woman stay by your side for so long, but now I have."
He had made a deal with this girl: if he allowed her to play the piano at the banquet, she would persuade the gentleman with kind words, thus making the heartless flowing water respond to his feelings.
But several days had passed and there was no movement at all. Mu Xiao became a little suspicious and felt that this matter must be related to her.
Qu Hanjin calmly spread his sleeves and asked the princess to take a seat. He then made her a cup of tea and said, "My student Qu is a bit naughty. Let her learn the zither in front of me so that she can control her temper."
So, Chu Qingluo sat down obediently and listened quietly to the discussion and deliberation between the two.
"General Sun ingested poison powder from the rim of a palace banquet cup. We have no way of finding out who poisoned him, but we only discovered that Miss Xu's fingertips were also stained with the powder." Mu Xiao spoke frankly and told the Ministry of Justice all the latest developments.
"But that girl is from the Music Bureau. I want to hear what you think, sir." After a pause, the princess fixed her eyes meaningfully and asked in a deep voice.
"Miss Xu, will you protect her or not?"
If left unchecked, Miss Xu will surely die.
However, that woman was Qin Ji sent by the Ministry of Music. If she was really convicted, the entire Ministry of Music would be blamed, and the gentleman would also be implicated.
Qu Hanjin's expression turned pale upon hearing this. Seeing that the tea had been finished in one gulp, he raised his hand to refill it for the princess: "It seems that the princess has found a way to exonerate the girl."
Seeing that the gentleman happened to be approaching, Mu Xiao lowered his voice and whispered, "I bribed a servant close to the general, so it won't be difficult to get him to take the blame."
The figure in front of her remained silent. The princess hurriedly explained her intention: "I am afraid that the Ministry of Music will be implicated, and the Ministry of Justice will investigate you, disturbing your peace."
"Qu thanks the princess."
After hearing this, he bowed respectfully, as if agreeing that this was feasible, and also expressed his gratitude.
Mu Xiao suddenly smiled, thinking that he could help the master this time, and all the planning for so many days was worth it: "Master, you should thank me. We have been friends for many years..."
"This tea is fragrant and is my favorite." After drinking the remaining tea, the princess happily clasped her hands together and left quickly without further delay. "Mu Xiao is leaving. Goodbye."
After Yingzi left, only two people were left in the elegant room.
Qu Hanjin looked at Jiaoyan nonchalantly, and saw that she was still sitting upright, lost in thought. He coughed lightly to bring her back to her senses.
Speaking of tea and snacks, since she entered this side hall, he had not let her taste them yet. Thinking of this, he moved the one on the table in front of her.
Qu Hanjin spoke softly, indicating that she could try some: "This tea and cakes are the best in the mansion. Do you want to try them?"
Could this tea snack also be made by the master?
She didn't hesitate to pick up the cake and tasted it. After taking two bites and drinking some of the princess's favorite tea, she found it very delicious.
However, compared with the tea and snacks in my mother's palace, it is still far inferior.
"How does it taste?" He looked at the beautiful figure for a long time without saying anything, and asked with a little doubt.
"It tastes good. But I've eaten pastries that are more exquisite and delicious than this." Chu Qingluo answered melancholy. Perhaps she felt happy at the moment and sighed unconsciously.
"But that was a long time ago..."
This sounded perfectly normal, nothing more than her reminiscing about the old days, but he took it a little too seriously. His jade fingers paused, and he pretended to ask casually, "How long is a long time?"
"It's been so long...it feels like a lifetime ago."
She suddenly felt that she had revealed too much. Seeing that the teacher was not paying attention, she smiled and bowed her head, avoiding the words: "My student is talking nonsense, please don't blame me, teacher."
Qu Hanjin seemed to have not thought deeply about it. He walked to the front of "Yan Yin", looked at her for a while, and asked her to come and sit upright in front of him.
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