Chapter 38 Let’s Settle the Marriage First
Ji Qingwu went over the performance in his mind, and his eyes suddenly widened.
If she guessed correctly...
What should be said is the looks she gave Li Chengxun during the palace banquet.
What’s the big deal? When you encounter such beautiful scenery that you have never seen before, who can resist not looking at it?
Ji Qingwu guessed what Emperor Wu Su was thinking. It was probably the competitive spirit of a man that was at work. Just like women would compete for beauty, men would probably do the same.
So, Ji Qingwu said impartially: "I not only looked at Master Li, but also at Your Majesty."
Emperor Wu Su raised his eyebrows: "When did you see it?"
This time Ji Qingwu began to hesitate. Every time she shot an arrow, she would look back for his gaze. If she missed, she wanted to feel at ease. If she hit, she wanted to share her joy.
When it comes to archery, she does have great respect for Emperor Wu Su.
But at this moment, saying this made it seem like she had ulterior motives.
Ji Qingwu stammered, "Just, when I was shooting arrows, I watched it more times and for longer periods of time."
The man who had a sullen look just now now looked better and asked in a teasing tone: "Have you seen enough? Don't watch anymore?"
"That's enough. I won't watch it anymore."
Ji Qingwu shook his head. Seeing that handsome face seemed to be gloomy, he hurriedly said, "We'll see next time."
Emperor Wu Su leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between them.
His thick and broad shoulders brought a greater sense of oppression, and most of the light was blocked by him.
"You're in such a hurry to leave now, don't you have anything to ask me?"
Ji Qingwu's heart tightened. How come this person seemed to be able to see clearly what she was thinking?
She did have a question she wanted to ask, such as how the emperor knew that she was good at archery, but she didn't dare to ask, and was afraid to know the answer from him.
So she shook her head.
But then a clear voice sounded, "I have something to ask you."
Ji Qingwu's heart began to worry again.
"You opened a clinic in Nanchu. What did you treat?"
She answered honestly: "Infertility is not limited to men or women." She added: "It is not limited to species either, cats and dogs can be treated."
She suddenly had an idea. Could it be that the emperor wanted her to cure his hidden illness?
After all, no princes or princesses have been born in the harem for so many years.
This is difficult. Although he is an emperor, he is destined to have no descendants. She traveled here to help him have children.
She can't cure this hidden disease.
No, it’s not incurable.
But...his offspring can only be born by her, and other concubines will definitely not be able to get pregnant.
Ji Qingwu said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, you..."
Emperor Wu Su saw her shy expression and knew that she had made up her mind, so he said directly: "Go to the Princess's residence and check the pulse of the emperor's sister."
It turned out that Emperor Wu Su appeared at the door of Marquis Zhongyong's mansion late at night to talk to her about this matter.
The eldest sister was just diagnosed with pregnancy, and this news reached the ears of the emperor? It seems that my medical skills have been recognized.
The emperor made a special trip here, which shows that he really values Princess Huachang.
The eldest princess Zhao Tianhua, whose title is Huachang, is the emperor's biological sister. She has been married to her husband for six years. It is rumored that the couple respect each other and have a harmonious relationship, but they have no children.
Ji Qingwu's doubts were dispelled and he nodded obediently.
"Okay, I'll go there early tomorrow morning."
"Go again in three days."
Ji Qingwu raised his head, looked at him in surprise and said, "Why do you have to go three days later?" Isn't he in a hurry to wait for me so late?
Emperor Wu Su said coldly: "Why so many whys? I said three days later, and it means three days later."
However, three days later, she made an appointment with Li Chengxun to visit Hanshan Temple together.
Ji Qingwu looked at Emperor Wu Su hesitantly, with tears in his eyes, but it did not shake the man's decision at all.
He was immediately given a cold and harsh order to leave.
"Go down."
There is absolutely no room for negotiation.
She bowed her head and quietly got off the carriage, only to see another carriage parked at the main entrance of the mansion.
She rubbed her eyes. Was she dazzled just now?
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The next day.
Ji Qingwu went to Anju Garden and told Qiao that he would be going to Princess Huachang's mansion in three days.
But he did not mention that he had met the emperor last night, only that he had sent someone to convey the message.
"Mother, I have to break my appointment with Master Li." Ji Qingwu asked, "Is it appropriate for me to write him a letter to explain the reason?"
Mrs. Qiao thought: "What a coincidence, we happened on the same day. The eldest princess's matter is more important."
"Since we can't see each other...why don't you accompany mother back to the Qiao family today? Your grandmother is not feeling well, so you two can talk to her in person."
Ji Qingwu nodded: "That's fine."
When they arrived at the Qiao Mansion, the mother and daughter first went to Old Lady Qiao's room.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard the old lady's laughter and scolding coming from inside.
"You rascal, you come home just to make fun of an old lady like me."
I heard a male voice jokingly saying, "Even though you are an old lady now, you are still as charming as before. There are so many old men in Xitang, waiting to jump into the river at any time to make you laugh again."
Old Mrs. Qiao was so angry that she threw a pillow over.
Ji Qingwu and Qiao were almost hit when they entered the room. She turned sideways and raised her hand to catch it with her quick eyes and hands.
"Ouch, it almost hit my heart." Old Mrs. Qiao scolded the man in the dark blue robe a few more times.
Then he called out, "Come here and sit next to me, Xiaowu. This dishonest guy is your uncle."
Qiao Qiqi smiled and said, "Sister, Qingwu is quite skilled."
Mrs. Qiao complained, "Fourth brother, why are you teasing mother again? She is so old, don't provoke her to do anything. If she sprains her waist again, you will be guilty of a great sin."
Qiao Qiqi touched his nose. It was a bit embarrassing for him to be scolded in front of his niece even at such a age.
"Xiaowu, you came at the right time. Your uncle just came back from Xianyang and went to Li Chengxun's hometown to inquire about it. It is a decent and upright family."
Old Madam Qiao took Ji Qingwu's hand and said, "Although my family background is not as good as those nobles in the capital, a man's future must be earned by himself. Your grandfather and uncle both think that this man has great potential."
The old man spoke earnestly, and Ji Qingwu nodded in agreement.
"If you like it, let's arrange the marriage before the palace examination."
How come we're suddenly fast forward to getting engaged!
Ji Qingwu hesitated and said, "This is too hasty..."
"Silly girl, when you win the imperial examination, there will be many people eyeing Li Chengxun, and you may be stolen away by someone."
But this matter must be based on mutual consent, and Ji Qingwu doesn't want to be too hasty.
"Master Li, does he know about this?"
Qiao Qiqi smiled and said, "He has already agreed."
Ji Qingwu pinched his little finger and said, "Let me meet Master Li first."
The Qinzheng Hall at this moment.
Ever since the last investigation into Ji Qingwu, Sanchuan was ordered by Emperor Wu Su to be transferred to a secret guard specifically to keep an eye on her.
At this moment, Sanchuan was kneeling in the hall to report.
"Your Majesty, Miss Ji Wu returned to her maternal grandfather's home today."
Emperor Wu Su sat behind his desk, flipping through the memorials, and raised his eyes and asked, "Were you scheduled to return to the Qiao Mansion today?"
Sanchuan said: "It's a temporary decision."
Who is at the Qiao family? Why are they so impatient to go back?
Emperor Wu Su forced a smile, which had an arc but lacked warmth.
Li Yuzong and Sanchuan both lowered their heads, thinking to themselves that someone might be in trouble.
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