Chapter 88: Red Lotus Glows, Yin and Yang Unite

Chapter 88: Red Lotus Glows, Yin and Yang Unite

There is a towering willow tree behind Ji Qingwu.

The willow branches hung down to the edge of the pond, and were blown by the wind, swaying behind the woman.

Ji Qingwu, in her green dress, was like a small tree, with eyes and eyebrows like smoky willows, but her body was upright and straight.

Seeing that Mo Lingling was feeling guilty, Ji Qingwu continued, "Why are you making such a big fuss, wanting to let the whole city know that you are pregnant and are looking for a father for your baby?"

Because her thoughts were guessed, Mo Lingling became angry and embarrassed: "No reason, girl, you think too much!" Then, she turned around and quickly wanted to leave.

Ji Qingwu did not stop her, but said quietly behind her: "You are forcing the real father of your child to show up, right?"

When she was pulling the man's wrist and walking away just now, she had already secretly taken Mo Lingling's pulse, "But if you keep doing this, the fetus will be lost before he shows up."

Mo Lingling's shoulders shook and her back stopped.

Because Ji Qingwu mentioned the condition of the fetus in her belly, a rift appeared in her heart.

Being so close to each other, Ji Qingwu had already smelled the scent of mugwort on her body. Mo Lingling must have also known that she was showing signs of an unstable fetus, so she had used the mugwort fumigation method to protect the fetus early on.

Mo Lingling said exhaustedly: "But I don't have a better way, I can only do this."

Ji Qingwu asked: "But the child's father is unwilling to take responsibility?"

She made the news of her pregnancy known to the whole city. Even if the man was blind and dumb, he would have heard about it.

"I think it's him...he's too busy." Mo Lingling defended in a low voice.

Ji Qingwu looked up at the azure sky and remained silent for a long time. She was speechless.

She shouldn't have asked about it and should respect personal destiny. She shook her head and walked away.

Mo Lingling calmed down this time, and chased after her and said, "But he has been very busy with work lately, he didn't ignore me on purpose." She had found all the excuses she could for him, and this was the most tenable one.

Ji Qingwu slowed down his pace and asked, "Official business? Is he a court official?"

"I didn't say that." Mo Lingling covered her mouth, afraid of letting the cat out of the bag.

Ji Qingwu said simply: "Then don't say it."

She continued to walk out, but after a few dozen steps, she stopped.

Looking at the three-way fork in the road ahead, Ji Qingwu didn't know which one to take. She had just pulled Mo Lingling in a hurry and didn't remember the way when she came.

Mo Lingling looked at the intersection: "I don't know the way either. I followed you here, and you have to take me back to the gate."

Neither of them could remember the route and didn't know how to get back, so they could only grope their way forward. However, after walking for half an hour, taking many turns, Ji Qingwu's forehead began to sweat.

Finally, they walked into a winding path, where there was no human voice, only the chirping of birds and the croaking of frogs.

After walking for such a long time and no one spoke, Mo Lingling couldn't hold it in any longer.

Called: "Miss Ji Wu."

The path was very narrow, with weeds more than one meter high on both sides. Ji Qingwu could only gather her skirt and carry it while walking.

She didn't turn around or stop, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Mo Lingling bit her lip, thinking that Ji Qingwu was someone she could make friends with, and asked the question that had been on her mind for days.

"If the person you like is someone who is looked up to by others, and you know that the two of you are not compatible in terms of family background and status, and that being together is destined to be difficult, will you still try hard to fight for it?"

It seems that her status is very different from that of the child's father. She must be a high-ranking official in the court.

Ji Qingwu pushed aside the growing grass leaves and asked in confusion, "Why do we have to be worthy of each other?"

Mo Lingling was speechless and said softly: "Marriage is not about being well-matched..."

"Then are you willing to marry the young man?"

"Of course not!"

Ji Qingwu chuckled: "You are very picky about food, and you choose exquisite and beautiful clothes and jewelry. Why don't you choose the best son-in-law?"

Mo Lingling was stunned for a long time, and said with a worried look: "He and I are like heaven and earth. No matter how confident I am, I can't hold my head up in front of him."

"You are so self-deprecating that others will naturally not think highly of you. Are you attracted to him because of his fame and status?"

Mo Lingling immediately said: "Absolutely not, I have always admired him since I was in Xianyang, and at that time he was..." As she spoke, her voice became lower, as if she was lost in memories.

Ji Qingwu turned around to look at her and asked in surprise, "Are you from Xianyang? Why did you come to Lin'an?"

Xianyang is a wealthy and stable place, and Mo Lingling does not need to take imperial examinations like men. So what is the purpose of her traveling through mountains and rivers?

Hearing her question, Mo Lingling rolled up his sleeves, revealing a large area of ​​skin.

Ji Qingwu immediately took a step back cautiously.

Mo Lingling glared and said, "I don't want to do anything to you, just watch for yourself."

There was a large brand on her right arm, and Ji Qingwu's eyes widened slightly.

"Who are you......"

"I am the daughter of a criminal. My father was originally the county magistrate of Xianyang. He was framed for corruption and was murdered in prison."

Mo Lingling said calmly as if she was telling someone else's story: "That's why I became a courtesan."

She was originally a young lady from an official family who had fallen into prostitution.

Ji Qingwu also knew where the innocence that occasionally emerged from her came from.

Mo Lingling lowered her eyes and said softly, "He said he would help me redress my father's case. I have been waiting for him."

"I won't comment on your affairs."

Ji Qingwu reached out and gently lowered her rolled-up sleeves. "But, please take care of yourself and don't catch a cold."

It had been a long time since someone really cared about her. Mo Lingling couldn't help but feel her eyes sore. She opened her eyes wide and tried to pretend nothing had happened.

She found a topic and said, "Miss Ji Wu, you are very good at analyzing emotional issues. What kind of man is your husband? He is the one who died."

Ji Qingwu withdrew his hand.

He turned around neatly and continued walking without saying a word.

*

Hanshan Temple, Master Liaoran’s Zen room.

Not long after Ji Qingwu left, a distinguished guest arrived.

The man was wearing a cloud-white soft silk robe with orchid patterns, which fits the saying that a man should be like an orchid, with a long breeze in the valley and a peaceful and far-reaching mind.

A set of elegant thin-bodied official kiln porcelain tea set was placed in front of him.

Master Liaoran was pouring tea for this person. The fragrance of tea blended with the charcoal fire, and the white jade cup was filled with green liquid.

"This is the tea that I personally picked and roasted from Zhangling. Your Majesty, please taste it."

Emperor Wu Su picked up the tea bowl, smelled its fragrance, took a sip, and said, "Not bad."

Master Liaoran nodded with satisfaction. To hear the word "acceptable" from him was already a high compliment. All the previous teas had received comments like "bottom grade" and "inferior".

The two men sat opposite each other on a carved chessboard with an unsolved chess game on top.

"Last time I asked to see the emperor, but was not able to do so. Today, Your Majesty seems to be in a good mood, so please come to my meditation room and sit for a while."

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