Going out
After thinking about it, Qin Yuyao gave up the idea of keeping a low profile. Since most of the people in this courtyard were unmarried ladies, she didn't need to be too cautious.
Since Luan Zhengya gave me these things, I still have to use them.
Seeing Ye Jiajia throwing the change in her purse to the little boy, Qin Yuyao grabbed a handful and threw it in as well.
The little boy saw the gold and silver ingots mixed together, and was thrown to him by the fairy-like lady.
Looking closely at the woman's bun, he instantly guessed which family's mistress she was. He immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Madam, for the reward! Thank you, Madam, for the reward!"
The repeated thanks were quite loud. Because the boy was still a child, his voice was a little sharp. It immediately attracted many people's attention, and then they saw the gleaming gold ingots on the tray of reward.
Many people understood immediately and looked at Qin Yuyao with a hint of envy.
Ye Jiajia didn't understand and said hurriedly, "Sister Yuyao, this stage was hired by our family. We've already paid the workers, so a little reward would be fine. You came from the farm, so you can't spend your dowry so casually."
What few people know is that Ye Jiajia is actually a bit of a money-grubber. Looking at those gold ingots, she couldn't help but feel sorry for Qin Yuyao.
Unexpectedly, Qin Yuyao shook her head and said with a smile: "It's okay. This reward money was given by my prince. It's a bit heavy to carry around, so it's just right to use it now."
She spoke softly, but after she picked up the kite, many young ladies who had a good impression of Qin Yuyao gathered around.
After hearing this, everyone knew Luan Zhengya's good intentions. Some of the sensible ones immediately covered their mouths and laughed.
There were also those who still had some aspirations for their future husbands and immediately spoke up, "The Princess and Prince Zhen'an are truly in perfect harmony. Even other newlyweds don't have such a close relationship as you two."
Jiang Keyi kept an eye on Qin Yuyao's expression, noticing the hint of joy on her face that didn't seem fake. She couldn't help but say, "Sister Yuyao is so beautiful and treats people so well. I think the prince must be very fond of her."
Hearing them say this, Qin Yuyao tried her best to restrain the smile on her face and said with a smile: "Since everyone says so, then you should take advantage of my happiness and wish you all can find a husband of your dreams."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter. The young ladies, in addition to learning some skills such as managing household affairs, playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, also discussed love stories between men and women.
Now that this matter has come to them, they have become embarrassed.
Seeing that Qin Yuyao was indeed easy to talk to, one young lady asked curiously, "Princess Zhen'an, did you really grow up on the farm? Your manner of speaking and even your knowledge seem to have been taught by a teacher. Did you hire a teacher for this farm?"
Although she had long known that the nobles in Shengjing would be curious about her, the new Princess Zhen'an, she did not expect to actually encounter one who asked her directly.
Perhaps Luan Zhengya deliberately blocked the news that year, and no one knew about what she and Luan Zhengya had done at the farm.
Thinking of this, Qin Yuyao smiled faintly: "Yes, although I have been raised on the farm, my grandmother has been very kind to me. Over the years, she has not only sent me food and money, but also hired a teacher to teach me."
Seeing that the others were also getting ready to make a move, he thought of turning the topic to Qin Yuyao. Ye Jiajia quickly interrupted and said, "What's there to talk about? You should know that Sister Yuyao has already entered the Prince Zhen'an Mansion. That's enough. Besides, this housekeeper, talent, etc., are not something that they would show off every day."
Ye Jiajia's words were final, and no matter how curious the others were, they naturally smiled awkwardly. After all, he was the Prince of Zhen'an. If he really told his princess that he was unhappy, he might embarrass his father, an official, in the court.
Qin Yuyao knew of Ye Jiajia's kindness. Across the crowd, she nodded at her. When their eyes met, they both smiled at the same time.
In the evening, back at the mansion, Qin Yuyao shared this with Luan Zhengya with some amusement: "You are really good at doing good things for me. You even prepared gold ingots."
She picked the fish bones from the bowl and placed it in Qin Yuyao's bowl. Luan Zhengya said nonchalantly, "People say I'm heartless and cruel. You'd have suffered as my wife, but I'm telling them that not only have you not suffered, but you're actually living better than anyone else."
Hearing this, Qin Yuyao was stunned. She didn't expect him to think this way.
"What others say or think is irrelevant to me. Besides, they don't live with you. As long as I know you're doing well, that's all I need."
In response, Luan Zhengya just smiled and put another piece of fish into her bowl.
Qin Yuyao saw his indifferent expression and thought he was just being considerate of her. Then she remembered that if she told this matter today, everyone would know how well the Prince of Zhen'an treated the princess.
Then he glanced at Luan Zhengya again, and this time he saw clearly. Luan Zhengya had a subtle smile on her face. He looked very pleased with himself, and Qin Yuyao immediately understood.
This person must be secretly very happy, but he doesn't want to show it in front of her, so he pretends to be indifferent.
Thinking of this, Qin Yuyao laughed in her heart, and felt that he looked particularly cute at this moment.
Luan Zhengya naturally noticed her joy, but she only thought she was happy because she cared about her. She shook her head slightly, thinking that the little girl was easily satisfied and happy.
"I'm going to the study." Luan Zhengya stood up and looked at Qin Yuyao, her eyes seeming to have something to say.
But this time Qin Yuyao didn't understand what he meant, and was a little puzzled: "Then go." Didn't he go directly in the past? Why did he say it specifically today?
Seeing her standing there like a log, Luan Zhengya felt helpless. Someone else had things to do, but still didn't come, which made him want to take the initiative and offer himself.
But thinking of my own arrangements, I endured it.
After seeing Luan Zhengya off, Qin Yuyao not only failed to understand Luan Zhengya's hidden meaning, but also racked her brains at the desk about how to continue to deal with Qin Ziwen.
Not only had the letters been arriving frequently these past few days, but the number of maids delivering gifts had also increased significantly. Others simply assumed that the Right Prime Minister hadn't seen his daughter in years and was now looking to make amends.
In reality, only Qin Yuyao knew that the letters were all urging, and the maids who came to the door also brought verbal messages.
Qin Yuyao was not tired of it and decided to go to Luan Zhengya's study in the next two days to find some information that could be fabricated.
*
In the study, Luan Zhengya placed the letter on the desk. She looked at Jiang He, and the coldness in her eyes made Jiang He lower his head.
"Your Highness, the people over there on the grassland are watching closely and may stir up trouble." Jiang He was helpless. Now that the prince had only temporarily let go of the people over there on the grassland, the other party had made frequent small moves.
"You can ask a few deputy generals to make some moves. Although Your Majesty is in charge of Shengjing now, I can still directly issue orders for matters related to Southern Xinjiang."
Luan Zhengya's words were meant to reassure the soldiers and generals of Southern Xinjiang about their resistance to the enemy. He would be responsible for the affairs of the Shengjing officialdom.
Hearing this, Jiang He nodded in understanding and then reported another matter: "The Right Prime Minister has not only been sending messages to the princess recently, but has also been in frequent contact with the Left Prime Minister."
"Just keep watching. We don't know what the Left Prime Minister's attitude is yet, but we just need to make sure that everything is under control. It's time for Jingyao to make his own decision." Luan Zhengya slowly closed his eyes. He had taught Qilian Jingyao for many years, and now it was time for him to learn the moves himself.
Jiang He naturally understood that Jing Yao was not being disrespectful, but was speaking in the tone of an elder, considering that his prince and the current emperor were both teachers, friends, and brothers.
"I will be out of the house for the next few days. If Yuyao wants to come to the study, please let her in. There is no place in this house that she cannot go." Luan Zhengya said lightly, but the pressure her eyes brought to Jiang He when she looked at him was hard to ignore.
After hearing this, Jiang He immediately bowed his head and saluted to show that he understood.
Inwardly, she sighed, "Princess, oh Princess. Now that the prince is so careful with you, please don't do anything that would backstab him."
"Are you going on a long journey?" At the dinner table, Qin Yuyao looked at the vegetables that were placed in front of her and ate them with a frown.
Seeing her eating the food obediently, Luan Zhengya nodded in satisfaction: "Well, there are some matters with His Majesty that I need to take care of. I will be back in a few days."
"How many days will it be?" Qin Yuyao looked at Luan Zhengya. They had only lived together for a short time when she saw him going out.
Seeing her clear eyes, but with a hint of coquettishness when she looked at him, Luan Zhengya couldn't help but curl her lips: "Three days, I will be back in three days and bring you something."
Hearing that there would be gifts, Qin Yuyao began to look forward to three days later. She nodded and said, "Go early and come back early. Be careful."
Thinking of him going out, she suddenly remembered that when they first met, Luan Zhengya was also out on business. That's when she got poisoned and injured, although she's no longer as weak as before.
But when she heard that he was going out on business, she couldn't help but feel a little worried. But when she thought that he was now the Prince of Zhen'an and that he would be surrounded by guards, Qin Yuyao felt a little relieved.
Luan Zhengya stood up and looked at Qin Yuyao with a very deep gaze.
"Instead of saying something you don't believe in, why not be practical?" Luan Zhengya's voice was low, but the look she gave Qin Yuyao was substantial.
Seeing this, Qin Yuyao hesitated: "What's the actual situation?"
"My wife and I are newlyweds. My husband is going out to do some work now. Shouldn't I give him some encouragement?" Luan Zhengya said, with a hint of grievance in her tone.
Qin Yuyao stared at him blankly, not expecting him to be so blunt. She stood up hesitantly, "Encourage? How can I encourage you?"
Luan Zhengya smiled helplessly and stretched out her hands. She took Qin Yuyao into her arms, patted her back, and whispered in her ear: "In the next few days, I hope Yuyao can think about me carefully."
After saying that, Luan Zhengya placed a warm kiss on Qin Yuyao's neck. The maids in the room had already lowered their heads when the two stood up and approached.
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