Chapter 65 I am willing to repay you with my body
Knowing her mother-in-law's meaning, Madam Qiao replied, "Mother, Xiao Wu is just picking up Qiu Qiu from school. She knows what she's doing and won't disturb the Emperor."
The old lady still had doubts and wanted to ask her in person.
"Call her over here."
Qiao replied somewhat helplessly, "Mother, Xiao Wu and the maids went out to stroll through the lantern market."
Xiao Wu is indeed not at home.
Half an hour ago.
Ji Qingwu changed into a light blue robe and dressed as a man. She tied her long hair up high, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck.
Adorned with a jade hairpin, her eyes and brows were as bright and captivating as the moon.
She was already tall and slender, so this masculine attire didn't look out of place at all; on the contrary, it made her look even more like a lean and handsome young man.
The little girl next to her was dressed up like a cute little lucky baby, wearing a short ruqun with peony flowers, and because it was late and the night was cool, she also wore a light yellow jacket.
Lanzhi was wearing a casual long dress, but at Ji Qingwu's request, she styled her hair into a mature woman's bun. The three of them standing together looked like a young family of three.
Ji Qingwu cleared his throat and lowered his voice, saying, "Madam Zhi, come with me."
The way her fifth young lady was dressed really gave people the illusion of seeing a handsome and dashing young man. Lanzhi said shyly, "Fifth young lady."
Ji Qingwu curled her lips and shook her head with a smile: "No, no, Madam Zhi, you should call me husband."
The person, who was already good-looking, became even more handsome after changing her appearance, and then deliberately teased her, making Lanzhi blush deeply.
Ji Qingwu didn't make things difficult for her and suggested, "Let's change the name to Fifth Young Master."
They walked into the street, where the night market was bustling with tourists, and the scene was picturesque under the lights.
Lin'an City truly lives up to its reputation as a bustling metropolis with a dazzling array of carriages and horses, a city that never sleeps and is always brightly lit.
Ji Qingwu ate his way from one end of the street to the other.
At Lanzhi's repeated urging, she came out carrying fragrant roasted meat and crispy crystal sashimi.
Chiu Chiu clutched a candied hawthorn and a cloud-shaped cake tightly in her hands, and a large windmill that whirred in the wind hung around her neck.
The mother and daughter wore identical satisfied smiles as they walked out hand in hand, laden with their purchases.
It took the group a lot of effort to squeeze out of the crowd and rest in an open space.
Lanzhi said angrily, "Fifth Young Master, don't you keep an eye on the child? He just stands there in front of the fruit wine stall and won't move."
Ji Qingwu touched her neck and said awkwardly, "Lanzhi, don't be angry, I won't wander off anymore." The fruit wine stall owner was a shrewd businessman, and unable to resist his enthusiastic sales pitch, she took a small sip.
Lanzhi led Qiuqiu, and they walked towards the river to relieve their hunger.
The scene before us is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the night market.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, the riverbanks were filled with colorful lanterns adorned with mugwort. The thousands of lights and the flowing water together reflected the prosperity and splendor of Lin'an City.
The water surface shimmered under the lights, and suddenly, ripples spread out in circles.
ripple?
Ji Qingwu's eyes narrowed as he looked toward the center of the water and saw a slender figure walking toward the middle of the lake.
She gave what she was holding to Lanzhi.
He put his hand to his mouth, gathered his thoughts, and shouted loudly, "Hey! That girl!"
The woman seemed to hear the shouts, paused, and stopped in the water.
Seeing this, Ji Qingwu ran towards the lake, panting, and urged, "Girl, come back quickly! The water is cold; you'll get sick if you stay in it too long!"
The woman lowered her head, her body trembled, and she covered her face and wept, her sorrowful cries heartbreaking to hear.
She didn't really want to die tonight; she just couldn't think straight for a moment.
She asked someone to deliver a message and arranged to meet that person by the lake, but that person was heartless and ungrateful, ignoring her completely.
Unfortunately, she was already pregnant.
Actually, she regretted it the moment she stepped into the lake; she couldn't bear to leave the child in her womb. Only when she heard someone calling her did she realize how much she longed to live.
Seeing her wavering resolve to die, Ji Qingwu patiently persuaded her.
"Girl, come here. No matter how healthy you are, you can't waste your health like this. Come ashore quickly."
As night fell, the woman began to follow the sound and slowly moved toward the shore.
Ji Qingwu reached out a hand to take hers, and after securing her, he let go.
The woman saw that the man in front of her did not take advantage of her, unlike the hypocritical and sanctimonious people she usually encountered at Liangxiang Pavilion.
He is honest and kind-hearted; he is truly a good person.
The woman's palms were icy cold, but her heart warmed up, and her gaze towards Ji Qingwu changed.
By the light of the riverbank lamps, she carefully examined Ji Qingwu several more times, finding him to be exceptionally handsome, with features as clear and bright as the lake and mountains.
However, his voice wasn't as deep and resonant as a typical man's; it was somewhat effeminate. He was rather thin and didn't seem very robust.
At this moment, Lanzhi came over with Qiuqiu and said, "Fifth Young Master, it's getting late, let's go back."
The little girl got sleepy after eating, listless as if she was about to faint at any moment.
Ji Qingwu picked up Qiuqiu: "Come on, Daddy will take you home."
The woman looked at the adorable toddler in Ji Qingwu's arms and saw that "he" held the child very skillfully, so she knew that he must be a good husband who would take good care of the child.
The woman thought for a while, then her expression gradually hardened as she pondered the matter. She needed to find a good father for the baby in her belly.
“I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, my lord. If you do not despise my plain appearance, I am willing to repay you with my body.”
As he spoke, he moved closer.
Ji Qingwu quickly took a few steps back and, with lightning speed, threw Qiuqiu to Lanzhi.
Then, they sped away and made a quick getaway.
The woman stamped her foot and chased after him. She couldn't miss such an excellent young man!
Ji Qingwu felt something the moment he heard the woman call him "my husband" in a sweet voice.
Running away is the best option.
She ran until she had turned two or three corners, when she was too exhausted to run any further, and then she slowly stopped.
Before he could catch his breath, he was about to turn around and see if the woman had followed.
But at the corner, she collided with another person running towards her. She couldn't dodge in time and her right shoulder was hit hard by the person.
An arrogant voice rang out.
"Are you blind?! Why aren't you watching where you're going?!"
The girl was adorned with jewels and jade ornaments. As she swayed her head, the hairpins and ornaments jingled, and as soon as she finished speaking, a clear, crisp sound could be heard. She must be a young lady from a wealthy family.
Ji Qingwu lowered his gaze, took a closer look, and his lips twitched. What a small world!
It was Princess Qingyun.
Seeing her expression, it seemed she hadn't recognized him yet, so Ji Qingwu decided to use the same trick again and ran away.
Every piece of pastry I ate tonight was worth it.
Princess Qingyun scolded from behind, "Why are you running!"
This time, Ji Qingwu hadn't run more than a few steps when he bumped into someone again.
Although the person's clothes were smooth and soft, his body was as hard as an iron wall, and the impact made her head ache.
Ji Qingwu looked up, feeling dizzy as she looked at the person in front of her.
I suddenly felt even more dizzy.
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