Chapter 204 Return to the Academy
The sigh dissipated in the cool morning air of Prince Ning's Mansion.
Chen Sui Xin calmed himself down and put Xiao Minglan's crazy look out of his mind.
If you promise not to tell anyone, you can’t even mention it.
She straightened her clothes and walked quickly towards the main courtyard where Shen He lived.
As soon as I reached the door, I heard Guyu's clear laughter coming from inside.
"Princess, look, once you put on this 'heart-shaped bun', you look completely different, both dignified and bright!"
Chen Suixin paused, and his hand that was pushing the door stopped in mid-air.
She took a deep breath, then put away all her mixed emotions, put on a sincere smile, and pushed the door open.
"My dear Ah He, let me see!"
The room was warm and filled with the aroma of incense.
Chen He was sitting in front of the dressing table and turned around when she heard the voice.
Just one glance and Chen Sui Xin was stunned.
The woman in front of me had long black hair like a waterfall, which was carefully tied into an intricate yet lively bun. Several red gold and kingfisher-embellished phoenix hairpins holding pearls swayed gently in her hair, shining brightly as she turned her head.
She had lost her youthfulness, and the bright red palace dress made her skin look whiter than snow and her eyes and eyebrows look like a painting.
Especially those clear eyes, which seemed to have been through the vicissitudes of life, and were more calm and transparent than before.
beautiful.
It is the kind of beauty that makes people unable to take their eyes off it and even forget to breathe.
"Ah He..."
Chen Suixin couldn't help but walk forward and gently stroke her hair.
"You're so beautiful."
She said these three words very seriously.
Chen He felt a little embarrassed when she looked at him, and a slight blush appeared on his cheeks.
"You're just sweet-talking."
She pulled Chen Suixin to sit down and personally poured her a cup of hot tea.
"Why are you here so early? Did you have a smooth journey?"
The word "smoothly" was like a needle, gently pricking Chen Suixin.
Her hand holding the teacup paused almost imperceptibly, and Xiao Minglan's bloodshot eyes full of murderous intent flashed through her mind.
She almost blurted it out.
But when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he remembered his solemn promise.
never mind.
That was Prince Yi's business and had nothing to do with Ah He, so why bother telling her about it and making things difficult for her?
Chen Suixin took a sip of tea, and the strange feeling was perfectly covered up by her smile.
"Smooth, why not smooth."
She said in a light tone.
"Yan Qingyi drove me here, and he's still waiting outside the palace."
When Shen He heard this, the smile in his eyes deepened.
She put down the teacup, leaned close to Chen Suixin's ear, and winked mischievously.
"Oh, Yan Qingyi is sending you off personally?"
Her voice was low and contained a hint of teasing.
"This Qingyi is willing to spend so much time and effort on you. Compared with my old-fashioned Mr. Yan, he has a bit more romantic interest."
Chen Sui Xin was drinking tea and almost choked.
She suddenly raised her head, and there was no trace of joking on her face. Her beautiful eyes were wide open, full of astonishment.
"Ah He, you..."
She paused, as if trying to organize her words, and her voice became serious.
"You mean, Qingyi... treated me?"
Chen He looked at her completely unaware appearance and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"My silly heart follows."
She stretched out her finger and tapped Chen Suixin's forehead.
"You just found out?"
Chen Sui Xin was completely stunned and shook his head subconsciously.
"Impossible! Don't talk nonsense!"
Her cheeks flushed instantly and she defended herself hastily.
"He said... he said he had something to discuss with you, and he was just sending me off, it just happened to be on his way!"
Seeing his friend's confused look, Chen He's smile grew wider.
She no longer pressed her, but just drew out her tone and said "oh" meaningfully.
"Yeah?"
"If you say so, then so be it."
Inside the house, behind a huge rosewood carved screen.
Xiao Jingchi was having his clothes changed by the eunuch.
He lowered his head slightly, and his slender white fingers were clumsily buttoning the buttons on his dark green brocade robe one by one. He looked so focused as if he was fiddling with his favorite Lu Ban lock.
But those bottomless black eyes peeked through the gap in the screen and fell on the two women outside without blinking.
He listened to their conversation and their laughter.
When he heard the three words "Mr. Yan", his fingers, which were clasped together, paused almost imperceptibly.
And when he heard Yan Qingyi's name associated with Chen Suixin, a very faint and meaningful smile slowly appeared on his handsome and innocent face.
Like a child, but... not like a child.
***
After breakfast, the group prepared to leave the house.
Outside the mansion gate, a simple yet spacious carriage with green curtains had been waiting for a long time.
Standing next to the car was a tall man in green clothes, it was Yan Qingyi.
He was as sturdy as a pine tree and had a stern face. When he saw several people coming out, he just nodded slightly. When his eyes met Chen Suixin, he paused for an almost imperceptible moment.
The groom had already cleverly put the pedals in place.
Xiao Jingchi was the first to help Chen He into the car.
Chen Suixin followed closely behind.
After Xiao Jingchi also bowed and entered, Yan Qingyi finally got on the car and sat down at the door.
The car curtains dropped, blocking out the outside world's view.
Inside the carriage, Chen Suixin and Shen He sat naturally on one side.
The carriage started slowly, and the wheels rolled over the bluestone road, making a regular rumbling sound.
There was a moment of silence in the carriage.
Chen He's gaze, with a hint of mischievous smile, slowly fell on Yan Qingyi opposite him.
"Qingyi."
She spoke, her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.
"I heard from Sui Xin that you were waiting here today. Is there something you want to see me about?"
As soon as these words came out, Chen Suixin's cheeks turned red. She quietly reached out and pinched Shen He's waist, her eyes full of anger.
Why did Ah He bring this up again!
Yan Qingyi raised his head when he heard this.
He didn't look at Chen Suixin, but stared straight at Chen He with a deep gaze, his expression was unprecedentedly serious.
"yes."
Just one word.
It was spoken with great force and without any joking.
The charming atmosphere in the carriage was instantly shattered by this answer.
The smile on Shen He's face slowly faded.
She saw it.
Yan Qingyi really has something extremely urgent to do.
"What's wrong?"
Her expression also became serious and she leaned forward slightly.
Yan Qingyi pursed his lips, as if organizing his words, his voice low and powerful.
"princess."
He changed his name.
"You also know that my eldest brother is now exiled to southern Xinjiang."
When he mentioned this, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.
"Yunshan Academy cannot be without a leader for a single day. His Majesty has issued an order, ordering me to temporarily take over the position of dean."
Shen He listened quietly without interrupting.
Yan Qingyi took a deep breath and continued.
"But my second brother used to take care of all the affairs of the academy, and I just assisted him."
"After my second brother left, my eldest brother took over, and I became less involved in the affairs of the courtyard."
"Now that I'm suddenly asked to take full charge, many of the joints and veins are really a bit tricky."
When he said this, there was a hint of earnest request in his eyes.
"Princess, I would like to invite you to teach piano at the academy."
"At the same time, please help me manage the academy."
As soon as the words fell, the carriage was silent, with only the sound of rolling wheels.
Chen Suixin looked at Chen He in shock, then at Yan Qingyi who had a serious face. He obviously didn't expect it to be such a big deal.
And Shen He also frowned slightly.
She didn't expect that Yan Qingyi was looking for her because of Yunshan Academy.
That was a holy place in her heart, where she and Mr. Yan spent their most carefree days.
Yan Qingyi seemed to see her doubts and added.
"I know this is very presumptuous."
"But... you were once Mr. Yan's apprentice."
His voice paused, and each word was clear and distinct.
"He is also his only disciple in this life."
"No one in this world understands how he acts and how he plans things better than you."
In the corner, Xiao Jingchi, who had been playing with the Luban Lock with his head down, suddenly stopped with his fingers.
A mortise and tenon slipped from his fingers and fell onto the soft brocade cushion with an inaudible sound.
He didn't look up.
But in those eyes that were originally as clear as a child's, something as deep as the sea flashed by.
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