She was very happy that Jiang He was able to bring her to meet the late Marquis Dingyuan and his wife.
Bai Qian has always been straightforward. Faced with Jiang He's series of words, Bai Qian looked down at their clasped hands, and then her eyes slowly became firm. "Jiang He, you said you wouldn't betray me?"
"I will never let you down in this life."
"Me too."
Bai Qian released Jiang He's hand, then reached out and hugged Jiang He's neck. "Jiang He, you actually like me!"
Only at this moment, feeling Jiang He's heartbeat quicken, did Bai Qian feel a sense of reality that everything had finally settled down.
The person she had liked for so many years actually liked her back.
Thinking of this, Bai Qian couldn't help but smile. "Jiang He, say it again, you like me."
Jiang He lifted Bai Qian to her feet with just a little effort. "Say what again, huh?"
Held suspended in mid-air in his arms, Bai Qian's pretty face instantly turned bright red. The overly intimate contact made her momentarily hesitant to meet Jiang He's gaze, her words becoming somewhat slurred, "Just say... the person you love is me..."
"Heaven and earth bear witness, and my parents' coffins are here. Ah Qian, don't you believe me?"
Jiang He's tone carried a hint of grievance.
"I believe you, I just want to hear it a few more times." After saying that, Bai Qian couldn't hold back any longer and buried her head in Jiang He's chest. Hearing Jiang He's heartfelt laughter and feeling the vibrations from his chest, a crystal tear rolled down Bai Qian's cheek.
That's wonderful, thank God.
Thankfully, she came.
......
Inside Lingzhou City, Jiang He, seemingly oblivious to everyone else, led Bai Qian through the bustling streets, attracting the attention of almost everyone present.
Their lord was actually holding hands with a young boy! And their behavior was so intimate; he even bought the boy candied hawthorns!
“My lord—” Bai Qian noticed the gazes of those around her and deliberately drew out her voice, “I want to eat that sugar figurine.”
Bai Qian, dressed as a man, had red lips and white teeth, and her eyes and brows had a lively quality that captivated the men around her.
Jiang He frowned slightly and turned to the side to block most of Bai Qian's view.
"My lord, aren't you going to buy it for me?"
Bai Qian blinked her eyes, and Jiang He helplessly tugged at the corners of his mouth. In this state, he wouldn't say no even if you asked for the stars in the sky.
"purchase."
Upon hearing this, Bai Qian jumped up excitedly and ran to the sugar figurine stall. "Uncle, I want a little rabbit-shaped one."
The old man was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. He stared at Bai Qian for a while before realizing what was happening, and a kind smile appeared on his face.
This is no young man, she's clearly a pretty young lady!
They're going to have the Lady of Dingyuan in Lingzhou City!
While Bai Qian was intently watching the old man's actions, on the other side, a woman dressed in plain clothes brought a child who barely reached Jiang He's waist to Jiang He's front.
"My lord."
Jiang He seemed extremely familiar with the two people in front of her. "Er Gou, have you been listening to your sister lately?"
The boy called Er Gou nodded heavily. "My lord, I've been listening to my sister a lot lately, so she promised to come out and buy me candied hawthorns."
"Since you're so obedient, then I'll buy it for you."
The conversation caught Bai Qian's attention. Bai Qian walked over with the sugar figurine in her hand. "What's this?"
"These are Liu'er and her younger brother Er Gou. Their parents died early, so I had someone find Liu'er a job, and this is how we met."
The woman called Liu'er listened to Jiang He and Bai Qian's conversation, her eyes flickering slightly. Who exactly was this person? The Marquis was actually referring to himself as "I" in front of this person.
Bai Qian nodded upon hearing this, squatted down to be at eye level with Er Gou, and asked, "Little guy, would you like a candy figurine?"
As she spoke, she handed the sugar figurine to Er Gou. Er Gou first turned to look at his sister, and seeing that she didn't stop him, he reached out and took it, saying, "Thank you, brother."
Bai Qian chuckled, her gaze towards Jiang He seeming to say: "Look, this kid calls me 'brother.'"
Jiang He smiled indulgently, reached out and pulled Bai Qian up. The intimate sight of the two brought tears to Liu'er's eyes.
"What's wrong?" Jiang He was a little confused. "Did those people cause trouble at your house again?"
Liu'er kept shaking her head. Jiang He looked to Bai Qian for help, but Bai Qian glared at him and strode forward, leaving Jiang He stunned for a moment before he quickly followed.
......
Why are you suddenly angry?
Jiang He asked in confusion, "Axi, slow down. If you walk too fast, I'll catch up."
"Are there still people that the Marquis can't catch up with?" Seeing Jiang He's completely bewildered expression, Bai Qian sighed helplessly. Well, the young lady Liu'er was very restrained just now, and her behavior was within the bounds of propriety.
If anyone's to blame, it's this innocent-looking man in front of you!
Bai Qian glanced around and saw a clothing store on the side. After thinking for a moment, she went straight in.
Bai Qian was overwhelmed by the variety of ruqun (traditional Chinese dresses) in the store, so she simply pulled Jiang He along, saying, "Pick one for me."
"Choose a ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress)?"
Under Bai Qian's unwavering gaze, Jiang He reached out and touched the tip of his pen, then with a wave of his hand, selected the most beautiful set in the store.
Bai Qian took the ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) to change, while Jiang He began to feel intense anticipation.
Not only Jiang He, but also the people outside the shop who had been watching the two walk in were all wide-eyed and waiting to see what would happen next. After all, what were two grown men doing in a girl's clothing store?
After an incense stick had burned, the curtain was lifted by a pair of delicate hands.
Jiang He's eyes flashed with intense amazement.
Bai Qian was dressed in a fiery red robe, which made her skin appear even whiter than snow. She seemed a little uncomfortable in the new dress, and looking at Jiang He's expression, she pursed her lips and asked, "How is it?"
"Extremely beautiful."
Jiang He couldn't help but take a few steps forward and place his large hand on Bai Qian's slender waist. "I don't know whether to say that the clothes suit you or you suit the clothes."
When the two walked out together, the air around them seemed to freeze for a moment.
This is no young man! This is clearly their Lady Hou.
"My lord, is this the Lady Marquis?" someone asked boldly, followed by various laughs. Bai Qian turned to look at Jiang He and saw his firm expression. "This is the woman I admire."
"As for whether she will become the Lady of the Marquis, that will have to wait until I go to the capital to propose marriage. If her family agrees, then she will become the Lady of the Marquis."
They gave Bai Qian plenty of respect and care.
"Greetings, Lord Marquis; greetings, Lady Marquis."
Upon hearing this, everyone knelt down. Judging from the Marquis's words, this was now a foregone conclusion that she would become the Marquis's wife.
Bai Qian felt the warmth emanating from the large hand around her waist, and her pretty face flushed slightly.
Lady Dingyuan...
It was a title she had dreamed of countless times.
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