Chapter 282 Qin Xiaochen Comes to Seek
“Are you sure?
Why does it sound so unreliable to me?
The prince..."
Some words were left unsaid, but the hesitation in his eyes was evident. Jiang Wan felt that what Lord Qin had said was indeed logical, but also quite far-fetched.
It was rare to see such a confused look on this girl's face. Qin Zhenning couldn't help but raise his hand to touch her head while laughing. Fortunately, he came to his senses in time and quickly turned his embarrassed fingers to the teacup on the table.
He casually picked it up, took a sip, and put it down again before continuing to speak soothingly in a gentle voice.
"For now, let's just take it one step at a time. Things in this world are changing rapidly, and the best way to break through is to remain constant in the face of change.
You really don't need to worry too much, even if I am really wrong.
You have your fiefdoms, and the King of Qi has the Imperial Edict to protect you. I will also leave you some resources, so you won’t have to worry about your life.”
His tone was so calm and matter-of-fact, as if he was born to be the one to support her.
Jiang Wan raised his eyes and looked over.
Opposite me are a pair of gentle eyes, like water and like mountains.
"Thank you, sir."
She didn't know when it started, but she always called him "Sir".
Jiang Wan remembered reading in the history books of the previous dynasty Daqi that in some places and prefectures, children also addressed their parents as "adults."
Maybe Lord Qin also knew it, maybe Lord Qin didn't know it. But every time Lord Qin heard it, he was obviously very happy.
"No thanks, it's my duty."
You are the only sweetness left in my bitter life now. I should do anything for you.
He would never say these words of guilt, just as he would never allow himself to stand beside the mother and daughter openly.
I have already failed them in this life, so I cannot tarnish their good reputation any further.
Looking down at the bulging belly, it clearly looked a bit clumsy, but Qin Zhenning felt happier the more he looked at it.
He also tried to find out about the bad girl he liked from the child's current condition. Was she like this when she was pregnant with his child?
But he didn't dare to think about it too much. The more he thought about it, the more heart-wrenching the pain became.
"How are you feeling lately? Are you feeling unwell? Is your child fussy?"
"Everything is fine. I have always been strong since I was a child. Don't worry about me."
"Don't be careless! Although you say you have some strength, I read in medical books that pregnancy is different for women than usual. If you're not careful, you might even risk miscarriage.
Still need to pay more attention.
If you don't understand something, just ask your mother; she has experience. If there's anything missing, ask your father to send me a message and I'll find it for you.
Your pregnancy will become heavier in a while, so don’t go out and wander around. What if it gets unsafe?..."
"Okay, I understand. Don't worry..."
Both of them were trying their best to reassure each other.
Time flew by so quickly that Qin Zhenning felt as if he had just opened the door to welcome the child in, and in the blink of an eye he was about to send her out.
"Can you see the road clearly with a veil on?
Slow down and don't fall.
It's very hot now, so take it off as soon as you get in the car.
Don't open the car windows too wide, and don't let the wind blow in."
He stood behind the door and chattered incessantly, not at all like the Minister of Personnel who should be aloof and indifferent with great power.
"I understand. My Lord, please go back soon. It's hot, don't stay here any longer."
"Okay, I'll be leaving soon. You get in the car first, and I'll be leaving soon too."
He couldn't send her out openly. If someone with ulterior motives found out something and dug deeper, bringing a stigma upon her and her daughter, he would never be able to atone for his sins even if he died.
Jiang Wan took off his veil when he got into the carriage, gently opened a corner of the carriage window, and nodded goodbye to the person behind the half-closed door opposite.
"I'm leaving now, take care, my lord."
"Um."
He whipped the horse and the hooves made a clattering sound.
Qin Zhenning felt that the carriage had taken not only his daughter but also the rest of his life. He also felt like a rat hiding in the dark, greedy and powerless.
He could only hide behind the door and watch the carriage go away with his eyes open, watching her pass the chess club and the silver shop, then turn right and completely disappear from sight.
All the anger drained away from his eyes bit by bit, and he turned back into the cold and aloof Qin Zhenning, the son of a noble family.
About half an hour later, he hurriedly left the restaurant he owned, returned to the Ministry of Personnel to handle his official duties, and then resigned and returned home at dusk.
He had separated from the old house many years ago. Although it was not too far away and he had not separated from the family in name, he lived in his own house.
Except for the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month when he would go back to pay his respects to his mother, he usually lived in the Qin Mansion on Qiu Shui Street, oh no, it should be called the Shangshu Mansion now.
But today, this mansion not only welcomed the return of its owner, but also welcomed guests.
"Master, the eldest son is here and has been waiting in the hall for a long time."
The butler waited at the gatehouse to report the news to the master, which made people frown slightly.
"knew."
He lifted his robe and walked into the mansion with calm steps. This man was born a gentleman, and many people had never seen him lose his composure over the years.
At least Qin Xiaochen had never seen it before. In his impression, his third uncle should always be so extraordinary and indifferent.
He had no memory of his father. When he was young and ignorant, he once believed that what his mother said was true and that his very perfect third uncle was his father.
Later, when he grew up and became more sensible, he finally understood the truth from many aspects. He was extremely ashamed and had many regrets. Why couldn't he really be Qin Zhenning's son?
For so many years, he had always used his uncle as his role model. Fortunately, he had finally learned a little bit. The Qin family had a son who was both talented and handsome, and the reputation of "double Tanhua" (two top scholars) in the family finally spread throughout the capital.
He was quite proud of it.
"Nephew greets uncle!"
Even though he had already passed the imperial examination and was chosen by the emperor to enter the Hanlin Academy as a noble Hanlin, he remained as well-behaved and polite as before, displaying the demeanor of a noble family.
"No need to be polite."
"Thank you, uncle!"
Qin Zhenning walked to the main seat and sat down. He looked at his fairly outstanding nephew and raised his hand to give instructions.
"Please sit down and have some tea."
"Thank you, uncle!"
The housekeeper came over and served tea again and then left, leaving only the uncle and nephew in the room.
"What do you want to see me for?"
Neither his voice nor his attitude was warm, but Qin Xiaochen had become accustomed to the other party's indifference and had adapted well to it over the years.
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