Chapter 151 My Heart Awaits Her
"Young lady, did you call me?"
Bai Lingxuan smiled faintly as the person approached.
She had just recognized him as the girl who sold sweet soup.
Although she didn't know why this person lived in the side courtyard of the Wan family, nor why he had called her over, she still treated him with courtesy.
“It’s me.” Wan Qiqi stopped in front of Bai Lingxuan, noticed the stains on her white fur coat, and said, “Miss Bai is of noble status and should not come here to get dirty.”
As Bai Lingxuan shook her head, the jade pendant swayed, making a crisp sound.
She did not feel ill-intentioned by Wan Qiqi's words, and remained dignified, saying gently, "My clothes are all from the hands of the common people. If the place where you live is dirty, then the things on my clothes are naturally dirty as well."
As she spoke, her eyes glanced at the gate of the side courtyard, and she asked softly, "What brings you here, young lady?"
"It's nothing. I just noticed that Miss Bai has been here for quite some time. Why didn't you knock on the door? If someone knew who you were, they would surely have greeted you."
"Visiting without a formal invitation is impolite." Bai Lingxuan glanced at the main gate and continued, "If one enters based on their status, they are no longer considered friends."
She knew that Wan Ziyan cared about his status, and therefore could not use that as an excuse.
Wan Qiqi sighed inwardly. It was indeed because of their different statuses that a wall separated the two of them.
In modern times, there is the concept of "marrying someone of equal social standing," but this was even more prevalent in ancient times.
To outsiders, the Wan family in Hefeng Town may be considered a small family, but in reality, they are not necessarily doing very well.
The servants have all left, the land and shops have all been sold off, and all that's left is this courtyard of the Wan family!
How could Wan Ziyan, in his current state, dare to meet Bai Lingxuan, who is of noble status?
Although Wan Qiqi did not know Bai Lingxuan's identity, according to the people's discussions, she should be the daughter of a high-ranking official from a prominent family, a match for royalty.
She stared at Bai Lingxuan for a long time before saying, "Without enduring the bitter cold, how can the plum blossoms exude fragrance? Miss Bai, if you can't find someone to avoid you, then wait for the wind to come."
Bai Lingxuan was stunned for a long time after hearing this, and then looked at Wan Qiqi again.
At first glance, she felt this person seemed out of place in the marketplace; upon second meeting, she found him to be poised and generous; now, she finds him to be intelligent and insightful.
Such a person should not be dressed like this, nor should they exist in a small town.
Bai Lingxuan knew exactly what Wan Qiqi was saying, but she tried to get closer to make the other party understand her insistence even more.
She forgot that pressing her too hard might only push people further away.
Not only that, but it would also make you lose face and put the other party in a difficult position.
Upon hearing this, she suddenly understood. "Thank you. May I ask your name, young lady?"
"Wan Qiqi".
"You and him..." Bai Lingxuan knew where he originally came from and had heard of this younger sister before, but she never expected to meet her like this.
Wan Qiqi nodded, "It's getting late, Miss Bai, you should go home early so your family won't worry."
"Alright." Bai Lingxuan's eyes finally lit up. She took off her sachet and handed it over. "This is a gift for Miss Wan. If you ever need anything in the future, you can take this to Yuzhou to find me."
Wan Qiqi did not refuse the call and offered to pick her up and drop her off.
The two left, and the faint floral scent of her body lingered in the air.
Wan Qiqi held the sachet to her nose and sniffed it before realizing that the scent in the air was from the sachet in her hand.
She turned around and looked at the entrance to the side courtyard. "Come out, the person has already gone far away!"
Wan Ziyan, leaning against the wall, staggered out, glanced into the distance with a pale face, then sat down on the stone steps, giving a wan smile. "Why are there so many rules?"
He had long been worn down and lost his former glory, leaving only a dejected stubbornness.
Wan Qiqi smiled and sat down beside him. "Brother, you've lost all manners. You left someone locked out and didn't care. Now you're sitting at the door. Aren't you afraid of losing face as a teacher if others see you?"
"You're just teasing me!" Wan Ziyan was almost scared to death by Wan Qiqi. He thought Wan Qiqi was going to call someone in and confront him directly!
Fortunately, this younger sister was clever; even though she hadn't said anything, she guessed what had happened.
But he also felt that Wan Qiqi shouldn't be so smart, leaving him nowhere to hide his thoughts.
Wan Qiqi tilted her head and asked, "Does Second Brother like her?"
Wan Ziyan was taken aback by Wan Qiqi's directness and remained stunned for a long time before slowly nodding, "The difference in status is too great."
Wan Qiqi shook her head, "Wrong!"
"Wrong?"
“Yes, you’re wrong!” Wan Qiqi put her hand on Wan Ziyan’s shoulder and smiled faintly. “If you’re in love, what does it matter if there’s a difference in status? Just go for it! If that doesn’t work, then work hard step by step to get closer. One day, you can walk side by side with him.”
Wan Ziyan looked at Wan Qiqi for a long time, then sighed softly, "If all the lovers in the world could really do this, they would all become a couple! It's just a pity... it's just a pity that things don't go as planned!" He had things he couldn't let go of, and he didn't have that kind of courage.
Wan Qiqi shrugged, knowing that Wan Ziyan had his own opinion, and didn't say anything more.
Everyone understands the principle, but few people can actually put it into practice, including herself.
Therefore, she did not intend for Wan Ziyan to do anything in any particular way; she only wanted him to follow his heart and have no regrets.
Take today's bandit suppression as an example. Chen Yongnian has already made up his mind to go. If she tries to stop him, it would only make things difficult for him. It would be better for her to support him and point out the risks she is worried about.
She agreed to assist in suppressing the bandits, but disliked being used as a pawn.
As dusk falls, a mule and a horse travel along the muddy road.
Chen Yongnian and Chen Yongliang felt that they hadn't been home for a long time and wanted to go home together, but the mule cart was gone, so they had to borrow a horse from Tao Ran.
Chen Yongliang rode a mule, while Chen Yongnian and Wan Qiqi rode horses.
On horseback, Wan Qiqi gripped the reins tightly, afraid that she would fall off if she let go.
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