Chapter 160 Undercurrent
In April, the sky is blue and open, white clouds are growing freely in the sky like mountains, and a breeze blows by, and there is a rustling sound all over the mountains and fields.
This is a good time for hunting. From time to time, luxury cars like BMWs drive by on the mountain roads. Farmers in Zhongnan Mountain are no longer surprised by this.
At the foot of Nanshan Mountain, in a flat area surrounded by barriers, ladies in gorgeous clothes were walking around, and it was very lively. Ming Yuji was asking the maid to adjust the position of the sun umbrella when she heard a voice of "Sister" from behind. Ming Huashang half ran over and said to her, "Sister, we are going to hunt in the forest. Do you want to go?"
Ming Yuji was startled for a moment, and then he looked far away and saw a group of young people in bright clothes standing at the edge of the woods, talking and laughing. There were both men and women among them. After a quick glance, Ming Yuji found Li Huazhang, Prince Yixing, Prince Linzi, the Lord of Yonghe County, and other descendants of the emperor. The rest of them were also the sons of the famous dukes and marquises in Chang'an. The recently popular female marquis Ren Yao, the heir of the most established family Xie Jichuan, and the eldest son of the Jiang'an Marquisate Jiang Ling were all among them.
Ming Yuji's eyes met Ming Huashang's, and something seemed to flash between them, but both of them looked calm, as if the younger sister was just going out hunting and came to ask her elder sister before leaving. Ming Yuji shook her head and said calmly, "I'll stay here to take care of it, and I won't go. Be careful on your way, and come back quickly."
Ming Huashang responded, wearing a clean and simple riding outfit, and ran back to the hunting team. After she returned, she said something to the people in the team, and they mounted their horses one after another and headed towards the forest.
Hunting in the mountains is different from ordinary entertainment. Once the horses run away, the formation will be scattered, and people who are not good at riding will easily be left alone. After a while, the people who were originally gathered together will be scattered into stars, disappearing into the thick green, and it will be difficult to find them.
Ming Yuji was looking at the backs of those people, lost in thought. Suddenly, a smiling voice came from behind, greeting: "Mrs. Ming."
Ming Yuji was startled and turned around quickly. Seeing the person coming, he was a little hesitant: "You are..."
The man who came was a handsome man with a fair face. His hair and face were carefully groomed. He held a folding fan in one hand and smiled at Ming Yuji in a suave manner: "I am Ji Wulang from the Changning Earl's Mansion. I have met Madam Ming."
Changning Marquis's Mansion? Ming Yuji was still covered in mist, but she still politely returned the greeting to Ji Wulang: "Greetings, my dear."
"Madam, you don't have to be polite. Just call me Wu Lang." Ji Wu Lang closed his fan with a swish and asked, "Madam, the forsythia flowers are in full bloom ahead. Shall we go take a look?"
In fact, Ming Yuji didn't want to go, but today was a banquet held by the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, and Ming Huashang was not there, so she was the only person in charge. Moreover, Ming Yuji knew that Ming Huashang and the others would not be able to return for a while, so she had an even greater responsibility to take good care of the guests and not lose face for the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion.
Ming Yuji smiled and said, "Okay, Wulang, please."
Ji Wulang's eyes lit up when he saw Ming Yuji accept the invitation. He talked a lot along the way, looking like a man who had seen a lot: "There are four seasons in one mountain, and the weather is different every ten miles. Zhongnan Mountain is colder than Chang'an, and the flowering period is later. Now the winter jasmine flowers in Chang'an have all withered, but they are in full bloom in Zhongnan Mountain."
Ming Yuji silently looked at the bright yellow four-petal flower branch in front of him and said calmly, "This is Lian Xuan."
She asked how come there were forsythia flowers in this month. What Ji Wulang called the forsythia flowers in full bloom was actually a mistake.
Ji Wulang was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at the tree in front of him: "This is obviously a winter jasmine..."
"The branches of the forsythia are round, hollow inside, often drooping, with darker twigs, and four petals." Ming Yuji said in a cold but firm tone, not caring about the face of the people walking with him. Ji Wulang smiled awkwardly and said, "Mrs. Ming seems to be quite knowledgeable about wild flowers and weeds."
Ming Yuji sneered: "What's the point of studying these? If you see them more often, you will remember them naturally."
Ji Wulang's expression changed slightly. He naturally did not forget that the cold beauty in front of him, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a typical Chang'an lady's appearance, actually grew up in the countryside.
Ji Wulang paused, then quickly regained his smile and said in the same voice as before: "So that's how it is. Madam Ming is really well-informed. I admire you."
Ming Yuji remained silent. Ji Wulang thought he had concealed it very well, and as long as he didn't say it out loud, the discrimination would not exist. However, when he heard the reaction of the villagers at that moment, he knew that he could not deceive anyone.
During this period, almost everyone had this expression when they saw her. While they looked down on her, how could she look down on these lazy and ignorant men?
With arms that thin, he probably doesn't have as much strength as her. If Ji Wulang were thrown back to their hometown, he would be fed to wolves in just three days, considering his eyesight, which can even confuse Huaihua with Lian Xuan.
Ming Yuji had never learned the ways of the nobles. She immediately turned cold when she was in a bad mood, not caring whether Ji Wulang could save face or not. Ji Wulang was a little embarrassed and said something to make conversation: "Just now I saw Madam Ming Er and Prince Yong went hunting, why didn't Madam Da go?"
Ming Yuji was very frugal with words and said calmly, "I don't want to go."
Ji Wulang seemed to have found a breakthrough, and smiled as he approached her and said, "Madam, are you worried about not being able to ride a horse? Don't worry, I'm a decent rider, and I can teach you."
Ming Yuji raised his eyes, glanced at him coldly, and said, "To be honest, I have been in Beidu for some time and learned horsemanship from the Turks. If Mr. Ji Wu is interested, we can bring the horses over now and compare them."
Taiyuan, the northern capital, was where the Duke of Tang started his career. The area was a mixture of Han and Hu people. After the Tang Dynasty was founded, it fought with the Turks several times. Finally, the nine Turkic clans attached themselves to the Tang Dynasty and lived scattered in the area north of Taiyuan. Ming Yuji had been to many places in Jinyang and had learned to be penny-wise, quarrel with street women, and dare to hit the heads of small hooligans with a wooden stick. In such a place, if you are not a little tough, you can't survive.
She has seen many women struggling to make a living at the bottom of society, so she particularly hates men who are superior to her and say "I'll teach you." She firmly believes that there is a price behind any gift, and a man's kindness is a bottomless pit that seems to be free.
Ming Yuji confronted him, and Ji Wulang was embarrassed at first, and then filled with anger. He was the second son of the Earl of Changning, and even though the Earl of Changning's mansion had declined slightly in recent years, there were still many women who threw themselves at him. He was always successful in the romantic world, so when had he ever tried to please a woman so attentively?
He took the initiative to lower himself, but this woman was so...unmannered. Ji Wulang also looked cold, trying to maintain his noble demeanor, saying "I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first", and turned around and walked away.
The maid of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion saw Ji Wulang walking away angrily, and ran over in fear: "Madam..."
"It's okay." Ming Yuji didn't care. She looked at the wild and blooming lian xuan, pinched off the extra branches for them, and said calmly, "Thank you, winter jasmine, go back."
Ming Yuji didn't want to face those insincere social activities, so she walked around for a while before going back. When she passed through a grove of trees, she vaguely heard a voice coming from behind: "Didn't you go to fish for that village girl who just came back from the Duke of Zhen's Mansion? Why are you back?"
Ming Yuji immediately stopped and signaled the maid to keep quiet. The people inside were unaware that someone was outside, and the conversation continued. A familiar voice said regretfully, "Don't mention it. I saw that she was pretty, so I thought I would give in and put up with the smell of dirt on her body. I didn't expect her to have such a bad temper. Even if she had a lot of wealth and the beauty of Chang'e, no one could stand this kind of woman."
"Really? Is there a woman in this world that Ji Wulang can't get?" The other men asked for details. Ji Wulang exaggerated the conversation just now. After listening to it, the other men shook their heads and said, "No, women can't get used to it. If she is like this before she gets married, how can she be okay after she gives birth to a child?"
Another shrill voice said, "How did the Duke of Zhenguo raise his daughter? His eldest daughter just came back from the countryside and she doesn't know how to behave. Why did he let her go out instead of finding a nanny to take care of her?"
"You don't know this." The man who spoke first said, "Duke Zhenguo didn't have a son in order to protect Prince Yong. Such a great favor, shouldn't the royal family compensate him well? His little daughter and Prince Yong were raised as a dragon and phoenix. I heard that they slept in the same bed when they were young. There is no mistress to look after her in the Ming family. If she doesn't marry Prince Yong, who will dare to marry her in the future? Haven't you seen her always following Prince Yong's actions these days? It seems that Duke Zhenguo intends to promote a Princess of Yong. In the future, Prince Yong will be both an adopted son and a son-in-law, and he will be rich and prosperous for the rest of his life. With a little daughter who is a princess, it doesn't matter who the eldest daughter marries."
The maid was angry when she heard this, but Ming Yuji raised her hand to stop the maid's movements. She listened to every word quietly. Ji Wulang said, "For the sake of the relationship with Prince Yong, it's okay to marry a country bumpkin. But her temper is too bad, it's a pity for her face. Women, it's better to be gentle and considerate."
Another man advised: "It's just a plaque. If you really can't stand it, give her a yard and send her away, and just make her a few close friends."
The man inside smiled knowingly, and then started talking about which brothel in Pingkangfang had a new Hu Ji, and which courtesan had the best skills. The maid blushed, not knowing whether she was angry or embarrassed. Ming Yuji pushed aside the leaves, glanced inside, and turned away.
After they came out, the maid followed Ming Yuji and said hesitantly, "Madam, those are the most useless and dissolute young men in Chang'an. It's impossible to get ivory out of a dog's mouth. Don't be angry..."
Ming Yuji came back to his senses, smiled at the maid, and said, "It's okay. I know what they said. I have heard much worse words than this. There is nothing to be angry about."
The maid didn't believe Ming Yuji really didn't care. She looked at Ming Yuji's face and said carefully, "Madam, just forget about those bad words you heard. Don't take them to heart. Although the Duke favors the Second Madam, he is sincere to you. You must not bear a grudge against the Second Madam."
Ming Yuji smiled softly and said in a low voice: "I know."
During this time, Ming Huashang took her to various banquets frequently, and Ming Yuji quickly learned how to wear complicated formal clothes, what to say and what etiquette to use. She was quickly assimilated into the aristocratic class, and was familiar with chatting and greeting the ladies of various families. From the outside, she seemed to be no different from those aristocratic ladies who were born and raised in Chang'an.
However, the hidden ridge of heaven trapped her like a chessboard. Ming Yuji knew that what Ji Wulang and his people said was true. No matter what she was like, in the eyes of the officials and noble families in Chang'an, she was just a rude and rude country woman.
She also met some men who showed interest in her, but when these men smiled at her, they did not see her.
The Duke of Zhenguo has no sons, so he will definitely prepare a huge dowry for his daughter. If he marries her, he will get half of the Duke of Zhenguo's property. In addition, Ming Yuji has a sister who is likely to marry into the Prince of Yong's mansion. If he can become a brother-in-law to the Prince of Yong, then after the Li family returns to the throne, why worry about not being able to rise to prominence?
They are either after money or power, and none of them is after Ming Yuji.
The banquet venue was soon approaching, Ming Yuji could smell the scent of perfume in front of her. She couldn't help but stop and look around slowly.
Men and women dressed in large and gorgeous clothes were scattered in groups of three or five among the flowers, and maids were carrying golden cups of fine wine, shuttling everywhere. Everyone was laughing, their voices were appropriate and subtle, as if they were in a fairyland on earth.
Ming Yuji felt that such a grand banquet was desolate. She suddenly had a sense of illusion. Was she going to live like this from now on?
While Ming Yuji was distracted, the people inside had already seen her. A young lady held Ming Yuji's hand affectionately and said coquettishly, "Mrs. Ming, we are still short of one person for the leaf play, please come quickly."
Ming Yuji resisted the urge to pull his hand away and said with a smile, "I don't know how to fight."
The young lady's smile froze slightly, as if she had just remembered that Ming Yuji had returned from the countryside, and then she smiled flawlessly, "It's okay, I don't know how to play, I'll learn once I get the hang of it."
Ming Yuji was forcibly pulled to her seat and played leaf games with a group of women whose names she couldn't even pronounce. She wasn't lying, she really didn't know how to play these pastimes, but as a member of the Xuanxiao Guards and an elite in the surveillance department, she had one advantage, which was a good memory.
After losing two games in a row, Ming Yuji remembered the rules and neither lost nor won in the third game. From the fourth game onwards, the situation was reversed. The other ladies were crushed five games in a row and their faces looked a little unhappy.
A lady smiled and said, "Mrs. Ming, you are really good at joking. You even tricked us into thinking we didn't know how to fight."
"I really don't know how to play." Ming Yuji said truthfully, "I just learned it. If I knew how to play, I wouldn't have lost the previous two games."
The ladies laughed apologetically. Seeing that they were about to lose the game again, one of them threw down her cards, fanned herself and said, "It's so hot. Where are those hunters? Why haven't they come back yet?"
Ming Yuji threw the remaining cards in her hand slowly, and sure enough, she won again. The lady next to her was a little annoyed and asked, "Madam Ming, it's been so long, why don't you see Madam Second?"
Ming Yuji's expression remained unchanged as he said calmly, "She went hunting with Pingnan Hou. I didn't want to go, so I didn't follow her."
The ladies at the table murmured, exchanged glances, and tacitly changed the subject. They thought they were being smart, but Ming Yuji wanted to roll his eyes.
It seemed that everyone thought she was just being stubborn, that she couldn't fit into that top circle, but she said she didn't want to go. In fact, Ming Yuji really didn't want to go.
The nobles enjoyed hunting, but as a child who grew up in the countryside, she didn't think hunting was fun. Besides, those people didn't go hunting.
Some time ago, Ming Huashang secretly told her about Li Huazhang's plan. Ming Yuji thought Li Huazhang must be crazy, but thinking about it, it was not surprising.
The former wolf king is getting older and older, and is gradually becoming unable to do his job. Sooner or later, there will be a fight among the wolf pack to establish a new wolf king.
Ming Yuji was not surprised that the Li family wanted to overthrow the empress, she was just surprised that they would tell her about it. You know, she is a member of the Xuanxiao Guard and belongs to the supervision team.
This is like a thief entering a store and telling the shopkeeper that he is going to steal something, or a wanted criminal holding a bounty and asking the officer to keep it a secret. It is equally outrageous.
If she were still Su Yuji, she would have reported Shuangbi's rebellion without hesitation and tried to instigate members of Xuanxiaowei, but now she also has the surname Ming.
Her biological father is firmly tied to the Crown Prince Zhang Huai, and her sister seems to be deeply in love with Li Huazhang. She does not believe in loyalty to the emperor and love for the country, and that a minister should die for the emperor. She firmly believes that the noblest sentiment in the world is to live, and the most important people are her family. No matter who the emperor is, it has nothing to do with her, but if the emperor is a member of the Li family, her father and sister seem to be happier.
Ming Yuji could only acquiesce, pretending that she didn't know that Ming Huashang and Li Huazhang were using the banquet as an excuse to recruit coup forces, and pretending that she didn't know that those people went up the mountain to hunt as a cover, and their real purpose was to get rid of the crowd and have a secret talk in the forest. She sat at the foot of the mountain like a blind person, playing with leaves with a group of idiots, to ensure that Ming Huashang and Li Huazhang's secret talk would not be disturbed.
The Queen granted the Xuanxiao Guard special privileges, and Ming Yuji also did a lot for the Queen. She did not owe the Queen anything. However, when she and Su Xingzhi were in the most difficult time, the only one who lent them a hand was the Queen. She gave them a place to live, taught them how to protect themselves, and also led Su Xingzhi into the government. This kindness cannot be denied no matter what.
Ming Yuji doesn't have such big ambitions. She doesn't want to think about whether the queen is a tyrant or whether the Li family is traitors. She just wants the people around her to live well.
Not getting involved in their actions and not helping them rebel against the Queen was her last insistence as a Xuanxiaowei.
As for those Ji Wulangs who couldn't fit into the upper circles, didn't even realize that Chang'an was about to change, and could only gain a sense of superiority by humiliating those of lower status, Ming Yuji really didn't want to waste his energy. They were just a bunch of idiots, so let them be.
Ming Yuji was bored and had nothing to do, so she went up the mountain to "hunt" those people and finally came back. The banquet hall, which had been stagnant, immediately became lively, and many people gathered there. Ming Yuji did not join in the fun, she stood outside and glanced at the horses of those people without making a sound.
It was normal to have more or less prey, but for some people, it was very strange to get almost nothing with their riding skills. Ming Yuji sighed in her heart, thinking that these people's disguise skills needed to be improved. Just by meeting them, she had guessed that Li Huazhang had kidnapped those people.
Ming Huashang squeezed out of the crowd and skipped to find Ming Yuji: "Sister, I'm back!"
Compared to Ming Huashang's enthusiasm, Ming Yuji was much more reserved. She just nodded calmly, and when Ming Huashang approached, she asked casually, "How many prey did you kill today?"
Ming Huashang was stunned for a moment, confusion flashed in her eyes, but she quickly replied: "Not much, I'm not a good rider, I can't even catch up with a rabbit."
Ming Yuji responded and stopped asking. Ming Huashang instinctively felt that Ming Yuji's question was wrong, Jiang Ling would say nonsense, but with Ming Yuji's personality, she would not say anything if she didn't want to, and it was impossible for her to be aimless. Ming Huashang turned around to look at the horse team, and when she noticed the prey behind the horses, she was slightly startled and suddenly realized.
There is always a loophole. They actually forgot to perform the whole act. I guess they need to be more careful next time.
The empress had already shown clear signs of establishing Li as the heir, and the princes of the Li family suddenly became the hottest in Chang'an. As soon as they showed up, they were surrounded by people. Li Huazhang was just not paying attention, and Ming Huashang disappeared. He looked out with his height advantage and saw Ming Huashang and Ming Yuji at the edge.
In terms of ignoring people, they
The sisters were surprisingly consistent. Li Huazhang sighed softly in his heart and resigned himself to going to look for her.
Li Huazhang is now in the limelight in Chang'an. When he was still Ming Huazhang, he was disobedient to his superiors and often contradicted them. He was not well-received in the court. Many people thought he was arrogant and ignorant of the ways of the world. But when he became the King of Yong, the same thing was immediately reversed. Arrogance became outstanding ability, and ignorance of the ways of the world became serving the country and the people and not caring about trivial matters.
With Li Huazhang in Jingzhao Prefecture, no one would be so blind as to become the Jingzhao Yin. Li Huazhang naturally took over the real power of Jingzhao Prefecture. He ordered the reopening of old case files, rectified the atmosphere of Jingzhao Prefecture, established rules that all murder cases must be solved, and recruited talents regardless of their background.
For a person like this, the fiefdom of Yongzhou and the reputation of Prince Zhang Huai are enough for him to live a life of luxury, but he still wants to keep trying to gain merit. This really leaves no way for others to survive.
If Li Chongrun was still alive, the two could still argue over who had a more noble status, but the prince's only legitimate son was dead, and Li Huazhang became the undisputed number one of the royal family, with countless people trying to curry his favor. As soon as Li Huazhang made a move, everyone else's eyes turned to him. He walked through the crowd and walked straight to the two people standing the farthest away, asking, "Why are you standing here?"
Ming Yuji raised his eyebrows and asked, "What else? Should we go to greet you?"
The people behind were stunned. How dare this woman talk to King Yong like this? However, Li Huazhang had a good temper and explained in a gentle voice: "That's not what I meant. I just worry that I have neglected you two. Is everything going well today?"
Ming Yuji glanced at the crowd in front of him and said, "It should be going well."
Li Huazhang's eyebrows moved slightly, and he heard something unusual: "Should?"
Ming Yuji's eyes were cold and clear, and he said, "Yes, because I don't know if it is normal for someone to say that the Ming family is asking for a favor and forcing His Royal Highness Prince Yong to repay the Ming family."
Li Huazhang and Ming Huashang were both startled. Li Huazhang's face obviously turned cold. He turned around and scanned the crowd. The people who were talking and laughing suddenly fell silent. Li Huazhang turned around and asked with obvious suppressed anger: "Who said that?"
Ming Yuji glanced at Ji Wulang and others with pale faces. Obviously, he had realized that Ming Yuji had heard their conversation. Ming Yuji sneered and said, "I can't remember the specific people, so King Yong doesn't have to take it to heart. It's just that I have a bad temper and I can't help but say some things. I haven't learned etiquette and don't understand the concept of virtue. If others point fingers at me, it's fine if they are telling the truth, but if they are making up stories, I will have to scold them in person. Especially speculating about innocent women is not what a respectable person should do, King Yong, don't you think?"
Li Huazhang's eyes darkened. Someone actually said something about Shang Shang? No wonder Ming Yuji didn't look at him well.
Li Huazhang took a deep breath, calmed down, and said, "I was inconsiderate, and you are right. I always feel that this is a matter between me and the Duke of Zhenguo, and there is no need to tell others, but if anyone dares to point fingers at Second Lady, I will never tolerate it. The Duke of Zhenguo is like my biological father in my heart, and you two are like my brothers and sisters. I do intend to ask the Duke of Zhenguo to marry Second Lady Lady, but I have always felt that I am not ready, so I dare not tell the Duke. Today is a good opportunity to talk about it, and I hope that my eldest sister can help me say a few good words to the Duke. If I can marry Second Lady, it will be the luck of my life."
Li Huazhang said these words to Ming Yuji and Ming Huashang, but his voice was clear and firm, and his words made a loud sound, obviously speaking to the group of people behind him. Ming Huashang was caught off guard and exposed in front of everyone, and she felt bad all over. Ming Yuji glanced at the shy Ming Huashang and said reluctantly: "Okay, I will tell my father. However, although Prince Yong is a noble, our Zhenguo Mansion does not want to be a vine that clings to the powerful. If Second Lady is not willing, please ask Prince Yong to find another good wife."
"There is no better woman than Er Niang." This time, Li Huazhang's eyes were filled with truth and sincerity, and he said seriously, "If it weren't for Er Niang, I would have planned to remain single for the rest of my life. I should thank Er Niang for what I have today. If she is willing to marry me, I will be honored."
Ming Yuji was satisfied with Li Huazhang for once. As she said, she had no intention of arguing with Ji Wulang and other idiots. After all, it was true that she came from the countryside and had a bad temper, but they should never, ever speculate about Ming Huachang with those dirty thoughts.
Ming Yuji held back her anger after hearing those words, but she knew that Ji Wulang was just a small fry at best. Without them, there would be another group of gossipers. The real root of the matter was Li Huazhang.
He is the king, they are the subjects, he is the brother, they are the sister, he is the man, they are the woman. If Li Huazhang does not express his opinion, what practical use will Ming Yuji have even if he teaches Ji Wulang a lesson?
Fortunately, Li Huazhang has a good attitude and is willing to solve problems. When encountering problems, his first reaction is to listen and negotiate, instead of blaming them for losing face. If Ming Huashang likes such a person, it's okay to just be with him.
As for whether the Li family agrees or not, and what the palace will think, that is Li Huazhang's business. Since he wants to marry Ming Huashang, he should take care of his own family affairs and not cause trouble for Ming Huashang. If he can't handle it well, then don't marry her.
Ming Yuji nodded calmly, turned to Ming Huashang and said, "Let's go, it's time to go home."
Ming Huashang's head was buzzing, and she didn't know how she walked out of that place and sat on the carriage. When the carriage started, she seemed to wake up from a dream, and her cheeks suddenly flushed.
Ming Huashang thought of Jiang Ling, Ren Yao and the others who were there just now, and wailed, covering her face and said, "It's over, I can't face anyone anymore."
Ming Yuji glanced at her and said, "I just remembered it now. I have never seen a fool like you who would risk his life for him but not want any promises."
"I believe him." Ming Huashang leaned against the carriage, recalling the scene just now. Although it was embarrassing, she couldn't control the smile on her face. "I know who he is. There are some things that don't need to be told to outsiders."
Ming Yuji nodded. Okay, she got it. She was an outsider. She reminded him coldly, "Every woman feels that she has met the right person when she falls in love, and that she can trust that person, but in the end, there are many who are deceived and their families are broken up. Their family is especially dangerous, so you should be more careful."
"I know." Ming Huashang moved to Ming Yuji's side and hugged her arm without saying anything. "I know that my sister is doing this for my own good. You are the one who speaks hard but is soft-hearted. Don't worry, our family will be together and our lives will get better and better."
Ming Yuji's whole body stiffened after being hugged by the arm, but this feeling was not exactly the same as being hugged by an unfamiliar woman at a banquet. She didn't dare to move half of her body, and after a while, she pushed Ming Huashang's hand away with disgust: "Go sit over there, it's too hot."
Ming Huashang responded obediently and sat up straight, but she didn't move away. She still stayed beside Ming Yuji and asked, "Sister, have you considered what kind of husband you want to find in the future?"
Husband? Ming Yuji's face gradually faded as she thought of the people who had shown kindness to her during this period. She said in a cold tone, "I haven't thought about it. I don't need it. With this little time, I might as well think about what to do with the affairs of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion."
Ming Huashang nodded and asked, "That's true. By the way, why haven't you seen Brother Su for a while? He has taken care of you for many years and is like a half-brother to me. Why don't you ask him to come out with you?"
Ming Yuji glanced at her with a strange look on his face: "You want to get him involved in your affairs?"
"No, no." Ming Huashang denied it helplessly, "I just wanted him to move around. It would be a pity if we lose contact like this."
"Oh." Ming Yuji responded calmly, saying nonchalantly, "I sent him an invitation, but he didn't come. There's no need to invite him in the future."
Ming Huashang looked at Ming Yuji's expression. If she really didn't care, she wouldn't have been when she talked about her husband just now. Ming Huashang didn't say much, still smiling and said: "Okay, then I'll send him an invitation next time and invite him to visit my house. It just so happens that I angry also have some cases that I want to ask him for advice."
Ming Yuji snorted, still unhappily saying, "Don't worry about him."
Ming Huashang smiled and took Ming Yuji's hand, saying seriously: "That won't work. I need him to solve the case. If the file is returned by the procuratorate, then my work will be in vain."
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