Chapter 364 I Want to See the Plum Blossoms Again
"stare--"
Looking into his fiancée's deep eyes, Xiao Mo smiled and explained, "Miss Lian Li is traveling the world; she may have just happened to be in the Qin Kingdom."
"Oh," Qin Siyao replied.
"However, Miss Lian's martial arts are indeed promising, and she is also skilled in military campaigns. If Miss Lian were to join our Qin state, she would surely make many contributions to our Qin state."
"Is it just to contribute to the Qin state?" Qin Siyao scoffed.
"Of course." Xiao Mo smiled, finding Si Yao's jealousy somewhat adorable. "Don't overthink it. Lian Li and I are just friends."
"Hmph!" Qin Siyao turned her head away, rubbing her small hands together in front of her, and muttered softly, "I wasn't thinking too much about it."
"Then I'll have someone tell Miss Lian that I'm not home, and that she can go directly to the Ministry of War," Xiao Mo said with a smile.
"No need." Qin Siyao turned around, head down. "You can see her, I'm not the jealous type. What can't you see?"
"Really?" Xiao Mo asked.
"Of course it's true." Qin Siyao nodded. "I'm going back now."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Siyao ran out and returned to her courtyard. Then she secretly lay down by the wall and eavesdropped with her divine sense.
"This girl."
Xiao Mo knew that Si Yao was definitely eavesdropping with her divine sense, but he didn't care and didn't set up any magic array to block divine sense detection.
"Please come in, Miss Lian," Xiao Mo said to the maid.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The maid bowed and withdrew.
Not long after, Lian Li entered Xiao Mo's courtyard.
Looking at this woman with whom he had met through a misunderstanding, Xiao Mo truly felt as if he were seeing an old friend.
At this moment, she was dressed like a chivalrous woman wandering the world, possessing an uninhibited temperament, the dignity of a general with many years of experience, and also the propriety of a well-bred lady.
"This humble woman, Lian Li, pays her respects to King Frost." Lian Li bowed to Xiao Mo with clasped hands.
“Miss Lian, there’s no need for such formalities. It has indeed been a long time since we last met.” Xiao Mo helped her up and asked curiously, “Miss Lian, would you like to become a guest minister of my Qin state?”
"What, is it not allowed?" Lian Li said with a smile. "Could it be that the Frost King looks down on this humble woman?"
"Of course not." Xiao Mo poured Lian Li a cup of tea. "If Qin can get Miss Lian's help, it will naturally be a blessing for Qin. It's just a bit of a surprise."
Lian Li shook his head, a hint of sadness in his eyes:
“During these days, I have traveled around the world, watching the people and the wars between nations, and I have been deeply moved.”
I want to try to help others, but what difference does it make if I help one, ten, or a hundred people?
Today, nations are constantly at war, and all efforts are in vain.
Not long ago I heard that my uncle had surrendered to the Qin state and was now under the command of the Frost King.
I came to Qindu to catch up with my uncle.
As they chatted, the uncle said that the Frost King had the ambition and the ability to bring peace to the world.
At this time, the Qin state was actively recruiting talented individuals from all over the world.
My uncle advised me to stay in Qin.
After pondering for several days, he decided to visit the Frost King, hoping to be granted the position of guest minister to assist him, thus repaying a past favor.
“Miss Lian is too modest. If you don’t mind, you can first serve as my deputy general and stay in the capital. Later, based on your military achievements, I will grant you an official position. What do you say?” Xiao Mo asked.
"That's only right, thank you, Frost King." Lian Li bowed in gratitude.
"By the way, I heard that the Frost King is getting married." Lian Li took out a jade pendant from her storage bag. "I don't have anything to give as a gift. This jade pendant is called the Marriage Pendant. I carved it myself. It is not a precious item. I wish the Frost King and Princess a long and happy marriage."
Xiao Mo accepted the jade pendant: "I thank you on behalf of Si Yao, young lady."
"Then this young lady will take her leave now, and will not disturb the Frost King any longer."
"Take care, young lady." Xiao Mo bowed and saw her off.
Lian Li clasped his hands in a salute, gave Xiao Mo a deep look, and then turned to leave.
Half an incense stick's time had passed since Lian Li left the Xiao residence before Qin Siyao arrived at Xiao Mo's courtyard.
Compared to her previous jealousy, Qin Siyao now seemed much more relaxed.
"Did Miss Lian leave?" Qin Siyao asked.
"I'm leaving." Xiao Mo smiled and took out the jade pendant. "This jade pendant is a congratulatory gift made by Miss Lian herself. It is a marriage pendant, with each half worn by the man and woman, and together they form a complete piece."
"This jade pendant is so beautifully made. Miss Lian is truly skillful." Qin Siyao took the jade pendant and gently stroked it with her fair fingers.
"I've already said that Miss Lian and I are just friends, nothing more. Do you believe me now?" Xiao Mo said with a smile.
"I...I didn't say you had anything."
Qin Siyao lowered her head and said guiltily.
“However, Xiao Mo,” Qin Siyao raised her head and looked earnestly into Xiao Mo’s eyes, “if you like, you can also marry Miss Lian as your concubine.”
"Silly girl, what are you saying?" Xiao Mo gently tapped the woman's head.
"I really didn't lie this time." Qin Siyao covered her head like a squirrel. "As long as you treat me well in the future and don't ignore me, it's really okay for you to take a concubine."
"You," Xiao Mo pinched her cheek, "Siyao, you said you'd only ever love me, right?"
"Yes, yes." Qin Siyao nodded.
"Since that's the case," Xiao Mo smiled slightly, "then why can't I only love you in this life?"
"But Xiao Mo."
Qin Siyao raised her eyes and blinked.
Even if you like other women, I will only ever love you in this lifetime.
“.”
Looking into the woman's clear eyes, Xiao Mo was slightly taken aback, as if something soft had gently touched his heart.
"Silly girl."
Xiao Mo flicked Qin Siyao's brow and strode out of the courtyard.
"Hey, Xiao Mo, did you hear me? I gave you a chance, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Qin Siyao shouted at Xiao Mo, her cheeks puffed out. "If you don't agree today, I won't let you marry any other girls in the future."
"No need," Xiao Mo waved his hand.
"you"
Hearing Xiao Mo's reply, Qin Siyao felt a little frustrated. She had finally made up her mind before saying those words.
but
Xiao Mo's answer, however, was like a peach blossom pastry, making Qin Siyao feel sweet and tingly in her heart.
"What are you still standing there for? Are you coming or not? The plum blossoms in Qingxiang Garden are in bloom. Didn't you want to go see them with me yesterday?" Xiao Mo turned around and said.
"Coming, coming!"
Qin Siyao put away the jade pendant and jogged after him, walking beside Xiao Mo.
Walking on the pebble path in Qingxiang Garden.
Qin Siyao's mood was as light as snowflakes falling from the sky.
She would sometimes look at the plum blossoms around her, and sometimes at the man beside her.
A moment later, Qin Siyao's gaze returned to Xiao Mo's large hand.
A small thought slowly emerged in the woman's mind.
Moreover, this thought grew stronger and stronger, gradually taking over the woman's entire heart.
"Is everything alright?"
"I don't think this counts as being unreserved, do I?"
"We're getting married the year after next."
"Xiao Mo probably doesn't think I'm a frivolous woman, does he?"
Qin Siyao's heart was beating faster and faster, her gaze was fixed more frequently on Xiao Mo's palm, and her thoughts were racing.
Quietly, Qin Siyao's fair and slender fingers gently reached into Xiao Mo's palm.
However, whenever Qin Siyao was about to touch Xiao Mo's palm, she would pull back.
But after a short while, Qin Siyao's slender hand quietly approached Xiao Mo's palm again.
After repeating this many times, Qin Siyao finally seemed to have made up her mind and gently hooked her index finger around Xiao Mo's finger.
Immediately afterwards, the woman's slender, jade-like fingers slowly sank into Xiao Mo's fingertips.
Finally, the woman's fingers intertwined with Xiao Mo's, and their palms pressed together.
Feeling the roughness and warmth of Xiao Mo's palm, Qin Siyao's cheeks turned even redder.
Xiao Mo turned his head and looked at the woman beside him.
Qin Siyao lowered her head, the blush on her cheeks spreading to her ears, like plum blossoms blooming in the courtyard.
Xiao Mo's lips curled slightly, pretending not to know anything, but his hand slowly tightened its grip on the girl's soft, boneless hand.
The woman was slightly taken aback by the strength of her beloved's hand. She lowered her head even further, pressing her body even closer to Xiao Mo.
Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao walked step by step through Qingxiang Garden.
Snowflakes fell from the sky, slowly covering the footprints left behind the two people.
After walking around Qingxiang Garden, Xiao Mo said to Qin Siyao, "These snow plum blossoms are indeed quite beautiful, but the snow seems to be getting heavier. Shall we go back?"
"Let's walk a little further," Qin Siyao gently shook her head, "I want to see the plum blossoms again."
"Let's walk a little further." Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao held hands and continued walking on the pebble path in Qingxiang Garden.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Xiao Mo asked again, "Shall we go back?"
"Let's look at it a little longer."
After another incense stick had burned, Xiao Mo looked at the woman beside him and asked, "Shall we go back?"
"Let's look at it a little longer."
Qin Siyao held Xiao Mo's palm tightly, feeling the warmth of his hand.
"Just watch for a little while longer."
(End of this chapter)
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