Meng Qingqian didn't have many personal items. Besides the clothes a woman needs to wear, she had a jade pendant and a bell.
The bell was naturally used in conjunction with the Soul-Devouring Pill to restrict He Yunxiao.
Upon seeing this item, Meng Qingqian felt a little calmer after the various emotions stirred up by He Yunxiao in her heart.
Well, although He Yunxiao had unintentionally broken down his defenses, his life was still in his own hands. Between the two, life was more important. However, he'd heard that those who had taken the Soul-Devouring Pill wouldn't live long, which wouldn't do. He Yunxiao was of great use; he couldn't die so easily.
Meng Qingqian gripped the bell tightly in her hand, then removed the red string from her jade pendant, threaded it through the bell's hole, and hung the bell around her neck, keeping it close to her body.
The bell wasn't big, but it fit her perfectly hanging on her chest. However, it didn't matter if the bell was a little bigger or smaller, since it was deeply embedded in her soft flesh and couldn't move anyway.
With this item close to her body, serving as protection and a psychological suggestion, Meng Qingqian's mind calmed down a bit, preventing her from blushing and her heart racing when she saw He Yunxiao, and from being so overwhelmed that she couldn't even speak.
However, the bells hanging around the neck are very easy to make noise when walking, so we need to find a solution.
Meng Qingqian had already changed out of her old clothes. Among the clothes she changed out of were her old underpants and the handkerchief that He Yunxiao had given her.
Both of these things need to be washed thoroughly.
Meng Qingqian thought for a moment, then, without disturbing the maid, took out a small knife for self-defense, cut a piece of dry, soft cloth from her underpants, and stuffed it into the bell to block out sound. As for the rest of the underpants, she lit a candle and burned it.
Completely destroy the evidence.
The only evidence that can prove she has broken down is He Yunxiao's handkerchief and He Yunxiao himself.
Meng Qingqian thought for a moment, but still didn't destroy the handkerchief He Yunxiao had given her. He himself was evidence; destroying it now would be pointless. Besides, that scoundrel He Yunxiao had many tricks up his sleeve; he could easily buy the same style of handkerchief as before, the one smeared with her saliva, to provoke her.
Thinking about it this way, it would be better to leave the handkerchief behind, wash it clean, and show that she didn't care. This "I don't care" approach would make He Yunxiao more obedient and well-behaved.
After washing her body, changing her clothes, and putting on the bell, Meng Qingqian instructed her maid to wash herself carefully and keep the handkerchief safe before heading to the waiting room for her appointment.
To be fair, perhaps due to the long hours spent reviewing memorials, Meng Qingqian always acted very quickly, even when it came to changing clothes.
Half an hour after leaving He Yunxiao, Meng Qingqian arrived at the reception room and saw He Yunxiao again.
After the pink peony handkerchief incident, even with the bell to calm her down, Meng Qingqian was unable to face He Yunxiao with a completely calm mind.
A barely perceptible blush appeared on Meng Qingqian's face, and her heart and breathing quickened slightly when facing He Yunxiao.
He Yunxiao originally planned to wait an hour, and if no one came, he would take his leave. He knew how quickly women changed clothes. Don't have any illusions about them.
Although discussing important matters concerning the bank's development was crucial, he also promised Chu Chu he would visit her that afternoon. Between the female lead and his career, He Yunxiao would always choose the female lead.
He Yunxiao has always been very clear-headed about this kind of thing, even in his previous life.
What was the purpose of going to school in my past life? To make money.
What is the purpose of building a career in this life? (Female protagonist)
The female lead comes first, career second; we can't put the cart before the horse.
As a result, less than an hour later, less than half an hour later, the antidote came back after changing his clothes.
“Miss Li, your outfit is quite nice, but if you could wear something more feminine, you would definitely look even more beautiful. Not to mention, those ladies from noble families certainly cannot compare to you in beauty.”
He Yunxiao had something to ask Li Qingmeng, and upon seeing her, he took the opportunity to shower her with compliments.
Meng Qingqian prided herself on her unparalleled beauty and would never have accepted such a "clumsy compliment." But He Yunxiao was different from others; to her, he was special among special people, an exception among exceptions.
Even though Meng Qingqian wasn't happy at all because of He Yunxiao's praise, she felt a little ashamed because He Yunxiao took the initiative to talk to her, which brought back memories.
Her pretty face flushed slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Meng Qingqian sat down opposite He Yunxiao and said, "Young Master He, what do you want to say? Now."
Having failed to get closer to her, He Yunxiao scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "Miss Li, you know I'm in business, right? That Daqi Bank."
Meng Qingqian, being well-informed, replied, "I know, but it seems that the Du family girl is in charge lately. You don't want your bank anymore?"
He Yunxiao said, "Yes, that's what I wanted to say. I'm planning, um... to ask you for help... You know, for us business people, there are always times when things aren't convenient..."
Meng Qingqian looked at He Yunxiao suspiciously: "You want to borrow money again?"
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "It's not that bad. Here." He Yunxiao took out a silver note with ten thousand taels of silver and handed it to Meng Qingqian. "I'm returning the money I borrowed from you last time."
Meng Qingqian looked at He Yunxiao in surprise.
You see, it hadn't even been a few days since she lent He Yunxiao the money she lent him. Yet, He Yunxiao had earned 10,000 taels of silver and repaid her within days—such earning efficiency was simply unbelievable.
Meng Qingqian looked up and stared directly at He Yunxiao, trying to detect any signs of insecurity in his expression and actions. However, He Yunxiao remained quite confident, and he gave the money with complete composure, showing no sign of reluctance or pain.
On the contrary, it was He Yunxiao who had broken down her defenses. After briefly looking directly into He Yunxiao's eyes, an unbearable feeling of shyness and shame welled up inside her. Her heart raced, her breathing quickened, and blood rushed to her pretty face, gradually revealing a blush on her cheeks.
Meng Qingqian was unconvinced. Usually, she was the one who intimidated others with her eyes. How could she be so easily defeated by He Yunxiao?
After persisting for a short while, Meng Qingqian pragmatically admitted defeat.
Because if she didn't admit defeat, her pretty face would turn bright red with embarrassment, which would be even more outrageous.
Meng Qingqian could only comfort herself: it doesn't matter if I can't beat He Yunxiao, anyway, I have the bell, his life is in my hands.
He Yunxiao looked completely bewildered.
What's wrong with the antidote today? It's acting strangely; did it take the wrong medicine?
"Miss Li, do you still want this money?"
"Yes!" Meng Qingqian said loudly, putting the silver that He Yunxiao had returned to her into her bosom.
The topic returned to Daqi Bank. He Yunxiao cleared his throat and continued, "Miss Li, I'll continue. I'd like to ask, what are your cousin Meng Qingqian's plans for the future?"
Meng Qingqian: "Plans?"
"Yes. Matters of national importance. For example, attacking the Yan Kingdom, building new post roads, or constructing new canals, and so on."
Since this concerned matters of national importance, Meng Qingqian immediately became serious.
"He Yunxiao, does your Daqi Bank want to interfere in politics?"
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