In the hall, Zhang Jingheng, Lu Qianyun, Zhang Junyan, and Fang Xuefei were all present.
"Ridiculous, this is ridiculous!" "How could there be a matter of finding someone to carry out the Duke of Zhou's ceremony?" Zhang Jingheng said helplessly.”
Fang Xuefei lowered her head and did not say anything. She knew that she had stabbed a huge building and was in trouble.
What if the Zhang family wanted to divorce her…Fang Xuefei bit her lower lip, a cold expression flashing across her face.
At this moment, Zhang Junyan made up his mind to know everything. He looked at Fang Xuefei calmly and asked what he had long wanted to know,""There's something I don't understand. Why did you do this?”
If she told him everything, would things turn around? Would Jun Yan accept the fact that she had been molested and even pity her?
There was once a moment when Fang Xuefei's eyes were filled with tears. However, when she thought that the person her husband really loved was not her, then…anything she said would be unnecessary.
The cold smile on Fang Xuefei's lips was like a sharp blade that cut across Zhang Junyan's chest. She did not care if she would hurt him or not and said clearly,""It's very simple. It's because I don't like you.”
"Then why did you agree to the marriage? Why did you marry her?" Zhang Junyan was furious and clenched his fists.
"Don't be naive. How can we decide on marriage? It's such a wonderful thing that Yingxi and Hongjing can be married. Both of us will benefit from this. How can I not marry?”
Zhang Junyan's eyes had a hurt expression. He tried his best to calm down his grief and anger and said,"Actually, you don't have to suffer like this and drag Qi 'er into this. Fortunately, I didn't ruin you. As you wish, you can go back.”
These words shocked everyone. Fang Xuefei cried out in disbelief,"What did you say?"
"We don't have any feelings for each other anyway. It's only more boring for you to stay here. I plan to marry Qi 'er, and our marriage will be over.”
Fang Xuefei secretly tightened her sleeves and asked in a serious tone,""You want to divorce me?"
This kind of statement made him seem ungrateful.
Zhang Junyan couldn't hide his pain. He looked at Fang Xuefei and said word by word,""I don't think you want to stay by my side. It's not good for us to tie each other up.”
Who said she didn't want to stay by his side? If Fang Xuefei had to choose again, she would still want to marry him!
Fang Xuefei's lips curled into a cold smile." Our marriage can't be decided by just the two of us. If you divorce me, what will others say? You will be charged with the crime of adultery and abandonment, and I will live my life as an abandoned wife.
Tell me, will my parents or the entire Hongjing Villa let this matter go so easily?”
A woman who had been abandoned in this era was not only disgraceful, but she would also be lonely and suffer for the rest of her life, forever bearing the strange gazes of others. Hong Jing Manor would definitely not allow Fang Xuefei to suffer such a huge humiliation. This was the price that must be paid for a marriage alliance.
"Xuefei is right. Yan 'er, I don't care what you and your wife want. In short, this matter must not be publicized.”Zhang Jingheng had already expressed his stance, and his tone was authoritative. Lu Qianyun couldn't provide any advice and could only look at her son awkwardly.
Zhang Junyan never dreamed that Xuefei would threaten him like this.
"For the sake of the big picture, I'm willing to maintain this nominal marriage with you. However, I'm very surprised. You actually gave up the chance to regain your freedom for the sake of honor. Are you really willing to die here?”
It was indeed suffocating to stay here and watch Jun Yan and Qi 'er live together. But no matter what, she didn't want to leave.
A place without Jun Yan was the same everywhere!
"Why do you care if I'm willing or not?" Fang Xuefei said coldly. Other than my reputation, I also want to protect the reputation of the two great villas. I think this deal is very compatible.”
Zhang Junyan carefully observed this woman! Her thoughts were meticulous and deep like a lake, giving him an unpredictable feeling.
"Up to you." Zhang Junyan also wanted to say it first,"Nominally, you're still my first wife, but I hope that we can stay out of each other's business.”
"I can agree to that." Fang Xuefei answered straightforwardly, deliberately ignoring the sourness that kept surging in her heart.
"There's one more thing I want to ask.”Zhang Junyan's sharp eyes stared at Fang Xuefei and asked for confirmation,""Did you arrange for Qi 'er to fall into the well?”
A trace of paleness flashed across her beautiful face. Fang Xuefei asked coldly,""Is that important?"
God knew how much effort he had to put in to suppress his anger. If he hadn't thought about how he had forced her into a corner, which would only harm Qi 'er, he wouldn't have let it go so easily.
"I don't want to pursue this matter this time, but I hope you understand that I will not allow a next time.”
His resolute attitude showed how important Qi 'er was. After settling this matter, Zhang Junyan turned around and was about to leave.
"Yan 'er, where are you going?" Lu Qianyun hurriedly called out.
"I'm going to take care of Qi 'er." Zhang Junyan stopped in his tracks, but he did not turn around.
Zhang Jingheng couldn't help but get angry when he heard that. He shouted,""You still have the mood to care about that girl?”
"Qi 'er isn't a girl. She's the one I'm truly married to. No matter what happens in the future, I've already decided to take care of her for the rest of my life.”After Zhang Junyan finished what he wanted to say, he strode away.
Zhang Jingheng's angry voice filled the entire hall." How dare you! Jun Yan, this child, was really too impudent.”
" Jingheng…" Lu Qianyun placed her hand on her husband's shoulder and said sadly,""Junyan is not willing to do this either! For our sake, he has already agreed to keep Xuefei. Let him be!”
Under the careful care of everyone, Luo Qi had gradually recovered. Although Zhang Junyan was busy with the business of Yingxi Manor, as long as he was free, he would definitely visit her immediately.
Young Master's intimate care for her touched Luo Qi's heart, and the subtle sweetness between the two of them increased.
Zhang Junyan picked up a bowl of medicine and brought it to Luo Qi's lips." Come, drink it."”
He wanted her to drink this bowl of ugly and stinky medicine?
"I don't want to drink it. It's too bitter!" Luo Qi said coquettishly.”
"How can it be bitter? I think it smells good.”In order to coax her to take her medicine obediently, he did not hesitate to lie through his teeth.
Luo Qi frowned and pretended to sniff it before saying,"You're lying. It smells so pungent that it makes me want to vomit. She had already drunk several bowls before, and her body was almost fully recovered. How could she not drink?”
"How can this be?" This time, it was Zhang Junyan's turn to frown tightly. His concern sounded a little domineering." Your body is only getting better. You still have to continue drinking medicine." Don't talk nonsense. Hurry up and drink it in one go.”
Luo Qi lowered her pink neck, looking as if she was extremely aggrieved." But it's really hard to swallow. It's smelly and bitter…"
He hadn't finished speaking yet! Her curved and beautiful chin was already gently lifted. Zhang Junyan moved his lips closer! Their lips touched, and their tongues and teeth touched. A familiar bitter taste flowed into her mouth. She swallowed and swallowed all the medicine.
Leaving her lips, Zhang Junyan looked at her with a deep smile and said,""Then you won't think the medicine tastes bad, right?”
She didn't expect that the Young Master would actually use such an underhanded method to feed her medicine. Luo Qi was so embarrassed that her cheeks were red, making people think that she had drunk wine just now.
Zhang Junyan took another mouthful of medicine and lowered his body to feed Luo Qi. The two of them sat opposite each other like this, sweet and affectionate.
If only time could stop like this!
This extravagant hope flashed across Luo Qi's mind like a flash of lightning, and it suddenly aroused her resistance.
She pushed him away forcefully and looked warily into Zhang Junyan's stunned eyes.
"What's wrong?" If he hadn't been eating well, why did he suddenly change his face to a stern one?
Her face was still cold as she said mercilessly,"I can do it myself. There's no need to trouble Young Master!”He took the bowl of medicine with one hand and no longer pushed it away. He pretended to be brave and drank the remaining half of the bowl of medicine in one breath.
Looking at her tightly furrowed eyebrows, Zhang Junyan couldn't help but feel love and heartache.
"It's best that you're so straightforward. Your body is yours, so you have to take good care of it!”Zhang Junyan looked at her with concern.
"Thank you for your concern, Young Master.”
Realizing that Luo Qi had suddenly become exceptionally distant and polite, Zhang Junyan knew that he must have offended the beauty just now. He said softly with guilt,"If you get better soon, you should go out more often and not coop yourself up in the house.”
Luo Qi nodded lightly.
Zhang Junyan was secretly happy and quickly volunteered,"Why don't I accompany you to the garden to stretch your muscles and relax?”
Sima Zhao's intentions were obvious to everyone!
"No need." Luo Qi quickly rejected his good intentions." Young Master has a lot of work to do. I'm just a little girl, so it's not convenient for me to delay you. Moreover, I've already drunk my medicine. If Young Master has nothing else to do, please help yourself!”
Am I asking you to leave?
Zhang Junyan's sword-like eyebrows involuntarily gathered towards the center. It was fine if the invitation was rejected, but he did not like to hear her say such things. Intentionally or unintentionally, she had clearly separated the two of them, implying that their status was far apart and could not be crossed!
"I like you, I admire you, I take care of you. I don't think there's anything wrong with any of these.”Zhang Junyan suppressed the rising anger in his heart and looked at her with sparkling eyes.
His direct words and attitude frightened Luo Qi. She avoided his intimidating gaze and opened her red lips slightly." You're a married person. Such words shouldn't come out of your mouth.”
Zhang Junyan couldn't help but flare up when he heard that. He grabbed Luo Qi's wrist and said,"Are you kidding me?
My wife is you!"
Luo Qi wailed in pain.
But Zhang Junyan didn't let go. He had to make things clear with her.
"You're the one who's with me every night. I don't think my wife has anyone else besides you!”
" No, no, no..." Luo Qi covered her ears and was extremely sad. She didn't want to be a shameless person who stole her love. She didn't want to snatch Miss Xuefei's husband away!
"Don't deny it!" Zhang Junyan grabbed her shoulders and shook her hard, wanting to take the opportunity to wake her up." You're already mine. The Love Locking Bracelet on your foot is the best proof.”
She was his woman?
Yes, Luo Qi could not refute this point.
Her body and her heart had long been given to him, but that did not mean that they had to be together!
Luo Qi raised her tear-stained face. Her determined words were for the Young Master and herself." But you forgot one thing. The person you, Zhang Junyan, really betrothed and married with three books and six ceremonies isn't called Luo Qi. She's called Fang Xuefei! No matter what relationship I had with you, you are someone else's husband, not mine.”
Zhang Junyan was really about to explode from anger.
Although she was reasonable, she hurt each other. However, due to practical considerations, he had to be trapped in this nominal marriage and could not escape.
"If I could, I really want to end this ridiculous marriage and be with you. But I can't, and I can't give you any status! The only thing I can do is to be by your side! I love you."
Luo Qi's heart was broken. Her voice was so clear that she could hear it.
She took a deep breath to stop her tears from flowing and said,""I don't want any status, nor do I want you to love me! I only hope that everything ends here. Since you're Miss Xuefei's husband, don't mistreat her.”
"What about you?"
"Do what I should do and be a good girl.”
Zhang Junyan obviously couldn't accept this. He didn't understand how Qi 'er could pretend that nothing had happened after the incident.
"Why are you doing this?" His low and hoarse voice contained pain.
"I only wanted to help Young Madam back then, but things developed too unexpectedly. I didn't do it on purpose, and I never wanted to snatch you away from her. I really didn't do it on purpose…"
Luo Qi muttered as she cried.
Falling in love with him was indeed an accident, and the guilt had already forced her to suffocate.
Zhang Junyan finally realized that forcing her was equivalent to forcing himself. Because seeing her in such pain, he was also so sad that he almost suffocated.
Is love completely accepted or is it inevitable to be a little forced?
At this moment, he was lost.
Zhang Junyan reached out and pinched her soft chin, saying softly,""Don't cry. I promise I won't force you anymore.
But I also want you to know that I will continue to treat you well until you are willing to accept me! Because I know that we are actually in love.”
His words deeply touched Luo Qi's heart. She was speechless, but her tears fell quickly and urgently.
At this moment, the door was suddenly opened, and something came in from the screen book. The two of them turned their heads away as if they had been electrocuted, and their bodies were stiff.
It was…really awkward!
Ping Shu turned around in embarrassment and hurried out again." I'm sorry! I didn't know you two were here alone. I'll go out now!”
"Wait a moment." Zhang Junyan called out to her to stop her." I'm just about to leave. Accompany Qi 'er to the garden for a walk. Don't let her suffocate."”
Ping Shu turned around and mischievously winked at the young master with a naughty expression." Why did you come to me for such a good job! Since you're here, isn't it better for you to accompany me?”
Only now did Zhang Junyan hate this disrespectful girl!
"I also want to spend more time with her!" he said helplessly. It's a pity that he doesn't appreciate it."
"I don't want to cause a misunderstanding!”Luo Qi blushed and lowered her head to defend herself.
What was done was done. The screen book actually wanted to ask this awkward girl what else could make people misunderstand. Wasn't everything the truth? But when he saw the young master's worried gaze, Ping Shu decided to shut up for the time being.
"Don't worry, Young Master! I'll accompany Miss Qi 'er and take good care of her.”
"Yes." Zhang Junyan nodded and turned to leave.
On a spring afternoon, the two of them strolled side by side in the forest. The cool wind blew against their faces, and everything was a pleasant scene.
"There's a pavilion over there, let's go there and rest.”
Ping Shu's suggestion was very good. The two of them walked over together. Perhaps he had just walked quite a distance and was a little thirsty.
"Would you like something to eat or drink?" I'll go to the kitchen to get it."
Luo Qi swallowed her saliva and said embarrassedly,"I wonder if there is any lotus seed soup to drink?”
"Isn't it easy to drink?" Ping Shu smiled brightly." Wait here. I'll get the kitchen to prepare it."”
In order to wait for the sweet lotus seed soup, Ping Shu and Luo Qi sat in the pavilion, drinking tea and admiring the scenery. When they were free, Ping Shu would even eat melon seeds to kill time.
From afar, he could see a little girl carrying two bowls of lotus seed soup as she carefully walked over.
"The lotus seed soup is here." Luo Qi 'er was so excited that her face was flushed red. She was really cute.
"What's the hurry? Are you afraid that it will fly away?" Ping Shu smiled and kept eating her snacks.
In their line of sight, a familiar figure suddenly appeared at the corner of the corridor and walked toward the little girl.
Juan Juan glanced at the two bowls of lotus seed soup.
"Wait a moment." Juanjuan called out to the little girl.
"Sister Juanjuan called me?" The little girl bowed respectfully.
"Where are you going? Who is this soup for?" Juan Juan's expression was grim. She didn't need an answer, but she had already guessed 70 - 80% of it.
"Sister Ping Shu asked for this. She said that Miss Qi 'er was craving it and wanted to try it. Look, they're just ahead."
The little servant girl knew that Juan Juan was deliberately making things difficult for her, but she thought that as long as she brought out the two people who were popular in front of the young master, although Juan Juan was unhappy, there was nothing she could do.
Unexpectedly, Juanjuan was so shrewd and powerful. Relying on the reputation of Hongjing Villa, she was not afraid!
She let out a light snort and raised her hand forcefully. With a loud crash, the food plate in the servant girl's hand fell to the ground along with the soup.
Damn it! She was clearly doing it on purpose.
Ping Shu was so angry that he threw away the melon seeds he was halfway through and rushed to the spot. Luo Qi saw that the situation was not right and quickly got up to follow.
"How dare you behave so atrociously?”Ping Shu shouted loudly, but Juan Juan was not afraid. She only looked at her and sneered.
These two were not easy to deal with. They were both smart and doted on girls, and they were also master's right-hand men!
Juanjuan was the first to make a fuss." How am I acting atrociously? It's just that some things can't be seen through, so I'm asking for justice on behalf of the heavens!”
"What do you mean?" Ping Shu glared at her, wanting her to explain clearly.
"What right does a lowly person have to enjoy lotus seed soup? Wouldn't it be a waste for her to eat such a good thing?”
Juanjuan's words were sharp and mean, and she even glanced at Luo Qi from time to time, clearly implying something.
"You're too much. There should be a limit to bullying people!”Ping Shu couldn't help but raise his voice and curse angrily.
"How is this considered bullying? I'm just seeking justice for our young miss!”
"Justice?" These two words almost made Ping Shu laugh his head off." What tricks did your good lady learn from others? She actually found someone to enter the bridal chamber in her place! She only thought about herself. Did she ever think that this would harm Qi 'er for the rest of her life? This was completely her fault. She asked for this outcome.”
"What did you say?" Juanjuan was furious. She raised her palm high and slapped the screen book.
Luo Qi screamed and blocked the screen.
A warm current ran across her face. Luo Qi endured the pain and the urge to cry.
Ping Shu was anxious. She never thought that Juan Juan would hit someone, and she never thought that Qi 'er would be willing to take this slap for her.
She held Qi 'er's weak body and said in a muffled voice,"You…How could you hit someone?”
Juanjuan was just impulsive and was scared silly by her own actions on the spot. Therefore, she turned around and fled without saying a word.
At this moment, Luo Qi suddenly spoke for Juan Juan to hear,""I remember when we were at Hongjing Villa, there was once when you taught the kitchen maid a lesson for me!”
Juan Juan's footsteps slowed down a little, but she still ran away without looking back.
Looking at her retreating figure, Ping Shu said resentfully,"We must tell Young Master about this and teach her a lesson.”
"No!" "Don't let Young Master know about this." Luo Qi hurriedly stopped him.”
"Why?" Ping Shu screamed. She didn't know what Qi 'er was thinking. She had to swallow this humiliation. "If she has the guts to do such a thing, she has to take responsibility for her own actions! I must report this matter to the young master and let her know what true justice is.”
Luo Qi knew Ping Shu's temper. She was a strong-tempered person who was clear about gratitude and hatred. She always paid attention to a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye.
Just because she was afraid that Ping Shu would do what she said, Luo Qi quickly pulled her sleeve and pleaded for Juan Juan in a low voice,"Sister Juan was only acting so impulsively because she wanted to protect her master. She didn't do it on purpose. Fortunately, you weren't injured.”
"How can that be?" It was her responsibility to take care of Qi 'er. How could she turn a blind eye and let go of the arrogant Juan Juan?
"Don't tell Young Master! If this matter blows up, Sister Juan will definitely not be able to escape punishment. Not only will I feel bad, but if the relationship between Young Master and Young Madam is strained again, then Qi 'er will really die!”
Ping Shu didn't understand." Why are you doing this?”
"Young Master Meng loves me wrongly. If Qi 'er doesn't like it, it'll be embarrassing.”Luo Qi softly expressed her apology to Fang Xuefei.
There was nothing wrong with falling in love with someone. The mistake was that the person should not have fallen in love. If you loved someone, you had to pay the price.
She was willing to slowly repay Fang Xuefei's debt if she could!
Seeing Qi 'er's thoughtful expression, Ping Shu sighed." I'm afraid of you. I'll help you hide this!”
Luo Qi was overjoyed when she heard this and thanked him.
"Don't thank me like that. I just hope that you can feel better.”The screen book directly expressed her wish.
"It's very easy to let me live well. At present, only you can help me.”
Ping Shu was speechless as he looked at Luo Qi.
"You also know that it's impossible for me to be with Young Master. Our identities are different, and he has a family…"
"What do you want?" Ping Shu was slightly anxious about what Qi 'er was going to say next.
"I want to solve this problem." "If we can make Young Master and Young Madam reconcile, then there won't be any problem of who let down who." Luo Qi said calmly. But…I need your help."
"How can I help?" I'm not good at using despicable methods to harm people!”
"Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything outrageous. Just help me and don't let the young master get close to me. As for how to make them reconcile, I'll discuss it with Juan Juan.”
"Are you kidding me?" Ping Shu muttered, frowning. You still want to cooperate with them? What if he was framed again?”
Luo Qi forced a smile with a hint of sadness." Don't worry, as long as I show that I have no intention of fighting for the position of Young Master and am willing to help, Miss Xuefei and Juan Juan will treat me like before and won't bully me anymore.”
That's right! Using the futures of three people as a bet, the price was really ridiculously high.
" That sounds like the only solution," Ping Shu sighed softly." But let me make it clear first. I'm not helping you, but the Young Master! If you go too far, I will protect him at all costs.”
"Got it. You're very loyal!" Luo Qi said with a light smile. She also had an idea in her heart.
She didn't know what was going on recently, but Zhang Junyan's good treatment of Qi 'er was often rejected by her.
She didn't want pearls, jewelry, clothes, shoes, or socks. She didn't even want his attentive visits. In the past, he could still find some opportunities to see her through the screen, but he didn't know what had happened recently. She was either not around or had already rested. At the same time, she kept returning the things he gave her. The more Qi 'er guarded against him, the more anxious he became.
He walked with heavy steps, his mind still occupied with the business matters from earlier. He came to the garden and instinctively wanted to catch his breath.
Suddenly, there was a burst of female laughter.
Zhang Junyan knew that Qi 'er was in this area.
Attracted by the sound, Zhang Junyan stepped forward and approached the source of the laughter. Unexpectedly, halfway through, a bright yellow figure blocked his way.
"Young Master."
"Yes." After nodding, Zhang Junyan wanted to move forward.
" Young Master " was called again. The bright yellow figure also moved and blocked in front of him.
"Why did you stop me?" Zhang Junyan raised a handsome eyebrow, wanting to see what the screen book was up to.
"I…I didn't stop you!"
"Then why are you standing in front of me?”Zhang Junyan was slightly impatient. His heart had already flown to Qi 'er's side.
"Uh, the screen book wants to tell you…don't go over, okay?”
"Why?"
This question made the usually quick-witted Ping Shu at a loss. Under the young master's questioning gaze, she finally stammered,"You're here to see Miss Qi 'er, right? She's not here."
What a joke! Did he think that Zhang Junyan was deaf?
They had whispered to each other several times by the pillow. Qi 'er's voice was clear and melodious, so he could recognize her.
Zhang Junyan couldn't be bothered to explain to her. As he barged in, he said,"Lying also requires talent. Although you're smart, you're not cut out for this! I know Qi 'er is here. Where is she? I want to see her."
"No!" Ping Shu shouted loudly, but she immediately realized that her attitude was wrong, so she immediately changed her words."It's like this. Miss Qi 'er has just left. Even if Young Master goes, he won't be able to see her. Ah, she said she wanted to go to the kitchen to eat, but she might have already gone over.”
"I don't believe it. You're here, so how could she go anywhere else?”He really didn't know how long Ping Shu would continue to make up nonsense!
" It's true…" Ping Shu was anxious. When she met Jun Yan's questioning gaze, she could only be anxious.
Zhang Junyan scrutinized her and muttered,""I'm starting to suspect that I haven't been able to see Qi 'er for the past few days because of you.”
He did not expect to be seen through just like that. Ping Shu opened his mouth in shock and stood there like a wooden chicken.
"Humph!" Zhang Junyan did not waste any more time. He walked past her and circled around the rockery, looking for the figure that he had been dreaming of.
The misty landscape of the garden was instantly brought to life by a beautiful and agile figure.
On a white arch bridge, Luo Qi leaned against the mast and looked at the swimming fish in the water happily. She was playing with her long hair that hung down her shoulders.
"Why did you send a screen book to block me?" Zhang Junyan was quite dissatisfied. It was obvious that he was still trying his best to endure.
Luo Qi raised her head leisurely and said lightly,"Didn't you want me to rest well? If she didn't see you, my body would recover faster. She followed your instructions completely.”
" You…" Zhang Junyan was furious. He didn't expect that his blind tolerance and pampering would make this little girl push her luck.
"You won't ask me to leave next, right?”With sarcasm, Zhang Junyan had already secretly assessed the situation and planned the next step.
"Young master is wise, Qi 'er is right.”
Seeing that her face wasn't red or she wasn't panting, Zhang Junyan felt his blood boil, and his body was filled with hatred.
"What if I refuse to leave?" Gritting his teeth, he told himself to give her another chance.
"Then!" Luo Qi bowed and said unhurriedly,"Qi 'er, farewell."
In his life, this was the first time Zhang Junyan felt so defeated. Because of this, he was furious.
Grabbing Luo Qi's shoulder, Zhang Junyan's eyes were about to burst into flames." Perhaps I shouldn't have been too polite to you from the beginning. Let's see how you repay me? Not only are you ungrateful, but you've also repeatedly rejected me!”
Luo Qi was in pain and struggled with all her might. She even shouted,"So you did so much just to make me thank you?”
Zhang Junyan was stunned. No, he knew very well that this was not what he wanted.
"You clearly know that's not what I want! I want it! I want you!"
Luo Qi sneered." That's right! You want me to devote myself to you!"
Her ruthlessness really hurt him. Zhang Junyan's anger burned, and a thought instantly formed. He didn't say anything and pulled Qi 'er away.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Luo Qi struggled and shouted,"Where are you taking me? Let go…let go…let go of me…"
He had let her go too many times. This game made him tired and tired, and he did not want to continue.
Zhang Junyan ignored her and insisted on pulling her forward with a livid face. Ping Shu, who was standing at the side, couldn't help but be stunned. The usually refined and polite young master was actually so crazy. He was pestering a maid in the garden and even made her scream!
"Young Master, let's talk things out. It doesn't look good. Let go of her first.”
She pulled Zhang Junyan's arm and begged.
"I know what I'm doing. It's none of your business.”
Putting aside the screen book, Zhang Junyan carried Luo Qi through the garden, walked through the corridor, and walked towards the stable.
Wherever they passed, all the servants would look at them with surprise and curiosity. Only a few people dared to come forward to persuade them, but they were all defeated by Zhang Junyan's terrifying aura.
Luo Qi was forcefully pushed and pulled. She staggered and was in a sorry state. Panicked, she could only threaten,"If you continue like this, I'm going to scream for help.”
"This is Yingxi Manor, and I am the young master! You have to listen to me."
Damn it!
Luo Qi was extremely angry at his rudeness. She really punched and kicked him, twisting her body and shouting to save him!
What a joke!
The servant girl of Yingxi Villa had actually shouted for someone to save her in broad daylight, and the target of her harm was actually her young master! If this matter were to spread, wouldn't Yingxi Manor become a laughing stock?
"Unfilial son, what are you doing?" Zhang Jingheng's dignified voice suddenly rang out. The people watching the battle at the side finally heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that Old Master's appearance would quickly put an end to this farce.
"Nothing! I just want to take Qi 'er away from here." Zhang Junyan's arrogant attitude showed that he would not yield so easily.
Lu Qianyun looked worried and said to her son,""Didn't you see that Qi 'er didn't want to leave with you? What was the point of forcefully pulling her? Junyan, forget it!"
Zhang Junyan did not care. He pulled Qi 'er with one hand and pulled the reins with the other. He had already made up his mind. No one could persuade him.
"Young Master, it's not good for everyone to alarm Master and Madam. Please be kind and let me go!”The situation was already too serious. Luo Qi had also changed from the confrontation just now to pleading softly.
"I trusted you too much before. I always thought that as long as you were given time, you would definitely change your mind. But today, I finally know that if I don't take action, you'll spend the rest of your life with me.”
He was right! Luo Qi was shocked.
"But you can't kidnap people in public! What is this?" Lu Qianyun's eyes were filled with tears and her voice was choked.
Zhang Junyan got onto the horse. Ignoring his mother's pleading and his father's shocked and angry eyes, he pulled Luo Qi onto the horse's back.
"Mother, don't worry. I'm only taking Qi 'er out for a walk. I'll definitely be back in a few days.”
" Jun Yan…Jun Yan…" Lu Qianyun called out repeatedly. When she saw Jun Yan riding his horse forward, her heart was broken.
Since begging was useless, Zhang Junyan still insisted on going his own way. As a father, Zhang Jingheng's expression was terrifyingly stern, filled with grief and indignation.
In order to block him, he tapped his feet and used his qinggong to quickly move towards Zhang Junyan. At the same time, he also used a set of grappling techniques, intending to throw this unfilial son off the horse on the spot.
The unusual wind speed made Zhang Junyan alert, and Lu Qianyun was afraid that the father and son would kill each other. When her husband was about to touch her son, she couldn't help but scream.
Zhang Junyan moved sideways to exchange blows with his father. At the same time, he squeezed the horse's belly hard, and the horse ran forward like an arrow. Although Zhang Junyan's martial arts was taught by Zhang Jingheng, he was better than his master and had superb skills. Zhang Jingheng was not his match at the moment, so he let Zhang Junyan block his attack and rode away on his horse.
"This child is unfilial!" He used his internal energy to apologize to his father.
Lu Qianyun ran in the direction where Zhang Junyan left, but she couldn't catch up with him. She could only watch as they walked away.
"Hmph, the child has been spoiled by you.”Zhang Jingheng scolded his wife angrily.
"Isn't it all your fault? If you had listened to me and betrothed Qi 'er to him, this wouldn't have happened.”Unwilling to be scolded, Lu Qianyun retorted.
"Can you be more reasonable?"
Only by taking her away from Yingxi Manor and Xuefei would Qi 'er be able to put down her pride and get along with him.
This was Zhang Junyan's thoughts, and also the reason why he had risked everything to abduct her.
Although Luo Qi was extremely unwilling, she was controlled by others and struggled until she was hungry and thirsty. Naturally, she could only sit quietly.
Zhang Junyan brought her to Jinling City and stayed at Yuelai Inn.
"Are you resting or staying?" The waiter greeted him attentively.
Zhang Junyan blurted out without thinking,"We'll stay here for a few more days. Give us a superior room.”
A superior room?
Luo Qi looked at Jun Yan in surprise, only to find that he had a matter-of-fact expression.
"No, give us two rooms." Luo Qi quickly spoke, wanting to turn the situation around.
The waiter found it funny, but he also answered yes. He threw the rag on his shoulder and was about to lead them in.
"One room." Zhang Junyan reiterated to the waiter. His voice was steady and powerful, and he did not allow anyone to object.
"Two rooms."
"One room."
"Two rooms."
This put the waiter in a difficult position. He scratched his head, not knowing who to listen to." Guest, do you want one room or two? I can't help you decide!”
Luo Qi took the initiative and said,"Second brother, we are not related, so of course we want two rooms. Thank you."
Zhang Junyan glanced at Luo Qi and asked lightly,""Do you have silver?"
Yes, this question was very important!
The waiter looked at Luo Qi and waited for her reply.
" This…" Luo Qi's face was troubled. She only wanted to keep her distance, but she forgot about the most practical silver.
"Miss, you need money to stay in the hotel." The waiter impatiently said this and led them to an elegant room.
Along the way, Zhang Junyan was full of smiles, as if he was quite satisfied with this outcome.
After resting enough, he said to Luo Qi,"Let's go shopping in the neighborhood."
This suggestion obviously made Luo Qi happy. Although she was still angry with him, her eyes were shining with joy.
Jinling was the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, and there were magnificent city walls and temples everywhere. Because it was located in southern China, it was a country of rivers and canals. The people of Jinling often liked to plant a few willows by the river. When the wind blew, the willows swayed, and it was ostentatious and charming.
"There are many people here. Follow me closely and don't get lost.”Zhang Junyan instructed.
Unexpectedly, Luo Qi's face suddenly had a mischievous expression as she replied in a light voice,"You're the one who has to follow me closely. This is my territory. I was afraid that you would get lost!”
Was this for real?
Zhang Junyan revealed a look of disbelief.
Perhaps it was because he had returned to the old place, all the unhappiness had been swept away.
In order to win his trust, Luo Qi even showed off,"This street is the busiest place in Jinling. There are many vendors selling all kinds of goods. In addition to things from all over the country, there were even goods shipped from overseas.”
Coincidentally, there was a stall selling fruits nearby. Luo Qi picked up a green round melon and smiled at Zhang Junyan."This thing is called honeydew. It's fragrant and sweet. It's a fruit from the Western Regions!”
"I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable!”Zhang Junyan's eyes revealed a look of admiration.
"Of course! In the past, I lived nearby. Father always wanted to raise me as a virgin, but I would sneak out to the streets when he wasn't paying attention…"
Luo Qi said happily, her entire person was about to dance with joy.
Zhang Junyan, who heard her talk about her background for the first time, was also extremely fascinated.
"Going to the streets is my greatest pleasure. I like to see some strange things, so I naturally know more things! But there was once! " I'm right here…" Luo Qi pointed at where she was standing with her index finger." I met a few lechers here. They actually wanted to molest me in the street!"”
"Then what about you?" Zhang Junyan was also nervous.
Luo Qi looked at him with smiling eyes and slowly continued,"Of course I cried and screamed like a crazy woman. The uncles and aunties who were watching couldn't bear it and pulled those people to tell me to run!”
"Ha…you're really lucky!"
Looking at a street corner, Luo Qi's expression was covered with a layer of gloominess.
"After I ran back from here, Father was very angry and punished me by not eating for three days. I was really pitiful for the past few days. I kept getting scolded by my father. Fortunately, my mother couldn't stand it and secretly brought some noodles over. She said that my father didn't forbid me from eating noodles.”
Memories flowed through Luo Qi's heart like water.
Suddenly, she raised her head." Young Master, can you take a look at the front?”
The end of the street was already in front of them, and after turning the corner, there were even fewer people.
Although he didn't know Qi 'er's intentions, seeing her pleading eyes, Zhang Junyan felt that something was wrong.
"Good!" He wanted to understand her better.
Luo Qi moved forward, a little lost. Zhang Junyan followed closely behind.
On both sides were houses. Zhang Qi 'er stood in front of a pile of ruins, her expression filled with sadness.
"This is your house?" Zhang Junyan made a bold guess. He still remembered that when he first saw her, the board that sold her body wrote: A family of more than twenty people was eager to be buried…
Luo Qi's tears fell like rain, and she cried until she was in tears. That delicate appearance let Zhang Junyan know that he had guessed correctly, and it also made an indescribable reluctance rise in his heart.
She didn't know what kind of impulse it was, or perhaps it should be said that everything happened extremely naturally. Zhang Junyan reached out his palm and caressed Luo Qi's delicate pink cheek lovingly, wiping away the little tears for her. In sync with this action was his low and gentle voice. His voice, which he tried his best to coax her, rang in her ears."Qi 'er, don't cry. I was just asking casually. I didn't mean to hurt you.”
He gently cupped Luo Qi's small face. Her tears had stopped, but her head had turned blank because of the Young Master's series of intimate and loving actions. She blinked her long eyelashes foolishly, and a drop of tear that had long been stained on it fell down lightly.
Zhang Junyan said slowly and sincerely,"Qi 'er, if there's anything you need, you can tell me. I'll definitely help you!”
Luo Qi's mournful gaze once again looked at the place where she was born and nurtured. Her parents were no longer around, and she was the only one left in the world…
Because Luo Qi's face was as pale as paper, they did not stay on the streets for long and returned to the inn early to rest.
After washing up, the night sky also dyed the world black.
"You're not feeling well. Do you want to sleep?”
Although she was not in good spirits, Luo Qi's mind was still very clear.
"I'm indeed tired, but there's only one bed. Can I trouble you to sleep on the floor?”
"You know very well why I have painstakingly planned to share a room with you.”
"I don't understand…"
Luo Qi was still pretending to be stupid. Zhang Junyan took advantage of her surprise and pulled her close to him, rolling on the bed.
He lay sideways beside Luo Qi, breathing in her hot breath." You're so smart, how could you not know that I want to sleep in the same bed as you?”
Luo Qi panicked at his explicit words of love." I don't…"
Before he could finish his sentence, a dazzling light suddenly appeared in the sky, followed by the sound of thunder.
Zhang Junyan noticed that Luo Qi's expression wasn't right. He reached out to cover her forehead and whispered in surprise," What's going on? Why are you sweating?"
Luo Qi bit her lower lip tightly and did not answer, but her cold hands and feet told Zhang Junyan that the situation was not good.
"Hug me!" Zhang Junyan ordered.
Luo Qi stared at him in a daze, as if she was not sure of his words, until she read the determination in his eyes, so she opened her arms and obediently hugged his thick and warm body.
He didn't ask her anything else. Qi 'er might not tell him anyway.
As long as they could snuggle up to each other in the thunderous night, be it warmth or warmth, at least they would not feel so lonely that they wanted to go crazy!
Her delicate voice spoke of the extremely painful past,"The day my family was exterminated was a night like tonight. It was a night covered with dark clouds and rumbling thunder.”
This simple confession made Zhang Junyan's heart ache. He kissed her black hair gently, and his gaze never left her.
"If you are afraid, then let me accompany you.”
His deep words of love finally made Luo Qi feel a little relieved and no longer helpless.
After a long night, the bright sunlight refreshed everyone.
They returned to the street and looked at the endless crowd and dazzling items. The difference from yesterday was that they were holding hands today, and there was a sweet atmosphere around them.
Luo Qi caught a glimpse of an inconspicuous stall selling some stones.
"Look, coral!"
"If you like it, buy it."
Luo Qi glanced at him and said with a smile,""Prodigal."
Zhang Junyan pinched her palm hard, and Luo Qi made a funny face at him playfully.
"I wanted to tell you that corals are very beautiful and very rare. If it could be made into an ornament on a woman's head, it would be very popular.”
Zhang Junyan thought for a moment and said," Other than making hairpins or beaded flowers, it should be able to be made into a bracelet necklace. The coral color is bright and not tacky."”
Being able to get Zhang Junyan's approval made her extremely happy, and her inspiration was endless." What if we make it into a tree?”
"Tree?" Zhang Junyan could not understand for a moment.
"Some of the corals are larger and look like trees with protruding branches. If we can decorate them according to their original appearance, they might be popular!”
"So your brain is filled with the gemstone business!”Surprised by Qi 'er's talent, Zhang Junyan couldn't help but smile.""Looks like I'll leave my jewelry business to you.”
"No, I can only help you. If you really ask me to take care of the business, your parents will not be at ease.”
As she spoke, Luo Qi gently tossed another transparent yellow stone and asked with a smile,""What do you think of it?"
Jun Yan glanced over. Hupo!
"Miss, can you focus on shopping?”Zhang Junyan spread out his hands, looking like he had lost to her.
"Alright, alright!" Luo Qi responded casually, her eyes constantly darting around, looking for anything new.
Leaving Zhang Junyan behind, Luo Qi squatted in front of a stall and kept looking. She was rummaging through the place where pots and pans were sold, and she kept chatting with the boss. She looked so interested that she didn't care if there were people standing beside her.
She didn't even notice that Zhang Junyan had left and returned.
"Let's go, let's go. Why are these things worth looking at for so long?”If he hadn't forcefully pulled her away, who knew how long she would have stayed.
"I know you're not experienced enough!”Luo Qi pulled a long face and shook her head as she taught him her unique skill." The more inconspicuous a place looks, the more often there are treasures hidden. It's not easy to discover them if you're not an expert.”
"Then there's no need to give me the cold shoulder!" Zhang Junyan looked at her from the corner of his eyes and said something. Seeing Luo Qi smile without saying anything, he said,"Give me your hand. I have something for you.”
He had been hiding his hands behind his back since the beginning. It turned out that he had hidden something for her.
Out of habit, Luo Qi wanted to reject it."I don't want it. The things that Young Master gave are too expensive. Qi 'er can't accept it.”
He didn't like her using the worldly distinction between noble and lowly to distinguish between them.
Zhang Junyan held her hand unhappily and stuffed it into her hands despite her resistance." This isn't anything valuable. You can rest assured!”He looked at her deeply with a helpless expression.
He had brought her out to resolve her resistance, but who knew that this stubborn person would not change. It really made him so angry that he wanted to vomit blood!
Seeing that his expression was not good, Luo Qi opened her palm and silently looked at the pair of small and cute clay dolls.
It was a pair of exquisite clay dolls, a man and a woman. They were wearing red wedding clothes and had happy expressions.
"I saw that this doll was beautiful, so I bought it. If you don't want it, throw it away!”
Luo Qi knew that Young Master was speaking in anger.
He couldn't really marry her, but he chose to use this method to express his feelings. How could Luo Qi not know this deep affection?
This small gift softened her heart at the right time, allowing her to sink into the young master's tender affection.
She closed her palms tightly, her cheeks burning red in an instant, the most intoxicating color in the world!
For the next few days, they spent their days carefree. They went shopping and boating. Not only did they enjoy all kinds of fascinating scenery, but they also tasted many delicacies.
Until one day, when the two of them were whispering and teasing in the inn, they suddenly heard a hurried knock on the door.
The person who came in was a subordinate of Yingxi Villa, and his expression was anxious.
"Young Master." He bowed respectfully to Zhang Junyan.
Zhang Junyan couldn't help but be unhappy that his fairy-like life was disturbed.
"What is it?"
"It wasn't easy for this subordinate to find you. Old Master has ordered Young Master to return to the manor quickly.”
"Did something big happen?" Luo Qi was a little worried.
"Ever since Young Master left, Madam Zhang missed her son and has been bedridden for a long time.”
These words shocked everyone. Zhang Junyan and Luo Qi also looked at each other.
"Let's go back!" Knowing that he would be worried, Luo Qi made this suggestion even though she loved the time she spent with him at the foot of the mountain.
"Will you still avoid me after we return to the village?”This question made Zhang Junyan not return immediately.
"I can't guarantee it…but I don't want you to stay here. It's unfilial and makes me uneasy.”Luo Qi spoke the truth.
" I know, let's go!"#
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