first minister

Chapter 285 Only Children Make Choices
Mingyulou, Qin Li saw the man in front of her again after being picked out by her grandfather last time, and couldn't help feeling a little different in her heart.

Although it has only been more than a month, the situation has changed somewhat.

At that time, Xia Jingyun was just a young man with uncertain prospects and no official position. Although he had some background and reputation, he did not have enough confidence in his official career.

But now, he is already the number one scholar of the third Yuan in Lianzhong, and a fourth-rank official who moves three times a day, barely worthy of the title of a high-ranking official, and even the imperial envoy of the holy family Zhenglong, who has already established a solid foundation in the court , is far from the same as the original white body.

"Master Xia, you know why the little girl took the liberty to invite you today?"

Qin Li put away the emotions in his heart, and asked calmly with a smile as usual.

The hardest thing to bear is the beauty's favor, Xia Jingyun could only pretend to be confused, and shook his head.

"Yesterday, my grandfather discussed with my father, trying to figure out a way that you can't refuse, so that you agree to marry the Qin family, which means you agree to marry me."

Xia Jingyun's hand froze while carrying the tea to his mouth, looking at Qin Li, he didn't know what to say.

"Master Xia, don't panic."

Qin Li smiled slightly, and there was a bit of sadness hidden in that seemingly gentle smile, "I have already made an agreement with my grandfather and father, I will not take away love, and meddle in the relationship between Xia Langzhong and Miss Su. Not to mention What kind of unreasonable request will be made, which will embarrass Mr. Xia and damage the cooperation between us."

Xia Jingyun couldn't help being a little embarrassed by Qin Li's direct words, "Miss Qin is too serious, she won't, she won't."

"In the future, the Qin family will continue to support the concubine De and the King of Jiaodong as said before."

Qin Li suppressed the ups and downs in her heart, and said calmly: "And I, as before, will work hard with Xia Langzhong to broaden the way of making money together."

Xia Jingyun pursed his lips slightly. After getting in touch these days, Qin Li is indeed his good match. He is calm, wise, decisive, and has outstanding literary talent and business acumen. But the problem is that Su Yanyan is also a rare and strange woman in the world. , and these two, from their family background to their temperament, are absolutely impossible to be concubines for others.

He sighed, "Miss Qin will definitely find a better husband in the future, so don't forget to treat me to a wedding wine then."

Qin Li's eyes turned red immediately, and he quietly touched the chopsticks to the ground, took the opportunity of bending over to pick them up, wiped the corners of his eyes, raised his head again, and forced a smile: "I hope. It doesn't matter if you can't find it, Now that my eldest brother has passed away, it is good that I can serve my parents wholeheartedly."

Xia Jingyun became silent. In this situation, he really couldn't say much, as it would seem hypocritical.

"Oh, right!"

Qin Li suddenly said: "I know that you are going to Longshouzhou to do business, and I am not familiar with the place where I live, so I sorted out a copy of the properties of the Qin family in Longshouzhou, and some Qins that you can trust and rely on for the time being." My servant, if you need it, you can call it. If you don’t believe it, you can write a letter at that time, and I will rush to Longshou Prefecture in person.”

She handed over the booklet to Xia Jingyun, and didn't mention it at all. She dragged her grandpa through until dawn before rushing out. Grandpa mumbled about it for a long time, and turned his elbows outside before getting married. I don't know what to say about feeling sorry for grandpa.

Thinking of this, her eyes became hot again, and she couldn't help but slightly raised her head.

Looking at the brochure in his hand, Xia Jingyun was filled with emotion. Although he didn't know Qin Li's dedication behind this, he also understood that if someone thought of this level for him, it was a sign of deep affection.

He stood up and saluted respectfully, "Thank you Miss Qin."

Qin Li took a deep breath, restrained his emotions, and squeezed out a polite and reluctant smile, "Okay, after finishing the matter, let's have a good taste of Mingyulou's food. I haven't eaten a few mouthfuls in the past few times."

Xia Jingyun nodded.

"You can't have a feast without wine, Xia Langzhong, my little girl will pour you a cup."

"Thank you Miss Qin, Miss Qin, this glass of wine is toast to you, thank you for your support all the time."

"Xia Langzhong said that, it is unfamiliar."

A meal is simple and finished in a flat manner.

Xia Jingyun stood up, "Miss Qin, I won't bother you any more, thank you for your hospitality."

Qin Li also got up slowly, and said with a smile, "Mr. Xia is very polite. Let's have a simple meal. Thank you Mr. Xia for your kindness."

Xia Jingyun smiled, "I'll see you again today when I come back from Longshou Prefecture. Miss Qin, take care."

Qin Li nodded and gave a little blessing, "Take care."

Xia Jingyun nodded slightly, turned around and walked down the stairs.

Qin Li stood at the entrance of the corridor, watching the blue gown step down and away from her step by step, as if a piece of happiness was leaving her so vividly and concretely.

"Master Xia!"

She changed back to her previous title.

Xia Jingyun stopped and turned around.

"Have you ever had me in your heart?"

Xia Jingyun was silent for a moment, did not answer, and walked again.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Qingyi and Qingshan are separated by a corridor, but it seems that they are separated by a natural moat that cannot be crossed.

It was a coincidence of fate, it was like the helplessness of regretting not being married when you were not married, and it is also a regret that there is always in life.

Qin Li fell to the ground, as if the question just now had drained all her strength and courage, she covered her face and sobbed uncontrollably.

At a certain moment, she actually thought, if she wasn't a daughter of the Qin family, would she be able to...
Xia Jingyun stopped downstairs, when he heard the faint crying sound from upstairs, he couldn't help hesitating in his footsteps.

At that moment, he was also asking himself, "Have you ever had her in your heart?"

The answer is yes.

He lowered his head, looked at the booklet in his hand, and quietly bolstered his courage with alcohol.

Children make choices!

He gritted his teeth, turned around, and rushed upstairs.

"do not Cry."

A familiar warm voice suddenly came to Qin Li's ears, she looked up in astonishment, and saw the person who had gone and returned.

"I have an answer to what you just asked me. But I want to ask you a question first."

Xia Jingyun stared at her, "I don't want to betray Yan Yan, but I also don't want to betray you, so it may be difficult to have a happy ending that satisfies everyone. Are you willing to trust me and wait for me?"

Qin Li didn't answer, but threw herself into Xia Jingyun's arms, hugging him tightly, as if she was afraid that he would slip away from her again.

Tears poured down like rain, wetting his shoulders.

After a while, when Qin Li calmed down a little, Xia Jingyun took out a piece of paper from his arms, "Do you still remember the day we first met?"

Qin Li raised her pear blossom and rainy face and nodded, "This year's Shangyuan Festival."

"You keep saying that I owe you a poem, so I wrote one for you, and I almost didn't send it out just now."

Qin Li reached out to take it, but the embracing posture was not easy to open, so Xia Jingyun whispered in her ear: "No hurry, I will read it to you."

There seemed to be a warm wind blowing by Qin Li's ears, which made the base of her ears turn a seductive blush.

"Dongfeng night blooms thousands of trees and blows down even more, stars like rain."

The gentle voice came to his ears gently, and leaning on Xia Jingyun's chest, Qin Li's thoughts were dragged back to the brightly lit and radiant night of the Shangyuan Festival.

"BMW carves are full of fragrance. The phoenix flute moves, the jade pot turns light, and the fish and dragon dance all night."

Gorgeous carriages and tall horses are crowded on the crowded roads.

The music is everywhere, the moon is in harmony, and huge lanterns of different shapes are endless on the Royal Street.
"Moth's snow willow golden strands, the laughter is full of dark fragrance."

He and she "met" in front of the lantern riddle stand, with a clear smile, said a few words and left.

"I looked for him thousands of times in the crowd, and suddenly I looked back, but the man was in a dimly lit place."

Qin Li's heart skipped a beat.

"At that time, you guessed the lantern riddles correctly, but you didn't get a gift. I searched for you for a long time, and then I saw you standing in the dimly lit place under the porch. You smiled and said you gave it to me, and asked me to return you a poem."

Xia Jingyun lowered his head and smiled and said, "Are you still satisfied with this poem? If not, I will recite another one for you."

"satisfy!"

Qin Li spoke eagerly, with a slightly red face and affectionate eyes.

At this moment, the atmosphere quietly became ambiguous.

Looking at the charming face in front of him, Xia Jingyun couldn't help lowering his head.

Qin Li slowly closed her eyes, her long and curved eyelashes trembling nervously.

After a while, seeing Xia Jingyun get into the carriage and leave under the escort of the guards, the maid who was specially handed over by Qin Li immediately ran upstairs with her skirts in her hands.

"Miss! Are you all right?"

The servant girl was quietly relieved when she found that the lady's clothes were neat and the furnishings in the room were as before.

But seeing the young lady sitting at the table, holding a piece of paper, dazed in a daze, she moved over curiously.

"Dongfeng puts flowers on thousands of trees at night, huh? Is this written by Mr. Xia? Well, yes, this man is still a good man. The lady invited him to dinner, and finally knew how to return the gift. I didn't lose the jade plaque in vain. .”

The maid was a little happy, and the old god commented on the ground, and then said: "Miss, I will find someone to copy it and hang it in the front gatehouse."

"return!"

Qin Li stopped the maidservant's footsteps with a soft sound, "This poem, don't hang up!"

As she spoke, Qin Li folded the poem, and with a sweet smile, solemnly put it in her deep bosom.

(End of this chapter)