Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 469 Never Forget
Although Chen Qingsi knew that Helan Minyue did not mean that, the slightly upturned corners of the girl's eyes did give people some reveries.

Such a pair of charming and alluring eyes, and yet so beautiful and attractive.

No wonder Empress Wu was so wary of this little girl that she even ordered someone to kill her and cut off the arm of her own relative with her own hands.

Chen Qingsi gave a friendly smile.

Helan Minyue was sitting behind Wu Shun and it was not convenient for her to reply. She just nodded with a little shyness of a young girl and gave a sweet smile in return.

The smile has the youthful beauty of a girl, but the amorous and charming eyes that emanate from the corners of the eyes all the time seem to contain a sense of emotion.

Compared to the amorous peach blossom eyes of the sisters Empress Wu and Wu Shun, Helan Minyue, who is only half of their blood, is not so explicit. The feeling of wanting to say something but not being able to, coupled with the girl's beauty and purity, gives people endless reverie.

Chen Qingsi averted his eyes and couldn't help complaining in his heart. This brother and sister were really amazing. The boy was so handsome that even women would feel ashamed of themselves, and the girl was a beauty. Did Helan Anshi save the world in his previous life?
With such feelings, Chen Qingsi once again experienced the wedding of this era as a bystander.

Chen Qingsi also met the bride Yang.

The Yang family was merely in decline, not ruined, and was much better off than the poor commoners.

As one of the keys to revitalizing the family, Yang's daughter has been influenced by literature and art such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting since childhood, and her appearance and temperament are superior.

However, Chen Qingsi looked at Wu Minzhi and then at Yang's daughter, and estimated that she would not be very happy in the future.

Not to mention that the two of them were originally strangers, the pressure of facing a husband who is more handsome than herself is extremely great.

Watching the newlyweds following every step, Chen Qingsi suddenly thought of his own wedding several years ago. Compared to his last experience, the scale of this wedding was more than ten times larger. However, in terms of liveliness, it was far from comparable to his own wedding.

This is a world of fame and fortune, but the small village where I live is full of human touch.

The young and old in the village all lend a hand, and when one person gets married, the whole village contributes.

Chen Qingsi has been out for so long that he is no longer even himself, but he still misses the little days in Tongguan Village in his mind.

"I wonder how they are doing now? They should be living better than before..."

Chen Qingsi is not indifferent to his hometown. He is inadvertently promoting his hometown, especially its Yangxian tea.

Everyone knows that Chen Qingsi loves tea, especially the Yangxian tea from his hometown.

As a leader of literati and a master of literature, Chen Qingsi's every word, action and gesture were imitated by people, from big things like his belongings to small things like his dressing style and speaking.

Just like when I first learned that Su Dingfang had turned the tide and defeated Lun Qinling in Dafeichuan, I was so excited that I blurted out "Wow", which has become a fashion.

Yangxian tea was originally a niche tea circulated in the south of the Yangtze River, but because of Chen Qingsi, it has become famous all over the world and its value has increased exponentially.

Chen Qingsi's hometown is a major producing area of ​​Yangxian tea, so it is natural that he has benefited from it.

As the wedding came to an end, many guests had already left after eating and drinking their fill.

Chen Qingsi wanted to leave, but was told that Wu Minzhi wanted to bring his newlywed wife to serve tea to him.

Chen Qingsi did not hesitate and stayed to accept the tea offered by Wu Minzhi and Yang's daughter.

Chen Qingsi said a few words of encouragement and blessing, and then prepared to leave.

Wu Minzhi ordered a fifty-year-old steward to escort Chen Qingsi out of the house.

Walking through the corridor, Chen Qingsi could hear a gentle and elegant voice from afar.

"Miss Helan, are you admiring the plum blossoms? I love plum blossoms. All flowers in the world are delicate and cannot withstand the slightest wind and rain. Only plum blossoms stand proudly in the frost. In the bitterly cold winter, with icy snow all over the place, they can still bloom proudly. They are truly the essence of our generation..."

"The plum blossoms in the Duke's Mansion are growing very well. The fragrance is light and elegant, refreshing, and can drift far away even in the cold winter..."

"The plum blossom is not as gorgeous and eye-catching as the peony and the herbaceous peony. It is simple and elegant, and it symbolizes the modesty and prudence of our generation, and the spirit of not being arrogant or impatient."

"Festive, noble, proud..."

"Miss Helan, in addition to being proficient in Taoism, physiognomy, and medicine, I also have some knowledge of painting. Brother Minzhi is very happy today and in a good mood. I also happened to meet you here. I am inspired by such a beautiful plum blossom view, but I don't know if I am lucky enough to ask you to stay here for a while and paint it in the painting."

"Sorry for the inconvenience!"

Four cold and indifferent words reached Chen Qingsi's ears.

If it weren't for these four words, Chen Qingsi would have suspected that he was an idiot talking to himself.

After such a long time, I finally got this response.

Chen Qingsi had a strange look on his face. There was no need to say who Miss Helan was. The only Miss Helan in the Duke's Mansion was Helan Minyue. As for the person who was speaking, he didn't know who she was until he heard her introduce herself as "proficient in Taoism, physiognomy, and medicine." Only then did he realize that the other person was the currently prominent Ming Chongyan.

But now I am not so sure that Miss Helan is Helan Minyue.

Helan Minyue should be a cheerful and sweet girl, how could she be so cold?

The manager obviously heard the conversation and stopped subconsciously.

"Please lead the way!"

Chen Qingsi raised his voice slightly, reminding both the two people at the corner of the corridor and the manager who was leading the way. He didn't want to take a detour for this trivial matter.

When the manager heard the reminder, he didn't dare to say much. He just turned around and bowed to express his apology, and continued to lead the way.

After turning a corner, I saw four people standing at the entrance of a plum garden.

The most eye-catching ones were Ming Chongyan, Helan Minyue and two maids, who stood behind Helan Minyue.

At this time, Helan Minyue lowered her head and did not look at Ming Chongyan in front of her. She was cold and looked like she was keeping people at a distance, even a little arrogant.

Ming Chongyan was also a little embarrassed. If it weren't for the two maids behind Helan Minyue with a bit of infatuation in their eyes, he would have thought that he was disfigured.

Ming Chongyan was handsome since he was young and was very popular with women. However, because he got them so easily, he did not cherish them and thought they were all ordinary women. Until one day, he met Helan Minyue by chance. He was shocked by her beauty and felt that only such a beautiful girl was worthy of him.

It's just that the other person was too cold, just like ice. He couldn't say a word for a long time. He was also shy and didn't dare to look people in the eye. He either lowered his head or looked away. He looked completely arrogant.

Until Wu Minzhi explained that she had encountered a thief when she was a child and was afraid of strangers...

Ming Chongyan thought that the first time is new, the second time is familiar, and with his looks, it would not be easy to win the heart of a beautiful woman.

But I didn't expect that until today, I haven't been able to get this timid girl to look at me straight in the eye.

When Ming Chongyan saw that it was Chen Qingsi, he cursed in his heart that he had ruined the fun of such a rare opportunity to spend time together. He still kept a smile on his face and walked forward and said, "Hello, Mr. Chen!"

Chen Qingsi nodded slightly and praised: "What a great man!"

Ming Chongyan said, "Thank you for your praise, sir. I feel honored to receive your praise. I am enjoying the flowers with Miss Helan, so let's not delay..." Before he finished speaking, Helan Minyue said, "Ming's young master will stay to make trouble in the bridal chamber, Manager Wu, please take him away. I have a question about poetry and I am waiting for your advice. I will send you out of the house when the time comes..."

Ming Chongyan was stunned. It was the first time he heard Helan Minyue talk so much.

Manager Wu knew who the host was and made a gesture of invitation to Ming Chongyan.

Chen Qingsi also said: "Then I'll have to trouble you, young lady."

Helan Minyue glanced at Chen Qingsi, lowered her head slightly, and bowed slightly. Then she bowed slightly to Ming Chongyan, but she never looked up the whole time. Then she led the way.

Chen Qingsi nodded slightly to Ming Chongyan, who was still in shock, and followed Helan Minyue.

Ming Chongyan looked at all this in a daze until the two figures disappeared. Then he reacted and his face became uncertain.

Faced with the invitation from Manager Wu, he had no choice but to go to the bridal chamber and ask Wu Minzhi what the relationship between Helan Minyue and Chen Qingsi was.

"Mr. Chen..."

Helan Minyue's voice was pleasant and cheerful, and her beautiful face was smiling, without any coldness at all.

Chen Qingsi once thought that he had schizophrenia. Two personalities, right?
Helan Minyue looked at the slightly weird Chen Qingsi and smiled sweetly. Her big eyes narrowed slightly, her seductive eyes turned upside down, and an inexplicable charm appeared on her pure face.

"Sir, do you think I am a completely different person?"

Chen Qingsi nodded and said, "It's a bit strange."

Helan Minyue pursed her lips and said, "It is inconvenient for me to say, but you should know that the Helan Minyue in front of you is the real Minyue."

In fact, the reason is very simple. Helan Minyue is too beautiful. Different from ordinary beauty, her amorous peach blossom eyes are full of charm, which is different from the outward charm of her mother and aunt, and it is revealed from time to time.

Wu Minzhi is a rare talent, and he has gathered many young friends around him, so Helan Minyue has to appear in front of them.

This led to many young men who prided themselves on being romantic to think that Helan Minyue had feelings for them and expressed their affection with their eyes, causing quite a bit of turmoil.

After this, Helan Minyue never revealed her true nature in front of outsiders, and never looked at people, so as to avoid causing unnecessary misunderstandings.

But Chen Qingsi is different...

Helan Minyue has a very good relationship with his brother Wu Minzhi. Since childhood, he has regarded his brother as the most powerful person in the world.

Until one day, his most powerful brother recited a poem in ecstasy: "The great roc rises with the wind one day, soaring up to 90,000 miles"...

The brother who has always been omnipotent worships a stranger so much.

In Helan Minyue's little heart, she knew there was a person named Chen Qingsi.

Helan Minyue was greatly traumatized by the attack that night. The little girl whom she treated like a treasure was taken hostage and strangled, and she almost died.

Chen Qingsi's godly figure protected her in his chest and rescued her from the thieves.

At that moment, she only believed in Chen Qingsi in her mind. She felt that his arms were the safest place and no one could separate them.

Chen Qingsi was also very embarrassed at the time. Finally, he found a doctor, who gave Helan Minzhi a sedative injection. After Helan Minzhi fell asleep, he returned Helan Minyue to Yang Lao and Wu Shun.

What Chen Qingsi didn't know was that Helan Minyue hadn't come to her senses after waking up. She kept clamoring to find Chen Qingsi, didn't dare to trust anyone, and huddled in the corner, trembling.

It took three days of acupuncture treatment by Liu Shenwei, the eldest disciple of the King of Medicine Sun Simiao, before he slowly recovered.

But the excitement of that night was too great, and Helan Minyue could not forget Chen Qingsi who saved her from life and death.

Chen Qingsi knew nothing about all this; it was just a piece of cake.

Helan Minyue was not in a position to say it, and he did not force it.

Chen Qingsi simply asked, "I wonder what Miss Helan doesn't understand?"

Helan Minyue hesitated and couldn't say it for a while, but soon thought of the reason: "It's not a poem, the gift from the gentleman to my brother, which makes me a little confused."

Chen Qingsi was very smart. Seeing this situation, he knew that this would become a reason for Helan Minyue to get rid of Ming Chongyan. However, he didn't know that the reason why Helan Minyue appeared there was to wait for him.

Helan Minyue, a beautiful girl, had become Wu Shun's most important treasure. He wanted to marry her to a good family to make her position and power more stable. He kept a very strict watch on her and did not allow her to have any contact with other men in private.

Especially Chen Qingsi...

Helan Minyue only found an opportunity at this time.

Chen Qingsi did not reveal it, and explained: "It is a new standard. The meaning of poetry is not to be noble, but to resonate with the readers and let people learn something from it. Minzhi once hired someone who is good at composing music to compose poems, and then he thought about whether he could write lyrics based on the music so that more people can accept and understand it."

Helan Minyue said: "I am stupid and don't quite understand."

Chen Qingsi smiled and said, "You don't need to understand. Anyway, the young lady didn't ask for advice on purpose. She just wanted to get rid of the entanglement..."

Helan Minyue blushed and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, sir. Actually, I was waiting for you..." Her eyes were watery as she said, "In Furong Garden, you saved my life, but I haven't thanked you properly, let alone repaid you."

Chen Qingsi's heart skipped a beat. Helan Minyue's subtle charm was really a bit unfair.

"It's just a small effort..."

Helan Minyue said anxiously: "But you have done me a great favor, I will never forget it in my life."

Chen Qingsi now really saw a little affection in Helan Minyue's eyes, and couldn't help feeling a little happy.

This is a common problem among men. Being liked by such a beautiful woman, even if they don't have such feelings for the moment, they can't help but feel happy.

Just as he was about to speak, he heard a voice shouting, "Lord, His Majesty has urgently summoned you!"

The person who came was Zhou Kui who was waiting outside.

Chen Qingsi showed a hint of joy in his eyes, and bowed to Helan Minyue and said, "I have official business to attend to. I will take my leave first."

Helan Minyue bowed and said, "I respectfully send you off, sir!"

Watery eyes, charming...

Chen Qingsi nodded calmly and followed Zhou Kui out of the house quickly.

Chen Qingsi rushed straight to the palace without stopping.

The imperial city is now closed, but in response to urgent military information, a side door is still opened.

(End of this chapter)