Marrying into a poor family

"What did you do just now?"

Qin Xiang asked Xiao Chenyu again.

"Watch a group of young men competing against each other. Those with financial resources are competing against wealth, and those with talent are competing against each other in poems and articles." Xiao Chenyu was a little bored and asked again: "Didn't you say you would leave after lunch? Besides, your purpose of coming today has been achieved long ago. Why continue to stay here?"

"Wait a moment, there will be a good show in a while, it's not too late to leave after watching it."

On the other side, Mrs. Huang held her daughter's hand and said to Mrs. Lu: "My Hua'er is timid. She wants to go for a walk in this garden, but I can't walk. It's better to let the juniors go for a walk."

Mrs. Lu glanced at Qin Xiang and saw that she was talking to Xiao Chenyu. Then she looked at her son who was watching the theater and touched his arm: "You go for a walk with Miss Huang!"

Lu Jiu glanced at Huang Yinghua and Mrs. Huang. Although he was reluctant, he knew that his mother seemed easy-going, but her words could not be refuted, especially in front of outsiders.

In fact, although there are differences between men and women, it is not appropriate for the two of them to go to the garden, but after all, the two families have already agreed on their marriage. Besides, Mrs. Huang just wants to let everyone see that Lu Jiu and her daughter are getting engaged. Those who are interested in it. It's time to disperse.

Huang Yinghua's concubine Huang Yingan was sitting a little later. When she saw Lu Jiu standing up, she also stood up and said: "I'll accompany my sister, so that my sister won't be gossiped about when she walks alone with a man."

Having said that, they could only take Huang Ying'an with them. Lu Jiu felt even more uncomfortable being a man with two girls, so he pulled Xiao Chenyu and his wife along.

A group of five people came to the garden and found a pavilion to sit down. Everyone felt quite embarrassed. Only Xiao Chenyu and Lu Jiu were talking.

Lu Jiu noticed that Qin Xiang was a little absent-minded, so he asked, "Sister, are you tired? Why don't you go find a place to take a rest?"

"It doesn't matter, I can just lean against the pillar and close my eyes." Behind Qin Xiang was a large pillar, which was just big enough for her to lean on.

Xiao Chenyu sat over and asked her to touch him, and Qin Xiang leaned against Xiao Chenyu and closed her eyes.

Lu Jiu lowered his voice and spoke to Xiao Chenyu. The Huang sisters felt mixed emotions in their hearts when they saw that Lu Jiu was so attentive and considerate, but the person he was talking to was not herself.

Later, Qin Yao came over with a maid carrying a tea tray and refreshments.

"I heard that you are sitting here talking, so I specially made a pot of tea for you. This refreshment was brought by our master from Gusu. He is very good at making refreshments. You can try it."

Although he said this, Qin Yao's peripheral vision was only on Lu Jiu.

Lu Jiu leaned leisurely against the railing, tapping the folding fan on his knees. The afternoon sun hit the side of his face, and his hair and eyelashes were dyed with a layer of golden light.

This was the first time Qin Yao was so close to him, almost having trouble breathing.

Fortunately, she had a calm temperament and did not let anyone notice her.

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Xiang suddenly opened her eyes and looked straight at Qin Yao.

When Qin Xiang looked at her, Qin Yao also restrained her younger daughter's amorous feelings, and the softness on her face disappeared unnoticeably.

"Are you my other sister?" Qin Yao asked Qin Xiang politely and distantly.

Qin Xiang still leaned against Xiao Chenyu and Zhuzi, and said slowly: "No, I can't be as high as Miss Qin's family!"

Qin Yao sat down, bit her lower lip, and sighed, as if she was facing an ignorant little sister: "I know you are unhappy, but since you have returned to the Qin family, we are naturally a family. My sister will be with us in the future. If you have more contact with each other, you will naturally know that the Qin family is very easy to get along with."

"Are you easy to get along with? Not necessarily. This morning, I was first frightened by your father and uncle, and then intimidated by your grandmother. I haven't seen how you can be easy to get along with at all."

Before Xiao Chenyu could speak, Lu Jiu became quite unhappy. He sat up straight and asked, "Are you being made difficult? Why didn't you listen to what you said? Didn't you say you were my sister?" Xiao Chenyu was speechless. Said: "If I say your name, will it have the opposite effect?"

Lu Jiu shut up somewhat sarcastically, Xiao Chenyu was indeed right.

Qin Yao almost couldn't suppress the anger and jealousy in her heart when she saw Lu Jiu defending Qin Xiang so much.

"What sister? This is my sister. How did she become Mr. Lu's sister? Could it be that Mr. Lu wants to steal my sister from me?"

Qin Yao turned around and looked at Lu Jiu. By talking to him, she looked openly at the face that she thought about day and night.

People say that the more unavailable something is, the more difficult it is to forget it. If you think about it too much, it will get deep into your bones and hurt your heart.

Lu Jiu was a person who wallowed in pleasures, so he naturally saw the affection in Qin Yao's eyes. His eyes flashed slightly and he smiled: "Qin Xiang is my mother's goddaughter. It's natural for me to be her brother. Don’t you want to compete with Miss Qin?”

Xiao Chenyu answered with a smile: "She is mine, no one can take her away from her."

Everyone laughed and it was revealed.

However, it is not clear what exactly is on his mind.

An old mother hurried over, first blessed herself with the other guests, then walked to Qin Yao's side, covered her mouth with her hand and whispered a few words.

Qin Yao's eyes suddenly widened a bit, and she immediately forced herself to calm down, and said a few words of farewell to everyone. Finally, she glanced at Lu Jiu, turned around, and hurried away with her old mother. .

Qin Xi watched her back disappear and winked at Qing Can outside the pavilion. Qing Can nodded and turned to leave, while Qing Gu still stood quietly.

Xiao Chenyu glanced at Qin Xiang in confusion, and Qin Xiang shook his head slightly, meaning it was not convenient to say it now.

After another half an hour, when the tea on the table was almost finished, Qingcan came back.

Qin Xiang left with an excuse and walked to the side to stand where no one was. Qingcan looked around and saw no one before speaking.

"Madam, Miss Qin Shao was taking a nap in her room. The drunk second wife's nephew accidentally broke in and climbed onto Miss Qin Shao's bed. Miss Qin Shao screamed in fright, attracting the maids and wives. , and a few guests passing by outside.”

Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows: "I know all this, I just want to know if there is any result?"

"Miss Qin Shao cried so sadly that she was about to hang herself. But Mr. Sun kept saying that he accidentally broke into the girl's room while drunk and ruined her reputation. He wanted to marry Miss Qin Shao as his wife."

Qingcan added: "I mingled among the servants and listened, and then we were kicked out. So I don't know what kind of servants we are."

"My servant also heard that Mr. Su's family has long been in decline, so he took refuge with his aunt, the second wife of the Qin family. Now he is studying in the private school of the Qin family. Last year, he was a new scholar. It is said that he is a very good scholar. There’s someone with a future.”

"I hope Qin Shao can have a smooth life this time." Qin Shao sighed deeply.Qin Shao is now desperate and fighting. If Mr. Sun is not determined, Qin Shao is afraid that he will die.

"Then should we help her?" Qingcan asked again.

"No need to worry, I've already helped her, so I'm repaying her favor."

Qing Can didn't know what kind of favor Qin Xi owed Qin Shao, but he didn't bother to ask.