The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 48: I was fine, why are you crying?

Meng Tingzhou said sternly, "Marriage is no joke. If Miss Liu feels that the marriage is inappropriate, I can report it to His Majesty together with your father. I will never let you down."

"If the governor is interested, you should know why the emperor granted us a marriage." Liu Huining looked at him earnestly, "It's because the emperor has heard that I have been attracted to the governor for a long time."

"Although I am attracted to the governor, I don't want to get involved in other people's feelings."

She also has the pride of a woman from a noble family.

Meng Tingzhou smiled slightly: "Miss Liu should know that I have fought on the battlefield for decades and finally got my current position. In the future, we will naturally need someone who can deal with the noble families and win the hearts of the people for the Governor's Office.

"Jiang's status is special, and she is a loner. She has never had a mother to teach her about the affairs of the inner court. I have been teaching her for a while, but I still can't get the hang of it."

"But you are different. You come from a prominent family and are good at dealing with people. I believe that with you by my side, I will be even more powerful."

When these words came out of Meng Tingzhou's mouth, Liu Huining felt shocked in his heart for a long time.

This is his recognition and also a reassurance to himself.

She secretly clenched her fists, realizing that all her years of affection had not been in vain.

Before leaving, she had put aside her worries and said to Meng Tingzhou: "Thank you for the governor's trust. After I marry into the governor's mansion in the future, I will definitely help the governor solve his problems."

No matter how deep the relationship is, if you cannot support each other, the gap will become bigger and bigger.

But if we can walk side by side, we will know and cherish each other.

After coming out of Wanyuan, Liu Huining felt at ease.

Meng Tingzhou watched her leave, then turned back into the main room and asked the person behind the screen, "Did you hear everything?"

Jiang Shiwan was brought here later. The servant said that the governor decided to stay in Wanyuan for a few days and asked her to come over to facilitate breastfeeding.

She didn't care where she was and came happily.

But she didn't expect that Meng Tingzhou arranged for her to listen to this first.

Jiang Shiwan has recently been imitating his grandfather's notes and practicing Zhao Mengfu's calligraphy. At this moment, he writes very quickly: "It's hard for Miss Liu to be so infatuated with you."

Meng Tingzhou walked in from the side of the screen with his hands behind his back. He saw a few strands of hair falling down her face, which made Chun Riyan look even more gentle.

He took a deep breath silently: "I didn't expect her infatuation either."

Jiang Shiwan paused for a moment while writing: "Liu Huining has been quite famous since he was a child. He has always been very picky. I think he has been in love with you for a long time."

He held her hand, and with such force that ink dripped from the tip of the pen, spreading across the paper.

"Humans are not plants or trees, so who can be without emotions? When will you, Jiang Shiwan, be able to have emotions?"

“Everything is in the mind.”

His hand rested on her chest: "Is it here?"

The two hadn't had any contact for some time, and Jiang Shiwan trembled all over when he suddenly heard this.

Meng Tingzhou whispered in her ear: "Or is your heart reserved for your Song Huaizhi? Tomorrow I will take you to a place and let you see who the humble gentleman in your heart is."

Seeing that she was unmoved, Meng Tingzhou waved his sleeves coldly: "You should have heard just now that you will take care of the Liu family's marriage."

It was a beautiful spring day before, but it started to drizzle the next day.

Meng Tingzhou went out early in the morning with Jiang Shiwan, who was wrapped up tightly.

After driving for a while, the carriage boarded a large ship and then entered a private room. Seeing him leisurely drinking wine, Jiang Shiwan was slightly surprised: "Why did you bring me here?"

"Of course I'm bringing you to see your brother Song."

Following his gaze, I saw through the rain a group of people holding oil-paper umbrellas entering the room one after another.

Seeing that she was about to ask a question, Meng Tingzhou made a "hush" gesture.

Although the cabin has partitions, it does not need stone walls, so the sounds from next door can be heard clearly.

"Sir Song is young and promising, and is highly regarded by His Majesty. His future is bright."

Song Huaizhi's voice: "I was able to be promoted to the commander of the imperial guards, all thanks to Lord Lu's mediation."

Lord Lu? Jiang Shiwan's heart skipped a beat. Minister of War Lu Chong?

He was also his father's superior. All the blame for the Battle of Tongguan was borne by the left and right vice ministers of the Ministry of War, but Lu Chong, the Minister of War, completely shirked the blame.

I didn't expect that he would be related to Brother Song.

Lu Chong laughed: "Although you are a junior, you are much more experienced than your uncle Jiang. I was right."

He had been very concerned about the relationship between Song Huaizhi and Jiang Xingyuan. After he and Shen Bian had finally won over Jiang Xingyuan, he wanted to take this opportunity to promote Shen Yunqi, but he did not expect so many things to happen in the Duke's Mansion.

Now everyone can only take care of themselves. With a try-it-out mentality, Lu Chong unexpectedly discovered that this young man was a promising talent, especially he could be used to deal with Meng Tingzhou.

"Lord Song has been busy lately, so I have specially prepared a gift for you." After saying that, Lu Chong clapped his hands.

There was silence next door for a moment. Jiang Shiwan thought they had left, but suddenly he heard Song Huaizhi's voice: "Lord Lu, love has always misled people. I don't like it."

Lu Chong laughed: "Sir Song is a self-disciplined person, so why worry about women messing up your work? Sometimes when you are tired, if you have a woman who can talk to you by your side, your physical and mental boredom can be relieved, and perhaps you can get things done with more power."

Song Huaizhi knew that he was testing him, so he stopped refusing: "In this case, I would rather be respectful than happy."

"Ruowan, serve Master Song well."

After Lu Chong left, a gentle voice was heard: "Master Song, let this servant serve you."

She has a pair of soft peach blossom eyes, which are very touching when they blink.

Seeing that she was about to open her collar, Song Huaizhi grabbed her hand and said, "There's no need to be so anxious."

Ruo Wan smiled softly and put her other hand into his collar: "Lord Lu asked me to serve you well, so I dare not delay."

Song Huaizhi thought that Lu Chong should be not far away, so he let go of his hand.

Listening to the panting sounds from next door, Jiang Shiwan's expression changed from gloomy at first to simply closing his eyes, trying to shut out the noise.

Meng Tingzhou pinched her neck with one hand, pried open her tightly clenched teeth, and fed her the warm wine in his mouth: "What's wrong? Are you heartbroken? Or uncomfortable?"

Jiang Shiwan was suddenly invaded and ridiculed by him. He became extremely annoyed and clenched his teeth tightly, refusing to relax.

Under the influence of alcohol, Meng Tingzhou pressed forward and whispered in his ear, "It seems that we have never had this before on the boat..."

"Listen to their voices, but have you thought about it too? If you do, you can tell me."

She listened to every word he said, and finally she could no longer bear the emotion, and her clear tears suddenly fell into his broad palm.

Feeling the wetness in his palm, Meng Tingzhou didn't know whether he was drunk or heartbroken, and kissed her along her tears: "You're fine, why are you crying?"

(End of this chapter)