Summary of the previous chapter: The former fourth young master of the Ma family did not seem to be a complete playboy. For example, he also funded the noodle stall owner under the Red Bridge. Of course, Ma Xiaoquan did not know this...
Dongfang Qingxue looked at Ma Xiaoquan with dazzling eyes and said, "That depends on your performance."
"Ah? It still depends on performance? Dongfang girl, please don't push me. That girl Xiangxiang is still very young. I don't want to do anything to others."
Dongfang Qingxue said dissatisfied: "Ma Xiaoquan, what you said is really irresponsible. Sister Xiangxiang has a deep love for you. Are you not tempted?"
"Uh" Ma Xiaoquan was speechless.
Dongfang Qingxue was right. The little girl Liu Xiangxiang had been doing her best since she came to Ma's house. During the days when Ma Xiaoquan was away, this little girl was the one who served her grandma.
Of course, gratitude does not mean love. Ma Xiaoquan did treat Liu Xiangxiang as his little sister from beginning to end. As for other thoughts, Ma Xiaoquan had no idea at all.
"Speaking of this matter, I need your help, Miss Dongfang."
Dongfang Qingxue looked into Ma Xiaoquan's eyes and asked, "You want me to help you push Xiangxiang back, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Xiangxiang has reached the age of getting married. It's not like you don't know my identity as an Oriental girl. One day I will leave here, so... you know."
Dongfang Qingxue took a deep breath and murmured: "Are you sure you want me to do this for you?"
Ma Xiaoquan shrugged: "Otherwise, what if we let that silly girl wait forever?"
"Okay, I'll just help you."
"Thank you, Dong..."
"But..." Dongfang Qingxue interrupted Ma Xiaoquan, "I also need your cooperation."
"Okay, just tell me what you need me to do..."
...
That night, Ma Xiaoquan visited the home of Liu Yijing, a cabinet scholar.
Liu Yijing was a second-rank official, two ranks higher than Ma Xiaoquan. Even though he was only two ranks, the difference was huge.
When he saw Mr. Liu, Ma Xiaoquan did not dare to be disrespectful and saluted respectfully. Liu Yijing did not put on any airs and returned the salute immediately.
"Haha... The horse guard came here at night, why?"
Ma Xiaoquan stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Master Liu, I have something to ask of you."
Liu Yijing glanced at Ma Xiaoquan: "But what about my granddaughter?"
"Exactly."
"Okay, tell me."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed and said, "Mr. Liu, the main reason why I came here this time is to discuss Xiangxiang's wedding."
Liu Yijing heard this and said with a smile: "Why, Guard Ma is planning to marry Xiangxiang from our family?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "On the contrary."
"What?" Upon hearing this, Liu Yijing stood up a little excitedly and said loudly, "Why, isn't my Xiangxiang good enough for you?"
Ma Xiaoquan said: "No, no, Mr. Liu, please don't be angry. This is not what I mean."
"Humph, what do you mean?"
"This..." Ma Xiaoquan was just about to explain according to what Dongfang Qingxue taught him, but his head suddenly went blank, and all the words that were still fresh in his mind were forgotten in an instant.
"Hmph." Liu Yijing saw that Ma Xiaoquan had no words to say, and rolled her sleeves and said, "You Ma family has no good people, so you can leave. Since you think that my granddaughter, Liu Yijing, is not worthy of you, you won't do it in the future either."
Come and pester my Xiangxiang, I will let Xiangxiang come back tomorrow!"
Ma Xiaoquan was a little aggrieved. Why did his head suddenly become so funny?
Mr. Liu has already issued an order to expel guests. Hey, no matter what I say, I'm afraid they won't listen.
After leaving the gate of Liu's house, Ma Xiaoquan kept shaking his head and sighing.
At the gate, Dongfang Qingxue had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Ma Xiaoquan coming out, she stepped forward and asked, "How is it? Did you do as I said?"
Ma Xiaoquan raised his head, smiled bitterly, and said nothing.
"Eh? Isn't it right? Didn't I teach you to talk a lot? Didn't you express it?"
Ma Xiaoquan scratched his head: "I was going to say something, but suddenly I felt like my head was pounding and I forgot all about it. By the time I wanted to say it again, Mr. Liu had already issued an order to expel the guests."
"You" Dongfang Qingxue stamped her foot, "Ma Xiaoquan, why are you so confused at this critical moment?"
Ma Xiaoquan himself was also puzzled. He had never been like this before, so why was his head suddenly pounding today?
"I...Hey, Oriental girl, the matter has come to this, is there any other remedy?"
Dongfang Qingxue rolled her eyes at Ma Xiaoquan and sighed: "Hey, there is still a remedy plan. Ma Xiaoquan, just watch it. When Liu Yijing comes to ask for someone tomorrow, it will definitely embarrass your Ma family."
Ma Xiaoquan sighed: "Come on, come on. The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain. Sooner or later, there will be such a day. What are you afraid of him doing?"
Dongfang Qingxue shook her head and said nothing.
Early the next morning, Liu Yijing came as expected.
Liu Xiangxiang thought grandpa came to see her, so she happily took University Student Liu's arm and said coquettishly: "Grandpa, why didn't you say anything to Xiangxiang when you came?"
Liu Yijing patted her granddaughter's head lovingly, raised her head and said, "Ma Xiaoquan, you idiot, come out!"
Ma Xiaoquan had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk out.
"Remember what you said last night, okay, Xiangxiang, let's go?"
"Ah? Let's go? Grandpa, why are you leaving?"
Liu Yijing glared at Ma Xiaoquan: "That little beast doesn't want you anymore, why are you still here?"
"No...don't want me anymore?" Liu Xiangxiang looked at Ma Xiaoquan, "Brother Quan, is what grandpa said true?"
Ma Xiaoquan smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
"Wow" the little girl suddenly started crying.
"Xiangxiang..." Ma Xiaoquan wanted to step forward to comfort Liu Xiangxiang, but the little girl pushed Ma Xiaoquan away and threw herself into Liu Yijing's arms.
Liu Yijing became angry and cursed: "Ma Xiaoquan, you shameless little beast."
Ma Xiaoquan did not speak. In fact, he had not done anything excessive to Liu Xiangxiang, but in order to calm Liu Yijing's anger, Ma Xiaoquan endured it.
"Liu Yijing, you are still a bachelor of the cabinet, you are really dirty." At this time, Mrs. Ma slowly walked out with the support of Ma Tong.
Liu Yijing snorted and said, "What? Your Ma Xiaoquan has done something sorry for my granddaughter, and you can't talk about it anymore?"
"I'm sorry about your Xiangxiang?" Mrs. Ma's face darkened, she turned to Ma Xiaoquan and asked, "Quan'er, have you done anything?"
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head: "How can I? I've only been back for two days."
Mrs. Ma looked at Liu Yijing: "Mr. Liu, what's wrong...you want to play rogue? Did you hear that?"
Liu Yijing blushed: "I don't care, anyway, your Ma Xiaoquan is sorry for my Xiang'er."
Mrs. Ma was confused after hearing this, and asked Ma Xiaoquan: "Quan'er, what is going on?"