He's house was bustling with people coming in and out, and the servants were all smiling and busy with what they were doing, occasionally lowering their heads and whispering a few words.
After all, Shu Qingqing couldn't stand still and was running around, while Chu Miao'er followed her quietly and watched her going about her business. She accidentally saw Zhixia looking at each other and another boy dressed as a gatekeeper, and talking to each other from time to time.
He nodded without thinking about it.
"Second Madam, cousin..." Zhixia walked over with small steps and said softly, "Cai'er came to the house with a lot of wine."
Shu Qingqing never expected that He Runjia and Na Zhangyi would not come today, so she asked in surprise: "She is the only one here? Can you see the eldest lady and uncle?"
"There are still a few people from the winery. They are already at the door. They said they would not dare to bring the wine in until you ask." Zhixia looked at her face with obvious displeasure and quickly lowered her eyes.
She was so arrogant before, but now she is so disciplined, and her sunset water is not in vain. Chu Miaoer pursed her lips and smiled softly.
"You act like you understand the rules, but no one is there. How can you follow the rules?" Shu Qingqing muttered dissatisfiedly. When she turned her eyes, she happened to see Baitao walking towards him with a smile. She immediately changed her words and said, "Okay.
Okay, okay, bring the wine in quickly..."
"Yes, madam." When Zhixia turned around, she met Baitao head-on. The two smiled and nodded before running away. Although it was only in a hurry, she vaguely felt that Baitao was a little different today.
I heard from the madam that Qiao Mu invited Baitao to meet at Fang Mansion, and the princess seemed to intend to make the two of them a couple. Recalling the happy look on Baitao's face just now, the two must have had a great time chatting today. If this is true, it would be terrible.
Okay! Zhixia couldn't help but smile as she thought about it.
"Madam, princess." Baitao called obediently.
Chu Miaoer looked at it carefully, and looked at each other with Shu Qingqing and smiled: "It seems that Fang Mansion is a lot more interesting when you come back so late. The little girl has forgotten the time, why don't you save it for dinner before coming back?"
Hearing what she said, Baitao became anxious. She quickly explained: "Princess, I am learning chess with Qiao Mu. I forgot the time for a moment. Please punish me."
Unexpectedly, Baitao actually knelt down after one of her jokes. Chu Miaoer had no choice but to reach out to stop her, with a rather helpless tone: "Look, you are just joking, why are you taking it so seriously!"
"Slave... I'm afraid that the princess will be angry..." Baitao saw that everyone in the mansion was busy and said quickly, "Slave, I'm going to see if there's anything I can help you with."
"I don't need your help. There is a big thing that needs you to handle." Shu Qingqing stopped her with a smile, "Your prince has been waiting for you for two whole hours, why don't you go quickly?"
The prince is waiting for her to deal with big things? Why does this make her feel so scared? What big things can she handle as a slave? Under the smiling eyes of the two of them, Baitao came to the tea room together.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw the prince and the second master playing chess. They both looked at the chess pieces in front of them and frowned. It seemed that they were equally matched.
Shu Qingqing made a gesture of silence, and the few of them stood quietly in tacit agreement, fearing to disturb the two people who were concentrating. They did not dare to make a sound until He Muchang dropped the last piece.
"Yunqi..." Chu Miaoer called softly and walked towards him. He looked at the situation on the chessboard and said with a smile, "Did my uncle win this one?"
"Hey, Miao'er," Chu Miao'er was picked up by He Muchang as soon as he finished speaking, "It's all because of Yunqi! Why can't I not see it at my age? So don't ask anymore,
I would feel embarrassed if I asked my uncle..."
Fu Yunqi smiled and said nothing, stood up and took Chu Miao'er in his hand.
"You can't even beat your son with your chess skills, who else do you want to beat?" Shu Qingqing didn't even look at it and sat directly next to He Muchang.
Tingfeng, who had been watching Baitao since he entered the door, suddenly realized that his hands and feet were not in control, and he actually walked straight towards her amidst everyone's exclamations.
Seeing him coming, Baitao ducked her eyes slightly and asked Fu Yunqi: "Your Highness, are you looking for me?"
When she asked, Fu Yunchi nodded slightly as if he suddenly remembered, and said lightly: "I heard that you have known Qiao Mu for a long time, and I would like to ask what do you think of him?"
"Qiao Mu?" Baitao murmured, "Qiao Mu has a gentle temper. I have never seen him get angry with anyone. He has a clear mind and works in an orderly manner. He treats me very well..."
"Well," Fu Yunchi glanced at the sullen Tingfeng inadvertently, wondering how long he could endure it, but he just said with a smile, "It seems that he is indeed pretty good."
Baitao was simple-minded and had no idea what Fu Yunqi was thinking. When he heard what he said, he naturally nodded and said, "My slave feels the same way."
This silly girl, Chu Miaoer turned around and smiled at Shu Qingqing who was opposite her.
"In that case, I will make the decision to grant you a marriage." As soon as Fu Yunchi finished speaking, two sharp voices rang out as expected.
"Prince!——"
"Your Majesty, don't want it!——"
Baitao looked at Tingfeng in astonishment, a hint of joy flashed silently in her eyes. No one noticed it. She didn't understand why Tingfeng had such a big reaction. Could it be...?
"Then are you willing to marry you to Tingfeng?" Fu Yunqi said calmly, his face expressionless, as if he was talking about ordinary things.
"I don't want this, my slave..." Although Baitao refused to agree, her voice was indeed much softer.
This time Tingfeng didn't understand. He frowned and asked with a heartbroken expression: "Why? Do you really like that Qiao Mucheng? What's so good about his fragile look? I just
Do you believe I can knock him away with just one punch?"
Tingfeng's continuous questions not only left Fu Yunqi speechless, but even Chu Miaoer's words were stuck in his throat and he couldn't speak. He said in front of the girl that he would punch the girl's favorite person away. This was the only way to do it.
Tingfeng could do it, and Chu Miaoer sighed secretly.
"Who asked you to beat him away! You know how to use your fists!" Baitao was not weak in aura, so she started quarreling with him in front of everyone, "Why should I marry you? I look forward to seeing you all day long.
Will I knock him away with one punch?"
Seeing that she was really angry, Tingfeng relented and coaxed her repeatedly: "I didn't mean that... I... Your Highness..." Tingfeng looked at Fu Yunqi and Chu Miao'er as if asking for help, feeling at a loss.
Shu Qingqing looked on with joy, as if she had seen her and He Muchang when they were young. The two of them were noisy and noisy all day long. If they didn't bicker, they would feel uncomfortable.
"Ahem..." Fu Yunchi cleared his throat to remind them of the occasion, "Tingfeng, you already know what Baitao means, so... I cannot approve your request, and I will help you look for a suitable woman.
, don’t be impatient.”
He obviously wanted to irritate Baitao with his words, but he didn't expect that Tingfeng could not hold his breath at all. After hearing what he said, he knelt down and said, "I love Baitao. Please grant me your marriage."
Fu Yunqi just took a sip of tea, looked at him who bowed his head and said, "Then I will ask you one more time." He looked at Baitao again and asked, "Baitao, did you hear that? Since Miaomiao said she wanted to see you.
It’s your own wish. If you don’t want to, you don’t have to force yourself.”
Baitao's heart was beating wildly, and she felt hot and hot, as if all the blood in her body was rushing into her heart. A pair of hands intertwined on her abdomen were holding her sleeves nervously.
Tingfeng wanted to marry her? But his mouth was so bad, she had never heard a word of praise from that mouth, and he only knew how to bully her all day long.
Does she fall in love with Tingfeng? Why does she want to see him as soon as possible all day long, but when she finally sees him, she pretends not to talk to him, and she also likes to see him anxious.
"Slave..." Baitao had countless thoughts swirling in her heart. The heat on her body seemed to have spread to her face and even behind her ears, but her throat felt tight.
Tingfeng always lowered his head. Today's matter has already used his old face all his life. If Baitao doesn't agree, he really doesn't want this old face.
Seeing this, Shu Qingqing stood up and said with a smile: "Forget it, don't force Baitao, Tingfeng, it seems that you and Baitao are not destined to get married." She raised her eyebrows to signal to Chu Miao'er.
Chu Miao'er smiled knowingly, nodded helpfully and said, "My aunt is right. Since Baitao doesn't want to give up, my uncle -" She suddenly turned around and called, "Didn't my uncle say that there was a lady from the house in the past two days?
You have fallen in love with Tingfeng and want to ask for a marriage for her maid?"
Is there such a thing? He Muchang thought about it carefully, but suddenly realized it under Shu Qingqing's wink, and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Mrs. Xia's wife saw Tingfeng when she came to deliver tea to the house two days ago.
, I have been secretly asking about it many times, and when I heard that I was going to Kyoto, I really liked it."
"The relationship is good. Tomorrow I will go to Xia Mansion with Yun Qi to meet her. If it is suitable, there is no harm in bringing her back to Kyoto," Chu Miao'er said with a pointed smile, "After all, Ting Feng is quite a grown man.
"
As soon as these words came out, two sharp voices came out simultaneously.
"Princess, don't want it!——"
"My subordinates don't want it!——"
This time Tingfeng looked at Baitao blankly, with obvious doubts in his eyes.
Chu Miao'er was already overjoyed, but on her face she pretended to be serious and pointed at Baitao and asked: "It's understandable that he said no, but why don't you want to? You don't want to marry him, and you don't want him to marry someone else. I
I don’t usually teach you to be so unreasonable."
"No, it's not..." Baitao stared at her blankly, biting her lip with her teeth, and waited for a long time without saying anything.
Shu Qingqing seemed to have lost her patience. She strode forward and tried to persuade her: "Baitao, if you want to marry him, of course he won't marry anyone else. If you don't want to marry him, you can't stop him from marrying someone else. Do you understand?"
Baitao nodded silently. Just when everyone was about to give up completely, Baitao suddenly raised his head and said firmly: "I am willing to marry!"
"That's right!" Shu Qingqing laughed loudly, "This will make all our hard work worthwhile!" She turned and raised her eyebrows at Chu Miao'er and said, "There is also our wine."
Baitao, who had been covered up the whole time, opened her big eyes and rolled around. The princess was laughing, the prince was laughing, the second master was laughing, the second wife was laughing, and even Tingfeng was laughing. The shock in his heart suddenly turned into a smile.
Feeling uncontrollably shy, she quickly covered her face.
"Your Majesty, let me just say that today's family banquet may turn into a wedding banquet, right?" Chu Miao'er also raised her lips and smiled, with shallow dimples showing on both sides of her mouth.