With just one glance, she noticed the difference in him at this moment.
Although there is still not much expression on the young man's face, the facial features that usually give people a very unapproachable feeling have lost their coldness at this moment. This subtle but unignorable change in his expression makes her look alone on him.
I saw that person before——
Therefore, before Mingluo looked at the person beside him, he already had the answer in his heart.
When I saw clearly the person pretending to be a young man, I was left with a feeling of "sure enough".
As expected, it is Chang Sui Ning.
It can only be Chang Sui Ning.
Mingluo's gaze was silently withdrawn for a moment, and he turned to look at Cui Jing. He calmly held his hands and saluted: "Master Cui."
Cui Jing also looked at her: "History of Women in the Ming Dynasty."
Mingluo had a decent smile on his face: "On your Majesty's order, I came to discuss the details of the Chongyang ancestor worship with Governor Cui."
"Since Governor Cui has official duties, there is no need to see him off." Chang Suining said at the right moment: "I'll take my leave first."
Cui Jing nodded first, then when he saw her raising her feet to leave, he suddenly said: "That's right——"
Chang Sui Ning then looked at him.
Cui Jing said: "I have prepared a birthday gift for senior A Dian, but I am not in the capital that day. How about you take it back and hand it over to senior for me that day?"
Chang Suining nodded and said with a smile, "Okay."
A Dian's birthday was on the day before the Double Ninth Festival. When she first picked up A Dian, the copper lock he was wearing had the birth date on it.
But she didn't expect that Cui Jing knew this and remembered to prepare a birthday gift for A Dian in advance.
He treated the old people and things in Xuance Mansion with such care, even she was almost ashamed of herself at the time.
And I remember that one year in the army, when she was in a daze in front of the sand table in the tent, Wujue brought her a bowl of noodles. She ate it wholeheartedly and went back to work. When she was free the next day, she realized it later.
Asked why Wujue suddenly spent so much time and effort making noodles yesterday, Wujue was stunned for a moment. He told her that of course he wanted to eat noodles for his birthday. She then asked whose birthday it was, and Wujue was stunned again - of course it was you, Your Highness!
It suddenly dawned on her that yesterday was her birthday.
Therefore, when she gets busy, she always puts these things behind her.
Speaking of which, the bamboo dragonfly that A Dian carries with her to this day was one that she picked up as a birthday gift on A Dian's birthday one year.
In comparison, Cui Jing is more reliable than her in such matters.
Cui Jing told Yuan Xiang to fetch the things, and then asked Chang Suining: "Can I go to the front hall to sit down and have tea?"
"No need." Chang Suining pointed to the pavilion at the end of the path: "I'll just wait there."
Cui Jing nodded.
Mingluo never looked away and never looked at Chang Sui Ning, but she listened to every word of the conversation between the two, especially Cui Jing's words.
After the demeanor that he only had when dealing with Chang Sui Ning, the way and tone he now talks to Chang Sui Ning is actually completely different from how he talks to others.
She originally thought that by pushing Chang Suining to the position of crown princess as soon as possible, she could block the bad omen in him in time, but she never thought that pushing Chang Suining would lead him to become Chang Suining faster... It is true that things in the world are unpredictable.
Mingluo didn't show any strange expression, and just went to the study room outside Xuance Mansion with Cui Jing to discuss matters.
This is not the first time that Xuance's army escorts the holy driver to travel. The regulations and arrangements are all there, so there is not much that needs to be discussed.
After everything was quickly agreed upon, Cui Jing said: "There is no need to bother Ming Nu Shi to come in person for this matter. In the future, we only need to send the palace envoy to convey it."
His temperament and style have always been like this, and Mingluo has been accustomed to it, but thinking about his words and deeds towards Chang Sui Ning just now, his mood at this moment cannot be as calm as usual.
After a moment, she said: "It concerns the safety of the holy driver during his trip, so we don't dare to treat it carelessly."
Cui Jing did not comment, closed the official charter document in his hand, and was about to see off the guests when he suddenly heard Mingluo sitting there say: "Speaking of which, I am very curious about something, and I would like to ask Cui Dadu to clarify my doubts."
Cui Jing raised his eyes and looked at her.
After all, we are discussing the Holy Driver's trip, and the details should not be leaked. Therefore, in the large outer study room at this moment, except for one of Cui Jing's confidants, there are only two people, Cui Jing and Mingluo.
Mingluo smiled slightly and asked curiously as if he were dealing with an acquaintance: "I wonder what Governor Cui likes most about the Chang family girl?"
Cui Jing seemed to have never expected that she would ask about this matter. After being slightly startled, he answered without hesitation or evasion: "Everything."
Mingluo's smile narrowed slightly.
Those who love Chang Sui Ning...all?
Does it include the other party’s willful self-righteousness?
She heard it sounded funny, but did not comment. She only asked: "But the Chang family girl claims that she has no intention of treating Governor Cui... So, does Governor Cui really want to waste his life for her?"
Cui Jing: "Even without her, I had no intention of marrying a wife. It would not be a waste to make my own choice."
Mingluo just smiled.
So, what he means is that if Chang Sui Ning does not show up, he will only be alone and will not choose anyone else. For him, being alone is the norm, and wanting to marry Chang Sui Ning is an exception, right?
But she doesn't think that people will only make exceptions for one person in this life.
When making exceptions, if there is a first time, there will be a second time. If there is a first person, there will be a second person.
"It's a good thing that Governor Cui can meet the person he likes." She said slowly: "I can also see that Governor Cui treats Mrs. Chang's wife sincerely, but the word "sincerity" needs to be given to people who are sincere.
Wrong payment..."
She paused for a moment and then said: "I have no prejudice against Madam Chang, but since she has rejected Governor Cui in public, and today she comes to see Governor Cui again, I don't know what her thoughts are."
Cui Jing casually went to sort out the official documents around her and said quietly: "She didn't come to find me today."
Mingluo smiled.
He actually believes this?
"As a woman, I naturally understand women better. Such words..." She stopped mid-sentence, and there was no point in her tone. She only reminded her as a bystander: "Looking at what the girls of the Chang family have done,
He is indeed not a simple-minded person."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cui Jing raised his eyes slightly and looked at her: "Why does Cui have to like people with simple and pure minds?"
It is rare to find a person with a pure mind in this world, but what really attracts him is never the light, simple and pure color. What he looks up to and yearns for is always thick and firm, and underneath that thickness lies a boundless blazing light.
A soul that dares to confront fear without giving up.
Since that snowstorm, he has learned to admire the powerful. He is destined to be attracted only by those who are powerful enough for him to look up to. Those who look down for him are all ordinary creatures in his eyes. He can pity and protect each other.
But it can never produce any feeling that touches the heartstrings.
So, he might have been attracted to her a long time ago.
Starting from her fearlessness when facing the idol, starting from her murderous intention to attack him when she was drunk, starting from her sitting outside the Dengtai Tower eating steamed buns with the two beggars, and many, many more...
Regardless of whether she is that person or not, what she has now is a soul that is born to dazzle him.
At this moment, during the question and answer session with Mingluo, Cui Jing, who suddenly realized this, lowered his eyes and looked at the slightly swaying tea in the teacup at his hand, and felt a wave of emotion in his heart.
After hearing this, Mingluo couldn't calm down in his heart.
"People are born with different temperaments, and there is no distinction between high and low. I cannot say that only those with simple and pure minds are worthy of being liked. Governor Cui also misunderstood my meaning." She agreed with Cui Jing first, and then said.
"I just don't want Governor Cui's sincerity to be exploited and fooled, so I take the liberty to remind you."
Chang Sui Ning clearly rejected him in public, yet she always appeared in front of him. What else could this be if it wasn't use and fooling?
Cui Jing looked at her: "Even if she comes to use and fool me, I don't care."
He had tried his best to facilitate the flower banquet. If there was any use, it was he who recommended it to her.
Mingluo's eyelashes trembled, and he even suspected that he was hearing hallucinations.
What?
What on earth is he saying that is so irrational?
Is this the same Cui Jing who has always been calm and self-possessed, always flawless in his actions, and has no weaknesses in front of others or behind the scenes?
So, it’s not that he doesn’t know that Chang Sui Ning has an impure mind, but he is willing to be fooled by the other party?
At this moment, Mingluo felt that the person in front of him seemed to be possessed by an evil spirit.
However, he looked sober and calm, with no ups and downs of emotions, and there was no trace of chaos in his eyes.
It's obviously still the same person, but why does he just...
Cui Jing finally said: "In any case, these are private matters between me and her, so I won't bother Ming Nu Shi."
If he hadn't been suspicious that Mingluo's mention of this matter today was the sage's instruction to test his mind, he wouldn't have said a word more.
"Yes..." Mingluo lowered his eyes: "I took the liberty today. I hope Governor Cui won't take it to heart."
Cui Jing nodded and said nothing.
Out of pride, Mingluo couldn't stay any longer, so he stood up and raised his hand to say goodbye.
She was always calm and decent on the face, but her heart was already turbulent.
She thought that as long as she knew the reason why he liked Chang Suining, she would have a chance to destroy that reason, but his liking had no reason, no reason, and even no principle!
Mingluo forced himself to calm down.
She didn't believe that there was really no reason to like someone in this world.
He had been very close to Chang Kuo since before he took command of the Xuance Army. If he was really destined to be attracted to Chang Sui Ning, why did he delay in getting interested until now?
When did his difference with Chang Sui Ning begin?
Many images flashed through Mingluo's mind. During this time, she thought of the starting point when she really started to pay attention to Chang Sui Ning... It was when Chang Sui Ning began to intentionally imitate Princess Chong Yue!
She and Cui Jing were both insiders of the secrets in the Heavenly Girl Pagoda of Dayun Temple, and Cui Jing was even involved, so he knew a lot about Chong Yue, and over the years, she could feel his affection for the elder.
Her Royal Highness the Princess’s admiration——
So, was it because he saw the shadow of Princess Chongyue in Chang Sui Ning that he was attracted to her?
This thought together made Mingluo's heart suddenly rise with anger called unwillingness, and she could hardly face the panic - Cui Jing would be attracted to Chang Sui Ning instead of her, does that mean... Chang Sui Ning is better than her?
More like?
Coupled with the words of Tianjing Guoshi, my aunt has recently mentioned Chang Sui Ning intentionally or unintentionally, and she even seems to be gradually speculating on that matter...
But how is Chang Sui Ning more like her?
Apart from handwriting, what else does the other person look like?
Because she couldn't figure it out, she felt more and more uneasy and confused.
She had never felt so flustered in these years, and she was destined to be flustered only by this incident.
She may not really love Cui Jing, and may not really care about her aunt's eyes, but if she wants to move forward instead of being knocked back to her original form, then she must keep her footing.
That's who she is, she knows it.
At least it was before and still is...
Before she had enough chips to completely take off the coat called shadow, she couldn't let others sway and snatch it away.
Mingluo didn't know how far she had walked until a figure appeared in her sight in front of her.
That figure was particularly dazzling in her eyes at this moment.
"Chang Xiaolangjun...when will you come to see Liu Huo again?" Yuan Xiang asked in a low voice as he escorted Chang Suining across the threshold of Xuance Mansion.
"Come over when you have free time." Chang Suining stopped outside Xuance's Mansion and took the box held in Yuan Xiang's hand: "You've worked hard today and run around."
Yuan Xiang smiled hurriedly and waved his hands: "It's not hard, it's not hard. I'm looking forward to having you come here every day... come and see the durian fire!"
Chang Suining also smiled: "Okay, you go in and get busy."
Yuan Xiang nodded, said goodbye, and happily turned back to Xuance Mansion.
As soon as he stepped through the door, he saw Mingluo coming out with his maid, so he stepped aside and saluted with a smile: "Mingnu Shi, go slowly."
Mingluo nodded without stopping.
Chang Suining walked to the carriage and Xi'er got off the carriage. He took the box from his girl's hand with one hand and opened the curtain with the other.
When Chang Sui Ning was getting on the carriage, she heard a voice coming from behind her: "Ms. Chang, please stay."
Chang Suining turned around and saw Mingluo.
She then raised her hand to the other party: "History of Women in the Ming Dynasty."
Mingluo looked at the girl who bowed calmly to him, and there was no hint of emotion or anger in her voice: "I wonder if Mrs. Chang could follow me to the teahouse and sit down for a chat?"
Chang Suining looked across the vast Xuance Mansion and said, "The nearest teahouse from here is about two quarters of an hour away."
When she looked away, her eyes fell on Mingluo's carriage, and she casually suggested, "The carriage of the female historian looks spacious enough. I wonder if we can go inside for a while?"
Mingluo twitched the corners of his mouth slightly.
She didn't bother to say more than a word to the other party before, but now she took the initiative to invite him, but the other party seemed to be afraid of trouble and trying to save trouble. She really didn't know what to say.
How is such a person like the eldest princess who is flawless in the eyes of the world and is praised by the world?
The other party didn't know what he meant, but she didn't have to worry about this trivial matter, so she nodded generously: "That's fine."
The two of them got on the carriage one after another.
Not long after he got into the car and sat down, Chang Sui Ning once again felt that indescribable weird feeling in his heart.
But this time, she seemed to have found the answer to the origin of the inexplicable weird feeling she had when she first met Mingluo.
Mingluo did not ask the maid to follow him into the car. At this moment, she and Chang Sui Ning were the only two people sitting across from each other in the car.
"I wonder why the Ming Dynasty female historian wants to talk to me?" Chang Suining asked.