funbook-pk Chapter 121 It was actually him who got caught up in it.
Chapter 121 It was actually him who got caught up in it.
Seeing her somewhat nervous expression, Xie Yanli pursed his lips.
"I'll be sleeping in the study tonight."
He has already gone too far today; he cannot continue to pressure her.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's anxious heart immediately relaxed.
But in the blink of an eye, Qin Jiuwei reverted to being the virtuous and generous wife of the crown prince.
She smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling, "Then my husband should rest early, as he has to attend court tomorrow."
Seeing Qin Jiuwei's obvious relief, Xie Yanli's eyes instantly dimmed.
He lowered his eyes slightly and nodded gently.
Nighttime, in the study.
The candlelight flickered, casting dappled shadows on the wall.
Xie Yanli sat at the table, several wine cups in front of him already empty.
The wine shimmered with an amber light under the candlelight.
Xie Yanli's eyes were cold and dark, and his fingertips twirled the jade thumb ring with some irritation.
Now he understands.
He has feelings for Qin Jiuwei.
But Qin Jiuwei didn't seem to have much interest in him.
Xie Yanli lowered his eyes and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.
She is virtuous, gentle, sensible, and obedient.
But she just didn't love him.
At first, he thought she was just a simple woman who helped him manage the household and take care of the children.
She should do her job well and not bother or bother him, and he would naturally not treat her unfairly.
The two kept to themselves and didn't interfere with each other; living like this was fine.
But in less than two months, it was he who got caught up in it.
It's really ridiculous.
When Zizhu saw the young master pouring wine again, she couldn't help but panic.
"Young Master, you can't drink anymore."
The young master never drank alcohol before, let alone used it to drown his sorrows. What's wrong with him today?
Upon hearing the sound, Xie Yanli turned his gaze and pursed his thin lips slightly.
"Zizhu, you know..."
Xie Yanli paused as soon as he said this.
"I have a good friend who loves his wife, but she doesn't seem to love him back. What do you think he should do?"
Zizhu: ...
Young Master, the friend you're talking about is yourself, isn't it?
However, the prince was truly drunk now. He was someone who never showed any emotion outwardly, yet he was saying these things to him at this moment.
But as expected of the young master, even when drunk, he still tried to cover it up.
"In that case, we should try to make his wife like him."
Xie Yanli curled his lips coldly upon hearing this; how could he not know this?
That's where the difficulty lies.
The difficulties of official duties are still traceable, but Qin Jiuwei's thoughts are something he truly cannot fathom.
Zizhu quickly realized this as well, and was stunned as soon as she said it.
Yes, how can we possibly win over the lady's heart?
The lady has always been virtuous and gentle, and knows how to behave appropriately. It seems there is nothing she dislikes.
But at the same time, she doesn't seem to have anything she really likes.
It's really too difficult to win over a lady's heart.
Zizhu recalled the storybooks she had read before.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "We could give some jewelry, such as pearls, jade bracelets, gold hairpins, or Suzhou embroidery fabrics, silks and satins."
"Ma'am, she..."
Upon hearing those two words, Xie Yanli's icy gaze immediately swept towards Zizhu.
Zizhu was startled and immediately changed her words, "Your friend's wife might like it, and I think most women would like it."
In the novels he was reading, the male protagonists gave the female protagonists black paper money that they could buy an unlimited number of times.
The courtyard has eight entrances and eight exits, and there is also a well-made six-wheeled carriage.
The same applies to jewelry.
"Useful?" Xie Yanli raised an eyebrow slightly.
He had never tried to please a woman like this before; it was always others who tried to win his favor.
Zizhu nodded. "Of course." It might not be useful...
After all, who can guess what the lady is thinking?
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanli lowered his eyes, turning the jade thumb ring as if deep in thought.
Seeing this, Zizhu smiled with satisfaction.
After being awkward for so long, the young master has finally understood his own heart.
Early the next morning.
After breakfast, the three children went to the martial arts field, while the others went to school.
Qin Jiuwei then stopped and took a sip of tea from the teacup beside her.
Before she could even drink the tea, Xiaohe lifted the curtain and came in.
"Miss, there is a woman at the door who claims to be a maid from the Jiang family and requests an audience."
The Jiang residence? Isn't that my uncle's house?
Qin Jiuwei put down her teacup and gently instructed, "Let her in quickly."
Soon, a maid in green entered, bowed, and began to explain her purpose.
"Greetings, Madam Heir. I am from the Jiang family. Madam Jiang and Miss Jiang have just arrived in the capital."
"Madam Jiang misses the young master's wife, so she specially sent me to invite you to the Jiang residence for lunch."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Qin Jiuwei's eyes.
My aunt is back!
When she was little, her aunt took good care of her.
After her mother passed away, she worried that her mother would be all alone and helpless, so she would bring her clothes or personally cook soup for her every day.
Even after my aunt went to Jiangnan, she always asked people to send her food and clothing.
Most of the food and clothing were withheld by Li, but some still ended up in her hands, making her life in the Qin household a little easier.
In her previous life, her uncle was beheaded, and her aunt was heartbroken. She then committed suicide and followed her uncle in death.
Qin Jiuwei's right fist involuntarily tightened.
But thankfully, thankfully...
The calamity of death in this life has passed.
My uncle is alright, and my aunt will be fine too.
Now that my aunt has returned to Beijing, I should go and visit her.
Qin Jiuwei stood up, turned her gaze, and instructed the maid, "Go to my private treasury and find some top-quality ginseng to take with you."
When I returned to my parents' home last time, I received 20,000 taels of silver from Qin's father.
She used the money to buy many precious and exquisite treasures.
My aunt has just recovered from a serious illness and needs to recuperate, so I think she can use these ginseng roots.
The carriage stopped in front of the Jiang residence.
When Madam Jiang heard that she was coming, she waited for her at the door with her two children after receiving a reply from her maid.
Qin Jiuwei stepped down from the carriage, and when Madam Jiang saw her, her eyes immediately reddened.
"Jiuwei, good child, let your aunt take a good look at you."
Madam Jiang wore her hair in an elegant updo, appearing very gentle and graceful.
His eyes were red and filled with tears as he looked at her.
When she left, Jiuwei was only ten years old; now she's a married young woman.
Qin Jiuwei's eyes welled up with tears, and she quickly curtsied, her voice trembling with sobs, "Aunt."
Madam Jiang took her hand and placed it in her palm. "Good child, it's a happy thing to see you. Let's go inside and talk."
The group returned to the house, and Qin Jiuwei instructed the maid to bring over the ginseng.
Upon seeing the ginseng, Madam Jiang immediately exclaimed, "My child, why did you bring such an expensive gift?"
I didn't expect that after so long, this child would still be so sensible and polite.
It was the child's good intention, and refusing it would seem distant.
Madam Jiang graciously accepted the gift, and also gave Qin Jiuwei a jade-carved fan ornament as a gift.
After accepting the gift, Qin Jiuwei sat down in the chair.
"Cousin," a girl in pink said in a light and cheerful voice, but quickly realized that something was amiss.
He bowed and said, "Greetings, Lady of the Heir Apparent."
Qin Jiuwei chuckled softly, "Cousin, there's no need for such formality. We're all family."
Jiang Yunzhu is Madam Jiang's second daughter, and she, Jiang Chirang, and the other two grew up together since childhood.
When she was a child, she was the most carefree of the three, and she still is now.
Jiang Yunzhu is very beautiful.
She has bright almond-shaped eyes, a small dimple at the corner of her lips when she speaks, and a sweet smile.
Hearing Qin Jiuwei say this, Jiang Yunzhu relaxed a bit and returned to her usual lively self.
"Cousin, this is a gift for you." Jiang Yunzhu's bright eyes sparkled.
She handed over an exquisite wooden box, which Qin Jiuwei opened to reveal a delicate ball meticulously woven from colorful silk threads.
Each layer of the exquisite ball is woven with different patterns. The outermost layer is a garden full of flowers, the second layer is a lifelike picture of flying birds, and further inside, there are pavilions and towers with upturned eaves and arches.
Every detail was handled with exquisite skill.
"Does my cousin like it?" Jiang Yunzhu tilted her head slightly, looking at her expectantly.
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but sigh, "Cousin, this... is just too exquisite. How long did it take you to make this?"
Jiang Yunzhu waved her hand and chuckled, "It won't be long. What's most important is that you like it, cousin."
Although she didn't say it, Qin Jiuwei could guess that this thing couldn't be made in less than three months.
"I like it very much, thank you, cousin." Qin Jiuwei carefully closed the brocade box and said softly.
Such exquisite items are rare even in a noble household; my cousin has truly put her heart into it.
Hearing Qin Jiuwei say she liked it, Jiang Yunzhu's almond-shaped eyes lit up, and her smile became even sweeter.
Jiang Chirang stood aside without saying a word, simply looking quietly at Qin Jiuwei.
After looking for a while, he lowered his eyes to avoid being noticed.
Lunch was meticulously prepared by Madam Jiang.
Jiang Ling also returned before noon, and the group gathered together for a reunion dinner.
They talked about many things from the past, and he asked Qin Jiuwei how she was doing at the Marquis's residence.
Qin Jiuwei answered each question, and the conversation naturally turned to marriage.
“In a while, Yunzhu will also be getting married,” Jiang Ling said.
Jiang Yunzhu paused in her chopsticks when this was mentioned.
Qin Jiuwei looked at her and remembered as well.
Yunzhu was betrothed as a child.