EBE Chapter 499 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: Estrangement
Chapter 499 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: Estrangement
The next day.
As dawn broke with the first hint of light, someone quietly rose from inside the house.
Nan Nan quietly got off the bed, moving so gently that she didn't disturb the others on the bed.
She washed up, dressed, and styled her hair in a neat bun before standing in front of the bronze mirror.
Prepare to go to the main house to help the princess get up.
As soon as she pushed open the door, someone on the couch sat up, rubbing their eyes. "Oh dear, Nan Nan, you're the first one up again."
"Nan Nan, you are really amazing. No wonder the princess dotes on you the most now."
"Besides Sister Xiaohe, you are the one most favored by the Princess. Perhaps in a few days, you will be able to be promoted to a first-class maid like Sister Xiaohe and move out to live alone."
They laughed, their words carrying six parts teasing and four parts sincerity.
Nan Nan stopped and a very gentle smile appeared on her face.
"No, that's not true. I just got up a little earlier. My sisters are the ones who teach me how to take care of our master every day. I still have a lot to learn."
Her voice was soft, with her usual respectful tone.
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As soon as Nan Nan turned into the corner of the screen wall in the inner courtyard of the main courtyard, she saw a figure walking slowly towards her.
The young man was tall and upright, dressed in a dark blue court robe with silver patterns. His hair was tied up, and he did not wear a crown. Two wisps of hair on his forehead were gently blown by the wind.
It was Xie Jingchun.
Nan Nan paused, hesitated for a moment, and then bowed.
"Greetings, Young Master Chun."
Xie Jingchun heard her voice and his gaze fell on her.
She wore a light apricot-colored spring dress, with a simple tassel hairpin in her hair. She was slender, but her posture was very steady.
It is delicate and light, like a white camellia flower with dew on its petals.
After bowing, she lowered her eyes, stepped aside, and turned to leave.
Xie Jingchun remained silent.
But his gaze remained fixed on the swaying tassels at her temples, lingering there for a long time.
Half an hour later.
Xie Jingchun entered the room and, upon seeing Qin Jiuwei, immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Mother."
He arrived very early.
In the past, one would probably have to wait outside the door.
But now Qin Jiuwei has gotten used to getting up in the early morning.
The affairs of the Prince's Mansion are much more complicated than when he was in the Marquis's Mansion.
Xie Yanli's power has grown even stronger, now that he is a prince, and people come to pay him a constant stream of visits.
In addition, there were countless requests for audiences, invitations, gifts, and festival gifts...
She had to approve everything, and nothing could be done carelessly.
At this moment, Nan Nan stepped out from behind the screen, holding a cup of hot tea, and offered it with both hands.
Her movements were skillful; she held the teacup steadily in her palm as she handed it over.
Qin Jiuwei took it, took a small sip, and a satisfied smile appeared on her lips.
Nan Nan always brews tea when it's only seven-tenths hot, with a refreshing taste that perfectly suits her palate.
Qin Jiuwei took a sip of tea, and the aroma of the tea soothed her throat, easing the fatigue in her eyes.
She turned her head to look at Xie Jingchun, her tone filled with concern.
"You've finally come back to rest, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Xie Jingchun smiled and said, "I'm used to waking up at this time in the army, but I can't get used to sleeping in at this time."
"You'll get used to it once you've settled in. But these past two years in the military have been tough, so you need to rest more."
Qin Jiuwei said gently. She looked at Xie Jingchun in front of her, thought for a moment, and still felt it was necessary to tell him about this.
"Have you heard about Princess Jingzhao? She came to my door again a few days ago. I'm afraid she's come to see me at least twenty times over the past few years."
"Her daughter, Gao Zhilan, is seventeen years old this year, about the same age as you. She is famous in the capital for her beauty and talent. She is skilled in calligraphy and poetry."
“I’ve met her before. She has very delicate features and a calm temperament, unlike her mother who is domineering.”
She paused for a moment, then asked, "Would you be interested in meeting him?"
Xie Jingchun looked at the delicate porcelain cup on the coffee table, his gaze unwavering. "Since Mother says she's good, she must be a good girl."
"only."
As he said this, he slowly raised his eyes to look at Qin Jiuwei, "I don't plan to get married so soon."
“I guessed what you meant, which is why I always refused Princess Jingzhao.”
Qin Jiuwei frowned. "But she's still not giving up. She insists that you meet Gao Zhilan in person and give her a verbal refusal before she'll stop."
"Fine, since you've said you don't want to see me, I'll naturally take care of this for you."
Xie Jingchun nodded, "Thank you, Mother."
"You don't need to thank me, it's what I should do." Qin Jiuwei looked at him. "Your father and I will not interfere with your marriage. Whether you want to get married and when you want to get married is up to you."
After listening, Xie Jingchun slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew his mother would say that.
My mother has always been such a kind-hearted person.
"You've only been back in the capital for a few days. Are you settling in well? Songji Hall has been empty for a long time. Is there anything you need?" Qin Jiuwei asked.
"Everything is fine. The room is all tidy and ready, even the bedding is freshly changed. As soon as I entered, there was a cup of hot tea in the tea set."
"Such thoughtfulness, it's obvious that Mother instructed the servants to prepare it in advance."
Xie Jingchun paused, then couldn't help but sigh, "But to be honest, I slept really soundly last night, something I haven't done in the last two years."
"Only at home can you smell this kind of aroma."
As the mother and son were talking, footsteps came from the doorway, and then Xie Jing pushed the door open and entered.
He was dressed in a black robe, and his expression was gentle and polite. As soon as he entered the door, he bowed to Qin Jiuwei and said, "Greetings, Mother."
Qin Jiuwei nodded and smiled, "You child, you come to pay your respects at this time every day, and you've never been late."
Xie Jing smiled, and even joked around, which was rare for him.
"I dare not be negligent, for fear that my mother will deduct my breakfast."
"My second brother has actually started to joke around now, that's quite rare."
The three sat down chatting and laughing. Breakfast was quickly served by the eunuchs, including congee, side dishes, pastries, and fried eggs.
Xie Jingchun was drinking porridge when she suddenly looked up at Xie Jing.
"By the way, Father went to the morning court session. Why didn't you go with him?"
Xie Jing picked up some stir-fried bean sprouts and said in a calm tone, "I am now the Imperial Tutor, but I have not been granted an official position, so naturally I do not need to attend court in the morning."
“That’s true.” Xie Jingchun put down his porridge bowl and leaned lazily against the back of his chair. “I don’t need to go. The Emperor said I just got back and granted me three days off so I can rest properly.”