EBE Chapter 187 Gao Xian's voice was muffled.
Chapter 187 Gao Xian's voice was muffled.
royal palace.
"Your Majesty, this is the complete situation regarding the floods in Jiangnan," Zhao Ming said respectfully, closing the memorial.
"Okay, I understand." Gao Xian nodded. "This method works, so let's proceed accordingly."
Zhao Ming nodded, bowed, and prepared to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Gao Xian.
"Why is it you who came to report today? Where is Prince Xie?"
Previously, Xie Yanli would personally report such important matters to him.
"Your Majesty, today is the birthday of the Xie family's matriarch, and Lord Xie has requested leave," Zhao Ming said respectfully.
Is it Madam Xie's birthday celebration?
Gao Xian frowned deeply; he had been deliberately avoiding any mention of the Xie family these past few days.
They had completely forgotten about Madam Xie's birthday celebration.
He immediately ordered, "Prepare a generous gift and send it to the Marquis's residence to congratulate the old lady on her birthday."
Eunuch Li nodded hurriedly and was about to leave when another voice sounded behind him.
"besides……"
Eunuch Li turned his head and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, is there anything else?"
"It's nothing," Gao Xian said in a muffled voice.
He lowered his eyelids, feeling a void in his heart.
Suddenly, he spoke again, "What is Consort Chen doing?"
Eunuch Li replied cautiously, "Your Majesty, Consort Chen is flying a kite in the Imperial Garden."
"Prepare the carriage," Gao Xian said calmly.
Royal Garden.
Mo Qingkui wore a flowing, moon-white fairy dress, her hair fluttering in the wind.
Holding a kite string, she ran through the spacious imperial garden, her laughter ringing out.
The kite soared into the sky, and Mo Qingkui looked up at it, her figure light and graceful, her eyebrows curved, like the freest and most agile bird in the world.
Gao Xian stood not far away, quietly watching her.
He liked Mo Qingkui for one reason: her talent was truly outstanding, and he admired women with talent.
Also, Mo Qingkui has a very free feeling about her.
It's a quality that comes from being free from any constraints.
This is something he has always wanted, but has never had.
Gao Xian didn't go over to fly the kite with Mo Qingkui; instead, he quietly turned and left.
Before leaving, he gave Eunuch Li a few instructions.
Subsequently, a stream of gifts was sent to Consort Chen's palace.
Qinglan Courtyard.
Xie Jue kept crying until evening, when she was exhausted from crying.
He slowly nestled in Qin Jiuwei's arms and fell asleep. Qin Jiuwei placed him on the soft couch in the main room and let him get some rest.
"This is the first time I've seen my third brother cry like this," Xie Jingchun said sadly.
Sigh, if he had just gone for a walk in the garden, he might have been able to save the rabbit.
Xie Jing didn't speak, but clenched his right fist tightly in his sleeve.
His eyelashes drooped, and he seemed lost in thought.
Xie Jingchun thought for a moment and suggested, "Dahei is dead. Should we buy another rabbit for our third brother? With a new rabbit, maybe he won't be so sad."
"No need." Qin Jiuwei gently shook her head.
She explained, "Dahei is unique in Juege's heart. I know his personality; he won't like a substitute."
"Why not give him a different pet, a puppy or a raccoon dog, so he can continue to keep Jue-ge company?"
“What you say makes sense, Madam.” Xie Yanli nodded. “Let’s do it this way.”
Qin Jiu sighed softly and pursed her lips.
Even with a new pet, the pain has already left a mark on Xie Jue's heart.
Recalling what happened this afternoon, Qin Jiuwei suddenly looked up at Xiaohe and asked, "Where's Nannan?"
"Young Madam, Nan Nan is currently outside."
Qin Jiuwei gently instructed, "Bring her in."
"Greetings, Young Master, Young Madam, and Young Masters." Nan Nan bowed politely as she entered.
Looking at her, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
After bringing Nan Nan back, she was busy with other things and rarely inquired about Nan Nan's situation.
They never expected that she would help them so much this time.
If Nan Nan hadn't stood up and testified against Xie Siyuan, this matter might have dragged on for much longer, and it's even more likely that it would have been fooled by Madam Hou and Xie Zhongzhi.
"Nan Nan, you did a great job this time, you've made a great contribution," she praised.
Qin Jiuwei glanced at Xiaohe, who immediately understood and stepped forward to hand a heavy purse to Nannan.
"This is for you, keep it safe."
Nan Nan felt the weight of the purse, her expression instantly panicked, and she repeatedly refused.
“Young Madam, Nan Nan was merely doing her duty; she really shouldn’t receive such a generous reward.”
Qin Jiu chuckled and didn't press the matter further. She then changed the subject, "Then you can come and serve me in the house from now on. I'm in dire need of someone as clever as you by my side."
For a moment, Nan Nan thought she had misheard.
Serving in the main house?! That's an amazing opportunity!
She suddenly looked up, and only when she met Qin Jiu's smiling eyes did she realize that she hadn't misheard.
A look of surprise flashed in Nan Nan's eyes, and she immediately bowed to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, young mistress! Nan Nan will definitely study hard and serve you well!"
Qin Jiu smiled slightly, "Get up quickly."
This little girl is smart, polite, and bold.
Despite the cold face Lady Hou gave her this afternoon, she remained unfazed.
It's worth cultivating.
Then, Nan Nan, like Xiao He, stood in the room.
She looked at the red lacquered wooden box in front of her.
The scene from this afternoon involuntarily came to mind again.
A sharp dagger severed the rabbit's throat, and blood splattered everywhere...
Nan Nan's body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Just then, a cup of hot tea was handed to her.
Nan Nan snapped out of her daze, turned her gaze, and met the boy's phoenix eyes.
Xie Jingchun said gently, "It's alright, it's all over now."
"Thank you, Young Master Chun," Nan Nan said softly.
She took the teacup and discovered that jasmine petals were floating on it.
Xie Jingchun raised her lips, her eyebrows and eyes displaying a flamboyant and unrestrained manner.
"You're welcome."
Zhiyuan Academy.
Xu Liuer didn't wake up until evening.
She slowly lifted her eyelids, staring blankly at the embroidered bed curtains in front of her.
Xie Zhongzhi, who had been staying by the bedside the whole time, was the first to notice.
A glint of light flashed in his eyes. "Liu'er, you're finally awake. I was really scared this afternoon."
Xu Liuer didn't speak, still staring blankly at the bed curtains.
Xie Zhongzhi thought she was thinking about Xie Siyuan, so he immediately spoke up and told her everything he knew.
"Siyuan was beaten ten times, and his buttocks are bleeding, but don't worry, I've already sent him medicine, he'll be fine."
"But Father also punished him by making him kneel in the ancestral hall for ten days, which is a bit troublesome. Siyuan will suffer a bit, but I will secretly send him some food every day and make sure nothing happens to him."
Xie Zhongzhi spoke for a long time, but Xu Liuer didn't say a word.
His expression was also very indifferent, as if he didn't care at all.
Xie Zhongzhi frowned and asked in confusion.
"Liu'er, what's wrong?"
He took Xu Liuer's small hand in his palm, wanting to transfer his warmth to her.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?" Xie Zhongzhi asked again, puzzled.
Xu Liuer looked at his face and slowly withdrew her hand from his grasp, inch by inch.