Ningde County Princess found herself speechless at her brother's words.
Seeing Ning Ruan was about to agree.
Since she hesitated, it meant she was considering the feasibility of this matter. If she persuaded her a few more words, Ning Ruan might agree.
"Brother, this is truly a rare opportunity for you," Ningde County Princess reminded him anxiously. These words were for both of them to hear.
She believed Ning Ruan would agree.
She had this intuition; Ning Ruan was not a heartless person, and the current situation was that her brother indeed needed help.
If Ning Ruan could soften her heart, it would mean there might still be a possibility between Ning Ruan and her brother.
"Even if it's an opportunity, we cannot trouble Miss Ning," Zhen Lin said gravely without thinking.
While the brother and sister were conversing, Yun Shu had already made up her mind. When they stopped talking, she spoke, "I can go."
Upon hearing Yun Shu's answer, the brother and sister immediately looked at her.
"Does it make Miss Ning feel troubled?" Zhen Lin asked with concern. He did not want her to be troubled.
Ningde County Princess sighed in her heart. She could tell her brother truly cared about Ning Ruan and did not want to trouble her in the slightest.
It was only out of care that he was so cautious, not wanting to inflict harm.
"No," Yun Shu smiled faintly. If she didn't want to do something, she wouldn't do it no matter how pitiful the situation was. Going hunting with them was beneficial to her; she could see Zhan Tianye, observe Emperor Li De and others, and investigate the cause of Zhan Tianye's amnesia.
Thus, to prepare for the hunt, Yun Shu first prescribed medicine for Zhen Lin for three days and then prepared some other medications.
Zhen Lin also spent his days practicing horse riding and archery.
Ningde was even busier, with many things to prepare.
From the moment she received the news until evening, Yun Shu had been busy.
During the leisurely dinner time, Yun Shu suddenly missed Xiao Li and the other two.
She wondered if they had been diligently practicing calligraphy and reading during her absence.
She wasn't worried about martial arts training; her father would supervise their basic skills practice every day.
She planned to find an opportunity for Zhan Tianye to meet Xiao Li and the others. Perhaps the connection through blood would help Zhan Tianye recall some memories.
Yun Shu made her plans.
As darkness fell, just as she was about to return to her room to bathe, she heard a sound from behind.
Someone was approaching rapidly.
She stopped.
Turning her head, she saw the person running towards her, and her expression faltered. "Didn't you leave?" Wasn't she going to find Ji Rong?
Why had she returned?
And she looked so radiant. Had Ji Rong come to Xixia? To find Qin Yiqing?
Qin Yiqing froze. "Why should I leave?"
"Not to look for..." Yun Shu did not finish her sentence, as there were people around.
Qin Yiqing's eyes flickered. "I won't look for him anymore. It's already over between him and me. I said I would bless him!"
Yun Shu's gaze deepened.
She hadn't expected Qin Yiqing to have made such a resolute decision. It seemed she truly intended to part ways with Ji Rong permanently.
She had witnessed how affectionate Qin Yiqing and Ji Rong had been and the trials they had faced. She never imagined it would end this way.
Seeing Yun Shu remain silent, Qin Yiqing linked arms with Yun Shu and walked towards the room.
Once inside, Qin Yiqing closed the door tightly before quietly recounting her experiences of the past two days.
Finally, she stated her decision. "I've decided to marry Meng Xiao. Meng Xiao is steady and has no other women in his household. We can treat each other with respect. He said that if I want to venture into the martial world in the future, he won't interfere."
She deliberately omitted the fact that Meng Xiao preferred men. She didn't want to tell Yun Shu about it, or Yun Shu would definitely disagree with her marrying Meng Xiao.
"You've only met him once, and he saved you in a teahouse, and now you're going to pledge yourself to him? Qin Yiqing, this is a bit impulsive," Yun Shu frowned slightly.
Qin Yiqing blinked, appearing very carefree and open-minded. "Between people, it's about fate. If you overthink it, that fate might disappear. I need to cherish this fate now."
"You'll know when you meet Meng Xiao. He is someone worthy of entrusting your life to."
Yun Shu pursed her lips. "I will be participating in the royal hunt with Lord Zhen and the others in a couple of days. After I return, I will meet him. Yiqing, you shouldn't rush this matter, nor should you do something you'll regret later just to escape something. These two days are for you to calm down and think carefully. It's not that because Ji Rong is getting married, you must get married. You are you, and he is him."
Qin Yiqing's expression faltered. She lowered her head to hide her inner disappointment and said softly, "It's not because of him."
"You know in your heart whether it's true or not. When I return, tell me your final answer. However, I will go and meet Meng Xiao," Yun Shu said gravely.
Qin Yiqing felt a little guilty. She was already hiding something from Yun Shu, and on top of that, Meng Xiao liked men and not women. Although no one else knew this besides her, she still felt incredibly guilty.
She lowered her head and looked at her feet, saying, "I've thought it through thoroughly. I might have fallen in love with Meng Xiao, and then I realized I don't like Ji Rong that much anymore. Hehe, Yun Shu, I've found someone else."
Yun Shu said nothing, merely looking at Qin Yiqing quietly.
Qin Yiqing felt even more guilty under her gaze. She then raised her head and grinned at Yun Shu, thinking her smile was natural and beautiful. "I'm not lying to you."
"What does Meng Xiao do?" Yun Shu didn't expose Qin Yiqing's pretense and instead became interested in this Meng Xiao.
Anyone who could make Qin Yiqing impulsively want to marry must have something special about them.
"He's a merchant. They say he does many businesses, including silk, wineries, restaurants, inns, and so on," Qin Yiqing quickly replied. Before returning, she had asked Meng Xiao thoroughly.
She just had a feeling that Meng Xiao wouldn't lie to her. xxs
Meng Xiao is my good brother!
There's loyalty involved.
"So he's a merchant," Yun Shu nodded thoughtfully.
Qin Yiqing added, "Yes, he's very rich."
Yun Shu glanced at Qin Yiqing.
Qin Yiqing chuckled. "Don't worry, he hasn't seen my true appearance. He's definitely not after my face, but after me as a person."
"Alright, it's getting late. Go wash up and sleep," Yun Shu urged her away.
Qin Yiqing yawned. "I'm really quite sleepy. The effects of the fake wine are too strong."
After Qin Yiqing returned to rest, Yun Shu bathed. After a short period of rest, Yun Shu left Pingyang Prince's Mansion late at night.
She went to see Ruan Xi, who was indulging in pleasure.
Surprisingly, she didn't find Ruan Xi rolling around in bed with beautiful women, but instead found him fully clothed and listening to music.
Huh?
Has he reformed?