Phi-Fic Chapter 106 Could it be... he's jealous?
Chapter 106 Could it be... he's jealous?
Qinglan Courtyard.
Xie Yanli's gaze lingered on Jiang Chirang for a moment before he walked straight forward and sat down next to Qin Jiuwei.
Jiang Chirang raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconcerned.
After settling back into his seat, he accepted the tea offered by the maid and took a small sip.
"Does Cousin Jiang currently hold any official rank or title?" Xie Yanli asked coldly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei turned to look at him with some surprise.
When did Xie Yanli become so concerned about others?
"Your Highness, I am now a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, and my purpose in coming to the capital is to participate in next year's spring imperial examinations," Jiang Chirang said gently.
Qin Jiuwei nodded, pondering to herself.
In my previous life, my cousin became the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination the following spring.
However, my cousin was later implicated in my uncle's affair and tragically committed suicide at a young age...
Qin Jiuwei gently shook her head, pulling herself back to reality.
In this life, she will not let anything happen to either her uncle or her cousin.
She looked up at Jiang Chirang and smiled, saying, "Cousin, don't worry, you'll definitely pass the imperial examination next spring."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanli's expression immediately turned cold.
Does she really trust her cousin that much?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chirang's expression softened further, and he smiled, saying, "Thank you for your kind words, cousin."
Remembering something, he said, "When I was little, my cousin was the same way. Every time we met, she would praise me for being good at studying."
"Cousin-in-law," Xie Jue leaned closer to Jiang Chirang, asking with a look of surprise, "You actually saw my mother when she was a child?"
Xie Jue blinked her big eyes, her face full of curiosity.
What did your mother look like when she was a child?
Jiang Chirang smiled and said, "Your mother was very cute when she was a child. She had a chubby face, big eyes, and was very beautiful."
With each word he spoke, Xie Yanli's face grew darker, and he felt a surge of annoyance.
He had never seen what Jiuwei looked like as a child...
Xie Jing, who had been silent the whole time, looked up at Jiang Chirang upon hearing this.
His face remained expressionless, but his eyes turned cold.
He didn't like this cousin.
I always felt that he was there to destroy this family.
Xie Jue's eyes widened. "Wow, Mother has been a beauty since she was a child!"
As he spoke, he moved closer to Qin Jiuwei and rubbed against her.
She tilted her little face up, her eyes sparkling with laughter, and said, "Now I'm a great beauty!"
Qin Jiuwei was amused and reached out to gently pinch his nose, saying, "You have such a sweet tongue."
Seeing Qin Jiu's slightly curved lips, Jiang Chirang continued speaking, his voice filled with laughter and nostalgia.
"Back then, my cousin always liked to follow me around and ask me to take her kite flying."
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle as she talked about these things from her childhood.
"Yes, my cousin always manages to buy the most beautiful kites, and he's even given me several."
Follow behind him? Fly a kite together?
Xie Yanli tightened his grip on the jade thumb ring, almost crushing it in his hand.
Jiang Ling was smiling, but when he turned his gaze and saw Xie Yanli's gloomy face, he was momentarily stunned.
Why does Prince Xie look so displeased?
Is it possible...
Jiang Ling pondered to himself, "Does Prince Xie feel that they have been staying in the mansion for too long?"
He glanced at the gloomy sky; it seemed a little too late.
"It's getting late, let's head back to the manor first," Jiang Ling said.
Seeing that Jiuwei is doing so well now, he felt relieved.
The purpose of today's visit has been achieved, and it's time to head back.
Qin Jiuwei also stood up, "It's getting late, Uncle, be careful on your way back to the manor."
She was still a little reluctant to part with him, after all, they hadn't seen each other for so many years.
Fortunately, my uncle has now returned to Beijing, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet him in the future.
Zizhu, standing beside Xie Yanli, immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Finally left.
If they don't leave soon, he's afraid that his cousin Jiang will anger the young master to death...
Jiang Chirang also stood up, turned to look at Qin Jiuwei, his eyes warm and smiling.
Goodbye, cousin.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zizhu glared at Jiang Chirang.
You dare to say that?! You actually dared to say that! Look how angry you've made our young master!
Jiang Chirang's brows twitched slightly when he met Zizhu's gaze.
Why is a servant glaring at him?
After the Jiang family father and son left, Xie Yanli gave Qin Jiuwei a deep look.
Qin Jiuwei sat in the chair and was taken aback when she met his gaze, which was filled with resentment.
But before she could speak, Xie Yanli turned around and went back to his study without looking back.
Qin Jiuwei could only purse her lips slightly. This man…
The next day.
"Miss, I heard an interesting story today," Xiaohe said excitedly.
"Why are you being so mysterious, girl?" Qin Jiu smiled and picked up the teacup beside her. "Just tell me already."
Granny Song also turned to look at Xiao He.
Xiaohe chuckled softly, "This matter is also related to your uncle."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's hand holding the teacup trembled instantly, and a bad premonition welled up in her heart.
"Master Fahui, who was as famous as Kongyou, passed away recently. The governor of Zhejiang sent Master Fahui's relics to the capital, intending to present them to the Empress Dowager at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet to make her smile."
"There are still five days until the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and this relic has already been handed over to the Ministry of Rites for safekeeping."
"My uncle is now the Minister of Rites, and he is in charge of this matter."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's face turned deathly pale, and her lips trembled slightly.
This actually happened...
In his previous life, Gao Xian entrusted the matter to his uncle because the offering of relics concerned the Empress Dowager.
Unexpectedly, the relic was stolen, and the entire Imperial Guard was mobilized but they were unable to find it.
Shortly afterward, the Empress Dowager fell critically ill and was barely clinging to life.
Gao Xian was furious, believing that the loss of the relics had caused the Empress Dowager's critical illness.
In a fit of rage, he ordered his uncle to be executed...
Qin Jiuwei squeezed her eyes shut tightly, forcibly calming her mind.
In this life, if I want to save my uncle, I must protect the relics and never let them be stolen.
As Qin Jiuwei pondered, a maidservant at the door announced, "Young Master."
Qin Jiu raised her eyes and saw Xie Yanli dressed in a cold white robe, with a cool and noble temperament.
In his hand, however, he held a colorful kite that seemed completely out of place with him.
The kite was exquisitely crafted, with a frame made of bamboo strips and covered with thin, colorful silk.
It is painted with butterflies, their wings are colorful and lifelike, as if they could take flight at any moment.
"Husband, this is..."
Qin Jiuwei was about to smile and accept it when she heard Xie Yanli say calmly, "It's for you."
A gift for her?! A look of shock flashed in Qin Jiuwei's eyes.
Xie Yanli actually gave her a kite!
A bold idea suddenly popped into her mind.
Xie Yanli was like this...
Could it be because my cousin mentioned kites last night?
Is he... jealous?