Out of etiquette, Qin Xiaoxiao went back to Mrs. Qin's residence to say goodbye to her.

Mrs. Qin was extremely reluctant to give up and asked Mother Liu to bring out the gifts she had prepared in advance and send her out of the house in person.

Qin Xiaoxiao refused to accept them at first, but she couldn't resist Mrs. Qin. Seeing that most of these gifts were cloth, tea and wine, and were not particularly valuable, she had no choice but to accept them.

Mrs. Qin was supported by Mother Liu and took Qin Xiaoxiao all the way to the gate.

Thinking of this farewell and not knowing when we would see each other again, she felt extremely uncomfortable, and said earnestly: "Grandma doesn't force you to recognize your ancestors and return to the clan, but this is also your home. If you want to come back more often in the future, just treat me as pity."

This old woman."

Qin Xiaoxiao was moved and couldn't bear to make her sad, so she nodded: "Grandma Qin, I will come to see you when I come to the capital in the future."

"Hey, okay, okay!" Mrs. Qin nodded excitedly, and the sadness of parting faded a lot.

Seeing that an hour was about to pass, Qin Shan, who had a full stomach of tea, was a little restless. He couldn't listen to the wonderful stories told by the storyteller, so he kept looking at the door.

He is not worried about what the Qin family will do to his daughter, but he is afraid that the Qin family will use tricks to make his daughter soft-hearted. He has lived to be old enough to be a grandfather, and he has almost turned away as much as he can, but it doesn't matter whether he is selfish or stingy.

He just doesn't want his daughter to recognize him from the bottom of his heart.

In front of his daughter, he showed that he had no objection to her acknowledging his marriage, all because he didn't want his daughter to see what he was thinking.

With this kind of thought that should not be exposed, Qin Shan could not sit still more and more. Just as he was about to get up to pay for tea and go to the door to wait, he caught a glimpse of his daughter's figure from the corner of his eye. But before he could be happy, he found that two more people were following behind him.

A boy carrying a box.

Knowing that this was something given by the Qin Mansion, he felt strange in his heart. He pretended to be fine and stepped forward: "Why did you come back early? I thought that one hour was not enough, and I was wondering what I would eat alone at noon."

Qin Xiaoxiao didn't notice his father's hidden temptation and said truthfully: "I'm not familiar with them. One hour is enough. Why don't I come back early so that I can have dinner with you!"

This truth made Qin Shan even more excited than her previous flattery. He instantly put aside his anxiety from the previous moment and laughed loudly: "Okay, let's go, let's go eat something delicious!"

After that, he strode to the counter, paid for the meal, and packed a snack he thought was delicious for his daughter.

Qin Xiaoxiao had some refreshments at the Qin Mansion. She was not hungry at the moment, but she still opened it and ate two pieces. She also praised her father for the delicious snacks she bought.

Qin Shan was so happy that he no longer felt that the box being carried by the boys was an eyesore. When he came to the carriage from the backyard, he dismissed the two boys with a wave of his hand and moved the box to the carriage with all his strength.

inside.

The father and daughter did not go to Chunfenglou for dinner. Instead, they went to a small noodle shop with a good reputation and had two bowls of spicy noodles with rich soup and delicious taste.

After checking out the noodle shop, Qin Xiaoxiao wanted to go to the bookstore to find some books to read, so Qin Shan sent her to the bookstore and stayed at the door chatting with the gatekeeper. He waited for more than an hour without feeling bored at all.

Qin Xiaoxiao's group at the bookstore gained something. She carried two books on household marriage laws (legislation about marriage and family in feudal society) throughout the dynasties. She no longer wanted to go shopping, and happily returned to the inn with her father.

Qin Shan was illiterate and didn't know how unconventional the books his daughter read were and how shocking the things she wanted to do were. He also thought that his daughter's books were getting more and more, almost squeezing out the sleeping space, and that he wanted to pile up miscellaneous things at home.

I have organized a room in my house to store books for my daughter.

The next morning, Qin Xiaoxiao came to the Princess Protector's Mansion to look for Jingheng, but he was not there.

"A few days ago, I appointed A Li an official. He delayed for more than half a month and refused to go. I asked me to send him away this morning." Princess Huguo met Qin Xiaoxiao and said helplessly about her son.

Whereabouts: "You often write letters, I thought you knew."

Qin Xiaoxiao could imagine his reluctance and said happily: "Brother Li doesn't like to be an official, so he was suddenly banned from an official position. I'm not sure why he's upset. According to his temperament, he won't be a 'mother-in-law' with me."

Say this."

Princess Protector also smiled, and said meaningfully to the girl in front of her whom she had watched grow up: "You still know him, no wonder he is more willing to tell you if there is anything."

Qin Xiaoxiao felt guilty inexplicably, and her hands under the table tightened unconsciously: "Maybe it's because we grew up together and are similar in age, so we can talk about it together."

Princess Protector touched her head, her expression becoming more and more unpredictable: "Now that you are so good friends, in the future you will each have a family, I am afraid that you will not have the energy to maintain this friendship, which is really sad."

Qin Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat, and he suspected that Her Highness the Princess knew something, so he said cautiously: "There are still forks in the road, and when we have different friends, it's better to let nature take its course."

Princess Protector sighed, with a rare hint of sadness: "A Li looks cold, but is actually very affectionate. When he grows up, you are the first friend he makes. I'm afraid he only recognizes you in his heart.

My friend, he has no idea of ​​getting married yet. When you get married in a year and a half, he will be all alone, with no one to talk to. Alas, if only you two could..."

As if realizing that her words were inappropriate, she suddenly stopped talking and smiled at Qin Xiaoxiao.

Qin Xiaoxiao was shocked by the meaning of her words. She felt like there were dozens of rabbits jumping around in her chest. After finally finding her mind, she smiled and said: "Your Highness is joking, Brother Li's identity is extraordinary.

, how can I, a country girl, reach such a high level?"

She did not feel that she was not worthy of Jing Heng. When she was considering whether to accept Jing Heng's wishes and become a couple with him, she did not consider the disparity in their family backgrounds at all.

But the disparity in family background is real and unavoidable. She laughed at herself that she was not good enough for Jing Heng because she wanted to know how Princess Protector viewed this issue. If Princess Protector disdained her as a family member, she must have made plans early.

"I value character more than family background." Princess Protector's eyes flashed slightly, and she stretched out her well-maintained hand to hold Qin Xiaoxiao's: "If I didn't like you and trust your character, how could I?

Such thoughts?"

There was no concealment in these words, which completely showed her attitude: "Ali has an awkward temper. Who can stand his bad temper? You are the only one who can treat him sincerely. Putting aside his family background, he is not worthy of you."

"

Qin Xiaoxiao was stunned. She had always known that Princess Protector was an informal person, but she didn't expect that she could say that Brother Li was not worthy of her. And based on her status, there was no need to use superficial means to cover herself up.

"Your Highness, Brother Li is very good. He has taken care of me a lot these years." Now that the words were spoken, Qin Xiaoxiao did not hide anything: "If it weren't for Brother Li... I would probably always treat him as my brother."

Princess Protector had already guessed that her son had taken action. When she heard what she said, she couldn't help but smile: "Earlier, Ah Li didn't realize that he was interested in you, and he said similar things to me."

Qin Xiaoxiao said seriously: "To this day, I still have a brother-sister relationship with Brother Li. Brother Li promised to give me some time to think about it clearly."

Princess Protector was startled and said softly: "There is nothing wrong with the relationship between brother and sister."

Qin Xiaoxiao shook his head: "This is unfair to Brother Li."

What if her feelings for Brother Li fail to change and she even finds a man she truly likes? How should they deal with it? Marriage is a major matter that cannot be taken carelessly.

Princess Protector thought about it for a moment and understood what Qin Xiaoxiao meant, and she felt more and more that she had seen the right person: "Today, I will separate the matter. I have no intention of forcing you to do anything. You can do whatever you want, and there is no need to worry about anything else."

Qin Xiaoxiao was glad that she was facing the Princess Protector who understood the righteousness of the country. She couldn't help but stand up and give her a blessing: "Thank you, Your Highness."

The two of them were chatting about each other, and it was noon before they knew it. Qin Xiaoxiao accepted Princess Protector's offer to leave a meal, and was about to go to the dining room to accompany her to eat when the maid came to announce that Mr. Dao was back.

"I knew he would not live in peace, and he refused to stay well on the first day." Princess Protector was helpless. She stopped Qin Xiaoxiao who was about to get up to greet her son, and ordered the maid to invite him to the dining room.

As soon as Jing Heng entered the house, he knew that Qin Xiaoxiao was coming. He raised his feet and was about to walk towards the dining room. After taking only two steps, he hurriedly turned around and returned to his Yueji Courtyard. When he came out, he was covered in seven

Pinhong's toiletries were replaced by silver-gray brocade robes.

"Brother Li, don't you have an official uniform? I also want to see what you look like in an official uniform!" Qin Xiao smiled and was really curious about what he looked like in an official uniform. However, he failed to do so at the moment, and his expression and tone showed obvious disappointment.

Jing Heng's face froze: "It's no different from the official uniforms of other ministers, there's nothing to see."

Qin Xiaoxiao looked at his expression and became even more curious: "Brother Li, after dinner, can you show me what you're wearing?"

Jing Heng had a stinky face and raised his hand to push her back on the stool: "Eat!"

"Okay, I'll take it as your promise." Qin Xiaoxiao sat down with a smile. When she looked up, she saw Princess Protector looking at the two of them with a smile. She felt inexplicably uncomfortable and hurriedly picked up her chopsticks and lowered her head to eat.

"Drink soup." Jing Heng was afraid that she would choke to death, so he poured a bowl of bamboo fungus and scallop soup in front of her.

Qin Xiaoxiao didn't think there was anything wrong when we ate at the same table before, but Qin Xiaoxiao didn't think anything was wrong. But now facing the fragrant soup bowl, she felt uncomfortable at all, and whispered: "Eat your food quickly, I'm going to eat it again."

If you are not a child, you can do it yourself."

Jing Heng frowned, not happy that she suddenly turned against him. But there was really nothing to say about this kind of thing, so he remained silent and picked up his chopsticks to eat.

Qin Xiaoxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and silently drank the delicious and refreshing bamboo fungus and scallop soup. When she was almost done drinking, she found that her rice bowl was already filled with her favorite dishes.

Under Jing Heng's unremitting efforts, Qin Xiaoxiao was unable to resist the temptation of all kinds of delicacies and ate her fill as usual.

After drinking the tired-relieving tea, Princess Protector went back to her room to rest.

Jingheng stayed in the household department for half a day with nothing to do and was too lazy to go in the afternoon, not to mention Qin Xiaoxiao being here, he didn't want to go anywhere.

Qin Xiaoxiao wanted to see him wearing official clothes, so she kept pestering him to change clothes.

Jingheng couldn't stand her pestering and went back to the room to change clothes with a face.

It took a long time to change clothes. Qin Xiaoxiao was sitting in the pavilion enjoying the cool air. She started to feel sleepy due to the gentle breeze. Just when she was trying her best to hold her eyelids up to prevent herself from falling asleep on the table, she finally heard the familiar footsteps.

, an excited person stood up and turned around to look over.

At this sight, she couldn't take her eyes back: the stacked stones are like jade, and the rows of pines are like green emeralds. The person in front of her must be like this.

Jing Heng felt very uncomfortable under her scorching gaze. He lowered his head and looked at the unbearable color of pig liver and the dusty Hong Shu embroidered on his chest. He once again had the urge to cut with scissors: It's really ugly.

Got it!

"Brother Li, you look so good in court uniform!" Qin Xiaoxiao looked around him several times. The more he looked at him, the more he felt that this official uniform looked better on him. How could he know that he disliked it: "If I were walking on the street, I would

I definitely won’t recognize you!”

His appearance has not changed, but his upright and upright appearance is completely different from his usual coldness and casualness. In short, it attracts more attention.

"Do you have eyes... do you really think you look good?" The words "there is something wrong with your eyes" almost blurted out. Jing Heng realized that something was wrong and "corrected" it in time, with a tone of disbelief.

"It's very beautiful. I'm definitely not trying to flatter you this time." Qin Xiaoxiao nodded heavily and couldn't help but touch it. She wanted to take it off and try it on herself.

Little did he know that her touch caused Jing Heng's whole body to turn red.

It was the hottest time of the year right now. The official clothes in summer were already very light, and he broke out in a thin sweat when he changed his clothes. Now the official clothes stuck tightly to his body, Qin Xiao said.

The smile is exactly the same as wearing clothes, and it is no different from touching it directly on the body.

"Brother Li, are you very hot?" Qin Xiaoxiao saw that his face was red and there was more and more fine sweat on his forehead, so he suggested: "Let's go back to the house to avoid getting exposed to the heat."

There is an ice basin placed in the house, which is much cooler than outside.

"Well, I'm going to change clothes." Jing Heng's face turned redder, and he followed her instructions to ease the embarrassment: "The sun is very hot today, so you can leave later."

"Listen to you, I haven't seen you for a few months, and I have a lot to say to you." Qin Xiaoxiao had business to see him, so of course she was not in a hurry to return to the inn.

After Jing Heng changed back into the brocade robe he was wearing before, the two of them chatted and walked to the main hall, accidentally disturbing Heitan who was hiding in the rockery to enjoy the coolness.

This guy's fur is too thick and he is very afraid of heat. In such hot weather, you can only see him in the early morning and evening. At other times, he usually hides in a dark corner.

Even so, it still hasn't lost weight and feels as good as ever.

"Meow~" After not seeing each other for several months, Hei Tan also missed (coveted) the scent of Qin Xiaoxiao, but now that he saw her, he was not afraid of the heat and pulled her trouser legs to hug her.

"You're so fat, I can't hold it!" Qin Xiaoxiao said she was disgusted and didn't want to hold it. She had already stretched out her hands and hugged its waist, which is thicker than an adult's thigh: "This head is bigger than a rhubarb."
Chapter completed!