Chapter 255 The King's Advice(1/2)
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When Qin Zhen was young, he should have lived in the palace.∏∈, as a noble little prince, he should have servants around him, and there will never be no one to accompany and serve. He wants to speak to others, but he is afraid that too many people will rush to come forward to be his fairy.
But the lonely meaning in Qin Zhen's tone seemed to be like this.
Do the noble little princes also have times when they are lonely and helpless?
"What happened later, was the prince's wish fulfilled?"
"Later, she died." Qin Zhen said slowly in a low voice.
Ji Xiaotang's heart was moved. She raised her head and looked into Qin Zhen's dark eyes. The eyes seemed calm, but there was a terrifying vortex under the calm surface.
The stormy waves!
Ji Xiaotang pinched the handkerchief in his hand and wanted to say something, but finally decided not to say anything.
The two of them fell silent, but this silence was not embarrassing at all. On the contrary, Qin Zhen seemed to like this silence very much.
This silence represents a tacit understanding.
Qin Zhen hasn't expressed such emotions in front of others for a long time, but it is so natural in front of Ji Xiaotang. Therefore, he indulged himself indulged in it for a while.
This was a little longer for Qin Zhen himself, but in fact, it was just a fleeting moment. He specifically inquired about Ji Xiaotang's movements and came here to wait for Ji Xiaotang. There were other more important things to say to Ji Xiaotang.
"Xiaotang, I regret bringing you into the capital now." Qin Zhen's words were a little sudden.
"Prince, how do you say this?" Ji Xiaotang asked.
"In Qingyuan, I can protect you everywhere. But when I arrive in the capital..., even as a prince, I have many constraints. And you... Xiaotang, have you ever thought of living in the palace? Only when you are in the palace can I protect you all." Qin Zhen said this, looking at Ji Xiaotang with a faint look.
Ji Xiaotang smiled slightly.
"If the prince regrets it, he can let us go back to Qingyuan now."
"But, you are not safe when you return to Qingyuan." Qin Zhen seemed a little confused and said.
"The prince wants us to enter Beijing. It must be clear that we have arrived in the capital. It is safer than in Qingyuan. If that's the case, what else can the prince regret?" Ji Xiaotang's eyes fluttered, "As for the prince to ask us to live in the palace, it's not reasonable."
"As long as Xiaotang is willing, it is reasonable and can be said so much!" Qin Zhen answered this sentence very quickly, obviously he was prepared, and was waiting for Ji Xiaotang's words. ∏∈,
Ji Xiaotang slowly lowered her eyes, and of course she understood Qin Zhen's meaning.
This time they entered Beijing, I am afraid that in the eyes of many interested people, they have regarded them as vassals of Prince Jing'an. Some people will curry favor with them, some people will not dare to touch them. At the same time, some people will dislike them.
Qin Zhen would protect them, but in the capital, Qin Zhen could not cover the sky with one hand like in Qingyuan. Moreover, in many things, Qin Zhen still needs to avoid suspicion.
This is what Qin Zhen said to be constrained and cannot protect them from their completeness.
If Qin Zhen was asked to put aside some concerns, or even clearly prejudice to protect them and be one with them, there was only one way to go. Qin Zhen was tactfully suggesting to Ji Xiaotang about this path.
Thinking of this, his previous words about childhood were definitely not touching the scene or feeling, but thought about it in advance to impress her.
However, pity this kind of relationship. Apart from her own family, Ji Xiaotang only gave it to two people. She did not intend to divide this relationship into another slight to Qin Zhen.
The path Qin Zhen suggested was not what Ji Xiaotang wanted to choose.
The Ji family has its own backbone, and Ji Xiaotang also has her principles of being a human being.
"The prince has done a lot for us. If the Ji family cannot gain a foothold in the capital, it will disappoint the prince's favor and maintenance." Ji Xiaotang smiled faintly. His tone was calm but could not hide his firmness and confidence in his attitude. "Please relax and wait and see."
As long as Qin Zhen keeps his promise, the Ji family is the Ji family, and then the Ji family naturally has the ability to cook for the rest of the matter.
The Ji family and Qin Zhen are more of cooperation than dependents.
When he first met Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang made this clear to Qin Zhen everywhere.
The so-called smart person can be understood at a glance. Ji Xiaotang doesn’t need to say much, so Qin Zhen can understand her attitude. Ji Xiaotang’s attitude is the attitude of the Ji family, and Qin Zhen has no doubts about this.
If the other party is rejected like this, it is certain that the Ji family will fall in an instant. However, because the person who rejected was Ji Xiaotang, Qin Zhen was not angry at all.
The goal was not achieved, and in his capacity, the noble proposal of marriage was rejected without hesitation. Qin Zhen was not undepressed.
However, what is stronger than frustration is appreciation.
Qin Zhen admired Ji Xiaotang very much. Since their first meeting, he has admired this girl more and more.
"Xiaotang, it would be great if you were my little fairy." Qin Zhen said softly. If Ji Xiaotang had appeared beside him earlier, he would definitely regard her as his fairy. ()
In that way, his fairy will not die and will always be with him.
At least, she won't die so easily.
No, he is becoming more and more confident that she will not die, even if the other party is that person, she can survive. Not only can she survive, but she will also become her greatest help.
"Xiaotang, I will not give up. There is no one in the world who is more suitable for you and worthy of you than me." Qin Zhen continued without waiting for Ji Xiaotang to react. "Xiaotang, you don't have to give me the answer now. I can wait until the day when you nodded."
"Prince..." Ji Xiaotang raised her eyes and looked at Qin Zhen. She was shocked at this moment.
It’s okay to have a tactful hint, but now Qin Zhen has expressed his feelings to her.
But is this really OK? She clearly rejected him. But he had no intention of giving up, and further showed that his ambition was determined to win.
Ji Xiaotang frowned secretly. She didn't hate Qin Zhen, but Qin Zhen was troublesome.
"Once I have identified someone and what I have, no one can change my mind. Xiaotang, you may be able to do it, but this is the only thing I can't." Qin Zhen said more and more to death without waiting for Ji Xiaotang to say anything.
In front of Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang felt embarrassed for the first time.
At this moment, footsteps came from the woods outside the pavilion. At this time, those who can walk in this forest obviously would not be outsiders.
Qi Younian and Master Ji San walked out of the small path in the forest with laughter. Both of them were wearing big cloaks with bows and arrows. They walked out of the forest. Naturally, they also saw Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen in the pavilion.
Qin Zhen looked at Ji Xiaotang, and stood up with a smile on his lips. He joined hands, and Ji Xiaotang also stood up. The two walked out of the pavilion to meet Master Ji San and Qi Younian.
"Ayou, Wenda. What are you planning to do?" Qin Zhen asked with a smile. Seeing that he looked like he was talking to Ji Xiaotang, he was in a very good mood.
Qi Younian's eyes quickly hit Ji Xiaotang's face. Ji Xiaotang was not convenient to talk to Qi Younian at this moment, so she gave a secret wink. Qi Younian understood and felt a little at ease.
"...There are many birds and beasts nearby. I discussed with Ayou and went to get some wild game while I have free time." Master Ji San said, and asked Qin Zhen to look at his bow and arrow.
Master Ji San and Qi Younian came to find Ji Xiaotang and went hunting together. On the morning, Master Ji San used a slingshot to hit some sparrows and roasted them for Ji Xiaotang and Changsheng. Qi Younian knew that Qi Younian was an archery master, so using a slingshot was not a problem.
Later, the roasted sparrows were all made by Qi Younian.
Because of roasting sparrows, Qi Younian remembered the idea of hunting again. When he sent Qin Zhen and his party to Ren'an, Qi Younian should turn around and immediately set off to Shuzhong. Before that, he was busy assembling the army and had no time to spend time with Ji Xiaotang.
Before leaving, Qi Younian wanted to meet Ji Xiaotang more often and talk to him. He thought of the idea of hunting because he knew that Ji Xiaotang would definitely like it very much.
Ji Xiaotang really liked it, so he agreed to Qi Younian at that time. He came out and came to see him, but he was intercepted by Qin Zhen in the middle.
"This is a good idea." Qin Zhen nodded when he heard Master Ji San say it. "I have this idea too... But if it is a slingshot, I'm afraid I'm not very good at it."
Qin Zhen also wanted to hunt. He also mentioned the slingshot, obviously knowing what Master Ji San and Qi Younian had to eat for Ji Xiaotang when they were fighting sparrows.
Even though Qin Zhen was in front of the team and did not ask about what happened later, he knew everything about him.
Not only Ji Xiaotang, but also Master Ji San and Qi Younian also understood what Qin Zhen was expressing.
"The safety of the prince is important." Qi Younian hesitated for a moment and said hurriedly.
"With Ayou on your side, my king's safety is very guaranteed." Qin Zhen said, turning his head and smilingly invited Ji Xiaotang, "Can Xiaotang be willing to go with him?"
It was originally invited by Qi Younian to Ji Xiaotang, but now it has become Qin Zhen.
"I'm just about to run away and try an arrow," Ji Xiaotang said.
"Wait until I go and change my clothes." Qin Zhen was obviously very satisfied.
"I'm going to change my clothes and take the bow and arrow, too." Ji Xiaotang said.
Qin Zhen took people to change clothes, Ji Xiaotang deliberately fell behind. When Qin Zhen left, she turned around and talked to Master Ji San and Qi Younian.
"Xiaotang, what did the prince tell you?" Master Ji San asked Ji Xiaotang. He and Ji Xiaotang's uncle and nephew were close since childhood and could distinguish the subtle changes in Ji Xiaotang's expressions. Therefore, he guessed that Qin Zhen must have said something amazing to Ji Xiaotang just now.
"The prince mentioned what happened after our family entered Beijing..." Ji Xiaotang carefully considered the words and glanced at Qi Younian from the corner of his eyes.
Qi Younian wanted to ask but was not easy to ask, but Master Ji San asked him out and was listening.
"The prince said that when he arrived in the capital, the situation was a hundred times more complicated than Qingyuan. Even if he was afraid that the prince would not be able to protect our Ji family..., so..." So Qin Zhen suggested that Ji Xiaotang marry him so that he could just favor the Ji family and protect the Ji family without any bottom line.
But Ji Xiaotang didn't say that.
Judging from the expressions of the two obedient people, Master Ji San might not be able to guess Qin Zhen’s meaning, but Qi Younian must have guessed it.
"So what?" Master Ji San asked hurriedly.
"So I told the prince that the Ji family has the ability to gain a foothold in the capital and will not cause trouble for the prince." Ji Xiaotang said.
Master Ji San and Qi Younian both showed smiles on their faces.
"Xiaotang, you said it well." Master Ji San praised, "This is what our Ji family said."
"Xiaotang, aren't you going to get the bow and arrow? Why don't you take it over and I'll adjust it for you?" Qi Younian said with a smile.
"Okay." Ji Xiaotang agreed, and then asked again, "The prince is going to hunt together, don't you need to make more arrangements?"
"It's not in the way." Qi Younian simply replied.
Accompanied by Qi Younian and Master Ji San, Ji Xiaotang walked back happily.
Everyone lives in a small yard, and Ji Xiaotang can go out for a walk at will without telling Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er, but if you want to go out to hunt, you have to report to your parents first.
To be continued...