Chapter Seven, Stranger on the Road

On the morning of the fourth day, Xiao Huan's voice came through: "Miss, wake up quickly! The young master has come to pick you up!"

Among these instruments, the ones that He Ying likes the most are the guqin and the pipa. She always feels that the sound of these instruments is profound and distant, just like the scenery of nature, which makes one unknowingly become immersed in it.

He Yingmeng sat up abruptly. Just after finishing her morning routine and sitting down, she heard her father's voice coming from outside: "Li Qing, my daughter is a well-bred young lady, how can you just take her away without a word?" The voice trembled, clearly indicating that the speaker was extremely angry

Father!" He Yingchao greeted her father with a bow and gently said, "Father need not worry, as long as you are well, that is enough for me." She took two steps forward, glanced lightly at Li Qing, and walked in front of her father, bowing again, and softly said, "I am an unfilial daughter, please take care of yourself in the future, Father."

At his last raised voice, all the knights heard it, and immediately, a wave of cheers erupted. Hearing the cheers from outside, He Ying pouted. However, Xiao Huan angrily said, "Miss, listen, they are still discussing going to the brothel even before returning."

Stepping out of the door, there was a carriage parked outside, along with five or six knights. He Ying slowly walked towards the carriage, and when she reached its side, she turned to glance at her father. Unable to hold back any longer, she threw herself into her father's embrace, softly weeping, "Father, believe me! I will live well."

For some reason, her tears quickly dried up. At that moment, Huan'er was still there, sobbing softly. He Ying held her hand and gently said, "What is there to cry about? Silly child, wherever you go, as long as you are alive, it is worth being happy. Besides, I have not suffered or endured any hardships."

Li Qing also paused, and in his gaze towards her, an involuntary hint of astonishment emerged, but it quickly vanished within the depths of his profound eyes

Li Qing smiled and said, "That is indeed a compliment. How many women from the capital have you encountered to dare say such a thing? Once we return to the capital, my elder brother will take you all to enjoy yourselves properly"

Huan'er nimbly took a package from mhetushucomcom and walked outside under Li Qing's mocking gaze. As she stepped out, He Ying noticed that all the servants in the courtyard were standing still, watching her. He Ying smiled at them. She scanned the crowd but did not see Lu Ming, feeling a slight disappointment in her heart

He Ying walked outside. At that moment, Huan Er ran out, calling out: "Miss, Miss, take me with you." He Ying glanced at her, then looked at her father, whose face was streaked with tears. She gently nodded her head.

At this moment, Li Qing's cold voice sounded: "That's enough!" He Ying then released her father and got into the carriage, looking back three times as she did so.

In the past two days, He Ying has returned to a life of not stepping out of the front door and not allowing anyone to enter through the side door. Even Lu Ming has not been seen. As a result, this lonely existence has filled her music with a sense of melancholy.

So it was him! Upon seeing this man, He Ying immediately recognized him as the young man who had been galloping down the street.

Huan'er looked at her, her eyes red, and said: "But, Miss, he treats you like this now, what will you do in the future?"

The father's voice, tinged with a hint of pleading, arose: "It is not that I am unwilling, but you are taking my youngest daughter away. At the very least, please bring a matchmaker, so that she may don her wedding gown, yes? Leaving with you without any name or matchmaker, my daughter will have a difficult time in the future"

He Ying gently tapped her little nose and smiled, saying, "What is there to be angry about? You really think too much." Meeting Xiao Huan's questioning gaze, she continued with a smile, "I only need a quiet courtyard. As for other matters, your young lady is not in the mood to deal with them."

The sound of the flute is distant and profound, slowly spiraling through the heavens. Within it lies a deep sense of helplessness, as if it has traversed the vast expanse of millennia, gradually seeping into the hearts of people.

Li Qing lowered his head to look at her, his dark, deep-set eyes unblinking. After a long while, a smile flickered across his handsome face. He gestured behind him and respectfully said, "Miss He San, please!"

What to do? He Ying leaned back, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. How ridiculous! She was not the kind of woman who would take her husband as her heaven; there was nothing in this world that truly deserved her excessive concern.

Li Qing did not respond to him. She merely gazed at the faint green mountains in the distance. At that moment, the knight spoke again: "Having spent many years at the border, it is indeed rare to see the gentle scenery of this water town. Even the women here cannot be compared to those in the capital."

At that moment, a cold male voice said: "What, are you unwilling?"

Li Qing sat on his horse, listening with a mocking expression. At that moment, a knight rode up behind him and chuckled softly, "Elder brother, it seems that your future wife is not an ordinary young lady. Can you hear the enchanting sound of the flute?"

Until they had walked a considerable distance, Father He, with tears streaming down his face and an expression of helpless sadness, was deeply etched in He Ying's mind

The carriage here is quite uncomfortable, shaking and jolting severely. He Ying slept for a while, but could no longer fall asleep. Unable to sleep, she took out the flute and began to play it slowly.

Li Qing's mocking voice rang out: "Rest assured, in my General Li's residence, there is no shortage of food, your daughter will not starve to death." At this point, Father He was clearly so enraged that he was left speechless, unable to utter a word for a moment.

It is possible that her calm smile gradually influenced Xiao Huan, and slowly, she also held back her tears and began to doze off

Li Qing gave a cold smile and said, "In this world, there are many talented women. How can I hear any difference?" The knight shook his head and sighed, "There is truly nothing to say to a barbarian like you"

He Fei's voice was choked in his throat as he looked at his daughter. After a long pause, he finally said, "Li Er, you have suffered." He Ying shook her head, walked towards Li Qing, looked up at him, and said calmly, "Shall we set off now?"

At that moment, Li Qing laughed heartily and strode over. With a creak, the door opened, and He Ying stood outside, looking at him with a graceful demeanor like jade.

When she spoke these words, her gaze was particularly resolute. This kind of gaze was familiar to He Fu. His daughter only displayed this expression when she was extremely calm. Her composure evidently affected him as well. He let out a long sigh and held He Ying tightly.

It was just the second brother and Father He, and He Ying did not see them either. People were coming and going in the residence, creating a lively atmosphere everywhere, while the servants were busy organizing her dowry. Only she and Xiao Huan were feeling bored and restless.