Chapter Seven, Li Jing

Li Jing said openly, "Who doesn't like good looks? Speaking of which, it was my elder brother who pointed it out to me." As he spoke, Li Jing sighed, "I just worry that he thinks I have an ordinary appearance."

What are you saying? The moon is not understood.

Originally intending to coincidentally meet with Qin Phoenix, it turned out that it seemed to have frightened her instead. The chance encounter was unsuccessful, and upon returning home, Li Jing was not very happy. Her brother, Li Zhao, upon hearing that his sister was unhappy, specifically came to inquire, "What happened? Wasn't it said that the matter of snatching a good family's girl was a misunderstanding?"

It is Fangjia Alley, and his grandfather was not the Minister of Rites in the court? I heard he is nearly eighty years old, truly unable to continue working, has resigned from his official position, and wishes to return to his hometown to live.

The Qin couple was troubled over their son's marriage. Old Master Qin said, "Indeed, there is a significant event happening in Yangzhou City recently; Minister Fang is resigning from his official position and returning home. I heard from the governor that he intends to host a banquet to honor Minister Fang."

Mother, this is incredible!" Qin Fengyi exclaimed with wide eyes, urgently pulling her mother's hand and saying, "I have seen my daughter-in-law!

"Don't mention it," Qin Fengyi waved her hand, "but it really scared me; fortunately, this is not a dream."

Strangely enough, despite being managed by Li Jing, how is it that he still meets such a fate

If it were another man who did not recognize Young Master Qin's good intentions, Young Master Qin would surely be angry. This time, however, it happens to be Xiao Xiuer. Just thinking about the time when Xiao Xiuer ran away from home with her swaying figure, Qin Fengyi could hardly feel any anger; on the contrary, he felt a certain itchiness in his heart, a bit lascivious. He scratched his chin and chuckled lewdly a few times before saying to Lan Yue, "Xiao Xiuer is just this kind of person. Alright, a man shouldn't hold grudges against a woman."

Sir, only you think that attracting people is easy. To put it bluntly, it's just a little rouge tiger! With that weak appearance of Scholar Ruan, can he withstand this?" Lan Yue shook his head, feeling quite fortunate for his master.

Mr. Qin truly lives up to being Mrs. Qin's husband, as he possesses a certain mysterious confidence in his son. Mr. Qin sighed, "Indeed, with our family's wealth and Ah Feng's character and appearance, sigh, by the age of twelve or thirteen, inquiries were already being made about whether he was engaged. I just felt that there was no suitable match, hence it has been delayed. However, if we were to arrange a marriage for Ah Feng, agreeing with the Zhang family would offend the Li family, which presents yet another source of worry."

"On weekdays, you boast about your intelligence, so how come you are being foolish now?" Qin Fengyi said, shaking her leg, "I made a special trip for her matter, and she didn't even thank me." It is rare for Qin Fengyi to do a good deed, and when she does, she expects some spiritual reward; she is just waiting for compliments.

Mrs. Qin suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "Hey, I wonder if there are any suitable granddaughters in the Fang family. With our son's character, which young lady wouldn't take a liking to him?"

Your knowledge surpasses his by a hundredfold

Mrs. Qin truly understood her husband's intentions, and couldn't help but laugh, saying, "You old rascal, why don't you speak plainly? Why play games with me?"

Old Master Qin even said to his wife, "You must be mistaken. Just look at Ah Feng's appearance; she looks like she is about to go to the temple to become a monk, showing no intention of getting married at all."

Which minister from the Ministry of Rites?

Qin Fengyi did not wait for her father to say much, and hurriedly said, "Father! Stop talking! Let's put this on hold for now, I do not want to get married at all right now!"

He felt in his heart that he truly was a good person. Such a charming girl like Xiao Xiuer, he released her for the sake of doing good! What a great act of kindness this is. Qin Fengyi even thought that when he reached adulthood and chose a name, he should take two characters: Da Shan.

PS: Qin Fengyi: You may call me Qin Dashan from now on

The lady from the Southern Courtyard you mentioned is merely a collateral branch. This time, when Minister Fang returns to his hometown, I believe his direct descendants will also come back to serve him. The governor has already prepared a banquet to welcome the minister back and has given me an invitation. Please make a few bright outfits for our son, and I will take him along when the time comes. Now that he is growing older and becoming more sensible, it is the right time to take him out to see the world.

Qin Fengyi felt that she had handled the matter well and, having received praise from her father, she immediately said, "There will be even better things in the future, just wait and see, Father. I know there are people speaking ill of me outside, and I will definitely restore my reputation."

Old Master Qin smiled faintly, stroked his beard, and said, "Now you finally understand."

Qin Fengyi asked, "Has Xiao Xiuer said anything?"

Lan Yue had a face full of despair and said, "Oh dear, my lord, that little rouge tiger came charging at me with a firewood stick as soon as she saw me. If it weren't for my quick thinking, I would have been beaten up by her. After I explained the situation, she calmed down a bit, but still had nothing good to say. She said that although you have a guilty conscience, the whole matter originated from you, so don't expect her to be grateful! I made a trip for nothing, and you, my lord, have a kind heart, yet she shows no gratitude at all!" After I explained the situation, she calmed down a bit, but still had nothing good to say. She said that although you have a guilty conscience, the whole matter originated from you, so don't expect her to be grateful! I made a trip for nothing, and you, my lord, have a kind heart, yet she shows no gratitude at all!

The Qin family's phoenix returned home in a tumble, and those who were unaware might have thought that something life-threatening had occurred

Li Jing was somewhat perplexed, completely unaware of Qin Fengyi's complex psychological state. However, the way Qin Fengyi looked at her as if she had seen a ghost left Li Jing quite baffled. Could it be that her own lack of beauty had frightened the phoenix of Yangzhou?

The peach blossoms bring sweet nectar, Mrs. Qin said, "Let's have a sip of water first."

Li Jing sneered, "The Ping family indeed has a good lineage, but if it means marrying someone like Ping Lan, a lowly person, I would rather become a nun!"

Oh, so it is his family. Mrs. Qin's eyes brightened as she said, "I am quite familiar with the eldest madam of their southern courtyard."

It is said that dreaming of marrying a wife is unavoidable. Mrs. Qin, however, was not in a hurry, saying, "This marriage cannot be rushed; it must be approached gradually. Given A-Feng's character, I fear there is no girl in Yangzhou who is worthy of our son."

What pleased Qin Fengyi was that the matter of Lan Yue was handled well, and the wedding date between Xiao Xiuer and Ruan Xiucai had been set. Due to the eagerness of both Ruan Xiucai and Xiao Xiuer, instead of the September date proposed by Ruan Xiucai, their engagement was set for April. Lan Yue said, "Fortunately, you have good judgment, and did not overly engage with that Xiao Xiuer. You have no idea, that girl is truly unruly. I can see that even if I don't go, Li Caitou would not be able to handle her. At home, whether good or bad, she either threatens to hang herself or jump into a well, making harsh statements that she doesn't want to live anymore, leaving Li Caitou in a predicament where he gains nothing! You have no idea, that girl is truly unruly. I can see that even if I don't go, Li Caitou would not be able to handle her. At home, whether good or bad, she either threatens to hang herself or jump into a well, making harsh statements that she doesn't want to live anymore, leaving Li Caitou in a predicament where he gains nothing! You can imagine how worried Li Caitou is, he looks five years older.

Li Zhao hesitated somewhat and said, "Although Qin Fengyi is indeed beautiful, the Qin family's status is too much of a compromise for you."

This is it. During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang once said, "Do not refrain from doing good because it is small, and do not commit evil because it is minor." You are doing very well. There are many good young women in the world, so why fixate on a village girl? Moreover, one must consider the long-term when facing matters. Our family is certainly not like the Li family, who lack insight. This scholar Ruan, at not yet twenty years old, has already achieved the title of scholar. Ah Feng, there is a saying: "Do not underestimate a young man in poverty." Who knows how he will turn out in the future? Our family is certainly not like the Li family, who lack insight. This scholar Ruan, at not yet twenty years old, has already achieved the title of scholar. Ah Feng, there is a saying: "Do not underestimate a young man in poverty." Who knows how he will turn out in the future? However, once a scholar gains fortune, it is only a matter of three to five years. You have done very well today. " Master Qin repeated "very well" twice, indicating how satisfied he was with his son's meeting with Scholar Ruan today.

Li Zhao said, "It is a pity that this person has only average talent and learning; I have heard that he was quite ordinary during his studies at school"

Qin Fengyi gulped down half a cup, and Mrs. Qin asked, "What kind of girl has such a hold on my son’s heart and dreams?"

Li Jingdao said, "Unfortunately, the standards for measuring women and men in this world are different. A man can hold an official position if he is talented, while a woman ultimately has to marry. And then there are those nonsensical sayings, claiming that a woman without talent is virtuous. I do not seek anything else from Young Master Qin; as long as he has good character, I am willing."

Qin Fengyi laughed heartily, and after a bout of laughter, she mysteriously said to Tong Lanyue, "I must say, there is indeed a certain fierce spirit about Xiao Xiuer that is particularly captivating"

Qin Fengyi received praise from his father in the evening. This time, his father did not commend him in front of his mother, but instead called him to the study to express his admiration, praising him for handling the matter with Scholar Ruan well

The couple indulged in a daydream, and they were quite delighted.

Oh dear. Li Zhao was also surprised, pouring a cup of tea and handing it to his sister, "To be honest, although the Qin family is of ordinary status, I find Qin Fengyi's appearance outstanding. Moreover, given his not-so-good reputation, I thought he was a frivolous person, but it turns out I was mistaken about him.

Based on Li Zhao's understanding of his younger sister, he concluded that she had indeed taken a liking to this young man from the Qin family. It turns out that a girl can be so infatuated with a handsome young man.

In any case, regardless of what her parents say, Qin Fengyi is adamant about not discussing marriage proposals.

Qin Fengyi was completely startled by the "dream" because, in the dream, his engagement was simply... Ah, it was truly hard to put into words. Now, seeing his mother and the maids all smiling in various ways, Qin Fengyi suddenly became alert. Indeed, this is not a dream anymore. He, he, he has not yet married a wife

Mrs. Qin saw her son running with his head drenched in sweat and asked, "What is the matter? Why are you running so urgently?"

Mrs. Qin endured and endured, but ultimately could not hold back any longer, and with a "puff," she burst into laughter, saying, "My child, what is going on here"

Madam Qin smiled and said, "My son, you are already sixteen this year, and it is time for you to start considering marriage."

Li Zhao suppressed a smile and teased his sister, "I guess you were captivated by their beauty that day"

Mrs. Qin saw her son running with a head full of sweat, and while wiping his sweat, she said, "But you might encounter a girl you find appealing when you go out"

Qin Fengyi received a compliment from his father, and immediately forgot the fright caused by his wife. He happily rubbed the back of his head, clearly looking aggrieved, yet still forced a humble expression, saying, "Father, I was just confused at that moment, but later I understood. Xiao Xiuer is indeed a girl from a good family, and this Ruan Xiucai is genuinely sincere; helping others is also a good deed."

Qin Fengyi did not think that Li Shi, oh, just Li Jing, was anything special. Qin Fengyi was not impressed by Li Jing's ordinary appearance. Having grown accustomed to her own beautiful face by looking in the mirror every day, she found everyone else to be quite ordinary as well, thus Li Jing was no different from others. However, oh dear, this woman was not just any ordinary person; in her dreams, she treated him like a grandson.

Qin Fengyi sighed, "Mother, you have no idea, I had a dream the day before yesterday. I dreamed that I got married, and you said it was quite mysterious. Today when I went out, I saw a young lady who looked exactly like the bride in my dream, which startled me.

As for Qin Fengyi, ever since he encountered the wife from his dreams at Qiongyu Tower, he has resolutely refused to return there. Fortunately, heaven has not been unkind to him, as he has not seen that terrifying woman again for several days thereafter

Qin Fengyi pondered back and forth but could not come to a conclusion, so he decided to stop thinking about it. In any case, he resolved that even if he were to marry, he would not marry Li Jing, who was too formidable

Li Jingdao said, "Having talent without virtue is also in vain. Moreover, in this world, how many can match the appearance of Prince Qin?"

Li Jing had already groomed herself and changed into women's clothing, sitting under the wisteria trellis while conversing with her elder brother. Li Jing said, "This matter is indeed a misunderstanding, and it is quite a coincidence. Originally, I intended to inquire about it. As a result, today while having tea at Qiongyu Building, I happened to be seated in the adjacent private room next to Young Master Qin, and I overheard some things. I personally heard Young Master Qin tell the fiancé of that girl that even after they marry, he will be devoted to his wife and will never take a concubine. You tell me, can such a person be someone who forcibly abducts a common girl?" I personally heard Young Master Qin tell the fiancé of that girl that even after they marry, he will be devoted to his wife and will never take a concubine. You tell me, can such a person be someone who forcibly abducts a common girl?

"No need to rush, no need to rush." Today, Li was startled, and Qin Fengyi has completely lost any desire to get married.

My dear wife, hurry up, you should also make a few more sets of jewelry, as we will certainly need to go out more often then

"Indeed, indeed," Mrs. Qin said, "Today is quite hot, and I just happened to acquire a piece of lotus pink fabric, said to have come from the Jiangning Weaving Bureau. The color is both light and bright, perfect for young people to wear in summer. I will make a new robe for our son."

"Good, you have ambition!" Seeing that his son truly understood the importance of progress, Old Master Qin shifted to the main topic and said, "Your mother told me that you even dreamt of marrying a wife. You are now grown up, and it is indeed time for you to seriously consider marrying a proper wife. Establishing a family and a career go hand in hand; one must first establish a family before pursuing a career."

Qin Fengyi is a person whose sunny disposition can shine brightly with just a bit of sunshine. With the matter concerning Xiao Xiuer resolved, Qin Fengyi felt in high spirits and temporarily set aside the pressure brought by Li Jing.