20demayo Chapter 476 Lu Yunqing's "Small Actions"
Chapter 476 Lu Yunqing's "Small Actions"
Dongfang Jin followed that burning gaze and saw Lu Yunqing, who was stunned.
He stepped forward and asked, "Brother, are you leaving again this time?"
She wasn't stupid; she understood his thoughts.
But what's done is done, and she couldn't give him any response.
Even if they hadn't missed each other, she wouldn't have become his wife.
Compared to Gu Chenglin, she still prefers a more "obedient" man like him.
She always felt that Lu Yunqing was "unsafe," and she always felt that he was wearing a mask.
She knew this might be related to the changes in his family.
She had heard about this from the Imperial Tutor, because it was his mother's death that made him put on a facade.
Whether it was a childhood sweetheart complex or something else, she just felt secure and at ease with Gu Chenglin.
It makes me feel safer.
"Ah...oh...I'm not leaving, my term is up," Lu Yunqing said, his thoughts interrupted, and he touched his nose sheepishly.
The meaning shouldn't be too obvious; it means that they will stay in the capital from now on.
Dongfang Jin was also happy for him: "That's good."
It seems that his cousin will arrange a pretty good position for him this time.
Even out of respect for the Imperial Tutor, he wouldn't be inferior; he would certainly wield real power.
Then, Dongfang Jin saw him compose himself and return to his usual gentle and warm demeanor.
He smiled and said to her, "This time I'm returning to the capital to work in the Ministry of Personnel."
I've left Ling'an County to Gu Mingxiu; I'm leaving Master Xu and A Dong with him.
When I returned, I arranged for the Li brothers to stay by his side as well..." This means that it wouldn't be difficult for Gu Mingxiu to remain as the magistrate of Ling'an County in the future.
"Thank you for your hard work. It seems that the child has learned a lot from you during this time."
Just like Lu Yunqing did back then, he followed his senior brother to learn.
This is the benefit of having connections.
With him paving the way, as long as Gu Mingxiu doesn't act recklessly and things are managed according to the current pace, there won't be any trouble.
Three years may seem like a long time, but this groundwork was enough for Gu Mingxiu to get through it safely.
Besides, there are also the Yan family, Xie family, Liu family, Ma family, Guo family, and Fang family there.
Furthermore, the Lingyun Pavilion's General Chamber of Commerce is also located in Ling'an County. Out of respect for Gu Chenglin and her, they won't let the matter rest.
When Lu Yunqing heard her say this, she knew why Gu Mingxiu had gone to take over his position.
It's likely that Emperor Shengde was only doing this because of her.
Ma Wencai and Liu Lingzui served as county magistrates here. Although they were locals, they did not have as smooth a career as Gu Mingxiu in Ling'an County.
Moreover, the fact that she was assigned to the Ministry of Personnel as soon as she returned, taking over the position of Minister Lin, suggests that she might also be involved.
He holds the position of Minister, currently one of the Six Ministries, and he is the youngest among them.
I'm sure many people will disagree.
Although he has not yet taken office, the news has already spread.
Otherwise, why would Lin Haifeng have lost his composure and revealed his collusion with foreign powers?
Thinking about what happened in court today, and that His Majesty had specially kept him behind...
"Gu Mingxiu is intelligent and studies very diligently. He did a lot of preparation before coming here."
What he didn't say was that the kid's behavior had a resemblance to his own back then.
Dongfang Jin nodded in understanding and pointed to the people in the inner courtyard: "Did they come back together?"
Lu Yunqing turned her head and looked over, seeing that the people were still fighting over the plum blossom wine.
He shook his head speechlessly: "There's only a one-day difference between the two dates. We came together after court today."
Long time no see, your wine is still highly sought after.
Look, I don't have a single jar left. In terms of resources, your older brother is no match for them."
Dongfang Jin rolled her eyes at him. This guy really knows how to pretend.
Whether it's talent or martial arts, this guy is in no way inferior to anyone else present.
"You don't have any alcohol?"
If I'm not mistaken, this guy has quite a few kinds of wine in his storage bag.
Every time the Liu family brewed new wine, they would send him a portion.
Not only that, Uncle Song would also send him a portion of the wine that his sister Yumei brewed every time.
Unfortunately, the Liu family has yet to brew beer.
It seems the saying "everyone has their own expertise" is absolutely true; she'll have to think of another way.
“We don’t have three-year-old plum blossom wine,” Lu Yunqing looked at her with a somewhat aggrieved expression, like an abandoned child.
He really enjoyed being with her like this, and he absolutely adored the helpless look on her face when she faced him.
He used this expression to get closer to her time and time again.
He always hoped to see love in her eyes.
Unfortunately, each expectation was met with disappointment.
There was never any love in her eyes, not even a little bit.
What a cold-hearted guy.
This is also why he confronted Gu Chenglin countless times, knowing full well that he would lose.
But he just couldn't control himself.
Dongfang Jin...
Here we go again.
This guy will make that face when he tries to trick her out of her things.
"Those aren't good, it's only been three years."
"Do you have any that are even older?" Lu Yunqing walked up to her, feigning an expectant expression.
Only in this way could he get close to her.
His gaze was fixed intently on her fair face, while he listened to the group still scrambling for the plum blossom wine.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his lowered voice held a hint of urgency.
A sly smile appeared on Dongfang Jin's lips. She lightly brushed her fingertips across her sleeve and whispered, "It's spirit wine."
Her voice trailed off with a slight upward curve, and after speaking, she turned and walked into the courtyard, her black hair swaying gently with each step.
She still has that charming and dashing spirit.
"What?!" Lu Yunqing's pupils contracted sharply, and the corners of her eyes suddenly twitched—spiritual wine?!
He subconsciously clenched his sleeve, suppressing the flutter in his heart.
Recalling three years ago, the lingering aftertaste of that refreshing, fruity flavor seems to spread across the tip of my tongue once again.
I remember it was Prince Dun who came to Lingwu Village, and it happened to be his birthday...
I still remember it vividly. She only allowed each of them to have a small cup of wine, saying that their bodies could only handle one cup.
Now...
He strode forward in two strides, the jade pendant at his waist shimmering in the light: "How much are you planning to give me?"
He lowered his voice, which carried a hint of urgency and longing, and his Adam's apple bobbed beneath his reddened skin.
Dongfang Jin turned her head to look at his tense eyebrows and slightly bent waist. This guy is more real when he's like this.
Her smile deepened, and a shallow dimple appeared: "How about one bottle?"
"Huh? Only one bottle!" Lu Yunqing's eyes widened, her thick eyebrows almost furrowing slightly. "If I'm not mistaken, you gave my master two jars last time!"
"It weighs at least a pound." She covered the corner of her mouth with her sleeve as she turned away.
He subtly poked the Qiankun bag at his waist with his right fingertip: "Brother, the two jars we gave to the Imperial Tutor back then were mixed together."
This time it's pure, but I could easily make twenty jars of it. How about it? Pretty generous of me, sis?"
Sigh, all she could do to make it up to him was to give him something nice.
Hopefully, he can find a good match at this banquet and stop his sister from worrying about him.
Every time she saw him and Gu Chenglin arguing, she would pretend not to see it; she was exhausted.
Ruyi, [Someone's here!]
Dongfang Jin stopped and asked curiously, "Who is it?"
As you wish, [Enter!]
Dongfang Jin turned around and saw Cang Lingchen stride in. As his dark sleeves brushed against the doorframe, a few petals still clung to them: "Little Jin—"
"Big Brother!" When Dongfang Jin saw the person who came, his eyes lit up instantly, like a stream breaking through the ice in spring.
She rushed over and grabbed his arm, her gold hairpin brushing against his sleeve. "It's been a long time. You've lost a lot of weight, brother."
"Where's your sister-in-law? Did she come back with you?"
Cang Lingchen let her shake his arm, a gentle smile playing on his lips.
But when he heard the words "sister-in-law", his ears burned slightly, and he coughed lightly with his knuckles touching his lips: "He... is managing the Dark Division for me."
"What's wrong? Haven't seen your sister-in-law in a while, miss her?"
After saying that, he looked up and glanced at Lu Yunqing, whose face was full of sorrow.
This guy, after all these years, still hasn't given up?