After Mingyue finished talking about the past and her cousin's long-cherished wish, she and Qin Xingye talked about the world situation and people's livelihood and national affairs.
One of them has a big picture view gained from traveling through several dimensions, and the other one cares about the people of the world and wants to end the chaos, so they get along very well.
No matter what Qin Xingye's mentality will be in the future, at least at this moment he is wholeheartedly serving the people, and all he thinks about is for the people. He is an object worthy of Mingyue's loyalty.
When Qin Xingye heard Mingyue talking about resettling refugees and strengthening the army and enriching the country, it seemed that she could do it with ease, and his heart was quite moved.
The more they talked, the more they got along, and they both felt a sense of mutual appreciation and regret for not meeting each other earlier.
Until a servant knocked on the door outside the courtyard and whispered, "Master, the banquet in the front courtyard is about to end."
The two of them came to their senses and realized that they had been chatting for so long without realizing it.
However, the banquet at the City Lord's Mansion was about to end, and the host could not be absent, so no matter how reluctant one was to let go of this private meeting, it had to end halfway.
Qin Xingye held Mingyue's arm and sighed, "It's true that listening to your words is worth ten years of reading! It's a blessing for Ziyu to have such a great talent. It's getting late today. Tomorrow Ziyu will invite you to come to the mansion for a chat. I hope you will do me the honor."
The Lord of Shu City is named Xingye, with the courtesy name Ziyu.
Now he calls himself Tzuyu in front of Mingyue, obviously putting himself in the position of both master and friend.
Of course, those in higher positions can be courteous to the wise, but counselors must never really regard the other party as being of the same class. This is called not being able to see one's identity clearly, and also called taking advantage of others.
Mingyue lowered her eyes, and showed a touch of emotion: "Since the city lord has invited me, Song will naturally come regardless of weather conditions. But the city lord treats me with such courtesy, Song is really unworthy of this!"
"Sir, you are too modest. With your talent, you will be a guest of honor wherever you go. Ziyu is so lucky." Qin Xingye's words came from the bottom of his heart. At this moment, he was even grateful to the escort named Jiang Yunqi. If it weren't for the escort who abandoned him after having sex with him, he was afraid that he would never have met such a talented person.
Of course, this thought only flashed through his mind. As the city lord of Song State, he really looked down on traitors like Jiang Yunqi.
Mingyue didn't say anything more, just nodded slightly and smiled.
Then Qin Xingye thought about his previous excuse and said apologetically, "It was Ziyu who forgot that Mr.'s clothes were wet. I will have someone take Mr. to change."
Mingyue waved her hand and said, "No need to bother. It's just a little tea, it's already dried up."
Qin Xingye then gave up and called the maid to send Mingyue to the front yard.
Mingyue bowed to him and then followed the maid out of the courtyard.
However, just after Mingyue left, the door of the villa, which had been locked all the time, suddenly opened from the inside, and an old man walked out.
Qin Xingye looked back with a respectful look on his face: "Master, what do you think of Song Ming?"
The old man stroked his half-white beard and said with emotion: "It is true that the younger generation pushes the older generation forward! Song Ming is a man who knows how to act and how to retreat. He has the talent to rule the world. If what he said is true, then I have to congratulate Ziyu for finding a good talent."
"Then Ziyu, thank you for your good words, Master." Qin Xingye chuckled and said, "Master, please take a rest here for a while. After Ziyu sends the others away, I will come and drink with you."
The old man waved his hand: "Go, go!"
Qin Xingye turned and walked out, and when he reached the front hall, he clapped his hands lightly.
A hidden guard in the dark landed in front of him and knelt on one knee: "My Lord."
Qin Xingye's aura was powerful and captivating. His dark eyes were deep and dark, and he only uttered one word: "Check!"
The hidden guard bowed his head deeply: "Yes."
Then the hidden guard turned around and left, and Qin Xingye showed a gentle and charming smile on his face and went to the garden. Because Mingyue was an unknown little person, even if she was absent for half a day, no one cared where she went.
When she returned, everyone had stopped drinking and were just chatting with the people next to them, with a slightly tipsy look on their faces.
However, when the county magistrate saw Mingyue coming back after such a long time, he looked quite happy and even winked at her.
Mingyue raised her glass with a smile, but didn't say anything more at this time.
The county magistrate also understood that walls have ears, so he raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.
After Qin Xingye appeared again and toasted everyone with a glass of wine, the banquet finally came to an end.
Mingyue and the county magistrate followed everyone and left the city lord's mansion.
It was not until they were sitting in the carriage that the county magistrate asked how Mingyue was doing.
After learning that she would go to the City Lord's Mansion tomorrow, the county magistrate became more friendly towards her and treated her as one of his own.
Only after returning to the guest room in the backyard of the county government office did Mingyue feel relieved, and she began to wonder if there were any loopholes in what she had said before.
Thinking about the fact that Jiang Yunqi fled with his wife after killing someone, it was well known in Fengcheng. Later, a clerk in the horse market in the small town confirmed that he went to buy a horse alone. Obviously, he had abandoned his wife at that time, so her words were really accurate. She finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As for the identity of the Song family's cousin, Song Mingyue's memory is that she lived with her father, a scholar. Later, her father fell seriously ill and betrothed her to Jiang Yunqi. From beginning to end, her maternal family never appeared, so there was no such person at all.
But if it wasn't for her cousin's identity, if she didn't really have such a cousin, how could she have gotten along with a traitor
Therefore, this biggest flaw has become the least suspicious part.
Mingyue raised his hand and yawned, then touched his chest which was sore from being strangled. This was the only thing that made him uncomfortable when pretending to be a man. Unfortunately, in this world, being a man was the safest option.
Unless one day she has real say, this female body will have to be buried forever.
Never mind, things will work out when the time comes.
The next day, just as the sky was getting light, someone came from the City Lord's Mansion.
Coincidentally, the person who came was an acquaintance.
Qingluan's cheeks were slightly red, and she lowered her eyes and did not dare to look at Mingyue: "Mr. Song, my master invites you to come into the mansion for a chat."
Qingluan was the maid who spilled tea on Mingyue's cuffs yesterday. When she saw her in the sunlight today, she turned out to be a pretty lady.
Mingyue closed the map in her hand and stood up: "Thank you for taking this trip, young lady."
Qingluan's heartbeat quickened several times: "Qingluan enjoys it."
When Mingyue heard this, her gaze paused on her blushing face, and she instantly realized that this maid might have fallen in love with the wrong person.
However, she couldn't reveal her identity at this moment. Besides, they had only met once, so she didn't believe Qingluan really had deep feelings for her.
Mingyue thought about it and didn't say much, but her attitude towards Qingluan became a little colder for no reason.
Qingluan obviously noticed something as well, her face turned pale instantly and she dared not have any other thoughts.
Not long after, Mingyue arrived at the City Lord's Mansion again.