How could Mo Junyang hit Shi Qingxue? He didn't even want to touch her.
He forcibly restrained himself, and gently stroked Shi Qingxue's long and silky hair with his big hands, as carefully as if he were stroking something fragile. A certain emotion surged in his chest, almost invading him, but Mo Junyang endured it with unimaginable perseverance. Come down.
The moment before Shi Qingxue escaped, he retracted his hand with restraint and did not look at Qingxue's suspicious eyes. He only said lightly: "Let's go back!"
Shi Qingxue had a lot of thoughts in her mind, but she couldn't figure out the last one, so she obediently agreed: "Okay."
The little girl's mind was spinning very fast, and she glanced at Mo Junyang furtively several times, with a guilty look on her face.
Mo Junyang didn't need to think carefully to know what Qingxue was thinking at this moment.
Ah! He had always known that even if Shi Qingxue was no longer hostile to him, even if her face turned red and her heart beat, she still wouldn't have the love he wanted.
He didn't ask for that illusory love, he just wanted companionship. Even before he found out that Shi Qingxue was also reborn, he had made a plan: let the prince make good friends with the Shi family first, and use power to bind everyone in the Shi family, and then it would not be easy for Shi Junhe to give Qingxue to him.
Yes, just give.
He needs to tie Shi Qingxue to his side so that he can see and touch her every minute and every second. It can be achieved in any way. It doesn't matter if there is love or not.
But gradually, he was no longer satisfied.
Mo Junyang wanted to see Shi Qingxue's bright and dazzling smile, wanted to hear her sweetly calling 'Brother Yang', wanted to have her nestled in his arms every second...
If the gentle policy fails, then it doesn't matter if you take something by force, as long as you get it!
Mo Junyang forcibly interrupted his increasingly perverted thoughts, and said something else before Shi Qingxue became alert, "Tomorrow is Mo Ru's birthday, let's go back to Kyoto the day after tomorrow!"
"Aren't you going to win over Zeng Zhi for the prince? Have you finished it?" Shi Qingxue didn't see the value of winning over Zeng Zhi, who was a bit rigid and cowardly, but it didn't stop her from guessing the purpose of Mo Junyang's trip.
Mo Junyang paused for a moment, seemingly hesitant, but finally confessed frankly: "Actually, the purpose of my coming to Zeng's house was not for Zeng Zhi."
"Ah? Who is that for?" Shi Qingxue blinked in confusion. She really didn't understand the facts!
Mo Junyang took out a Di newspaper from his sleeve and handed it to Qingxue, "I've asked Ah Qu to translate this, you can take a look."
Di Bao wrote an analysis of the battle between Shi Junhe and Liang Guo, including the deployment of troops, the consumption of food and grass, the talents of the generals, and the impact of the war. It was written clearly, even for someone like Shi Qingxue who had never experienced a war. Everyone can see it clearly.
Shi Qingxue looked at it very seriously, her mind was spinning faster, and she found the information she needed from the Di newspaper. She looked at Mo Junyang and said conclusively: "Are you here to see Zeng Tai?"
A trace of surprise and appreciation flashed in Mo Junyang's eyes. He had just tested it a little and was planning to tell Qingxue after she read it. Unexpectedly, the other party was keenly aware of his intention with just a copy of the Di newspaper. intention.
Should he say that he is indeed the person raised by Shi Lei and Shi Junhe
He nodded with a smile, "Zeng Tai is a bit rigid like his father, but unlike Zeng Zhi who is insensitive, Zeng Tai chose to abandon his writing and join the army because he hated the darkness of officialdom. He was a scribe, and with his Full of passion and hard work, he became the captain of Xuangjie School without trying to please anyone. He is indeed a malleable talent."
When Shi Qingxue heard this, her face was full of pride, "That's natural. He is a member of the Shi family army, and he is still working under the eldest brother. The eldest brother knows people well and never takes credit. He will definitely not bury talents. .”
Mo Junyang's smile faded a little, and he regretted writing all Zeng Zhi's experiences in the newspaper.
Wen Renchi, that man who once sneaked onto the roof of Luotong Pavilion in the middle of the night, was not a good person no matter what.
Of course, Mo Junyang would not think about it at this time. Wen Renchi was not the only one who 'sneakly' did that kind of thing; and he didn't know yet that the Shi family and his wife had planned to let Wen Renchi marry Shi Qingxue.
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The next day, Zeng Ru's birthday banquet was held as scheduled.
The men and women were sitting at separate tables. Zeng Yi wanted to seduce Mo Junyang but was unable to do anything.
However, she did not act too hungry today. Instead, she sat next to Shi Qingxue and chatted enthusiastically. Even if Shi Qingxue was not interested, she could not stop her chatting.
Shi Qingxue didn't know what Zeng Yi had in mind. She just kept talking, silently focusing on what Mo Junyang said yesterday.
She was dedicated to helping Mo Junhao in her previous life, so the Shi family was branded as the "Four Princes Party" from the day she married Mo Junhao.
There are many people fighting for the Shi family in this life. Shi Junhe's desire to be a pure minister is only temporary. If he has to take sides sooner or later, he will definitely choose the final winner.
It's just... Mo Junyang doesn't seem to be planning to be emperor anymore
Shi Qingxue thought with some distress. Even though Mo Junyang didn't say it explicitly, she did feel what the other person was thinking.
"Is this sister Qingxue?" A gentle female voice sounded from the side.
Shi Qingxue raised her head and saw a petite, plainly dressed young woman smiling at her.
She didn't know this person, and was about to ask when the other person promptly introduced him: "My maiden name is Feng, my maiden name is Siniang, and my husband is the eldest son of the Zeng family. If sister Qingxue doesn't mind, you can call me sister-in-law."
It turned out to be Zeng Tai’s wife.
Shi Qingxue smiled quickly and was about to get up but was pulled by Zeng Yi.
Zeng Yi glanced at Feng Siniang with a look of disdain and said coldly: "If you don't take good care of your child in the house, what are you doing out there? Today is my grandfather's birthday. If you are rude in front of guests, can you bear this responsibility?"
The smile on Feng Siniang's face froze, and after a while she reluctantly said: "Xiao Ling is asleep. I was worried that my mother and you wouldn't be able to watch her at the banquet, so I wanted to come and help."
"My mother and I have never seen each other before. Do we still need the help of a country woman like you who has never seen the world? You'd better go back and hug your daughter quickly. My mother is chatting with other ladies. If It might be very unlucky for them to see you!" Zeng Yi was full of disgust, and every word she spoke spoke directly to people's hearts.
Shi Qingxue felt embarrassed after hearing this. Looking at Feng Siniang like that, she probably wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in, right
She had known before that Zeng Tai had married the daughter of a poor family before he went on an expedition to perform meritorious service. It was his parents who made the decision. At that time, no one thought Zeng Tai could be successful. Even Luo Jiaoniang thought it would be good if the eldest son could find a wife. , nothing to choose from.
But now it seems that the Zeng family is not unscrupulous!
Feng Siniang quickly regained her calm expression, but her face was still a little pale. She pretended to be calm and said: "I just came to say hello to sister Qingxue. My husband has mentioned Qingxue to me many times..."
Zeng Yi interrupted impatiently: "Is Qingxue's maiden name also something you can call casually? You don't want to look at what you have. You'd better go back to your room and hide. Don't embarrass yourself here."
Feng Siniang's body swayed, but she immediately stabilized, lowered her eyes and bowed to Shi Qingxue.
Shi Qingxue withdrew her hand, took the initiative to put her arm around Feng Siniang, and said with a smile: "Although you are Brother Tai's wife, our daughter's family doesn't care about this when we are dating. If you call me sister-in-law, I will call you Siniang. That's great." ?”
Feng Siniang raised her head suddenly, her eyes filled with disbelief. She trembled for a while before responding, "Okay, of course."
Thinking of Zeng Yi's reprimand to her just now, she pursed her lips cautiously, "Then I'd better call you Liu Niang."
Shi Qingxue frowned and pretended to be coquettish: "I think Liu Niang wants to be separated from me. Didn't you call me sister Qingxue just now? What? Now you are not happy to recognize me as your sister?"
Feng Siniang shook her head in fear. She was just afraid of being rude to the noble, so she had to keep her attitude low and low. But she didn't expect Shi Qingxue to take the initiative to show her kindness.
She quickly said: "Why wouldn't you be happy? I'm just afraid that you will be unhappy."
Shi Qingxue was beaming with pride and was very energetic, "How can I be unhappy when I have another sister who loves me?"
Zeng Yi couldn't help but feel angry when she saw the two people leaving her and chatting on their own. She didn't dare to directly target Shi Qingxue, so she vented her anger on Feng Siniang, "Why are you still standing here? It's not like you don't know you. That useless dead girl is very squeamish and cries all the time, what if she disturbs the distinguished guests?!"
Feng Siniang had a good temper, but when she heard others talking about her precious daughter like this, her face suddenly changed and she stared at Zeng Yi.
Zeng Yi was startled, but soon returned to her arrogant look, humming: "Look what I did? Did I say something wrong? I gave birth to a useless daughter. If it were me, I would have drowned her long ago. In the piss bucket."
Shi Qingxue knew that the patriarchal mentality in small places was very serious, but she did not expect that Zeng Yi, a woman, would have such thoughts.
Drowning in a piss bucket, it's a shame she could say it.
Shi Qingxue glanced at Zeng Yi with a smile, and said lightly: "I'm really sorry, Qingxue is so useless, but I'm still glad that my mother didn't choose to drown me at that time."
Zeng Yi realized that she had said the wrong thing and quickly showed a flattering smile, "No, I didn't mean that, I just..."
Shi Qingxue waved her hand and signaled Zeng Yi not to say anything, "It's normal for Sister Yi to look down on girls. Your living environment is limited and it's hard to ask you for anything. Qingxue won't be an eyesore in front of you. I'll still accompany Siniang." Go and see the little girl, after all, we are the lucky ones who didn’t drown.”
Zeng Yi looked sarcastic and said hurriedly: "Qingxue, I really don't mean that. You are a distinguished guest of the Zeng family. If you leave and my mother asks about you, it will be hard for me to explain."
Shi Qingxue shrugged indifferently: "What's the point? I think Mrs. Zeng also looks down on me as a girl, so I won't be an eyesore in front of you.
Si Niang, let’s go! "
Feng Siniang never thought that Shi Qingxue would actually take the initiative to speak for her. She was so moved that she was so moved. No matter how angry Zeng Yi was, she happily took Qingxue to see her daughter, and kept introducing: "Little Ling is so well-behaved. , I was just born early and was a little weak, but I’m much better now and I’m not troublesome at all…”
Zeng Yi looked at the backs of the two people chatting happily and stamped her feet, cursing secretly: "Shi Qingxue, you are so ignorant. I, the eldest daughter of the Zeng family, are talking so happily with a country woman. It’s a noble daughter of a noble family! Bah…”