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Chapter 1121: Chapter 1127: Happy About What?
"That’s good to hear, but you still need to take good care of yourself. Oh right, my lord the Prince also said that if Lord Qin has some free time, he would like you to pay him a visit, as he has some important matters to discuss with you."
Li Mu’er suppressed the rage in her heart.
She was about to become the Side Concubine of Prince Liang, why should she do the errands of a maid?
Qin Longyun clasped his hands together, "Please tell the Prince that I will change my clothes and be right over."
"Then I will go back and prepare some tea, and wait for Lord Li’s arrival."
Contempt filled Li Mu’er’s eyes as she walked away, grumbling about how Lord Qin really had no discernment; being granted an audience by Prince Liang was a blessing he had cultivated over eight lifetimes, and yet, he had the audacity to make the Prince wait an entire half a day.
After closing the door of the main room, Chen Yiling pouted, "Do you really want to meet with Prince Liang that much?"
"He is a Prince; I must go."
Qin Longyun said helplessly, but he had already come up with a plan to deal with the situation by playing the fool.
After all, as long as the Saint is still in good health, Prince Liang wouldn’t dare be too explicit with his words. 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
Chen Yiling helped Qin Longyun take off his coat, "You must be very careful not to be accused of plotting rebellion."
"Don’t worry, I know my limits."
Seeing Qin Longyun full of confidence, Chen Yiling focused on helping him into a clean set of clothes.
Qin Longyun had more on his mind than she did; she couldn’t be of help, so the best she could do was not to cause any trouble.
Qin Longyun planted a light kiss on Chen Yiling’s forehead, "I’ll be back soon to have a meal with you."
"Today... today Rui Rui said he doesn’t like having guests at home, so he went back with Duo’er. Will you be mad at me?" Chen Yiling timidly asked.
She expected Qin Longyun to turn into a strict Confucian scholar again and give her a long lecture on propriety.
Rui Rui was their child, but it was indeed not good to trouble others with taking care of him.
Qin Longyun poked Chen Yiling’s forehead, "Duo’er is my oath sister, not an outsider. What’s there to be uneasy about?"
He also thought Prince Liang was a nuisance, but at this moment, he really wanted to thank the Prince.
"Madam, the master seems to be very happy," Ping’er said, puzzled, as he had just been distressed about Prince Liang not so long ago.
Chen Yiling cleared her throat, "Even if I told you, a little maid like you wouldn’t understand. Go to the kitchen and keep an eye on things, and be particularly attentive to the food for those two."
"Yes."
Ping’er went to do as she was told. Seeing the spirits of her masters high, she too felt happy.
She was just such a simple girl.
In the guest room, Qin Longyun performed the proper greeting ritual.
"Lord Qin need not be so formal. I have heard of your exceptional qualities before, and seeing you today, it really is true. No wonder Lord Chen was willing to marry his beloved daughter to you," Prince Liang said, clearly pleased.
At a young age, Qin Longyun had already ascended to the position of Magistrate, and in the future, he would certainly be a force to reckon with.
If he could be persuaded to join his own side, he would undoubtedly become a crucial minister.
Qin Longyun humbly responded, "The Prince flatters me; I dare not accept such praise."
"Please, have a seat and let’s talk."
Qin Longyun took a seat as invited, "May I know what instructions the Prince has for me?"
"I just feel that your talents are wasted as a Magistrate. With your abilities, you should aspire to better prospects, even the position of Prime Minister would be well within your reach," said Prince Liang, squinting his eyes, implying that if Qin Longyun helped him ascend the throne, he would appoint him as Prime Minister.
"The Prince jests; I was born to a humble farmer’s family, with limited vision. Being a Magistrate already makes me feel unworthy, let alone dreaming of becoming the Prime Minister," Qin Longyun replied, feigning fear.
