vrcanaries Chapter 109 She also wanted to know who was so bold.
Chapter 109 She also wanted to know who was so bold.
Qin Jiuwei didn't raise her eyes, "Embroider a sachet."
Since Xie Yanli is angry, she should go and coax him back.
Anyway, he's easy to please.
study.
"What did the young mistress ask you when she summoned you?"
Xie Yanli sat behind his desk and asked, seemingly unconcerned.
"The young mistress asked, 'Young Master, are you having dinner tonight?' I replied, 'You've already eaten at Wenyuan Pavilion.'"
"and then?"
“Then…” Zizhu cautiously raised her eyes, “then the young mistress let me go.”
Xie Yanli's eyes were cold and dark. "I understand. You may leave."
Zizhu nodded, and the wooden door closed quietly.
The room fell silent again.
Xie Yanli looked at the books in front of him, lowering his eyes and focusing his mind.
I forced myself to stop thinking about her and focused on my work.
But the image of the sea bass I had at noon today keeps popping into my mind.
And the way Jiang Chirang looked at Qin Jiuwei last night.
Xie Yanli felt increasingly irritated, and he almost crushed the jade thumb ring on his thumb.
Is Jiang Chirang that important to her?
And what about him? What is he anyway?
The next day,
"Your Excellency, there is a lady outside requesting an audience. She says she is your niece," the attendant reported respectfully.
Jiang Ling's brow twitched slightly. His niece...
Jiuwei? Why is she here?
Although he didn't know why Jiuwei had come to see him, Jiang Ling still gently instructed the servant, "Bring her in carefully."
Qin Jiuwei followed the attendant toward the Jiangling office.
She wore a straw hat, which attracted the attention of some people.
But seeing that the person leading the way was a confidant of the Minister, everyone fell silent.
Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Qin Jiuwei caught a glimpse of a very familiar figure walking quickly down the corridor not far away.
Qin Jiuwei's eyebrows twitched slightly. Wasn't this her father?
Qin's father was dressed in official robes, walking hurriedly, and his usually meticulously combed hair was slightly disheveled.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and slid down his temples.
He carried a large stack of documents in his hands, his eyes filled with anxiety and exhaustion. As he walked, he whispered instructions to the officials beside him, his voice revealing a hint of urgency and impatience.
He looked extremely busy and overwhelmed.
Qin Jiu's lips curved into a smile. It seemed that her so-called father had been tormented to the point of exhaustion by her uncle.
Deserve it.
Qin's father never treated her as a daughter, so why should she treat him as a father?
She hadn't forgotten how he had allowed Li Shi and Qin Le'an to humiliate her after her mother's death.
Qin Jiuwei turned around and walked towards the study without looking back.
In the study, Jiang Ling was bent over his desk reviewing official documents.
Hearing footsteps, he slightly raised his head.
Upon seeing that it was Qin Jiuwei, she immediately put down her pen, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
"Why are you here all of a sudden, child? Is something important?"
As Jiang Ling spoke, he walked around the desk and headed towards Qin Jiuwei.
"Uncle, don't worry, I'm fine," Qin Jiu said with a slight smile.
Hearing her say that, Jiang Ling was even more puzzled. "What is the matter?"
"Jiuwei heard that the governor of Zhejiang sent Master Fahui's relics to the capital, and they are currently at the Ministry of Rites."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling couldn't help but chuckle, "You're really well-informed, kid. You even know about this."
"Master Fahui's relics are indeed in the Ministry of Rites. His Majesty plans to present them to the Empress Dowager at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet."
Qin Jiuwei then looked up and asked, "Then, Uncle, could you take Jiuwei to see him?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Jiuwei's heart tightened instantly, and her hands unconsciously clasped together in front of her.
My uncle died in a previous life because his relics were stolen.
She thought and thought, feeling uneasy, but couldn't come up with a solution.
So I thought I'd come and see for myself today.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling looked troubled. "Jiuwei, this relic is a tribute, and it really cannot be shown to people easily."
Qin Jiu smiled slightly, "It's alright, Uncle. I'll just look around from the outside." She glanced at the guards around her.
Hearing her say this, Jiang Ling became even more puzzled.
Want to take a look around outside? What's so interesting about that?
Jiang Ling originally wanted to refuse, but when he saw Qin Jiuwei's peach blossom eyes, which were exactly the same as Qingqing's, he hesitated.
My heart softened instantly, and I just couldn't bring myself to say no.
My niece just wanted to take a look; she didn't want the moon in the sky.
How could an uncle not even grant such a small wish?
"Since you want to see it, your uncle will take you to see it."
Qin Jiu smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle."
The relics were placed in the innermost room in the backyard.
There were guards standing every few steps around the house; at a glance, there were no fewer than twenty of them.
They stood tall and solemn, crowding the room completely.
They were all holding halberds and wearing armor.
Seeing her interest, Jiang Ling introduced them, "These are all Imperial Guards, the best of the best in the army."
"The tribute to the Empress Dowager must be of the highest quality and cannot be compromised in any way."
Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly; the guards were already so tight.
Who could possibly succeed in stealing under such circumstances?
“Uncle, there have been many thieves in the capital recently. Although the Imperial Guards are highly skilled in martial arts, Jiuwei is worried that those villains will use some underhanded tricks to steal the relics.”
Jiang Ling chuckled, "Jiuwei, you're overthinking it. This is a tribute for the Empress Dowager. Who would dare to steal it?"
Qin Jiuwei couldn't laugh. Yes, she also wanted to know who was so bold...
But unfortunately, the relic was lost.
Moreover, it was never found in the previous life.
"Uncle, this matter concerns the Empress Dowager, so it's best to be cautious."
Jiang Ling was taken aback when he saw Qin Jiuwei's serious and focused expression.
This was the first time he had ever seen Jiuwei with such an expression.
Jiang Ling pursed his lips slightly. "Jiuwei, what you said makes sense. I will send people to set up some traps and mechanisms next to the relic later."
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Qinglan Courtyard.
After Qin Jiuwei returned, she continued embroidering the unfinished sachet in the room.
But she would embroider for a while, then stop for a while.
She placed the sachet on the table beside her and reached out to rub her throbbing temples.
The thought of the relics still filled her with unease.
This matter cannot be accomplished by relying solely on my uncle.
At this moment, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but recall that she had used Xie Yanli's bodyguards during the Yunzhi incident.
His bodyguards' martial arts skills were indeed extraordinary...
Having made up her mind, Qin Jiu lowered her eyes and continued embroidering the sachet in front of her.
An hour later, Qin Jiuwei placed the embroidered sachet in her palm and examined it carefully.
After confirming that everything was alright, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, after being reborn, I did not forget the embroidery skills I learned in the palace in my previous life.
I embroidered for two hours last night and for two more hours today. I've finally finished.
She turned to the maid standing beside her and asked, "Where is the young master? Has he returned?"
"Reporting to the young mistress, the young master has returned and is currently in his study."
Qin Jiuwei nodded and walked towards the study with the embroidered sachet in her hand.
study.
Xie Yanli heard the door open and slowly raised his eyes.
Upon seeing it was her, he immediately frowned. "Why are you here?"
They didn't come last night, but they came today.
Qin Jiu smiled slightly and said gently, "I instructed the maid to prepare ginseng soup. My husband has been working hard on official business, so please have some ginseng soup."
Each time this happened, she would either send ginseng soup or medicinal cuisine.
That's all.
Xie Yanli's eyes were cold and dark, unmoved.
But then, a delicate little sachet was slowly pushed over.
Xie Yanli was stunned for a moment.