vrcanaries Chapter 451 Returning to Beijing
Chapter 451 Returning to Beijing
"You hate officialdom, don't want to take the imperial examination, and want to indulge in the mountains and rivers. That's not wrong."
"You are short of money and have no talent for business, so you gave up your long-cherished wish of traveling and tasting delicious food. This is just one of your choices, and it can't be called wrong."
"I just want to ask you one question. If you hadn't met Xiao Ran and me, would you have continued to sell calligraphy and paintings at the market, enduring Qian Xiao Cui's harassment and Qian Da Zhuang's difficulties?"
Seeing that Sun Qingyuan was silent because of his words, Du Kongqing did not stop, but continued to shout:
"Xiao Ran once told me, 'Character determines destiny'. I didn't quite understand it at the time, but now I have some understanding of it."
"Sun Qingyuan, the pride in your bones has never disappeared. How could you allow yourself to live a secluded life and be lost in the crowd in Hedong Village?"
"Since you originally thought that it was God who made you give up your studies, then along the way, have you ever thought that now God is warning you that the silent time is over and it's time to take the next step?"
"In life, we stop and go, and we will voluntarily or involuntarily encounter all kinds of people and things. Isn't this the most normal thing?"
"You say I'm naive. I grew up in Hexi Village and have met very few people and things.
"I will grow up when I have seen more scenery and learned more about the world."
"Believe it or not, the opinions of naive people are sometimes more pure and direct than those of sophisticated people."
"Look~~ You were bullied by Li Linzhong before and couldn't fight back, wasn't it because his father was an official and you were a businessman?"
"Now Xiao Ran is the future Princess of Yan, and we have someone backing us up, so the case can be solved so quickly, and you and Prince Wang don't have to be smeared."
"In fact, you know very well in your heart that if you want to avoid being bullied in this world, you have to work hard to climb up. There is no point in hiding!"
"Although no matter how high you climb, there will always be someone more powerful to suppress you, but Xiao Ran is also watching over us from above!"
"The teachers in the academy miss you very much, and Prince Wang is reluctant to let you go either. Why don't you take this opportunity to stay and continue your studies?"
"Make more friends with people who share your temperament and who are not from an official family. If you really enter the officialdom in the future, you will be able to help Xiao Ran, right?"
"Think about the precious Princess Qingyi, think about the tragic death of Niu Dan, think about the persecuted Miss Xiaolian..."
"Only when you stand at a certain height and hold certain rights, can you reduce the number of common people who are arbitrarily wiped out by the powerful in the land covered by your power, right?"
One powerful word after another, like thunder, exploded in Sun Qingyuan's ears, making him tremble all over and almost fall down.
He hated the strict hierarchy in the officialdom, and he was afraid that those in power would be cruel, but if the person he was loyal to was the King of Yan, was Luo Xiaoran...
Sun Qingyuan smiled bitterly. With their talents and strategies, why would they need an aide like me who couldn't even see his own mind?
If you want to be someone who can truly help them, staying in Bailu Academy may be the best option right now.
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When Luo Xiaoran left Chuzhou, she asked Mo Qing, who was reluctant to let her go, to return the scroll that Mo Shen had given her.
There is no doubt that what Mo Qing was reluctant to part with was the scroll, not her.
"Since Shanzhang is so interested in this painting, why not leave it to you?"
Looking at Mo Qing who was holding the scroll in his hand and was unwilling to let go, Luo Xiaoran made a generous suggestion.
When Mo Qing heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to answer "yes", he heard Luo Xiaoran say again:
"I'll just ask Mr. Mo Shen to draw another one."
Mo Qing: ...Let go decisively.
"Miss Luo, this journey is long, I wish you a safe journey. The mountains are high and the waters are long, but there is still a long way to go."
After saying goodbye to Mo Qing, Luo Xiaoran held Chen Ji's left hand and held Du Kongqing's hand with her right hand. She also took the time to look back at Sun Qingyuan and Wang Changbo who came to see her off, and then went home in a very cool manner.
"You really won't say anything more?" Luo Xiaoran winked at Du Kongqing.
"Everything that needs to be said has been said in front of Xiaolian's grave, and he has also made his own choice."
Facing Chen Ji's death gaze, Du Kongqing shook his head, and then hurriedly said:
"Isn't it a bit crowded for the three of us to ride in one carriage? I'd better get on the carriage at the back!"
After saying that, without waiting for Luo Xiaoran to respond, Du Kongqing had already opened the car curtain and jumped out like a little rabbit, leaving Luo Xiaoran stunned.
Luo Xiaoran glanced at Chen Ji with annoyance. She wanted to comfort Du Kongqing who was parting with Sun Qingyuan, but she was scared away by this man.
Chen Ji smiled secretly, thinking that Du Kongqing was quite tactful. He then picked up the scroll, but did not unfold it right away.
"Really, I don't need to kidnap someone? With just a painting, the Empress Dowager..."
The unfinished words were full of worry.
Luo Xiaoran shook her head firmly. This person really couldn't be tied up. As for this painting~~
"I think... I'm 50 percent sure."
"Only five points?" Chen Ji raised his eyebrows and glared at the scroll, successfully making Luo Xiaoran smile like a flower.
"It's already a lot. No matter what, Mr. Mo Shen can't move." She reminded again.
"If Xiao Ran doesn't allow me to move, then I won't move."
Chen Ji agreed obediently, took a deep breath, and carefully unfolded the scroll.
"How?" Luo Xiaoran asked.
After staring at the painting for a long time, Chen Ji opened his mouth, seeming to be hesitant to speak, but finally asked directly:
"Xiao Ran, are you 50% sure?"
When asked this question, Luo Xiaoran became a little unconfident.
"The three points?"
"..."
"Can't I really kidnap Mo Shen?"
"Really, don't do this. It's easy...easy to cause trouble."
"I know this is a bad idea, but I want to marry you as planned."
Hearing this, a subtle expression flashed across Luo Xiaoran's face.
She still remembered that when Mo Shen was painting this picture, he seemed to mutter:
"At the end of the day, I hope you can let go of your obsession."
When he handed the painting to her later, he also solemnly promised that the Empress Dowager would not embarrass her when she saw the painting.
But her marriage with Chen Ji still couldn't be completed.
When saying this, Mo Shen looked as if he could predict the future.