Meng Xuan was so serious, as if he was saying that she should be loyal to friends. He Danggui was more speechless. She thought that they were now like becoming sworn brothers...
She asked cautiously, “Meng Xuan, have you ever seen the marriage ceremony?”
Meng Xuan told her very proudly, “I have lived two lives and I have read tens of thousands of books. I learned that from a book.” Then, he raised his chin proudly.
He Danggui was dumbfounded. She asked, “You read it from a book? What’s the marriage ceremony like?”
“Like what we are doing now.” Meng Xuan said affirmatively.
He Danggui took a long time to regain her senses, “Then, can you please tell me which book you were reading?”
“The book about getting married.”
Fine! He Danggui closed her eyes helplessly. She decided to listen to Meng Xuan. She changed her kneeling position to a more comfortable one and looked up at the red candles a
He Danggui was taken aback by the fierce meaning in his words. She frowned and asked, “Do I owe you something? I have no idea.” Did she ever do something bad to him?“If you think what you have done is not counted...” Meng Xuan pulled out a silver hairpin on her head and stuck it in his chest. Instantly, a bright red flower appeared in the center of his white shirt. Meng Xuan was complacent. He gritted his teeth and sneered, “This time you see it yourself. You can’t ignore it, Xiaoyi.”He Danggui was shocked. He pushed away Meng Xuan’s hand to examine the injury. She found that the silver hairpin was between his heart and lungs, which was exactly the same place in the Fantasy Dream! She asked furiously, “Meng Xuan, what does this mean?! Are you crazy?”Meng Xuan laughed and lay down on the ground. He said crazily, “I have already been a madman. You just know it today? This time, remember clearly that you owe me a blood debt. Remember it
Meng Xuan took a look at the silver flake that had turned into light gray, and then said calmly, “This is not the usual poison but the cold poison derived from icy Zhenqi. Don’t worry, Xiaoyi. I will be fine soon. Don’t you forget that I was hit by He He Qi Ri Qing three years ago? After taking the antidote, I am not afraid of poisons. Rest assured.”How could He Danggui feel at ease? She retorted, “Who told you that? If so, those imperial guards would be invincible and He He Qi Ri Qing would be the most precious vaccine in the world. Meng Xuan, tell me how do you feel. Are you uncomfortable?”However, Meng Xuan frightened her again, “I read it from a book. He He Qi Ri Qing is the most poisonous in the world and can restrain other poisons. It can’t be wrong.” After a pause, he shamelessly said, “As for the uncomfortable place, it’s the low part of my body where you just held. Xiaoyi, your acupuncture is really effective. I am still uncomfortable. Whe
After that, He Danggui sneaked into the place where Mammy Li collected lost property, and she saw the plum-inlaid hairpin in the storage compartment. Then, she took the hairpin away as an exhibit to control Concubine Mei.At that time, Concubine Mei was a figure of Sun Meiniang’s group. Although Concubine Mei did not help a lot, every time Sun Meiniang asked each Branch to express their opinions, Concubine Mei would always follow her will to vote on behalf of Third Branch. She was, though a concubine, so prestigious. Besides, Third Lord Luo Chuanbai and Third Mistress Liang bothered trifles. As long as it was not a matter of money and food, Concubine Mei would represent Third Branch mostly.Thus, He Danggui wanted to restrain Concubine Mei, so that she would be less likely to help Sun Meiniang, and Sun Meiniang’s force could be weakened. Wang Fan, who carried on a clandestine love affair with Concubine Mei, was unfortunately killed by the masked man
“Master Peng, you, can you take it lightly? I can’t stand it…” Miss Chai said in a trembling voice, “No! It will break!”Peng Shi answered, “You suffer from your actions. Hey, take your hand away from my head!”He Danggui became angry when she heard this. It was unforgivable that Peng Shi, a beast in human clothing, bullied a frail woman! He deserved to be hit severely! Chai Yutu was too weak, who had already been raped but still called him “Master Peng” or “you”. There must be something wrong with her brain! What she should do was to resist and scratch the evil’s face!“Ouch...It hurts...No...” Chai Yutu only cried, not knowing whether she was poked the acupoint, her hands were disabled, or her fingernails were not sharp enough.He Danggui gritted her teeth. Since Chai Yutu couldn’t beat him, she would do it for her. Anyway, she was wearing two veils, and after scratching his face, she would run with Chai Yutu right away. P
Peng Shi immediately realized that He Danggui must have misunderstood his relationship with Chai Yutu, so he raised his head and said, “This is the second time I have seen her. I’m not familiar with her, and my beloved is not her.”He Danggui still misunderstood him, and asked, “You are not familiar with Cousin Chai? Fine...I understand.” Just flirting with Miss Chai, he was truly a scumbag and a villain!Peng Shi stared at her. What did she understand? Then he asked, “What benefit could you bring to me if I tell you that matter?”He Danggui turned her eyeballs twice, thinking when he became so mercenary. What benefits could the Childe who was from an official family get from her? She was only a little merchant who made a living by selling medicine. Was it possible that he came to Yangzhou City from distance just because of some travel expenses? He Danggui persuaded herself to pay for it in that her curiosity was aroused by him.
And this time the “leveling method” of the audition was finalized at the end of the year, and even the Ministry of Rites did not issue the document. So Meng Xuan, Chang Nuo and even the imperial guard who were so well-informed knew nothing about it. Only the insiders of Eastern Palace who were in charge of the Ministry of Rites knew the details.After all, inferior officers and those of humble origins would have no opportunities to participate in the audition. It was none of their business. Meng Xuan never worried about these things, because Meng’s family did not have a legitimate daughter. Three daughters of the concubine also got the special pardon through various ways early, and two elder daughters got married. Meng Xuan considered that He Danggui was not able to participate in the audition, so he never cared about the bustling audition held every three years.Peng Jian didn’t care about the audition, too. Peng’s family did not have a daughter, an
Hearing Peng Shi behind her walking away, He Danggui couldn’t help but look back at him again. What information did he bring from the capital? Something big for her but nothing for him? What was that?He Danggui shook her head and didn’t believe his words. Now nothing would worry her anymore. Peng Shi must be coveting her Yunqi Acupuncture and she should just ignore him. With such a thought in mind, she went around the rockery to see why Chai Yutu was screaming. “Oh…”“Cousin Chai, what’s the matter with you?” He Danggui tilted her head and looked at Chai Yutu who was tearful.Chai Yutu wiped away her tears and said, “My foot hurts and I can’t walk. Help! Help! Something scary there! Ah! Ah! Ah!”He Danggui was shocked by her screaming. She followed her finger’s direction and found a big moth in a hole, sleeping or frozen. That was the “scary thing” that terrified her? Just an unmovable moth had scared her like that?
He Danggui sighed and shook her head when she looked at Chai Yutu’s shy and timid face. Peng Shi looked like a cold and ruthless person, who was utilitarian and self-sufficient. Loving him would be a tragedy. Then, after warning Chai Yutu to protect the wound from water, He Danggui said goodbye to her. She took some medicine from the medicine cabinet for Meng Xuan before leaving the Medicine Room. She called a serving boy to find Miss Ji to pick up Miss Chai by the palanquin.She was about to go to the Depositary of Buddhist Texts, but Zong Qiao chased out and stopped her, “Miss He, may I have a minute?”He Danggui stopped and nodded, “Sure.”With a twinkle in his eyes, Zong Qiao asked, “Miss He, you didn’t read the letter that I gave you last time, did you?”Letter? He Danggui blinked and apologized, “Well, I didn’t dare to accept your letter, but Qing’er was so kind and she took the letter for me. Later, the academy was in