Xie Qianmo was in high spirits!
"Ouyang Siqing, Shan Xiaoyu has agreed. What are your thoughts?" Xie Qianmo's voice was light and airy!
"This subject...?"
Ouyang Siqing wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Tutor Ouyang beside him! "Your Majesty, Siqing is willing in this matter. In my humble opinion, let it be settled!"
Ouyang Siqing stood there, stunned!
He hadn't said anything yet! How could his grandfather have decided for him!
As for Shan Xiaoyu, she was overjoyed to hear Tutor Ouyang agree to the marriage!
"Good, then it is settled! I declare, from now on, Shan Xiaoyu will be Ouyang Siqing's betrothed secondary wife. As for the wedding date, your two families may discuss it yourselves!" Xie Qianmo slammed the dragon table, settling the matter!
Upon hearing this, the great ministers in the hall, such as Chancellor Dan Qingyun and Dean Tutor Ouyang, offered their congratulations!
During this time, Shan Xiaoyu secretly glanced at Ouyang Siqing!
She saw that he stood perfectly straight!
Unmoving in his spot!
Shan Xiaoyu bit her lower lip, boldly took small steps, and approached Ouyang Siqing!
"Young Master Ouyang...?" Shan Xiaoyu called out softly!
Ouyang Siqing's thoughts were pulled back by Shan Xiaoyu's voice!
Turning, he said respectfully, "Miss Shan!"
To be this close to Ouyang Siqing was something she had only dreamed of!
"Young Master Ouyang, please take good care of me in the days to come!" With that, Shan Xiaoyu slightly bowed!
Ouyang Siqing's hands were clasped in a gesture of salutation! He slightly bowed! "Miss Shan, you are too polite. I hope Miss Shan will take good care of me in the future!"
This scene of Ouyang Siqing and Shan Xiaoyu conversing was caught by Qin Yun's eye!
Looking at their respectful demeanor, Qin Yun admitted that she was jealous!
Looking at them standing together, how well-matched they were!
A talented scholar matched with a beautiful lady!
It was a perfect match!
At this moment, she felt like a clown! As if the whole world had forgotten her!
Qin Yun didn't know!
While she was looking at Ouyang Siqing!
Xie Qianmo, from his high position, was also looking at her!
Qin Yun loved Ouyang Siqing but couldn't have him!
Wasn't Xie Qianmo in the same boat now!
To avoid burdening Qin Yun!
He pretended to know nothing!
Even after he had confessed his feelings to Qin Yun before, she had directly refused!
To help Qin Yun recover her health, he had claimed his admiration was merely a test, which had soothed Qin Yun's uneasy heart!
Xie Qianmo snorted coldly!
This fellow is a liar!
He claimed he wasn't interested in men, but those deep, affectionate gazes betrayed him!
"Court is dismissed!" Xie Qianmo, in a bad mood, coldly uttered two words and left!
In the hall, with every step Qin Yun took, she felt as if she were carrying a thousand pounds!
After the court session, Ouyang Siqing's first thought was to find Qin Yun!
He didn't know why, but he wanted to see Qin Yun at this moment!
He always felt that the unease in his heart could only be settled after seeing Qin Yun!
Seeing Qin Yun just exiting the hall, he hurried forward!
But at this moment, he was caught by Tutor Ouyang!
"Where are you going, you rascal? Go and chat with Miss Shan, and deepen your feelings!"
"Grandfather...?" Ouyang Siqing frowned, wanting to refuse, but Tutor Ouyang wouldn't listen!
He grabbed Ouyang Siqing's arm and pulled him to Dan Qingyun and Shan Xiaoyu!
Out of politeness, Ouyang Siqing bowed respectfully, "Chancellor, Miss Shan!"
Dan Qingyun nodded with satisfaction!
To be honest, he was very pleased with this young man, Ouyang Siqing! He was handsome, learned, and possessed martial arts skills. Though not exceptionally powerful, it was enough for self-preservation!
Among the young scholars, apart from the new top scholar Qin Yun, Ouyang Siqing was his most satisfactory choice!
However... this young man's hesitation regarding the marriage today made him unhappy!
"Chancellor, let us talk aside, and let these two young people have some alone time to cultivate their feelings!" Tutor Ouyang was constantly creating opportunities for Shan Xiaoyu and Ouyang Siqing!
"Alright, Dean Ouyang, let's go out for a drink to celebrate!"
Tutor Ouyang and Dan Qingyun hit it off immediately! They walked away shoulder to shoulder, leaving behind an awkward Ouyang Siqing and a blushing Shan Xiaoyu!
"Miss Shan, please!" Ouyang Siqing maintained his gentlemanly demeanor!
Shan Xiaoyu nodded, and then left with Ouyang Siqing!
At the entrance of the great hall!
Qin Yun saw from a distance the backs of Ouyang Siqing and Shan Xiaoyu walking away shoulder to shoulder!
Alas!
Her little darling would belong to someone else from now on!
"Qin Zhuangyuan, Qin Zhuangyuan...."
Fang Jing called out more than once! Qin Yun seemed not to hear, her gaze fixed on the direction Ouyang Siqing and Shan Xiaoyu had left!
Her heart, filled with sadness, remained lost in thought for a long time!
Fang Jing followed Qin Yun's gaze!
He happened to see the disappearing back of Ouyang Siqing!
Fang Jing rolled his eyes!
He directly came in front of Qin Yun, blocking her view!
"Qin Zhuangyuan, what are you looking at? I've called you so many times, and you haven't heard me!" Fang Jing was angry, and his tone was a bit strange!
Qin Yun immediately snapped back to reality, smiling politely! "Eunuch Fang, aren't you supposed to be serving His Majesty? Why are you here with me?"
"Qin Zhuangyuan is so clever, you guess...!"
Qin Yun's forehead was covered in black lines!
Did this Eunuch Fang think he was very humorous?
"Could it be... His Majesty is looking for me again?" Qin Yun asked intermittently!
"You guessed correctly! His Majesty is looking for Qin Zhuangyuan in the Jingxin Hall!"
Qin Yun frowned. She was in a bad mood today!
And now she had to meet that scoundrel! What was all this about!
Qin Yun lowered her head! And slowly followed behind Fang Jing!
Inside the Jingxin Hall!
Xie Qianmo stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside!
"Your Majesty, what is the matter that you summoned me here?" Qin Yun stood in the middle of the hall with her head bowed, respectfully!
"What do you think of the matter between Ouyang Siqing and Shan Xiaoyu?"
Qin Yun tilted her head!
And said carelessly, "How else can I see it? With my eyes open!"
"Pfft!"
Xie Qianmo did not expect Qin Yun to say that! He couldn't help but laugh!
"You don't resent me?"
Qin Yun said with a serious expression, "What is there to resent? A man comes of age to marry, and a woman comes of age to marry. I saw Shan Xiaoyu today, and this lady is indeed outstanding. Ouyang Siqing marrying her... is excellent!"
Xie Qianmo's heart was filled with joy upon hearing this! "Do you really think so?"
"Yes, Shan Xiaoyu is a good woman, and she is very suitable for Ouyang Siqing!"
Qin Yun spoke truthfully!
She knew very well that she couldn't give Ouyang Siqing anything!
Instead of that, it was better to make a perfect couple!
When time passes, she would slowly forget Ouyang Siqing!
Since the feelings invested were not deep yet, anything that needed to be cut off must be cut off!
Xie Qianmo walked closer to Qin Yun and smiled gently, "I didn't misjudge you, you are a sensible person!"
Qin Yun frowned slightly!
What did Xie Qianmo mean by that?
And also!
Did he call her to the Jingxin Hall just to talk about this matter?
Something felt wrong!