Qing He remained silent after hearing this...

Although she knew that the Jiang family was powerful, she didn't expect it to be so powerful! They could actually influence the government and easily take away the troublemaker with just one word. How deep a relationship did they need to have to treat those arrogant officials like they were their own servants?

Seeing that she didn't speak, Jiang Yaonian asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Qing He said calmly: "Nothing."

Jiang Yaonian hesitated for a moment, but finally warned: "Don't help everyone you see in the future. Although some people look pitiful, they are not necessarily good people!"

Qing He was confused and asked, "Are you blaming me for meddling in your business?"

Jiang Yaonian wanted to tell her the truth, but after thinking about it, he changed his words and said, "It's a good thing to be brave and righteous, but sometimes you still have to think carefully."

……

In the court, the prefect interrogated Jin Ling'er for a few sentences and then released her.

Jin Ling'er came to the gate of the yamen, looked around, and then walked towards a carriage parked not far away.

A woman in the car frowned and asked, "Failed again this time?"

Jin Ling'er bit her lower lip and said, "Well, it was almost done, but Mr. Jiang refused to agree."

The woman said coldly: "You have one last chance. If you fail again, I will pretend that I never heard you begging me before. Do you understand?"

Jin Ling'er lowered her head and said, "Yes, Madam!"

The next day.

The guard came to the study and replied, "Sir, someone from the Deng residence said that Miss Deng has been on a hunger strike recently and insisted on seeing you and the young lady."

Jiang Yaonian put down the book in his hand, frowned and asked, "Why are you on a hunger strike?"

The guard said, "It seems to be related to Zhao Cheng. Master Deng is very anxious and would like to ask you and the young lady to come over to discuss it..."

Jiang Yaonian thought for a moment and said, "Go to the other courtyard and tell the young lady the news."

"Yes."

The guard turned and left.

Jiang Yaonian left the study and came to Songyinxuan.

The Deng family’s housekeeper was originally running around in a panic. When he saw Jiang Yaonian coming, he hurried forward and bowed respectfully, saying, “I’m here to see Mr. Jiang! My master sent me to ask you and the young lady to come over and enlighten my young lady!”

Jiang Yaonian frowned and asked, "What happened to your young lady?"

The housekeeper said with a sad face, "I don't know the specific situation, but the lady has been depressed since the fire, and has lost her appetite recently. She must see you and the young lady."

Jiang Yaonian sat down and thought about what to do...

At this time, Qing He walked in from outside and said softly and clearly, "Mr. Jiang, how about we go over there?"

Jiang Yaonian stared at her in a daze for a while, then stood up and said, "Okay!"

The two of them took a carriage to Deng's house. When Master Deng heard about it, he hurried out to greet them in person, "Mr. Jiang, Madam, thank you for coming in person for my daughter A Zi's matter. It's an honor to have you here!"

Qing He asked, "Where is Miss Deng?"

Madam Deng said, "Young Madam, please follow me."

As he spoke, he led Qinghe to the embroidery building in the back garden.

The room had been renovated. Madam Deng walked to the bed and said softly, "Azi, the young mistress is here to see you..."

A young girl's voice came from inside the curtain, "Mother, please go out first. I have something to talk to the young lady alone."

Madam Deng hesitated for a moment, then turned to Qinghe and said, "Young Madam, you guys chat! I'll go to the kitchen first."

Qing He said gently, "Mrs. Deng, please make yourself at your own convenience."

Mrs. Deng went out and closed the door before leaving.

Qing He came to sit beside the bed and said softly, "Miss Deng, do you have anything to say to me?"

Deng Ziyun had lost her usual lively look. Her face was pale and her eyes were dim. She struggled to sit up and leaned against the head of the bed, saying weakly, "Mrs. Jiang, do you like Guard Zhao?"

Qing He was shocked. She never expected that she would ask such a shocking question right away!

She looked incredulous and asked, "Ms. Deng, why would you ask this question?"

Deng Ziyun said softly: "The last time I went to Jiang's house, I accidentally heard two people talking about this matter... Later, when I confessed to Brother Zhao, he rejected me and said that he already had someone he liked. So I guess the person she was talking about was you..."

Qing He's face froze, and she didn't know how to answer her for a moment.

Deng Ziyun smiled bitterly and said, "Then it seems to be true..."

"No! No!" Qing He hurriedly denied, "Ms. Deng, please don't misunderstand me! I only have Mr. Jiang in my heart. It's not what you said at all!"

Deng Ziyun looked at her sharply and said, "Mrs. Jiang, then why did I hear them say behind your back that day that you had a date with Brother Zhao by the lake in the middle of the night?"

Qing He paused, and said word by word: "Ms. Deng, what you heard is a rumor! In fact, I just wanted to go to the lake to enjoy the moon because I couldn't sleep that night, and it happened that Guard Zhao was on duty that night, so he was on guard nearby, but we didn't talk about anything, let alone a date!"

Deng Ziyun continued to say, "But maybe Brother Zhao has you in his heart?"

Qing He frowned and said, "Miss Deng, I heard that you were sick, so I came here to chat with you and enlighten you, not to listen to your nonsense or interrogate me! If you keep making random guesses like this, I'll leave!" After that, he stood up.

Seeing that she was about to leave, Deng Ziyun hurriedly tried to stop her, "Mrs. Jiang, please don't be angry! I just wanted to confirm whether you and Brother Zhao are in that kind of relationship... If I have offended you, please forgive me... I... I..."

Deng Ziyun started coughing as she spoke, and Qinghe had no choice but to sit down again and gently massage her back...

After Deng Ziyun coughed for a while, she raised her head and said, "Mrs. Jiang, you are about the same age as me. Can I call you sister?"

Qinghe nodded.

Deng Ziyun said with a melancholy look in her eyes: "I like Brother Zhao very much, but he refuses to accept me. My parents are also strongly opposed. I feel that there is no point in living..."

Qing He said softly: "Then what can I do for you?"

Deng Ziyun hesitated for a moment, then said hesitantly: "Sister, since you don't like Guard Zhao, can you help bring us together?"

Qing He widened her eyes in surprise, "You want me to help you find a match?"

"Yeah." Deng Ziyun nodded!

She said quietly, "I've thought about it, and only you can help me with this! As long as you can mention this matter in front of Mr. Jiang and get him to agree to let me marry Brother Zhao, and then I'll beg my parents, then this matter will be about 70% sure..."

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