The wealthy tycoon wants to be the white moonlight of the little village girl

Qing He stood up and walked to the table. She opened the drawer and took out a small brocade bag and handed it to Jiang Yaonian. "Here, this is for you."

Jiang Yaonian took it with a smile, opened it and pulled out a handkerchief. Unfolding it, he saw his small portrait embroidered on it. It was exactly the expression and demeanor he had when he looked at Qinghe in the pavilion that day. It was lifelike and very realistic!

Jiang Yaonian was surprised and asked, "You finished the embroidery so quickly?"

He had just said it casually that day, but he didn't expect that she actually remembered it. She finished the embroidery so quickly, she must have stayed up all night for several days to complete it.

There were also four lines of beautifully written poems embroidered next to the portrait. After reading it, Jiang Yaonian looked up at her and said, "How can I bear to be away from home for too long and let you lose your brightness every night? Don't worry, I will definitely take you with me wherever I go!"

After hearing this, Qinghe looked shy and smiled awkwardly.

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After breakfast that day, Jiang Yaonian took Qinghe out.

Sitting in the carriage, Qing He asked in confusion, "Why does this Duke Zhenguo want to invite guests? And he even specifically asked us to bring our families?"

Jiang Yaonian glanced at her, patted his thigh and said with a smile: "Sit on it, and I'll tell you."

Qing He was so angry that she slapped him and said coquettishly, "You are so unruly!"

Jiang Yaonian smiled and said, "Duke Zhenguo is the grandfather of the current Second Prince. Since the Emperor has not appointed a Queen, the Second Prince has the best chance of being appointed as the Crown Prince. However, the ministers in the court all have the traditional idea that the heir apparent should be appointed if there is a legitimate heir, and the eldest son should be appointed if there is no legitimate heir. Therefore, the two forces have been competing secretly. This banquet is held to win over those people and to build relationships with the officials of various famous families."

Qing He's curiosity was immediately piqued. "But you don't hold any official position. Why should I invite you?"

Jiang Yaonian smiled and pointed to his cheek.

Qing He pinched his face lightly and said angrily, "You're going to tell me or not!"

Jiang Yaonian grabbed her hand and placed it on his lips and kissed it, then he held it in his palm and said with a smile: "Because I am the patriarch of the four major families, I will be invited every time."

Qing He asked curiously, "Do you support the Second Prince being made the Crown Prince?"

Jiang Yaonian said calmly: "Who to appoint and who not to appoint is in the hands of the emperor, and it has nothing to do with others."

Qing He asked in confusion: "Then why do you have to go to so much trouble to win over the ministers?"

Jiang Yaonian's eyes suddenly became dark and subtle, and he said in a low voice: "Although the final power of appointing a crown prince lies in the hands of the emperor, sometimes public opinion can also influence the emperor's heart..."

"What kind of person is the Second Prince?"

Jiang Yaonian glanced at her, raised his eyebrows and said, "If you want to meet him, I can introduce him to you."

Qing He's face immediately turned red, and she quickly explained: "Uh, that's not what I meant! I'm just curious if he will be a wise ruler after he takes the throne?"

Jiang Yaonian held her on his lap, kissed her gently on the cheek, and said, "If you give me an heir, whether he is talented or not, I will train him well!"

Qing He timidly hugged his neck, buried her face in his neck and said coquettishly, "I will."

"Then when will you be ready?" Jiang Yaonian asked, patting her on the back.

Qing He buried her face in his arms and said shyly in a voice as thin as a mosquito: "I'm not sure..."

Jiang Yaonian really liked her cute look that was sometimes bold and sometimes shy. He couldn't help but kiss her hair and touch her warm and soft body...

Qing He was so scared that she screamed "Ah" and quickly slapped his hands hard, "Don't do this!"

Jiang Yaonian whispered in her ear: "What can we do?"

"You...!" Qing He was so ashamed of his audacity and shamelessness that she was speechless for a moment, so she had to pretend to be angry and ignore him!

But Jiang Yaonian's bottom line was far beyond her expectations...

He whispered maliciously: "It's okay if you touch me instead!"

Qing He couldn't help but feel really angry when she saw him teasing her so boldly and blatantly. She stopped joking with him and just stared at the ground silently without saying a word.

Jiang Yaonian carefully observed her expression and asked tentatively, "Don't you like it?"

Qing He muttered softly, "Shameless."

Jiang Yaonian was silent for a long while, then said in a dark tone: "If you want to save face, you have to be single for the rest of your life. I can't do anything about it... You can't let go and always keep me at a distance. If I don't take the initiative, when can we become real husband and wife? Sometimes, when I'm impulsive, I really want to force you regardless of the consequences, but at the last moment, I'm afraid you'll get hurt and I hold back! But you never seem to consider my difficulties and feelings. Sometimes I'm really discouraged..."

Qing He raised her head and looked at him, "Do you regret it?"

"No, I never regret it!" Jiang Yaonian said calmly, "I just feel discouraged sometimes. I don't know how long I have to endure this torment..."

Suddenly Qing He burst into tears and said with grievance: "I don't want to be like this, but there is no other way..."

Seeing her like this, Jiang Yaonian felt a little self-blame and soft-hearted. He reached out to help her wipe away her tears and said softly, "Don't cry. I don't blame you. I just feel bad sometimes."

Qing He continued to cry, "I know, it's all my fault..."

Jiang Yaonian said bitterly, "You are not wrong... I shouldn't have brought Zhao Cheng with me on the blind date... If you didn't fall in love with him at first sight, you wouldn't have rejected me so much..."

Qing He suddenly cried, "I don't love him, why don't you believe me?"

"No, you don't love him, you just don't dare to love him!"

Jiang Yaonian said with certainty: "You like his type. No matter how hard I try, I can't change this situation. Although you don't want to admit this fact in your heart, your body is very honest and you can't lie to me."

"No, it's not what you think!" Qing He wanted to explain, but she swallowed the words back. In the end, she said nothing, but just shed tears pitifully...

She didn't know how to explain to him so that he would believe her. In the end, she could only cry silently...

The atmosphere in the car suddenly became extremely tense, awkward and subtle!

During the rest of the journey, neither of them spoke...

The security outside the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was very strict, with two rows of guards wearing brocade clothes and carrying swords standing there.

The guests came and went in cars and sedan chairs one after another...

The guard outside said respectfully: "Master Jiang, Madam, we have arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion!"

After hearing the voice, Jiang Yaonian silently took Qinghe's hand and got out of the car.

The two walked towards the hall side by side.

After the servants went in to report, the Duke of Zhenguo came out in person, dressed in a magnificent manner, wearing a crown and a gorgeous robe, and greeted with a smile on his face: "Mr. Jiang, long time no see! Welcome to visit us!"

Jiang Yaonian smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Since the Duke has invited me so kindly, how can I not come? Sorry to bother you!"

"Mr. Jiang, Madam Jiang, please come in! Please come in!"