"You mean, my father suspects Brother Que and the others."

The pretty little butterfly flew over the gorgeous peony flowers and landed on the pure white and translucent peony bud.

Bai Xiaoxiao sat on the swing and 'earnestly' defended Que Tianwen, saying, "But I don't think Brother Que is that kind of person. How could he attack my mother?"

[Meow, I knew that Que was holding back his fart, and it turns out he is waiting for me here.]

Qi Rong sat on the round chair opposite her, took a sip of tea and said softly: "Your Majesty is talking about Junior Brother Que's father, Que Tiancheng. Because he cast a curse on the Empress to disturb her mind, the one who benefited the most was Que Tiancheng."

Bai Xiaoxiao's defense': "Really? Brother Que's father doesn't look like a bad guy."

[I knew that bastard was no good the first time I saw him. Que Tianwen's beam has already been bent to the neighboring Wang's house, so how good can his beam be? It might even be full of maggots.]

Qi Rong couldn't help but cough lightly, then continued: "We have to investigate it anyway. His Majesty has already given this task to you and me."

Bai Xiaoxiao agreed coyly: "Okay then, I will definitely clear Brother Que's name."

[Check, check, check! When I find out something, I will send these two bastards back to their original destiny and make them green bean turtles.]

……

……

Que Mansion.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Qi Rong were led into the courtyard by the housekeeper.

Originally, Que Le also clamored to come, but her old father called her back with a message. For no other reason than that he wanted to see whether his daughter was really that stupid.

The courtyard is decorated in a simple and elegant style, with rockery and artificial stones stacked on the green grass, a clear stream flowing through, and a winding arch bridge that curves beautifully.

They came to the hall.

Maids brought them fresh fruits and the best tea.

"Your humble servant greets Her Royal Highness the Princess and greets the Immortal Master."

Que Tiancheng came over from a distance with his hands clasped, saying flattering words but there was no respect in his tone.

Qi Rong didn't care about his attitude because he didn't want to pay any attention to this man.

Bai Xiaoxiao also didn't have a good impression of Que Tiancheng. The more casual her tone was, the more it fits her stereotype of him, but she still put on a fake smile to save face.

Que Tiancheng was probably in a good mood, so he didn't pay special attention to their changes. He sat down on the main seat, took a sip of tea and asked, "I wonder why Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Immortal Master came to my mansion?"

[Pretending, I really don’t know how many holes there are in your head, to be so pretentious. ]

Bai Xiaoxiao answered him simply: "Yuan Lu."

But perhaps her answer was too concise without even any foreshadowing. Que Tiancheng paused, then stroked his beard thoughtfully and stopped talking.

Bai Xiaoxiao was too lazy to look at his pretense and continued, "My mother is seriously ill, as you know, and now she needs Yuanlu to alleviate her condition."

Que Tiancheng looked embarrassed: "The Queen is seriously ill. Logically, I should take out the source dew to help the Queen, but..."

"Thank you very much, Master Que."

Bai Xiaoxiao raised her voice in a feigned excitement to cover up Que Tiancheng's "but".

Que Tiancheng choked up as he looked at the hand stretched out before him: "But! That bottle of source dew was obtained with untold hardships by this humble servant, and it is to be given to my future daughter-in-law."

Qi Rong's eyes turned cold for a moment.

Que Tiancheng opened his mouth and hesitated for a long time but still didn't say the sentence "The princess will get the source of dew if she marries Tianwen". He laughed awkwardly: "And even with this immortal master in the palace, he couldn't cure the queen's illness?"

Qi Rong said softly: "My knowledge is limited, so I dare not make any rash comments."

"I see."

Que Tiancheng nodded as if he understood, but a smug look could not be stopped in his eyes.

Qi Rong glanced at him indifferently, then picked up the teacup and suppressed the slight sarcasm at the corner of his lips.

"Lord Que."

Bai Xiaoxiao said, "My mother is seriously ill now, and I really don't have the heart to have a love affair. As for the matter of marriage..." She suddenly felt a little cold, and said with her neck stiff, "Let's discuss it after this matter is over."

A faint groan sounded from my ear.

She turned her head in surprise, but Qi Rong looked normal, still drinking tea calmly and elegantly.

[Am I hallucinating? ]

The sound of the tea lid hitting the rim of the cup seemed to get louder for a moment.

Que Tiancheng looked at Bai Xiaoxiao: "You used to call me Uncle Que. Now that I think about it, I held you in my arms. Now you've grown so big in the blink of an eye."

【so what? 】

Bai Xiaoxiao really wanted to say, 'Don't say you hugged me, you should say I kissed you, I might like it more', but she couldn't, she needed to maintain her image.

I endured it again and again, and endured it again and again.

Bai Xiaoxiao seemed to squeeze out a sentence from between her teeth: "Uncle Que..."

Que Tiancheng nodded in satisfaction: "Then listen to your uncle. I will send Yuan Lu to the palace to treat the Queen's illness. You stay and cultivate your relationship with Tianwen."

After he finished speaking, he stood up with a 'thump'.

"Ok, deal."

The second half of Bai Xiaoxiao's sentence got stuck in her throat. As the man's back gradually walked away, she could only let out a long sigh. She turned around and picked up the teacup on the table, but suddenly felt a resentful look in her eyes.

She slowly raised her eyes and looked at Qi Rong: "Third Brother, what's the matter...?"

Qi Rong looked at her silently like a resentful woman, then took off her robe and left.

「No, what’s wrong……」

I heard news from the palace that the source dew has already been given to the Queen Mother to take, so your Highness can live in peace.

At the same time, the eunuch who was delivering the message was muttering so many hints that his eyeballs were almost popping out of his head.

Bai Xiaoxiao knew what he wanted to convey, but it was useless.

Even if she didn't want to be too intimate with Que Tianwen, the system wouldn't allow it.

I can only play dumb and get away with it.

The young eunuch shook his head meaningfully and sighed.

Dinner,

Except for Que Tiancheng who was enjoying his meal and trying hard to liven up the atmosphere, the other three of Bai Xiaoxiao, Qi Rong and the father and son of the Que family all had their own thoughts.

Bai Xiaoxiao didn't know if he did it on purpose.

I finally managed to finish the meal.

Que Tiancheng insisted on dragging Qi Rong to play chess, leaving Bai Xiaoxiao and Que Tianwen aside. It can be seen that he was really trying to bring them together.

Bai Xiaoxiao had no way to refuse, and could only leave with Que Tianwen under Qi Rong's resentful gaze.

Candles are burning on the roadside at night.

It casts a hazy color over the quiet vegetation.

Bai Xiaoxiao lowered her head and kept silent, trying to be a quiet little frog.

"Xiao Xiao."

Que Tianwen spoke first: "Regarding the matter of marriage, I want to hear your thoughts."

[Ideas? I actually have ideas?]

Bai Xiaoxiao put on a fake smile and said, "Of course I'll listen to you, Brother Que."

Que Tianwen sighed: "Xiaoxiao, no matter what, I have to apologize to you first."

Bai Xiaoxiao was surprised: "Ah?"

Que Tianwen continued, "I only recently learned of your feelings, but in fact, I have always regarded you as my own sister, and there is no romantic relationship between us. And I myself... have already had someone in my heart."

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