Chapter 47: Chapter 45: Wanting to Slap Qiao Jing’s Face, But Ended Up Humiliating Oneself
When suddenly asked this, Zhan Qipei was actually stunned for a moment, and although he usually remained composed even if Mount Tai were crumbling before him, at this moment his face revealed a somewhat bewildered and vacant expression.
Lu Zijiao widened his eyes at Zhan Qipei, his eyes filled with surprise.
“No, no way, Young Master Zhan, you really fell for Qiao Jing?!”
So surprised that he couldn’t even speak properly.
After recovering, Zhan Qipei’s face returned to its usual indifferent expression.
“Your imagination is quite rich. How could I possibly like her?”
“You really don’t like her?” Lu Zijiao asked for confirmation.
“Have you forgotten that I already have someone I like?”
Upon hearing Zhan Qipei say this, only then did Lu Zijiao belatedly realize he was referring to the girl who had operated on Zhan Qipei some days before.
“Since you don’t like Qiao Jing, then you have even less reason to be angry, right? And even if my brother is now pursuing Qiao Jing, no one would say that you’ve been cuckolded. Everyone in the capital knows you are in a ‘marriage by imperial command,’ and after 100 days, you and Qiao Jing will go your separate ways, so there’s really no need for concern.”
Zhan Qipei was a sensible man; how could he not understand what Lu Zijiao was saying?
But—
He just felt frustrated!
Frustrated by Qiao Jing attracting unwanted attention, frustrated by those people buzzing around her like flies.
While Zhan Qipei was thinking this, the noise in the banquet hall suddenly escalated.
“It’s Han Zhiyu, Master Han!”
“It really is Master Han!”
Han Zhiyu?
Zhan Qipei’s attention shifted, and following the gaze of the crowd, he soon saw an old man dressed in a green robe, with a stooped back, walking towards them with a slightly faltering step.
Was Han Zhiyu here to celebrate his grandpa’s birthday? Why didn’t he remember Han Zhiyu having such a good relationship with Grandpa Zhan?
“Master Han! It’s Master Han! Nanqing, look!” Lou Xinrou excitedly grabbed Zhan Nanqing’s arm and shook it.
The elder standing next to them, Lou Pinshu, who was the president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, was even more thrilled and hurriedly greeted him.
“Master Han, it’s been a long time.”
“Yes! Since I became ill and stopped painting, we haven’t met.” Han Zhiyu stroked his beard as he spoke.
health and complexion, did you find a renowned doctor?” Lou Pinshu guessed
say something, his peripheral vision caught
Zhiyu looking this way and thought that Lou Pinshu had
joy, she immediately walked towards
she even reached Han
“Han—”
hadn’t even fully left her
passed, and
Huh?
Xinrou paused, wondering to whom Han Zhiyu
was Qiao Jing, she
everyone around was staring dumbfounded at this
just a rustic farmer from the countryside. But seeing Han Zhiyu’s
How does Qiao Jing know Han Zhiyu?” Lu Zijiao asked Zhan Qipei with
Qiao Jing, reminded of the painting hanging at home. It was by
saying that the painting
was half-skeptical, and after that,
house, looking at Qiao Jing
have been a gift from Han
But—why?
Qiao Jing, the country
and Han Zhiyu continued to chat as if no one else
been busy with farm work lately, you know. Besides, there aren’t any major issues with your health anymore, so continuing to
had been in the
this, Lou Xinrou, Zhan Nanqing, and
simply be good luck, as
frequently interacted, so naturally, their relationships
the jackpot!”
comment was genuine, so was
yet come to know a world-class master painter like Han Zhiyu, if that
was halfway through, the guests began
you. I know you like hand strings, so I especially found
really put thought into it,”
Zhan Nanqing said as she
to Zhan Yuanshan, her expression extremely respectful
the gift I specially prepared for you. Please accept
in his eyes had always been Qiao Jing. Before Qiao Jing appeared, whether it was Zhan Qipei or Zhan Ruiting,
Qiao Jing, he wished she
that was
struck him, and he thought of
be his granddaughter, she could be his
him great-grandchildren as
gift from Lou
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