0p0 Chapter 872 [Splendid Heart 11]
Chapter 872 [Splendid Heart 11]
Xu Lingyi stood there quietly, watching Qiu Shuang's figure disappear from his sight. After making sure she was far away, Xu Lingyi turned to face Qingfeng beside him and said solemnly: "Qingfeng, you immediately arrange for someone to secretly follow Qiu Shuang, and make sure she doesn't notice. I want to know her every move next." Qingfeng bowed and accepted the order, and quickly left to arrange this matter.
At the same time, Qiu Shuang hurriedly left the Xu Mansion. She did not stop at all and walked straight towards the Treasure Pavilion. After entering the Treasure Pavilion, Qiu Shuang came to a hidden place with familiarity and delivered a letter through a special channel.
Not long after, Youyou received a letter from Qiu Shuang. When she unfolded the letter and read the contents, she couldn't help showing a hint of surprise on her face. It turned out that Xu Lingyi had suddenly become interested in the Fanyin Chamber of Commerce for some reason and began to investigate. Youyou thought to herself that she must not let her true identity be exposed. After careful consideration, she decided to refuse to cooperate with Qiu Shuang.
So, Youyou called Xiuyuan beside her and asked her to write a reply to Qiushuang. The content of the letter roughly expressed that she was unwilling to cooperate, but would give the jade pendant of Fanyin Chamber of Commerce to Xu Lingyi. At the same time, she told Xu Lingyi that if he needed help in the future, he could go to any branch of Fanyin Chamber of Commerce with this jade pendant, and someone would provide assistance at that time.
It was not an easy decision to make. Youyou knew Xu Lingyi's ability very well. Once she chose to cooperate, it would not be long before her identity would be exposed. For now, keeping a low profile and hiding herself was the safest approach. After all, now was not the time to reveal her identity.
On Xu Lingyi's side, he received a jade pendant from the Fanyin Chamber of Commerce not long after. It is said that as long as you hold this jade pendant and go to any store under the Fanyin Chamber of Commerce, no matter what you ask for, you will get full help.
Xu Lingyi knew very well that the people behind the Fanyin Chamber of Commerce were obviously unwilling to meet him, so he could only give up for the time being. However, getting this jade pendant now might be a good thing for him.
As expected, with the help of the Fanyin Chamber of Commerce, Xu Lingyi was extremely efficient and had everything settled in a short time. He was finally able to embark on the journey back to Beijing.
However, just before setting off for Beijing, Xu Lingyi made a special detour to the Qiao family's old house, and this time he entered the house smoothly.
A servant was seen respectfully leading the way, taking Xu Lingyi through layers of doors, and finally arriving at the front hall. After Xu Lingyi sat down, the servant hurriedly stepped forward to offer a cup of fragrant tea, and then bowed and left.
After waiting for a while, she saw Youyou approaching with an embroidered chest. When Youyou saw Xu Lingyi, she knelt slightly and saluted, saying softly, "Greetings, Lord Marquis."
Seeing this, Xu Lingyi waved his hand and said gently, "There is no need to be so polite, Lian Fang."
Youyou stood up, looked up at Xu Lingyi, and asked softly, "I wonder why the Marquis came to see me this time?"
"Isn't it possible that I can't look for you if there is nothing going on? In the past, you always called me 'Brother Lingyi' sweetly, why are you so distant now?" Xu Lingyi frowned slightly, with a hint of confusion and dissatisfaction in his eyes, and looked straight at Youyou in front of him.
Hearing his words, Youyou's heart tightened and she hurriedly explained, "It's not like that, Brother Lingyi. The situation is really different now! You've already married and started a family, and I'm about to grow up. We should always avoid suspicion between us. If I still call you as intimately as before, if my sister-in-law finds out, wouldn't it cause unnecessary misunderstandings? Besides, I'll be having my coming-of-age ceremony soon. If I continue to call you like this, my husband might get jealous in the future." As she spoke, she lowered her head gently, with a faint blush on her face.
Hearing this, Xu Lingyi gazed deeply at Youyou in front of him. She was wearing a pink dress, with a graceful figure, showing the graceful and elegant demeanor of a young girl. He secretly sighed that time flies, and the little girl who used to jump and skip behind him has grown up to be so charming.
"I am your cousin after all. So what if someone sees or hears me? Who would say anything?" Xu Lingyi said slowly, with a firmness in his tone.
Youyou raised her head and met Xu Lingyi's gaze. After hesitating for a moment, she finally responded softly, "Well...Okay, Brother Lingyi."
Hearing this familiar name, Xu Lingyi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and then asked: "Then, are you willing to go back with me?"
"No, I still want to stay a little longer in this prosperous and vibrant city of Beijing and Hangzhou! After all, once I return home, there won't be many interesting things to do for fun. Besides, my mother has already prepared a generous dowry for me. I guess it won't be long before I have to stay at home and wait to get married. When that time comes, my cousin will have to come and carry me out in person!" Youyou said with a sweet smile.
Somehow, when Xu Lingyi heard the news that Youyou was about to get married, he felt an indescribable sadness and discomfort in his heart. Especially when he thought of the lucky man who could marry Youyou, he couldn't help but feel a little jealous, always feeling that the man was no match for Youyou, who was as beautiful and smart as a fairy.
Xu Lingyi suppressed his strange emotions and pretended to be calm as he asked, "Oh? Is that true? Which young man did Madam Qiao choose for the Lotus Chamber? I am a knowledgeable cousin, so I can give you some advice."
However, how could the clever Youyou not hear the deep meaning in Xu Lingyi's words, but she pretended not to understand his true meaning and continued to add fuel to the fire, "Speaking of this person, it's quite a coincidence! My aunt and mother, the two elders, unexpectedly chose the same person. And this person, you are also familiar with him, cousin! Even my aunt praised him highly, saying that he has an outstanding character and no bad habits."