bookrandom Chapter 164 Ji Heng vs. Xu Jingyun
Chapter 164 Ji Heng vs. Xu Jingyun
At the same time, the melodious piano music stopped abruptly, and Lin Shu and Xu Jingyun's actions were also seen by someone in the hexagonal pavilion.
Ji Heng's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly as he gazed at Xu Jingyun, who was smiling radiantly, as she moved closer to Lin Shu. His eyes were filled with probing and—admiration!
Although Lin Shu remained expressionless, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that she did not show any disgust.
Ji Heng's body suddenly trembled violently. How could this be? They were both women!
This side of the waterside pavilion.
With Angela Hui's admission of defeat, the final result has been revealed.
Without further ado, Yantai proceeded to issue the order to leave:
"Thank you, ladies, for taking the time to attend my young master's marriage selection competition today. Now that the results are in and the selection is complete, please return home!"
After he finished speaking, a servant came over to lead everyone out of the mansion. Before long, only Lin Shu and Xu Jingyun, who shamelessly insisted on waiting for Lin Shu to join them, were left on the scene.
"Miss Lin, the Grand Tutor requests your presence." Yantai's attitude towards Lin Shu became increasingly respectful.
"Yes, thank you for leading the way." Lin Shu nodded. Now that he had come and won the marriage contest, he would definitely have to pay his respects to the Grand Tutor, since the marriage needed to be settled.
Seeing this, Xu Jingyun gently tugged at Lin Shu's wide sleeve with her fingers and said in an undisguised voice, "Ah Shu~, I'm waiting for you outside. I have something to tell you, so don't forget about me!"
Lin Shu pursed her lips tightly, remaining silent as she followed the inkstone toward the Grand Tutor's study. She did not respond at all, but Xu Jingyun knew that she had heard her.
Once Lin Shu's figure was completely out of sight, Xu Jingyun opened her folding fan with a beaming smile, lifted her foot, and prepared to leave the mansion, seemingly in an excellent mood.
But before she could even step out of the waterside pavilion, a gentle voice called out to her, "Miss Xu, please wait."
Xu Jingyun stopped in her tracks upon hearing the sound and turned around to see Ji Heng standing gracefully not far away, looking at her. Ji Heng's eyes were clear and pure, yet they seemed to draw people in at a glance.
"Oh? Young Master Ji? What brings you to stop me?" Xu Jingyun raised an eyebrow, waving her fan with a half-smile as she looked at him.
"I would like to speak with Miss Xu alone for a few minutes. Is that alright?" Upon hearing this, Ji Heng first glanced at the bloodstains on Xu Jingyun's chest, then, as if he hadn't noticed them, answered with a slight smile.
Just then, a gentle breeze swept by from the side, causing Ji Heng's wide blue robe to sway gently in the wind. His dark hair was blown to one side, and the loose strands of hair and blue hair ribbon fluttered in the wind, intertwining with his billowing dress...
She looked like a fairy from a painting, aloof from the world, stunningly beautiful.
"Tsk tsk! So beautiful!" Xu Jingyun looked at Ji Heng, then down at herself, and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. The wind was blowing, so why was there such a big difference? Even she, a man, was almost stunned.
She sighed inwardly, then casually tossed the hair that had blown the wind across her face and head behind her, looked up at the other person, and asked, "I wonder what Young Master Ji wants to say to me?"
"Does Miss Xu have someone she likes?" Ji Heng asked out of the blue. In the past, he would never have asked such a question, as it would have been too impolite. But today, he felt a sense of crisis for no reason.
Xu Jingyun wasn't annoyed. Instead, she gave Ji Heng a meaningful look, tilted her head slightly, and smiled wickedly: "What if I have it? What if I don't?"
"I've heard that Miss Xu is already twenty-three and is an outstanding person, yet she is still unmarried. That's why I have some doubts. Please forgive me, Miss!" Ji Heng smiled gently as always.
Neither of them answered the other's question directly; instead, they kept pulling at each other.
Upon hearing this, Xu Jingyun's smile faded slightly, and her tone became somewhat impolite: "What does this have to do with you? If there's nothing else important, I'll take my leave."
After saying that, Xu Jingyun turned to leave.
"Miss Xu, have you ever heard of the saying 'close friendship'?" Ji Heng asked tentatively at the right moment.
Xu Jingyun stopped in her tracks. She naturally knew this story. Anyone who had read a few books would know it, after all, these two 'Yan Jin' could be considered the originators of the Phoenix Yin Phenomenon.
Legend has it that during the period of the unification of the four kingdoms, there was a Great Qian Dynasty. At the end of the dynasty, there was a powerful prime minister named Li Yan, who had a husband and daughter and a harmonious family.
However, in her middle age, she fell in love with Zhou Jin, a Hanlin scholar who had just entered the court. Later, the two met secretly and were caught by her husband, which ultimately led to the deaths of all three in a pool of blood...
It can be said that a relationship ruined countless people and even overturned an entire dynasty.
Therefore, to this day, such feelings are despised by the world, and even some nobles with this predilection would not openly admit it.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Jingyun turned around, narrowed her eyes, and stared intently at Ji Heng, whose smile remained unchanged. She couldn't help but smile as well, but the smile never reached her eyes, and her voice contained a hint of anger:
"I don't know what Young Master Ji means?"
“The emotions in one’s eyes do not lie. Miss Xu is a smart woman and should know what I am talking about!” Ji Heng also turned around and looked directly at her, his handsome thin lips moving slightly.
"Ha! You, Ji Heng, are allowed to express your love through your zither, but I am not allowed to follow my heart? What right do you have to interfere with me? Besides, does Young Master Ji have so little confidence in Lin Shu?" Xu Jingyun said with a mocking look, glancing sideways at Ji Heng.
Upon hearing the words "love confession through music," Ji Heng's ears instantly turned bright red, and his face showed a slight hint of shyness, but he was not angry.
"If Miss Xu were a man, Heng would have nothing to say, but unfortunately..."
Furthermore, Heng naturally believed that Miss Lin would not be like the two 'Yan Jin', but the 'friendship' between women is not tolerated by the world. Now that she is in the officialdom, she could fall into an irredeemable situation if she is not careful.
Heng knew he was not qualified to inquire about Miss Lin's private affairs, so he could only take the liberty of coming to see Miss Xu instead!
Upon hearing what the other person said, Xu Jingyun clenched her fists tightly in her sleeves; their words had undoubtedly touched a raw nerve.
She absolutely cannot regain her male form in Fengming; otherwise, she would at least offend the emperor, or worse, be accused of deceiving him! Besides, her father would never agree to it!
Then, her face darkened, and she uttered an unpleasant remark: "Since you know it's presumptuous, then don't say anything more! Ha! Everyone says that Young Master Ji is self-disciplined and well-mannered, but in my opinion, he's nothing special!"
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Ji Wan had just walked over when she heard their nonsensical conversation. Although she didn't understand everything, she clearly saw Xu Jingyun's hostile attitude:
"Brother, why is that Xu woman's language so offensive? Should I go and teach her a lesson?"
Ji Heng withdrew his gaze, shook his head, and murmured softly, "This Miss Xu is indeed intelligent. If she were a man, I would quite like to befriend her."
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