bookrandom Chapter 151 He Mingyan's Analysis
Chapter 151 He Mingyan's Analysis
Seeing the letter in her sister's hand, He Mingyan's eyes instantly lit up with curiosity. A restless feeling, like a kitten scratching at her heart, made her eagerly lean forward, her face full of anticipation as she asked, "Sister, what does the letter say? Is it really as I suspect, that the elegant and handsome Lord Fan invited you on a trip?" She then blinked her large, bright eyes, looking at her sister with a gossipy expression.
Upon hearing this, He Mingning couldn't help but chuckle, gently shaking her head and softly replying, "How could you think like that, silly girl? We already agreed to meet in three days, so how could he possibly send another letter to invite me at this time?" As she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, as if she were recalling the sweet promise she had made with Lord Fan.
He Mingyan tilted her head and pondered for a while, feeling that her sister's words made a lot of sense, but her curious heart was not so easily satisfied. So, still unwilling to give up, she continued to tease with a playful smile, "Since it's not a planned outing, our handsome and dashing Lord Fan couldn't possibly have just written some ordinary greetings to you, could he? Maybe he just wants to take this opportunity to express his deep longing for you!" As she spoke, she deliberately winked, making a cute and charming face.
Upon hearing this, He Mingning rolled her eyes at her younger sister helplessly and scolded her playfully, "You little rascal, I wonder what strange and wonderful ideas you have in your head all day long." However, despite saying this, a blush unconsciously crept onto her face.
Seeing that her sister still wouldn't reveal the contents of the letter, He Mingyan resorted to her ultimate weapon—coquetry. She grabbed her sister's sleeves and gently shook them, pleading in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Oh, my dear sister, please stop keeping me in suspense! Tell me quickly, what did Brother Fan say to you in the letter?"
He Mingning carefully tucked the letter into her sleeve, then said softly, "Oh, I see. The apology gifts sent by Yang Cheng have already been delivered to the Grand Tutor's residence, and they are currently stored there safely. The letter simply asked when it would be more appropriate for me to send these apology gifts over." After speaking, a faint smile appeared on her face, as if the matter was nothing special.
Hearing her sister say that, He Mingyan blinked her bright eyes and asked curiously, "Is that all? Is there nothing else?" Looking at her younger sister's innocent expression, He Mingning smiled slightly, nodded gently, and replied, "Yes, that's all."
However, He Mingyan wasn't so easily dismissed. Her eyes darted around, a sly smile playing on her lips, and she said in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Oh dear, sister, since they've already written to inquire, shouldn't you write back to that Lord Fan? After all, you should at least tell him when it's best to send these things, and where exactly they should be delivered!"
Upon hearing this, He Mingning was slightly taken aback, then gently pursed her lips and slowly said, "Actually, these things are not of much use to me. He can keep them himself; they are what he deserves." Although she said this, a hint of hesitation still flashed in her eyes.
Seeing her sister's attitude, He Mingyan immediately put on a disappointed look, put her hands on her hips, and scolded coquettishly, "Oh dear, sister, even if you don't need these things, you should at least write a letter to let them know! Otherwise, wouldn't it seem too impolite of us?"
Hearing her sister's words, He Mingning felt there was some truth to them. So she nodded slightly in agreement and said, "Yes, you're right. Alright then, I'll go write a reply to him now." With that, she turned and walked to her desk, spread out some paper, picked up her pen, and began to write her reply carefully.
Before long, a letter with neat handwriting and proper wording was completed. He Mingning carefully checked it, and after confirming that it was correct, he summoned a servant, handed him the letter, and instructed him to deliver it to Lord Fan as soon as possible. The servant obeyed and left, while He Mingning watched his departing figure, lost in thought... By the time Fan Junyu saw the letter, night had already fallen like a huge and deep black curtain, and the whole world was shrouded in tranquility and darkness.
At this moment, He Mingyan was quietly gazing at the letter she had just sent. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the envelope, revealing the words and emotions contained within. She gently pursed her lips and murmured in a soft, almost soliloquy voice, "Sister, do you think Lord Fan will keep what he sent?" After saying this, He Mingyan shook her head slightly, seemingly unsure of her own answer.
Immediately afterward, He Mingyan stomped her foot on the ground with a slightly coquettish tone, like a child eager for a response, and pressed, "Do you not know, or are you sure you won't?" After a while, He Mingning replied, "Hmm... naturally, I probably don't know." However, at that moment, He Mingyan suddenly spoke with a firm tone and certainty, "But in my opinion, Lord Fan definitely won't accept these things." Hearing this, He Mingning, standing to the side, looked completely puzzled and quickly asked, "Why do you say that?"
Faced with He Mingning's question, He Mingyan replied matter-of-factly, "Oh, isn't that simple! It's because he's a respectable man!" Despite He Mingyan's explanation, He Mingning still didn't fully understand and continued to press, "Is that all there is to it?" Seeing this, He Mingyan nodded without hesitation, her face showing absolute certainty, and emphasized again, "Of course! If he really accepted those apology gifts, wouldn't that be tantamount to losing face? Who would dare to associate with someone as stingy and greedy as him in the future!"
He Mingning's face was full of doubt, his eyes fixed on He Mingyan, as if trying to find a flaw in her expression and words. He Mingyan smiled, a delicate smile blooming on her lips, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Alright, sister, stop staring at me like that. I won't tease you anymore. Actually, there are many more reasons than what I've mentioned! As for why I'm so sure he won't accept the compensation, there are three main reasons. First, you are his fiancée. If he doesn't accept the compensation, your feelings for him will definitely increase, which would take your relationship to the next level. Second, if he really wanted to accept the money, he could have just taken it on the spot without hesitation. Why bother writing a letter to ask for your opinion? Even if you find out about it later, you probably won't go to confront him. Finally, and most importantly, he genuinely wants to give the gifts to you because he's hoping to marry you soon!"
Hearing this, He Mingning lowered her head slightly, a hint of doubt and unease appearing on her beautiful face. Her lips parted slightly, and she murmured softly, "But... how do you know that he truly wants to marry me?" Although her voice was soft, the doubt contained within it was clearly audible.
At this moment, He Mingyan, standing to the side, smiled slightly. Her beautiful and captivating eyes, like autumn water, sparkled with intelligence. She chuckled softly and then replied unhurriedly, "Sister, the reasoning behind this isn't hard to understand. If he didn't truly want to marry you, why would he so frequently seek out opportunities to be alone with you? Think about it, if a man didn't have feelings for a woman, why would he go to such lengths to create these moments of solitude? After all, being alone with you is simply a way for him to get to know you better and become more familiar with you."
At this point, He Mingyan paused slightly before continuing, "On the other hand, if he was only bound by the engagement and forced into this marriage, then logically speaking, he could have simply followed the proper procedures, waited until the wedding day, and then directly brought you into the family. Why go through all this trouble and effort? So, judging from these subtle signs, it's enough to prove that he has absolutely a sincere heart for you, sister!"
He Mingning frowned slightly, lost in thought for a moment. After a while, she nodded gently, thinking to herself, "Hmm, what He Mingyan said does make some sense." However, at the same time, she still had a lingering doubt and dared not draw a conclusion easily.
It's important to understand that these moments of solitude were actually created by others with their careful planning. At this moment, He Mingning completely forgot that their time alone yesterday was entirely orchestrated by Fan Junyu according to his own will, and had nothing to do with anyone else. Because of this, she always believed that Fan Junyu's care and consideration for her were perhaps merely an outward display of his good upbringing. As his fiancée, he felt obligated to treat her well out of responsibility and courtesy, but this might not reflect his true feelings.
However, He Mingning knew very well that her sister's earnest advice stemmed entirely from her genuine desire to help her. Therefore, despite having reservations about her sister's views, she chose to remain silent and did not offer any rebuttal.
At this point, He Mingyan felt she had said everything she needed to say, and she had heard enough about her sister's experiences and stories. So, she stood up, smiled, and said, "Alright, sister, I think I've said everything I needed to say. As for how to choose, that's up to you to think it over carefully! I'll take my leave and go back to my room now."
Seeing this, He Mingning quickly and gently tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Are you leaving now? Won't you stay and have lunch with us?" Hearing her sister's question, He Mingyan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, replying, "Oh, sister, I'm already very satisfied to be able to freeload a delicious breakfast! How can I shamelessly freeload every day!"
A slight smile played on her lips, and her bright eyes sparkled with playful light. She winked at He Mingning coquettishly, as if a dazzling star in the night sky had instantly illuminated the entire room. Then, she stood up gracefully, her figure elegant and charming, like a blooming flower.
"Alright, sister, I'll take my leave now. If you encounter anything you don't understand, just come to me! I'll definitely come up with a brilliant idea for you! Hehe, I really hope to hear the interesting story of your next date with Lord Fan soon!" She said this with a grin, her face full of anticipation.
Upon hearing this, He Mingning blushed, her face turning as red as a ripe apple. She lowered her head shyly and replied softly, "You little brat, why are you being so irresponsible and talking nonsense again?" As soon as she finished speaking, she deliberately raised her hand, making a gesture as if she was about to slap the other person.
He Mingyan, with her sharp eyes, noticed her sister's actions and, startled like a frightened deer, leaped away. As she ran, she kept looking back, and seeing that her sister wasn't chasing her, she stopped, put her hands on her hips, made a face at He Mingning, and giggled.
Watching her younger sister's lively figure gradually disappear into the distance, He Mingning shook her head with a helpless smile, muttering to herself, "Oh dear, what a lawless and audacious little girl!" However, although she said this, her eyes were full of doting affection for her younger sister.
After a brief pause, He Mingning turned around and slowly entered the inner room. The room was elegantly and quietly furnished, with the fragrance of sandalwood rising gently and filling the air, creating a sense of tranquility. She walked softly to the desk, reached out her delicate hand, carefully picked up an ancient book, then slowly sat down, placed the book on the table, turned a page, and quietly began to read.
Just then, several light footsteps were heard, and then Lan'er's petite figure slowly entered the room. She tiptoed to He Mingning, bowed slightly, and then asked softly, "Princess, lunch has been carefully prepared. Would you like to eat now?"
Upon hearing the sound, He Mingning gently raised her head, gazing at the sky outside the window. The azure sky resembled a giant sapphire, with snow-white clouds drifting leisurely by. She couldn't help but sigh, "Time truly flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, it's already lunchtime." With that, she gently closed the book she was reading, placed it on the table beside her, stood up, smiled and nodded at Lan'er, saying, "Alright, let's go then."