Chapter 1274: Jia Wei

On the main road outside the capital, pedestrians were in a hurry.

The carriage had been moved to the side by the Kriegers, but Ruizhu and Baozhu were full of helplessness.

Because the axle was broken, how were they to return to the city? If they let the young lady walk down, they didn't know what kind of trouble would arise!

But just when the two were anxious, the person walking toward them made Ruizhu and Baozhu freeze on the spot.

Because wasn't that the Earl of Loyalty and Valor, Jia Jue?

As people who had once seen Zhang Cheng's heroic bearing in a restaurant, Ruizhu and Baozhu had both kept his appearance firmly in their hearts.

After all, what young girl doesn't dream of spring, longing for her beloved to be a hero of the age!

"May I ask, is the daughter of the Construction Official here!"

Stepping forward and speaking politely, Zhang Cheng appeared elegant and graceful.

Looking at Zhang Cheng with a twitching mouth, Jia Wei was dumbfounded in the back, because was this still his uncle? Could it be that he had been possessed?

"Returning to the Earl of Loyalty and Valor, the one in the carriage is my young lady!"

Looking at the Zhang Cheng before her, Baozhu hurriedly spoke up.

"In that case, why not ask this young lady to move to my carriage, and I will escort you back!"

Speaking with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng asked.

"This?"

Looking at the Zhang Cheng before her, Baozhu and Ruizhu wanted to agree, but what if this was bad for the young lady's reputation?

And just when Baozhu and Ruizhu were thinking, the curtain was slowly lifted, revealing a face as beautiful as a celestial being: "Little girl Qin Keqing pays respects to the Earl of Loyalty and Valor..."

"My goodness!"

Looking at Qin Keqing in shock, Jia Wei suddenly understood something.

No wonder his uncle had changed into a different person, because this daughter of the Ministry of Works Construction Official was truly beautiful!

"Miss Qin, no need for such formalities. I am an official in the same court as your father, and I truly admire Lord Qin's character; it is like the surging river, endless..."

Looking at his uncle, who was telling lies without blinking, Jia Wei could only silently give a thumbs up.

Because he had only been back in the capital for a few days; as for being in court? Zhang Cheng leaned against a pillar and slept as soon as he entered the Fengtian Hall; where would he know Qin Ye!

Besides, a mere fifth-rank official—Zhang Cheng probably didn't even have the heart to pay attention!

"Pfft!"

Laughing out loud, Qin Keqing looked at Zhang Cheng praising her father so much and smiled.

Watching Qin Keqing laugh, the people passing by were also stunned, because this was truly a smile that could topple a city.

Seeming to notice the gazes on the side of the road, Qin Keqing immediately said: "In that case, Keqing will trouble the Earl of Loyalty and Valor!"

"No trouble, no trouble!"

Looking at Qin Keqing with a face full of smiles, Zhang Cheng hurriedly had the carriage pulled over.

But just at this moment, another carriage bearing the Jia family flag appeared.

When Jia Zhen, who poked his head out of the carriage, saw Qin Keqing, he was immediately shocked: "This girl, could she be a celestial being!"

But after Qin Keqing boarded the carriage, Jia Zhen noticed that wasn't that Zhang Cheng?

Thinking of this, Jia Zhen hurriedly got off the carriage and said: "Brother Jue, why are you here!"

"Oh, so it's Brother Zhen! I just finished inspecting the Divine Pivot Camp!"

Looking at Jia Zhen before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, because this bastard, could it be that he came to snatch Qin Keqing from him? Then he should die even more!

"Eh, since that's the case, then why did you let the carriage to someone else?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jia Zhen couldn't help but ask, seemingly studying the relationship between the two.

"This is the daughter of the Ministry of Works Construction Official, Lord Qin. Her carriage wheel broke accidentally, and I admire his character, so I am escorting her back!"

Looking at Jia Zhen, Zhang Cheng had already made this sentence very clear: you have ideas, hold them in; I saw her first!

As if he didn't understand Zhang Cheng's words, Jia Zhen smiled and said: "Oh, so that's it. Brother Jue is truly kind-hearted!" Saying this, Jia Zhen boarded his carriage: "Since that's the case, then I will go first. Brother Jue, let's drink together next time!"

Watching Jia Zhen leave, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, because this old man seemed quite sensible.

But what Zhang Cheng didn't expect was that Jia Zhen was in such a hurry to leave because he wanted to go directly to find Qin Ye to set the engagement, rather than waste words with Zhang Cheng!

Escorting Qin Keqing back to the mansion all the way, Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "Don't worry about the carriage; I will have someone repair it and send it back later!"

"In that case, thank you, Earl of Loyalty and Valor!"

Bowing in salute, Qin Keqing looked at Zhang Cheng and couldn't help but smile.

"No need for that. I am an official in the same court as Lord Qin, so I must take good care of you!"

Looking at Qin Keqing before him, Zhang Cheng explained with a smile.

After some conversation, Zhang Cheng left the carriage behind, indicating that if she wanted to go out again, she could do so at any time.

Thanking Zhang Cheng, Qin Keqing also blushed.

And after leaving, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but hum a little tune: "Since I was small, my parents told me..."

"Uncle, have you taken a fancy to Aunt? Then why not go directly to find Qin Ye to set the engagement? Soldiers value speed!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Jia Wei stared at him with suspicion.

"That's right, why don't I just go find Qin Ye directly! Why talk about romance!"

Looking at Jia Wei beside him, Zhang Cheng immediately patted his shoulder: "Wei-ge'er, you are truly smart today!"

"Uncle, actually, I am smart most of the time!"

Giving a thumbs up, Jia Wei couldn't help but be proud.

"Then what are you doing? Why don't you go and invite Lord Qin over for a chat!"

Looking at Wei-ge'er, who was still acting proud, Zhang Cheng kicked him.

Stumbling forward two steps, Jia Wei looked at Zhang Cheng and said resentfully: "You don't want your nephew once you have an aunt; really!"

Arriving at the Ministry of Works, Jia Wei walked straight inside.

Looking at Jia Wei, quite a few people stepped forward to stop him, but just at this moment, Jia Wei picked up his token: "The Earl of Loyalty and Valor is looking for Construction Official Lord Qin Ye. Is he here!"

"Reporting to this official, Qin Ye was invited away by the Ningguo Mansion!"

Explaining to the Jia Wei before him, a small official explained.

"Ningguo Mansion?"

Hearing this name, Jia Wei was stunned for a moment, then remembered the incident this afternoon, and immediately cursed: "Old man, you damn dare to intercept my uncle..."

Watching Jia Wei turn and run, the small official was also dumbfounded. Ningguo Mansion intercepting the Earl of Loyalty and Valor? Intercepting what?

Inside the Ningguo Mansion, Qin Ye's brain was a bit muddled, because he didn't understand why he had no connection with the other party, yet they invited him over.

On the dining table filled with delicious food, Jia Zhen poured wine: "Lord Qin, I invited you here this time because I want to form a marriage alliance!"

Saying this, Jia Zhen roared: "Scum, come over and see your father-in-law!"

Under Jia Zhen's roar, Jia Rong walked in timidly.

Because under Jia Zhen's discipline, Jia Rong not only had no status in the mansion, but was even made to endure being spat on by servants...

Looking at Jia Rong before him, Qin Ye said: "Little girl..."

"Hey, hey, hey, Lord Qin, no need to say these things. Does my Ningguo Mansion not match up?"

Looking at Qin Ye before him, the smile in Jia Zhen's eyes became even more triumphant.

Because even if Jia Jue saw her first, so what? Once he sets the marriage, even if the Retired Emperor comes, it's useless!

And this wasn't to find a good match for Jia Rong; it was to find one for himself, otherwise where would a wife after marriage not be able to share a room with her husband, and have to go to the Tianxiang Tower to take care of her father-in-law!

And it was precisely because of this that Qin Keqing, seeing no escape, chose to end her life.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 1275 =====