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  Zhang Qi didnt know that her fate almost returned to its original turning point.

  Lying on the kang, she let out a soft sigh in front of Ah Lus gloomy face and said softly: "Ah Lu."

  A Lu raised her head and looked at her, with a pair of big eyes blinking on her round face.

  Zhang Qi sat up straight, staring at A Lu, and said seriously: "A Lu, the mistress has already become wary of me. Its not just her, many people in this mansion have taken notice of me too. From now on, you need to change your ways as well. No matter who you see, only speak three parts of what you want to say. Dont get involved in things that arent your business, and never say anything that isnt yours to say. Also, no matter what I say, you cant repeat it!"

  Lu looked up at Zhang Qi with a serious face and her heart also hung. She nodded and said seriously: "Ill listen to you, Qi."

  Zhang Qi nodded and then carefully instructed a few more sentences.

  What Zhang Qi didnt expect was that Zhang Xuan did things very efficiently. Before the day was over, at dusk, he had already found Zhang Qis residence and handed her a cloth bag.

  Zhang Qi stretched out her hand to catch it, but unexpectedly the weight was too heavy, and the cloth bag fell to the ground with a thud, making a dull sound, almost hitting her foot.

  Zhang Qi was startled and saw that the door was still closed, with Ah Lu guarding outside. She then squatted on the ground and opened the cloth package.

  The dazzling golden light dazzled her eyes!

  Zhang Qis eyes widened and she suddenly raised her head, stuttering as she asked Zhang Xuan: "Ninth brother, how much gold is here?"

  Zhang Xuan looked at Zhang Qi with a doting gaze, who was so excited that she couldnt speak. He said softly: "One hundred and fifty taels of gold." Seeing Zhang Qi open her mouth to say something, he coughed and said seriously: "Ah Qi, you havent gone out, so you dont know the market price outside. *First* In the past few days, the housing prices in Jiankang have suddenly risen a lot, so I got a good deal for you."

  Where did the house price rise? Its obviously because Jiuge added some inside!

  Zhang Qis small red lips trembled, but she didnt say anything else. Instead, she stood up and curtsied to Zhang Xuan, saying in a low voice, "Ninth brothers kindness to me, I will remember it in my heart."

  Zhang Xuan chuckled and reached out to rub her head. Suddenly, he thought of something and said: "By the way, I met Chen Yun this afternoon and explained what happened this morning. He was very impressed after hearing it, and after asking his mother, he has decided to take out 20 taels of gold to betroth you as a concubine. Are you willing?"

  In this era, concubines were also divided into ranks. Those who were married in through betrothal had a higher status, while those who were purchased had a lower status.

  He feared that Zhang Qi would be unwilling, so he explained in detail: "Chen Yi is a person who knows his elder brother. His family rules are very strict and there are no concubines by his side. In the future, at most, he will marry one wife. Look, Ah Qi, I think about it for my brother, you marrying him is not bad, in the future, the three of us, husband, wife and child, will definitely be harmonious and beautiful."

  Zhang Qi blinked her eyes.

  She lowered her head, bowed to Zhang Xuan, and said in a low voice: "A Gui is tired of making Ninth Brother worry." After a pause, she shook her head firmly and said: "Ninth Brother, that Chen Yu A Gui doesnt want to."

  "Why?"

  Zhang Xuan furrowed his brow.

  Zhang Qi pursed her lips and didnt make a sound for half the day. Just when Zhang Xuan was about to lose hope, she bit her lip and said, "I dont like him."

  As soon as the words came out, Zhang Xuan almost scolded. But seeing Zhang Qi raise her head, her moist and shining eyes looked at him, with unspeakable melancholy in her gaze, he couldnt open his mouth again.

  Heaving a sigh, Zhang Xuan said: "Forget it, lets just drop this matter for now."

  Zhang Xuan stared at Zhang Qi, wanting to speak but hesitating.

  After a while, he said: "Ah Gui likes Xiao Mo?" He sighed and said: "Xiao Mo is the son of a noble family, with high expectations from the Xiao family. The Xiao family pays great attention to his marriage, even if the princess marries him, the Xiao family will not agree. As an elder brother, I think that in the future, his legitimate wife will either be a daughter of the Wang or Xie families, or a daughter of the Yuan family. Such high-ranking noblewomen may not be able to tolerate Ah Gui."

  Zhang Qi heard the concern in his words and was deeply moved. She shook her head and said softly, "No, I dont like Xiao Mo, nor have I ever thought of marrying him."

  She bit her lip and looked at him with big, wet eyes, saying: "Ninth brother, I want to ask you for a favor."

  "Go on."

  Zhang Qis lips were bitten even tighter, her snow-white teeth biting out several tooth marks on her lip, "I want to ask Ninth Brother, if Mother is around and someone asks about your studies, can you say that some knowledge was only clearer after getting to know me?"

  Her hands were clenched together, and due to the excessive force, her fingers turned white. Those big watery eyes were filled with anxiety, tension, and pleading.

  Zhang Xuan was an intelligent person and he immediately reacted.

  His lips moved, and he closed them again. After a while, he nodded and said, "Good, I will let my mother know that after being with Ah Gui, I have made greater progress in my studies and have gained more insight."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Qis face lit up with a joyful smile. In front of him, she revealed her true self. This one smile was like the blossoming of spring flowers and the dispersal of floating clouds, revealing a radiant glow amidst its tender freshness, truly lovely and charming to behold.

  Zhang Xuan was originally a bit uncomfortable in his heart because of her request, and this time he was also very happy. He stretched out his hand to stroke her head, sighed softly, and said: "Ah Gui, Ninth Brother will protect you."

  Zhang Qi nodded vigorously, her head rubbing against his palm like a small bird relying on someone. Zhang Xuan chuckled and couldnt help but stretch out his arm to give her a hug before turning around and walking out.

  See Zhang Xuan off in the distance. Before Ah Lu could walk over, Zhang Qi walked up and closed the door again with a sweep of her hand.

  She has to hide her gold.

  Squatting on the ground, Zhang Yi pulled out the floorboard where he had long prepared to hide his gold and thought: The eighty taels of gold have almost doubled in value after being passed from hand to hand.

  She smiled slightly at this thought.

  She thought to herself: If it werent for the cruel and tyrannical King of Qidi, following Wang Guangling would be better than being in the Xiao mansion, where she was constantly frightened.

  The King of Guangling is willing to give himself two years, and with two years, he may have prepared his own retreat. Unfortunately, the tyrannical ruler of Qi has appeared one after another, and its really not easy to muddle along in that place like in Jiankang.

  Just as Zhang Qi was lost in thought, a respectful yet flattering voice came from outside, "Jin Guzi, my lady is inside, let me go and inform her."

  The sound was loud enough to alert Zhang Qi in the house.

  Zhang Qi hastily hid the things and then tidied up the floor.

  As she stood up and brushed off the dust on her clothes, Zhang Jins voice came over, "Go and get her to tidy herself up and follow me out."

  Going out? Its already late evening!

  Zhang Qi was lost in thought when Ah Lus crisp voice came from outside the door, "Miss, are you awake?"

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