Chapter 1105: Qiu Zhiyan and Mu Sang (2)
Chapter 1105: Qiu Zhiyan and Mu Sang (2)
When Qiu Zhiyan found An Xia, he asked, "What happened to Princess Mu Sang?"
He had never asked anyone before.
He always hoped that Mu Sang would speak out himself, but obviously, he never waited for that day.
Moreover, Mu Sang left, clearly leaving the father behind and keeping the son.
Is there anything that can't be discussed?
Qiu Zhiyan could accept that Mu Sang rejected him because she didn't like him, but he couldn't accept that she clearly had feelings for him but was still looking around.
That night, it was Mu Sang who took the initiative to invite him to "talk".
The moonlight was beautiful, and she was very gentle. After three or two cups of warm wine, the look she gave him was as bright as peach blossoms.
It was at that moment that he truly felt that Mu Sang also loved him.
They were no longer young, both over thirty. He was not a naive young man like Tang Xinghe and Ma Chuyang. When it came to matters of the sexes, he had been quite unrestrained in his youth because he had gone against his mother.
Although he has been chaste these years and has never even had a concubine, he still has the most primitive emotions and desires of a man.
At that time, Qiu Zhiyan only thought that it was a one-night stand and the engagement letter and six gifts would be a natural outcome.
When they were drunk and excited, seeing her eyes sparkling as if she was drunk, he finally let go of his usual solemnity and stretched out his arms to welcome her into the brocade tent.
As the candlelight flickered, the official robe and jade belt fell to the ground like fallen shackles.
The passion between men and women is the truest admiration.
When Qiu Zhiyan left the next morning, his voice still lingering with tenderness, his official robes fastened with gold buttons, "Mu Sang, I will ask the Ministry of Rites to issue the marriage certificate right away. You can just wait for the engagement. The Six Ceremonies and other matters will be handled by the Chief Minister himself."
He thought he had expressed his sincerity in detail. But as soon as he left, Mu Sang and his men ran away.
He ran so cleanly and neatly. How long did he prepare for this?
Qiu Zhiyan was not without anger, but after calming down and thinking about it carefully, he felt that there must be something hidden behind it.
He had some friendship with Huo Linchuan, the consort of Princess Zhaoyi Huguo, so he secretly asked him to find someone.
Huo Linchuan was a man who kept his mouth shut. As both a son-in-law and a minister of war, he had extensive connections in Luocheng, the capital, and was able to do things easily.
Soon, Huo Linchuan helped Qiu Zhiyan find Princess Mu Sang, who had hidden her real name.
It's quite interesting... She said her husband's surname was Qiu! She's clearly in love with him. So why run away?
There must be something he can't tell you.
Qiu Zhiyan arranged for someone to serve him closely, and only then did he learn that Mu Sang was pregnant with his child, and he planned to kill the father and keep the son.
So he had to figure out what Mu Sang had gone through to take this path.
Shi Anxia pondered for a long time and said, "She has her own difficulties."
Qiu Zhiyan frowned, feeling that he understood something, but also that he understood nothing.
Shi Anxia added, "This world is especially harsh on women. It's okay if you meet a reasonable man, but if you meet someone who's stubborn, or one who says one thing but means another, and who's obsessed with youth and beauty, over time, they'll start to find fault with everything. Sometimes, the more beautiful the vows are at first, the more they become like a knife, and every cut is like slow slicing."
Qiu Zhiyan felt that he might have understood everything, but... what was it exactly?
Shi Anxia had made it clear that she would not tell anyone about Mu Sang's past.
When Qiu Zhiyan was in Tiema City, he stayed with his cousin for a long time and knew her temperament very well.
He stood up to take his leave.
Shi Anxia did not stay and did not persuade him.
There are some things that cannot be advised. People can only figure it out, make up their minds, and make decisions on their own.
Otherwise, any resentment in the future will be blamed on her.
She wasn't afraid of taking the blame, but she was afraid of hurting Mu Sang. This was the way the world was, a woman's chastity was more important than anything else in a man's eyes.
Men can indulge themselves, and that is called romanticism. Women, even if they suffer misfortune, will be nailed to the pillar of shame.
Even though Qiu Zhiyan was her cousin, she couldn't guarantee that he would always be able to tolerate Mu Sang, love Mu Sang, and shield Mu Sang from all the storms in the world.
The most difficult thing to grasp in the world is the human heart.
That day, Mu Sang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach, and cold sweat soaked his clothes.
Xiao Tang massaged for a while, but it didn't work. Sweat broke out on her forehead, and her face was filled with anxiety. "Madam, my technique is crude. We need to find a doctor right away."
Aunt Xiang was so frightened that her face turned pale. "I'll go to the alley entrance and ask the doctor..."
Mu Sang held her wrist tightly, "Don't... don't go! Although you can ask the doctor for your pulse through the tent, this abdominal pain requires abdominal examination..."
How can I let a foreign man touch my body!
Aunt Xiang stamped her feet and said, "It's already this late, and you're still concerned about this?"
Where can I find a midwife to massage my abdomen and relieve the pain in such a short time?
She stepped forward to support Mu Sang and told Xiao Tang, "Go to Aunt Zhang's house and ask where the midwife she mentioned last time lives. Find her quickly."
Xiaotang responded, looked up, and went out. He then heard Aunt Xiang's instructions, "Money isn't the problem; the important thing is to invite the people."
"Hey!" Xiaotang went out quickly.
Soon, she called the midwife.
When they met... Madam Meng was the first to ask, "Why is it Miss Mu Sang?"
Xiao Tang was also stunned. "What a coincidence? You know our wife?"
It's always wise to strike first! Aunt Xiang didn't have time to think about the twists and turns inside. "Hey, Madam Meng! You're finally here. Come and see our master!"
Mu Sang almost fainted from the pain and his brain was unable to think.
Madam Meng didn't bother to greet people. She washed her hands and touched Mu Sang's abdomen with her fingertips... From then on, Madam Meng became a frequent visitor to Xile Lane, and finally she simply moved into Mu Sang's yard.
Mu Sang warned Madam Meng, "Don't tell anyone you know about my whereabouts."
Madam Meng patted her chest and promised, "Don't tell me, I will straighten the pregnancy for you and even take care of the delivery. Just give me some more money."
What are you talking about? Or was it Lord Qiu who asked me to come? Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen in such a big world?
Mu Sang was naive, thinking that Lady Meng was really out to make money. She gave a large sum of money to protect this baby, "Please! If there's danger and only one can survive, save the baby. I, I'm not important."
Madam Meng cursed in her heart, "Stupid girl! Mr. Qiu lost more than ten pounds in a month. If you are not important, who is important?"
She accepted the large sum of money and said "OK" verbally, but she didn't show it on her face, as if she really came here just to make money.
Xiaotang made a contribution in this matter, so Qiu Zhiyan rewarded her and Mu Sang also rewarded her.
She was rewarded from both ends and worked harder, but this caused Ling Lan to be jealous.
Ling Lan blocked Xiao Tang's way in the kitchen. "I saw everything! If you don't want me to tell my wife about this, give me ten taels of silver and I'll pretend I saw nothing."
"What did you see?" Xiao Tang was fearless.
Ling Lan sneered, "I've seen everything I should have seen. You bribed Aunt Zhang next door with silver, telling her there was a midwife she knew. Then you brought this midwife into the mansion... Ha! This midwife took so much silver from Madam, and I'm only giving you ten taels. Pretty reasonable, isn't it?"
Xiao Tang suddenly laughed, "Ten taels? Isn't that too little? Why don't you ask for a hundred taels?"
When the two of them were making trouble in front of Mu Sang, Mu Sang happened to start a fight.
The yard was bustling with activity, leaving Ling Lan hanging there.
Xiao Tang hurriedly called one of the doormen, "Quickly find Master Qiu."
The concierge answered and left. An hour later, a carriage stopped at the alley entrance.
A man came down from above, with a clear face and a hurried manner. At first he walked with long strides, and then he almost ran.
The people in the alley were in an uproar: The young lady's husband is here!
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