Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 220 Confession
This was the first time Princess Pingning had ever heard her son speak to her in such an unusual tone since he had grown up.

His appearance and demeanor were just like a fledgling bird that had grown up, eager to spread its wings and fly away from its parents' embrace!
This scene immediately caused Princess Pingning to feel an indescribable discomfort.

However, although she felt a little sad, Princess Pingning managed to control her emotions well. She simply smiled faintly and asked slowly, "Heng'er, what do you want to say?"

"Tell me?"

"Mother!"

Standing before Princess Pingning, Qi Heng paused for a moment.

After a long pause, he took a deep breath and forced himself to speak calmly.

"Mother, your child is..."

"...I wanted to..."

When the moment came, Qi Heng suddenly felt a pang of guilt. He hesitated for a long time, and finally stammered, "Mother, your child... your child only wants to talk to you!"

"Ok?"

Seeing Qi Heng's behavior, Princess Pingning immediately became suspicious!

A thought struck her, and she looked up at him a few times, as if she had guessed something.

"Alright, you may all leave!"

Princess Pingning suppressed her smile and waved to the maids beside her.

"Yes, madam!"

The maids all obediently responded and then withdrew quickly but politely.

"Squeak!"

The last maid to leave obediently lowered the curtain on the door, completely blocking out the room to prevent the conversation inside from being heard.

At this moment, only Qi Heng, Princess Pingning, and her elderly mother, Mama Sang, remained in the room.

Because Madam Sang was an elderly woman who came from the Marquis of Anguo's residence with Princess Pingning, and was also the most trusted person by Princess Pingning's side, in some ways, Madam Sang was more like Qi Heng's elder. Therefore, Qi Heng would not say anything if she stayed.

"Mother!"

After everyone had left, Qi Heng finally felt a little less burdened and had a bit of courage to speak.

"baby……"

"What I want to do is..."

Even so, Qi Heng still stammered and couldn't express his final thoughts.

"You want to get married, right?"

Just as Qi Heng was racking his brains, trying to fluently express what was on his mind, Princess Pingning continued his words and spoke them out.

"boom!"

Qi Heng was stunned when he heard these words!
However, it was precisely because of Princess Pingning's words that Qi Heng relaxed.

He immediately knelt down and confessed to his mother, "Mother, you are right, your son!"

"I do indeed have someone I love!"

"what?"

When Mama Sang, who was standing next to Princess Pingning, heard these words, she immediately felt unsteady on her feet, as if the sky was about to collapse!
At this moment, she couldn't care about anything else and quickly turned to look at her mistress beside her, Princess Pingning.

As a senior servant of Princess Pingning, Mama Sang naturally understood her young mistress's temperament and knew what her plans were for Qi Heng. Not only did she have no intention of arranging a marriage for Qi Heng before he passed the imperial examinations, but even after he did, Princess Pingning never considered letting him choose a partner himself!
In Princess Pingning's mind, her future daughter-in-law not only had to be a good match for the Duke of Qi's family, but her family also had to be able to help Qi Heng in his career!

Putting everything else aside, this daughter-in-law should at least be a legitimate daughter of equal standing!

However, judging from Qi Heng's behavior, it seems that his beloved does not meet Princess Pingning's requirements at all.

Princess Pingning remained silent, still maintaining her composed and dignified demeanor, but Mama Sang was getting anxious!

"Young Master, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Madam Sang quickly turned her head, trying to find a reason for Qi Heng and smooth things over, saying, "As the heir of the Duke of Qi's mansion, how could you engage in private dealings and do such a thing?"

"Young Master, you must be joking!"

While giving Qi Heng a meaningful look, Sang's mother took a few steps forward, preparing to help him up.

"Young Duke, please get up, the ground is cold!"

"No!"

Qi Heng pushed away the hand offered by Mama Sang, looked resolutely at Princess Pingning above him, and said loudly, "Mama Sang, I'm not joking!"

"I...I really do have someone in my heart!"

"I...I've already told her that I'm back today to inform Mother of the situation and prepare to marry her!"

Qi Heng got a little excited, and in the end, he even revealed his plans.

However, Princess Pingning remained silent, as if she hadn't heard a word.

"This……"

Mrs. Sang felt that things were becoming increasingly difficult!
"Young Master, you have been studying hard all these years and have hardly ever been outside. How could you possibly have someone you love?"

Sang Mama, who was extremely familiar with Princess Pingning, could already sense the anger hidden deep within her heart.

The fear is like a whirlpool hidden deep in the ocean. If it doesn't show itself, it's fine, but once it erupts, it will surely be a great disaster that causes countless harms!
"Young Master, please stop talking!"

"You'd better get up and review your books. The results will be announced in a few days, followed by the imperial examination!"

Madam Sang's words were not only urging Qi Heng, but also subtly reminding Princess Pingning not to explode, so as not to disturb Qi Heng and delay his future.

"The imperial examination is the final hurdle for a man to succeed in his career, so young master, you must not be careless!"

Regardless of Princess Pingning's reaction, Qi Heng was shocked to hear what Mama Sang said!

Although by nature he really wanted to tell Princess Pingning and the others what Master Zhuang had analyzed, Qi Heng also knew that if he did, his purpose for today would be completely shattered!

For the sake of his beloved sixth sister, Qi Heng decided to keep the matter a secret and never let Princess Pingning know that he had failed the imperial examination.

Therefore, Qi Heng pursed his thin lips but said nothing. On the contrary, he showed an extremely confident demeanor, as if he had performed exceptionally well in this imperial examination.

"Mother, please grant my request!"

Qi Heng addressed Princess Pingning, saying, "In the future, I will study even harder to bring honor to our Qi family!"

"Mother, please!"

Please, just grant our wish!

Qi Heng kowtowed heavily to the ground, pleading with Princess Pingning.

(End of this chapter)