Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 109 The Girl Likes Mr. Xue

The night is dark and the autumn wind is cool.

Xue Quan was standing in the yard. When he heard footsteps, he slowly turned around and looked at the young man approaching.

"You didn't even go to the palace banquet, where did you go?"

Xue Han walked up to Xue Quan and bowed, "Miss Qiu Liu is treating me to a meal to thank you for saving me in the forest today."

Xue Quan raised his eyebrows: "It's Miss Qiu Liu again. That girl invited you to dinner, is it more important than the palace banquet?"

"Father knows that I have never been interested in palace banquets."

"So you're interested in Miss Qiu Liu's treat?" Xue Quan smiled coolly.

"I am more interested in eating barbecue, and this is a good opportunity for Miss Qiuliu to stop thinking about owing me a favor."

Xue Quan stared at Xue Han for a moment, and said calmly: "Han'er, go to bed early and perform well in the hunting ground tomorrow."

"Yes."

Xue Han returned to the house, washed, changed into a white shirt, and walked to the window.

It was pitch black outside the window, with cold stars dotted in the sky.

Xue Han leaned against the window and looked up at the sky, but what he saw before him was not the vast night sky, but a gurgling stream and lush green grass.

Ah Heng—he repeated the name in his mind and closed his eyes slightly.

It was a long night. As soon as Qiuheng got up, Fangzhou came over carrying a straw basket.

"Girl, the firefly is dead."

Qiu Heng took the straw cage, looked at it, and sighed, "It won't live long anyway."

Fangzhou looked annoyed: "Yeah, if I had known earlier, I would have left them in the bushes. After all, it's a place they are familiar with."

"Fortunately, they are always together and not alone." Qiu Heng picked up the comb and slowly combed her hair.

"Too."

Fangzhou was not the type to get sad about spring and autumn. He put the straw cage on the windowsill for the time being, went back to Qiuheng and took the wooden comb: "Miss, do you like Master Xue?"

The girl in the mirror froze.

"The girl really likes Lord Xue!" Fangzhou said with certainty when he saw the reaction of the person in the mirror.

Qiu Heng lowered her eyes: "Don't talk nonsense."

Fangzhou cleverly tied up her hair into a double bun with pearl flowers inserted. She didn't believe Qiuheng's denial at all: "Master Xue is very good. He always arrives in time to save the young lady. If the young lady likes him, she can ask Master Xue to come and propose marriage."

"Fangzhou."

Fangzhou turned to Qiuheng and said seriously, "Miss, I am not teasing you. I have seen that the old lady values reputation and the old master values profit. Although the old master really loves you, it is a pity that he cannot make any decisions. Since Lord Xue is a good match and Miss likes him, you should seize the opportunity. Otherwise, what will you do if the old master finds you a bad match in the future?"

"Do you think so highly of Lord Xue?" Qiu Heng chuckled.

Fangzhou nodded: "Master Xue is handsome, holds real power, and most importantly, he has saved the girl time and time again, and is truly kind to her."

Qiu Heng's mouth twitched.

God damn saved me again and again...

"Fangzhou, have you forgotten something more important?"

"what?"

"What's more important is that both parties are in love with each other."

"Of course." Fang Zhou was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "Miss, are you saying that Master Xue has no interest in you? Impossible, if Master Xue has no interest in you, why would he have helped you so many times?"

"Lord Xue has compassion on the poor and the weak."

"Girl, who would believe such a ridiculous reason?"

Qiu Heng stared at herself in the mirror quietly.

It turned out that even though she knew it was irrational, she still couldn't help but talk more about that person.

"It's getting late, let's go to Miss Qiu."

Qiu Heng took one last look at the person in the mirror and stood up.

Fangzhou handed over the coat and said, "I'm getting sick of eating meat all the time. I'll make some radish cakes today for you to eat when you come back."

"Okay." Qiu Heng went to Lady Qiu with ease.

It was Zheng Yu who led her in.

Noticing that Zheng Yu frequently glanced at her, Qiu Heng asked with a smile, "Eunuch Zheng, is there anything wrong?"

Zheng Yu knew Qiu Heng was a generous person, so he didn't hide it: "I'm just curious about how Miss Qiu Liu led the black bear away."

"Eunuch Zheng should have heard from many people, right?"

"Yes." Zheng Yu nodded with a smile, "But it's better to listen to the person involved than to listen to so many people's opinions."

"Then I'll tell Eunuch Zheng about it..."

The two chatted and laughed all the way until they met Lady Qiu.

"elder sister."

Glancing at the smile on Zheng Yu's lips that had not yet faded, Lady Qiu's eyes flashed slightly.

I have to admit that Sixth Sister has a special attraction to people.

"Ah Heng, come and sit down." Qiu Heng came closer and looked at her carefully. "I heard about your incident yesterday and I was worried. Weren't you afraid at that time?"

Qiu Heng was also looking at Miss Qiu, and saw the blue color under her eyes that could not be covered by makeup.

It seems that he is still worried about Lin Chengfeng.

Qiu Heng sympathized with Miss Qiu, but she could only keep this sympathy in her heart and could not say anything.

"I am afraid. But in order to save people, I don't care about being afraid."

Lady Qiu listened to Qiu Heng's calm words and sighed, "I thought Sixth Sister was a rational person."

Qiu Heng smiled: "I judged it at the time and didn't act impulsively."

Lady Qiu suddenly thought of what Qiu Heng said that day: I can solve the troubles that I have caused.

Why are you so confident at this age?
Miss Qiu couldn't tell whether she was admiring it or feeling uncomfortable.

"The royal concubine has arrived——"

Lady Qiu was startled and hurriedly stood up to greet him.

"I have met the imperial concubine."

Concubine Yu, who was wearing a gorgeous dress, looked down at the two sisters who were paying their respects. After a while, she said, "No thanks. I heard that Miss Qiu Liu showed her great power yesterday, so I came to see the brave woman who dared to lead the black bear away alone."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. My sister is ignorant and fearless—"

"I asked you a question?" Concubine Yu glanced at Lady Qiu.

Lady Qiu kept silent and lowered her head.

Concubine Yu walked step by step to Qiu Heng's side, circled around her slowly, and chuckled, "I really can't believe that Miss Qiu Liu has such courage."

Qiu Heng lowered her brows and eyes like a beautiful lady in autumn, and said nothing.

"Miss Qiuliu." Concubine Yu said in a more serious tone, "I am talking to you."

Qiu Heng then said, "Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine does not like to hear polite words like 'you are being flattered'. I will keep this in mind."

Concubine Yu smiled sweetly: "Then you can tell the truth. I like to hear the truth."

Qiu Heng raised her eyes slightly and met the smiling eyes of Imperial Concubine Shangyu: "Your Highness, you have a keen eye. I have been brave since I was a child."

"That's much better than your sister." Concubine Yu glanced at Lady Qiu.

"Everyone has their own strengths. Sister also has areas that I cannot compare to."

"As expected, you are good at talking." Concubine Yu stroked her long nails. "Today's words are pleasing to the ears of this palace. Lady Qiu and Miss Qiu Liu, please accompany this palace for a walk. I heard that the hunting ground is very lively today."

Qiu Heng and Lady Qiu responded in unison and followed Concubine Yu.

Concubine Yu rode in the sedan chair, casually looking at the scenery along the way. When they got closer to the pavilion, she raised her hand and shouted "stop".

The palace maid stepped forward and helped Concubine Yu get off the sedan chair.

Concubine Yu walked slowly towards one of the guards who bowed his head in greeting.

(End of this chapter)