Chapter 33: Came to support her

Lu Ji was happy: "I don't want you to blush."

Qin Xiaoning was so angry that she turned around and tried to leave, but Lu Ji pulled her into his arms easily. The girl's sweet fragrance wafted on his face. He raised his hand and fiddled with the ends of her braids, saying, "Take a bath with me."

She hung her head in shame and hummed like a mosquito: "I have already bathed."

He said, "Then wash again." Without waiting for her to reply, he leaned over, picked her up and strode into the bathroom.

There is always fresh hot spring water in the pool. Thinking of his madness here last time, she was so nervous that she grabbed his clothes tightly, buried her head in his chest and said, "Don't mess around."

When he gets wild, he's like a wild horse, and she's afraid of him.

Lu Ji agreed, but his words and actions were completely inconsistent. He said he was taking a bath, but he was just using this as an excuse to bully her in the water. He didn't carry her to the bed until she cried out of fear.

He still hasn't given up, he just continues to bully in another place.

Seeing that she was crying so hard, he stopped for a while to give her some time to recover. After she had caught her breath, he started asking for more again.

The next day, when Qin Xiaoning opened her eyes, Lu Ji had already gone out again.

I heard from Songzhi that he left at dawn.

I really admire his good physical strength.

Qin Xiaoning was not like that. After waking up, she took a long time to relax before she could barely get up. If she hadn't been thinking about going to private school today, she would probably have stayed in bed all day.

My legs are sore, and when I walk, my underwear touches my thighs and it hurts.

She finished the morning class in a complete daze and only felt better in the afternoon. The old teacher taught her calligraphy, which Qin Xiaoning was good at and liked. She regained some energy and wrote two pages of words, which won the old teacher's praise. The girls in the private school also gathered around her and said good things.

The Sixth Miss's handwriting was also very good, but compared to Qin Xiaoning's, it was still a little lacking. Looking at Qin Xiaoning's handwriting, the Sixth Miss muttered, "Sister Qin's handwriting is very similar to Second Brother's."

She has been with Lu Ji since she was a child. When Lu Ji was practicing calligraphy, she often helped him practice. When Lu Ji was in a good mood, he would patiently teach her. Over time, her handwriting was naturally influenced by him.

The old teacher who taught calligraphy had been in the mansion for many years. After hearing what the Sixth Miss said, he couldn't help but think of the time when he taught the Crown Prince. The old teacher looked at Qin Xiaoning's handwriting and said, "Miss Qin's handwriting is indeed somewhat similar to that of the Crown Prince, but Miss Qin's handwriting only copied the shape of the Crown Prince's handwriting, but did not fully understand its charm."

As he spoke, the old gentleman stroked his graying beard and praised Lu Ji: "The young master's calligraphy is truly unique. I boast that I have seen countless calligraphy masters, but it is rare to find someone who can truly reach the level of the young master's calligraphy."

Qin Xiaoning had never seen the world, so she didn't dare to say whether the old man was exaggerating. She just smiled and said nothing.

The Sixth Miss leaned close to her ear and said, "Sister Qin, don't you believe what the master said?"

Without waiting for Qin Xiaoning to answer, the Sixth Miss said proudly, "My second brother's calligraphy is indeed unique. When he was studying at the Imperial Academy, the Grand Tutor selected the calligraphy of some outstanding students and hung them anonymously in the calligraphy and painting gallery for the world's scholars to appreciate. A famous scholar spent 100 taels of gold to bid for my second brother's calligraphy."

Lu Ji's calligraphy was naturally good, but the fact that it could be sold for a hundred gold coins really surprised Qin Xiaoning.

His calligraphy can be sold for hundreds of gold coins. If she can imitate his calligraphy a little bit, then can her calligraphy also be exchanged for money?

I don't ask for a hundred gold coins, even a few taels of silver will do.

If this is the case, she will not have to worry about having no source of income when she leaves the mansion in the future.

Hiding under the protection of Lu Ji's wings, Qin Xiaoning was naturally happy and carefree, but she was not completely addicted to it. Lu Ji would get married sooner or later, and she never wanted to be humble in front of other women. Now that she had physical contact with Lu Ji, her mentality was even more different.

She had to watch Lu Ji and his wife being affectionate and affectionate while she had to serve tea and water and watch their expressions. This was more torturous than killing her.

So, once Lu Ji gets married, she will leave.

Out of sight, out of mind. She has her own way of living.

But backbone needs to be supported. Qin Xiaoning knew the importance of money because of the poverty and displacement in her childhood. If she has no money and can't even take care of her life, how can she live a good life?

"Is there really someone who would spend money to buy calligraphy?" Qin Xiaoning couldn't leave the house often, so she didn't know as much about outside affairs as the Sixth Miss.

"Of course. Not only are the calligraphy and paintings of ancient masters priceless, but we also have many great calligraphers and painters today. Good calligraphy and painting works are also very valuable." said the Sixth Girl.

Qin Xiaoning's eyes lit up when she heard this, and it was as if a door had suddenly opened in her heart.

After school, I left the private school and saw a tall figure standing at the gate.

"Why is the second brother here?" The seventh girl from the East Palace muttered.

The man was still wearing his official robes, and had obviously just returned from duty. He looked handsome and tall, and even as he stood there quietly, his demeanor was cold, solemn and dignified. Such a man could most easily arouse a woman's heart, yet make people dare not act rashly.

"Your second brother is so handsome." The young lady from Lord Liu's family, a family friend of the old times, came up to the Seventh Miss and whispered.

Although Miss Liu's voice was soft, the Sixth Miss and Qin Xiaoning who were close to her still heard it. Qin Xiaoning pretended not to hear it, but the Sixth Miss said loudly: "My second brother should be here to pick up Sister Qin."

As he spoke, he tugged at the corner of Qin Xiaoning's clothes and said, "Sister Qin, please go over quickly. Don't keep my second brother waiting for too long."

Qin Xiaoning said "hmm", then left everyone behind, picked up her school bag, and hurried out the door.

When Lu Ji saw people coming out, he didn't show any expression. He walked back with her, one in front of the other. In a moment, the figures of the handsome man and beautiful woman disappeared from everyone's sight.

It was not until they entered the bamboo forest that Qin Xiaoning hurriedly caught up with him, walked side by side with him, looked sideways at him, and said, "No one makes things difficult for me in the private school."

After all, those girls from the East Mansion in the private school are all Lu Qilang's close relatives. Qin Xiaoning knows that Lu Ji is worried that those girls will do something bad to her, so she came here today just to support her.

When this incident first happened, the third lady of the East Palace did not allow the girls to go out to play, so everyone was naturally angry. But now that the girls have been free in the past two days, who would care about a dandy cousin who never cares about his sisters?

Naturally, he would not have nothing to do but provoke Qin Xiaoning.

Lu Ji nodded when he heard this and said nothing else.

Qin Xiaoning was grateful for his concern, and taking advantage of the cover of the bamboo forest, she took the initiative to hold his hand. He paused at first, then held her hand with his backhand, then stopped, faced her, and stared at her with his eyes lowered.

The bright sunlight shone through the dense bamboo forest, casting mottled shadows on the young woman in front of him. She looked up at him, her clear eyes like autumn water, filled with him.

Lu Ji subconsciously raised his hand and grasped her slender waist, which was so thin and soft that he could control it with just one hand.

After holding back for a while, he couldn't help himself and leaned over to kiss her.

(End of this chapter)