webnovelfull Chapter 280 Solve it yourself
Chapter 280 Solve it yourself
Chapter 280, Solving it Yourself
Tian Xiang's heart was pounding so hard that she couldn't make a decision at all.
In her panic, even her breathing became erratic. "I...I don't know..."
She really didn't know...
She's completely unable to think about anything right now.
Qin Qingyun's voice became low and hoarse, "What don't you know?"
"Don't you know how I feel about you?"
"Now you should know."
"Just tell me, what are you thinking?"
"Are you willing... or not...?"
"I...I don't know..." Tian Xiang took a step back, her voice weak.
Her mind was in complete chaos; she wanted to refuse, yet she didn't want to refuse.
In this difficult situation, Tian Xiang...
He turned and ran away!
"Hey, big sister..." Tian Tian was also stunned. Why did she run away?
Qin Qingyun chased after Tian Xiang and ran out, but saw Tian Tian instead.
"Second Miss?" Qin Qingyun stopped in his tracks.
Tian Tian turned around awkwardly, "Qin...Qin Qingyun..."
"You heard everything?" Qin Qingyun asked directly.
Tian Tian nodded, "I heard it, I heard it all."
Qin Qingyun looked slightly embarrassed. "Then, what does the Second Miss think?"
Tian Tian actually had her own thoughts: "Qin Qingyun, you are a person of the martial arts world, not bound by formalities. I believe you won't mind that my eldest sister has been married and had children."
"But... it's also because you're a person of the martial arts world, unrestrained and free-spirited."
"How can you expect me, my eldest sister, and my mother to believe that you will truly protect my eldest sister for life, as you say?"
They might disappear at any time and return to the martial arts world.
What will her older sister do then?
Qin Qingyun was very straightforward: "Second Miss is about to marry into the Eastern Palace as the Crown Princess. Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, you will be the mother of the nation."
"If I abandon your eldest sister in the future, you are free to send someone to kill me." Martial arts practitioners often have a very direct way of resolving problems.
Tian Tian nodded slightly, "You said it yourself."
Qin Qingyun nodded emphatically, his expression very solemn.
Tian Tian was relieved and prepared to leave.
"Second Miss," Qin Qingyun called out to her, "Could you... could you help me persuade the Eldest Miss?"
Tian Tian turned around and shook her head. "I can't help you. You have to solve your own problems."
"I can only promise you... I won't stop you."
Shrugging, Tian Tian quickened her pace to find Tian Xiang.
*
Tian Xiang went back to her room and closed the door immediately.
She leaned against the door, her hand on her chest, unable to calm down for a long time.
Tian Tian came over, gently knocked on the door, and called out in a very soft voice, "Big Sister?"
Tian Xiang's heart skipped a beat. She took a few deep breaths before turning around and opening the door. "Tian Tian, you..."
She seemed to have seen Tian Tian when she left. "You were... in the front yard just now?"
Tian Tian nodded, "Yes."
Tian Xiang's lips twitched awkwardly. "Then, you heard everything?"
Tian Tian was delighted; she had gone there specifically to listen, so of course she heard it.
Tian Xiang blushed instantly when she saw her nod.
She covered her face with her hands, hurriedly turned around, and sat down at the table. "How could he possibly have feelings for me?"
"I..."
"I've been married...and have two children..."
"I've long thought that even if I'm no longer a family, I'll raise Qian'er and Yao'er..."
"In the future, when you have a baby, Sweetie, I'll take care of your child... and help Youyou with her child..."
"how..."
Tian Tian sat down next to her and waited for her to finish speaking.
Tian Xiang covered her face, somewhat embarrassed, "Why did he say these things to me..."
Tian Tian asked, "Big sister, don't you like Qin Qingyun?"
To be honest, Qin Qingyun has been incredibly good to Tian Xiang over the past three years.
Of all his family members, he only cared about Tian Xiang's affairs.
Even when she wanted to ask him for a favor, she had to bring up Tian Xiang.
In fact, as early as two years ago, Tian Tian had already suspected Qin Qingyun's feelings for Tian Xiang.
Tian Xiang covered her face and remained silent...
Seeing this, Tian Tian asked again, "You hate him?"
This time, Tian Xiang shook her head.
How could I dislike him?
Tian Tian breathed a sigh of relief; at least she didn't dislike it.
She stood up. "Big sister, you need to think this through."
Tian Xiang was puzzled by her, "You..."
"You didn't come to persuade me?"
Tian Tian shook her head, "Big sister, when it comes to matters of the heart, you have to listen to your own heart. There's no use in others' advice."
She turned around and looked at Tian Xiang seriously.
"Big sister, please think it over carefully and listen to your heart."
"If you also have feelings for Qin Qingyun and are willing to give him a chance to be with him... then say yes."
"If you don't want to, then I'll get rid of him for you."
Tian Xiang looked at her and suddenly smiled, "Okay."
Tian Tian lifted her skirt and walked out of the room.
Tian Xiang chased after her and called out, "Sweetie, thank you."
*
After Tian Tian finished her business outside the palace, she still had to return to the palace.
Regarding the Cui family's marriage proposal and Qin Qingyun's confession of love...
She could only ask Lu Tao and Liu San Niang to keep a close eye on things.
Qin Qingyun was alright, as he was staying at the Princess's residence. Although he couldn't see Tian Xiang, at least he still had a month to look forward to.
But what about Cui Mingyi...?
Since his cousin visited before the Lunar New Year, Youyou still hasn't given him a clear answer.
Cui Mingyi definitely won't be able to hold back.
*
As soon as Tian Tian returned to Yutian, she was surrounded by the officials.
"Princess, why are the rice seedlings I planted turning yellow?"
"Princess, why aren't my seedlings growing as well as those of Master Shen?"
"Princess..."
Tian Tian checked them one by one...
"Have you gained weight?"
The official was taken aback. "I saw it had turned yellow and thought it was malnourished, so I added some fertilizer..."
"Change the water and dilute the fertilizer; it can still be saved."
Next, "Your seedling was planted deeper than his, so the buds of your branches are in the mud, and it will sprout slower than his."
“But it’s not a big problem.”
“You have too many seedlings. I told you to plant two or three seedlings per hole, but you have four or five.”
Actually, she noticed some problems when they were planting rice seedlings.
I just wanted them to see the consequences of their mistakes, so I didn't remind them.
"Everyone come and see!" Tian Tian called everyone over.
"This is the result of planting too many rice seedlings."
"It's not true that the more you plant in one acre, the better the harvest will be in the future."
"It's like this: if I only have two bowls of rice, you can't feed ten people; they definitely won't be full."
Once you put it that way, everyone immediately understood.
"Princess, how can I salvage these things?"
"Redistribute."
Rescuing problematic items...
Tian Tian then went to check on the other people's rice paddies.
The rice seedlings in the other people's fields have already started tillering normally.
"Princess, your rice seeds are truly excellent." The others gathered together.
"Once the people planted this seed, they didn't want to plant any other seeds."
"Yes, nothing has a higher output than this."
"I used to think that the officials in Yunzhou Prefecture might have exaggerated, but now I realize that they not only didn't exaggerate, they were actually being modest."
Tian Tian responded modestly.
"Your Highness is here."
As soon as Ling Yao finished his court session, he heard that Tian Tian had entered the palace, so he rushed over.
The officials bowed and greeted Your Highness.
Ling Yao waved his hand casually, his eyes only on Tian Tian, "Tian Tian, is everything alright at home?"
Tian Tian stood up. "It's nothing."
"Where are Young Master Qin and your elder sister?" he asked again.
Tian Tian raised an eyebrow in confusion, "You...know them..."
Ling Yao chuckled, "All I know is that Young Master Qin's feelings for my eldest sister are...not simple."
Men understand men better.
A man stayed by a woman's side for three years without asking for anything in return...
Ling Yao didn't believe he had no feelings for this woman.
"They have to resolve their own issues," Tian Tian said.
Ling Yao agreed.
"Aren't you busy today?" Tian Tian asked, puzzled.
He should be in the Imperial Study helping the Emperor with state affairs now that the court session has just ended.
"The Duke of Zhongguo has returned, and Father Emperor is catching up with him."
Duke Zhongguo?
This was the first time Tian Tian had ever heard of this title.
"The Duke of Zhongguo was in poor health a few years ago and had been recuperating in Qingzhou Prefecture."
"This time, he was summoned back to the capital by his father, who wanted him to restrain Grand Tutor Qi in the court."
Tian Tian glanced cautiously at the nearby wealthy man, "How old is he?"
"She should be forty-two," Ling Yao guessed, "maybe forty-one."
"So young?" Tian Tian was surprised. The Duke of Zhongguo... she thought he must be at least the same age as Grand Tutor Qi.
Ling Yao avoided people and hooked her hand, "The ancestors of Duke Zhongguo were all great generals, and he was even known as the God of War of Daqi."
"Because he fought too hard on the battlefield, his health deteriorated in his thirties."
"His father has always valued him highly and issued an edict ordering him to go to Qingzhou to recuperate."
Tian Tian sensed the regret in his words and couldn't help but ask, "What illness does the Duke of Zhongguo have?"
Ling Yao sighed, "It's not an illness. The imperial physician said... he has contracted a type of wind-related illness."
Tian Tian was stunned; she had heard of this disease called "removal of the nail."
It's because after the battle, the general, eager to remove his heavy armor, was covered in sweat, and the wind after removing it...
The sudden change from hot to cold stimulates the skin, causing the pores to contract rapidly.
This disease also exists in modern times.
In modern terms, it's called... myofascitis of the back, which is an aseptic inflammation of the muscles caused by sudden exposure to cold or heat.
It's not easy to treat.
"So, this time when you come back..."
Qingzhou has a spring-like climate all year round, which is indeed quite suitable for the Duke of Zhongguo.
Ling Yao frowned. "Father has instructed the imperial physicians to give the Duke of Zhongguo acupuncture every day."
"Besides, it's already spring, and summer will be here soon... so it's not a big problem."
Tian Tian's eyes darted around; she remembered that the system had sea salt therapy hot compress packs.
Moreover, she could also install air conditioning for Duke Zhongguo.
"Don't worry." Tian Tian gently patted Ling Yao's hand. "I'll go install it for him..."
Ling Yao immediately looked grateful, "Really?"
Tian Tian chuckled and said, "Since we're here to deal with... then I'll definitely do my part."
“Then…” Ling Yao pointed outside, “Now…”
"Going right now."
*
Hearing that Tian Tian was going to equip Duke Zhongguo with a magical device that would keep him warm in winter and cool in summer, Ling Jun's eyes gleamed with jealousy...it was palpable.
"Go ahead," he waved his hand.
Duke Gu Yu of Zhongguo did not have much hope for any magical artifact that could keep things warm in winter and cool in summer.
It's simply a matter of using fire and charcoal.
However, the warmth from fire and charcoal is completely different from the warmth of the weather in Qingzhou.
"Your Majesty, no need."
Gu Yu cupped his hands in greeting, "I'll just go back and burn more charcoal."
Empress Li hurriedly waved her hand, "Duke Zhongguo, you don't know, that divine artifact is different from charcoal."
“This is a token of your children’s filial piety, you can’t refuse it,” Ling Jun said.
Gu Yu had no choice but to agree.
*
Upon arriving at the Duke of Zhongguo's residence, Tian Tian discovered that it was right next to the Princess's residence.
"The Emperor has shown me kindness," Gu Yu remarked, looking at the newly renovated Duke's Mansion.
“The Duke has been away in Qingzhou for several years, and Father has always been concerned about him,” Ling Yao said from the side.
Gu Yu looked up at Ling Yao, "Your Highness has grown taller and bigger too."
"When I first met Your Highness today, I was somewhat dazed."
He then looked at Tian Tian, "I never expected that His Highness had already chosen a Crown Princess."
He was just catching up with the Emperor in the Imperial Study, and the Emperor has already told him about Tian Tian's situation.
"Your Highness has found an excellent Crown Princess for my Great Qi."
Tian Tian raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Your Excellency is too kind. I, Fufeng, am unworthy of such praise."
Gu Yu nodded in satisfaction. "I think your mother must be a very good mother to raise such a humble and kind child."
Ling Yao felt honored to hear Tian Tian being praised.
"The Duke is right, Madam Lu is indeed a very good mother."
"My mother and Lady Lu were close friends."
Gu Yu nodded slightly, "It is indeed wonderful to be a close friend of Her Majesty."
Ling Yu smiled.
"Your Excellency, the Duke's steward came out to greet you, tears streaming down his face. "Your Excellency, you've finally returned."
Gu Yu laughed heartily, "I went to Qingzhou to recuperate. If you say that, His Highness might misunderstand and think I went to Qingzhou to go to jail, hahaha."
The steward then noticed Ling Yao. "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince, and greetings, Princess Fufeng."
"Lord Duke, please go to another room to rest first. I'll install it in the room you'll be staying in later," Tian Tian said.
Gu Yu nodded. "Alright."
Ling Yao wanted to help Tian Tian, but Tian Tian refused.
"I did it by myself, and it was done very quickly."
"It's actually inconvenient for me if you come along."
Ling Yao didn't press Tian Tian's explanation further, nodded, and stayed in the front yard to wait.
Tian Tian asked the housekeeper for a ladder, entered the main courtyard, and quickly climbed to the roof.
Having installed solar panels and power banks so many times, she's already a skilled worker.
A dozen or so photovoltaic panels were connected in parallel and then connected to a power bank in Gu Yu's room.
Then I bought a standing air conditioner from the system and put it in the corner.
Tian Tian placed the remote control on the air conditioner...
The power bank is currently out of power, so there's no way to try it out. We can only wait a few days until it's fully charged before teaching the Duke how to use it.
But it's inconvenient for Tian Tian to come and go while Oden is watching over her.
"I'll go back to the manor and have my mother come back to instruct the steward," Tian Tian said.
Ling Yao agreed.
After leaving the Duke's mansion, the two went to the Princess's mansion and entrusted the matter to Lu Tao.
Lu Tao readily agreed, since it was right next door and she could just make the trip.