Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 218 Commitment
"tread!"

When Qi Heng left Buwei to guard the rear, and walked to the front himself, he saw Minglan standing under the plum tree, and his heart was filled with joy!
However, despite his joy, Qi Heng also felt a pang of sadness.

Because of Mr. Zhuang's explanation, Qi Heng knew what the outcome of this imperial examination would be.

If nothing unexpected happens, he's likely to fail the exam this time!

Failing the imperial examination would certainly upset Qi Heng, but what would hurt him even more was that if he failed, the situation he would face in marrying Minglan would become even more difficult!

Even more difficult!
Qi Heng was naturally well aware of this.

"Sixth sister!"

However, despite his mixed feelings, when he saw Minglan, he couldn't help but smile and call out to her softly.

"Young...Young Master!"

At this moment, Minglan was facing away from Qi Heng, seemingly lost in thought. She only snapped out of her reverie when she heard Qi Heng call her name and turned around.

Although the two understood each other's feelings, they were both people who respected propriety and would naturally not do anything that violated etiquette or disgraced their culture.

Therefore, the two of them remained as they always were, harboring feelings for each other while adhering to proper etiquette.

"Young Master, what is it you wanted to say to me this time?"

Minglan gave Qi Heng a slight curtsy, but her expression remained as distant as ever.

"Sixth Sister, how have you been lately?"

Upon seeing Minglan, Qi Heng couldn't control his impulse and couldn't help but want to take a few steps forward to get closer to her.

"Sixth Sister, you've lost a lot of weight!"

Qi Heng did not answer Minglan's question, but looked at her small, oval face and couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"No...no, that's not true, young master, you're joking!"

Minglan took a small step back, avoiding Qi Heng's initiative.

Qi Heng was right. Compared to her previous baby fat, Minglan now looks much thinner. However, this is not a bad thing, because Minglan has grown taller and is starting to look like a young lady.

"Sixth sister, you..."

Qi Heng stopped in his tracks, and asked hesitantly, "Sixth Sister, did you...did you receive the doll I gave you?"

Although he knew that it was impossible for Minglan to deceive him, Qi Heng still wanted to confirm with Minglan again and tell her the meaning behind the doll he gave her.

"Yes, Xiaotao has already handed those two dolls over to me."

Minglan lowered her head, avoiding Qi Heng's eager gaze, and replied softly.

However, seemingly sensing that this might hurt Qi Heng's feelings, Minglan paused slightly before adding, "These two dolls are both very cute!"

"is it?"

"Ha ha……"

Qi Heng was overjoyed. After chuckling a few times, he quickly said, "Sixth Sister, I'm glad you like it!"

As he spoke, he began to explain his original intention in giving her the dolls: "Actually, when I saw these two dolls at the temple fair last time, the first thing that came to mind was us!"

"Sixth Sister, don't you think the two dolls look a lot like us?"

Qi Heng's eyes seemed to shine as he looked at Minglan, and he said softly, "So at that time, I immediately bought them back, thinking that I would give them to you, my sixth sister!"

Minglan looked up at the grinning boy in front of her and couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion.

"Young Master, you don't need to do this!"

Minglan was moved by Qi Heng's sincerity.

"If we are destined to be together, then from now on..." Minglan didn't finish her sentence, only hinting at it.

After all, she was still a young woman, and having been raised by the Sheng family for so many years and taught by Granny Kong, Minglan knew how to behave appropriately.

Even when there were no outsiders around, there were still some things she couldn't say openly, so she changed the subject and started talking about other things.

"Young Master, how did you do in the imperial examination this time? Are you confident?"

Minglan lowered the expectant light in her eyes and said with a slight fluctuation in her voice, "If you can pass the imperial examination with flying colors this time, then all your years of hard study will not have been in vain!"

However, upon hearing this, Qi Heng's heart sank!
"The imperial examination?"

Qi Heng gave a bitter laugh to himself, but showed no sign of it on his face.

To comfort his beloved, Qi Heng didn't show any unusual expression. He just looked at Minglan with a firm expression and assured her, seemingly unrelated to her question, "Sixth Sister, don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you!"

"Agree? Then do it?"

Upon hearing these words, Minglan's heart was instantly stirred by a turbulent sea of ​​emotions.

The rushing sound was like a raging wind and towering waves, making it impossible for anyone to calm down!
Minglan bit her red lips, but lowered her head even further.

"Sixth Sister, my feelings for you are as clear as the sun and moon!"

Ignoring Minglan's increasingly flushed face, Qi Heng pursed his lips, his expression resolute.

"No matter what, I will go back to Mother today to tell her my feelings and beg her to grant us our wish!"

Qi Heng also noticed the unusual expression on Minglan's face, especially when she lowered her head and looked shy.

"Sixth Sister, you...you can rest assured!"

Qi Heng clenched his fists, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart!
"If I cannot marry my sixth sister, what joy is there in my life?"

The more silent Minglan was, the more Qi Heng's thoughts ran through him, and the more urgent it became for him to express his opinions to Princess Pingning!
"Young Master, I believe you!"

Since Qi Heng had already put it this way, Minglan finally raised her head and gave Qi Heng a clear reply.

"it is good……"

Upon hearing this, Qi Heng suddenly felt his whole body filled with power, and nothing could defeat him!
At this moment, he forgot his frustration from failing the imperial examination and his nervousness and fear about facing his mother. All he could think about now was the blissful life he and his sixth sister would have in the future.

Happy and fulfilling!

"No!"

Qi Heng didn't say anything more to Minglan; instead, he ran straight back.

As he ran, he kept looking back at Minglan, and began calling out loudly for his attendant, Buwei.

"Yes, Master!"

Outside, Buwei, who was keeping watch at the door with Xiaotao, heard his young master's shout and immediately responded loudly.

"Let's go! Let's go back!"

Qi Heng looked at Minglan across from him with lingering reluctance, and still laughed loudly, "Let's go back now, go back to my mother, and tell her the truth!"

"Master?"

Seeing his young master's appearance as if he had drunk fake alcohol, Buwei's face immediately darkened.

"Master, what is this?"

"Has she lost her mind?"

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(End of this chapter)