The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 697 Ying Zheng: It’s over!
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere suddenly became subtle because of the topic raised by Ying Jing.

Ying Hua stared at Ying Jing seriously, his tone calm but revealing unquestionable seriousness, and slowly said: "You wouldn't talk about these things for no reason. When the king mentioned our affairs today, you were too quiet. This is not in line with your character."

"Do you already have someone in your heart?" Although Ying Hua was asking, his tone was very affirmative.

When Ying Yi heard this, her eyes widened instantly and she immediately cast her gaze on Ying Jing. Although she did not ask, her eager and curious look fully demonstrated that she was looking forward to an answer.

"No, no, second sister, don't talk nonsense. We are together almost every day. If I had, that, that or something, how could you not know?" Ying Jing suddenly became flustered and responded hesitantly.

Although Ying Jing is smart and quirky, she is just a young girl after all. When she encountered this kind of thing, she couldn't keep calm.

The three of them grew up together and were very familiar with each other. Just by looking at the normally sinister sister, now stammering and feeling guilty, Ying Yi and Ying Hua knew that they had guessed right.

Seeing this, Ying Yi couldn't hold back his excitement and curiosity, and hurriedly asked, "Who is who? Do we know each other? Have we met before?"

Ying Hua smiled slightly and said softly, "We are together almost every day, but in the past two or three months, the time we spend together outside the palace has obviously decreased."

As he spoke, Ying Hua took Ying Jing's hand and said with a gentle smile: "Sister, is there anything you can't tell me and Big Sister? Are you afraid that we will snatch your sweetheart?"

Ying Yingyi chimed in, pretending to be sad, and said, "I guess so. I knew that Third Sister never treated us as sisters."

After hearing this, Ying Jing quickly waved her hand to interrupt her two sisters' teasing.

"Okay, okay, I said, isn't that okay?"

Ying Jing coughed twice and cleared her throat, still a little shy. The girl's fair face was instinctively stained with a layer of powder. The usually active and cheerful girl actually showed the tenderness and quietness that are unique to girls.

Afraid of being overheard by the servants outside the carriage, Ying Jing used a secret method to whisper to her two sisters: "Let me make it clear first, I don't have a sweetheart!"

She paused slightly and added, "It's just that I just have some feelings for you."

"Just a little bit!"

"Just a little!"

Ying Yi and Ying Hua were very considerate. They nodded seriously with a blank expression and continued to listen to Ying Jing without saying a word.

"You have also met him once, but I don't know if you still remember it."

Ying Jing's voice was gentle but a little nervous: "It was three months ago, during the spring ploughing season, when we went out for an outing. We met that little official once in the suburbs."

Ying Hua quickly filtered the memories in his mind, and thought of that person. His brows furrowed, obviously thinking of that person.

Ying Yi thought hard and after some effort, he finally remembered who it was. However, he had only seen him from a distance at the time and did not have any deep impression of him.

Ying Hua said, "Third sister, that young official does have a heroic and unrestrained demeanor, but he is much older than you and should already have a family." Ying Hua shook her head slightly, and the meaning was very obvious: this person was not suitable.

Ying Yi frowned and asked with concern: "Third sister, have you been deceived by someone? That man is just a small official at his age. Don't you like heroes? Can that man be considered a hero?"

Ying Jing was somewhat dissatisfied and explained anxiously: "I have inquired about it. He has no family background. He has great ambitions and has never married. He only has a few concubines."

She raised her chin slightly, her eyes showing stubbornness: "Who can deceive me? He doesn't even know my identity. He doesn't care about my identity and has never asked me about it. We are just friends. If you make friends based on your identity, what kind of friends are you?"

"He just suffered from a poor background, but even so, he grew up to this point in just a few years. He has friends all over Xianyang. He relied on himself and not his family at all. How can a man who started from scratch not be considered a hero?"

Ying Hua looked at Ying Jing, who was a little anxious, and sighed in his heart.

Although this silly little sister has always been very smart and a bit naughty, she has always had a very good heart and is extremely gentle. Her gentle exterior but strong interior is exactly like her mother.

Now, before my elder sister and I have said anything bad, he has already come to my defense. He says he is a friend, but in fact, this person has already taken up residence in his heart.

As for what Ying Jing said about the man not caring about her identity, Ying Hua didn't believe a word of it.

What a joke! Just look at my sister's stunningly beautiful appearance, otherworldly temperament, and gorgeous clothes. One can tell just by looking at her. Even if we don't know that she is a princess, we can definitely know that she must be from a top family.

Besides, no matter where he went, he was always surrounded by people. Even if he was very low-key, there were always no less than six people following him, and the carriage he rode was a Siyu.

Anyone who is not blind or stupid knows that this is definitely a noble lady from a top aristocratic family.

Ying Yi didn't want to refute. After all, she was her own sister, and she didn't want to have a conflict with her sister over such a thing. Moreover, as the eldest sister, she was really afraid that her sister was deceived.

So he said indirectly, "Third sister, he looks like he must be thirty years old, and those who have made their fortunes from scratch and are officials in Xianyang are all cunning and treacherous. You'd better be careful."

"What's more, even if he is sincere to you and doesn't care about your identity or understand your identity, he is already this old, and it is not appropriate for you to be together. Your father will definitely not agree."

Ying Jing looked up and retorted unconvincedly: "For a man, what does age matter? Besides, it doesn't make much of a difference." There was determination in her eyes, and her stubbornness was fully revealed.

Ying Yi rolled her eyes and complained, "It's not that big of a difference. If that man was a year or two older, and if he was like father, his daughter would be the same age as you." As she spoke, she shook her head gently, feeling helpless about her sister's thoughts.

Ying Hua secretly forced himself to hold back his laughter, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, obviously amused by Ying Yi's words.

Ying Jing looked at him with disdain and said, "Big sister, father has been bringing people into the harem constantly, and many of them are girls younger than us, so what does this mean?"

"At least if I marry him, he won't be able to marry again." Ying Jing didn't care about Ying Yi's words.

After hearing this, Ying Hua frowned and scolded, "Nonsense, is he worthy of being compared with my father?"

Her voice suddenly rose, with a bit of majesty: "Father is the Son of Heaven! Father's cultivation is all-encompassing, like a true god, and he has long been immortal. When we are old, father will still look like a handsome man."

"But what about that person? In just another twenty or thirty years, I don't know what he will look like."

"Father dotes on us, so you can ask for a portion of the Anti-aging Pill. You will still be young and beautiful, but I don't know what your husband will look like."

Ying Jing pursed her lips, lowered her head and said quietly: "Those young talents are always too frivolous and arrogant. Those of noble birth are even more arrogant, and always lack the calmness, firmness, and restraint."

"I haven't known him for long. He is also very busy with official duties. I haven't seen him many times. Every time I see him, I can only see him for a while when he is doing business in the suburbs." "I grew up with my father. Just by watching him, I know what a true hero is. I can feel his extraordinaryness. Although he is a little older than me, he is also unrestrained and heroic, confident, and has a rare fortitude and tenacity."

"He treats his friends and the people in a friendly and approachable manner. He is not boastful or petty, and is optimistic and open-minded."

"He has many of the same virtues as his father. I believe I am not wrong. He is a hero, and everyone around him thinks so."

When Ying Jing said this, there was unwavering trust in her eyes.

Although Ying Yi is straightforward, cheerful, enthusiastic and pure, she is not stupid. Just by looking at her sister's appearance, she knows that her sister really likes that man.

She had seen this look in her mother and Sister Rong.

This made it impossible for her to persuade him anymore.

At this moment, Ying Hua frowned and asked a sharp question: "Third sister, you have to tell me the truth, he didn't take advantage of you, right?"

This frightened Ying Jing so much that she quickly waved her hands: "Second sister, I know my limits, and..."

Ying Jing was a little depressed: "And he has always kept his distance from me, and only treats me as a friend and a little sister."

After asking this question, Ying Hua kept staring at Ying Jing's reaction. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, he felt relieved.

Fortunately, they all knew their limits.

No matter whether that person was truly a gentleman or smart, he did not do anything beyond the rules.

Otherwise, if he dares to take advantage of the princess, his entire family will be sent to the Xuanyuwei dark prison!
Ying Yi sighed, and said with deep helplessness: "Third sister, we can't help you with this matter. You'd better be aware of it and think twice before you act. Don't act on impulse."

"As for Father, Queen Mother, and Aunt, it's up to you."

At this point, Ying Yi changed the subject and said, "Also, I want Yan Jin to check this person to see whether your understanding of him is true or false, and also to find out the bottom line of this person."

Ying Hua nodded in approval.

Ying Jing bit the corner of her lips, which were like petals being bitten, and said carefully: "Sister, you can investigate him, but you must keep it confidential and don't affect him." The girl's eyes were full of worry. She knew very well that if Xuan Yuwei took action, the impact would be too serious if she was not careful.

Ying Yi rolled his eyes at Ying Jing, his eyes showing some helplessness, and said, "I know, just let Yan Jin investigate, and nothing will happen to him."

Ying Hua shook his head gently and said, "No, Yan Jin will definitely report this to my father. This matter cannot withstand investigation."

"Ah?!" Ying Jing was shocked and said hastily, "Then let's forget it."

Ying Yi frowned and treated Ying Jing seriously in a rare moment: "Third sister, this matter will be known to father sooner or later. What's the point of hiding it? And how long can you keep it a secret?"

"Besides, even if you are willing, my father will not stop you, and Aunt Xianxian may not agree."

"If you don't make a decision, you will suffer the consequences. If this is the case, you might as well tell father directly, so as not to waste time and get deeper and deeper into trouble."

"And didn't you say it? He just treats you as a friend. If he doesn't have any interest in you, why would you force it?"

Ying Jing pursed her lips tightly and said nothing, but her face was full of determination.

"Big sister, I will ask my father, the king, the queen, and my mother to agree. As for whether he is interested in me, we have known each other for too short a time. He doesn't know me well enough, so it's normal for him to have some reservations. Let's get to know each other for a while longer."

"I am confident that I can make him surrender to me." Ying Jing said this last sentence with a very confident expression.

Ying Hua sighed secretly again, and hurried to smooth things over, saying, "Big sister, let Third Sister think about it again, and don't let the Xuanyu Guards investigate."

"Leave it to me. I'll ask my uncle to check it out. It's okay to ask my uncle to keep it a secret. It's just a secret check and it won't affect him."

Ying Jing nodded quickly in agreement, and her sullen face turned into a smile again.

Ying Yi shook her head helplessly and said, "Third sister, you'd better not hold your hopes too high. You'd better calm down and clear your mind."

"You may just be acting on impulse now. It's best to calm down first."

After that, Ying Yi ordered Ying Jing sternly: "Remember, your feelings should be followed by etiquette. Don't lose face for your father."

Ying Jing nodded repeatedly and smiled obediently: "Don't worry, big sister, I know my limits and will never do anything stupid."

"Besides, if we are really not destined to be together, I won't force it." Having said this, even though the voice was transmitted in secret, one could still feel a little lonely.

Ying Hua looked at his third sister quietly and sighed in his heart.

Even if the king didn't care about that small agricultural official, Aunt Xianxian would hardly agree. The three sisters in her family were the most favored by the king, and there were countless people in the world who wanted to curry favor with him.

Even the three mothers, except Aunt Nian Duan, are probably thinking of finding a good family for marriage. After all, they also have to consider their younger brother.

Thinking of this, Ying Hua also remembered the person he met that day.

The three sisters went to the outskirts of the city for a spring outing. The agricultural official was in the fields with many of his subordinates, supervising farm work. He was indeed dignified and handsome, and his generous and approachable manner showed that he had the bearing of an extraordinary hero.

However, the few of them were just passing by and had no interaction with each other. No one knew when the third sister secretly made friends with him and even had feelings for him.

Ying Hua shook his head in his heart, not understanding, but his sister must not have told him everything, there must be other reasons.

Ying Hua asked, "Third sister, what is that person's name? What is his position?"

Ying Jing chuckled and said, "His name is Liu Ji. He is now the Agricultural Supervisor of Xianyang."

(End of this chapter)