Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

Nearly half an hour later, just as a sliver of white light appeared in the sky, Jia Lian and Qin Keqing hurriedly finished and helped each other put on their clothes.

Fortunately, Jia Lian was relatively gentle tonight and did not damage the beauty's clothes, so when Qin Keqing was helped up by Jia Lian, she did not find that there was anything seriously wrong with her.

Feeling much more relaxed, she raised her head, gazing at Jia Lian with eyes full of affection and reluctance, and asked softly, "What should I do if I miss you, Uncle, in the future?"

Qin Keqing thought to herself, Jia Lian still has a month before leaving the capital.

I need to see him at least once more this month... twice more, no, the more the better!

Once you've tasted the marrow, you'll inevitably develop a taste for it; it's hard to resist.

Jia Lian was a shrewd man; how could he not understand Qin Keqing's meaning?

He thought for a moment and said, "Before I leave the capital, I will try my best to handle the matters at hand."

The family is still building a garden, and I try to take some time each day to go and check on it.

Sometimes, perhaps one could go to Tianxiang Tower for a visit.

Qin Keqing's face lit up.

Yes, if I'm not mistaken, my mother-in-law met him at Tianxianglou.

If she can do it, why can't others?

"But how will people know when Uncle will have time to come in and sit for a while..."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "You have trusted maids or servants around you, right? When the time comes, send them to find my servant Zhao'er and tell him to say that your sister-in-law is unwell, and I'll know."

"Xiaoyao'er" generally refers to a very young servant boy, probably not even a child yet.

Wang Xifeng also had two servants, one of whom was literate and named Caiming. Boys have louder voices, and when Wang Xifeng was in charge of managing the household, he was usually responsible for roll call and reading out prohibitions.

As for Zhao'er, he was Jia Lian's most trusted servant.

This kid is incredibly shrewd. And unlike Xing'er, Zhu'er, and other servants, after observing him for so long, Jia Lian knows that this kid is not only good at handling things, but also able to keep secrets.

Therefore, he knew many of Jia Lian's private matters. Now that he was asked to pass on a message, it didn't matter if he guessed something.

When Qin Keqing saw that Jia Lian had come up with this idea without hesitation, and thought that it was indeed feasible, she couldn't help but look at Jia Lian with a strange admiration.

Second Uncle, you truly are a capable person, excelling in every aspect.

So he remembered Jia Lian's words and couldn't help but think jokingly to himself.

I'm sorry, Mother-in-law, but from now on, you'll be "sick" quite often.

The thought of secretly meeting with Jia Lian under the guise of You Shi filled Qin Keqing with a strange mix of excitement and nervousness.

Otherwise, we can just stay in Grandma's room... Anyway, Uncle Lian knows the place well, so there's no need to go to his own room, it would be too much trouble.

With the answer to this question in hand, Qin Keqing no longer wished to linger.

It's almost dawn, I need to hurry back, change out of my clothes, and hide what I need to hide.

When I feel anxious, I want to take a step.

Little did she know the gravity of the situation, she immediately gasped and leaned to one side.

Jia Lian, however, had anticipated this and pulled her aside, asking, "What's wrong? Does it hurt a lot?"

Hearing that Jia Lian seemed to understand this, Qin Keqing blushed and hummed in agreement.

Jia Lian frowned slightly, his momentary pleasure causing him to disregard the beauty's fragility.

"Let me carry you on my back."

"No, no need, I can bear it."

Qin Keqing regained her senses at this moment and realized that Jia Lian would not possibly take her inside.

The road ahead is one you have to walk yourself. So, even if it hurts, you have to endure it.

After walking a few steps, I realized that there was nothing really wrong; it was just that it happened unexpectedly.

But how do we get down there?

Standing on the edge of the roof, looking at the towering height of two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters), Qin Keqing couldn't help but gasp.

She wouldn't dare to do that normally, let alone now.

Jia Lian smiled. Having already planned this, he put his arm around Qin Keqing's waist, making her wrap her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck.

"Will it work?"

Qin Keqing understood Jia Lian's meaning and was somewhat worried for him.

"As long as you don't let go, you'll be fine."

For Jia Lian, even if he grabbed Qin Keqing by the collar and carried her away like a piece of merchandise, there wouldn't be any problem.

However, she was an absolute beauty, so she couldn't be treated roughly.

Therefore, this is a proper and refreshing position, which Jia Lian thinks is great.

However, Jia Lian overestimated his composure. When he landed safely, he actually saluted Qin Keqing again.

Qin Keqing, who was clinging to Jia Lian, naturally noticed immediately. Somewhat unusually, she immediately ran away as soon as she landed, glared at Jia Lian, and was about to speak when her eyes suddenly changed as she looked towards the corner.

Jia Lian followed the gaze and his expression darkened. He then said to Qin Keqing, "Don't worry, everything will be fine. You go back first, leave the rest to me."

Qin Keqing finally saw the person's name clearly, nodded, and left the place with unsteady steps, feeling lingering regret.

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After Qin Keqing left, Jia Lian glanced around before walking towards the corner of the wall.

That brat sleeping against the wall, who else could it be but Qingwen?

Jia Lian understood the whole story almost instantly.

This girl must have followed me out last night, discovered what I was doing, and then kept watch for me before falling asleep.

Actually, he had discovered the girl last night, but he wasn't sure at the time that it was Qingwen.

Given the circumstances, no one could stop him unless Jia Jing was present. So he figured if it were Qingwen, a glare from him would surely make her obediently go back to her room to sleep.

Who knew this girl would be so stubborn, actually waiting here all this time.

They can sleep leaning against the wall late at night without worrying about catching a cold.

Thinking this, he took off his robe and gently draped it over her body. Then, he picked her up in a princess carry and carried her into the house.

Jia Lian didn't see that right after he got up, the girl who had been sleeping soundly in his arms quietly opened her bright eyes, her gaze filled with emotion.

You stinky second uncle, you actually know how to care for people, so it's clear that waiting for you wasn't in vain.

Qingwen was indeed asleep in the corner, but when Jia Lian carried Qin Keqing down the ladder, the noise naturally woke her up.

She only pretended to be asleep to avoid embarrassment.

Now that Jia Lian was treating her gently, she decided to keep pretending and let him carry her back to the room before she "slowly woke up".

Then, she was naturally reprimanded by Jia Lian, and she talked back, only to be reprimanded again by Jia Lian for taking advantage of her...

After all that fuss, dawn broke. After carefully helping Jia Lian wash and clean himself, Qingwen was still thinking about it.

Did Second Master spend the whole night with Little Rong's eldest mistress last night?

Good heavens, will Second Master fall asleep when he goes to the yamen today?

What if I fall off the horse...?

Hmph, he deserves it, who told him to do bad things.

Despite cursing in her heart, Qingwen still took advantage of Jia Lian's breakfast to find Zhao'er and the others, falsely conveying Jia Lian's order to prepare the carriage today.

That way, Second Master can rest for a while in the car.