156. Chapter 156

==Chapter 156==

Generally speaking, Xue Tingxuan was happy to see this happen.

It was better to harm others than to harm oneself.

The only thing that bothered him was Wu Wanqiong, who still went to work in the flower shop every day. He hoped that this woman would give up when faced with difficulties, instead of making a scene. After all, he probably didn't know the eldest daughter of the Wu family.

It was almost 5 p.m., and Xue Tingxuan cleaned up the duty room and planned to leave.

When he walked to the gate of the Hanlin Academy, he happened to meet a group of people, who were the new Hanlins in the same class as him.

The one surrounded in the middle was a very handsome young man, who was the center of the rumor, Tao Yitong. He was particularly energetic and seemed to be talking to the people around him.

When they saw Xue Tingxuan coming out, these people stopped talking immediately.

Tao Yitong had his back to him, and when he saw that the people around him were unusual, he turned around. Seeing Xue Tinglan, he was slightly stunned for a moment, then raised his chin and nodded: "Xue Xiuzhuan."

"Hello, Xue Xiuzhuan."

Others all bowed, but Tao Yitong did not move. Xue Tinglan glanced at Tao Yitong, then nodded, said nothing, and walked past the group of people.

After he left, Tao Yitong snorted with disdain.

Someone who deliberately tried to please him came closer and said: "Brother Tao, why bother with such people? Don't look at him getting the top six and being given the title of Xiuzhuan, but everyone knows that he is just a bencher. This bench, he will probably sit on for the rest of his life, how can he compare with Brother Tao."

Tao Yitong's young face was full of arrogance, he just smiled and said nothing.

This "nothing to say" is something Tao Yitong has learned recently. In fact, he knew this before, but with his family background, he was not qualified to be pretentious with others. But today is different from the past, and he is not the same person as before.

A burst of high spirits filled his chest, he looked around and said loudly: "It is better to treat you to a drink today than to choose a day?"

"How can we let Brother Tao treat us? Naturally, we should treat Brother Tao."

The group of Hanlin left while talking.

A carriage was parked on the street not far from here.

In the carriage, Wu Wanqiong covered her face with a handkerchief and cried, and said to An Bo who was sitting opposite her: "An Bo, look at this person who is so arrogant when he is in power, my father actually wants me to marry such a person."

Mrs. Wu, the original wife of Wu Ge Lao, died early, and the current Mrs. Wu is a second wife, but she is a quiet and cowardly person, at least in front of Wu Ge Lao and Wu Wanqiong. Wu Wanqiong has never had any close female elders since she was a child. Wu Ge Lao is busy with the affairs of the court, and An Bo is often like another elder to her.

So this time, Wu Wanqiong asked An Bo for help.

Amber had watched the scene from beginning to end. Seeing this, he sighed and advised: "Miss, if you really don't want to, just tell the master. I'm sure the master won't say anything."

"But my father..."

"Miss, if you really can't say it, I'll tell the master about it. The master will definitely not force the girl to jump in even though he knows it's a pit of fire. It's also because the master is anxious. Miss, don't blame the master."

"How can I blame my father? I know he is doing it for my own good. But this man is really!" Wu Wanqiong didn't say the rest, but it can be seen that his face is full of contempt.

"Miss, Tao Yitong is still young. Young people are inevitably hot-tempered. It's reasonable that they can't keep their temper when they are proud."

"But why didn't that man just now?" Wu Wanqiong was anxious for a moment and said subconsciously.

Amber paused: "Miss, are you talking about the young man before?" His eyes became meaningful, looking at Wu Wanqiong and said: "Miss, how do you know this boy, do you know who he is?"

Wu Wanqiong smiled to cover up, lowered her head to wipe her tears with a handkerchief: "How can I know this person, I just saw that he clearly heard what those people said, but he reacted like that."

"Is that so?"

The meaning of Amber's words was too obvious. Wu Wanqiong was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Amber, did you misunderstand, how could I know him..." The rest of the words finally disappeared after seeing Amber's eyes.

After a while, she whispered: "Amber, do you know something?"

Amber sighed heavily: "Miss, do you know who he is?"

Wu Wanqiong did not speak.

"He is Xue Tingyan, the one who almost ruined the reputation of the master and almost ruined the reputation of our Wu family. How could you be involved with such a person? If the master knew——" An Bo looked very distressed: "Miss, you are really confused."

"An Bo, did Yingge tell you something?"

"Miss, do I need Yingge to tell this to me?"

Yes, is there anything in the Wu Mansion that An Bo doesn't know? Even if he doesn't know, as the general manager of the Wu Mansion and a confidant of Wu Ge Lao, if he asks, Yingge and even Ah Wu dare not not tell.

Wu Wanqiong's face stiffened: "An Bo, did you tell my father about this?"

An Bo shook his head: "The master did ask, but I didn't say anything. Miss, you can't continue to make mistakes."

Wu Wanqiong's face was even stiffer, and her mouth was tightly pursed. Although she didn't say a word, her expression showed her deep resistance.

"Girl, you should know that this boy has caused the master to suffer heavy losses. He is definitely not a good match."

"Even if he is not a good match, he is still a thousand times better than that person!" After the words were spoken, Wu Wanqiong realized what he had said, but by now it was too late to take it back, so he could only continue to remain stubbornly silent.

Amber looked at her helplessly: "Girl, I have already said what I should say. You can think about it yourself. I have watched you grow up since you were a child, so how could I harm you? Not to mention this son and Wu Jianai He is an enemy, he has a wife and children, girl, are you going to have sex with him? "

Having said this, Wu Wanqiong could not remain silent, so she could only whisper: "Amber, I understand everything you said. Don't tell my father about this, I won't continue."

Amber glanced at her worriedly and could only nod.

*

Xue Tingyan returned home, changed out of his official uniform as usual, and went to the shop in front.

What is surprising is that Wu Wanqiong is not here today.

Could it be that he finally gave up?

He asked casually and found out that Wu Wanqiong had something to do at home, so he took a day off.

Zhao'er glanced at him and asked curiously: "You've been acting strange recently. Why are you so interested in Wan Qiong?"

Xue Tingyan's heart tightened, and she acted as if nothing happened: "Is it true?"

Zhao'er nodded: "Of course, you have never been like this before. Even when Yanran and Tao'er were still there, I didn't see you asking so frequently. Could it be that -" Zhao'er narrowed his eyes and asked again She looked him up and down with wide eyes: "Do you think you have any thoughts about Wan Qiong?"

This was originally a joke, but after saying it, not only Xue Tingyan felt uncomfortable, but even Zhao'er felt a little uncomfortable. Because of this, her eyes gradually became a little strange, and she couldn't help but look at Xue Tingyan again.

Xue Tingyan pulled her over: "Where did you think you were, I am this kind of person?"

"How do I know if you are this kind of person? It's not often performed in big dramas. After some people become officials, they take concubines to beg for their wives. They also touch and touch the maids at home, and maybe they even secretly marry them. Wan Qiong is a little widow who lives on the same street. She is beautiful and virtuous. Maybe you like her. "

Xue Tingyan was very speechless by Zhao'er and couldn't help but said: "You can see what kind of big dramas are these, why do you act in everything? I don't remember hearing you say that you love going to the theater. Where did you watch the big drama?"

"It's not the kind of big plays performed by those Caotai opera troupes at fairs or in villages. I used to watch them a lot when I was a kid."

Xue Tingyan knew that these big opera performers were all wild troupes who could not survive in the city and could only make a living by setting up theaters and singing operas. There are only a few people, and the costumes are simple and very vulgar. They all play bullies oppressing virtuous women, government officials beating mandarin ducks to seize women, or some sad dramas close to rural life.

The beginning and process must be miserable, but the ending must be that evil will be rewarded with evil, and good will be rewarded with good.

Xue Tingyan didn't like watching this kind of drama when she was very young, but she couldn't resist the vast number of lower-class people who liked it. Especially the country people, men, women, old and young, all love to watch it. They know where there are great opera singers, and they can travel ten miles in groups to watch it.

"You've seen too many dramas!" Xue Tingyan slapped her butt hatefully, and Zhao Er quickly pinched his hand. She also said that this was in a store, not at home, and she was not allowed to mess around.

After saying that, Xue Tingyan asked Zhao'er if he was jealous, but Zhao'er refused to admit it.

The two of them were going back and forth, and the topic naturally went astray. After the fuss was over, the two of them quickly packed up and closed the store when they saw the sky outside. Zhao'er's suspicion disappeared without a trace before it arose.

Xue Tingyan, on the other hand, was looking for trouble. After resting in the evening, she asked about this problem again. She also asked Zhao'er what she would do if one day she really begged for her little wife.

Zhao'er answered cheerfully: "This is not easy. I will take Hong'er with me, and we two will live our own lives. As for you, just hold your little wife Mei in your arms."

"Don't even think about it." Xue Da Zhuangyuan, who had nothing to do with bullying, could only angrily press his eldest wife under him to calm down the shame deep in his heart.

*

Not to mention this, Wu Wanqiong came to work the next day after taking a day off.

Zhao'er treated her as before, but the things before still existed, so he couldn't help but pay attention to her.

Women are always good at finding imaginary enemies for themselves. Zhao'er compared herself with Wu Wanqiong, and found that apart from being able to make money, she seemed to be really inferior to others in everything.

For this reason, I usually neglected to dress myself up, and finally started to take this matter seriously.

Unfortunately, it only lasted three days, and she soon forgot about it.

On this day, Zhao'er was eating a handful of melon seeds while chatting with Wu Wanqiong.

It just so happened that she was talking about the incident that Xue Tingyan told her before, which was circulated in the Hanlin Academy.

"Tell me, is this rare? It's because we were not born rich enough. If we had enough status, we could be like that girl from the Wu family and be chosen by any man in the world."

She didn't notice Wu Wanqiong's strange expression, and continued nonchalantly: "Fortunately, Miss Wu is not interested in Hong'er's father, otherwise I would definitely have trouble with him."

"What if the Wu girl falls in love with Hong'er's father? Zhao'er, what will you do?"

Zhao'er looked at her with a smile: "Wan Qiong, you can't take it seriously, I'm just joking. How can the Wu family girl, such a precious old lady, like Hong'er's father? Even though Hong'er's father is young, He is not very old, but he is the father of his children and his daughter-in-law. The Wu girl will only fall in love with Honger's father unless her head is pinched by the door. "

"There is always a chance of something happening."

Zhao'er blinked: "What if the girl from the Wu family got her head stuck in the door?"

Wu Wanqiong took a deep breath and forced a smile: "What if she likes it?"

"Then she is shameless."

"Ah!" Wu Wanqiong was not prepared for Zhao'er to scold.

Seeing her frightened look, Zhao'er smiled a little embarrassedly: "If this happened in our country, it would be shameless. Anyone who knew would spit at her and call her shameless. How proud she is to steal someone else's man!"

Wu Wanqiong couldn't sit still anymore, so she stood up hurriedly and said to Zhao'er: "Zhao'er, you watch the store for a while, I'll go to the guest room."

"You go."

When Wu Wanqiong's figure was hidden behind the door, Zhao'er's eyes flashed with a thoughtful look.