met free Chapter 469: I have feelings for you, and you have feelings for me
Chapter 469: I have feelings for you, and you have feelings for me
The servant sent by Xiao Yan'an came back to report the news.
He immediately turned around and looked at Ji Chuhe who was checking the account book.
"Madam, the Third Prince has rejected my invitation. If he doesn't come out, how can we create opportunities for Miss Qin?"
Ji Chuhe raised his head and responded softly, "The Third Prince has always been a person who pays attention to benefits and returns. He certainly won't keep doing things that don't bring him any rewards."
"What should I do?"
"Easy!" Ji Chuhe closed the account book, "Prince, you need to put bait when fishing."
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"Have you heard that the Crown Prince's wife has reserved the Xinglong Teahouse and held a reward event to thank us for our frequent support of her business. Anyone who can participate can take away all the goods in Xinglong Teahouse for free!"
Such a news suddenly spread on the street.
"If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense! What do you mean the things inside are free? It depends on your ability to get them!"
"You do understand. Can you tell us what this activity is?"
"To be precise, this is an elegant invitation. Anyone who knows a little bit about any of the arts, such as music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and songs, can participate. Then they will compete in different categories. Anyone who can enter will receive a reward. Whoever can outshine the others will win big! Not only will they receive the valuable items from the shop of the Crown Prince's wife, but they will also receive a reward of one hundred taels of silver!"
"So that's how it is! What a pity, I'm just a rough guy, how can I know anything about music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry or songs!"
"You don't understand, but there are many people who do. I have to go back and think about it and write a good poem!"
"I'm pretty good at chess, so I'll give it a try."
Naturally, this news also reached Prime Minister Qin's residence.
When Qin Yumo heard the news, her first thought was that since the Prince's Mansion was holding such a grand event, the Third Prince would definitely go.
If she goes too, she will be able to see the Third Prince again.
Moreover, she can also take this opportunity to show her talents.
In addition to her painting skills, she is also good at playing the piano, chess, and calligraphy!
Fortunately, she is the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Qin's mansion. Although she is the second daughter, her life is not as smooth as other legitimate daughters and she is suppressed everywhere. However, Prime Minister Qin's mansion has always attached great importance to cultivating the next generation.
Qin Yumo was even more diligent, just to make her grandfather, Qin Xiang, look at her more.
However, no matter how hard she worked or how outstanding she was, she was destined not to receive much attention because she was a girl.
She has no regrets having learned so much.
She always believed that one day, these things she mastered would bring her benefits.
Now, the benefits are coming.
"Xiaodie." Qin Yumo called out.
"Miss, what are your orders?"
"Put aside what you are doing and go out to find out some things for me."
"Miss, what do you want to know?"
"As for the event being held by the Crown Prince's wife, try to understand all the details, especially the time of the event."
"Yes, miss, I'll go right away."
Ji Chuhe was waiting for Qin Yumo's people to come. When she saw Qin Yumo's maid asking outside the shop, she immediately sent someone out to inform her of all the details.
It was also specifically stated that the third prince and some dignitaries were invited, so it was quite lively.
It will be held the day after tomorrow.
Xiaodie hurried back to tell Qin Yumo.
Qin Yumo is more confident now.
This time, she can show off her talents and let the Third Prince see that she is much better than Rong Qingqing.
Finally the day of the event arrived.
In addition to the people invited by Ji Chuhe who entered directly, the selection also began outside the door.
As long as you meet the requirements, you can enter.
Qin Yumo deliberately wore her most beautiful dress today, and did not dare to use the carriage of Prime Minister Qin's mansion. She and her maid just walked here.
She had not received an invitation from Ji Chuhe, and was prepared to queue up like the people outside to get the qualification to enter.
"Isn't this Miss Qin!" Suddenly, a voice rang out.
Qin Yumo looked towards the source of the sound.
The man had already walked in front of her.
"Miss Qin, please come in, please come in." The man had a big smile on his face and was extremely polite.
"I didn't receive an invitation letter from the Crown Prince's wife." Qin Yumo declined.
"If my wife knew you were coming to show your support, she would definitely invite you solemnly. Now that you are here, my wife will definitely treat you like a distinguished guest. How could she let you wait in line here?"
Qin Yumo didn't expect that Ji Chuhe would be so polite to her. She was really proud of it.
Under everyone's attention, he followed the man inside.
As soon as Ji Chuhe saw Qin Yumo, he immediately said something to the person next to him and walked towards Qin Yumo.
"Ms. Qin, it's really you! I didn't expect you to come and support us, but it's an honor for our humble home." Ji Chuhe held Qin Yumo's hand affectionately.
"Madam, I'm just here to join in the fun." Qin Yumo responded politely.
"How could it be possible that she is just joining in the fun? I have seen Miss Qin's painting skills with my own eyes! Who knows, maybe today's painting of ink and color will outshine the whole place."
Ji Chuhe's compliment made Qin Yumo blush.
Xiao Yan'an pulled the third prince to Ji Chuhe's side.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Qin Yumo immediately saluted to the two of them.
When the third prince saw Qin Yumo, there was some surprise in his eyes.
"Madam, who is this?" Xiao Yan'an asked Ji Chuhe.
"Prince, let me introduce you. This is the daughter of Prime Minister Qin's family, Qin Yumo. We met at the Queen's banquet. I lost one of the earrings you gave me, and it was Miss Qin who helped me find it."
"So that's how it is." Xiao Yan'an nodded in understanding.
"I really didn't expect that Miss Qin would honor me by coming here. Miss Qin's painting of mountains and rivers is magnificent and majestic. It must be displayed well today. It will surely amaze everyone." Ji Chuhe continued to flatter.
Qin Yumo was not polite either. She was worried that no one would praise her in front of the Third Prince.
"Madam, I came here today to try my hand at calligraphy."
"Calligraphy? How could I forget it! Miss Qin is naturally proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting! But, it's a pity that we can't let everyone see Miss Qin's paintings." Ji Chuhe shook his head with regret.
"If the Crown Prince's wife likes me so much, I will make another one today and give it to her."
"Great! It's my honor to receive a calligraphy work from Miss Qin!"
Although Ji Chuhe and Qin Yumo were talking, the Third Prince's eyes kept falling on Qin Yumo.
He unconsciously compared Qin Yumo with Rong Qingqing.
It seems that Qin Yumo is better than Rong Qingqing in every way.
In his impression, Rong Qingqing seemed like a wild girl who didn't like to learn anything, and the Duke's Mansion allowed her to do as she pleased.
He increasingly felt that marrying Rong Qingqing was just a temporary measure, and he was unwilling to do so.