Quickly travel to save the cannon fodder? No, I will just flip the table

"Third cousin, there's no need to be like this. I don't know why you say that, but you are good in every way in my heart. There's really no need to be so self-deprecating." Qianqian thought about it and decided to speak frankly.

Xiao Yuanhuai's eyes lit up: "Qianqian, what do you mean?"

"So, third cousin, what I mean is that you don't have to doubt yourself, you will definitely find a suitable wife. But I suggest you wait until after the imperial examination. After all, we still have Madam Xiao and others in the mansion. But if you pass the imperial examination, your say and the range of choices will be much greater." Qianqian analyzed seriously.

Xiao Yuanhuai's expression gradually darkened at first, but he became visibly excited again after hearing what happened next: "Qianqian, you are right, I will definitely work hard to achieve fame."

"Well, come on, third cousin!"

……

The system that watched the whole process was exhausted. It always felt that the two people did not understand each other, but they could still have a conversation back and forth. It was really amazing!

After this day, Xiao Yuanhuai returned to normal, but became closer to Qianqian.

The old couple of the Xiao family saw it all and were happy to see it happen.

But Qianqian didn't know whether she was insensitive or blocked it subconsciously, she looked normal. In this regard, the system was hesitant to speak, and it did think of their identities, so it fell silent.

Who is Xiao Yuanhuai? With his outstanding literary talent, he is naturally a smart person and soon realized that something was wrong.

He thought Qianqian was rejecting him, but it didn't seem like that. If he had any difficulties, she would be more anxious than he was.

That day, after the class was over and Old Master Xiao left, Xiao Yuanhuai called Qianqian: "Qianqian, can you wait a moment? I have something to say."

Ever since he said he loved her that day, Xiao Yuanhuai has always called her Qianqian by her name, while Qianqian has always called him "third cousin".

Qianqian thought she was used to the closeness and distance between them, but she had never felt as trembling as she did now.

She calmed herself down and pretended nothing had happened: "Third cousin, what's wrong?"

"you……"

Xiao Yuanhuai paused for a while, and then finally looked at her steadily: "Qianqian, have you ever thought about the future?"

Of course, I have already started the countdown: "Of course I have thought about it. Watching the falling leaves in autumn, enjoying the snow in winter, riding horses in spring, and appreciating the lotus in summer, I must live up to the scenery of the four seasons. Why did my third cousin suddenly ask this?"

Qianqian is very happy with her plan. Now she has a backer and even the best guy can't get in her way. She just needs to pay attention to the movements of the male and female protagonists later. So of course she has to enjoy it, after all, there will be no chance in the future!

However, Xiao Yuanhuai's heart sank when he heard this. He would no longer be in this world from now on.

He lowered his eyes, and although his expression was gloomy, he still further clarified: "Cousin, you will be sixteen after the New Year, right? I don't know what you think of what I said that day. I didn't mean to force you, but cousin, do you understand my heart?"

Qianqian's mind raced before she realized what the other party was saying. For a moment, she didn't know what expression to make. She opened her mouth slightly and stared at Xiao Yuanhuai with wide eyes, but in fact she was having a frantic conversation with the system in her heart.

"System, system, what's going on? Is he serious? Are the ancients so straightforward now?"

"It's true!"

"No, although I am madly moved, I am only eighteen years old in modern times, and this body is only fifteen years old. Do I have to face all this?"

"In fact, the host has reached the age where you can fall in love and get married... People in ancient times matured early, and you are lucky that your parents are busy with their own love and don't care about it. Moreover, they are two advocates of free love, so they didn't settle you down early!"

"So what should I say now?"

"Host, don't you like me too? Why don't you just give in?"

"This is not the same as that. My like is more of an appreciation. Besides, let's take a step back and say that I'm just a passerby and will be dead in a few months. It's not fair to cheat me like this! The more Qianqian thought about it, the more she felt it made sense, and she convinced herself.

Seeing that the person in front of him did not respond for a long time, Xiao Yuanhuai understood. He laughed briefly and said, "Cousin, I was rude. Don't worry, just pretend that I didn't say anything." After that, he left sadly.

Qianqian stretched out one hand slightly behind him, but finally retracted it and muttered softly: "Hey, I haven't said anything yet!"

The system sighed: "Host, but your refusal is already obvious!"

"Then what can I do? If I had a lifetime, I would have given it my all. But who wants to be in a relationship that has no future, knowing that there is not much time left?"

Although she said so, Qianqian felt a surge of bitterness in her heart, and her eyes were a little red for a moment.

On the other side, after Xiao Yuanhuai left in a daze, he returned to his yard and picked up the box of silver bills that Qianqian had given him from the desk.

He couldn't help but clench his hands, but he smiled self-deprecatingly. He didn't know how long he would have to deal with this pile of things, but he couldn't help but have such thoughts again and again.

Since his rebirth, he has appeared in front of the world according to his own plan. After he achieves fame and becomes an official in the court, he will no longer be treated as a worthless person like in his previous life, and be treated however others want.

In his previous life, after he grew up, he seldom appeared in public. He mostly studied hard in his own yard. He never expected that he would be framed and driven out of the capital before he could make a name for himself.

The fiefdom of Prince Zhennan was close to southern border, quite far from the capital. Furthermore, the princes were not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned. The Prince of Zhennan only went to the capital once every few years to celebrate the emperor's birthday, and his eldest son had never set foot in the capital even once. Everything was missed out like this.

Identity is a big hidden danger after all. For him, tracing his ancestors is the best option, but this will step on the face of the Prime Minister's Mansion after all, so before that, he needs to plan well to protect himself.

Judging from the behavior of his biological father in his previous life, he would definitely not want to confront the Prime Minister's Mansion on his behalf, so he came up with the idea of ​​arranging a fake identity. It's ridiculous to say.

And his stepmother must have gone crazy a long time ago.

So this is a mess. Although he has made a lot of efforts, many things take time, so it’s a mess now.

Even so, he still had the audacity to say that he liked Qianqian and repeatedly asked her what she thought.

Fortunately, Qianqian did not agree. Although I don’t know what she was thinking, it was obvious that Qianqian did not hate him. On the contrary, she treated him very well.

This was the only warmth and purposeless preference he had ever felt in his two lives, so he couldn't help but express his true feelings when Qianqian belittled herself.

Now that he thought about it, it was indeed inappropriate. His concession at this moment did not mean giving up, but rather he had to deal with his own affairs in order to face her with the best and cleanest appearance!