Quick Wear: Pampering Your Lover

Half a month has passed since that day.

These days, Mingzhen often sneaks out of the house to play with Zhu Xi. The two have similar interests and hobbies and are very compatible. Now they call each other Ah Zhen and Ah Xi.

Qi Shanyu was very hostile to Zhu Xi at first and tried every means to prevent them from meeting each other, but later on for some reason he stopped stopping them from getting along.

The same was true for Shao Yi. Ming Zhen found it unbelievable that these three of them could have such a long conversation.

But she never liked to think too much and wouldn't interfere. It would be best if they could get along harmoniously, so Mingzhen wouldn't have to bother trying to mediate.

However, what bothered her most was that Prince Rao often asked her out, saying that he wanted to apologize for his rudeness that day. Mingzhen had always refused on the grounds of poor health in the past few times. Unexpectedly, not only did Rao Chen not give up, but he became more and more courageous.

There was no choice but Mingzhen to agree this time.

On this day, in a private room on the sixth floor of Wangyue Tower, a man and a woman were glancing at the door from time to time, looking forward to something.

The man concealed the excitement in his eyes by drinking tea, while the woman was immersed in anxiety and uneasiness, so she did not pay attention to the expressions of the people around her.

Soon, a woman wearing a conical hat pushed open the door and stepped into the strange atmosphere.

Rao Chen immediately stood up, "Miss Qi."

Minglan also greeted the people, but his eyes wandered slightly, and he was a little afraid to look at Mingzhen.

Mingzhen took off his bamboo hat and placed it in the hands of Ah Yue, who was following closely behind him. He smiled at the two of them, revealing a faint dimple on his face. "Prince Rao, Second Miss Ming."

Mingzhen had just sat down across from them when she saw Minglan hesitantly bowing to her. "Ms. Qi, I apologize for my rude words to you at the banquet last time. I was thinking of my sister at that time, and I couldn't control my emotions for a moment..."

"Second Miss Ming, I don't mind what happened last time. You don't have to come and apologize..." Ming Zhen turned his gaze to Ming Lan, touched his cheek, and smiled. "But... I'm curious, are your sister and I really that similar?"

"No, just a little bit of a resemblance. I'm sorry." Ming Lan changed the subject somewhat abruptly. "I heard that Miss Qi just came to the capital from Jiangnan. I wonder if she is used to it?"

Mingzhen heard the tentative tone in her words and smiled slightly: "I'm used to it. Brother treats me very well."

"I wonder why Miss Qi's elders didn't come to the capital together? I was thinking of going with Brother Chen to visit them."

Rao Chen frowned.

Isn't it a bit inappropriate to ask about someone's family affairs when you just met them?

"My brother and I have no father or mother..." Mingzhen lowered his head, looking very sad.

Seeing Minglan wanted to ask more questions, Rao Chen immediately interrupted with a frown: "Okay, let's have lunch first."

The food was almost ready and looked delicious. Mingzhen was a little greedy, so he nodded.

The three of them ate in harmony, and Rao Chen frequently picked up food for her. Ming Zhen glanced at Ming Lan, who was suppressing his anger, and raised his lips in a mocking manner.

Sister, this is the man you like. You even gave up your own sister to marry him...

She pushed the dish that Rao Chen picked up aside and did not eat it.

Rao Chen saw this and felt a little disappointed, completely forgetting that his fiancée was there.

......

The capital city is full of joy these days, not only because the Spring Banquet is coming soon, but also because a happy event is about to take place.

It was the engagement between the second lady of the Ming family and Prince Rao.

The wedding was originally scheduled for an auspicious day in March of the following year, but one day a Taoist priest came and insisted that the two must get married before the Spring Banquet, otherwise disaster would occur.

It is better to believe it than not, so after the two families discussed it, they set a new date for the wedding.

Qi Shanyu naturally also received the invitation.

He brought Mingzhen into Rao's mansion. At that time, many officials had already arrived at the mansion and were congratulating Minister Ming and Prince Yi. Qi Shanyu stepped forward, presented gifts and congratulations, and Mingzhen also flattered them with a few words.

However, when they saw the woman behind Qi Shanyu, their pupils suddenly shrank.

"Azhen!"

Mrs. Ming shouted excitedly and stepped forward to grab Mingzhen's arm, "Azhen! You're back..."

Minister Ming stood aside, showing nothing unusual, but his slightly trembling fingertips revealed his inner turmoil.

While Prince Yi was shocked, he also felt it was a pity. They had been very satisfied with Mingzhen, their future daughter-in-law, but a woman who had been missing for a year could never become the Crown Prince's Consort of their palace.

The officials around looked over here curiously. Mingzhen was a little frightened and looked at Qi Shanyu helplessly.

Qi Shanyu patted Mingzhen's shoulder to show his comfort, then bowed to Minister Ming and his wife and said, "Could you please move over and talk to Xuanzhi?"

At this time, the couple no longer cared about their second daughter's wedding. They immediately borrowed a room in the Rao Mansion and took their people there, leaving Prince Yi and his wife to hold on for the time being.

Although Prince Yi and his wife were somewhat unhappy, their beloved eldest daughter had returned, and they could not stop her from recognizing her. Moreover, they had been somewhat fond of Mingzhen, the sweet-mouthed and lovable child, so they agreed.

On this side, as soon as they entered the side room, Mrs. Ming couldn't wait to hug Ming Zhen.

"My dear daughter, I finally see you! I'm glad you're alive, I'm glad you're alive..."

Minister Ming also looked at his eldest daughter with red eyes, whom he had not seen for a long time. Ming Zhen seemed to be infected by this atmosphere and his eyes turned red unconsciously.

"Are you really my parents? I, I don't remember anything from the past..."

"My poor Ah Zhen..." The couple became even more sad, feeling guilty and in pain.

Qi Shanyu waited silently for the others to calm down. After arranging Ah Zhen behind the screen, he slowly lowered his voice and spoke to the two of them, "Master Ming, Madam Ming, Ah Zhen was kidnapped by bandits for a whole year. During this time, she suffered an unknown amount of pain and lost her memory. She was accidentally rescued by General Shao and later became my sister, Qi Zhenyu..."

He told all this in detail. Of course, he told all this only because he knew the couple's personalities. The couple was famous for doting on their daughters and loved both of them very much. Therefore, Mingzhen's personality was also outspoken and coquettish.

But now, the couple looked at this beautiful but timid girl sitting obediently behind the screen and felt heartbroken beyond words.

At that time, Mingshu's mother was ill, and Mingzhen and Minglan were in trouble, so they arranged for the two sisters to go to Xiangshan Temple to pray for their grandmother. Unexpectedly, due to their negligence, one of their daughters was lost.

Mrs. Ming cried all day long, and Minister Ming had not slept well for a long time.

Not long after, the three of them finished their conversation and Mingzhen also walked out from behind the screen.

Before Madam Ming could even open her mouth, Ming Shu was eager to comfort his daughter, who was bowing her head in self-deprecation: "Don't be afraid, Ah Zhen. Your father and mother will always be by your side. At most, we can support you for the rest of your life!"

Madam Ming held Mingzhen's hand expectantly, "Azhen, are you willing to go back home with your mother?"

Mingzhen hesitated for a while and shook his head.