Qin Yining sat on the rose chair, and Pang Xiao bent down to look at her. Their faces were very close, and she could almost smell his unique refreshing scent.
Her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and then it began to beat wildly. Her cheeks were dyed red, and a layer of mist appeared in her bright eyes due to embarrassment and anger.
This person was really …
Qin Yining was almost unable to distinguish his feelings towards Pang Xiao. He was angry at his arrogant and direct actions, but his heart couldn't help but throb.
However, if she really accepted this garden in front of everyone, not to mention offending the Demon Empress, even her father would be suspected by the Emperor of colluding with the enemy and betraying the country.
She didn't have the right to decide whether she wanted to be bound to Pang Xiao, because behind her was the fate of the entire Family Qin.
At this moment, Qin Yining suddenly felt that if Pang Xiao wasn't from Da Zhou, if their two countries didn't have such a relationship, or if she wasn't the daughter of Family Qin, and if Pang Xiao wasn't Pang Zhongzheng's son, then everything would be fine.
After all, there were too many differences between them.
Pang Xiao didn't want to let go of any of her tiny emotions, so he kept watching her carefully. Her red cheeks and watery eyes clearly revealed that she was already moved, but her gradually dimming eyes and pink lips that she couldn't help but purse, also expressed her helplessness and compromise.
Pang Xiao immediately understood Qin Yining's concerns.
As expected, Qin Yining stood up, looked up at Pang Xiao, and said righteously, "I don't accept a reward without any effort. Moreover, I have nothing to do with Little Wang Ye, so I can't accept such a valuable gift for no reason. I ask that Little Wang Ye take back his order."
Such a strong refusal made the womenfolk come back to their senses from the dream-like declaration. Some of the clear-headed women who understood national affairs understood Qin Yining's meaning.
Of course, there were also people who secretly scolded Qin Yining for not knowing what was good for him.
"Who is Little Wang Ye?" To be so courteous to a woman, it was a blessing that she had accumulated over eight lifetimes. Qin Yining actually dared to forcefully reject her and even said such hurtful words like "this has nothing to do with you". Wasn't she afraid that Little Wang Ye would kill her in a fit of anger?
The scene fell silent. Just as the Sun Clan members stood up worriedly, fearing that Pang Xiao would break Qin Yining's neck in a fit of anger, Pang Xiao burst into laughter.
"You're still looking down on me. My self-esteem is almost gone because of you." He no longer called himself This King.
"Wang Ye, please be careful with your words," Qin Yining frowned, "I'm sure Wang Ye already understood what I said just now. Wang Ye and I don't walk the same path, so I ask Wang Ye to conduct yourself with dignity. "
"It doesn't matter if we don't walk the same path. I'll just walk the same path as you. I like you and want to please you. This is my own business and has nothing to do with you."
Qin Yining's almond-shaped eyes widened. She didn't expect this person to be so thick-skinned. He even dared to say such words in public!
"Sister Yi, if you don't like it, I definitely won't force you. Think about it, when have I ever forced you before?"
When Qin Yining thought about that forced kiss, her face flushed red. She really wanted to give this thick-skinned guy a good beating.
Pang Xiao didn't seem to notice and continued to smile, "This garden is just to tease you. In the future, if you don't want it, I definitely won't force you. However, you'll have to bear with it this time. This morning, I've already signed the deed to the land and the house in your name. I'm sure that when you return home, your head shopkeeper will give it to you. "
"You …" Qin Yining was stunned.
"Alright, alright, it's my fault." In order to see her expression clearly, Pang Xiao bent down to her height again. While observing her expression, he softened his tone and coaxed her, "Don't be angry, alright? I won't be like this in the future, just this once. "
Qin Yining looked at Pang Xiao, who was speaking to her so nicely, and found it hard to associate him with the rumored murderous man who killed without blinking an eye.
It was also because he was such an iron-blooded and domineering person that she was moved by his gentleness in front of her.
Pang Xiao had prepared the deed to the land and the house in advance and forced it on her. He had cleared most of the suspicion on her and her father, and he had also taken the blame for her.
She was the one who had benefited from it, but outsiders would scold him for forcing her.
Qin Yining looked at Pang Xiao with a complicated gaze. He couldn't refuse anymore.
Pang Xiao laughed. He felt that she looked like a snowy white rabbit, even her rabbit ears drooping. He couldn't help but want to pat her head.
However, he knew that his high profile declaration had already achieved the goal of intimidating some people for her. If he went too far, there would be people criticizing her behind her back.
In any case, there were still many opportunities, so there was no rush.
Pang Xiao turned back to sit at the head of the table.
Qin Yining also sat back thoughtfully.
At this time, the Empress' expression was extremely ugly.
The Emperor doted on her, but the Emperor had never been so gentle to her.
Also, the Emperor was an old man about the same age as her father. Prince Zhongshun was such a handsome and extraordinarily handsome man.
The Emperor had just awarded her the Changchun Garden, and Qin Yining had received the Ning Garden, which was even better than the Changchun Garden.
If Qin Yining had seduced the Prince Zhongshun, then it would be fine. But now, even an idiot could see that in the relationship between Qin Yining and the Prince Zhongshun, the Prince Zhongshun was the weaker party!
In terms of men and decency, the Empress had lost completely. Even the beauty that she was so proud of and confident in was slightly inferior to Qin Yining, who was like a blooming spring flower.
The Empress secretly gritted her teeth. She had a belly full of anger, but she couldn't vent it.
Pang Xiao stood up at this time. "Everyone, please do as you please. This King still has matters to attend to, so I won't keep you company. "After saying this, he ignored the Empress and only smiled at Qin Yining. Then he left with Huzi.
The steward guarding the garden came in and bowed to Qin Yining.
"Master, Wang Ye ordered this humble one to listen to your orders in the future. This humble one kowtows to Master."
Great, the garden that the Empress had been so eager to borrow for the banquet was now Qin Yining's!
When the womenfolk looked at Qin Yining and the Empress again, their gazes were very subtle.
Qin Yining felt that Pang Xiao had given her a hot potato. But things had already gotten to this point. Since she couldn't refuse, she wasn't someone who couldn't take responsibility. Moreover, the Empress' ashen face really pleased her.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Rise." Then she looked at the Empress and bowed respectfully. "I will listen to Niangniang's orders."
The Empress glared at Qin Yining's young face that was so beautiful that it made her angry. After a while, she squeezed out the words from between her teeth. "Return to the palace!"
She stood up angrily and turned to leave.
Cao Yuqing and Cao Guojiu's wife hurriedly chased after her.
The womenfolk of the other families didn't get to eat the banquet. They had walked so many mountain roads in vain. However, they didn't dare to linger. They could only follow the Empress' footsteps and quickly leave.
On the other hand, Qin Yining calmly watched the Empress leave. She magnanimously sat back down and poured herself a cup of wine and took a sip.
The old madam, the Sun Clan, Second Furen, and Seventh Xiaojie didn't leave. This was because in the Empress' eyes, they were all part of Qin Yining's group. Moreover, the old madam didn't know how to treat Qin Yining right now.
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