Chapter 27: Implication (2)
What's going on here? Of course, Ye Qinglan did it on purpose.
From the moment she entered the house, she began to slowly set up her plan. From the content of her speech, tone, speed, gaze, even the subtle changes in facial expressions and body language, everything was carefully designed.
Ye Qingning was completely unguarded and fell for it.
Hypnotic suggestion and hypnosis are actually similar in effect. The difference lies in the fact that hypnosis requires a higher level of skill from the practitioner, and the person being hypnotized must fully cooperate, sometimes with the aid of various drugs, to enter a state of hypnotic trance.
Psychological suggestion is much simpler, in short, even using eye movements and speech, allowing the other person to be influenced and suggested by the speaker without realizing it.
Ye Qinglan was proficient in hypnosis and was even more skilled in the various techniques of psychological suggestion. With a slight display, she successfully took down Ye Qingning.
Having achieved her goal, Ye Qinglan didn't linger any longer and smiled as she stood up to bid farewell. Before leaving, she still couldn't forget to give Ye Qingning a grateful glance.
After Ye Qinglan left, Zhi Xia asked in a low voice: "Miss, do you really plan to take care of the tenth miss from now on?" This was indeed not something their own master would say.
Ye Qingning's mind also cleared up a bit at this time, and she recalled the scene just now, feeling somewhat strange. But where exactly was the strangeness, it seemed impossible to say...
Forget it, I don't want to think about these things anymore. Since I promised, I have to keep my word. Besides, tenth sister isn't that annoying. If she really stays behind to accompany me, that's fine too.
Just then, Zheng's wife arrived.
Several maidservants followed, each holding an exquisite and precious brocade box in their hands. As soon as they were opened one by one, the room was suddenly filled with splendor.
A velvet case held a gold hairpin, while the other two boxes contained various types of bangles, rings and necklaces, as well as a complete set of gemstone head ornaments.
Zheng was normally reticent and rarely smiled, but in front of Ye Qingning, she seemed like a different person, with a warm smile on her face: "Ning'er, these are the accessories that were just delivered, take a look and see if you like any?"
Ye Qingning glanced at him casually: "Hmm, it's passable."
"Then let's just leave them all here," said Zheng with a smile. The housekeeper, smiling happily, carefully placed the brocade box into the trunk.
Then, Zheng's mother coughed lightly and the maids all retreated. The room was left with only the two women.
"Tomorrow morning, Ning Er, tidy yourself up and follow me to meet the guests. Your uncle and aunt are coming over to celebrate my birthday, it's a good opportunity for us to discuss your marriage with Jun Yan."
As soon as the lifelong event was mentioned, Ye Qingning also became somewhat flustered and lowered his head without saying a word.
Madam Zheng looked at her daughter, who had grown into a beautiful young woman, and felt both proud and melancholic. It seemed that in the blink of an eye, her daughter had grown up to be this big, and was already at the age where she should be getting married.
As the door of Changyuan Bo's mansion, and Zhengguo Gong's mansion is discussing marriage, it's actually a bit of a high match. However, my brother and sister-in-law have always liked Ning'er, so this marriage should be fine...
At this thought, Zheng said in a low voice: "Tomorrow when you see Junyan, you should avoid him somewhat, do you understand?"
Ye Qing Ning lightly hummed in agreement, but was not as delighted as Zheng thought she would be.
Zheng thought she was just shy and didn't think much of it, and smiled: "Right, your aunt will bring your cousin Xiuyu tomorrow, you should get closer to her then."
Ye Qingning exclaimed, "Will Cousin Xiuyu really come? Isn't she always reluctant to go out?" Gu Xiuyu was born with a solitary nature, spending her days in her own boudoir, rarely interacting with others. She wouldn't even leave the mansion twice a year, and had always been afraid of crowded and noisy gatherings. Why did she agree to come out this time?
"She's only one year younger than you, it's time for her to come out and meet people." Zheng smiled meaningfully.
Most noble girls debut at the age of fifteen or sixteen. After passing twelve or thirteen years old, they can start discussing marriage.
Ye Qingning soon came to her senses and suddenly asked: "Will Brother Gu also come?"
Zheng said uncertainly: "He should come!" After a pause, he added: "He has always been casual and may not be willing to come over."
A hint of disappointment flashed across Ye Qingning's eyes.
Zheng's sensitive perception picked up on something, and she sighed quietly: "He's already twenty this year, but he still refuses to get married. Your aunt can't control him either. However, it's not entirely his fault. That incident back then caused such a huge stir, no other woman could enter his eyes after that."
Ye Qingning pursed her lips and didn't speak.
Zheng didn't want to say more about it and changed the subject with a smile: "You've been quite close to Lan these past two days."
Mentioning Ye Qinglan, Ye Qingning actually had a smile: "Yeah, I get along with her pretty well."
Zheng's eyebrows were slightly raised in surprise. A clean and delicate little face appeared in his mind.
No one knows her daughter's temperament better than herself. Among so many sisters and cousins, there are only a few who get along with her. I really didn't expect that in just two short days, she would become close friends with Lan. It seems that this Lan must have some extraordinary qualities.
It's a pity that in just a few days, everyone from the three houses will return to Zhengzhou. Otherwise, my daughter would have had another playmate.
Ye Qingning remembered what Ye Qinglan had said before, hesitated for a moment, and finally told Zheng Shi: "...... She doesn't want to go back to Zhengzhou, she wants to stay in the capital. I saw her looking so pitiful, so I casually agreed to take care of her."
What?
Zheng was taken aback, and immediately furrowed his brow: "You're also too rash, how can you easily agree to such things?" This is a matter of the three houses, Ye Qingning doing this is no different from inviting trouble.
Ye Qingning muttered in a low voice: "What's wrong with agreeing? Can't I take care of my younger sister?"
Zheng was both amused and annoyed, and shot her a glance: "You, when something happens you don't even use your brain. You still need me to take care of you, how can you take care of others?"
Ye Qingning was speechless, and immediately said strongly: "Anyway, I've already promised her, can't go back on my word. She's so old now, doesn't need someone to watch her all day. At worst, you'll just have to help take care of her together later. Third Aunt won't get angry over such a small thing, will she?"
After hearing this, Zheng was so angry that she couldn't help but cry and laugh at the same time. In just a few words, he had actually pushed all the trouble onto her!
Zheng thought of scolding Ye Qingning a few words, but couldn't bear to. She deliberately put on a stern face and said: "This is something you agreed to, don't blame me for it later. I won't care about this matter in the future!" Although this matter wasn't anything serious, she also couldn't let Ye Qingning be too arrogant.
Ye Qingning nodded casually.
Zheng's willingness to compromise with her means that she didn't really get angry and won't really give up on her. As long as Zheng is willing to step forward and say a few words, Xue probably won't make things difficult for Ye Qinglan either!
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