Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

The front yard was bustling with people celebrating the old lady's birthday, while Dong Jiafu and Cui Yaying were chatting and enjoying the breeze by the lake.

Cui Yaying mentioned Li Mizhen, "My cousin is getting married next month."

"County Princess Qingyun?" Dong Jiafu remembered that the last time she saw her was at Quan Ge'er's full-month ceremony.

Cui Yaying nodded, but her face was not happy. "The other party is her distant cousin, and my aunt made the decision. When my aunt proposed it to her last year, she was very reluctant. I don't know why she suddenly agreed two months ago, and she also said that the sooner the marriage is done, the better."

"Are you worried about her?"

"Well, after I learned about this, I went to look for her. She was even less talkative and less willing to smile than after the rebellion of Marquis Pingyuan. I asked her why but she didn't say anything. But I roughly guessed that there is always someone in my cousin's heart."

Hearing her say this, Dong Jiafu couldn't help but think of Lu Siheng.

Cui Yaying went on to say, "But that person is too complicated and not suitable for my cousin. Maybe she has finally figured it out and doesn't want to wait any longer."

"Since it is Prince Kang's wife who has made the decision, we don't have to worry about the other party's character or family background." Dong Jiafu didn't know what to say.

"Maybe. That man is the son of my aunt's cousin. His family background is not prominent, but he promised my aunt that he would treat my cousin well. My aunt has been worried about my cousin for the past two years. She was afraid that my cousin would be wronged in her future in-laws' family because of the incident with Marquis Pingyuan. That's why she chose this family with a lower status but a family she knows well."

Since she didn't mention Lu Siheng, Dong Jiafu pretended not to know.

As for what happened between Li Mizhen and Lu Siheng, it was none of her business.

"You choose your own path, and the future depends on Princess Qingyun herself. I hope she can figure it out soon."

Cui Yaying sighed softly, "You're right. I hope she can let go of that person in her heart as soon as possible."

At this time, Meng Dong came over and bowed, saying, "Third Aunt, can this servant take Miss Dong away for a while?"

"Where are you taking her?"

Meng Dong stammered and couldn't say anything.

Cui Yaying smiled secretly, "Okay, I'll give the person to you. If I don't let him go, my eldest brother will come to me in person to ask for him back."

After Cui Yaying left, Meng Dong approached Dong Jiafu and whispered, "Shouldn't you keep your relationship with the prince secret? How come Third Aunt also knows about it?"

Dong Jiafu thought that the secret was as secret as a sieve.

"She saw me when I left the villa," Dong Jiafu retracted her gaze, "He asked you to come find me. Where are you taking me?"

"The prince is waiting for you in Chenglin Pavilion."

"Shouldn't he be drinking out front?"

"The prince left early. Afu, let's go over there."

Dong Jiafu hesitated and said, "There are so many people in the mansion today. It would be bad if someone saw us."

"I know a path where we can go without being seen."

Dong Jiafu followed Meng Dong from the small path to Chenglin Pavilion.

After wandering around a lot, they arrived at the place and saw Cui Qi Yan waiting outside the yard. When he saw Dong Jiafu coming up, he took her hand and led her inside.

Dong Jiafu was startled and said in a low voice: "Let me go quickly, or they will see me..."

"Don't worry, they won't dare tell anyone." Cui Qi Yan took her hand and walked towards the study.

Bitao, Luyue and Baiying secretly hid in the corridor and watched the two people walking away hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder.

Only when Meng Dong came over happily did the three of them stand up straight.

Lu Yue pulled Meng Dong closer and asked in surprise, "The prince and Miss Dong are together?"

"Nonsense, isn't it obvious?" Meng Dong rescued his sleeve from her hand.

"Alas, finally all the hardship has paid off. They are such a perfect match. It should have been like this a long time ago." Bitao sighed as she looked in the direction where Cui Qiyan and Dong Jiafu were going away.

"No wonder the prince is in such a good mood recently, it turns out there is something good going on." Bai Ying murmured.

Lu Yue questioned Meng Dong, "Did you know this a long time ago? Why did you hide it from us and treat us as outsiders?"

"Shh..." Meng Dong made a gesture to keep quiet, "You'd better not tell anyone about this."

Bi Tao understood immediately, "We understand."

A person appeared from behind a tree far away from Chenglin Pavilion.

Qin Fangsui raised her hand and saw that her nail was broken from scratching the tree, and blood was flowing out from the gap between the nails.

She ignored it, her hands hanging by her sides, drops of blood falling into the fallen leaves.

Qin Fangsui stared coldly at the gate of Chenglin Pavilion. Why could Dong Jiafu be with Brother Yan, but she had to marry a man who was inferior to Brother Yan in every way, and become a widow at such a young age?

The image of Cui Qiyan smiling at Dong Jiafu magnified in Qin Fangsui's mind. Although she didn't see it clearly, she could feel that the smile must have been gentle and charming.

But this smile did not belong to her.

She was jealous and unwilling.

When she came out from the banquet, she walked here involuntarily, but she didn't expect to see such a scene.

In the study, Dong Jiafu said anxiously, "Today is the old lady's birthday. Can you come back? Don't let anyone look for you everywhere."

"Don't be nervous. I'll let Ji Bai handle it." Cui Qiyan held her in front of him. "I can't take you home today. I want to be alone with you for a while."

Dong Jiafu saw his face getting closer and closer, so she quickly broke free from his arms and looked around the study.

“Not much has changed here…”

When she saw the rocking chair, she quickly looked away.

Cui Qiyan walked towards the desk and said, "Not only here, but other places in Chenglin Pavilion have not changed. If you want to see, we can go out for a walk."

"No, no, it's fine in the study."

Just kidding, if she really went out with him, she would definitely run into Bi Tao and the others. Besides, she had been here for so long, she had been everywhere.

Cui Qiyan picked up the official business on the table and dealt with it. He said to her, "I brought you here so that you can rest. There is a thin blanket on the couch. Remember to cover yourself with it to avoid catching a cold."

Dong Jiafu glanced at the couch behind her and said, "I'm not tired."

"Then find a book you like and read it. We have half an hour, so you can do as you please."

Dong Jiafu took a book from the bookshelf. She had read many of the books there. She turned around and hesitated for a moment between the couch and the rocking chair. Finally, she chose to lean on the couch to read.

The afternoon sun shines in through the window lattices, making people feel warm.

Dong Jiafu read a few pages and her eyelids began to droop. Soon she fell asleep on the couch.

Cui Qi Yan raised his eyes and smiled helplessly, then he stood up and walked over quietly, covering her with a thin blanket. When he saw that he did not wake her up, he returned to the desk.

Dong Jiafu heard a knock on the door in her sleep, and it seemed like someone was talking.

"Prince, it's time to go to the front hall..."

The prince? Dong Jiafu opened her eyes suddenly, and the scene before her instantly made her regain clarity.

"I see." Cui Qiyan stood in front of the study door and turned to look at him, "I woke you up."

"What time is it? Why did I fall asleep?"

Dong Jiafu was a little confused when she took off the thin blanket. Why didn't she remember touching it? Never mind. She didn't know what happened next. She had never fallen asleep in someone's house while celebrating a birthday.

Seeing her hurriedly getting up, Cui Qiyan said gently, "Don't worry, the time is just right, I'll take you there."

"Goodbye, we'd better go our separate ways."

Dong Jiafu tidied herself up, but unfortunately there was no mirror, so she had to ask Cui Qiyan, "You can't see anything, right?"

Cui Qiyan laughed, "If you do this, others will think we are having an affair."

"You still have the nerve to laugh, why didn't you wake me up earlier," Dong Jiafu touched the bun on her head and asked anxiously, "Is this all right?"

Cui Qiyan reached out and straightened her hairpin, "Okay, no one else can see it."

"Then I'll leave--" Dong Jiafu opened the door and left in a hurry.

Cui Qi Yan looked at her back and shook his head, then waited for a while before walking out.