Chapter 343: Deep Love, Unforgettable
Ning Jiewei lowered her eyes, a hint of sadness looming in her eyes.
"My third sister said that Prince Li is very intelligent and has a good eye for people. He also has many wise men around him. If you make an enemy of him, the outcome will be... very bad."
Xu Mingqian was slightly startled.
"My end? Princess Yuexi can even foresee this?"
Ning Jiewei did not answer. She gently grasped his sleeves with her snow-white hands, her charming eyes looking up at him sadly, and they looked into each other's eyes deeply.
"Master Xu, I don't want anything to happen to you."
Originally thought it was a matter of political affairs, unexpectedly it was only her concern. Xu Mingqian's eyes were filled with love, and his fingertips couldn't help but slowly stroked her cheek, leaving a warm glow.
"Don't be afraid. I'll be fine as long as you're here."
Feeling his tenderness, Ning Jiewei's charming eyes fell in shame, her smile was budding, and she was shyly waiting to bloom.
"how you said that?"
His long fingers wandered around, holding her chin, and they looked into each other's eyes again. Xu Mingqian moved closer involuntarily, with a charming smile on his lips.
"With your talent by my side, why should I fear King Li and his men?"
Ning Jiewei brushed his hand away, turned away, and pretended to be angry.
"Hmph, you're so talkative."
"Just now, the dance was so touching, but you didn't understand the meaning; now I'm talking about serious matters, but you are thinking improperly."
Xu Mingqian stared at her infatuatedly, without moving his eyes.
"Just now, what's the difference between now and now? Whenever I see you, my mind is in a state of confusion. I have never done anything righteous."
Ning Jiewei's cheeks gradually became more flushed.
"How can you... say something shameful?"
Xu Mingqian had a gentle expression.
"Weier doesn't like sincere words?"
Ning Jiewei glanced at him and smiled sweetly.
"Who allowed you to call me Wei'er? It's so rude and disrespectful."
Xu Mingqian followed suit and smiled.
"I am guilty, please forgive me, Miss Ning."
Ning Jiewei turned around and faced him.
"If you have thought about it, why do you reject it several times?"
Xu Mingqian's eyes were filled with endless beauty, almost intoxicated, but he still remained rational and tried his best to regain his composure.
"My concern comes from love, not frivolity. Miss Lixian, I always remember you, so I restrain my words and actions and dare not act rashly."
Ning Jiewei felt a little nervous and unconsciously lifted up a corner of her wide sleeves.
"Knowing, is it hard to hold back?"
Xu Mingqian's eyes are like the bright moon and light clouds, delicate and affectionate.
"I am always worried and can't sleep at night."
Ning Jiewei is shy and charming, yet also quite frank and unrestrained.
"What you are thinking about is the scene we first saw?"
Moved by emotion, Xu Mingqian's broad shoulders looked a little awkward.
"Besides that, there are other considerations."
Ning Jiewei bit her lower lip lightly, and her eyes seemed to be filled with the warmth of willows and the spring flowers.
"Then tell me, I'll listen."
Xu Mingqian showed a hint of helplessness on his face, but he politely refused without losing a bit of affection.
"If you are interested, you may as well wait until you marry into the Xu family. The love between a mandarin duck and a phoenix is tender and harmonious, the flowers are in full bloom and the moon is full, and the fish are in the water. You and I can spend a good night together, okay?"
Hearing his perfunctory response, Ning Jiewei curled her lips and responded angrily.
"Who said I'm going to marry you? You're just being sentimental."
Thinking about the age difference, Xu Mingqian couldn't help feeling depressed and inferior, and subconsciously believed it.
"Could it be that the girl has feelings for someone else?"
Ning Jiewei raised her eyes with a hint of pride.
"I won't tell you what I feel."
As she spoke, her slender fingers touched the back of his hand, like ripples on autumn water, charming and seductive.
Understanding what she meant, Xu Mingqian smiled knowingly, covered her hand with his, and held her little hand in his palm.
"You are so childish and charming, really lovely."
"I will find a way to solve today's difficulties. You can go back home and rest without worrying."
Ning Jiewei leaned on his shoulder.
"Well, thank you, Master Xu."
Xu Mingqian smiled, unable to contain his sweetness.
"No need to thank me. It's my duty to protect you."
Ning Jiewei's eyes dimmed as if she was thinking about something, and she started talking about business.
"I have something I want to ask, and I hope Lord Xu will reply truthfully."
Xu Mingqian was so intoxicated that he couldn't extricate himself.
"Okay, you ask."
Recalling what her third sister said and thinking about what had just happened, Ning Jiewei asked anxiously.
"You call it sincerity, is there any reason for your big brother?"
Xu Mingqian answered frankly.
"To be honest, I do."
Ning Jiewei was shocked.
"Big brother really has a plan?"
Xu Mingqian nodded.
"Correct."
The third sister was indeed very good at predicting things, and Ning Jiewei felt a little disappointed.
"So do you have feelings for me?"
Xu Mingqian tightened his palms, conveying his determination.
"My love is deep and lasting."
Ning Jiewei looked at him blankly, feeling a little heartbroken.
"Then why do you still want to listen to big brother's advice?"
Xu Mingqian's face darkened, he didn't look stern, he just blamed himself.
"I have no choice but to do this due to the current situation. I beg for your forgiveness, young lady."
Ning Jiewei withdrew her jade hand and no longer leaned on his shoulder.
"You are using the political situation as an excuse, which means you are not sincere enough."
Recalling Ning Fengzhe's plan, Xu Mingqian mistakenly thought that she was unwilling to be a concubine, and then asked her in a soft voice, showing love and heartache.
"Does the girl have to fight for the position of the first wife?"
Ning Jiewei was looking forward to it and couldn't help but speak quickly.
"More than that. What I wish for is that in your heart, you regard me as more important than your elder brother, more important than the government, and even live for me, even at the cost of everything!"
Xu Mingqian responded patiently.
"Miss, are you speaking from the bottom of your heart?"
Ning Jiewei responded firmly.
"Yes!"
There was a look of sorrow between her brows, which made me feel pity for her; she sat gracefully, her thoughts lingering in my mind as the moon shone.
"For me, are you willing?"
Xu Mingqian's deep voice is full of emotion.
"I'll think about it carefully and let you know later, okay?"
Ning Jiewei pouted her red lips, wantonly and lustful.
"You must not play the game of delaying the war."
Xu Mingqian had no choice but to agree.
"I will give you an answer by the first day of next month at the latest."
Ning Jiewei came closer, touched his hand again and left.
"Then today, I will come to you in a charming way, so that you will remember my kindness."
Hearing that the situation was not right, Xu Mingqian quickly withdrew his hand and warned carefully with a hint of resentment.
"Don't try my patience by touching the willow branches. Spring is in full bloom and is a delight to the eyes. Be careful that I lose my patience and look back to teach you how to behave properly."
Ning Jiewei's eyes were bright and clear.
"Please enlighten me, Master Xu."
Xu Mingqian tapped her head gently, his eyes showing pity.
"You are a very stubborn person."
Ning Jiewei analyzed it clearly, shook his arm, and acted coquettishly without restraint.
"It is not a good idea to tie your hands and feet. Otherwise, if you think about it and finally decide not to give up, what should I do?"
"I just want to find peace of mind. Lord Xu agreed to my request. Is that okay?"
Xu Mingqian smiled helplessly.
"I'll take you home."
Ning Jiewei was stunned.
"Are we going to enter the Xu Mansion now?"
Xu Mingqian looked embarrassed and explained carefully.
"Send you back to Ningguo Mansion!"
Ning Jiewei looked shy.
"If it's inconvenient, my father and mother are here."
Xu Mingqian was embarrassed and at a loss.
"you……"
Ning Jiewei's smile was as sweet as ever, and her charm remained as strong as ever.
"There are many guest rooms upstairs. Lord Xu, please choose whatever you want. I will do whatever you want."
Xu Mingqian was almost speechless.
"I'll gather the secret guards and take you back home."
Ning Jiewei was startled by the dawn.
"Is this what Lord Xu intends?"
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Xu Mingqian relaxed his brows and his embarrassment disappeared.
"You finally understood."
Ning Jiewei was hesitant.
"They are watching, in full view of everyone. Isn't that bad?"
Xu Mingqian was completely speechless.
"you……"
Unable to bear the stern look, he urged calmly.
"Come on, follow me to the carriage."
Ning Jiewei still misunderstood his meaning, and lingered on the spring scenery, sinking into it.
"Don't be so impatient. You have no passion at all..."
As a result, after sending her back to Duke Ning's Mansion, Xu Mingqian left directly, leaving Ning Jiewei standing at the main entrance of the Ning Mansion, dazed and confused.
"Xu Mingqian, you!"
"It's so infuriating, you can't leave!"