bookcurios Chapter 173 Farewell
Chapter 173 Farewell
like?
Maybe she likes it a little?
But if interests are involved, how can a simple liking support the future?
What's more, Zhao He is not that simple at all. However, on second thought, if he is a simple and pure-hearted person, would she still like him?
The answer is obvious, no.
Then he said softly: "Maybe I like her a little, but I still need to consider it. Anyway, there is still a long time to go, so there is no rush."
After saying that, his mind became clear again, and he suddenly realized that Guo Ruo rushed over after hearing the news, probably because of Pei Yuan.
Then he said, "Sister, you are here for Pei Yuan, right?"
Guo Ruo saw that his second sister looked much better and even had the energy to tease him. He knew that she had made up her mind and said with a smile, "As someone who has already broken off an engagement, I am not afraid of my reputation. How can you, a little girl, tease me about this every day?"
Guo Xin smiled. Ever since she came into this world, she had been trying to instill some concepts of equality into her elder sister. Now it seemed that there had been some small results.
At least now, my sister no longer feels that she is not worthy of Pei Yuan because she broke off the engagement, and she is no longer worried about her reputation. As for other things, she will talk about it later.
"Sister, if you miss him, let's find an excuse to visit him tomorrow. If you like him, you should take the initiative to seize the opportunity." As he spoke, his voice became lowered. "Besides, they won't stay in Suining City for long. They may leave here one day."
Guo Ruo was also confused when she heard the news that the Sixth Prince and others had come to Suining City. Although she had never been to school, her grandparents had kept her with them for several years and she knew the current situation. Even though it had been stabilized, the Sixth Prince could not leave Beijing at will before the last moment.
"Is it because of external threats?" Guo Ruo asked carefully. She didn't want this answer to be true.
Guo Xin nodded.
In an instant, the atmosphere fell into depression.
"What about Grandfather?"
Guo Xin picked up the painting on the ground. She didn't know what to do. If the hot weapons from her previous life could be used on this, her grandfather would not have been hurt so much.
"Sister, let's go back first. We can't think of any solution if we stay here."
……
For several days, Guo Xin stayed in the house without going out. When Zhao He and others came to visit her occasionally, she avoided them and stayed in the study to read books.
Her family must be safe in this life, and only as long as her grandfather is alive can the entire He family be preserved, and her lost and recovered family members be protected.
"Second Miss, Sixth Master is going to leave the city soon. The eldest lady asked me to ask you if you would like to see him off." Su Jin walked over in small steps from a distance.
Hearing this, Guo Xin suddenly raised her head, looked at the books and messy papers on the table in front of her, looked out the window, and realized that it was already the agreed time. She stood up and looked down at her clothes, and said, "Am I okay now?"
"Of course you can. Miss, you are better than others without any need to dress up."
Su Jin praised sincerely. She had been following the young lady these past few days. Besides learning how to manage the newly built workshop, she was also serving the young lady.
After getting to know him for the past few days, she found that she really followed a good master and she had made the right choice that day.
"Then go out and see him off."
Guo Xin walked out. He hadn't seen Zhao He for the past few days. On the one hand, he was really worried about the border affairs, and on the other hand, he also wanted to test Zhao He's habit of deliberately concealing things.
Now that he is going to play, he should also see the ball off.
……
In front of the city gate, Zhao He, Pei Yuan and others stood beside the carriage, looking in the direction of Guo Xin's house for a long time.
Pei Yuan looked at Guo Ruo beside him, then looked at Zhao He, and said reluctantly: "If Miss Guo still doesn't want to come, then leave. How can you, with your status, ..."
Upon hearing this, Guo Ruo glared at Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan immediately stopped talking and looked at Guo Ruo with a smile.
"Sixth Master." Guo Xin jumped off the carriage and looked at Guo Ruo and said, "Big Sister."
After saying that, she walked towards Zhao He, her skirt swaying with her steps, as if a flower was blooming.
She took out a lucky charm and said, "I just asked a Taoist priest to draw this for you. May you have a safe journey."
Zhao He took the amulet, stuffed it into his shirt, looked at Guo Xin and said, "I thought you would be very angry, even disgusted with me, and unwilling to come to see me."
Guo Xin smiled and said, "You have known me for such a long time. Could it be that I would do such a thing?"
Zhao He: "You know, sometimes when I worry and fear too much, my mind becomes a little unclear."
"So you're still waiting for me here?"
Guo Xin looked up at Zhao He and suddenly found that Zhao He was quite handsome, with eyes and eyebrows like jade, which was exactly her type.
"Although my mind is sometimes confused, the foundation of many years of education under my teacher is still there." Zhao He felt Guo Xin's gaze and looked down at her.
The two looked at each other, and Guo Xin quickly looked away, saying, "The border is ruthless, and the swords are blind. You must be very careful. If you still have the strength to spare, can you protect my grandfather? He is old, and even if he has experienced many battles, it was many years ago."
During the few days she stayed in the capital, her sister came to tell her about Zhao He's deeds every day. Naturally, she knew that Zhao He in front of her was a rare genius who was both literary and martial.
That's why she dared to make such a request.
Zhao He: "General Huoqi is a general of my Dazhao. He has protected my Dazhao for many days. If he needs it, I will definitely protect him, even if you don't ask."
"Besides, he is your grandfather."
Guo Xin blushed slightly when she heard this. She hadn't expected Zhao He to be so blatant since he had made his feelings clear. However, she hadn't forgotten her business yet. She said, "I've been staying at home these past few days because I'm trying to find a way to deal with the external threat."
He paused and said, "Now we have a solution, but we definitely need the help of the imperial court. Otherwise, it cannot be done by the He family alone. Even if we spend a lot of effort to do it, it may not succeed."
Zhao He said without any hesitation: "If you want to do these things, I will write to my third brother immediately, and you can communicate the rest through letters. After all, foreign invasions are a big deal for the country and the family. If there is a way, we must try it."
Seeing that everything was going as smoothly as expected, Guo Xin looked up at the sky again, took a step back and said, "It's getting late, you still need to get to the next post station, it's time to set off."
Zhao He nodded and got on the carriage.
Guo Xin and Guo Ruo stood aside, looking at different people.
"Write to me when you get the chance!" Guo Xin suddenly shouted towards the carriage.
Zhao He leaned his head out and nodded, unable to hide his smile.
Guo Ru looked around and was relieved to see that not many people noticed this. He took Guo Xin's hand and said, "How dare you be so bold? We are on the road, and there are so many people watching us."
Guo Xin shook Guo Ruo's hand, and said in a coquettish tone: "I know~ As a girl, you shouldn't care so little about your reputation. But if you don't say some things, you will regret it~"
Guo Xin looked in the direction where the carriage was heading, and then looked at the pedestrians hurrying along the road. Everything was peaceful and quiet, and he only hoped that this scene could last a little longer.
Her plan should go smoothly. After all, she had already sent a letter to her parents before coming, and she would probably receive a reply in a few days.