Chapter 7 (2/2)

Ying Yan Long sat down on the ground and panted breathlessly after exerting excessive strength.

”Excellent!”  Hua Ming Zi gave him a thumbs-up sign.

Ying Yan Long smiled and revealed a row of white teeth because no one had praised him for a long time.

Seeing his dazzling smile, Hua Ming Zi was unable to look away.

On such a refined face, such a brilliant smile could also appear and the smile was almost overflowing.

Ying Ying should like this kind of smile.

Hua Ming Zi raised her head and looked towards Qian Ying Ying.  Sure enough, the little girl's s.h.i.+ning eyes were staring at his smile.

”You have to gift this Gongzi a new set of clothes.”  Hua Ming let out a cough to remind Ying Ying not to be impolite.

”Even ten sets is not a problem.”  Qian Ying Ying smiled foolishly and kept her eyes glued on his face.

”Lady does not need to be polite.  It is merely a set of clothes.”  Ying Yan Long said while looking at the woman dressed in a green dress.

Hua Ming Zi raised her eyebrows and did not pa.s.s any comment.  If she is not mistaken, the robe he is wearing is made of expensive silk and the silver thread embroidery is also very beautiful.  Obviously, this person is a wealthy respectable man and naturally, he would not care much for just a set of clothes.

However, a person of such status who did not show his arrogance and instead displayed a willingness to help people in need actually made her very appreciative of him.

”Once again, I wish to thank Gongzi for the help extended.  We will not delay Gongzi's time any longer.”  Hua Ming Zi bowed with her hands clasped ceremoniously and her voice rang out like spring-water, refres.h.i.+ng and clear.

”Make haste to Qingcheng Mountain Villa.”  Ying Yan Long nodded.  ”I will help the driver to get into the carriage.”

”Let me help.”  Hua Ming Zi immediately stepped forward.

After the two people jointly helped the driver to sit in the carriage, Ying Yan Long took the horses' reins and guided them around to face the direction of the main road.

”Go straight on this road and in less than half the time of drinking a cup of tea, you will reach Qingcheng Mountain Villa.”  He turned around to look at the woman dressed in green and his eyes never left her face.

As she was in a hurry to leave, Hua Ming Zi, who was used to being stared at, did not show any annoyance and actually allowed him to stare at her impolitely.

”Thanks to Gongzi.”  After sitting Qian Ying Ying on the front driver seat, Hua Ming Zi held the reins in her hands and turned to face him.   ”Can we have the prestigious name of Gongzi?  When we return home, we will send someone over with a thank you gift.”

”It is just a small gesture.  Lady does not need to thank me.”  Ying Yan Long smiled and gave a slight nod because, in his heart, he knew they would meet again soon.

”This should not be, at least let us know Gongzi's name!”  Qian Ying Ying noticed that from the beginning to the end, he was only looking at Sister Hua and Ying Ying was even more persistent in finding out the person's background.

”It is alright.”  Hua Ming Zi saw the smile on his face that carried a deeper meaning but she really did not have time to think more about it.  ”Gongzi is a man of great character and once again we offer our thanks.”

After giving him a nod, Hua Ming Zi flipped the reins in her hands to urge the horses forward and drove towards Qingcheng Mountain Villa without a backward glance.

Ying Yan Long crossed his arms over his chest and looked at the carriage in the distance.  He was trying to guess how would she react if she knows he is Ying Yan Long?  Even if she is not listed in the list of potential wives, she is still dressed in the shawl and hairstyle of an unmarried woman, so it is still possible for both of them.

No matter how......he, Ying Yan Long is still considered the number one man in this capital city and which woman will not give him face?

When Hua Ming Zi reached Qingcheng Mountain Villa, she anxiously instructed Qian Ying Ying to attend the Flower Appreciation Banquet.  Then immediately she went to look for Steward Lin who was in charge of the villa and requested a doctor to look at the driver.  Steward Lin recognized her and instantly responded to her request for help.

Fortunately, before the doctor arrived, the driver regained consciousness.  The doctor said that the driver had fallen heavily which resulted in the fainting spell.  As long as he rests for a few days, it should not be a problem.  Then Hua Ming Zi gave the driver some money and told him to rest.  When the driver saw the money, he thanked her profusely, short of getting up to bow at her feet.  He also thanked her for not blaming him for taking the wrong path to the villa.

”Take a good rest and I will speak to your Young Miss.  I will not let you go back to be punished.”  If today Qian Ying Ying did not arrive late and the driver did not have to hurry on the journey, this accident would not have happened.

Hua Ming Zi stepped out of the chamber whilst the driver's grateful voice was still profusely thanking her.  She walked with quick steps on the white stone stairs, pa.s.sed through a half-moon carved door and then moved in the direction of the sunlight.

In the Autumn afternoon, the sunlight felt warm and relaxing.  Rows of dazzling chrysanthemums on both sides of the path bid their welcome to guests and every bloom was as big as the palm of a hand.  Hua Ming Zi looked straight ahead and walked towards the chrysanthemum lanterns of the 'Chrysanthemum Garden', ready to meet up with Qian Ying Ying.

Just as she pa.s.sed the colorful chrysanthemums and reached the main door of the hall, she felt something was not right.  Matchmaker Liu was running around with flying footsteps and she was obviously looking for someone.  The ladies who had taken extra care to dress up nicely were also looking at each other with restlessness.

”Hua.......Sister......”  The moment Qian Ying Ying saw her, she came rus.h.i.+ng up to her.  With a face full of excitement, she said.  ”Ying Yan Long has not arrived yet.  Everyone is waiting anxiously for him.  Fortunately, we were late otherwise I would have definitely fallen asleep in front of these chrysanthemums.  Don't they all look the same?  What is so nice to see?”

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