Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 54: Discussion

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By Qian Lu

Chapter 54

Discussion

Leaving that beautiful and noisy front courtyard, Murong Shu Qing lightly kneaded her head, and sat down on that winding corridor. She took a deep breath of the autumn night with its cold night wind, her headache was a little bit better. If she did not run away, she did not know what things that Princess wanted to do more.

Calligraphy was the only talent that she could actually do, it was because Paternal grandfather was a great expert in calligraphy in the past, so she also liked it. She insisted on practicing it for several years, so this could be said as her small accomplishment. When she came here later, she could only use a writing brush, Unexpectedly, her writing was actually better and better. But if she was in a tangle with that Princess, she was afraid that she could only faint.

She always liked a bleak, mysterious and misty night in the past, so even in this different place, she was also used to appreciate all kind of magnificent scene at nights. Once she sat down, Murong Shu Qing was not in a hurry to leave, she pulled Lu Yi who was always standing behind her to sit down. The two people were leaning on the stone pillar at the winding corridor, watching at the clear bright sky, that was stroking lightly by the moonlight to become a beautiful pavilion.

The beautiful scenery, peaceful time, as if it was the charm of a magnificent beauty, but it was not for a long time. At a distant place, she could see vaguely two small silhouettes who were hooting and coming. Lu Yi promptly got up, and respectfully stood behind Murong Shu Qing.

“What you have said, is wrong, what I have said, is right.” The boy argued strongly.

“You talk nonsense, what I have said, is right.” The girl disagreed with his opinion.

“I am right.”

“I am right:”

Qi Feng Zhuo? Qi Yu? These two young guys usually were following each other closely liked conjoined babies, they would stick together, what was the reason that they were quarreling today! In order to rescue her own ears, Murong Shu Qing did not have any choice but to interrupt the two people who were in dispute, she said: “What are you two quarreling about?”

The two people who were quarreling, were shock when they heard the sudden voice, they finally discovered Murong Shu Qing whom they did not see before, under the moonlight at the winding corridor. After they saw her, the two people excitedly ran to come over, one person on each side was pulling Murong Shu Qing’s sleeves, both of the people on the left and right, said a sentence: “Shu Qing jiejie, tell us, who is right between the two of us.”

Her head was already a little bit better a moment ago, it began to ache again because of their quarreling noises, so Murong Shu Qing promptly raises her hands to prevent them from shaking her sleeves, she asked: “Alright, you guys tell me what the matter is, then I will know who is right and who is wrong ah?”

Qi Feng Zhuo glared one glance at Qi Yu who was beside him, he tried to be the first to talk and said: “The Great Tutor Daren asked a question yesterday, what was the origin of a big country? Who found a country? I said the monarch was the origin of a country, the soldiers found a country. She said the people were the origin of a country, the peasants found a country.” If he had known it earlier, he would not tell her immediately after the class, as she wanted to argue with him now!

Qi Yu unrestrainedly glared back, she said with courage and self-confident: “The origin was just exactly that.” She indeed asked her father, how could she be wrong.

“You ~.”

Looking at the two people who wanted to quarrel again, Murong Shu Qing immediately asked: “Alright, do not quarrel, you guys tell me your own reasons.”

The young Qi Feng Zhuo pretended to cough twice, and showed his young adult manner, he said while he was swaying his head: “The monarch who was respected by the ancient generations, was the origin of a country, the strong soldiers who could defend, were a tool to find a country. So the monarch was the origin of a country, and the soldiers found a country.”

Looking at him earnestly worded each of his words, along with the way he looked, Murong Shu Qing restrained her smile, lightly nodded and gave him a praising smile.

Qi Yu who was at the side, angrily humphed, she showered down her wise opinion: “The people were numerous, if there was no person, how could there be a country ah. If there was nothing to eat, one could not even fight to protect the country, and one would be dead due to starvation, the peasants were certainly the most important.”

“You quibble.”

“You are ignorant.”

“You ~.”

The two young people were quarreling again just liked cockfighting. They could not refute the other person, but they did not want to abandon their beliefs either.

“Stop quarreling.”

Murong Shu Qing helplessly and softly called out to stop those two young kids’ quarreling, the two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, opened their intelligent and pure eyes, and they were staring at Murong Shu Qing without blinking, they asked: “Shu Jing jiejie, you say it, who is right?”

Who was right? Murong Shu Qing sighed in her heart, she gently smiled and answered: “Both of you are right.”

Her answer did not get any approval from these two young kids, Qi Feng Zhuo’s face showed his disappointment and he said: “Humph, you want to fool us, and give us a perfunctory answer ah! In any case, I am definitely right.”

Qi Yu slightly raised her charming face, she said with a disdained in her face: “I definitely do not want to waste my time to dispute with you.”

This side did not appear to yield either: “Humph, who wants to.”

Finished speaking, and after mutually glaring one glance at each other, the two people walked to each side. Each of them refused to acknowledge the other person and dispersed out.

Looking at the two resentful small figures who disappeared from her vision, Murong Shu Qing lowly laughed, this was exactly the legend’s innocent playmates, innocent childhood friends.

The tranquility was finally restored in her ears, Murong Shu Qing’s head was leaning on the stone pillar, she slightly closed her eyes. Lu Yi who was always behind her and silent, slightly hesitated and asked: “Miss, who is right between the two of them ah?”

Murong Shu Qing opened her eyes, looked towards Lu Yi whose eyebrows showed that she was thinking deeply, she was rather happy in her heart. She always encouraged them to reflect on many things, if they had any question or opinion, they could just say it out. Murong Shu Qing wanted to hear what her opinion was, so she gently asked: “What do you think?”

Lu Yi muttered to herself for a moment, and said: “What Young Miss said, was reasonable.” She had seen many people who would sell their own children for foodstuff, and ruined their families. If not because of her family had numerous younger siblings during that time, and could not raise her, she would not allow herself to be sold to a rich family’s household to be a servant girl, and she was sold to the Murong’s family in the end. If she did not follow Miss, what kind of destiny would she have?

Looking at her dignified expression, she (MSQ) knew that she (LY) recalled her unpleasant past event. Not wishing for her to be immersed in her own thought, Murong Shu Qing pulled her to sit down, and said: “Both of them are right.”

“Both are right?” Lu Yi puzzled over, she thought that Miss did not want to hurt any of the Young Masters so that she casually said that they were both right a moment ago, as it turned out, were both of them really right?

Lu Yi appeared to be interested with this question, so Murong Shu Qing patiently and quietly explained: “According to the Ministry of Revenue’s point of view, the people was the origin of a country, and the peasants found a country, this was not wrong. If a country does not have foodstuff, the people can not eat fully, can not dress warmly, there is no way for the people to live, this kind of country is not even a country anymore. According to the Ministry of War’s point of view, the monarch was the origin of a country, and the soldiers found a country, this was not wrong either. When the country is rich again, if there is no strong and powerful troops to guard the country, so the country can be at somebody’s mercy. So both of them are right.”

“Then, this question has many answers?” As it turned out, one question did not necessarily have only one answer, it was not a matter of being right or wrong.

Murong Shu Qing nodded her head and smilingly said: “Yes, one has to look at one’s point of view to make a decision. That Great Tutor who raised this question, would not ask them to agree to each other’s answers. But they do not understand it so they ask their families, and the families pass through the answers to them so they know the opinions of the cabinet ministers within the Imperial court. Moreover, these children will be the pillars of the country in the future, so they can accidentally know the opinions, this question is a really good question.”

Originally, the Empress did not have any son, so the Emperor did not pick any Crown Prince either (his sons from the concubines), the Empress finally gave birth to the Emperor’s son and became the mother of the country this year, in other words, the argument about the heir position would officially start. This question was actually a main focus for those Princes, their answers were the most important. After all, how would a monarch answer these two questions, would influence the whole country’s development and destiny.

What Murong Shu Qing said, Lu Yi only understood half of it, but she still admiringly and adoringly looked at her, and smilingly said: “Miss, you are so awesome, you understand everything!”

Did she understand everything? Murong Shu Qing got up, her thin figure that was under the moonlit night, looked even thinner. Slightly raising her head, her gaze looked at the bright moon, at that flickering stars that were lingering on. For a long time, she only lowered her head and said: “Lu Yi, understanding everything needs to have some experiences, and these experiences, whether they are from personal experiences or indirect knowledges. But there are certainly sadness, suffering, helplessness, feeling loss within those course of events. Consequently ____ understanding is not necessarily a good thing, not understanding is not necessarily a bad thing either. If you have somebody who can protect you for a lifetime and this person does not understand it, that is still a kind of happiness.”

The late autumn night was gradually cooler, the night breeze was blowing her skirt and hair, raising a wave of ripples, but only her skirt and black hair were tangling in disarrayed. The bright moon was gradually shining on the top of the branches, but it was a pity that this green forest was hidden by the winding corridor, one could only see the traces of the moon.

The night was cold, so Murong Shu Qing faintly said: “I am tired, let’s go!” The dark green silhouette was accompanied by the cool breeze, walking under the moonlight to the deepest of the winding corridor, and go to Die Cui Xiao Su where one could smell the tea fragrant.

Sian’s notes:
Oh common, Qian Lu… You seriously can’t find another name for MSQ’s young cousin? Her two young cousins, one of them is called Qi Yu. In pinyin it’s the same as MSQ’s small Uncle, Qi Yu. But the Yu’s character is different. Qi Yu, the young girl, uses jade character (玉) as her uncle’s Yu, uses rain character (雨). The jade character is usually used for a girl’s name, while rain character might be used for both girl & boy, but probably mostly for a boy’s name. As this rain character is the same as the Yu character in Yan Yu (MSQ’s bodyguard).

Those two young kids are so cute… I think I agree with Qi Yu’s answer. Speaking about these two young kids, I kind of miss Xing Hun & Xing Yue.

Just making sure that you understand where the two kids’ point of views come from. Qi Yu is the daughter of MSQ’s big uncle who is the head of the Ministry of Revenue so her point of view is based on her father’s POV. While Qi Feng Zhuo is the son of MSQ’s small uncle who is a General at the Ministry of War (Department of Defense in modern time) so his POV is based on his father’s POV also. I’m not on any of those people sides, but I still think Qi Yu is right. 😃😃

MSQ was thinking about her modern life again… 😭😭😭

Chapter 53: Birthday Feast (Part 2)

Chapter 55: Going On An Outing (Part 1)

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 53: Birthday Feast (Part 2)

Posted Ch 52 yesterday so make sure you read that chapter first. Finally MSQ showed off her talent. Eat that, annoying Princess!!

By Qian Lu

Chapter 53

Birthday Feast (Part 2)

“Ink stone?” When Murong Shu Qing took out the object, many people produced surprise and disappointed voices, the stuff that was presented, actually caught them off guard. Minister Qi liked calligraphy, so playing with ink was a common thing, but giving him an ink stone was too ordinary. Moreover, if one wanted to give him an ink stone, it should be a rare thing ah, but the ink stone that was on Murong Shu Qing’s hand, did not have any distinguishing feature, so everybody was greatly disappointed.

When the first two gifts appeared, Chu Qing was also staring at that small wooden box, but it was actually an ink stone that the palace maids would not even look at! She could not help to make a sneering sound. She was still thinking that it was some kind of a treasure!

However, the people who were sitting at the Master’s table, had not made any sound, but they were still carefully observing that dark ink stone. Since Murong Shu Qing gave it personally, it must have been an unusual thing. Under the quiet observation, the texture of the black ink did not appear to be the same as a black stone material or clay ceramic. Even though it was not filed with a luster of light, but its color was elegantly glossy, the texture looked like silk.

Qi Zhong Lin took the ink stone from Murong Shu Qing’s hand, and quietly fiddled with it, the shape of the ink stone was square, it was rather thick, all around it were engraved with fish like scales’ decorative design. The thickness was engraved carefully, except for the fish like scales on the outside, there was no other thing. Stroking it lightly, it was soft and smooth as a flesh, exquisite, solid and glossy.

Qi Zhong Lin suddenly recalled something, he impatiently and softly stroke it on the wall, he could only hear a low and muffled sound, it was not sharp and clear, it looked like there was a force that was absorbing the sound. However, the muffled sound was uninterrupted for a long time.

After listening to this muffled sound, Qi Zhong Lin unexpectedly lost his self-control, and cried out in alarm: “Mo Yan (ink stone)!”

Then he was caressing and stroking it gently as if he loved it so much, and did not pay any attention on everyone’s gazes that were puzzling over.

Everyone in the front courtyard was looking at each other in dismay, as they did not understand why Qi Zhong Lin was so excited about. That was really an ink stone, everybody had already seen it earlier, why did Minister Qi look like he just finally found out that it was an ink stone?!

Minister Qi was absorbed with fiddling with the ink stone, so he would not give any explanation to them. They did not have any alternative but to change their sights to Murong Shu Qing, and could only see that she was sitting tranquilly with a faint smile, and did not want to explain either.

Looking for a long time, nobody could really see any indication, Qi Yu wrinkled his mountain-like eyebrows, and turned around to look at Murong Shu Qing, he asked: “What is that?” He had never seen that his old father loved something like this, what kind of treasure was it after all?

Qi Yu’s question was also the same question that everybody wanted to ask, so they restrained in making noises in the front courtyard, nobody wanted to miss the answer.

“Mo Yan (ink stone).” Murong Shu Qing’s indifferent voice made everyone feel disappointed again, they naturally knew that it was an ink stone. But what special thing that this ink stone had??

Murong Shu Qing softly smiled, she did not plan to inform them. Moreover, she did not really say anything wrong either, this ink stone was called ‘Mo Yan’ ink stone. Using Cang Yue’s Xuan Bing lake ____ the unique and rare ink jade rock made the ink, so this ink could be used quickly, it would preserve the heat in the brush. Moreover, the ink was easy to dry, and wash completely. That was the best quality of the ink stone, an absolute gem. Because the whole rock was black, it was called ____ Mo Yan.

Mo Yan was very rare, there might not be five items in the whole world, they were mostly hidden within Cang Yue. Murong Shu Qing racked her brain for a long time to search for this rare world treasure, for this elderly person whom she respected dearly and admired. It was normal that the other people could not see it. Just let them think that it was an ordinary ink stone, was also possible.

It was only a thing that one could put on the table, what was good about it, could it be that Minister Qi got confused. Even Xing gege was always staring at that ink stone. No matter how Chu Qing looked at it, it was only a thing that would be put on the table.

Unable to see Murong Shu Qing’s relax appearance, Chu Qing was still not willing to let her get away, she let her to be in the center of attention a moment ago, and just wanted to humiliate her today.

“The Murong’s family is worthy to be an influential family within Dong Yu, these gifts were also novelty and unique. This Princess had admired Miss Qi for many years, since I met Miss Murong today, I should ask for advice properly. You should not let this Princess be disappointed!” This public praise also had a hidden mock, some people could hear that Chu Qing wanted to embarrass Murong Shu Qing.

But Prince Rong Ning and Minister Qi did not say anything, so everyone also kept silent, and they still quietly observed to see any change.

This Princess deliberately made things difficult to Shu Qing. Qi Yu looked at Murong Shu Qing and said with a clear voice: “Shu Qing, do not decline anymore, show your talent, and let them see it.”

In his opinion, Murong Shu Qing was elegant and outstanding, knowledgeable and unique, even if her talent could not be compared to his younger sister, it was surely not ordinary either. If she kept shirking, it was probably because of her modesty, and she did not like to show off. Since this Princess was so aggressive, there was no need to be courteous anymore.

Murong Shu Qing slightly looked distracted, heavens, did her small Uncle really think that she was a talented girl? Did he not see He Xiang Jun who kept sending him a meaningful look continuously? Even when Qi Rui heard it, his face was changed. Bowing her head to force a smile, how did she want to deal with this next? She could not sing! She was not able to dance! She was an amateur in playing a stringed instrument! She was even more rotten in composing a poem! Her head was suddenly aching, she really wanted her cold to become more serious! If she fainted now, that should be a fortunate timing!

“Shu Qing, just go.”

Qi Zhong Lin’s strong and powerful voice suddenly came through, it startled Murong Shu Qing and made her promptly lift her head! Unexpectedly, she looked at that wise and calm eyes.

Murong Shu Qing slightly frowned her eyebrows, Qi Zhong Lin knew that Murong Shu Qing did not have any talent, why did he still want her to go?! Could it be that ____

The two people were looking face to face at each other, Murong Shu Qing suddenly smoothed her eyebrows, that faint smile was raised again. She got up to look at everyone, finally looked at Chu Qing’s provocative eyes, she answered with a clear voice: “Since it is like this, Shu Qing will do it.”

Murong Shu Qing whispered several sentences at the side of Lu Yi’s ear, Lu Yi answered and retreated out. Walking slowly to the side of Qi Zhong Lin, Murong Shu Qing smilingly said: “Maternal grandfather, I want to borrow the Mo Yan ink stone for me to use.”

Qi Zhong Lin had a smile on his face and nodded, handed over the Mo Yan ink stone that was on his hand. Going to the middle of the courtyard, Lu Yi already prepared a big table. Murong Shu Qing took that Mo Yan ink stone, and smilingly said: “I am borrowing somebody’s work to congratulate Maternal grandfather using this Mo Yan ink stone to write a rhyming couplet.”

Everybody could only see that she clenched the Mo Yan ink stone tightly, using a slight strength, she slightly rotated it, the Mo Yan ink stone was actually broken into two! Her left and right hands were holding each of the ink stone, under a careful look, there was actually another activity! One hand was making an eye, the other hand was making an X, when they were merged together, the head was hidden in between, it seemed like fine scales from the body of the fish. After they were separated, and flipped around, they were unexpectedly a writing about military and two mythological animals! The design of this ink stone was elaborate like this, and unique, so it was indeed a premium product.

Murong Shu Qing put down the two Mo Yan ink stones that were on her left and right hands, and returned to the front of the Master’s table. Her right hand was holding wine and her left hand was holding tea. With the sounds of bewildering from everyone, she poured a little wine and tea inside both of the ink stones.

What was she trying to do? Everyone was watching attentively at her, waiting until Lu Yi separately grounded the ink stones properly. Murong Shu Qing walked back to the front of the table, displayed the papers on the left and right, and everyone could see that she picked up the two writing brushes at the same time. She dipped each one in the ink stones, slightly closed her eyes, when she opened her eyes again, her appearance was as clear as an empty spirit.

Her hands were rising and falling freely and naturally, the power of the writing brushes were smooth and easy. She unexpectedly _____ wrote with both of her hands together!!

Two agile writing brushes were already finished writing the rhyming couplets. The family servants slightly raised up the rhyming couplet so that everyone could see the words:

A family exists like a spring iris and orchid with its own charm

A person as a pine and cypress that are always new every year

Writing with both hands, the calligraphic styles were completely different, the left side was using an elegant calligraphic style, and the right side was using a regular style. Coupled with the strength and gentleness, they looked as if they were extremely bold and unrestrained, but they could be cleverly mixed into a tranquil style.

Xuan Tian Xing praises with a clear voice: “Good words.”

The regular script of the calligraphic style and writing technique were exquisite, the thickness and thinness were in between, outstanding talent and very elegant, the expression was very natural. The writing from the regular script was skillful and free, firm and boundless, imposing and bold, the strokes were clear and powerful. Not many people could accomplish to write like these at the same time, but the reason why someone liked to write with both hands, was to place a particular emphasis on a certain writing hand, while the other hand would just make a few mistakes. But these two papers that were in front of his eyes, were both wonderful, there was no mistakes.

Examining it carefully again, the ink that was for the left semi-cursive written script was rather light and soft, slightly carrying a bright luster. The ink that was for the right regular written script was thick and heavy, the wine enhanced its thickness. The same writing brush, the same paper, the same ink stone, but using the tea and wine, they made it totally different. The ink marks were actually very different also, was this the mystical thing that the Mo Yan ink stone could do?

Murong Shu Qing, What other new surprise could you still show me? When Xuan Tian Xing raised his head again to look for Murong Shu Qing, there was only that calligraphy rhyming couplets that were in front of him in this front courtyard, her shadow was nowhere to be found!

Sian’s notes:
I try to look more information about this Mo Yan ink stone to see if there’s something special about this type of ink stone but can’t find anything except the fact that the brush, ink, paper and ink stone are called the Four Treasures of the Study used in the calligraphic traditions. The Chinese words for these are 笔墨纸砚 (bi-brush), (mo-ink), (zhi-paper) & (yan-ink stone). That Mo Yan name come from the mo in ink & yan in ink stone.

MSQ hates being in the center of attention but unfortunately, she’ll always be in the center of attention whether she likes it or not.

Hikari provided me with a sample of the stone screen that was mentioned in the previous chapter. Here’s the website if anybody wants to see it: http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2015/saturday-at-sothebys-chinese-art-n09360/lot.697.html

Chapter 52: Birthday Feast (Part 1)

Chapter 54: Discussion

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 52: Birthday Feast (Part 1)

Bonus chapter. Happy Sunday!

I have updated the Character Lists and Glossary up to this chapter.

Characters List

Glossary

By Qian Lu

Chapter 52

Birthday Feast (Part 1)

Since she already became the center of everyone’s attentions, Murong Shu Qing did not have any alternative but to walk over to He Xiang Jun.

Some people were not familiar with Murong Shu Qing so they were very curious with the woman who was wearing a silk dress, her face was without a makeup. She was walking to the elegant and noisy birthday feast, she looked like she was leisurely wandering on the trail to the forest. Her simpleness and luxuriousness, gentle and refined, they all seemed to fit together, and did not seem to give her any burden.

Xuan Tian Xing enjoyed watching at the woman who was walking leisurely, if a woman suffered a humiliation in the afternoon, she would usually dress up with splendid clothes now in order to wipeout of her previous shame. Even if she did not put any conspicuous make up, she would be sure to make a detailed preparation. Moreover, except for the An’s family, the financial resources for the Murong’s family could not be compared to within Dong Yu. If she wanted to dress up with the most outstanding clothing, that would be an easy thing. But this Murong Shu Qing was really unique. She was still wearing that silk green cheong sam, even her hair still had that pine wood hairpin.

No wonder Chu Qing was so angry that a silk handkerchief that was on her hands, was almost twisted into pieces, Murong Shu Qing did not pay any attention to her provocation at all. It seemed that the confrontation between those two people, one side already revealed the sharp sword, but the opponent did not even care facing the enemy. This would undoubtedly give Chu Qing a silent slap on her face.

He Xiang Jun lovingly pulled Murong Shu Qing to her side, and said: “Sit next to me.”

Murong Shu Qing arrived in front of the table, and half-bowed to salute and say: “Shu Qing pays respects to everybody.” It was reasonable to say that Murong Shu Qing should pay respects to each one of those noble people in accordance to the rules, but she disliked being inconvenient so she replaced the word ‘you’ to ‘everybody’.

It was a very rare opportunity for Qi Yu to return to the Capital, so he had not seen Murong Shu Qing even more. Looking at her silk clothing and black hair, her tranquil and light smile that were shown to everyone, her comfortable and casual appearance, he could not help but to recall Qi Yue from many years ago, his own younger sister whom he loved dearly and spoiled for many years. Looking at Murong Shu Qing with praise and tenderness, he clearly said: “Shu Qing is worthy to be Yue-er’s daughter.”

Qi Yu candidly complimented, so everyone who was present also conveniently gave her compliments. This made Chu Qing who was originally not happy, even more furious, but she only saw her (MSQ) slightly get up and raise her head with a smile on her face. So she waited until everyone was respectfully looking towards her, and slowly said: “I heard that Miss Qi Yue was a peerless talent during that time, her poetry verse was extremely fine, her chess, painting and calligraphy skills were unmatched, her singing and dancing were even more famous within the Capital, Miss Murong should be able to show it. Since today is Minister Qi’s big birthday, why not perform a song to wish a happy birthday, it will also give everyone the fortune to see her magnificent talent again.”

Many years ago, when she heard that Murong Shu Qing was engaged to Xuanyuan Yi, she dispatched someone to investigate Murong Shu Qing. But she was only a spoiled daughter of a merchant, with no talent, also no verse in poetry. She just wanted to humiliate her today.

This Princess was actually not stupid, using a perfect praise for Qi Yue like this, the Qi’s family would naturally be happy. And for the purpose of maintaining her mother’s reputation, she, this daughter should show her talent. But unfortunately, she was not a 17-18 years old young woman who loved to be in the limelight, moreover, what kind of talent she could show either. Murong Shu Qing generously conceded and said: “The Princess is wrong in your praise, Shu Qing was naughty and mischievous since a child, so my talent is mediocre, it is nothing like mother’s talents.”

Just because you did not have any talent, that I insisted that you should show it, Chu Qing was secretly proud in her heart, but her face still looked elegant and she smilingly said: “There is no need for Miss Murong to be modest, how could Qi Yue’s daughter has mediocre talent, moreover, it should be a wonderful thing to play a song to congratulate (Minister Qi) for today’s birthday feast.”

As a noble Princess, Chu Qing was indeed cultured and wonderful, everybody who was on the side responded to applaud one after another. If Murong Shu Qing declines again, she would look narrow-minded and pretentious. Chu Qing raised her eyebrows in smile and looked at Murong Shu Qing who was standing at the side, she wanted to see how she could still decline.

Murong Shu Qing slightly nodded her head, and approvingly said: “What the Princess said, was true.” When Chu Qing thought that she was successful, she (MSQ) suddenly changed the topic, and smilingly said: “Shu Qing has prepared congratulatory gifts for Maternal grandfather for a long time, to congratulate for his big birthday.”

Not waiting for the Princess to flare up again, He Xiang Jun smilingly said: “Good, good, Shu Qing is considerate.” Once she finished speaking, she pulled Murong Shu Qing to sit down. How could she not know her own granddaughter, she was spoiled since a child, how could she have any talent. Even though she had not seen her for three years, and she was really different than in the past, but how could she train overnight for this musical song. Looking that Shu Qing felt embarrassed like this, how could she be willing to see her darling granddaughter be humiliated.

He Xiang Jun’s favor made Chu Qing looked angrier even more, as a noble Princess, she did not believe that she could not control one Murong Shu Qing. Was it her congratulatory gifts, she wanted to see if they could compare to her Imperial household’s eight colored glass lamp and big calligraphy painting from Liu Ruo Xi.

Chu Qing casually said: “Where are your congratulatory gifts? Let this Princess see them.”

Murong Shu Qing who already sat down, sighed in her heart, how did she provoke this pampered woman. If it was because of Xuanyuan Yi, that Lu Yi’s scolding in the afternoon could really satisfy someone.

Since the Princess had already said the words, even if it was a mule or a horse, she would have to show them. Murong Shu Qing instructed Lu Yi to get the congratulatory gifts that Tan Rui already put in the reception hall, and brought them back to the outside courtyard.

Everyone was looking at the three gifts that were displayed in front of the courtyard, the sizes were varies. One red silk brocade box that was as tall as a half person, one was a big cabinet that needed four people to move it, and the last one was a square mahogany box that was held in one’s hand.

Murong Shu Qing did not get up, and was still sitting next to He Xiang Jun, she ignored everyone’s curious gazes, and ate the cakes and drink the fragrant tea.

The person who was walking to the front courtyard was Lu Yi, she came to the red silk brocade box, and lightly opened it. A sharp and clear sound echoed along with a faint sweet scent that was floating out of the small box, she unhurriedly said: “The Murong’s family offers this first gift for Master Qi ____ snow ginseng. Wishing that Master Qi and Madam Qi have a long life until they reach 100 years.”

Inside the small brocade box, there were two ginseng that were almost two feet in length, they were glowing in pink luster, the ginseng were full of moist as if they could discharge some water.

The snow ginseng grew all year around on the summit of Xue mountain, due to the ground was extremely cold there, the snow ginseng’s growth was at an extremely slow speed, so even for a hundred years snow ginseng, it could only grow about two fingers size in thickness. These thick and solid as a wrist’s snow ginseng, could be said to be priceless, so much so that the wealthy might not be able to buy them.

They were only two ginseng roots, Chu Qing was unconcerned, there was no shortage in the Imperial household’s storeroom, they were really a group of country bumpkins who had never seen the world.

Comparing to Chu Qing’s own opinionated belief, Xuan Tian Xing was slightly startled and sighing, Chu Qing did not know that snow ginseng was different than the ordinary ginseng, but he actually understood it. The Imperial mother’s body has been unwell these past several years, even if he rummaged through the entire Imperial palace, he would only find five roots of snow ginseng that were three fingers size in thickness. Murong Shu Qing could actually find two of the best quality of these snow ginseng, it made him to respect this modest and elegant woman even more now.

Not waiting for everyone’s startling and sighing sounds to stop, Lu Yi already came to the front of the tall cabinet, after the servants opened it with their hands, one could only see a huge red silk that covered an object, it looked like a screen from the size and appearance.

Lu Yi raised her hand to pull out the silk, it was really a screen that entered everyone’s reflection.

It was as if a fresh ink painting, or a thick or a light sketch of uneven-matched forest, the screen looked somewhat chaotic, but it also passed through a casual and comfortable feeling. The sunset did not appear to penetrate the screen from the reflection of the sunshine, it was floating with a faint luster of ray.

“Shu Qing, this ~~” Qi Zhong Lin really took fancy on this screen, but he was also curious about the material of this screen, it was not silk, but it was also silk, and it could still passes through a thin luster of ray like this.

“Stone screen.” Murong Shu Qing calmly answered.

Stone screen? Her answered made everybody’s startling and sighing voices to gradually echo in the small courtyard. Even when the screen was very close, they did not dare to believe it so they went up to gently caress it one after another. A big screen like this could actually use a stone to make it, it looked like an ink painting, and was actually from natural stone grains. It could form this unimaginable, delicate and outstanding picture. If it was only this type of stone, then it should be showed the spiritual influence from the heaven and earth, and gathered together the essence of sun and moon to give birth to the rare and elegant Yu Hua stone (rain flower stone). However, the Yu Hua stone was barely a fist in dimension, so they had never heard of this really huge Yu Hua stone, nobody even saw it. One could not say that he ingeniously cut it into thin section, even more to make it into a screen.

Lu Yi did not open the third gift, and she actually put it into Murong Shu Qing’s hand.

The two gifts that were in front of them, one was rarer than the other, so everyone was curious what was inside that square box that was held by Murong Shu Qing. Qi Yu’s interest came out, so he impatiently said: “Shu Qing, what is the third gift, quickly take it out.”

Murong Shu Qing faintly smiled but did not say anything, she lightly raised her hand, the wooden small box was immediately opened______

Sian’s notes:
I tried to google what the stone screen might look like, and I could only find this reference from Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_painting

Wikipedia for Yu Hua stone: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuhua_Stone

Chapter 51: Promise

Chapter 53: Birthday Feast (Part 2)

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 51: Promise

Consider this a very sweet chapter for our “couple” if you want. Hehehe…. 😉 Before our general goes away again. 😭😭

By Qian Lu

Chapter 51

Promise

Xuanyuan Yi’s complexion looked cloudy, Murong Shu Qing did not want to provoke him either, so she restrained the smile on her face. She planned to go passed him and returned to Die Cui Xiao Su to sleep again.

Unfortunately, before even she raised her legs to go, Xuanyuan Yi’s arrogant voice came through: “Did Chu Qing make things difficult for you?”

It should not be regarded as making this difficult for her! Murong Shu Qing casually smiled and said: “No, Princess was only discussing about women’s clothing with me.”

Just now when Lu Yi was flustered and exasperated to scold him, he could basically understand what Lu Yi was saying. He knew that she was not willing to explain so Xuanyuan Yi did not ask anymore. But his complexion was still not pleased.

Being silent for a moment, Xuanyuan Yi said: “I have to leave to Lin Feng Guan (border area) around shenshi (3-5 pm).”

Murong Shu Qing who was originally smiling lightly, she slightly pursed her brows when she heard what he said. Ten days ago, she heard that there was some military movements due to the civil matters in Cang Yue, but she did not think that Dong Yu would actually dispatch Xuanyuan Yi to Lin Feng Guan. Murong Shu Qing was somewhat disapproved and she said: “Although Cang Yue is having some unusual movements now, but they have not declared a war with Dong Yu, if you go now, you are not afraid to lose the people’s trust.”

Xuanyuan Yi became famous when he was young, he was even praised as ‘the God of War’. When he left for the border station this time, it was only an excuse to make Cang Yue to defense its border, and brazenly dispatch its troops outside of Lin Feng Guan.

Xuanyuan Yi did not expect that she would know about Cang Yue’s gathering military matter, he originally came to say goodbye to her, but he unconsciously wanted to analyze this with her now: “That is why I am only bringing 3,000 troops this time, the purpose is only to inspect the border station. Yan Rui’s power struggle is more and more intense, regardless who the next Emperor will be, his first work will be to bring the laws and discipline within the Imperial court under control, to take care of his own country, and he will not be enemies with Dong Yu temporarily. But Cang Yue’s monarch is always ambitious, now that he has an unknown fierce General, You Xiao, we have no choice but to guard against him.”

He discussed this just in case conclusion with the Emperor two days ago, they decided not to give Cang Yue any opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Even though he knew that she did not approve the decision, but she did not refute it anymore either. Xuanyuan Yi did not plan to discuss the real conclusion with Murong Shu Qing again, he did not have a lot of time, since shenshi was almost here. The purpose of Xuanyuan Yi to come here and speak was: “I came here to speak to you about one matter today.”

With her thought still immersed with Cang Yue’s hostilities, Murong Shu Qing faintly answered: “Say it.”

“Wait until I come back.”

“What?” Murong Shu Qing slightly raised her head startlingly, she was somewhat surprised when she looked at Xuanyuan Yi, did she hear it wrongly?

“I said, wait until I come back.” His voice was less colder and firmer, but the firm and aggressive sound echoed again.

“Why?” Murong Shu Qing gently asked.

Watching attentively at Murong Shu Qing who showed a tranquil and somewhat questioning face, Xuanyuan Yi remained silent, but Murong Shu Qing did not immediately asked again, so the two people were looking and facing each other like this from then on. After a long time, Xuanyuan Yi reached out his hand and gently took a few strand of her hair that were being blown by the cool breeze, and put them back behind her ear.

Xuanyuan Yi suddenly held Murong Shu Qing’s slight cold hand closely, his hand that was holding a sword all year round, was rough and thick. A pair of his eagle eyes that looked untamed, were reflecting her figure. She was really so special, and he was unable to let her go: “I hope to be that wholehearted person, I know what you want, so wait for me to come back and I will give you my answer.”

He knew? It seemed that when she said that words that day, he really remembered it, but this man would actually ask another person to wait for him, and he was still overbearing. She only thought that he did not necessarily understand what her requirement was, the only one, equality, freedom, but because of his words that he hoped to be that wholehearted person, she would answer: “Alright, I will wait for you.”

After Xuanyuan Yi walked out, Murong Shu Qing went sitting inside Die Cui Xiao Su’s pavilion, but she did not lie down on the cozy couch. So sitting just like this, she already finished drinking the tea that was on her hand, but she did not put the cup down, and actually stroke the cup lightly from time to time. Her sight was always looking at that white chrysanthemums that were up front, but she did not seem to appreciate the flowers.

Not speaking at all, and looking pensively, Lu Yi who was beside her, did not understand it, Xuanyuan Yi Gongzi rushed over to say goodbye, it showed that he appreciated Miss, and was Miss happy or not happy now?

Unable to guess or understand what was in her mind, Lu Yi stepped forward to take the empty teacup that was still held by Murong Shu Qing, and she said in a soft voice: “Miss, the old Madam sends someone over to ask you to the front hall.”

Murong Shu Qing raised her head to look at the sky, the sun was already setting, a trace of the golden sunshine was sprinkling within Die Cui Xiao Su, as if it coated it with a layer of gold to cover its coldness and simpleness, and made it reveal a different luxurious and warm feeling. He should already start on his journey.

Murong Shu Qing got up and lightly kneaded her somewhat stiffed waists, she asked: “What time is it now?”

Tidying up the tea set that was on the table, Lu Yi answered: “Almost youshi (5-7 pm).”

Youshi, so the birthday feast had already started.

Murong Shu Qing stepped out of the pavilion, and sighed: “Then, let’s go.” Another boring banquet.

Lu Yi was following behind her, when they almost left Die Cui Xiao Su, she could not help to say: “Miss, are you not going to change your dress?” That Princess deliberately set herself against Miss, there would be many people, if she was doing this again, how could it be good if she insulted Miss again. Moreover, the Murong’s family, not to mention flowery brocade dress or a rare treasure, it was really not worthwhile to suffer this humiliation.

Murong Shu Qing stopped her footsteps, and turned around to ask: “Do you think I should change the clothing?” This girl was still confused with this one issue.

Murong Shu Qing stood facing the wind, her face showed a relax smile and warmth, her dark green cheong sam was moved lightly by the wind, her flying hair was moving elegantly. Under the streaking of the golden ray, she was as if a tenacious green jade bamboo, as if a proud green lotus, this kind of Miss did not need those magnificent dress and many pearls to manifest her beauty and status. Lu Yi thought deeply for a moment, nibbling her chestnut lips, she firmly said: “No need to change.”

Knowing that she finally understood, Murong Shu Qing smilingly said: “Then, what are we waiting for, let’s go.”

“Yes.” Lu Yi finally showed her smile, and followed Murong Shu Qing out of Die Cui Xiao Su.

Walking around the winding corridor, they could hear the brouhaha sounds. When they slowly arrived at the front yard, there were already 40-50 tables in a row, everyone came to congratulate the birthday person one after another. Qi Zhong Lin wore a dark red and gold chang pao, a black silk brocade belt that showed the mythological animals embroidery to avoid evil spirits. Even though he was wearing it on his stomach, but it still give people a bold and powerful energy.

Qi Zhong Lin was standing above on the Master’s seat, and cupped his hands to thank everyone, his candid laughter, and his tall and straight waist, still looked like they were the same as in those years (when he was young), when he turned over the Imperial court hall with his elegant manner.

Being able to be the Qi’s family today could not be trifled with either, Murong Shu Qing was here at the small front yard, it looked like this was during an Imperial court session, everybody was at least a third level officials. Rong De Ren and Lin Hang were also here.

On the Master’s table, there were only Qi Zhong Lin, He Xiang Jun, Prince Rong Ning, Princess Chu Qing, the current Prime Minister, Bi Xu Sheng, Qi Yun, and the Qi Yu’s couple.

There were so many people within the Qi’s family, Murong Shu Qing was most interested with the Qi Yu’s couple. The young general and Jiang Hu heroic female’s romance story would always make people discuss it enthusiastically. Rumor said that they exchanged blows that led to friendship, from enemy to become sweetheart. Murong Shu Qing carefully looked at them, even though the current Qi Yu and Dong Ruo Xue were already over 40 years old, there were some unavoidable traces on their bodies due to time, but the man was still well-built and handsome, and the woman was graceful. The two people would discuss whisperingly from time to time, and also exchange their expressions with their young son who was on an adjacent table from time to time, their expressions were flowing with a complete understanding. They were indeed a couple. Looking all around, she did not see a 17-18 years elegant youngster, in this case, that family’s 18 years old Qi Feng Hua had not returned yet.

Murong Shu Qing was leaning on the side of the courtyard wall, carelessly looking at this noisy small courtyard, she was not anxious to enter. And the silk dress that she was wearing, did not attract the attention of these noble guests, so she was also happy and feeling free to continue watching a bustling scene.

Qi Rui was chatting and laughing in the middle with two men, one of the men was wearing a bright clothing, light blue brocade silk clothing, there was a jade ornament tassel on his waist. His long hair did not use any gold crown jade silk and it was only bound properly, it was rather an azure silk ribbon that was casually bound on the back of his head. He showed an indolent and luxurious appearance, this person should be that man who happened to admire the full moon with her that night, the Qi’s family famous ‘dandy man’, Qi Feng Xian. The other person was a lot more low-key, the sky blue plain scholarly clothing that he was wearing, looked rather conspicuous and relaxed on his body. His features looked handsome and elegant, his bearing was also calm and fitting, at first glance, he appeared to look like a smart scholar. Combining his handsome and bright appearance, his glory and splendor were threatening the Qi family’s two brothers (QR & QFX) who were sitting together, he was actually not inferior in any respect.

“Shu Qing, come over.”

Murong Shu Qing was just about to turn around to look to another table to continue watching these rarely seen personages who gathered together here, but He Xiang Jun’s calling, made her to be the center of everyone’s attentions.

Sian’s notes:
Awwwww…. Did we finally see the soft side of this overbearing General?? But darn it, he’s leaving her to guard the border. 😭😭 This is already almost 1/3 of the novel, how come we still haven’t seen any relationship development between MSQ & his future husband, whoever that person may be. 😬😬

Cheong sam is the ladies’ dress and chang pao is the gentlemen’s robes. If you want to see pictures of this cheong sam or chang pao, you can leave me a comment.

Chapter 50: Being Ridiculed

Chapter 52: Birthday Feast (Part 1)

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 50: Being Ridiculed

Swevenode made these cool flow charts for the Qi & Murong’s family trees, check it out:

The Qi & Murong’s Family Trees

Happy Thanksgiving all!!!

By Qian Lu

Chapter 50

Being Ridiculed

With great difficulty, she got up wanting to pay respects, once she arrived at the hall, she just found out that due to the birthday feast today and everyone was busy preparing it, paying respects was also exempted. Murong Shu Qing looked at the front hall that already had a pile of gifts, there should be many people who wanted to congratulate and give gifts.

Not wanting to stay at the front hall, Murong Shu Qing planned to return to Die Cui Xiao Su to continue to sleep, when the birthday feast started in the afternoon, she would come out to congratulate Maternal grandfather. All the way during her return, she already ran into a few high officials who came to give their congratulations. Murong Shu Qing did not want to exchange conventional greetings with them, so she planned to take a different route, but she saw a group of the people from the Imperial court who were coming this way. They were carrying many gifts, and the person who was walking upfront was Princess Chu Qing and Li You Yu who came together to the Capital with the Huo’s family. But they were not the reason why Murong Shu Qing stopped walking, but there was actually another handsome, bright and elegant Gongzi who walked with them, he was actually the person who was sitting together with Huo Zi Qi at Qing Feng Lou (the brothel).

After that day, she asked Yan Yu to investigate the man’s identity, he was actually the younger brother of the current Emperor from the same mother, Xuan Tian Xing. He was very popular nowadays, and his reputation was also good among the common people. She did not expect that the representatives from the Imperial household today would be him and Princess Chu Qing. It looked like the Imperial household still valued the Qi’s family, and at the same time, the Imperial household still feared the Qi’s family. This moment of hesitation to wait and see, made Murong Shu Qing missed her time to leave, when she wanted to go again, it was already too late.

“It is you?” Chu Qing’s slightly surprise voice stopped her steps to retreat.

Since she already bumped into them, hiding was also useless, so Murong Shu Qing did not have any alternative but to give a polite gesture and salute: “Shu Qing greets Princess Chu Qing and Prince Rong Ning.” After her salutation, she also nodded and said to Li You Yu who was on the side: “Miss Li, long time no see.”

Li You Yu did not anticipate that she would meet Murong Shu Qing, so she gave a polite gesture and answered: “Yes ah, long time no see.”

Originally Chu Qing did not have any good impression on Murong Shu Qing, but looking at her behavior and appearance that were so ordinary, she did not care about her even more. Who would have thought that Xuanyuan dage left her behind the other day, and sent off Murong Shu Qing. How could this not make her angry.

Looking at her light green dress that she was wearing, dark green silk skirt, her hair was also bound up loosely in a bun, she looked worst than her palace maids. She had an opportunity to humiliate her today, just so that she could dissolve the anger in her heart. Chu Qing went around her, and looked up and down on her, she deliberately sighed and said: “Today is Prime Minister Qi’s big birthday, Miss Murong is wearing a dress like this, you will lose the Qi’s family status!”

Murong Shu Qing bowed her head to look one glance at her own dress, her dress was indeed not comparable with Chu Qing’s golden brocade dress and Li You Yu’s pink silk dress. But the Qi’s household was the leading role for today’s event, so she did not really need to dress gorgeously.

Looking that Murong Shu Qing did not say anything, was still standing and smiling lightly, and it seemed that she appeared to be the person who was meddling in other people’s businesses, Chu Qing’s pride was unable to endure this kind ignorance. So she slightly raised her head, showed her brilliant Princess’ most respectful attitude, and she spoke even sharper: “Even though the respectful identity does not depend on one’s appearance, but even if some people will try to dress up attentively, they still do not look very elegant. But Miss Murong should still pay attention to her own dress, otherwise not only that your Murong’a family will lose face, the Qi’s family will also lose their faces.”

Her words infuriated Lu Yi who was behind Murong Shu Qing, how could she humiliate Miss like this, and she was just about to speak up, but Murong Shu Qing patted her sleeve, and advanced two steps. But she was still smiling and not angry, she answered neither servile nor overbearing: “Thank you for Princess’ advice, Shu Qing will pay attention to it.” How could she not know that this Princess was deliberately humiliating her, but she did not want to pointlessly argue about this trivial matter with this young lady who was only 19 years old.

Chu Qing’s aggressive language made Xuan Tian Xing who was on the side, to slightly raise his eyebrows, and also made him curious about the woman who was in front of him and wearing a plain dress. It was not that he had never heard this name, Murong Shu Qing, Xuanyuan Yi had already said that she was crafty, unruly and repulsive from many years ago, but Huo Zi Qi said that she was bright and unusual not too long ago. Chu Qing said that she was mediocre and dull two days ago, it seemed that she was actually simple, elegant and calm today. And she did not feel ashamed and awkward when she was being provoked and humiliated like this, she did not get angry and fight back either. Originally, he was disgusted with the dispute between these two young girls, but he was rather interested to watch it now.

Li You Yu could not just see that comfortable looking Murong Shu Qing like this, if it was not because of her, Huo Zi Qi would surely stay at her home, and it was because of Murong Shu Qing’s ruining her plan. Since the Princess wanted to restrain her today, she should encourage her, so she came to the side of Chu Qing, and said with a soft and envious voice: “What the Princess is saying, is reasonable, Princess is wearing this pearl necklace that is filled with brilliant ray, well shaped and plump, it is out of the ordinary, but not everyone can have a Princess’ rare jewelry like this.” Finished speaking, she still did not forget to pretend to look at Murong Shu Qing.

Hearing Li You Yu’s praise, Chu Qing felt good in her heart, she touched the necklace that was on her own neck, every pearl on that pearl necklace was as big as a thumb, she arrogantly smiled and said: “What you say is also a fact, if Miss Murong does not have it, this Princess can bestow you several items, and it will not be lacking in manners like this.”

That Chu Qing’s bestowing appearance, made Lu Yi clenched her fists and said: “My family’s Miss does not need it.” Lu Yi’s cold and firm tone, made Chu Qing stared blankly, Li You Yu who was on the side, remembered that she had conflict with Murong Shu Qing on the way to the Capital because of this servant girl. Looking at Lu Yi who was so rude like this now, she immediately frowned her eyebrows and sighed angrily: “Princess, Murong Shu Qing’s servant girl is like this, she can sit at the same table with her Master, she can interrupt casually when her Master speaks. She does not attach any importance to her Master at all.”

“Someone comes, give her a slap for me.” Chu Qing who was originally trying to look for trouble for Murong Shu Qing, now that she heard Li You Yu’s opinion like this, she was not happy even more. Even a servant girl dared to speak with her like this, she absolutely wanted to teach her a lesson today.

“Yes.” After the palace maid who was behind her, respectfully saluted, she walked over towards Lu Yi.

Murong Shu Qing pulled Lu Yi behind her, and stood in front of her (LY), what was wrong with this girl, she was usually an obedient, gentle and soft, knew a sense of propriety and was proper, how could she get so angry and was out of control because of these few sentences!

Murong Shu Qing’s protection to Lu Yi, made the palace maid somewhat awkward, and did not dare to come up again. Here was the Qi’s family after all, if she stroke the Qi’s family person and injured the Qi’s family’s Miss, that would not be good either.

Looking that the palace maid was standing without moving, Chu Qing shouted: “What are you still waiting for, slap her, this slave should be taught a lesson.” She just did not believe it, she was a magnificent Princess, and could not even teach a lesson to a slave!

Chu Qing was angry, so the palace maid did not dare to hesitate, she raised her hand, and waved her hand towards Lu Yi’s face. A pair of fine and long fingers captured the palace maid’s hand, Murong Shu Qing frowned her eyebrows, this Imperial household was indeed arrogant and overbearing for wanting to hit somebody because of a few words. Hitting somebody’s face with this kind of strength, it would definitely be swollen for several days. Blocking the palace maid, Murong Shu Qing met with Chu Qing’s arrogant and resentful eyes, not losing her respect but was somewhat angry, she said: “Shu Qing has already memorized the Princess’ instructions, I will not inconvenient the Princess to teach my person.”

She would unexpectedly contradict her in public, Chu Qing wanted to berate her, but Xuan Tian Xing who was on the side, leisurely said: “Qing-er, we come to offer a birthday congratulation, and not to cause trouble.”

Beside the Emperor elder brother, Xing gege was the person that she was afraid the most, the Imperial mother loved Xing gege the most. If he said something to Imperial mother that she was not good, the Imperial mother would not let her out of the palace. Restraining her aggressiveness and angry flame, Chu Qing pouted her mouth, and pulled Xuan Tian Xing’s sleeve, she acted like a spoiled child and said: “Xing gege, I am not causing trouble, I just can not watch at this slave who does not understand the rules.”

Murong Shu Qing whose head started to ache, did not want to be in a tangle with them, so she slightly half bowed and said: “I will not trouble these noble guests, Shu Qing asks to leave.”

Finished speaking, she did not even look one glance at these Princess and Prince, she just took Lu Yi and left as fast as she could.

Her rude behavior, provoked Chu Qing so she opened her eyes big, and stomped her feet, her anger made her forget about being a magnificent Princess. And Xuan Tian Xing had a smile on his face, he watched pensively and attentively at that trace of dark green shadow that was leaving.

All the way returning to Die Cui Xiao Su, Lu Yi was silently following behind Murong Shu Qing, and lowering her head, she did not speak anything. Murong Shu Qing was sighing in her heart, she did not know what this young girl was thinking that made her so uncomfortable like this. Just barely wanting to comfort her not to get angry because of the Princess’ words, she saw two tall figures that were already in front of Die Cui Xiao Su, walking towards them.

Looking clearly, they were Xuanyuan Yi and Pei Che, it was reasonable to say that they did not come to give presents in the front hall, what were they doing coming to her courtyard?

“Qing-er.” Xuanyuan Yi barely opened his mouth, Lu Yi who was following Murong Shu Qing with a lowered head from behind and did not say anything, suddenly raised her head. Her face was filled with grievances, so she rushed in front of him, hurriedly cursed at him: “What are you doing here, everything was because of you, if it was not for you, how could Miss be humiliated like this, the Princess was amazing, right! (I think she was being sarcastic here). Every clothing that Miss is wearing is manufactured by a silver silkworm silk (I suppose it’s expensive fabric), one does not know how that fabric is a lot more expensive than those brocade jade silk. If she wants to give that kind of small pearl, give it to Miss Xing Yue to play with, the Murong’s family dislikes small things. In short, everything is your fault.”

Lu Yi was speaking hurriedly and confusingly in one breath, after Xuanyuan Yi heard her words, his face was gloomy and dark, and Pei Che looked confused. After Murong Shu Qing stared blankly, her absolutely unrestrained smile came out, did anybody ever imagine that the famous General in the whole world was being cursed by this young girl like this? It was really funny.

Once Lu Yi finished scolding him, she seemed to realize what the heck she was just doing, not knowing whether she was still furious or embarrassed, she rushed into Die Cui Xiao Su with a very red face.

Pei Che laughed and looked at Xuanyuan Yi’s gloomy face, and asked: “What was wrong with that girl, did she eat explosive today?”

Murong Shu Qing relaxed her smile with great difficulty, hearing the question that Pei Che asked, she could not help to raise the corner of her mouth again, and pointed to the sky, she said: “It is nothing, the weather is too hot.”

The weather was hot? Hell with it, it was almost late autumn. It seemed that it would be easier to ask Lu Yi, so Pei Che left Murong Shu Qing who still had a smiling expression and Xuanyuan Yi whose complexion was still black and with his big eyes that were staring at Murong Shu Qing’s eyes, and entered Die Cui Xiao Su on his own.

Sian’s notes:
Again with the appellation. The Emperor elder brother is Chu Qing’s oldest brother which is the current Emperor so she addresses him as Huangdi (Emperor) gege (elder brother).

Hahahaha…. for those of you who don’t like XY, you should be a little bit happy when LY was scolding him even though he had no idea what she was so mad about. Hahahaha…

In the previous chapter, I kind of made fun of the superstitious belief that you can catch a cold if you go out with wet hair during winter, however, one of our readers actually found an article that this belief might not be superstitious at all. If you want to read this article, here it is… & thank you Himawari for sharing this: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/there-scientific-reason-cold-weather-could-cause-colds-180953817/

Chapter 49: A Little Sickness

Chapter 51: Promise

Destined Marriage With Fragrance – The Qi & Murong’s Family Trees

The Qi & Murong’s Family Trees

By Swevenode

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Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 49: A Little Sickness

Ch 48 was posted as a bonus chapter yesterday so please make sure you read that chapter first.

By Qian Lu

Chapter 49

A Little Sickness

The sunset during autumn day was warm and absolutely beautiful, but Lu Yi and Jing Shui who were inside Die Cui Xiao Su, did not have any mood to admire the beautiful scenery. It was because the shadow of that person who was still lying down quietly, and did not have any sign that she had woken up yet. Lu Yi was keeping watch in front of the bed, she was not willing to leave even for one step. After a good while, the person’s shadow finally moved slightly, she opened her eyes slowly and with difficulty.

“Miss, you finally woke up, you scare me so much.” Looking at Murong Shu Qing who was finally awaken, Lu Yi emotionally held her hand, her anxious voice already carried a clear sobbing tone.

Once she opened her eyes, she could see Lu Yi whose teary eyes were looking at her, Murong Shu Qing puzzlingly asked: “What happened?”

When she opened her mouth, she just knew that her own voice was hoarse and unpleasant to hear, Murong Shu Qing wrinkled her brows, and wanted to sit down with difficultly. She suddenly felt dizzy, and it made her almost collapsed on the bed, a wave of pains invaded her nerves.

Lu Yi hurriedly helped Murong Shu Qing up, took up the cushion for her to lean on, and helped her to sit properly, then she said in fear: “Since you returned last night, you had been sleeping until now, it did not matter how we called you out, you just did not wake up, and scared us to death.”

Last night? Murong Shu Qing strongly kneaded her muddled head, and her mind gradually cleared up. She was drinking with Hai Yue during the night last night, when she returned, she only felt a somewhat sweet-smelling grass. Unexpectedly, this ‘tasteless’ drink was really unbelievable like this, it made her sleep for almost one day. Her fondness of the cool autumn wind last night, and being on the river for one day, really made her caught a cold. She felt that she could not breathe freely now, and was dizzy with blurry vision. But looking at Lu Yi and Jing Shui who were anxious, Murong Shu Qing tried to smile and said to them: “I am alright.”

Knowing that she forced herself to smile, Jing Shui came to bring a plain rice congee in front of the bed, and said in a whisper: “Miss, you drink this congee first, the medicine is already cold, I will go and warm it up again.”

“What medicine?” Murong Shu Qing was puzzled.

Lu Yi pulled up the thin quilt, and put Murong Shu Qing’s arms inside the quilt, then she explained: “The Eldest Young Master came early to find you today, he tried to wake you up but you did not wake up all along, so Young Master was anxious and asked for a physician. The physician said that you were invaded with evil wind in your body (this is really what some Asians still believe even now), and caught a cold from the wind chill, then he wrote a prescription.”

She was really intoxicated, even the physician did not know it when he came over, she reached out to take the congee from Jing Shui’s hand, but she saw a dark red mark on her hand, Murong Shu Qing asked: “Jing Shui, what happened with your hand?”

Jing Shui hurriedly withdrew her hand, and said: “It is nothing, I was not careful when I made the medicine so I scalded it.”

Murong Shu Qing pulled hand to look, this kind of redness, how could it be nothing, it would be blistering later. Lowly sighing, she said: “You have already scalded your hand, no need to be busy now, just let Lu Yi manage it, and it will be fine.”

Lu Yi carried the medicine bowl that was on the table, and said: “Yes ah, let me do it.”

Jing Shui withdrew her hand that was held by Murong Shu Qing, she took the tray that was on Lu Yi’s hand, hurriedly walked and said: “It is nothing, I can go.”

What was wrong with this girl, she was never an energetic person like this. She was just about to ask Lu Yi what was going on, when Qi Rui’s large and long figure walked in.

Even though Qi Rui was Shu Qing’s elder brother, but due to the rules to protect male and female, he only came to the screen in front of the bed, and stopped his footsteps, then he asked: “Qing-er, did you wake up? Are you feeling better?”

Speaking through the screen like this was really awkward, so Murong Shu Qing took Lu Yi’s hand so she could get up. Qi Rui could vaguely see her figure that was struggling to get up, so he promptly said: “Just lie down, it is fine, do not be near the wind.” She was already a grown up, but she could not take care of her own.

Feeling powerless all over, Murong Shu Qing did not try to stand up again, she asked from behind the screen: “I am alright, is Elder brother looking for me for something?”

“Nothing really, tomorrow is Maternal grandfather’s big birthday, I originally want to take you to pick a few gifts.” During Maternal grandfather’s birthdays in the previous years, Qing-er would bother him to accompany her to buy the gift once she was in the Capital. She had not said anything about this (issue) this year, so he planned to take her out to choose it, but she was unexpectedly sick.

So, as it turned out, it was this matter, Murong Shu Qing was kneading her temple, while she answered: “No need, I have already prepared it.”

Hearing Murong Shu Qing’s voice that was exhausted, Qi Rui did not stay any longer, he got up and said: “Then, you rest nicely, Elder brother is leaving first.”

“Alright.”

Qi Rui was just about to go out, and he met Jing Shui who came in with the medicine. Jing Shui saw the person, and immediately lowered her head to move to the side of the door, so he could go first. But Qi Rui did not leave, and he was rather walking in front of Jing Shui, he anxiously said: “Jing Shui, is your hand feeling better? Let me look at it.”

Jing Shui withdrew for one step to avoid Qi Rui’s hand that was stretching out, she said respectfully but with a clear alienation: “Thank you for Young Master’s concern, this slave servant is very good.”

Her resistance made Qi Rui stuck in a difficult position, he still wanted to say something again, but Jing Shui did not raise her head, she was clearly unwilling to say anything to him. Feeling helpless, he could only take out a porcelain bottle, and put it on the tray that Jing Shui was holding, then said: “You….. remember to rub it in the morning and evening.”

Finished speaking, Qi Rui did not wait for Jing Shui to decline (the medicine), he departed out of Die Cui Xiao Su with quick steps.

Jing Shui did not turn her head around, and was staring at the porcelain bottle for a moment. She was lowering her head all along so no one could see her expression, and also did not know what she was thinking.

Through the screen, Murong Shu Qing could not look clearly, but Qi Rui’s concern towards Jing Shui did not feel like a Master and servant girl’s relationships. But unfortunately, it looked like that the king had a dream but the goddess did not have a heart (meaning that Qi Rui might like Jing Shui but not vice versa). They could actually be regarded as well matched, but she still wanted to look at what degree of emotion that Qi Rui had towards Jing Shui. But she did not have any mental and physical efforts to take care of it now, her headache made her eyes unable to open quickly.

Taking the warm medicine from Jing Shui’s hand, Murong Shu Qing drank it completely, she lied back down on the bed and sank into drowsiness very quickly.

*****

Murong Shu Qing ate the medicine, and took a nap, so she was feeling very good, even though she was still very tired, and her breathing was still obstructed, but her head was not too painful anymore. Slowly struggling to get up, Lu Yi who was outside the screen preparing tea, hurriedly walked in and helped her up to sit. Murong Shu Qing looked outside the window and the sky was completely dark, the bright moon was scattering the earth, she asked: “What time is it?”

When she just started talking, her throat felt painful as if the medicine burned her up, it made her gasping for one breath and she was coughing instead.

Lu Yi was patting her back for her to breathe, while she handed over the tea that was on her hand, she said: “Xushi (7-9 pm), the old Madam sent someone to bring the meals during dinner time, and also said that the Small Uncle Master (MSQ’s small uncle) and Small Aunt Madam have come back. You have not woken up yet after taking the medicine so the old Madam let you rest properly.”

After drinking a few cups of water, she felt better, giving the empty cup to Lu Yi, Murong Shu Qing thought deeply for a moment, and asked: “En, are all of the people from the Qi’s family here now?”

She did not think that Qi Yu would also return, he was protecting the East China Sea for eight years, and only returned three times. He could be considered to be Dong Yu’s iron bone and dedicated general. His wife, Dong Ruo Xue was actually a famous and number one martial art beauty, her martial art was even more extraordinary. The eight meter white thin silk that was on her hand could transform into an exceptionally sharp weapon, and was well-known within the Jiang Hu’s people. Looking at Qi Feng Zhuo who was already delicate and bright at a very young age, it was not difficult to imagine what kind of a beauty Dong Ruo Xue was.

Lu Yi thought for a moment, and she answered: “Except Small Uncle Master’s older son, Qi Feng Hua who is still learning to become an apprentice to a master, and has not returned, everybody else is here.”

Qi Feng Hua! Was he Dong Ruo Xue’s first born son who was taken by her Master (shifu) right after birth to go up the mountain? He had not returned for 18 years, but she heard when he was taken away during that time, Dong Ruo Xue’s Master had already said that he would let him go down the mountain 18 years later. This year would be the 18th year, so would he appear tomorrow? This really made people to look forward to meeting him.

If all of the people from the Qi’s family were here, that indolent man whom she saw that evening, should be Qi Yun’s older son, Qi Feng Xian. Legend said that Qi Feng Xian was the son from the Qi’s family who would not have any future prospect the most, he had never considered any glory, would only indulge in sensual pleasures, and would drink around. But when she saw him the other day, Qi Feng Xian did not seem to be this idle and dandy person. Then why did he actually put himself to have this kind of image? Murong Shu Qing smiled, the Qi’s family could be considered as hidden dragon, crouching tiger (concealed talent).

Murong Shu Qing slowly lied down, and said to Lu Yi who was beside her: “Send a message to Tan Rui so he can deliver the stuffs that I want to the Qi’s family around youshi (5-7 pm) tomorrow.”

“Yes.” Lu Yi answered with a soft voice.

Murong Shu Qing already lied down, but suddenly she turned her body around, tomorrow was Maternal grandfather’s big birthday. If she did not go to pay respect, that could not be justified, she was really unwilling in every possible way, but she did not have any choice but to go either. She could finally and helplessly said to Lu Yi: “Call me to get out of the bed to go and pay respects tomorrow.”

Looking at her painful expression, Lu Yi restrained her smile, nodded her head and said: “Yes.”

Sian’s notes:
It’s so funny that most Asians believe that you can catch a cold by being exposed to the cooler wind especially during fall & winter. Growing up, my mom always told me that I would catch a cold if I went outside (during winter) with my wet hair. But I’ve been living in the Midwest for over 20 years and I always wash my hair every morning without drying it out before I go out, whether it’s in the summer or winter so I somehow prove that this ‘belief’ is somewhat flaws. Hehehehe… Or they also believe that you’ll catch a cold if you get wet from the rain. That’s why most of Asian dramas will show someone will get a fever if she or he is getting wet from the rain. 😂😂😂 They also believe that some ‘evil wind’ can invade your body so you catch a cold.

Wow… Qi Rui likes Jing Shui. Hehehehe… Interesting what the Qi family will do when they find out that the eldest Qi family’s grandson likes a maid… Remember Jing Sa & Lou Xi Wu in the mistaken series. So we have another couple like this in Qi Rui and Jing Shui.

Again with the Master Uncle words. In this case was actually the small Uncle aka MSQ’s xiao jiu so Lu Yi addressed him as xiao (small) jiu ye. Also addressing someone as ‘old’ is a polite appellation.

Hmmm, I think that mysterious man whom MSQ ‘met’ at the Qi’s manor in the previous chapter, was her cousin, Qi Feng Xian. All of the names that this book has are killing my brain cells trying to remember their names.

Recap for the Qi family’s tree:
Qi Zhong Lin & He Xiang Jun, 2 sons & 1 daughter
Qi Yun & Wu Mei — 1 son & 1 daughter, Qi Feng Xian & Qi Yu (different character Yu, “jade” from her small uncle)
Qi Yu (character means rain) & Dong Ruo Xue — 2 sons, Qi Feng Hua & Qi Feng Zhuo
Qi Yue & Murong Xiang — 1 son & 1 daughter, Qi Rui (different father) & Murong Shu Qing

Going back to the character list, I think Qi Rui is the oldest (24), then Qi Feng Xian (not sure the exact age but he’s definitely older than MSQ as she calls him biao ge, so definitely over 20s, he might be older than Qi Rui too), Murong Shu Qing (19), Qi Feng Hua (18), Qi Yu & Qi Feng Zhuo. Both of Qi Yu & Qi Feng Zhuo are about 9 yo so not sure which one is older.

One of our dear readers, Swevenode made a flowchart for the Qi’s family before but it wasn’t complete yet. This is the compete Qi family’s tree so hopefully once Swevenode completes this family chart, I can share it with you all. 😃 Thank you…

Chapter 48: Finding Out

Chapter 50: Being Ridiculed

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 48: Finding Out

Another bonus chapter! I think I’m spoiling you all. 😃

I have to put a big warning on this chapter. Reading on the paragraphs about the music is on your own risk. 😉 I’m guessing that there might be some music words that are being used on this chapter because using a literal translation makes no sense at all but I’m not good enough to interpret what the differences in music melody especially using this ancient music. I even asked my friend who is very fluent in Chinese if he can help with some of the translation but he can’t really help me either. Plus I’m not a music major either…

By Qian Lu

Chapter 48

Finding Out

If she did not play a song today, she was afraid that Hai Yue would not cooperate, so Murong Shu Qing forced a smile, if she had known it earlier, she should learn how to play the guqin. Lightly sighing, Murong Shu Qing smilingly said: “I really can not play the guqin, but I can give one song to Miss.”

“Oh?” She was unable to play the stringed instrument but she could give a song to her? Hai Yue sat down next to her, and wanted to know how.

Murong Shu Qing muttered several sentences to Lu Yi who was by her side, Lu Yi lightly nodded her head, she got up and went to sit down in front of the guqin.

Hai Yue was puzzled and just about to ask, when a skillful and tranquil melody was flowing from Lu Yi’s fingertips. As if the ocean was extending into the distance, with no ripple for far away. Who would have thought that this woman’s guqin skill was unexpectedly outstanding like this. Putting away her question, Hai Yue listened to it attentively.

Suddenly, the melody gradually changed, like the tide from a distant place was slowly pushing closer, the speed was faster and faster until it reached a high pitch, as if the raging waves were beating against the shore. On the sea surface, the fishes and whales were jumping and floating with the tides, the undercurrent on the bottom of this ocean was rapid, in silence of the hidden danger, that was extremely capable to change things in the entirety. After the torrential current, the sound of the guqin stopped in the middle, as if the tide retreated from the sea surface, so the water level was even as a mirror.

Lu Yi’s song finally concluded, Hai Yue excitingly stood up with a somewhat unstable breathing, she anxiously asked: “What is the name of this song?”

Looking at her excitement like this, she was indeed a person who had knowledge about music, Murong Shu Qing replied: “Bi (blue) Hai (sea) Chao (waves) Sheng (life) Qu (song). Song of the Sea and Waves.”

This song was initially a musical composition for Jin Yong’s martial arts novel that was about Huang Yao Shi who began his martial art feats. Later on, Liu Xue Xuan used the song to make the musical compositions for flute and guzheng (larger stringed instrument than guqin) and played them on the stage for the first time. Murong Shu Qing had heard the song for several times in the past and she liked it. However, even though she could understand the music score, she could not play the guqin so she gave up. After she came here, she became aware that Lu Yi’s guqin skill was very good, within the ‘Bi Hai Chao Sheng Qu’ nine pieces, she picked the vast blue ocean, dark turbulence, the wind whistling while the cloud flying, the hot ocean as if it was boiling, and the water as if it was a level mirror parts. (I guess Lu Yi was playing 5 out of 9 parts of the song). She played these several pieces and added some of her own ideas, and so Lu Yi could play it out. She could actually use it effectively today.

Hai Yue clapped her hands and smilingly said: “Good song, good name for the song.”

Finished speaking, Hai Yue came to the front of the guqin, she thought for a moment and slightly raised her hand, it was really the Song of the Sea and Waves music score!!

Murong Shu Qing did not expect that only listening one time, she could know ‘hot ocean as if it was boiling’, this piece that was just played out. Even though there was nothing lacking, but Murong Shu Qing seemed to add her own understanding in the music and it even had more of its spirituality and personality. When Lu Yi played this song, her skill was somewhat lacking in strength, if Hai Yue used the great big waves that surged up violently on the sea surface, white waves on the Shan mountain, the wind whistling while the gull flying’s technique, it would be very vivid and thorough. (I think these are the other parts of the song that Lu Yi didn’t play) Murong Shu Qing sighed and said: “Miss is really exceptionally intelligent.”

Once the song was finished, Hai Yue got up, and came to Murong Shu Qing’s front, she seriously and sincerely said: “Qin Shu, Hai Yue intends to make you as my friend. What do you think about this?”

Looking that she said it candidly, Murong Shu Qing admired this talented and refreshing woman, so she nodded her head and smilingly said: “I am willing to be your friend.”

“Good, then, do not address Miss or Gongzi in the future anymore.” Picking up the wine that was on the table, Hai Yue smilingly said: “Drink one cup.”

“Alright.” Taking the wine, the two people were looking, smiling at each other and toasting to drink. Hai Yue drank the cup of wine, and she bowed her head to look at Murong Shu Qing’s neck that was raised up. Her neck was spotlessly white and slim, there was only a faint pink scar on her neck, and no Adam’s apple!! Hai Yue bewilderingly murmured: “You……”

When she wanted to look again, Murong Shu Qing already finished drinking the cup of wine.

When she saw Hai Yue’s surprise and pondering gaze, Murong Shu Qing did not avoid her eyes. From the time when she looked at her raising her neck up, Hai Yue should already saw that she did not have an Adam’s apple. She did not intend to deceive her at first, but she had no choice to dress as a man at Qing Feng Lou last time. Since she found out today, it was even better.

The him who always had a light smile and was in front of her, with a thin figure, delicate and bright skin, Hai Yue hesitatingly said: “You are……”

Murong Shu Qing was still lightly smiling like before, she calmly said: “I am. I do not know if Hai Yue still wants to be my friend or not?”

She was actually a woman! Hai Yue slightly opened her almond eyes and covered the anger that were in her eyes, she was deceived by him! She was actually harmed herself by being tempted by this woman, and was ashamed and angry. Hai Yue faintly clenched her hands into fists, the atmosphere inside the decorated boat became somewhat oppressive in a flash.

Murong Shu Qing did not retreat back, her face still had the same smile, and still peacefully sat down and remained silent. She did not try to explain in a hurry, nor did she apologize pointlessly.

For a long time, Hai Yue released her anger by throwing away the wine cup, looking at the woman in front of her who was still calm and collected, the anger in her heart was gradually subsided, so Hai Yue loosened up her fisted hands. Let it be, let it be, she did not really deceive her, it was her own strongest first impression. Moreover, even if she was a woman, but she still appreciated her.

Removing her melancholy feeling out of her heart, and putting aside that she was not a man, it was worth it to have this kind of friend. Hai Yue passed on the cup that was on the table, and directly picked up a wine pot, she said: “I, Hai Yue, once I have said something, how can I take it back, someone comes, bring a couple more of wine jugs.”

The young child who was beside her, immediately brought two jars of good wine, and poured it into the wine pot for them to drink, Hai Yue took the pot and stuffed it into Murong Shu Qing’s hand, then she said: “We will enjoy ourselves to the fullness, then you will be allowed to leave!”

Murong Shu Qing drank a mouthful first, and smilingly said: “That will not be a problem.”

The two people took the wine and went to the inner room of the decorated boat, the room was covered with a white wool rug with a big soft couch that looked warm and cozy. They could look at the river surface during this autumn’s tranquil day from the huge carving window. Hai Yue was lying down on the soft couch and she toasted to Murong Shu Qing. Murong Shu Qing was leaning by the side of the window and drinking with her.

This wine was really enjoyable, it was as clear as water, and it was completely lacking the smell of alcohol. Murong Shu Qing was shaking the wine pot, it really did not have any wine taste, which should have that rich and mellow taste. When she drank it a mouthful a moment ago, she could taste a slight sweetness, but after she drank it again, she could taste the after taste from the sweet alcohol, and unexpectedly could feel a slight sweet-smelling grass!

Murong Shu Qing lightly sighed: “Good wine!”

One of Hai Yue’s hands was supporting her head, and the other hand was shaking the wine pot, lying on the wool rug, she carelessly said: “Tasteless (Wu-no, Wei-taste, smell) is its name.” But this was the best wine from her home.

Tasteless? Murong Shu Qing softly repeated in her heart. Good name.

Hai Yue used her hand as a pillow, and said to Murong Shu Qing who was beside her: “Qin Shu is not your real name!” After she met her that night, she had some people to investigate her identity, but she did not get any result. Not to mention this Qin Shu’s name, but there was no gentle youngster like this within the Capital.

Murong Shu Qing was leaning by the side of the window, enjoying the autumn wind that was caressing her lightly, and assessing this tasteless and mellow after taste, then she lightly smiled and answered: “How could Hai Yue be your real name also?” But this name, Hai Yue and her were really suited, the blue ocean (Hai) and bright moon (Yue), she should be a woman made by heaven!

Hai Yue suddenly got up, and sat cross-legged, her beautiful almond eyes showed brilliant lights, she interestingly said: “Why don’t we play a game, I am sure that you are not an average person either, we will use a maximum of 10 days to investigate each other’s identity. At that time, regardless of what the result of the investigation will be, we will be honest, how about that?”

Murong Shu Qing straightforwardly answered: “Alright.” She was really different than any ordinary woman in this era, a woman who was this intelligent and bright was not many. But a woman who was being honest and refreshing like this, and a woman with knowledge and understanding like her, was really rare. Calling this kind of woman, her friend, was a pleasure.

Hai Yue got up and walked to Murong Shu Qing, she leaned on the window, and smilingly said: “If you lose, you just have to give me a song, how about that?” That ‘Song of the Sea & Waves’ was unpredictable, the big waves were surging up violently occasionally, sometimes there was no wave for far away, she liked it, there had never been a musician who could move her heart with a song like this. She believed that this brilliant and elegant woman would surely have another exquisite and extraordinary masterpiece.

Rewarding her another song again?! That would not be difficult, among the music scores that she appreciated, she only needed to find one that would suit Hai Yue, and just had to secretly steal somebody else’s song again. Murong Shu Qing lightly nodded her head, she shook tasteless wine that was on her hand, raised her eyebrows and smilingly said: “Sure thing. How about…. if you lose?”

Hai Yue slightly frowned her eyebrows and pondered deeply, suddenly, the corner of her mouth raised a beautiful smile, she mysteriously said: “I will reward you a rare treasure of the world!”

Looking at her full confidence, her somewhat arrogance and mysterious appearance, Murong Shu Qing’s curiosity raised up, she raised the wine jug that was on her hand and lightly touched it with Hai Yue’s wine jar, then smilingly said: “I look forward to get your treasure.”

Hai Yue also picked up the wine on her hand, forthrightly drank a mouthful, shaking the the wine that was almost on the bottom of the jug, she smilingly said: “I also look forward to get your song.”

Sian’s notes:
Wow, I’m rather surprise that Lu Yi can play guqin. And how about MSQ’s stealing people’s music??? Lol….. the beauty of knowing the future.

That reference about Jin Yong’s martial arts novel, I have no idea which book that she was trying to referred to. The only Jin Yong’s novels that I’m familiar is that 3 books series that have been adapted into dramas so many times, which are Legend of Condor Heroes, Return of Condor Heroes and Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. I’m sure I have watched most of Jin Yong’s other novels that were adapted into drama in the past, but I couldn’t remember who this Huang Yao Shi that was referred to. It didn’t help that when I watched most of these Jin Yong’s dramas in the past, we used Hokkienese dialect so the names were slightly different than the pinyin names. For example the male lead in Legend of Condor Heroes’ name was Kwok Cheng in hokkienese as opposed to Guo Jing in pinyin. So I can’t recall who this Huang Yao Shi was, in one of Jin Yong’s novels. Website for Jin Yong: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin_Yong

I found it. This Huang Yao Shi was indeed a figure in Legend of Condor Heroes. He’s one of the Five Greats who were in the novel & happened to be the father of the female lead. See in hokkienese, his name was Ong Yuk Su. His daughter’s name in pinyin is Huang Rong, while the name that I was familiar for her was Ong Yong. 😅 The greatness of Wikipedia… https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huang_Yaoshi

This Liu Xue Xuan aka Liu Shueh Shuan (in Taiwanese) is a Taiwanese composer. His music combines elements of traditional and modern cultures. Here’s the website if anybody is interested. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liu_Shueh-Shuan

From the Wikipedia, the title of the song was Song of the Sea and Waves, which is a Xiao (a type of flute) piece whose tune has hypnotic effects on people. The melody can put a trance and the person feels like he’s floating in the ocean. Huang Yao Shi is an awesome flute player and he uses the flute for his weapon too. Ah, I miss that drama. I should watch that drama again, but my favorite Legend of Condor Heroes was the older version that Hongkong TVB produced in the 80s, with Felix Wong, Barbara Yung, Michael Miu as the leads. I bet most of you don’t even know who those people are. Hehehehe… Felix Wong retired from acting a long time ago. Sadly, Barbara Yung committed suicide when she was on the top of her young career. I believe only Michael Miu is still acting now. Am I showing my age now? 😊😊😊

I knew that Hai Yue isn’t just a prostitute. I’m guessing that she’s actually that Queen from Hai Yu. But she can also be that Shang Jun (which isn’t her real name, btw. I don’t even know what her real name is. Shang Jun is a name that she’s using when she pretends to be a man).

Chapter 47: Meeting Again

Chapter 49: A Little Sickness

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 47: Meeting Again

By Qian Lu

Chapter 47

Meeting Again

Since the old days, Autumns are lonely, empty — people say;
But for me Autumn’s always better than any Spring day.
A single crane shoots through clouds up to the boundless, blue sky;
O With it, all my poetic sentiments soar as high.
(QIU CI: “Autumn Song” No. 1 (of 2)
— LIU YUXI (772-842)
— Translated by Frank C Yue )

The clear and refreshing autumn weather day was really suited to go out, Murong Shu Qing did not use the carriage, she took Lu Yi to go along the flagstone pathway to enjoy the ancient street alleys within the Capital. It was different from a bustling and flourishing main street, there was no gorgeous store fronts on the street, no loud sounds from the tearoom or wine shops. But there was a bungalow that was built with greenish stone brick roofs as its tower, also there were snack and tea stalls along the street. Murong Shu Qing liked to wander within this kind of alley, it used its simple and unadorned architecture to talk about the ancient cultures and stories. Murong Shu Qing walked all the way, while she was kneading her somewhat swelling temple. She believed that she caught a cold, due to her fondness of the cool autumn wind, she unexpectedly fell asleep on the lawn last night. It if were not for Lu Yi who woke her up, she would definitely get more than a headache now. But when she woke up last night, the man who was also admiring the full moon with her, was already gone long ago. Since he appeared at the Qi’s family at that moment, so he should also the Qi family’s person, she would meet him again sooner or later.

Bypassing the blue-stone alleys, one would see the Capital’s Yue Yang He (river) behind the cross, the river was not wide, and the water was not deep either. There were many scholars and poets walking and loitering within the location freely, so everyday, there would be some gorgeous or impressive or elegant or decorated boats that were anchored on the river.

The cool wind from the river, was slowly blowing, it made Murong Shu Qing’s slight aching head to get some relief. Her purpose to go out today was to tour the Capital’s famous street alleys, and to visit Bao Yue Shu Zhai (book store owns by MSQ) to get some books to bring back home to read. She had already looked at all of Qi Yue’s books once, so she was not interested anymore, if she did not look for more books to pass the time, she would be very bored.

The biggest book store at the Capital, Bao Yue Shu Zhai was just opened by the Yue Yang riverside. The front courtyard of the study room was planted with green bamboo, passing through the small bamboo forest was a spacious and wide bungalow. Murong Shu Qing looked up and down at the main gate and she was very satisfied. The entrance by the front of the river was open wide, the lintel doors, with a wooden tablet that was hung on it, was clearly painted with Bao Yue, these two words. Entering the inner room, there were several mahogany carved tables and chairs, and when she was walking deeper inside the room, there should be a big library (room) that was part of her requirement in designing this bookstore. And sure enough, winding around, on the side of a huge pine tree that showed auspiciousness, there was a huge room for books, there were already many scholars who were reading the books inside.

She also came to get the books today, so she did not plan to show her identity. When she left home, she chose an indigo plain clothing cheongsam, and was using the same color for her head covering and headband. Her conspicuously thin and slender figure, with a warm, gentle and calm smiling expression, she really looked like a delicate and refined scholar.

The young child who was on the side serving, also gave her a piece of paper and a brush, he modestly greeted and said: “Gongzi, you can write whatever book that you want to write down, when you leave, we will help you to organize everything properly.”

Lu Yi who was behind, took the paper and brush, Murong Shu Qing slightly cupped her hands and smilingly said: “Many thanks.”

The young child returned her greeting, and retreated to the side.

Flipping through the books all the way, Lu Yi would write down the books that she liked, and she walked around once. Murong Shu Qing discovered that she had actually been inside the bookstore for two shichen (4 hours). Looking at Lu Yi’s hand that was holding a thick booklist, she could not help but to laugh, it did not look like she was buying books, but it looked like she was moving the books out of this bookstore.

But since she already picked those books, she could only carry them. Taking that big stack of book lists that were handed over by the young child, he also showed a stupefied expression, when she handed over 500 taels of banknotes, and said: “You can prepare the books first, and wait for someone to come and get them.”

Finished speaking, she pulled Lu Yi out of the bookstore, because they were really hungry.

Murong Shu Qing looked at Lu Yi’s complexion that was somewhat not good, she felt guilty and said: “Lu Yi, you are hungry, I will take you to eat delicious food.” After all, she made Lu Yi to accompany her to get books with her hungry stomach, and she really made it difficult for her (LY).

Lu Yi was happy so she smilingly said: “Thank you, Miss.”

Murong Shu Qing pretended to be angry, said: “You called me with a wrong appellation again.”

Lu Yi stuck out her tongue: “I am so hungry and dizzy. I will call you Master in the future, and will not make any mistake again.”

Murong Shu Qing laughingly looked at her, this girl, looked more and more like Hong Xiu. The two people were smiling and bickering, while they walked towards Ying Ke Lou, but they had not walked for several steps, several hurried sounds of the footsteps echoed from behind them, a blue dress woman was gasping behind them, and she called out: “Gongzi, please stay.”

Murong Shu Qing peered at the delicate, pretty and young lady who was in front of her, she did not remember that she was familiar with her ah? But Murong Shu Qing still asked with courtesy: “Does this young lady have any comment?”

With great difficulty, she steadied her breath, the woman slightly saluted, she pointed to a light blue and exquisite decorated boat that was upfront, and said: “My family’s Miss invites Gongzi to chat.”

Her words made Murong Shu Qing feel suspicious even more, she followed her direction, Murong Shu Qing looked towards that decorated boat that was not too far away. The decorated boat was not big, but the decoration was refined and luxurious, a fluttering light blue muslin separated Murong Shu Qing’s sight, so she could only vaguely see several fuzzy silhouettes. When she was just about to decline the invitation, a trace of fiery silhouette came out now and bowed her head, and waved to her happily. Murong Shu Qing slightly narrowed her eyes, and finally could see the woman’s appearance clearly. It was the young lady from Qing Feng Lou from the other day, so the person who was on the boat, should be: “Hai Yue?”

Lu Yi looked at Murong Shu Qing for a long time, but she did not speak for a long time either, so she anxiously asked: “Master?”

Murong Shu Qing turned her head around, and gave her a ‘nothing was the matter’ expression.

Hai Yue wanted to invite her to this so-called chat with her? How many children of officials and handsome men who asked but did not have this opportunity, and it actually made her to run into this opportunity. Since this was the case, she could not let down her 10,000 taels. If her memory was not mistaken, the flavors of Qing Feng Lou’s tea and pastries were pretty good.

Murong Shu Qing turned her head around, she raised her eyebrows and smilingly said to Lu Yi: “I will take you to eat some delicious food.”

Looking at Miss’ mischievous look, she just knew that delicious eating arrangement would not be that simple. But Lu Yi still smiled and nodded.

Murong Shu Qing smilingly said to the young lady: “Young lady, please lead the way.”

Soon, Murong Shu Qing climbed on that exquisite and cozy decorated boat. Under the guidance of the red dress woman, she passed through layer upon layer of blue muslin, then Murong Shu Qing saw Hai Yue who was by the soft couch in the middle of the boat.

The pure white muslin skirt really matched with her bright skin, as if she was a piece of first-rated jade. Her bright and naked ankles wore an ice blue crystal chain, with her indolent and sincere smile, and her stylish and casual attitudes. All made her look perfect and made people to want to worship her. Murong Shu Qing lightly sighed, she was really a rare object, let alone a man, even a woman also wanted to admire her.

Hai Yue slowly sat down on the soft couch, her barefoot legs stepped on the pure white goat woolen rug, and she said: “How is Qin Gongzi doing?” Even though she still casually nodded to give her courtesy, but because she was the one who did it, it showed her infinite style.

Murong Shu Qing cupped her hands and smilingly said: “Thank you for Miss’ concerned.”

“Gongzi, please sit.”

Murong Shu Qing nodded and sat down, and also pulled Lu Yi to sit down next to her. Taking a lily mung bean cake that was in front of her and pushing it to in front of her (LY), she hinted to eat some. Lu Yi cleverly picked one piece, took a bite, she happily nodded her head lightly.

Looking that she was eating the food, Murong Shu Qing was also relieved, she was so hungry for a long time, if she fainted, that would not be good.

Observing the intimate interaction between the two of them, Hai Yue’s bright eyes slightly narrowed, she was swaying past Lu Yi for once, and found that she was really a delicate and vivid servant girl. Retaking her sight, Hai Yue naturally smiled and said: “Hai Yue is waiting for a long time at Qing Feng Lou, but does not see Gongzi again, unexpectedly, we meet fortunately today.”

Today was originally a boring day so she went boating on the lake, she unexpectedly saw him on the shore. He looked different than that day’s gorgeous and respected appearance, he did not wear any silk satin clothing or precious jade artifacts today. He only wore a coarse blue clothing, his hair was only wrapped casually also, but that graceful bearing on his body, did not drown out, it was actually dazzling the eyes like luster of gems even more.

Murong Shu Qing only took her words as conventional greetings, so she smilingly said a modest respond: “Miss is too polite, once I have heard that immortal sound of a song the other day, I still ponder over it until now.”

Hai Yue walked to the side of a guqin near the deck, and said: “Gongzi is surely an elegant scholarly master in playing instrument, I do not know whether it is possible or not to play a song for me.” If she was able to play the instrument in a perfect harmony with him, that would be better.

Play a song for her? Murong Shu Qing frowned her eyebrows, if she looked at a few music theory books, she might still be able to understand the guqin’s music. She also did not have any problem commenting about her feeling after she listened to the song, but playing the guqin like this, she was really powerless. So she could only oblige to said with regret: “Miss’ praise is erroneous, this humble person does not know how to play the instrument, and I do not dare to display my skill in front of you.”

Hai Yue did not believe that he was a common man, who did not know how to play guqin, it should be that he was not willing to play it. Walking to Murong Shu Qing’s side, Hai Yue used an affirmative tone, and said: “Gongzi is not wiling.”

Facing Hai Yue’s stubborn expression, Murong Shu Qing did not know what to say properly. She really did not know how to play stringed instrument ah……!

Sian’s notes:
The almighty and cunning MSQ has a weakness. Hehehe… I wonder if this was the first time that she felt helpless as she was not able to play a stringed instrument in this era. Considering her background as a wealthy girl, she had to know how to play so of course, Hai Yue wouldn’t believe that she couldn’t play. Poor MSQ, she was put on the spot now.

The website for that poem that Din2 found: http://chinesepoetryinenglishverse.blogspot.co.id/2013/06/single-crane-shoots-through-clouds-up.html?m=1

Chapter 46: Explanation

Chapter 48: Finding Out

Destined Marriage With Fragrance Chapter 46: Explanation

I suppose that we can say this is a ‘sweet’ chapter for MSQ & XY since the interactions between those two are rather scarce, we might as well enjoy every little time that they have together. ☺️

By Qian Lu

Chapter 46

Explanation

Murong Shu Qing followed Xuanyuan Yi out of the manor, her arm was in pain so she slightly wrinkled her eyebrows, but she did not say anything. Who said that a woman’s heart was like a needle in the bottom of the ocean, the man’s heart was also difficult to guess. She did not remember that she ever provoked him, but looking at his tense face, it would still be better if she would quietly wait to see any change.

The two people were in the carriage, Murong Shu Qing’s hand was free again, she kneaded her arm, while leaning on the soft couch, and waiting for Xuanyuan Yi to vent his indescribable anger. But after a long time, Xuanyuan Yi was also still quietly sitting, and did not say anything either, his calm star eyes were watching outside the window. His arrogant and handsome face did not have any black cloud any longer, but she could not see clearly what he was thinking. Murong Shu Qing slightly knitted her eyebrows, today’s Xuanyuan Yi was really different.

The carriage was traveling tranquilly and slowly through the night, the horses’ hoofs were treading on the road, their kicking sounds echoed, the two people who were inside the carriage remained silent.

After a very long time, Xuanyuan Yi’s muffled voice that carried a magnetic sound, finally broke the tranquility in the room: “Dong Xue is my wet nurse’s (ru niang) daughter.” He did not know why he wanted to explain this to her, but he really wanted to tell her about Dong Xue’s identity. During dinner, he was very infuriated that she was not in the least concerned, but why was that? Did he wish that she was overflowing with jealousy?! Did he not dislike a jealous woman? Murong Shu Qing, why did he change into someone different in front of her!

His unexpected words, made Murong Shu Qing feel stunned somewhat, Dong Xue was really a gently and quiet girl. Raising her head to look at Xuanyuan Yi who was still looking outside the window, Murong Shu Qing lowly asked: “Did she already become your concubine?”

“No.” He and Dong Xue could be regarded as childhood sweethearts, her gentleness, her thoughtfulness, her consideration of other people needs, there was no man who did not like those personalities. He originally planned to withdraw from their marriage agreement so that he could take her as his concubine. But after he succeeded in withdrawing the marriage agreement, she often occupied his mind, that silhouette with a trace of tranquility and calmness.

No? “Then, Princess Chu Qing…..”

Xuanyuan Yi said with disdained: “I am not interested being married with the Imperial household.” Even though he was in the Imperial Court, but in regard to being a family with the Imperial household, he remained at a respectful distance.

Murong Shu Qing suddenly felt somewhat funny, was this considered that he wanted to explain this to her? Even thought his awkward explanation, made her heart feel somewhat joyful, he was an overbearing and arrogant man after all, he would never try to explain anything in the past. Murong Shu Qing lightly sighed, the woman’s frightening vanity could really flare out at any time.

But based on their relationship now, he did not really need to explain these to her, after all, they already cancelled the marriage arrangement. Murong Shu Qing said: “You do not need to tell me these.”

Her words had succeeded to infuriate Xuanyuan Yi again, she could see that he slightly narrowed his eyes, and dangerously said: “I said it before, after I returned to the Capital, I would prepare for our wedding.” She clearly did not take his words seriously.

Wedding? He was still overbearing like this, Murong Shu Qing did not want to bother with him anymore, but she only said this sentence: “Let me remind you again, we already cancelled our marriage agreement.”

“Why do you not want to marry me so much?” He did not understand why she opposed to marry him so much. Could she not stand him in her heart?

“Why must you marry me!” Murong Shu Qing was curious, if she said that Xuanyuan Yi fell in love with her, that was just inexcusable. If he did not love her, why was he so stubborn about this matter like this!

Why? Xuanyuan Yi unexpectedly could not answer it for a period of time, he only knew that he would think of her frequently, miss her calm and floating smile, miss her indolent and casual bearing. He only knew that his body, his thought was crying out for her.

In the end, his answer changed into these three words: “I want you!”

He wanted me? Murong Shu Qing did not speak anymore, between them, could it be that they would always be in a tangle with this question? Overcoming this person, she was destined to be in this entanglement, thinking deeply for a moment, Murong Shu Qing said: “Alright, we will speak openly tonight, you should think clearly why you want me, and I will also tell you what I want.”

Murong Shu Qing knew even if she said it out, he would not necessarily understand it, after all, the way one was thinking in this era was really different, but she wanted to tell him now.

It was not that she did not have any feeling towards him, his elegance, his unruliness, his talent, his dedication, the way he whispered by her side, even his sometimes overbearing personality, all of them were carved into her heart. And she was not a 17-18 years old young girl either, she knew what she wanted with regards to feeling. Today, she would just tell him, and also give an opportunity for the both of them.

Meeting Xuanyuan Yi’s waiting gaze, Murong Shu Qing seriously said: “For me, love is a part of life. If I do not have love, my heart is contented with mountains and rivers scenery (living peacefully) and freedom. If I have love, I want to treasure this predestined affinity, being interdependent with each other, but that person needs to know me, understand me, love me, pity me. In our world, each can have his and her own sky, but we can firmly hold our hands, and soar together. I do not need to be sheltered from the wind and rain, but we need to be able to deal against the trials and hardships. However, it can only contain two people in this world.”

Her speech was finished, inside of the carriage sank into silent again, Murong Shu Qing did not look at him anymore, she lightly returned to lean on the soft couch. She finished what she wanted to say, so she should not be worried about what next.

Xuanyuan Yi’s complicated complexion was looking at Murong Shu Qing, after a long time, he affirmatively said: “You want me to marry only you.”

Not bad, even though he did not completely understand what she really wanted to convey, but he seemed to get the preconditions on what he had heard.

“No.” Murong Shu Qing lightly shook her head: “My husband can only marry one wife.” She could not control how many wives he wanted to marry, but if he still wanted to persist in marrying her, then he could only marry one wife.

They remained silent towards each other for a long time, Lu Yi’s voice came through from outside the carriage: “Miss, we are here.”

Murong Shu Qing regained her sight, but she did not say anything, she also did not look at him, and just got up to pass through him to get down from the carriage. Xuanyuan Yi did not pull her to stay, but when she was just about to enter the Qi’s manor, he lowly shouted: “Murong Shu Qing.”

This was the first time that Xuanyuan Yi called her name like this, Murong Shu Qing did not turn her head around, and her back was still facing him, but she stopped her footsteps.

Xuanyuan Yi’s firm voice came through after: “I still do not understand completely what you mean, but I will remember it.”

Finished speaking, the sound of Xuanyuan Yi’s firm footsteps, disappeared into the night.

Tonight’s moonlight was not bright at all, but it was enough to lengthen Murong Shu Qing’s thin figure, she lightly hooked the corner of her mouth and entered the Qi’s manor.

Even though it was not too late, but there was nobody walking within the Qi’s manor, walking on the winding small trail, there were a few small lanterns, that were barely able to light up the road.

Murong Shu Qing walked slowly along the small trail, Lu Yi was following her from behind, within a far distance, and did not say anything.

Without the tea fragrant smell that filled Die Cui Xiao Su, the smell of the simple grass also made people to feel bewitched. After walking for half way, Murong Shu Qing stopped her footsteps, she stood on the neat and soft lawn, used her arms as pillows, and casually lied down on it. Looking up at the night sky, tonight’s moon was not bright, the stars were not many either, the sky did not have that dark blue look, it seemed that there was no appreciation of the night.

Murong Shu Qing lightly closed her eyes, the autumn wind was gradually colder, and blowing her black hair with its movement. How long did she not listen to this wind under the moon! Tonight, her heart seemed to be very anxious.

She did not know how long she was lying down, and just did not want to open her eyes, but a small stone was thrown at her, so Yan Yu who was in a secret place, used his palm to flick it. The stone fell on the side of the bluestone trail, and rolled for several rounds, when it stopped, it made a crisp sound within this tranquil nighttime, so it appeared to be especially loud.

At the same time when the stone reached the ground, an indolent sound of a man’s voice echoed at the same time: “Unexpectedly, there is another person who is admiring the full moon just like me in such a night like this.”

Murong Shu Qing softly sighed in her heart, helplessly opened her eyes, the night scene tonight could not be regarded as beautiful, but she could still encounter a ‘kindred spirit to admire the full moon’, it was truly rare.

Sitting up, she saw there was a vague silhouette, who was in front of her and separated by the flower beds, and he was just like her a moment ago, looking up at the starry sky. If he did not say anything, it would be difficult for her to discover that there was another person who was lying down also. Just lying under the hazy moonlight, nobody could see him clearly! Even though the opposite party already said something, but he did not make any movement, as if he did not make any sound a moment ago.

Murong Shu Qing continued to lie down on the lawn, and did not make things difficult for her own self either. Comparing the starry sky now with the one from a moment ago, it was actually brighter by a lot, but the moon was still not bright.

Under the black night sky, the two people’s casual and free silhouettes, were appreciating the not so bright moon, and remaining silent for the whole night.

Sian’s notes:
That word “nurse” when XY explained about who Dong Xue was, actually used ru (milk/breast) niang (mother/woman). I have no idea how to translate the words. I believe he was raised by Dong Xue’s mother. And sometimes, back in the day, I think it’s very common that this ru niang also provided breast milk to the child whom she took care of. Kiranda said that I should use wet nurse for the term so it has been changed…

Ehmm… who’s that man??? How can he get inside the Qi’s manor?? Aiyo… all of these characters in the novel are so many and they’re killing my brain cells trying to remember them.

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Chapter 47: Meeting Again

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