Transmigrating as the Buddha-like Main Consort of a Power Minister

Chapter 62: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

When Ji Wan'er saw Xiao Qingming again, it had already been a month later.

And it was in the capital city where they met.

By then, Xiao Qingming had already taken up a position in the Hanlin Academy.

The person who came to receive them was someone Ji Wan'er didn't expect.

Qin Suyao.

Qin Suyao was the same age as Ji Wan'er and had already married the Fifth Prince, becoming his concubine.

Even before Xiao Qingming entered the capital, Ji Wan'er briefly told him about the Marquis's mansion and the Fifth Prince's residence. However, at that time, they had no intention of seeking refuge. But as a top scorer, his background was thoroughly investigated even before he entered the capital. Seeing Ji Dazhong confirmed his identity.

Due to this connection, as soon as Xiao Qingming entered the capital, he was received by the Marquis.

Qin Suyao didn't mention anything about the official career, only talked about their childhood memories. She also expressed her apologies for what happened in the past and told Ji Wan'er that she could come to her if she had any trouble.

She also mentioned Nanny Dong (Mammy Dong).

Qin Suyao had written a letter to Nanny Dong, inviting her to come along, but Nanny Dong declined. In her reply, Nanny Dong mentioned that there was no one to take care of her daughter's shop, and she wanted to handle the matters there before coming.

Others might think that it was just an excuse for Nanny Dong to avoid coming to the capital.

But Ji Wan'er knew that Nanny Dong's reason was to wait for the second half of the year when Ji Huaijing completed the examination for the scholar title. She wanted to come to the capital with her head held high and make a grand entrance.

This is different from the book. In the book, Nanny Dong came to the capital early. However, that was because of her daughter. So, if it weren't for Ji Wan'er's affairs, perhaps the Nanny Dong in the book would also have her own pride like she does now.

When Qin Suyao mentioned Nanny Dong, she seemed genuinely emotional. Ji Wan'er could sense that Qin Suyao truly missed Nanny Dong. After all, Nanny Dong had been her nursemaid for several years and had taken care of her meticulously.

Thinking about what Qin Suyao did for Nanny Dong in the book, Ji Wan'er also felt that she was sincere.

When Qin Suyao and Ji Wan'er met, they were polite to each other, but there was still some unfamiliarity. They had a brief encounter before parting ways.

If Ji Wan'er were still the same as before, she might have been moved to tears. However, Ji Wan'er was not the same Ji Wan'er anymore. And she was very clear-headed.

Although Qin Suyao didn't mention Xiao Qingming, her personal visit today indicated everything.

Through reading the novel, Ji Wan'er also understood Qin Suyao's character. Qin Suyao was fundamentally a kind person, but she was also ambitious and highly tolerant. She wouldn't resort to any means to achieve her goals, nor would she blindly yield. In short, she was a clever and resourceful person.

Such a person might not become a friend, but they could definitely not become an enemy.

Because of the descriptions in the book, as well as her identity as the ultimate winner, Ji Wan'er had a good impression of Qin Suyao.

However, she wouldn't reveal her own stance until she had reconciled with Xiao Qingming.

Now that Xiao Qingming's status was different from before, she couldn't casually make friends anymore. If she made a mistake, it could bring disaster to her family.