The news that the State Preceptor had proposed to Qi Qingyao spread like wildfire in Qingzhou and naturally, it reached the ears of Ling Luoyan who joined the auction the other day.
Her maid Cuiping shared the news with Ling Luoyan.
"Miss, the news outside says that the State Preceptor went to the Qi Residence and proposed to Qi Qingyao.'
"Hold on, I'm a little confused." Ling Luoyan put down the confectionery in her hands when she heard this. She felt confused. "The State Preceptor has always been looking for trouble with Lu Yan, even kissing that little maid of his. I offered him a hundred thousand taels yet Lu Yan was unwilling to sell the little maid to me. Now, that important man from the capital turned around but proposed to Qi Qingyao? This means...".
"??" Meant what? Cuiping eyes widened with curiosity.
Ling Luoyan was sure of it. "That little maid was Qi Qingyao."