"Miss."
As Nan Huai emerged from the Jingzhao Prefecture, her personal maidservant came to greet her.
Seeing how haggard Nan Huai looked, Lüxin quickly supported Nan Huai, her eyes red-rimmed, and said, "Miss, you must take care of yourself."
Nan Huai patted Lüxin, she paused, thought of something, and whispered in Lüxin's ear.
Lüxin's eyes widened slightly, Nan Huai asked softly, "Can you handle this?"
Lüxin nodded hurriedly, "Yes."
Although she didn't know what her mistress was going to do, she would do whatever her mistress asked her to do.
Lüxin left Nan Huai's side.
Nan Huai walked to her husband's side, gripped the edge of the stretcher, and choked out, "Husband, let's go home."
Looking at her frail figure and resolute expression, the waiter couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow. The young master had passed away just like that; how heartbreaking for the young mistress.
Seeing that they were about to leave, Tong Aning told A Shu to follow them at a distance.
Xue Ruyun: "Aren't you worried about Nan Huai?"
Tong Aning nodded. "Mm."
besides--
[Her husband faked his death; I need to tell her.]
Tong Aning had wanted to speak up while they were in Jingzhao Prefecture, but she hadn't found the right opportunity until Nan Huai left.
Nan Huai probably already knew.
Xue Ruyun comforted her, "Don't worry, her good fortune is yet to come."
Tong Aning stared at Xue Ruyun, Xue Ruyun smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Tong Aning asked earnestly, "Master, when did you learn fortune telling?"
Xue Ruyun: "...?"
Seeing that Xue Ruyun was about to get angry, Tong Aning quickly smiled and coaxed Xue Ruyun.
Suddenly she leaned forward, but Xue Ruyun reached out and supported Tong Aning.
Tong Aning asked, " A Shu, what's wrong?"
"Fourth Miss, someone is causing trouble."
"Huh? Let's go help Nan Huai."
"Uh, miss, the situation is a bit complicated. You'd better take a look for yourself."
[Complex? How is it complex?]
Tong Aning lifted the curtain of the car window and looked out with Xue Ruyun.
Nan Huai is in a standoff with a man.
Nan Huai frowned and asked, "Who are you?"
The man said aggressively, "Who I am is none of your business. I want to see Gu Han."
"Are you my husband's good friend?"
"What a load of rubbish, my good friend!" the man exclaimed angrily. "Do you know that if it weren't for societal norms, A Han should have married me?"
The man said this with a hint of smugness.
Nan Huai was shocked. She said coldly, "My husband has passed away. Please stop spreading nonsense and ruining his reputation."
"What did you say?" the man said in a trembling voice, " A Han is dead? Where is A Han? I want to see A Han! Gu Han, you heartless man! You clearly said you would grow old with me!"
The onlookers felt nauseous.
Even though they've been following many scandals, there's always one that crosses their line.
"Is this a case of the unfaithful man dying and the mistress coming knocking on the door?"
"Isn't that right? What about his wife?"
"I know this Gu Han. He usually acts all high and mighty, but I never expected him to be this kind of person."
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!"
[Hahahaha, this move is brilliant! Gu Han cares a lot about his reputation, right? Nan Huai just sent someone to ruin it, and it was a man, hahaha! Gu Han must be furious. If the effects of the fake death drug hadn't worn off, he probably would have jumped up and attacked them on the spot.]
suspended animation?
What do you mean by feigning death?
Nan Huai wiped away her tears and said, "Pull him away."
Even after the man was pulled away, he continued to curse.
Nan Huai thought to himself, "The person Lüxin found is quite dedicated."
Nan Huai pursed her lips and said, "Let's keep going and take my husband home."
"Yes."
The people who witnessed this scene were filled with admiration for Nan Huai.
"What a courageous woman in the face of danger! What a pity."
"Exactly! Gu Han is such a beast, yet she's still trying to protect his Gu Han."
Nan Huai listened to these voices, she curled her lips into a smile; her goal had been achieved.
Unexpectedly, the group stopped again after walking only a few steps.
A man dressed in white stood in front, holding Gu Han's memorial tablet in his hands.
Nan Huai: "?"
She went to see Lüxin, Lüxin waved her off, saying, "She's only found one."
The man in white cried out sorrowfully, " A Han, how could you leave me like this—"
The man in front was about to leave when he heard the howl. He paused, wondering what it meant—was he trying to steal his job?
He walked through the line, stared at the man in white, and crossed his arms, asking, "Who are you?"
The man in white, puzzled, asked, "And who are you?"
"Me?" The man pointed to himself, having taken the money to solve the problem, he figured he had to play along to the end. "Of course I'm A Han's true love."
The man in white stared in disbelief, then suddenly let out a thunderous roar. He rushed forward, grabbed the man by the collar, and said with a ferocious expression, "You're lying! A Han clearly said that he only loves me!"
The man was stunned to see him crying so heartbrokenly. It was just acting; did he really need to go to such lengths?
Nan Huai narrowed her eyes. She had originally sent someone to ruin Gu Han's reputation, but she hadn't expected that Gu Han would actually do such a thing outside.
That's fine.
That way, she wouldn't feel guilty when she told Gu Han to die.
Nan Huai had someone pull the two apart, and she walked in front.
Gu Han, are you ready to go to hell?
This is a melon with many layers...
Tong Aning said, "Let me take you home, Master."
Xue Ruyun asked in surprise, "The area around Nan Huai?"
I believe she will make the right decision.
If it were me, I'd tear Gu Han to pieces.
Xue Ruyun: "..."
That girl is quite ruthless.
*
A banquet at the Princess's residence.
Mingyue and Lou Yingyu each took one side of Tong Aning Tong Aning and linked arms with her.
Mingyue: "Let's go see the fish. There are some koi in the pond, and they're so beautiful."
Lou Yingyu: "It's so sunny over by the fishpond, let's go sit in the pavilion instead."
"Look at the fish!"
"Rest!"
The two were locked in a fierce argument. Tong Aning pulled her arm away, thinking to herself, "Am I some kind of mascot?"
Mingyue and Lou Yingyu held hands.
Mingyue said, " Aning and Cousin Lin are engaged, and Aning is the closest to me."
Lou Yingyu scoffed, "I've been Aning's best friend for eight hundred years, Aning, don't you agree?"
The two of them looked at Tong Aning at the same time.
Tong Aning gave an awkward smile, "What's wrong with you two today? Can't we go look at the fish first, then go rest?"
Lou Yingyu: "Hmph."
Mingyue said, "She's just afraid I'll take you away from her."
Lou Yingyu: "... Princess, you have no idea of my charm."
Xue Shang, Su Zhouyue, and Wei Mingning walked over.
Xue Shang said, "What are you saying? I could hear you arguing from far away."
None of the three uttered a sound.
Xue Shang smiled at Tong Aning, "Although I'm not a good person, I'm quite good at matchmaking, Aning, you don't know..."
"What?" Tong Aning blinked.
Before Xue Shang could speak, Xue Lin interrupted her, "Aunt."
Xue Lin strode over and said, "Greetings, Madam Su Madam Wei."
Xue Shang: "..."
Every time she tries to say something bad about Xue Lin Xue Lin appears. She doesn't know if it's because he's her nemesis.
Xue Shang: "Never mind, let the young people play together."
The three of them gradually walked away.
[I wonder what the Princess was trying to say just now?]
[She just wanted to tell you that when she came to deliver your New Year's gift this year, she also prepared a handsome bodyguard for you, but Xue Lin intercepted him.]
Tong Aning: "..."
Lou Yingyu and Mingyue turned their backs and laughed.
Xue Lin pursed his lips, somewhat nervous.
After a long pause, Tong Aning asked, "Do you think Sichen isn't handsome enough?"
Sichen: "?"
Why is it that he's the one who gets injured again?
Xue Lin paused, then said, "Yes."
But I think he's quite handsome.
Sichen nodded. " Miss Tong has excellent taste."
Xue Lin glared at Sichen, Sichen immediately shut up. The group then walked towards the fishpond.
A group of wealthy young men had already gathered there, chatting and laughing. When they noticed someone approaching, their laughter grew even louder.
One of them said, "I've heard that Miss Wen is frail and sickly."
"Yes, and she's rather introverted. I don't know how this marriage ended up in your hands."
"Brother Jiao, are you being targeted?"
"Don't worry, I'll break off the engagement as soon as I get back. I would never marry a sickly man."
Jiao Lin turned around and met a pair of bright eyes.
Jiao Lin was completely stunned, then belatedly cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Miss. Miss is...?"
Wen Duanya's maidservant said irritably, "Young Master Jiao, didn't you just say you wanted to break off your engagement with my young lady? What, do you not recognize me now?"
Jiao Lin was somewhat surprised, and he blurted out, "You're that sickly Wen Duanya?"
Maid: "Who are you calling a sickly person...?"
" Youling, don't be rude."
Wen Duanya coughed twice, then quickly covered her lips with a handkerchief. She was deathly pale, but her eyes seemed to speak volumes.
She said, "I apologize for making you laugh, Young Master Jiao. If you are not satisfied with this marriage, you are welcome to cancel it."
Jiao Lin panicked, "I was just..."
"Hey, Brother Jiao, a great opportunity is right in front of you, you must cherish it!"
In just a short while, Wen Duanya had already walked far away.
For some reason, Jiao Lin's heart suddenly tightened.
"Brother Jiao, you wouldn't be having second thoughts, would you?"
Jiao Lin said, contradicting himself, "I didn't."
Is this person brainless?
Jiao Lin: "?"
Who is speaking?
[You call yourself a brother? Your "brothers" are clearly trying to sow discord; they're just jealous that you married such a wonderful wife.]
[The thoughts of these so-called good brothers are terrifying. As soon as Jiao Lin breaks off the engagement, these brothers around him can openly propose marriage to the Wen family. They're so stupid; they believe everything they hear.]
Jiao Lin: "..."
He glanced coldly at the hand resting on his shoulder, then with a grim face, he shrugged and removed the hand.
He treated them like brothers, but they wanted to steal his wife.
No way!