"No..."
Lang Xuan really wanted to say yes, but a clear-headed little voice inside her said, "You're lying to Yuwen Duo. You'll have to cultivate for another three thousand years."
Moreover, lying is easy, but covering it up is difficult.
After thinking for a long time, sweating profusely, he still couldn't come up with a "crime" to accuse Wei Jun of.
In fact, she and Wei Jun had very little interaction in both their past and present lives.
If it weren't for the fact that he had hurt Yuwen Duo, why would she even remember this clove of garlic?
But once she said it, Lang Xuan herself felt it was inappropriate.
If you haven't offended her, why do you dislike Wei Jun?
Ugh, what a useless piece of trash, can't do anything right.
Lying is like cutting yourself in the process.
But Linlin just smiled slightly, "Then can I interpret this as meaning that Wei Jun is so repulsive that you find him repulsive?"
"No, not exactly." Lang Xuan finally found a problem. "He's too flamboyant, which doesn't match your low-key style."
"Then I'll warn him later, and tell him not to brag in front of you again, or you'll find him annoying."
"That's not what I meant. I... I just felt he wasn't a good person, I felt... I felt he would harm you!"
"So it's because you're worried about me that you don't like him?" Linlin coaxed patiently, like a skilled hunter leading the frightened little deer step by step.
Lang Xuan blushed deeply.
That's exactly the reason!
He's a bad guy! He's going to hurt you!
Linlin smiled and said, "Wei Jun has been with me for two years. He may seem a bit unrestrained on the surface, but he is actually very meticulous, and extremely intelligent and capable."
Lang Xuan: You're really just daydreaming.
She had only briefly mentioned Wei Jun, Yuwen Duo had already offered so many excuses for him.
Lang Xuan, you have a long way to go!
Linlin watched helplessly as his young wife went from being anxious to embarrassed, and then to being full of energy, completely baffled.
What else is in her little head besides tears?
"If you ever feel uncomfortable about anything he does in the future, don't hesitate to point it out; if you're too shy, tell me and I'll deal with him."
Lang Xuan nodded.
That's all for now; I don't want to make things harder for myself later.
This was a failed attempt to probe. If we had said anything more, and Wei Jun had actually slipped up, Yuwen Duo might have suspected that we had framed him, which would have been a huge loss.
"And Qu Hua," a hint of displeasure flashed in Linlin's eyes, "I'll teach her a lesson."
"Qu Hua?" Lang Xuan asked blankly.
Which one is this?
"The princess of Prince of Min's Residence, the one who spoke ill of you."
Lang Xuan instantly recognized the person.
That was Yanran's handkerchief.
She waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, she just doesn't like me."
If disliking her is a sin, then Yuwen Duo is certainly guilty beyond redemption.
To be fair, Lang Xuan thinks she's clingy, a bit absent-minded, and a little scatterbrained. Isn't it normal for people not to like her?
She didn't like Qu Hua's rudeness either!
We're even now.
We must not offend the Prince of Min's Residence because of her.
She knew from her past life that when Yuwen Duo appointed Gao Zheng and vigorously promoted reforms, it was hindered because it affected the interests of too many people.
At this time, it was the Heir to the Prince of Min of Prince of Min's fiefdom, took the first step and initiated the reforms.
Moreover, judging from today's family reunion, the fact that the Crown Princess of Prince of Min's Residence's residence could represent her mother-in-law, the Empress, speaks volumes about their close relationship.
She's not particularly bright, but she's not stupid enough to offend someone important as soon as she walks in.
In both the inner court and the outer court, considering both sentiment and interests, the Prince of Min's Residence should be won over, not offended.
Besides, Qu Hua is simply naive and simple-minded.
If I were like her, wouldn't I be idiotic too?
After listening to her powerful explanation, Linlin was pleasantly surprised to find that this little crybaby was so open-minded and insightful.
She is a precious gift from heaven.
He had to unravel the box layer by layer, and with each layer he opened, he was filled with more and more joy, for each layer held an unexpected surprise.
"That won't do," Linlin said. "There's also a saying: 'Kindness is often taken advantage of.'"
Lang Xuan said, "There are too many people who don't like me, one more won't make a difference. Besides, even if someone is as good as you, there are still so many people who don't like you."
You have no idea, there were so many people who cursed you in your past life.
At that time, she felt very resentful—she hated him on one hand, and on the other hand, she hated those who hated him just as much as she did; it was a complicated situation.
How could those people be so mean and sarcastic? Nobody's perfect, yet in her eyes, Yuwen Duo was the closest to being perfect.
If even he doesn't like them, then there's no one in this world who will satisfy them. They should hurry up and find someone else in another world!
Linlin chuckled silently.
Should we drag him down with us?
"Am I alright?" He looked at Lang Xuan, his eyes Jingjing with laughter.
Lang Xuan looked at him, then lost in thought for a brief moment, much to her chagrin.
It's a face I never tire of looking at.
"Okay." Lang Xuan nodded subconsciously.
It wasn't until she realized what had happened that she discovered she had actually answered the question.
She blushed, lowered her head, and explained, "If it weren't for you, our family might have... on the way to exile."
After arriving in Liaodong, she realized that so many people would die on the road to exile.
The local military households said that of the exiled people, it was fortunate if half of them survived to reach Liaodong; the rest were buried forever somewhere along the way.
She thought and thought, and realized that in addition to taking care of Yuanyang, she was also looking after their family.
Who arranged this?
It must be Yuwen Duo.
After he later acknowledged the marriage, she became even more certain.
Regardless of the Lang Family's circumstances, he had no intention of breaking off the engagement.
How could he be so good?
"If it weren't for you, our family might have become one of the numbers that died of illness on the road," Lang Xuan said solemnly.
"That evens things out." Linlin with some relief.
He carried a little snail with him on his journey. Although it seemed slow to others, he knew that it allowed his soul to rest and recuperate.
Lang Xuan was confused again. "We're even?"
She didn't do anything.
Could he be referring to gunpowder? But in my past life, he was the one who invented it.
She gave him his prescription and expected him to thank her... Lang Xuan, you're so shameless!
"Because of the life-saving grace, you have already repaid me with your body." Linlin's eyes softened, filled with smiles.
Lang Xuan: "..."
It turns out he was just teasing her.
This person is really... Zidu unpretentious in front of me.
Seeing that her face was flushed, Linlin put down her chopsticks and said, "I'm done eating. Please enjoy your meal. I have some things to take care of outside, so I won't be back for lunch. I'll come back to have dinner with you tonight."
He needs to hurry up and finish his work today so that he will have time to accompany her on her homecoming visit tomorrow.
"By the way, the housekeeper will ask you about the gift for your homecoming."
The bride's return visit to her parents' home? He actually wants to accompany her on this visit?
Linlin put on her cloak and walked outside.
Lang Xuan: "Wait—about the princess's matter, it's really alright. Don't make things difficult for her, I... I'll feel uneasy."