Chapter 290 Impure Thoughts

After Su Yan'er finished speaking, she saw that An Yan didn't react, and then she saw that Yang Shi on the bed had a dark and bluish face, which startled her greatly.

Barely managing to compose herself, she clutched her chest and said, "Brother Yan, I'm sorry. I'll kowtow to Mother. I really didn't mean it. I hope Mother can forgive me."

As she spoke, Su Yan'er knelt down next to Madam Yang, a little distance away.

The maidservant beside her hurriedly brought a soft cushion and placed it under Su Yan'er's knees.

Su Yan'er was somewhat shocked; how could Yang Shi have died so quickly!

Why wasn't this medicine used on that bastard? What was the reason? Or was An Yan lying to him and didn't want to kill that bastard at all?

Having been deceived before, Su Yan'er always subconsciously felt that An Yan was lying to her, especially about this bastard child.

"Yan'er, my mother has passed away. Why don't you go back to your room first? I'll tell you when I'm done with my work."

An Yan seemed to have lost all her energy and spirit.

His mind was in such a mess right now, it was as if all his thoughts were tangled up, and he really couldn't spare any more attention to take care of Su Yan'er.

Su Yan'er then noticed that the man was so slovenly, unlike before, and had a strange smell about him.

Holding her breath, she said, "Brother Yan, you're too tired. You can go and rest first. I'll take care of the rest."

Yang Shi is dead, and Su Yan'er feels no sadness at her mother-in-law's death.

When she first entered the family, Madam Yang strongly opposed it, but in the end she couldn't go against An Yan's wishes. After she entered the family, Madam Yang established several rules for her, and only stopped making things difficult for her after she gave birth to a child.

"Listen to me, go out." An Yan was exhausted and spoke weakly.

Su Yan'er wanted to say something more, but she couldn't stand the smell and the strange atmosphere, so she left after saying a few words.

When the news reached the other courtyards, even the Second Madam Jiang couldn't help but fall silent.

"Haha, that idiot Su, even at a time like this, she's still acting up. Does she think the dead person is just some nobody or a servant? She's the mother of our future head of the family!"

Jiang took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh, "Some people are just so lucky. Before they get married, they are loved by their parents, and after they get married, they are loved by their husbands. Don't you think their lives are too smooth?"

Despite what happened, Su Yan'er is still living peacefully in her own courtyard and hasn't been divorced.

Isn't this a bit too lucky?

The old nanny beside her was making tea for Madam Jiang. "I once met a monk who said that if a person's first half of life is too smooth, the second half may not be so. No one is born into a life where everything goes smoothly from birth to death."

“You’re right.” Jiang laughed again.

The head maid came in to deliver a message, "Second Madam, the Tao family sent beauties to General Lin, but they were all returned, including Miss Ruyan."

"Oh, Ruyan was also returned?"

She was a beauty that all the talented men of Jiangnan longed for.

Jiang thought for a moment, then said, "Go and call Second Master here."

Su He arrived quickly, bringing a book with him.

Jiang looked a little uncomfortable and said, "Why did you bring this kind of book to my room?"

What a bunch of stories about high-society ladies, it's just...

"You can take a look." Su He sat down and told the servants to leave first.

Jiang knew he wouldn't say that without reason. After opening it and looking at it for a while, she was completely stunned. "This, this..."

Having been sisters-in-law for so many years, seeing each other all the time, Jiang immediately recognized who was being described in the book.

The main difference lies in their attire, tone of voice, and background... they are practically identical.

Jiang was alarmed; what if this got out...

Thinking about it, Jiang suddenly lowered her voice and said, "Master, we need to make plans as soon as possible."

Su He smiled and looked at Jiang Shi.

"A man can play around with other women, but he should marry a smart woman. Although my life has not been very good, I am content to have married you, my virtuous wife."

Jiang laughed, "Second Master, you really know how to talk. Alright, alright, you're making me even happier."

The couple, without tacit agreement, had already begun to consider how to become Lin Anyuan's inside man.

What? You're saying Lin Anyuan has a grudge against the An family?

That has nothing to do with them!

The head of the family has to curry favor with them, so what's wrong with the couple going to curry favor with them?

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Speaking of currying favor, Ye Wan has recently had a strange feeling.

She always felt that Liu Wenshu was coming to her place too often; was he trying to curry favor with her?

Surely not?

Just as Ye Wan mentioned Liu Wenshu, another person had already arrived at the door.

Today, Liu Wenshu saw Pei Zhichuan again at the door.

"Aren't you busy with the Ministry of Revenue? When have you had time to come here every day?" Pei Zhichuan frowned.

Liu Wenshu smiled gently, "I'm here on important business, but Young Master Pei seems quite leisurely, which makes one envious."

Pei Zhichuan remained expressionless. "I have no interest in the court; I wish to find solace in nature. You need not try to test my intentions."

"Huh? Did I mean to test you, young master? I didn't know that." Liu Wenshu looked surprised.

Pei Zhichuan frowned. He had sensed that Liu Wenshu harbored ill intentions, which was why…

There are already some rumors circulating outside; this Ye Wan really doesn't know how to avoid suspicion at all.

The two people standing at the door heard voices coming from inside.

“Madam, there are some unpleasant rumors circulating outside. I’d like to send the two young masters back so that the master won’t be upset if he finds out.”

With no male head of the household present and Fang Daru having gone to the capital, Liu Wenshu and Pei Zhichuan, both men of considerable interest, were bound to attract some gossip.

“Aunt, you’ve said something wrong. He knew what kind of person I was when we got together. If he couldn’t accept that, he should have said so sooner rather than later.”

“In our marital relationship, he and I are equals. Why should I give up my career because of what others say?”

Ye Wan has been really busy lately, as Prince Jing has placed all the heavy burden of agricultural work on her shoulders.

Liu Wenshu works in the Ministry of Revenue, and sometimes it's necessary to liaise with her.

"Madam is insightful." Hui Gu smiled and looked towards the door.

"Auntie, you're getting better and better at saying these sweet nothings to coax people," Ye Wan laughed.

“This is not a lie. Madam is even more insightful than my former master.”

Hui Gu thought of Jing Wang's mother, who was an exceptionally intelligent woman. It was a pity that she wasn't insightful enough. If she had been as insightful as Ye Wan, she wouldn't have died so young.

Pei Zhichuan sneered from outside the door, "Did you hear that? You've come here time and time again, causing trouble for people."

They heard what was said inside.

Liu Wenshu clicked his tongue twice, "Am I the one causing this trouble?"

"I wonder which young master Pei is the dream lover of countless young ladies. Look at all these people outside, are they sure they're looking at me?"

At first glance, countless women stopped and stared in this direction, each with longing eyes.

Pei Zhichuan sneered.

"And how much better are you? You have impure thoughts, you..."