Since she had promised Ruxue to help her, Rulan naturally wouldn't do nothing. The next day, she sent someone to inquire about Rong Ning's situation.

Rong Ning's whereabouts were not difficult to find out, especially when Ru Lan went to inquire.

So they quickly learned a lot from Lan.

Two days later, Rulan told Ruxue, "I think Mr. Rong would like a girl like you."

Ru Xue was taken aback for a moment, then overjoyed: "What do you mean?"

She didn't think she was anything special; although she was pretty, she wasn't a stunning beauty.

I heard that Mr. Rong's ex-wife was a famous beauty in Jiangnan. Although I don't know what she looked like, the beauty and demeanor of the women in Jiangnan are naturally beyond her reach.

It's not that I'm belittling myself, but there's a saying that the one who loves first loses first, and Ru Xue always felt that she wasn't good enough for Rong Ning.

Rulan quickly explained to her, "I heard that Mr. Rong really likes the new dishes you had the kitchen prepare for him. Those dishes should be ones you made yourself. Anwu, who serves him, thinks they don't taste as good as before, but Rong Ning eats more than before, which means your dishes suit his taste very well. Also, he wears all the clothes you made for him and seems to like them very much..."

Rulan felt that Rong Ning would like a girl like Ruxue, even though the two had never met.

Rulan: "What you need to do now is to break the ice between you two and let him know everything you've done for him."

Ru Xue felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this: "It's better not to tell him. I'm afraid that if he finds out, he will avoid me from now on. I can still cook and sew clothes for him now. If he knows my feelings, he will definitely not appreciate what I do for you anymore. Then, my only connection with him will be gone."

A cautious and hesitant affection, both humble and conflicted.

This is Ru Xue's current mindset.

Rulan said, "If he really rejects your advances, it might not be a bad thing. He likes everything you've done for him. When he suddenly stops using you, he'll definitely think about you. That's better than you standing still. He'll never know you like him so quietly."

Men are always quite slow in this regard.

Ru Xue was still somewhat hesitant.

Rulan continued, "This can't go on. There are so many good men in the world. If you really can't warm his heart, there's no need for you to continue wasting your time on him."

Ru Xue was moved. It felt strange to like someone, and after being persuaded like this, she couldn't help but fantasize about what the future would be like.

The future she envisioned was wonderful, so she nodded in agreement.

Rulan was also happy to see her nod.

Ru Xue is a woman, unlike a man. She can't afford to waste her time on one person. If Rong Ning is interested, he will definitely not remain indifferent. If he is not interested, it would be a good thing for him to give up now.

With Ruxue's nod, Rulan immediately went to do it.

This was easy to do. Ru Xue had done so much for Rong Ning, and people had seen it all. However, given Ru Xue's status, no one dared to say anything. She spoke a few words to two nannies, and the shrewd nannies immediately understood what she meant.

Two days later, Rong Ning discovered the existence of Ru Xue, this wonderful fairy godmother.

Upon learning the truth, Rong Ning was somewhat incredulous, while also experiencing a mix of hidden and complex emotions.

A mix of emotions welled up inside Rong Ning, and by the time she calmed down, a whole night had passed.

Having not slept a wink all night, he happened to run into Yinzhen seeking his advice. Seeing the dark circles under his eyes, before getting to the point, Yinzhen asked with concern, "What happened?"

Rong Ning shook her head, snapping out of her reverie: "It's just some personal stuff, nothing serious."

Yinzhen looked at him and realized that he didn't seem to be in any serious trouble, but since the other person didn't seem inclined to say anything, he didn't press the matter further.

After finishing their business, Rong Ning left.

On her way back to her own courtyard, Rong Ning ran into Ru Xue.

Although Rong Ning lived in the front yard, he knew all the people who were useful to Tong Cheng'er and recognized them immediately.

Then things got a little awkward.

The place where the two met was quite remote, and ordinary people wouldn't come here. Rong Ning was also accompanied by An Wu.

Ru Xue stepped forward first and said, "Greetings, Mr. Rong."

Rong Ning quickly replied politely, "Miss Ruxue, you're too kind."

Rong Ning is now caught in a dilemma, unable to leave or stay.

Just as Rong Ning mustered up the courage to speak, Ru Xue suddenly spoke, but not to Rong Ning, but to An Wu who was standing next to Rong Ning.

"May I speak with Mr. Rong alone for a few minutes?"

Although the words were addressed to An Wu, the question was actually directed at Rong Ning.

An Wu was a little confused, feeling that the atmosphere between the two was strange. He looked at Rong Ning.

Although Rong Ning was somewhat surprised, she still agreed and nodded.

An Wu quickly left the place.

After he left, Ruxue said very directly, "You should understand my feelings, right?"

Rong Ning was taken aback by what she said, as if she had never seen such a straightforward girl before, and then she felt somewhat helpless.

“I appreciate your kindness, but I have no intention of remarrying. I am grateful for your help these past few days. If you need any assistance in the future, please let me know, and I will do my best to help you.”

These words mean that Ru Xue is being rejected.

Ru Xue was unwilling to give up: "I don't believe you have no feelings at all. You clearly like the food I cook for you and the clothes I buy for you. Don't you really have any wavering at all?"

Rong Ning fell silent upon hearing this.

Did you ever waver?

He had wavered, but he felt that someone like him shouldn't waste the girl's time. He was a heartbroken man, and besides, he... if he agreed to her request, that would be a sin.

To Ru Xue, Rong Ning's silence was indifference. She, a young woman, had gone to such lengths to say these things, only to be met with indifference. Ru Xue found it hard to bear.

With tears in her eyes, she said, "Since Mr. Rong is like this, I was just being presumptuous. Mr. Rong, please rest assured, I will not disturb your life again in the future."

After saying that, Ruxue ran away quickly.

Rong Ning felt very uncomfortable seeing this.

But on second thought, this might not be so bad. Since he has no intention of remarrying, why bother explaining anything further? The girl is perfectly fine. It's not a good thing to talk too much about someone as boring as him and give people unrealistic expectations.

Rong Ning suppressed the vague discomfort in his heart.

Seeing Ru Xue running away crying, An Wu wondered if Mr. Rong had made her cry. But it didn't seem like it! Mr. Rong was usually such a gentle person; surely he wouldn't do that?

An Wu returned to Rong Ning's side: "Mr. Rong, I just saw Miss Ru Xue running away crying. Is she alright?"

That Miss Ruxue is a trusted servant of the Fujin, and the Fujin is the apple of the master's eye. If Ruxue were to say a few more words in front of the Fujin, Mr. Rong's life would probably become much more difficult.

He probably won't fare any better if he goes along with it.

Rong Ning, unaware of his inner thoughts, assumed he was concerned about Ru Xue and said, "It's alright, let's go back!"

An Wu: "Yes."