Chapter 52 What...what does His Highness the Crown Prince intend to do? [17]

Before Marquis Zhongyi could finish speaking, Rong interrupted him with a stern face: "What do you mean by this, Marquis?"

"My lady, please don't worry. What I mean is, why don't we find a good marriage for Tan'er as soon as possible?"

"As long as the family background is clean and the son is of good character, that's fine."

It's probably not feasible to marry someone from a family of equal social standing, but it's still possible to marry someone from a slightly lower social standing.

Marquis Zhongyi continued, "With our Marquis's mansion protecting her, Tan'er's husband's family will certainly not neglect her."

"As time goes by, those people will forget about it and stop talking about it."

Rong then understood what the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness meant.

He didn't mean to marry Achu off to a distant place in the capital; he meant to keep her under his nose.

After calming down, Rong realized that what the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness said made sense.

But she still felt sorry for her daughter. The strong housewife revealed her vulnerable side in front of her husband.

Rong choked up as she spoke, "It's all my fault. If I hadn't insisted on going to offer incense yesterday, this wouldn't have happened!"

"My Tan'er, why is your life so miserable!"

First, she was switched at birth by her wicked aunt and abused for so many years until she finally returned to her side.

We haven't even had a few good days left before this happens!

Marquis Zhongyi walked over and embraced Rongshi, comforting her: "It's alright, don't cry anymore."

In Achu's courtyard, Xiaoliu was also crying.

"Why is Miss's life so miserable! Life was finally getting better..."

If she hadn't stayed at the manor yesterday because of diarrhea, she would have risked her life to protect her mistress!

Having gone from being a concubine's daughter to a legitimate daughter, Xiao Liuyuan thought that her young lady would definitely be able to find a good marriage this time!

And then...

I heard that a year ago, the young lady of the Lin family was also attacked by bandits on her way to offer incense. When she was rescued, she had lost her virginity, and the rumors spread like wildfire.

A few days later, Miss Lin was hastily married off to a distant place by her elders.

Just half a month ago, Xiao Liu heard that the Lin family's young lady had passed away.

With the emperor so far away, who knows if he really died of illness!

Xiaoliu put herself in her mistress's shoes and became increasingly saddened.

Achu could only comfort her in return: "Xiaoliu, don't cry. Don't worry, I'm not Miss Lin, so I definitely won't be like Miss Lin."

Xiao Liu looked at A Chu firmly and said, "Miss, don't worry, no matter where you marry, I will protect you with all my might!"

Achu smiled and nodded: "I believe you."

After finally managing to appease Xiaoliu, Achu breathed a sigh of relief.

The following day, Rong told Achu about her and the Marquis of Zhongyi's idea.

Upon hearing this, Achu was stunned at first, and then stood up from his chair.

She knelt down in front of Rong.

"Hey! Tan'er, what are you doing?"

Rong quickly bent down to help her.

Achu's hand was held, and she looked up at Rong Shi with tears in her eyes: "Mother, I don't want to rush into marriage because of this rumor!"

"To be honest, I was afraid of marriage because my aunt wanted me to marry her nephew as her second wife."

"I know that these rumors have brought shame upon the Marquis of Zhongyi's family and ruined its reputation. I am willing to become a nun!"

Rong's eyes also reddened, filled with heartache: "Tan'er, you're going to tear my heart out! How can I bear to let you become a nun!"

Ah Chu cried pitifully, determined to become a nun.

In the end, the two compromised, with Rong promising not to hastily marry Achu off.

As for Achu, she went to a nunnery to practice Buddhism with her hair intact for three months, and would return once the rumors subsided.

Two days later, people outside heard that the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion, in order to thank Buddha for protecting the sixth young lady from being persecuted by bandits, sent her to a nunnery outside the city to practice Buddhism for three months while keeping her hair intact.

Some people believe this claim, while others believe it's just a tactic to quell rumors.

But no matter what, Achu was still sent to a nunnery.

She went to a nunnery to practice Buddhism while still keeping her hair, so naturally she couldn't have servants attending to her every need.

Only Xiaoliu stayed by Achu's side.

The Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion donated a lot of money to the nunnery, and the nun's abbess treated Achu very well.

She lived in a separate courtyard, and her meals were prepared separately.

Achu only needs to get up in the morning to attend the early class, and spend the rest of the time in her own yard.

Life in the nunnery was very leisurely; apart from not being able to eat meat, everything else was fine.

Ten days have passed since Si Jinye's 'heroic rescue'.

Achu didn't wait for Si Jinye to come to find her, but she wasn't in a hurry.

She felt that it shouldn't be too long.

Sure enough, that night, not long after Ah Chu lay down, he felt as if he were being watched by a pair of eyes.

She opened her eyes and saw a tall figure standing beside the bed.

Achu's eyes widened, revealing a look of horror.

She had just opened her mouth to scream when the figure pressed down on her, and a cool, large hand covered her mouth.

"Don't make a sound." The man's voice was deep and familiar.

It was Si Jinye.

Ah Chu understood.

The fear in her eyes faded, replaced by surprise and confusion.

Si Jinye has excellent night vision and could see through A Chu's eyes, knowing that she recognized him.

He should let go, but he can't bear to.

The feeling of having no headache and no tinnitus is so irresistible!

If it weren't for other things that kept me occupied a few days ago, Si Jinye would have come to find A Chu long ago!

Seeing that Si Jinye had no intention of letting go of her, A Chu quickly raised her hand and patted him, making muffled noises and gesturing to indicate that she would be quiet.

Si Jinye looked down at her and finally let go of her hand, but he also sat down on the edge of the bed, right next to A Chu.

Achu propped himself up on the bed and looked outside. Xiaoliu was sleeping on the tatami mat outside.

Si Jinye: "Your maid has been knocked unconscious."

Achu immediately looked worried. She wanted to go and see, but Si Jinye pulled her away, not letting her go.

"Be honest, or I can't guarantee whether your girl is unconscious or dead."

Ah Chu was indeed frightened.

"What...what does His Highness the Crown Prince intend to do?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

What does he want to do?

Si Jinye originally intended to capture A Chu and show her to that old man Wu Ming.

But after her headache and tinnitus subsided, he felt a little sleepy.

Si Jinye was tormented by headaches and tinnitus for many years, and could only sleep for a total of no more than an hour each day.

As a result, the dark circles under his eyes became increasingly pronounced, and he became more and more irritable and violent.

Si Jinye glanced at the bed where A Chu was sleeping; it was very simple.

"Move in a little further," Si Jinye commanded.

Ah Chu didn't understand, but did as he was told out of fear.

Once she moved to the inside of the bed, she saw Si Jinye lying down.

He not only lay down himself, but also pulled Achu down to lie down with him.

"Your Highness?" Achu's voice trembled.

Si Jinye: "If you don't want to anger me, then lie down quietly."

Ah Chu dared not move.

Si Jinye held A Chu's wrist and closed his eyes.

At first, he could still hear Ah Chu sobbing softly, but as drowsiness overcame him, he could hear nothing at all.

After hearing Si Jinye's soft snoring, A Chu stopped sobbing.

After my eyes adjusted to the darkness, I could barely make out some outlines.

Si Jinye lay flat on the bed, and what A Chu saw was his smooth, delicate, and three-dimensional profile.

That nose bridge makes you want to slide your fingers down it.

Of course, Achu didn't do that.

Even when Si Jinye was asleep, she continued her immersive performance.

After all, besides the sleeping Si Jinye, there are countless other guards lurking in the shadows.

Otherwise, Si Jinye wouldn't have been able to fall asleep so peacefully.