Miss Taifu did not beat around the bush and directly explained the situation and the purpose of her visit.

Du Jian understood what was going on when he heard this. He had also heard a little about the purpose of Miss Taifu's banquet yesterday, so he asked his servant to refuse the invitation on the grounds that he had official business to attend to.

But he didn't expect that he would be dragged into this by the eldest princess, and he felt extremely miserable.

The two chatted idly, and Du Jian was cold and indifferent throughout, showing no interest at all. Miss Taifu didn't mind.

"I have some things to do today, so let's leave it at that for now. I hope you don't mind bothering Master Du."

The meal was almost over, and the two of them didn't get along. It was also obvious that Du Jian was always absent-minded, as if he was just going through the motions of a social engagement that he couldn't refuse, so he simply spoke up to end the meal.

"No problem, I'll have someone send Miss Taifu back."

Du Jian stood up and spoke lightly.

"No need, my daughter's sedan chair is at the door. I can go back by myself. There is no need to trouble Master Du."

After hearing this, Miss Taifu shook her head slightly and rejected Du Jian's kindness.

I guess Lord Du has no feelings for me, otherwise he wouldn't have asked someone to send him off instead of doing it himself.

"Then Miss Taifu, please be careful." Du Jian nodded and did not insist any more. He turned around and walked out.

Miss Taifu sighed helplessly as she watched Du Jian leave.

The wind is blowing through the building.

"Is Miss Taifu satisfied with this Lord Du?"

Li Han looked at Miss Taifu and asked, wanting to know if these two people had called.

Miss Taifu shook her head, "He is too cold."

"Cold?" Li Han was slightly stunned after hearing this.

Is Du Jian still cold? No, right?

Miss Taifu nodded.

At this time, the system popped up,

System: [I'm only being gentle with you. Don't forget how venomous Lord Du was in the original novel.]

The system reminded with contempt.

Li Han: [……]

No matter how you listen to this, it sounds extremely ambiguous.

"Then he didn't say anything to hurt Miss Taifu?"

After hearing what the system said, Li Han asked subconsciously, fearing that Du Jian would hurt the girl's heart with his harsh words.

"No, maybe our personalities don't match."

Just now, Du Jian had been very polite and courteous, but he seemed a little absent-minded.

"It's okay. You can't rush this kind of thing. It's inevitable that you won't be able to let go when you first meet someone. It will be fine after you have more contact in the future."

Li Han said with a smile, and after taking Miss Taifu to taste some dishes of Fengmanlou, he asked someone to send Miss Taifu back.

Du Jian came over just after he sent the person away and finished his work.

Seeing Li Han greeting guests on the second floor, he walked up and asked coldly, "What do you mean, Princess?"

Li Han didn't notice Du Jian coming, so he was startled when he heard the sound.

"Brother, can you please stop talking behind people's backs? It's scary!"

Li Han calmed his nervous heartbeat and said helplessly.

Doesn't he know that scaring others can kill them?

"The Princess knew who I was attracted to, so why did she arrange for me to meet her and push me to Miss Taifu?"

He hadn't called himself a minister for a long time, and he hadn't addressed her as the eldest princess for a long time. It seemed that he was quite angry.

"Du Jian, I have no interest in you. Now I have found my own happiness, and I hope that Master Du can find his own happiness as well."

Although some words are hurtful, she has to say them.

Since you cannot give others what they want, don't give them hope from the beginning, so that they don't have to expect it like a fool.

She understood what it felt like to wait with great anticipation for results only to be disappointed.

"I can wait. Even if there is no chance in the future, it doesn't matter. I am willing to stay by the Princess' side and protect her forever."

Du Jian walked forward and said without hesitation.

This deep affection made Li Han feel a little touched.

How does it feel to have someone who is willing to stay by your side even though he knows there is no possibility of you ever being there again?

How can such a passionate man be destined to fail? Why is he the second male lead instead of the first?

System: [Hey, hey, hey! Employer, please don't betray our male lead! Otherwise, you will die miserably!]

The system came out appropriately to interrupt Li Han's thoughts.

Li Han: [Such a heartfelt confession, shouldn't I be allowed to be moved?]

System: [No! Reject him immediately!]

Li Han silently complained about this system, saying it was really unromantic.

"Master Du, we are just friends. If you insist on doing this, it will be difficult for us to be friends in the future. Besides, I have Lu Li to protect me, so Master Du doesn't need to worry about me."

Li Han looked at Du Jian and said that she really didn't want to hurt the second male lead who had been in love with her for thousands of years, but saving her life was more important.

"Han'er, he doesn't really care about you, why can't you see it?"

Du Jian was so anxious that his Northeastern accent came out. He took a step forward excitedly, which scared Li Han so much that she subconsciously stepped back, forgetting that there was a staircase behind her.

"Ah!" Li Han accidentally stepped on empty air and screamed.

Seeing this, Du Jian hurried forward and tried to grab Li Han, but just as his hand was halfway up in the air, he was met with a pair of cold eyes, and his hand froze in mid-air.

Just when Li Han thought he was finished, he felt himself falling into strong arms. Li Han turned around and found that it was Lu Li.

Why is he here? And so timely? Could he have arrived earlier?!

Before Li Han could come to his senses and explain, Lu Li picked her up and took her away.

Inside the sedan chair.

System: [Your husband is jealous, comfort him quickly!]

Li Han: [How should I coax her?]

Li Han secretly glanced at the person sitting opposite her. His face was so ugly that she dared not speak.

System: [Just coax them and make them happy. Come on!]

After taking a few deep breaths, Li Han mustered up the courage to stand up. As a result, the carriage shook and Li Han fell into Lu Li's arms.

"oops!"

The head hit Lu Li's chin and it hurt a little.

What is this guy made of? Why is he like a rock?

Lu Li lowered his eyes to glance at the painful Li Han, and placed his large hand over the spot where she had hit him, rubbing it gently. His thin, cold lips parted slightly, "Idiot."

Li Han's inner thoughts: ...

"Husband, I was just talking to Master Du about Miss Taifu."

Seeing Lu Li rubbing the sore spot, Li Han was no longer so scared, so he explained, "Didn't Miss Taifu want to see Master Du yesterday and ask me to introduce him?"

"But I remember it was booked at Huayun Pavilion. Why is Lord Du here at Fengmanlou again?"

Lu Li didn't believe it when he heard it, and said in a cold voice.