The sounds of arguing outside drifted into the room. Cai Die subconsciously looked at Wei Shuwan's expression behind the incense table, only to find that Wei Shuwan was still calmly using a feather broom to clean the incense ash on the table.

Not seeing Wei Shuwan's panicked and frightened expression, Cai Die couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. But the show was about to begin. How long could Wei Shuwan remain so arrogant?

"Third sister, can you hear the noise outside?" Cai Die asked tentatively.

"Hmm." Wei Shuwan responded calmly, but didn't seem to care much.

Cai Die scoffed inwardly. At least he's not deaf. Let him keep pretending!

She craned her neck to look out the window again. Although Wei Shuyao was stopped at the courtyard gate by Zi Qiao and couldn't see anything, she still said, "It looks like Fourth Sister."

At this moment, Miaoxiang also ran over and hurriedly reported as soon as she pushed open the door: "Miss, the Fourth Miss brought a man from outside the family and insisted on forcing his way into Fuqu Pavilion. Although Ziqiao blocked them from entering at the courtyard gate, it attracted a lot of servants to watch."

"Which outsider?" Wei Shuwan looked up at Miaoxiang.

Miaoxiang thought for a moment, and the young man did look somewhat familiar. She hesitated and said, "He seems to be the president of the poetry club that Fourth Miss used to frequent."

"Du Xun?"

Once Wei Shuwan reminded her, Miaoxiang suddenly remembered, "Yes, yes, it's that Young Master Du!"

A fleeting smile crossed Wei Shuwan's lips before vanishing, replaced by a stern expression. "Since they are Fourth Sister's honored guests, we shouldn't stop them. Let them in. However, it's already late, and allowing a stranger into Fuqu Pavilion might cause unnecessary speculation. You might as well tell the servants who are watching that anyone who wants to watch the show can come in and see for themselves. Don't let them spread unfounded rumors tomorrow."

Miaoxiang was usually the fastest, but today she was a little slow. She looked uneasily at the wardrobe on the east wall, feeling that the Fourth Miss's large entourage was up to no good.

"Go quickly," Wei Shuwan urged gently.

Miaoxiang could only nod and go down to relay the message as her young mistress had instructed.

Seeing that Zi Qiao was no longer trying to stop her, Wei Shuyao strode into Fuquxuan. Du Xun, who had already sensed something was wrong, backed down and refused to follow Wei Shuyao in.

He had received word that he could secretly come here tonight to meet with the Third Mistress of the Wei family, but who knew that this was the situation he would encounter upon arrival? Clearly, the people of Fuquxuan were unwilling to let him in, and this had attracted onlookers from various courtyards. If he were to force his way to see Wei Shuwan now, he would ruin her reputation. He would never do such a thing.

Wei Shuyao took a few steps before realizing the person behind her hadn't followed, and turned around to urge, "Young Master Du?"

Du Xun also lost his temper: "It was really wrong of me to disturb Third Sister like this. I will definitely come to apologize to Third Sister in person after dawn!"

Hearing this, was it going to be canceled tonight? Wei Shuyao panicked. Wouldn't all her plans have been for nothing? Catching someone in the act of adultery required speed and decisiveness. Waiting until dawn to go to their door would be like buying charcoal in spring or buying a fan in autumn—too late!

Without further ado, Wei Shuyao turned back, grabbed Du Xun's arm, and pulled him into the courtyard. Avoiding the onlookers, she whispered, "Actually, I lied to Young Master Du. Third Sister isn't alright; she's in a very serious situation! If you don't see her tonight, you might never see her again in this lifetime!"

Wei Shuyao's words were undeniably harsh, and Du Xun's heart skipped a beat, his eyes widening in shock: "What did you say? What happened to Shuwan?"

Since it was all a lie anyway, Wei Shuyao didn't want to explain any further. She just frowned and pulled the person inside forcefully.

At first, Du Xun wanted to ask for clarification before entering, but as his concern clouded his judgment, he gradually lost his principles. Halfway there, when Wei Shuyao pulled him away, he suddenly shook her off. Wei Shuyao thought she hadn't managed to intimidate him and that he was finally leaving, but unexpectedly, Du Xun strode towards Wei Shuwan's door. Only when he reached the door did he suddenly regain some composure, stop, and pant heavily as he asked, "Miss Wei, my name is Du Xun, may I...?"

"Young Master Du, please come in."

Before Du Xun could finish speaking, the voice he had been longing for drifted out from inside the room. He paused, then pushed the door open with trembling hands.

Du Xun had expected Wei Shuwan to be lying weakly on the couch, and as Wei Shuyao had said, if he didn't see her today, he would never have the chance to see her again. But when he entered, he saw Wei Shuwan standing gracefully before him, as radiant and beautiful as ever.

The darkness of the night and the enchanting glow of the candlelight created an even more breathtaking experience, making the sight of a beautiful woman under the lamplight even more awe-inspiring.

Du Xun's heart pounded wildly in his chest before he calmed down slightly and asked with a puzzled look, "Is Miss Wei alright?"

Wei Shuwan showed no confusion whatsoever, remaining calm as if she had already seen through the situation, and replied with a slight smile, "Of course."

"But Fourth Miss clearly said that you..." Du Xun couldn't bear to repeat the unlucky words halfway through his sentence. Since the person was alright, those words were tantamount to a curse.

Wei Shuwan knew that he had just been fooled tonight, so she didn't really blame him. She didn't show any anger on her face. Instead, she shifted her gaze to the door behind him. Wei Shuyao was walking in, and in the courtyard behind her, servants from various courtyards could be seen gathering around under the guise of concern, openly watching the commotion.

Wei Shuwan generously accepted everything and asked Wei Shuyao, "What do you want to do?"

"Third sister, I know you must have been bewitched to do such a foolish thing that disgraces the family, but as your younger sister, I can't just watch you sink deeper into this. Sister, don't blame me, tonight I will find that man and save you from eternal damnation."

Wei Shuwan listened to these words without getting angry or anxious. She simply said in a disdainful tone, "I don't understand what you're saying, but do whatever you want. There are so many people watching, there has to be an ending."

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