Chapter 176 The Big Dream (Part 3)
She lowered her head, turned around and left silently. When she got to the room, she sat there alone. Not long after, another maid came with a bowl of medicine in her hand.
She knew what it was, and without the maid telling her, she took it and drank it. The medicine was bitter, but not as bitter as her heart.
She sat decadently in the armchair, her eyes lifeless, staring blankly out the window, lost in thought.
Zhao Yan sat down next to her, leaned over to hug her, but was unable to do so. Tears streamed through his palms, and he realized how cruel and heartless he had been in the past.
Zhao Yan squatted down and wanted to talk to her, but she couldn't hear him. He just felt a pain in his heart. The rain was still falling outside. She was alone in the deserted Yajingtang. He choked and stroked the back of the chair, unable to speak.
In the blink of an eye, it was Qingri. Two months had passed since that day. She realized that he didn't like her, so she stayed alone during this period.
That day Chu He said that she wanted to go to Fulu Temple to pray for her family, and suggested that she go out. She went to report to her mother, and took Chu He and Chu Tao on a carriage and rushed all the way.
Arriving at Fulu Temple, she first prayed for the people of the world, and then picked up a marriage stick. Fulu Temple enshrined many Bodhisattvas, and she followed the pilgrims all the way to the main hall. She bowed devoutly, and although she didn't know why she did so, she still wrote her name on it. When she was about to write the other half, she stopped, hesitated for a long time, and finally wrote Zhao Yan. When she wanted to hang it on the tree,
A couple next to them said, "This way we can still be together in the next life."
The woman laughed, "If this life isn't enough, is there a next life?"
The man said, "Of course, this marriage tree is very effective. Any man and woman who truly love each other will get what they want."
The woman laughed foolishly a few times and let the man hang high up.
She was about to hang up, but suddenly thought of his eyes that day. He even felt disgusted when he came into contact with her. How could there be a next life?
Her face turned pale immediately. Zhao Yan immediately understood what she was thinking. He wanted to stop her, but he couldn't.
The name that originally belonged to him on the wooden sign was crossed out, leaving only hers, just as she was out of place in the Zhao Mansion and should be staying alone somewhere else.
Her original interest in playing was gone, and she immediately said she wanted to go back. Chu Tao and Chu He hadn't played enough yet, but they didn't know what to say.
The carriage arrived at Yuanxiang Street. There were already many people here, and today there were even more. Chu He looked out from the carriage and saw a group of people gathered. "Look, Madam, why are there so many people over there?"
She also looked over and saw the crowd talking a lot. Many men nearby had excited expressions, but after seeing clearly, they shook their heads with regret. Some of them even had some lewd looks in their eyes.
She had no interest in these things, and just said in a chu voice, "Oh, they are all out, let's go down and take a look."
She had no choice but to follow them down and stood in the distance. She saw some ladies in the crowd with expressions of pity on their faces. A few of them took off their clothes and went down. More and more people came behind them. When some young men saw this, they were shocked at first, then very angry. Later, several young men ordered people to buy clothes and go over.
She found it a little strange and wanted to go over, but then a man came out of the carriage parked nearby and scared her. In just a moment, Zhao Yan understood who was in the carriage.
Ouyang is drunk!
Ouyang Zui got out of the car and was amazed by what he saw. He was originally taking a nap in the car. The maid he met this morning was too thin and he didn't eat well. Fortunately, he met a lotus here.
Ouyang Zui looked her up and down, his eyes lingering on her chest and plump buttocks, and he licked his tongue unconsciously.
She was horrified and stepped back. Ouyang Zui pressed closer, grinning lewdly, "Excuse me, young lady, where are you from? My name is Ouyang Zui."
When she heard the name, she immediately got goosebumps. Who in the capital doesn't know the emperor's uncle Ouyang Zui!
She backed away, trying to distance herself from him as quickly as possible, but Ouyang Zui was unwilling to let her go. "The girl hasn't said who she is from yet."
She hesitated and took two steps back. "I am Zhao Yan's wife."
Yes, that's right, she encouraged herself. After hearing this, Ouyang Zui paused, his eyes shining, "So you are the orphan girl from Quanzhou."
She lowered her head, avoiding Ouyang Zui's gaze, and was silent for a moment before saying, "Yes."
Ouyang Zui took a few steps closer, and she took a few steps back, her hands clenched into fists in her sleeves. Ouyang Zui glanced at her red lips and smiled, "Madam, why are you so scared? I've always heard that beauties are born in the Jiangnan area, but I didn't expect the beauties in Quanzhou to be so beautiful."
She got goosebumps all over her body and glanced at the crowd. She didn't know where Chu He and the others had squeezed to.
In a panic, she tried to calm down, "Quanzhou's maritime trade is prosperous, and my husband also said this is a good place."
She brought up Zhao Yan just to remind this adult.
Unexpectedly, Ouyang Zui said, "Oh, you are worthy of being the third place in the imperial examination. You know the customs and landscapes of all places in the world. But those scholars are full of literary talent and sour poems. How many of them can understand the hearts of women? I am different. I especially understand the charm of women. Madam, you look so young and innocent. At first, I thought you were a girl. I am afraid that the great scholar Zhao has ignored you."
She looked up in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief. She couldn't believe that the uncle of the emperor could be so arrogant. After all, she was the daughter-in-law of the prime minister.
How could she allow him to talk about private matters like this? Whether her husband ignored her or not, it was none of his business!
"My husband is devoted to serving the country and the people. As his wife, I am naturally proud of this."
She clutched her hand tightly, secretly cheering herself up, hoping Chu He and the others would return soon. Zhao Yan wanted to tear Ouyang Zui apart. He desperately tried to protect her, telling her he was there, not to be afraid, but Ouyang Zui still passed through him, pressing forward.
Ouyang Zui shook his head and said, "That's because you don't understand Madam's beauty. If I had a woman like you as my wife, I would definitely love her well, Madam, don't you think so?" He stretched out his hand.
[Ouyang Zui, get out of here!] Zhao Yan yelled, shaking with anger.
"Go away." She walked to the side and immediately broke off the confrontation with him.
"Hey, Madam, I'm just talking to you. Why are you so angry?"
She was like a frightened bird and immediately wanted to escape, but Ouyang Zui seemed to know her intention and grabbed her arm.
“Let her go, let her go, you beast, let her go!” Zhao Yan cursed angrily, picked up a stone from the roadside and smashed it on his head.
"Madam, why are you so anxious? I haven't finished what I'm saying yet. Look at your arms, they're so skinny. Can they withstand the love of your husband?"
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