Chu Jinjin felt a chill run down her spine. She pulled her head out of Zhan Qin's arms and asked, "Revenge?"
In that situation, it was almost certain death. There was solid evidence and witness testimony. Although the original wife did not die, poisoning and murder could easily happen again.
If Yuan Tianyou divorces his wife, it will be fine; Zhan Qin's mother can then return to her parents' home.
He didn't have that idea.
As Yuan Tianyou said, he truly loved Zhan Qin's mother's kindness and beauty; she was the first woman who had captured his heart, and even though she had done bad things, he couldn't bear to part with her.
His first wife's family was powerful and she was already dissatisfied with him. Ever since Zhan Qin's mother entered the family, Yuan Tianyou had never seen his first wife's room except on the first and fifteenth of each month. When he did go, it was just a formality, and he would simply talk to her.
Do nothing.
The wife's family wanted to drag Zhan Qin's mother to the authorities to report the incident.
Regardless of the verdict, Zhan Qin is finished.
He was born out of wedlock, and given this situation, even if he later became the top scholar in the imperial examination, he would still be implicated by this incident.
Zhan Qin's smile was like the moonlight, pale yet gentle: "My mother committed suicide to protect me. It wasn't because she saw through everything or felt wronged. She didn't like that family. The thing I saw my mother do most often from childhood to adulthood was staring blankly at the sky in the yard."
Zhan Qin's mother was just an ordinary girl from a modest family. If things had gone according to plan, she might have lived a poor life after marriage, but she would have had her freedom.
She became the top scholar's beloved concubine, gaining the wealth and honor that ordinary people longed for, but she could never leave that small courtyard again, like a bird that could no longer fly.
She was unhappy.
Being framed and poisoned was a turning point in her life.
Perhaps she had already lost all hope of living, and was only forced to live numbly for the sake of her son.
Zhan Qin kissed Chu Jinjin's forehead and pulled her into his arms again.
After his mother's death, Yuan Tianyou was devastated. As a top scholar with unparalleled intelligence, he was no fool. He realized that someone was framing him.
However, it was too late.
The beauty has passed away and will never return.
He killed the person he loved most with his own hands.
This was Zhan Qin's mother's punishment for him, at the cost of her life.
Just look at Yuan Tianyou now; he has never taken a concubine again and lives in regret and remorse every day.
Chu Jinjin sighed: "You have a great mother."
"My mother's last words to me were that she would always be with me, but unfortunately I didn't understand the meaning of those words at the time." A tear finally rolled down Zhan Qin's cheek. "My mother's last words have always protected me. I can go back to my maternal grandfather's house and stay in the Yuan family. Yuan Tianyou will always feel guilty and treat me well."
Chu Jinjin suddenly thought of something: "Has the real person who poisoned us been found?"
Zhan Qin nodded: "Found it. An old woman who served the first wife couldn't stand seeing her master being neglected, so Yuan Tianyou beat her to death. But so what?"
Chu Jinjin hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
The old woman beside the first wife?
Did no one instruct her to do this?
Chu Jinjin ultimately held back.
It's difficult to find any evidence of matters between women in the inner quarters; suspicion can only remain suspicion.
If Zhan Qin really wanted revenge, he should have acted long ago.
Chu Jinjin looked up, pouted, and commanded, "Kiss me."
There was no other way; this was the only way to offer comfort.
If before, Chu Jinjin's feelings for this relationship were limited to Zhan Qin's looks and personality, after this night, it was no longer just superficial.
Of course, it wasn't because of what Zhan Qin had gone through.
Chu Jinjin decided to organize a trip for the whole family.
The proposal was unanimously approved.
The Chu family lived a life of leisure and enjoyment. Since the incident, they had been staying at home all day and hadn't gone anywhere.
The preparations took two full days.
Of course, Chu Jinjin doesn't need to worry about it.
We offer a variety of customized snacks, fruits, and foods. Having fun is important, but eating well is even more crucial.
On the day of departure, the horses seemed particularly energetic, with glossy coats, because they had been fed plenty of the best feed the night before, as they were going to travel a long distance.
Apart from Wang Shi and the old and frail Chu Jingde, everyone else who was alright came.
Li Dahua naturally wanted to share a carriage with Chu Jinjin, but was firmly refused. Then, she pitifully tried to find Liu Shi, but was also refused.
With her size, she could take up two-thirds of the carriage; it was too crowded.
There were plenty of carriages, and servants and maids accompanied them. Because they didn't know how to arrange things for Zhan Qin, they specially gave him a special seat.
Chu Jinjin waved confidently in front of everyone: "Zhan Qin."
Going out to play is fun, and being with your loved ones is even more fun, so why hide it?
Zhan Qin appeared calm, but he was actually walking so fast he was almost losing his footing. Of course he wanted to, but since the two of them weren't engaged yet, it was indeed inconvenient.
The destination is Phoenix Mountain in the suburbs, which has mountains and water, and isn't very high.
In short, they're a bunch of lazy people who want to see the scenery but don't want to get tired.
The wind carried a hint of autumn, a cool breeze.
Once outside the capital, Chu Jinjin simply pulled back the curtain.
The autumn sky was high and blue. There were many young men and women along the way, probably out for a stroll. They walked side by side, the men carrying bags, and some even holding hands.
Rules and regulations are no match for an endless expanse of scenery.
Chu Jinjin turned around and glanced at Zhan Qin, saying irritably, "Stop staring at me, look at the scenery outside."
The carriage had two seats, and this idiot sat opposite him, sitting quietly without doing anything, which really infuriated her.
Are there any outsiders here? Can't we sit together and hug?
Chu Jinjin was so angry that she even remembered what Princess Le'an had said: Could it really be all show and no substance?
Zhan Qin sensed her anger. He didn't know what he had done wrong, so he could only do as she said and look at the scenery outside that he had no interest in.
Chu Jinjin: "......"
They got even angrier!
This is a date.
She was dressed simply today, without makeup, her long, black hair swaying gently on the horse. In her anger, she subconsciously bit her lip.
Zhan Qin, who had already turned his head, swallowed hard.
I want to kiss you!
Last night's kiss wasn't satisfying at all. It felt more like someone who was about to freeze was trying to warm up. It was cozy, but it didn't have the same exhilarating feeling as the previous two times.
"Wow, look, what kind of bird is that? It's so beautiful." Chu Jinjin said as she turned her head. Just then, the carriage jolted slightly, and she leaned towards Zhan Qin.
The timing couldn't be better.
Zhan Qin stiffened, grabbed her arm, and kissed her deeply on those red lips.
Chu Jinjin: "......"
Thankfully, if he still didn't kiss her, she planned to kick him off the plane and let him go wherever he wanted.
This was the two of them kissing for the first time during the day.
As if he were facing a rare treasure, Zhan Qin gently kissed her lips, then separated them. After savoring the moment, he finally instinctively cupped Chu Jinjin's face in his hands and kissed her deeply.
Chu Jinjin sighed inwardly. She really didn't understand. Oh well, she'd better take the initiative.
Then Zhan Qin felt those soft, flower-petal-like lips suddenly open.
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