With such a horrifying well, how could the people around here dare to live there? They all moved away...
Gradually, dynasties changed and time passed. Few people knew that this place was haunted. People lived in this area again, but the only place that was uninhabited was the garden.
Because it's really creepy in the middle of the night...
If you approach this house in the middle of the night, you can faintly hear a voice saying, "Daddy, my daughter is getting married tomorrow. I'm so happy, hahahaha..."
Finally, there was the girl's silver bell-like laughter.
But then the laughter will become more and more shrill...
So this uninhabited garden was confiscated. Emperor Jianxi, unaware of the mystery within, awarded it to the Duke of Zhenguo, who had served as a loyal follower of the emperor. The Duke of Zhenguo then gave it to the crown prince...
At this time, Shangguan Shu was sitting on a stone chair in the yard, waiting for Zhao Yao to arrive.
On the stone table in front of him were four small dishes, a wine pot, and two wine cups.
The moon is dim and the stars are sparse, and it is as cold as water.
Zhao Yao arrived late.
From a distance, she was led over by the guards and saw a man with a heroic figure, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes sitting there.
Today he was wearing a black robe, with his hair tied up in a high crown. He looked lonely and cold, but he was indeed handsome.
Zhao Yao's mind moved, and then she called out, "Runlang..."
Shangguan Shu turned his head slightly and said calmly, "You're here..."
The guards retreated with foresight. Zhao Yao completely forgot about being wary of Shangguan Shu and sat down opposite him with a look of pain in her eyes.
"You bad guy! Why are you looking for me?! Why don't you go accompany your middle-aged wife instead of provoking me?!"
Shangguan Shu silently filled Zhao Yao's cup with wine. Upon hearing this, a cold arc appeared on the corner of his lips.
Zhao Yao's heart sank.
He said quietly, "Huaian, you know I don't like beating around the bush with people. The reason I came to see you... I'll tell you straight away."
Zhao Yao's face turned pale.
Shangguan Shu seemed not to see it. His eyes were dark and lightly fell on Zhao Yao's face, which was chilling.
"What did you do to Zhao Ying?!"
Zhao Yao's pupils dilated slightly, and she subconsciously lowered her eyes.
He really knew!
So how much did he know?
Damn Zhao Ying!
If you agree to her on this side, you will betray her on the other side!
When she returns, I will announce her life story to the world!
But she had to go back, and now she still had to deal with Shangguan Shu's questioning.
Zhao Yao denied it guiltily, "No, I didn't do anything to Sister Ying!"
"Did she tell you something slanderous about me?"
"Do you really believe what she says?"
Zhao Yao didn't forget to turn the tables, "Runlang, you'd rather believe her words than mine?"
In the past, if she had been so unreasonable, Shangguan Shu would have surrendered and not pursued the matter any further. But today, Shangguan Shu sneered.
"I should have believed you."
"I believe you didn't put a curse on Zhao Ying!"
"I believe it... I really humiliated you when I was drunk the night I returned from the Xiongnu!"
"I believe... Zhao Zihua and Zhao Ziyin are my children!"
"I believe you have no intention of harming my children!"
"I believe it..." Shangguan Shu said, and he found himself ridiculous.
He is obviously very smart, so how could he be fooled by such a petty trick?
This is ridiculous!
Zhao Yao was extremely flustered, her teeth chattering slightly, and she couldn't help but stammer, "Runlang..."
"Even if I don't believe you, because I love you, I still do it for you..."
"What did we get in return?"
Shangguan Shu stared at Zhao Yao with an extremely sarcastic look.
"In exchange for my young son, you had him stolen by that Xiongnu bastard Zhao Ziyin. My young daughter was secretly taken away from the mansion by you and suffered all kinds of injustice!"
Zhao Yao was shocked. She didn't expect Shangguan Shu to know all this. How could he know all this?
Who told him?
Zhao Yao was flustered and subconsciously wanted to deny it, "No, it's not what you said! I didn't do that... Ziyin and Zihua are your children. Look how much Ziyin looks like you. He..."
Zhao Yao reacted, then immediately fell silent, like a quail with its neck strangled.
Shangguan Shu looked as calm as an outsider.
He hid his hatred and resentment deeply.
It seemed as if the person who was aggressive just now was not him.
Zhao Yao couldn't figure out what he was thinking for a moment.
The tense atmosphere made her feel suffocated and dazed.
She wanted to explain again, but she couldn't think of a reason.
She suddenly felt like crying.
But the next second, Shangguan Shu's voice rang out again.
"Huai'an, don't be afraid. Even if the child is not mine, I will treat him as my own, just like Xue'er..."
"You are the woman I have loved for many years. Even if you have changed, I still love you!"
Shangguan Shu spoke calmly, but his heart felt as if it were being pierced by thousands of sharp thorns, causing unbearable pain.
He couldn't help but wonder, did he love Zhao Yao?
Have you ever loved from beginning to end?
This love was so vague, so vague that... he felt like he was being forced to love her.
Why did he fall in love with Zhao Yao?
Why was he attracted to her?
He had no impression at all!
When he saw Zhao Yao, his heart never beat wildly. He never tired of hearing her voice. He never recalled her every smile and frown. He never wondered what she was thinking when he was alone. He never thought that just seeing her name was the most beautiful word in the world...
What is love?
Would you think about her, miss her... hurt by her hurts, feel what she feels, hate what she hates? Your heart would be in turmoil for her, jealous for her, and hurt for her...
The fingers on the table curled up slightly, and Shangguan Shu didn't dare to think about it anymore...
Zhao Yao believed Shangguan Shu's lies.
She burst into tears and choked up, "Runlang, I knew you loved me. How could you have no feelings for me at all? We have known each other for more than 20 years..."
What Zhao Yao didn't say was that after more than 20 years, even if it was just a dog, one would develop feelings for it.
She didn't believe that Shangguan Shu was completely heartless to her!
Otherwise, how could he not care at all after knowing all the truth?
Shangguan Shu nodded upon hearing this.
"So you don't have to be afraid to tell me what you did to Zhao Ying."
Shangguan Shu's tone was deceptive. He knew Huai'an's thoughts best, so his words were the most heart-wrenching.
"Huaian, Zhao Ying will never be able to compare with you in my heart..."
As Shangguan Shu spoke, he handed Zhao Yao a glass of wine.
Zhao Yao was already half drunk without even drinking...
She looked at Shangguan Shu with emotion and shyness, then took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
As soon as he finished drinking, Shangguan Shu's expression changed, no longer as gentle as before.
Shangguan Shu sat up straight, a few inches away from Zhao Yao, and said in a calm tone, "Huai'an, you've already drunk the Gu wine I found specially for you. You have to tell me...even if you don't want to."
Zhao Yao was stunned, not putting down the cup in her hand.
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