The man had a pair of captivating, deep peach blossom eyes.
As the sun gradually sets, its orange rays scatter and illuminate Wen Yi's busy figure.
She looked up, shielding her eyes with her hand as she gazed at the setting sun, a faint smile on her face. She stared at the sunset until it disappeared completely, the orange hue fading away. A sense of bewildered paleness filled the world, mirroring Wen Yi's own bewildered and pale state.
Wen Yi remained calm.
For her, the sunset was the best reflection of her relationship with Gu Huaixu.
Passionate, but short-lived.
Before she could even react, she vanished, leaving only a pale aftereffect. Nothing remained, not even a trace.
Wen Yi smiled wryly and lowered her head, continuing to immerse herself in her busy work.
The man on the top floor of the villa kept staring, including Wen Yi who looked up at the sunset. As the sunset faded, the last bit of light in her eyes also disappeared.
Even the moment when Wen Yi's gaze dimmed was paler than the whiteness between heaven and earth.
'Knock knock knock'
The knocking on the door interrupted the man's attention.
Luo Yi pushed open the door and entered. "Master, Luo Jia has sent some new information about those women from the capital."
Luo Yi had already walked up behind Gu Huaixu.
Gu Huaixu's gaze remained fixed on Wen Yi downstairs. His right hand was raised, holding his phone, and the unlocked screen displayed chat messages between him and Wen Yi.
Wen Yi just sent over messages one by one.
He read through the messages one by one.
Every single line and every single word is clearly visible and perfectly understandable.
Luo Yi waited in vain for Gu Huaixu's instructions, so he mustered his courage and asked, "Second Master?"
Gu Huaixu looked away from his phone, then stared up at Wen Yi below, his eyes slightly red. "Speak."
"From the moment the news of your death arrived until today, that woman's banquets have never stopped. She even declared she would host a full month of feasting, with the entire Ling Garden in a state of extravagance and debauchery. But, something happened last night,"
Gu Huaixu's gaze sharpened instantly.
Luo Yi continued, "She's been surrounded by many people lately, and they're changing quickly. Quite a few people know she's in a good mood, so they take the opportunity to dress up carefully at these banquets to catch his eye. But with so many people having this idea, it's inevitable that some will take a risk. Some, having somehow learned about you, started spouting nonsense at the banquets, listing your shameful deeds. And she, who is usually elegant and speaks softly, immediately taught that person a lesson and then notified everyone present that..."
Luo Yi, who had been speaking fluently, was now very hesitant.
Gu Huaixu's lips curled into a cold smile. "She said that even if Gu Huaixu is trash, it's none of your business to say that."
Luo Yi looked shocked. Gu Huaixu's words were exactly the same as Luo Jia's, except that there were even more unpleasant things to say.
Gu Huaixu waved his hand casually, knowing full well what even harsher words might come, but he was too lazy to listen or repeat them.
"Send her a message," Gu Huaixu ordered. "Gu Huaixu died because of a woman. As for this woman's information, it's well hidden now, and she can't find out anything."
Luo Yi looked shocked, "Second Master?"
"Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
"No, I..."
Luo Yi wasn't unaware of what Gu Huaixu meant; rather, he understood it all too well, which is why he was so shocked. "Second Master's actions are tantamount to exposing Miss Wen Yi to that woman. Even if we hide Miss Wen Yi's information now, it's only a matter of time before that woman finds out and comes knocking on our door."
Given that woman's methods, Wen will definitely get into trouble.
Although Luo Yi disliked all of Wen Yi's reactions since Gu Huaixu's 'death', he also disliked Wen Yi himself very much.
But even if I don't like it, there's no need to send Wen Yi to that woman like this.
"She still has time to sort out the Wen family's affairs and her own. When that woman comes knocking, she will become the best help for her to rise to power."
Gu Huaixu spoke in a calm tone, but his words shocked Luo Yi.
"Second Master, you mean..."
"Shhh."
Gu Huaixu made a shushing gesture because Wen Yi downstairs had already tidied up and entered the main villa.
"Go and deal with what you need to deal with," Gu Huaixu waved his hand.
"Second Master, and Xiao Kongkong too..."
"Didn't you understand what I meant?" Gu Huaixu turned his head, his gaze sweeping over them with a strong sense of oppression.
Luo Yi dared not say another word. "Second Master, I'll leave immediately."
...
downstairs.
After Wen finished processing a field of sunflowers, he was covered in dirt and sweat. It was summer, and even after sunset, the heat and fatigue from bending over for so long to plant the sunflower seeds were starting to show.
"Second Madam, please have some water."
When Xiao Kongkong brought the water, Wen Yi was quite surprised, "Weren't you not home?"
"You're back," Xiao Kongkong said, raising his hand to signal Wen Yi to take it.
Wen Yi was indeed very thirsty after a long day. She admitted that the incident was a bit of a surprise, not that she was being coy. "Thank you."
When Wen Yi took a sip, she realized it was iced milk tea, and it was her favorite camellia milk tea flavor.
Wen Yi has been neglected in the Wen family since childhood, and her needs have been ignored, let alone her small preference for camellia-flavored milk tea, which the Wen family simply doesn't care about.
Because Gu Huaixu noticed something about her when they were together, he would often give her camellia milk tea.
Wen Yi thought she wouldn't be able to drink it again.
After all, without Gu Huaixu, who would care about Wen Yi?
Not to mention such a small hobby?
Why are your eyes red?
As Wen Yi handed the empty cup to Xiao Kongkong, Xiao Kongkong stared into her eyes and asked, "You cried..."
"No, it's because it was too stuffy outside. You know it's summer now, and it's still quite hot and humid outside, so it wasn't very comfortable."
Wen Yi didn't let Xiao Kongkong finish speaking before finding a perfect excuse.
"The Second Madam can instruct the servants to handle it; there's no need for her to do such rough work herself."
“But I like it.” Wen Yi chuckled. “I’ll go upstairs first. Don’t let anyone touch that patch of land. I’ll plant it myself…”
At this point, Wen Yiren had already reached the top of the stairs, turned back to look at Xiao Kongkong, and asked, "Is it alright?"
"The Second Madam's request must naturally be carried out by everyone in the Imperial Garden."
"That would be best."
Wen Yi spoke calmly, then slowly walked upstairs while holding onto the handrail. She knew that Xiao Kongkong and many servants were watching her from behind, but she still straightened her back and walked up.
Wen Yi went back to her room, took a shower, and tidied herself up. It was already quite dark, and as was her usual habit, Wen Yi was going to go straight to sleep. But she did something else...
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