Yan Shu seemed to have noticed Su Huaiyue's arrival a long time ago, but he did not stop what he was doing immediately.
He continued to dance with the sword slowly and steadily, and only after completing a set of sword techniques did he slowly put away the sword.
He flicked his wrist lightly, with a faint smile on his face and a hint of amusement in his eyes. He looked at Su Huaiyue and said, "Miss Su, please sit down."
Su Huaiyue pursed her lips and sat down. Her eyes were firm, and with a certainty of victory, she looked straight at Yan Shu and asked directly, "Master Yan, let me be frank. The Wei family is in deep trouble now, and I'm sure you've heard about it. I want to know, do you want to return to the capital?"
A lazy smile appeared on Yan Shu's lips, and he slowly poured himself a cup of tea. The steaming aroma of the tea rose up, but it did not dispel the leisurely atmosphere around him at all.
He did not answer Su Huaiyue's question, but just raised his chin slightly, motioning her to continue.
Su Huaiyue raised her chin slightly, her eyes gleaming with confidence as she said with conviction, "At the moment, the Wei family hasn't received an imperial edict to return to the capital, but I have a feeling it might be soon. And all of this depends largely on whether you, Master Yan, are willing to help. The Wei family has deep roots in the capital, and once we return, we will surely regain our footing. When the time comes, the Wei family will definitely not forget your kindness and will do their utmost to help your Yan family regain its former glory."
When she spoke, her posture was upright and her tone was firm, as if she had already seen the scene of the Wei family and the Yan family joining hands to make things change in the capital.
Yan Shu looked at Su Huaiyue, with a barely perceptible interest flashing in his eyes.
He did not rush to answer, but narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully observed Su Huaiyue's expression, as if trying to find some flaws on her face.
Yan Shu leaned lazily on the back of the chair, his eyes half closed, and seemed indifferent to everything around him.
Hearing Su Huaiyue's question, he first curled up a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and then leaned forward, his movements slow and somewhat deliberate.
He was like an elegant cheetah, slowly approaching his prey, each movement filled with danger and charm.
As he approached, Su Huaiyue could clearly feel the unique scent emanating from him, a mixture of incense and a hint of alcohol.
The distance between the two was getting closer and closer, so close that Su Huaiyue could even see the shadows cast by his thick eyelashes on his eyelids, and the playful light flashing in his deep eyes.
Finally, he was so close that their breathing mixed.
Su Huaiyue's breathing suddenly became rapid. She subconsciously wanted to step back, but was intimidated by Yan Shu's aura and could not move.
At this moment, Yan Shu opened his lips slightly and whispered in an extremely ambiguous tone, "Returning to the capital? I'm not interested in that."
As he spoke, his warm breath gently brushed Su Huaiyue's cheek, making her face blush unconsciously.
"Compared to the capital, I am more interested in you, Miss Su."
His voice was low and magnetic, and every word seemed to be slowly uttered from the depths of his throat, with a hint of seductive ending, echoing in Su Huaiyue's ears.
His eyes were always fixed on Su Huaiyue, as if he wanted to see through her completely.
There was curiosity and amusement in those eyes, but more of it was an indescribable ambiguity.
He tilted his head slightly, the smile on his face became more obvious, and the arc of the corners of his mouth was just right, with a bit of frivolity and an irresistible charm.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the whole room became subtle, as if time had stopped for this ambiguous scene.
Su Huaiyue's face flushed instantly. She stepped back, distanced herself from Yan Shu, and corrected him in a somewhat stiff tone, "Master Yan, please respect yourself. I am Madam Wei, not Miss Su."
Yan Shu, however, didn't care at all. He just smiled lightly, with a hint of cynicism in his smile. "Madam Wei or Miss Su, what's the difference? The Yan family is doing well in Youzhou, so whether I return to the capital or not is not that important to me. Miss Su, if you want my help, don't you have to give me some other benefits? For example... yourself?"
Su Huaiyue felt a surge of anger and shame in her heart, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
The anger and shame in Su Huaiyue's heart surged like a raging tide. She clenched the corner of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turned white from the force, and the blush on her face became more intense with anger.
But years of experience in this complicated world made her calm down quickly.
She took a deep breath, slowly loosened her clenched fists, and tried to adjust her emotions.
A smile returned to her face, but it was uglier than crying, with a hint of forcedness and bitterness.
She raised her head slightly, looked directly at Yan Shu, and tried to make her voice sound calm and steady: "Master Yan, if you don't want to return to the capital, then it seems that there is nothing left for us to trade."
After saying that, she stood up slightly, and the chair made a slight sound as it rubbed against the ground.
She pretended to leave, her skirt swaying slightly, but at the moment of turning around, there was an imperceptible pause, as if waiting for Yan Shu's response.
Yan Shu looked at her, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he fell silent.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Su Huaiyue carefully, as if he was pondering her words, or weighing something.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and the room was so quiet that only the two people's light breathing could be heard.
After a long while, Yan Shu spoke slowly, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "Forget it, since Miss Su is so sincere, I will agree to it."
As he spoke, he gently shook the teacup in his hand, causing the tea to ripple slightly in the cup.
"However, we still need to discuss the details of this cooperation."
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he looked at Su Huaiyue with a smile, a hint of cunning in his eyes.
Su Huaiyue breathed a sigh of relief. She sat down again and began to discuss cooperation matters with Yan Shu.
After the conversation, she left Yan Mansion.
Along the way, the breeze blew gently, and she carried the faint fragrance of Yan Shu.
She frowned slightly, sniffed it gently, and pondered Yan Shu in her heart.
The system once mentioned that the Wei family's other helper's surname was Qin, not Yan. So, was Yan Shu's help a blessing or a curse?
After returning to the Wei family, Su Huaiyue went to find Wei Che first.
When Wei Che saw Su Huaiyue coming back, his eyes, which were originally focused on the book in his hand, instantly shifted away, and a hint of concern flashed in his eyes.
He closed the book, slowly stood up, and walked to Su Huaiyue with steady steps. He lowered his head slightly and asked softly, "Sister-in-law, you look a little tired. Did you encounter trouble at the county government office? How is the situation going?"
His voice was low and gentle, with just the right amount of concern that made people feel like they were in a spring breeze.
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