Su Muxi didn't say a word until Qiao Xiuyuan left.
She has mixed feelings right now.
If Qiao Xiuyuan was really using her, she would actually feel better.
But if Qiao Xiuyuan truly loves her like his own daughter, then why should she continue to dwell on the fact that Qiao Xiuyuan saved her father five years ago?
Perhaps not delving too deeply and being content with the status quo is the best choice.
But the thought that all of this was arranged by Qiao Xiuyuan sent chills down her spine.
Someone died in the Shanci Hall. After Qiao Xiuyuan left, the people who were waiting to see a doctor and get medicine also left.
The waiter fetched a basin of water and, suppressing his fear, cleaned up the bloodstains on the ground, but Old Feng's body had long since disappeared.
So human life is so insignificant?
A quarter of an hour later, the carriage from the Marquis of Anyang's residence arrived outside the Shanci Hall to fetch her.
Su Muxi hesitated for a moment, then picked up her medicine box and got into the carriage.
Since I've agreed to treat Qiao Ziming's leg, I should see it through to the end.
It is estimated that after three more days of acupuncture treatments, she will no longer need to go to the Marquis of Anyang's residence.
Meanwhile, Bai Mengying, who had not been seen for a long time, went to the Marquis of Anyang's residence in person.
"Madam and Miss are ill and unable to entertain guests. The Marquis is also out. I need to go and inform my young master. Please wait here for a moment, Princess."
In the past, when Bai Mengying came over, she would be invited to the flower hall for tea by the servants. This was the first time she had been turned away like this.
Bai Mengying only came after she had calculated that Qiao Xiuyuan had left the manor; she didn't want to run into that old fox, Qiao Xiuyuan.
She came here today to prepare for the annulment of the engagement.
If Qiao Xiuyuan were here, he might have seen through her trap.
But what's the deal with the Jiang family and Qiao Zixi?
Granny Wu hasn't sent her any messages these past two days, so Madam Jiang and Qiao Zixi are genuinely ill, and not avoiding her.
No matter what, she was determined to enter the gates of the Marquis of Anyang's residence today!
After waiting for about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, the doorman finally came and opened the door again.
"Princess, you have been waiting for a long time. My young master invites you in."
Bai Mengying suppressed her anger and nodded with a smile to the gatekeeper.
She remembered the gatekeeper and later had Granny Wu deal with him!
Bai Mengying walked into Qiao Ziming's room with practiced ease. When she saw Qiao Ziming sitting on the bed, a fleeting look of disdain crossed her eyes.
But Qiao Ziming happened to catch that hint of disdain.
This completely extinguished any last shred of hope Qiao Ziming had for Bai Mengying.
It turns out that his deep affection for Bai Mengying was just wishful thinking on his part!
"Yingying, you've finally come to see me. I thought you were disgusted by my legs and didn't want to continue our marriage."
Since Bai Mengying loves to act, he'll play along to the end. He wants to see what methods Bai Mengying is planning to use to break off their engagement!
Hearing Qiao Ziming's slightly aggrieved words, Bai Mengying suppressed her impatience and sat down by Qiao Ziming's bedside with heartache in her eyes.
"Zi Mo, what are you saying? How could I possibly dislike you? I came here today to ask when you're going to the Princess's residence to present your betrothal gifts. Our wedding is in half a month, so we need to get the betrothal gifts on the agenda as soon as possible."
Bai Mengying had just the right amount of shyness on her face, making her look like she couldn't wait to marry the person she loved.
But now Qiao Ziming will no longer be fooled by Bai Mengying's appearance.
He raised his hand and grasped Bai Mengying's hand, but Bai Mengying instinctively tried to pull away.
He couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Although Bai Mengying quickly concealed her actions with shyness, Qiao Ziming was quite certain that Bai Mengying did not want him to touch her.
Oh!
It turns out that when your mindset changes, your perspective on people and things also changes.
He was truly blinded by greed, foolishly believing that Bai Mengying was devoted to him.
Qiao Ziming's expression remained unchanged. He raised Bai Mengying's hand to his lips and kissed it. Seeing Bai Mengying's blushing cheeks, he suddenly felt a desire for revenge.
"Is Yingying anxious to become my husband as soon as possible? Hmm?"
As he spoke, his large hand caressed Bai Mengying's smooth, fair cheek, his peach blossom eyes filled with deep affection, captivating anyone who looked at him.
Bai Mengying looked at Qiao Ziming's handsome face and felt a little distracted.
Although Qiao Ziming cannot compare to Ye Zeyu, he is considered one of the most handsome men in the capital.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have wanted to marry Qiao Ziming after returning to Beijing.
What she didn't expect was that Qiao Ziming's leg hadn't fully recovered, and he became disabled again shortly after the arranged marriage.
Although Qiao Ziming's leg can be treated, no one knows whether he will become disabled again in the future.
She certainly didn't want her husband to be a useless person who could become disabled at any time.
Therefore, this marriage must be called off!
"Zi Mo, stop making fun of her~~"
Bai Mengying pouted coquettishly, subtly shaking off Qiao Ziming's large hand that was stroking her face.
Unexpectedly, the next moment, she was directly embraced by Qiao Ziming's long arm around her slender waist.
"What? Is Yingying unwilling to be close to me?"
Qiao Ziming narrowed his peach blossom eyes slightly, his voice slightly hoarse. As he spoke, he deliberately leaned close to Bai Mengying's ear and even rubbed the tip of his high nose against Bai Mengying's earlobe.
It sent shivers down Bai Mengying's spine.
A faint moan escaped from Bai Mengying's red lips.
"Hmm~~"
Qiao Ziming sneered inwardly, but his large hand on Bai Mengying's waist began to rub against her restlessly.
"Yingying, you are so beautiful. I bet during the three years you were married to Prince Jing, he must have been in love with you every night."
Bai Mengying didn't catch the insult in Qiao Ziming's words, but she snapped back to reality after hearing the name "Prince Jing".
She pushed Qiao Ziming away and stood up.
After realizing her lapse in composure, she quickly adopted a wronged expression, "Zimo, are you disgusted with me?"
Qiao Ziming said calmly, "How could that be? I can't wait to marry you."
"When will the Marquis's residence send someone to propose marriage?"
Upon hearing Bai Mengying mention the betrothal again, Qiao Ziming's eyes flickered slightly, and he tentatively asked, "We don't have that much money in the household right now. Yingying, could you wait a few more days for me?"
But then Bai Mengying said, "If you don't have any money, I can lend you some!"
As she spoke, she sat down on the edge of the bed again and took Qiao Ziming's hand.
"Zi Mo, you know that I'm content just to marry you, I don't want anything else."
If it were Qiao Ziming from a few days ago, he would probably be deeply moved to hear these words.
But now, he is filled with cold laughter.
So that's what they were waiting for him!
If word got out that someone borrowed money from the woman's family to pay her betrothal gifts, it would probably make them a laughingstock.
Then the Empress could use her sympathy for her niece as an excuse to propose annulment of the engagement.
What a brilliant plan that kills three birds with one stone!
This would allow her to annul the engagement, tarnish the reputation of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, and most importantly, make everyone think that Bai Mengying is a devoted and affectionate woman.
After all, no woman would use her own money to help a man pay his betrothal gifts.
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