Hearing that Yan Beimo had a son, Wang San and his companions were so curious that they traveled all the way from Yandu to see him.
As soon as the three entered the main hall, they saw the little dumpling lying on the long table, looking around curiously.
"Hey, this little thing really looks just like you."
Xie Xuan walked over with a smile and pinched and rubbed A Yu's little face.
Ayu wasn't shy at all, staring at the group with her big, dark eyes.
Yan Beimo put down the memorial in his hand, dismissed all the officials, and walked towards them.
"Jinling is something else, having a child out there all by herself without letting you know," Wang San clicked his tongue. "Women's hearts are truly cruel."
Ayu didn't know what they were talking about. Her cheeks hurt from being rubbed, so she twisted her little body and backed away. When she saw her father coming, she reached out her little hands for a hug.
Yan Beimo simply grabbed him by the back of the neck and placed him on the small couch, tossed him a toy to play with, and then ignored him.
Ayu didn't make a fuss; she just stuck out her little bottom and played by herself.
The four sat in armchairs by the window.
Yan Beimo glanced at Cui Linyuan and asked about the affairs of Beidu in a low voice.
Cui Linyuan took a sip of tea and chuckled softly.
"Shen Yan is indeed powerful. He has pacified many war-torn areas in the north. However, the north has been in turmoil for hundreds of years. It will be difficult to achieve complete stability."
Yan Beimo raised an eyebrow and glanced at Wang Hezhan casually.
"Go to Beidu and deliver what he asked for."
Wang Hezhan complained, "Why do I have to go again?"
You are all alone.
"---" Wang Hezhan chuckled, "I heard that the little princess of the Southern Dynasty died, and he sleeps with her corpse every day. He must be crazy."
Xie Xuan kicked him and laughed, "You know quite a lot, huh?"
As they were talking, suddenly, they heard Ayu's moans and groans coming from the couch not far away, as she kicked her legs, trying to get off the couch.
"Hey, what's this little brat up to?" Xie Xuan chuckled, fanning himself. "What's his name?"
Yan Beimo stood up, walked over, picked him up, and shouted outside, "Someone come here."
Night Hawk came in, took A-Yu, and delivered her to the wet nurse.
Wang Hezhan was going to Beidu, so he immediately sent Xie Rongyue from his villa in Yandu to accompany him.
Xie Rongyue had been forced by him to tell the mistress that she would recuperate at the villa, but after only two months, some unpleasant rumors began to circulate.
Fearing a scandal, Madam Xie sent her back to the main house to recuperate. However, later, something Wang San did, and the matter was dropped.
He frequently visited the Xie family's villa, and she was afraid that this scandal would be exposed again, so she was on tenterhooks every day. Now that she heard that she was going to leave Yandu, she was relieved.
Xie Rongyue traveled for several days before finally arriving in Qingyang.
Qingyang is a small border town with customs and traditions very different from those in the Central Plains. However, due to years of war, there are many displaced people on the streets.
But the city was still bustling with activity. There were caravans of merchants from the Western Regions and caravans of people from the Western Hu region loading goods. All sorts of noisy and chaotic sounds rang out in the east and west markets.
The aroma of steaming hot buns wafted around, accompanied by shouts and calls from vendors.
Xie Rongyue sat in the carriage, watching the lively scene outside, her eyes sparkling.
She lived in Yandu for many years. The aristocratic family had many rules and regulations, and she was always surrounded by servants when she went out. She also had to abide by the etiquette and rules of a young lady from an aristocratic family and be careful with her words and actions.
The most outrageous thing she ever did in her life was to shamelessly try to curry favor with the legitimate son of the Langya Wang clan in order to break off the old man's engagement, thus attracting the wrath of that stray dog.
Everyone says that the young masters raised in noble families are refined, gentle, and polite, but only they know how dissolute and unrestrained those young masters are in private.
Thinking of this, Xie Rongyue's eyes dimmed. She didn't know how much longer she would have to endure this humiliation and shame.
She sighed deeply, then lifted the carriage curtain to glance at the commotion outside before speaking.
"Uncle Wang, stop the car."
The coachman outside heard her voice and opened the carriage door.
"What's wrong, Miss?"
Xie Rongyue lifted her skirt and got off the carriage, smiling, "I want to wander around."
The coachman paused, then said with difficulty, "The young master will be arriving soon. Miss, you should go back and change your clothes to wait for him."
Xie Rongyue casually pointed to the shop across the street and said, "I'll just go buy some pastries, it'll be quick."
After saying that, she ignored him and walked straight in that direction.
Actually, Xie Rongyue didn't want to eat anything; she just wanted to look around and enjoy the sights, to avoid feeling so confined and restricted.
"Miss Xie."
Just then, a surprised voice suddenly came from the wine shop in front.
Xie Rongyue looked up and saw Lu Yu, dressed in a blue robe, walking towards her with wine in hand, his face gentle and refined.
"What are you doing here, Miss Xie?"
Lu Yu came here with his father to visit a master. Hearing that the master liked to drink the wine from the charity hall, he lined up early to buy some.
Unexpectedly, I met a woman from a prominent family in Yandu in this small border town.
He couldn't help but ask with concern, "You weren't tricked into coming here, were you?"
Xie Rongyue was surprised to see an acquaintance and felt quite embarrassed.
She didn't want anyone to know about her embarrassing affair with Wang San, so she gave a vague answer and changed the subject.
Fortunately, Lu Yu didn't ask any more questions. He looked at the jade-like beauty under the white light, his palms slightly sweaty.
"It's been many months since I last saw you, Miss Xie, and you look even more beautiful now."
His tone of praise was humble and did not feel abrupt.
Xie Rongyue replied gracefully, "Young Master Lu's romantic life remains as it was before."
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries.
Xie Rongyue wanted to leave, but Lu Yu remembered the gossip among the young masters and ladies of the Yandu aristocratic families, so he grabbed her sleeve and spoke up.
"Are you still with him—"
Before he could finish speaking, a sharp arrow suddenly shot out, passing over everyone and piercing Lu Yu's chest.
Xie Rongyue was close to him when the sharp arrow, carrying a cold wind, grazed her neck, accidentally breaking her skin and leaving a faint trace of blood.
This scene happened so fast that it shocked everyone. They all thought they had encountered an assassin, screamed in fright, and scattered in all directions to a safe area to watch the excitement.
Xie Rongyue was also frightened. She stared wide-eyed at Lu Yu, who was lying on the ground in great pain. She covered her aching ear and turned around to see the person.
He was dressed in a dark blue robe, riding a fine horse, and looking at the two of them with a smile in his eyes as he slowly approached.
"General."
Xie Rongyue looked at the ruthless smile in his eyes, and a chill ran down her spine.
Wang Hezhan jumped off his horse, went up the stone steps, looked the two of them up and down, and asked with a smile.
What are you doing?
Before Xie Rongyue could speak, she heard Lu Yu hissing on the ground and quickly lowered her head.
Blood gushed from his chest, staining his entire shirt, making him look extremely frightening.
Her legs went weak, and she quickly tried to help him up.
But before he could even squat down, Wang Hezhan grabbed him and lifted him up.
He whispered in her ear, his voice low and menacing.
"Men and women should not touch each other. The Xie family's daughters are so eager to get close to any man they see. Is their body really that lewd?"
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