Chapter 333
Madam Chen thought to herself, Luoyang City is a place of fame and fortune. Given her background, if the Yun family is willing to support her and find her a good match, that's fine. But if not, she might as well wait until after the palace examination and the results are announced, and then consider Duan Huaichuan.
Duan Huaichuan...
They grew up together and knew each other very well. Moreover, Duan Huaichuan treated her extremely well. Although Yunxi only regarded him as an older brother, to be honest, if the Yun family hadn't come looking for her, she probably would have followed Madam Chen's wishes and married Duan Huaichuan.
Unfortunately, life doesn't offer "what ifs".
Now she is the concubine of the Marquis's heir.
Duan Huaichuan held a book in his hand, but his mind was never on it. Seeing Yunxi's low spirits, he asked, "Why aren't you enjoying reading?"
Yunxi shook her head: "It's nothing, Brother Huaichuan, I'm a little tired, I'll go back first."
Duan Huaichuan slammed the book he was holding onto the table: "I'll give it to you."
“No need,” Yunxi said. “It’s just a few steps. I want to walk by myself.”
"...Alright then."
Yunxi carefully put away the letter and got up to leave.
She had only taken a few steps when Duan Huaichuan suddenly called out to her, "Xi'er."
Yunxi had just stepped into the shadow cast by the tree branches when she heard the sound, so she stopped and turned to look at him.
The afternoon sun was strong, falling on Duan Huaichuan and giving him a somewhat dazzling golden glow.
"Xi'er, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"
"If I can achieve a good ranking in the imperial examination, perhaps I can ask His Majesty to let me go to the place you want to go for training. Then we can go together."
"Let's travel together and see all the mountains and rivers."
Then, Yunxi won't have to be like she is now, unable to even leave the house, and won't have to hide away, fearing that Chen Zongwen and Madam Chen will ask about her recent situation.
She is free to go wherever she wants.
He will stay with her and protect her, just like he did before Yunxi came to Luoyang.
Upon hearing his words, Yunxi was immediately stunned.
The light emanating from Duan Huaichuan was almost blinding.
After a long while, Yunxi finally said, "We'll talk about it later."
Her voice was very soft, as if it came from the ends of the earth.
“Alright, take your time thinking about it, no rush,” Duan Huaichuan nodded. “I’ll always be here for you.”
Yunxi didn't linger and walked away.
After Yunxi left, Duan Huaichuan packed his things into the house and went back home.
The light outside is too bright, making it uncomfortable to read.
The courtyard returned to silence.
After a long silence, a tall figure slowly emerged from the bushes outside the courtyard.
The man was dressed in a white and blue brocade robe, and the not-so-warm sun made him seem even colder.
"...Your Highness?" Jing Yuan asked cautiously.
When they returned, they found that Yunxi was not at Jibai Residence. After asking around, they learned that Duan Huaichuan had something for her, so they came over.
Jing Yuan initially thought Shen Rang was being too nervous, but then he heard what Duan Huaichuan had just said.
Jing Yuan stood to the side and slightly behind Shen Rang, only able to see the taut lines of his profile.
Feeling the oppressive pressure around him that made it almost impossible to breathe, Jing Yuan shrank back and dared not speak again.
Shen Rang's gaze fell on the empty courtyard of the guest house, his eyes seemingly churning with turbulent waves.
To achieve a good ranking, and then take Yunxi away?
Shen Rang's lips twitched slightly, curving into a cool, indifferent smile.
Don't even think about it.
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