He was worried that Niannian was indeed the case, but he didn't know if he would misunderstand Niannian like his brother did. If he did, then Ertai wouldn't be a good candidate, and they would have to find someone else.
Nian Nian's husband must be someone who trusts her completely.
She didn't want Nian Nian to suffer injustice later because her husband misunderstood her.
Qing'er truly judged Ertai's behavior based on her husband's requirements. If Ertai did anything that would be bad for Chen Nian, Qing'er would reconsider whether Ertai was suitable to be Chen Nian's husband.
This is a life-changing event for Nian Nian, so we must be extremely careful and not be careless in the slightest.
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"Wow~, Niannian, did you make this? It tastes so good. Did you send it to Shufangzhai? When I get back, I'll definitely bring Yongqi and Benjamin to try it."
Xiao Yanzi's exclamation pulled Qing'er back to reality.
Looking down at the two people drinking milk tea together, she curled her lips into a faint smile.
"Qing'er, stop daydreaming, here you go~"
Chen Nian picked up the milk tea that had been poured and handed it to Qing'er.
"good--"
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"Niannian, the Emperor is going on an incognito tour in a few days, and the Empress Dowager wants us to go with him. What do you think?"
Qing'er and Chen Nian strolled side by side in the Imperial Garden.
The Empress Dowager's idea was clear, but Er Kang was eliminated as an option after this incident.
"Can we ride in a carriage by ourselves?" She wanted to go out and play, but she didn't want to squeeze in with Ziwei.
"If Niannian wants to, she can."
The Emperor would not refuse such a small request from Nian Nian.
"Then let's go."
Chen Nian nodded. It wouldn't be worth missing a trip just because of Ziwei.
After recuperating in Cining Palace for a few days, with Changshou's meticulous care, Chen Nian's health had largely recovered, and she was finally released from the palace.
"Meditation—"
A clear, gentle, yet tense voice reached the ears of the two people in front.
Seeing how much weight Ertai had lost in just a few days, he felt like beating his brother up again.
The two looked up and saw Ertai standing a few steps behind them, looking nervous, holding something that looked like a food box.
Chen Nian looked at the person in front of him and subconsciously took a step back.
"Qing'er, I—"
Looking at the two people standing in front of him, Ertai was a little unsure where to begin.
"Niannian, I'll wait for you up ahead, okay?"
Qing'er looked at the nervous Ertai, then at the hand holding hers, and subconsciously tightened her grip, preparing to give the two some space.
"Qing'er—"
Hearing that Qing'er was leaving him, Chen Nian tightened his grip on Qing'er's hand, his eyes filled with hesitation.
To be honest, the moment she saw Ertai, her first instinct was to leave. She was afraid of knowing what Ertai was thinking, afraid that Ertai would misunderstand her for bullying Ziwei and causing his brother to be punished.
If she hadn't met Ertai, she could have comforted herself that Ertai hadn't misunderstood her. But now that she had, she couldn't escape anymore; she had to face Ertai's thoughts.
I don't know if I misunderstood myself or if I believed in myself.
She wasn't sure if she, who had appeared in Ertai's life halfway through, could compare to Ziwei, his blood-related brother who had grown up with him and with whom he had spent more time.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Ertai would misunderstand her. Her hand, hanging by her side, clutched the handkerchief, her knuckles turning white.
"Qing'er, let's go."
She really didn't want to face Ertai. She was afraid to know what Ertai was thinking. So be it, let her comfort herself that Ertai hadn't misunderstood her.
She's a coward.
"Niannian, you two have a good talk and give Ertai a chance to explain, okay? See what Ertai thinks. I'll be waiting for you up ahead."
As someone who understands Shen Nian, how could Qing'er not know what Shen Nian was worried about? She gently comforted him.
But if she really goes along with Niannian's wishes and takes her away, she will definitely regret it afterward once Niannian calms down.
"Qing'er—"
...
In the end, Qing'er left with Shuang'er, Ying'er, and Xuan'er, and stayed behind to guard them.
With Ertai around, there's no need for Ying'er and Xuan'er at all.
"Contemplation."
Looking at the person standing in front of him, Ertai spoke with trepidation.
"Let's go sit in the pavilion and chat."
Chen Nian's tone was indifferent, revealing a sense of detachment, as he tried his best to suppress his flustered heart.
Since they can't leave now, let's give them a chance.
She no longer wanted to be anxious and worried about Ertai's thoughts all the time.
But before we can determine what Ertailai means—whether it's accusation, concern, or seeking justice—we must remain clear.
She doesn't easily reveal her emotions.
She made his brother get punished, so he must be here to argue with her, Shen Nian thought to herself. She had no relation to him, so how could she possibly be comparable to his brother?
"Chen Nian, please don't talk to me in such a flat tone, okay? I'm scared. It's my fault for not arriving on time this time. If you're unhappy, how about you beat me up?"
Hearing the distance in Shen Nian's tone, Ertai panicked. He had finally managed to build a closer relationship with them.
"Um."
Hearing Ertai's panicked tone, Chen Nian took a deep breath, suppressed her fear, and replied to Ertai as calmly as possible. She took the lead and walked forward, trying to escape the suffocating atmosphere.
Seeing the person walking ahead, Ertai followed.
"Second Master Fu, what brings you here? Are you here to seek justice for First Master Fu?"
Chen Nian looked up at the people setting up snack stalls across from him, then looked up and asked, getting straight to the point.
She didn't want to drag things out; the longer it dragged on, the more uncomfortable she would feel. Ertai had indeed caught her eye, but if Ertai really came to criticize her, their relationship would be over, and she would ruthlessly discard any feelings she had for Ertai.
She is intolerant of any imperfections; she won't invest any feelings in those who aren't on her side, lest she end up getting hurt. She will repay Ertai's kindness to her in other ways during this time.
"Chen Nian, am I that kind of person? You can't implicate me because of my brother, or I'll die unjustly."
You can't condemn everyone on the ship just because of one bad apple; I'm innocent.
Upon hearing Shen Nian's self-deprecating words, which implied that he had come to seek justice for his brother, Ertai stopped even calling him by his name and raised his voice considerably higher than usual.
It's easy to see how much he cares about Chen Nian's opinion.
He was really killed by his brother.
"If you're unhappy, you can hit me first, and then I'll go bring my brother over so you can hit him yourself, okay?" You hit me, and then I'll go beat up my brother.
"Huh? You didn't come here to seek justice from me?"
Shen Nian never expected Ertai to react this way. She thought she would be criticized, but she never expected to hear such remarks.
It seems Ertai is still blaming himself?
“Chen Nian, when did I say I came here to seek justice from you? Or did I do anything that made you misunderstand that I came here to seek justice? I apologize to you, okay?”
This was my brother's fault; you can't drag me into it because of his mistake.
he……
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