Chapter 513: The Femme Fatale in the Double Life Story (12)
Xie Qinglan said calmly: "I am a commoner, and I have been favored by the Marquis and have made an engagement with the Second Miss of the Marquis's Mansion. I only wish to marry the Second Miss in this life. As for what the eldest Miss just said, I am not aware of it and I have absolutely no such intention. I hope the Marquis will understand."
Marquis Yongchang raised his eyebrows, and his heart, which had been pounding with anger, suddenly calmed down. He snorted coldly, thinking that he had sensible ideas.
Su Miaoer couldn't believe it: "Xie Qinglan, do you know what you are talking about? How can I not compare to Su Yu? Are you blind?"
Xie Qinglan pretended not to hear.
In fact, Xie Qinglan was wondering, in his previous life, Su Miaoer had never said such words to him, nor had she ever shown any sign of liking him.
Not only that, he would always make sarcastic remarks whenever they met, and looked down on him as a poor scholar. This situation only improved after he passed the imperial examination and entered the officialdom.
So Xie Qinglan couldn’t figure out what caused Su Miaoer’s change?
Moreover, Xie Qinglan lowered his eyes in deep thought. Su Miaoer's words just now seemed to indicate that she was very sure that he could pass the imperial examination and enter officialdom.
Thinking of his own situation, Xie Qinglan's brows suddenly frowned.
Could it be that she was also someone who lived a new life?
Everything that happened here was seen by a servant. While no one was paying attention to him, the servant quietly left and reported the matter.
Su Yu almost fell off the couch: "What did you say? Did Xie Qinglan really say that?"
The servant nodded: "It is absolutely true. I heard it with my own ears."
Su Yu looked solemn and waved her hand: "You go down first."
Lan Ying gave the man a reward and sent him away.
"This Xie Qinglan is really infatuated with the young lady."
Su Yu was so angry that her eyes turned red. She gritted her teeth and said, "That guy must be afraid that my father would blame him and kill him in anger, so he dragged me into this scapegoat. He used sweet words, was despicable and shameless, and had many tricks!"
"A man like that is causing unrest in the Marquis's residence. Why would father keep him around?"
Lan Ying originally thought that Xie Qinglan was infatuated, but after hearing what Su Yu said, she stood by her side unconditionally: "Miss is right, Xie Qinglan is despicable and shameless, and his methods are despicable. The Marquis should expel him from the mansion, annul the engagement, and never allow him to set foot in the Marquis' mansion again."
What Lan Ying said was exactly what Su Yu was thinking.
Su Yu sent someone to pass a message to Su Miaoer, and the target was not Su Miaoer, but Xie Qinglan.
A poor scholar with nothing in his possessions caused two noble ladies in the Marquis's Mansion to fight for him. Anyone would think that he had evil intentions and must have resorted to some shameful and despicable means.
But Su Yu didn't expect that Marquis Yongchang not only did not drive Xie Qinglan away, but treated him better.
"What right does that despicable Xie Qinglan have!"
As time passed, the effect of the medicine on Su Yu gradually wore off, but her cheeks were still flushed, full of spring love.
Lan Ying calmed her down: "Miss, don't be angry. There will be opportunities in the future."
"I hope so."
Su Yu had just calmed down when a servant suddenly came over.
"Second Miss, the Marquis and his wife would like you to come over."
Su Yu's eyelids twitched, and she felt uneasy: "What did you say?"
The servant shook his head: "I don't know."
Lan Ying helped Su Yu up: "Miss, are we going over there?"
Su Yu frowned as she pondered what it was about. She stood up and asked Lan Ying to pin her hair. “Of course I’ll go.”
"Besides me, who else?" Su Yu inquired.
The servant did not hide the truth: "The eldest lady and Mr. Xie are both here."
Su Yu's heart skipped a beat. The feeling of uneasiness became stronger and stronger. Su Miaoer and Xie Qinglan were both there. Could it be that what she said was right? Marquis Yongchang and his wife found out what happened today and asked her to confront them?
Su Yu was upset and wondered how to shirk the responsibility.
After getting dressed, Su Yu took Lan Ying to the study. The effect of the medicine had not yet completely dissipated, but Su Yu did not care about that and forced herself to go over despite her weak legs and feet.
The weather in November was so cold that people were shivering. The cold wind was howling. Su Yu pulled her cloak tightly around her body, hugged the hot water bottle, and quickened her pace.
The study of Marquis Yongchang has a floor heating system, so it feels warm as soon as you enter.
Su Yu took a quick look and saw the Marquis of Yongchang, his wife, Su Miaoer, Xie Qinglan, and some familiar maids, all of them were there.
Hearing the noise, everyone looked over.
Su Yu remained calm and took off her cloak and let Lan Ying hold it. She saluted slowly and said, "I, your daughter, greet my father and mother."
Madam Hou curled her lips and said, "Get up."
"I wonder what's the matter with calling my daughter here?"
As Su Yu spoke, she clearly felt that someone was watching her. It was like someone was there and not there, but the presence was so strong that Su Yu knew who it was even without looking up.
She lowered her eyebrows to avoid that gaze, her posture gentle.
Marquis Yongchang didn't say anything, but just looked at her and Xie Qinglan with a sullen face.
Seeing this, the Marquis's wife spoke for him: "Where were you an hour before the banquet started today?"
Su Yu's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm: "My daughter is with my sister."
Madam Hou glanced at the person on the other side: "Miao'er, is that right?"
Su Miaoer nodded unnaturally: "Yes, my sister was with me at that time."
Madam Hou still had a cold face: "Then let me ask you again, where were you after you separated from Miao'er?"
Su Yu pondered in her heart, and suddenly looked up at Xie Qinglan, half-seriously and half-falsely said: "After separating from my sister, I happened to meet Mr. Xie who was alone in the pavilion. After I went up to him and said a few words, I suddenly felt unwell and went back to my room to rest. Do you still remember Mr. Xie?"
Su Yu avoided the important point and deliberately focused on the meeting with Xie Qinglan, blurring the time of returning to the room.
Xie Qinglan looked at her solemnly. He didn't expect that Su Yu would dare to mention that matter. Wasn't she afraid that he would reveal the drugging incident?
After a long silence, Xie Qinglan finally nodded: "Xie was indeed sitting in the pavilion and met the second young lady."
Su Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled gently: "Mother, is there anything wrong?"
Madam Hou sneered and threw the cup at Su Yu's feet: "You still refuse to tell the truth?"
Fragments flew everywhere, Su Yu took two steps back in fear. Xie Qinglan subconsciously wanted to step forward to protect her, but felt it was inappropriate, so he held himself back.
Realizing his own thoughts, Xie Qinglan froze, then felt disgusted with himself, not understanding why he was still feeling sorry for her.
Xie Qinglan glanced at the debris at Su Yu's feet, took a deep breath, and suddenly said, "Madam, if you have something to say, why bother to do it?"
Su Miaoer pulled him in surprise: "Why are you showing up at this time?"
Xie Qinglan brushed Su Miao'er away without even looking at her. He walked to the center of the hall, took a step back and stood in front of Su Yu, shielding her behind him. His eyes were dignified and upright. "Please forgive me, Lord Marquis. I just can't bear it."
What he couldn't bear was, of course, his fiancée being blamed.
Thinking of the relationship between Xie Qinglan and Su Yu as an engaged couple, it seemed understandable that he would stand up.
Su Yu was shocked and didn't understand what Xie Qinglan was doing.
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