Shen Huaixu was watching intently and had no idea when Nan Wan had arrived.
Nan Wan likes handsome young men, but she likes talented men even more.
So she would also come to the library to read books, hoping to meet some knowledgeable people and have a chat with them.
That's how she gradually won over Nan Yao and Madam Nan's hearts, and through this, she also won over Lin Ancheng and Li Shaoqin, the eldest son of the county magistrate.
She could have any man in the world if she wanted to.
When she saw Shen Huaixu, she was initially surprised, but then she composed herself, pretended not to see him, and walked towards that spot with a book in her hand.
She leaned to one side, and just as she was about to sit on Shen Huaixu's lap, her wrist was suddenly grabbed.
Shen Huaixu raised his eyes and looked at her coldly.
Nan Wan looked at him apologetically: "Brother Shen, I'm sorry, I've always sat in this seat, but I was engrossed in my book today and didn't expect you to be sitting here..."
Shen Huaixu let go of her, picked up his book, got up, and found a spot far away from her.
Seeing that he was avoiding her like this, Nan Wan pursed her lips in displeasure. She looked at her book, but couldn't help glancing at him several times.
She discovered that although Shen Huaixu was of humble status, he was the most handsome man she knew.
Especially in the last few months, her kind older sister seemed to have taken a good liking to him and treated him better. He looked much stronger and more handsome.
Holding the book, she found an excuse to approach him.
"Brother Shen, I don't quite understand this sentence. Could you teach me?"
Shen Huaixu lowered his eyes, not even glancing at her, and said in a cold voice, "I don't understand either."
Nan Wan returned to her seat, somewhat disappointed.
There was a woman in the attic, and she would often look at him with a mournful gaze. Shen Huaixu couldn't concentrate on it, so he got up, took his book, and left.
Seeing him leave, Nan Wan angrily threw the book on the table.
How dare he refuse her?
In the evening, Shen Huaixu entered the house a little later than usual.
Nanzhi had just finished bathing and dried her hair when she saw him arrive. Before she could speak, he said, "Miss, would you like to hear a story now?"
Nan Zhi didn't want to listen, but she couldn't reveal her true purpose right now. She patted the chaise lounge, and Shen Huaixu sat down next to her.
Nanzhi lay down on his lap and closed her eyes, pretending to sleep: "Speak."
The moment she leaned closer, Shen Huaixu stiffened slightly, but he quickly calmed down and spoke slowly.
"In ancient times, the population was sparse, but birds and beasts were abundant, and people could not bear the harm caused by them. At this time, a sage appeared..."
Shen Huaixu hadn't been talking for long when he saw Nanzhi turn to the side, put her arms around his waist, and begin to breathe evenly.
She fell asleep.
That red birthmark looked like a blazing fire.
For some reason, he reached out and touched the red mass.
The night was exceptionally quiet, and the future city lord was unaware that he had already lost his heart.
Before she knew it, more than two months had passed, and with the deadline drawing ever closer, Nanzhi was filled with anticipation.
Nan Wan, however, became increasingly irritable.
Even so, she still forced a smile and went to the east of the city to distribute porridge.
"The second young lady is so kind and benevolent."
"Yes, you're all from the Nan family, so how come the eldest young lady is so ugly?"
The people praised her highly and belittled Nam Gyi to nothing.
Nan Wan enjoyed this feeling, but she still maintained a gentle and graceful demeanor on the surface.
After serving the porridge, she smiled and returned to her room.
Nan Yao was very pleased with her benevolent act, as it would bring good reputation to the Nan family. Therefore, he built a house next to the porridge distribution site to make it convenient for her to distribute porridge.
As soon as Nan Wan entered the room and closed the door, she was pressed against the wall by a hard body.
She caught his scent, and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft and sweet: "Shaoqin, what brings you here?"
Li Shaoqin kissed her lips, ravaging them fiercely before saying with lingering desire, "You looked so beautiful when you were distributing porridge outside just now. You have no idea how much I craved your waist and your back."
He stroked her body, admiring the girl's blushing face.
Nan Wan's breathing became slightly erratic, and she let him press her against the wall for a while.
She liked Li Shaoqin very much, not only because he was the highest-ranking official in Cangwu County, but also because of his prowess in that area.
As for Lin Ancheng, he was a simp who listened to her every word. Although he didn't care about her that night, it was still quite exciting to be with him.
As for Shen Huaixu, although he was the most handsome of the three, his status was too lowly.
If they were to get married, it would certainly not be possible.
As for Li Shaoqin and Lin Ancheng?
She really didn't know how to choose.
One is rich, the other is powerful.
She's not young anymore, and the Nan family isn't short of money, so she should choose the one with power.
So afterwards, she hugged him and asked, "When are you going to the Nan family to propose marriage?"
Li Shaoqin was somewhat shocked. He lifted her chin and asked, "You're willing to let me propose marriage?"
Nan Wan pouted: "You've already taken advantage of me completely."
Li Shaoqin liked her pure and innocent appearance the most. Although he might not love her that much, she was the only one in Cangwu County who was worthy of him.
"I'll choose an auspicious day in a couple of days to visit your parents."
Nan Wan was satisfied.
The two chatted for a while longer, and Nan Wan suddenly heard Li Shaoqin mention Shen Huaixu.
"Something happened in Qingzhou. I heard that the current young city lord is a fake. Someone found out that the real young city lord is in our county, and he is your brother-in-law, Shen Huaixu."
Nan Wan was stunned. "What did you say?"
Li Shaoqin continued, "I learned this news from my father, and it's most likely true. My father wants to keep his position, so he naturally needs to curry favor with Qingzhou. Shen Huaixu is from your household. If you have time, invite him out. My father wants to meet him."
After Li Shaoqin left, Nan Wan was so shocked by the news that she couldn't react for a long time.
Is Shen Huaixu the young lord of Qingzhou?
If he is the young city lord, then he will definitely become the city lord in the future.
If she could become the city lord's wife, wouldn't she be the most honored woman in Qingzhou?
A bold plan took shape in Nan Wan's mind.
But then she remembered that she had just told Li Shaoqin about proposing marriage, and she bit her lip in frustration.
How can she tell Li Shaoqin that she doesn't want him to propose marriage anymore?
Nan Zhi was building a snowman in the yard when she saw Nan Wan walking towards her with a smile.
"Sis, it's getting cold, so I made you a cloak. Do you like it?"
"My snowman is in need of an outfit, here you go."
Nanzhi took the cloak and draped it over the snowman.
That cloak was bought by Nan Wan with more than a month's allowance. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Nan Zhi's behavior, she couldn't say anything.
She tentatively asked, "Sister, it seems like you and Brother Shen are getting along quite well lately?"
Nanzhi tied the cape around the snowman's neck without turning her head: "Oh, don't misunderstand, I'm getting a divorce from him in a few days."
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