Chapter 1 My love for him has worn out
In March of the spring, peach blossoms bloomed brilliantly in the rear quarters of the Yongning Marquis’ Mansion.
Chen Yuan sat in the room with the closed door, pulled her fox fur coat closer, but still felt very cold.
The moment the door hinge made a slight "creak", light rushed in instantly.
When Gu Jingchu walked in, he was followed by a woman and a child about ten years old.
"Wan Yin enters the mansion as your concubine today. As the mistress of the house, you should take good care of her."
"Mo'er is registered under your name as the legitimate son of the mansion."
It’s different from the arrogant attitude of youth.
Gu Jingchu's voice sounded more steady and intimidating.
Shen Yuan didn't respond, but just looked up at the person who came.
The blur in front of her eyes made it difficult for her to see clearly.
Only a faint light could be seen floating around him, like a belated snow, burying the last bit of warmth in Shen Yuan's heart.
She didn't have much time to live.
"Since the Marquis has made the decision, why ask me?" Chen Yuan covered his lips with a handkerchief and kept coughing.
The blood was like red plum blossoms, staining the handkerchief red, which she held in her hand without a word.
Chen Yuan took out a divorce letter and placed it on the table, then looked at Gu Jingchu.
"Once the Marquis signs this divorce agreement, he can make his beloved his legal wife. All I want now is freedom."
For the man in front of her, she spent half her life and became unrecognizable.
I just want to leave him forever in the end.
Gu Jingchu's eyes suddenly revealed a trace of scrutiny and ridicule. "What tricks are you planning to play? Retreating to advance? Are you willing to divorce me?"
Chen Yuan didn't say anything, but just pushed the divorce letter forward.
"Chen Yuan, are you trying to force Wan Yin to leave by using a divorce? I'm telling you, put away your shameful thoughts. I've made up my mind."
Gu Jingchu sneered.
"It's all Wanyin's fault. My Lord, please don't be angry with your Madam." Lin Wanyin pulled the child, and they both knelt down in front of Chen Yuan.
"Madam, the Marquis took us into his mansion because he saw that Mo'er and I were alone and helpless."
"If Madam had not been childless, the Marquis would not have adopted Mo'er into Madam's name. It's Madam's fault for being infertile. The Marquis is also doing this for Madam's own good."
Lin Wanyin said timidly, with a hint of provocation in her softness.
But with every extra word she said, Shen Yuan felt a little colder all over.
"She still has the nerve to blame me. She couldn't even save the child back then. I am already being extremely lenient by keeping her as the mistress." Gu Jingchu said in a sarcastic tone.
Failed to save the child? If she hadn't saved him, how could she have lost the child?
The grace that saved her life has now become a sharp weapon to drag her down.
Chen Yuan felt a mouthful of blood stuck in her throat. She subconsciously covered her mouth with her hands and looked up at Gu Jingchu.
There was no trace of joy in his eyes.
She didn't love him at all anymore.
"Chen Yuan, I tell you that divorce is impossible. If you die, you must die in my inner house!"
Gu Jingchu picked up the divorce papers lightly.
He exerted force suddenly and with a hiss, the Helishu was split into two.
Chen Yuan looked at the torn divorce agreement, a fishy-sweet taste rising in her throat, and her eyes gradually lost focus.
A mouthful of blood spurted out and splattered on the ground.
He could no longer see anything in front of him, his consciousness gradually faded, and he fell to the ground.
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"Miss, Master Gu is here to deliver your wedding dress." The voice of the maid Taozi came from outside the door.
Shen Yuan suddenly woke up, his palms covered with fine beads of sweat.
It took her a long time to come back to her senses.
She was reborn, since God gave her a chance.
In this life, she must draw a clear line with Gu Jingchu, protect her family, and never let herself down again.
Chen Yuan stood up, opened the door and walked out.
"Sister Chen, please don't be angry. I had a heart attack this morning, and my cousin was so worried about me that he went to Huichun Hall to ask for a doctor himself. That's why he missed the time to deliver Sister Chen's wedding dress."
Lin Wanyin walked out from behind Gu Jingchu.
According to the customs of the Jin Dynasty, when a woman gets married, a man will deliver her wedding dress at an auspicious time.
Chen Yuan looked at Lin Wanyin coldly. She had said exactly the same thing in her previous life.
"Is there no one in your Lin Mansion? Do we need to go around to the Marquis Mansion and ask Gu Jingchu to call a doctor?" Chen Yuan walked down the stairs slowly and said coldly.
Chen Yuan's tone shocked both Gu Jingchu and Lin Wanyin.
Gu Jingchu frowned, "It's just a little late. Wanyin's heart disease can't be delayed."
“Sister Chen, it turns out that I’m weak…” Lin Wanyin’s eyes were filled with tears.
It was as if Shen Yuan had bullied her, and as if she was the one who was wronged.
"Shut up!" Shen Yuan walked down the stairs.
Without even looking at Lin Wanyin, he walked straight to Gu Jingchu.
"Gu Jingchu, one can't have it all. Since you care so much about Lin Wanyin, I'll grant your wish. I won't marry you."
Gu Jingchu looked at Shen Yuan's beautiful face and subconsciously wanted to explain.
The words came to her lips but turned into, "If you don't marry me, who else can you marry? You are so aggressive because of such a small matter. Can't you understand things?"
As he was speaking, the servant had already brought in the camphorwood box containing the wedding dress.
Lin Wanyin was behind Gu Jingchu, looking at Chen Yuan proudly.
She raised her hand slightly, and a string of coral bracelets was particularly eye-catching.
That was supposed to be the dowry gift that Gu Jingchu gave her.
Chen Yuan withdrew her gaze and lived a new life. She no longer had any feelings for Gu Jingchu.
Gu Jingchu took out the wedding dress and said with a look of congratulation, "This wedding dress was embroidered for you by Wanyin herself. Her embroidery skills are unparalleled in the whole capital. You should be content."
Chen Yuan had no expression on her face. She raised her hand to knock the wedding dress out of Gu Jingchu's hand, and then stepped on it!
"Chen Yuan, what are you doing? Are you crazy?"
Gu Jingchu was angered by Shen Yuan's actions and his expression turned cold.
Chen Yuan stepped on the wedding dress on the ground, and the ridicule of her previous life seemed to still be in her ears.
"Look at the wife of the prince in the Marquis's Mansion. Even her wedding dress doesn't fit her."
"It is said that the bride, in return for a favor, used the Gu Mansion's token to force the prince to marry her."
Chen Yuan's expression grew colder and colder. "Embroidered it yourself? Whose measurements were this wedding dress made for? Lin Wanyin, you know it, and so do I."
Lin Wanyin didn't expect Chen Yuan to see through it.
She turned to look at Gu Jingchu, her eyes slightly red, "Cousin, I didn't."
As he spoke, he began to cough violently, covering his chest.
"What? Is your heart disease acting up again?" Chen Yuan watched Lin Wanyin acting coldly.
"Cousin, I feel bad," Lin Wanyin looked like she was about to faint at any moment, tears falling down her face.
Gu Jingchu supported Lin Wanyin and said with suppressed anger, "We need to put the wedding dress aside. Today, there is an important matter that concerns Wanyin's life."
Chen Yuan looked at Gu Jingchu calmly, waiting for him to say something even more shameless.
"Your hundred-year-old snow lotus can just cure Wanyin's heart disease. Take it out first, and I will compensate you later."
"Compensation?" Shen Yuan almost laughed out of anger.
"Gu Jingchu, who gave you the nerve to ask for someone else's heirloom and give it to Lin Wanyin? Does she deserve it?"
I have never seen such a sharp-tongued Shen Yuan.
All of Gu Jingchu's nameless anger burst out.
"Chen Yuan, you must apologize to me right now! Otherwise, you won't be able to enter my mansion."
It’s not that he doesn’t intend to marry Chen Yuan, it’s just that she is too unreasonable.
She's already nitpicking and jealous before she even gets married. How can I not put a dent in her pride?
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