Ren Yaoqi lowered his eyes to hide the complicated look in his eyes.
"The reason why I was able to hold on in the end was because... because..." It was because I always thought of you and dreamed of you over and over again. I never forgot the purpose of leaving home to join the army, and in the end I was always able to grit my teeth and get through it.
Yun Wenfang ultimately remained silent on the last sentence. He was a proud man, never used to begging for alms in a humble manner. He would always act directly to get what he wanted. However, when he met Ren Yaoqi, he suffered the biggest setback of his life.
Yun Wenfang didn't continue talking, and Ren Yaoqi wasn't stupid enough to ask any further questions, so silence fell between the two of them.
Ren Yaoqi originally thought that Yun Wenfang had been at the border for three years, and his vision and character would definitely not be comparable to the impulsive and irritable boy he used to be, and his obsession with her would fade. After all, they had never had a deep bond in this life. As long as she didn't ask, ignored, or responded, Yun Wenfang's youthful feelings would continue.
But Yun Wenfang in front of him really gave Ren Yaoqi a headache.
"My engagement with Jiang Yuanniang will soon be invalid." Yun Wenfang finally spoke with a cold face. His tone sounded a little cold and hard, but also carried some grievance and stubbornness that he was unwilling to admit.
Ren Yaoqi thought for a moment and was about to say something when someone hurried over here. Ren Yaoqi turned his head and saw that it was Shijin, the maidservant beside Madam Xu.
Ren Yaoqi thought that Madam Xu had something to ask her, so she had sent Shijin over. She glanced at Yun Wenfang and saw that there were two maids, Pingguo and Sangzhen, between them, so she wouldn't let anyone misunderstand them. So she stood there without moving. Unexpectedly, Shijin walked in, and after paying her respects, she said to Yun Wenfang, "Second Young Master Yun, our Madam has something to ask you. I've sent you over."
Yun Wenfang frowned upon hearing this, suppressing his impatience and asking, "What does Madam Xu want from me?"
Yun Wenfang finally met Ren Yaoqi and was displeased to have their conversation interrupted. However, Madam Xu was well-known in Yanbei and was said to be Ren Yaoqi's mistress, so Yun Wenfang couldn't afford to lose his temper.
Shijin lowered his head and said, "Madam heard that you were nearby when Miss Guo fell into the water, and I have something to ask you."
When Yun Wenfang heard that it was about this matter, a slightly sarcastic smile appeared on his lips. "What's there to ask? I didn't send them down there. If they like to mess around, then let them do whatever they want."
He had seen Guo Yujiao fall into the water clearly, but he had no interest in getting involved in the intrigues of those women, especially those who wanted to use him to scheme, which disgusted him.
"Well...Mr. Yun, please come with me to meet our lady." Shijin said carefully.
Yun Wenfang glanced at Ren Yaoqi and frowned. He naturally didn't want to go, but Madam Xu had sent her personal maid to invite him. It would be unreasonable to completely disrespect her.
Ren Yaoqi wanted to take this opportunity to get away, but she was afraid of angering Yun Wenfang and causing him to have a fit on the spot.
Just when the stalemate was about to begin, Xiao Jinglin appeared from around the corner.
Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but feel happy: "Jinglin? Why are you here?"
Xiao Jinglin walked over. He nodded at Ren Yaoqi, then glanced at Yun Wenfang with an expressionless look before saying to Ren Yaoqi, "I've been waiting for you for a while. Are you done with your work? Then go out first."
Although the words were directed at Ren Yaoqi, Xiao Jinglin's gaze was vaguely looking at Yun Wenfang.
Yun Wenfang narrowed his eyes, sneered, and turned his head away.
During his time at Jiajing Pass, Yun Wenfang sensed Xiao Jinglin's hostility. While Xiao Jinglin wouldn't use her status to hinder him in major matters, she did initially offer some minor challenges. Yun Wenfang naturally disliked Xiao Jinglin, but Xiao Jinglin held a higher military rank than he did. He had also made numerous military achievements over the years, commanding prestige among both soldiers and officers. After years of training in the military, Yun Wenfang eventually became more restrained in Xiao Jinglin's presence.
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