Chapter 153: Long-term planning
After listening to Chen Jiaojiao, Li Runrun realized that Xu Yangxi insisted on sending her and Honghua for treatment in order to protect them.
Say he is a good man.
She also heard from her words that Chen Jiaojiao must have feelings for Xu Yangxi. She was extremely sad, but still told Chen Jiaojiao that the Xu Mansion was in danger and why Honghua died.
Chen Jiaojiao did not express her opinion. Li Runrun had said everything she needed to say and did not say anything more.
Li Runrun went to see Honghua's grave, which was in the suburbs, buried on a barren mountain with beautiful scenery, and there was a red plum tree next to it.
Many red plum blossoms fell on the new grave. Wang Yu and Li Bai followed behind her, and the eyes of the three were red and tearful.
I knelt in front of the grave and burned a lot of paper money.
Li Bai looked at the sky, came over to support the crying Li Ruanruan, and wrote on her palm: "Master, please take care of yourself. It's getting late, we should go back."
Li Runrun was supported by Li Bai and left. She looked back at the grave for the last time.
A gust of wind came from nowhere, blowing the paper money into all directions. The tiny bits of paper money ash circled around Li Ruanruan, then flew high up and disappeared.
Li Bai reached out and picked the paper money ashes off Li Ruanruan's hair.
Wang Yu said, "Honghua knew we were here to see her."
Li Runrun closed her eyes, which were red and swollen from crying.
When we were going down the mountain to get on the carriage, we heard the sound of horse hooves in the distance.
Li Ruanruan moved aside.
The white horse stopped in front of her. Li Runrun looked up and saw that it was Ye Yunchu.
She quickly wiped the tears from her face and bowed, "My Lord."
I thought he was worried about her and came to find her on purpose.
But when she heard the sound of horse hooves behind her, Li Runrun turned her head and saw the Xu family's luxurious carriage slowly approaching.
A white hand lifted the curtain, revealing Xu Wan's beautiful face, and Xu Yangxi was also sitting in the carriage.
I think they should be out playing together.
Ye Yunchu didn't dismount either. He just stopped, frowned at her and said, "Go back early."
He tightened the reins, turned around, and walked to the Xu Mansion's carriage. A group of people passed by Li Ruanruan in a grand manner, with such a grand ceremony.
The little carriage that Li Runrun uses to travel looks so shabby.
Wang Yu stared at the carriage with red eyes: "They are the ones who killed Honghua."
Wang Yu wanted to step forward, but Li Bai grabbed him tightly.
Li Ruanruan also looked at Wang Yu: "With so many guards and some skilled secret guards, are you going up there to seek your own death?"
Wang Yu lay on the horse and cried bitterly: "I am useless and can't protect her."
Seeing him so sad, Li Runrun knew that Wang Yu and Honghua probably had feelings for each other.
Li Ruanruan sighed: "Let's take a long-term view."
Although she knew in her heart that it was impossible to do anything to Xu Wan, who was of noble status, to Xu Wan, their lives were like red flowers, too cheap.
She is soft and gentle. Today, she has the protection of the prince and her life seems to be decent, but in fact, she is still humble. If the prince gets tired of her.
She was just an ant in Xu Wan's hand. Crushing her to death was as easy as killing a red flower.
Li Runrun didn't say those discouraging words, although she knew very well that this was the reality, but people should always have some hope when they are alive, right?
It was almost dark when we returned to the Marquis' Mansion.
Li Runrun went to bed early and had no appetite.
The prince hasn't come back yet. I guess he is having dinner at Xu's house.
He had been going out early and coming back late recently, and she thought he was busy with important matters, but it turned out that he was accompanying Miss Xu to travel and enjoy the scenery.
There was nothing wrong with him and Xu Wan developing a relationship.
Li Ruanruan turned over and spent the whole night in pain.
Early the next morning.
While Li Runrun was embroidering, she was thinking about how she could meet the prince.
If she had known earlier, she would have kept the jade pendant. She was so decisive at that time. She really didn't know her place.
Li Runrun was not concentrating while embroidering and pricked her finger. She put her finger in her mouth and looked at the Su embroidery.
In order to impress the prince, she wanted to burn something and offer it to him so that they could talk better.
Li Runrun was just thinking about going to look for Ye Qiaoqiao when Ye Qiaoqiao came to her with a happy look on her face.
Seeing Li Ruanruan's pale face, he was shocked and the smile on his face disappeared.
Holding Li Ruanruan's arm, he said, "Ruanruan, what happened? The day before yesterday, I came to see you and you were fine and could even walk. How come you look so bad after just one day? Are you feeling unwell?"
Ye Qiaoqiao looked heartbroken.
Li Ruanruan finally spoke: "The red flower is gone."
"Didn't make it? Didn't you say everything is getting better?"
"It's fake. He was beaten to death at the beginning."
Ye Qiaoqiao's eyes also turned red: "The Xu family is so cruel, Ruanruan, what should we do? If Xu Wan marries, what will you do?"
Ye Qiaoqiao was really worried.
Li Ruanruan didn't rush to speak, but just looked at Ye Qiaoqiao: "What made you so happy just now?"
Ye Qiaoqiao sighed: "You are like this now, why should I be happy? I can't let you go."
"If you put it that way, I'll know."
"Um?"
"The Gu family is here to propose marriage, right?"
Ye Qiaoqiao was still a little shy when she mentioned this, and then she said, "Well, I think the date will be set after my eldest brother's wedding, which is still a long way off. I've been discussing the engagement recently. Although it seems almost certain, it hasn't been decided yet, and I'm not sure."
Li Ruanruan nodded: "They are well-matched, it's a good marriage. The Marquis' wife has no reason to refuse. The old lady should also agree."
After a pause, Li Ruanruan said, "When I see the prince, I will also mention it for you. It will provide more protection and you will feel more at ease."
Ye Qiaoqiao grabbed Li Ruanruan's hand and said, "Ruanruan, I didn't come to you to ask you to intercede for me with Big Brother. I know you're upset. If you don't want to talk to Big Brother, don't feel wronged. I'll go and ask Grandma for help with my matter. Now I can even have a say in front of Grandma."
"It's okay, it's not a big deal."
Ye Qiaoqiao frowned, "Instead, I'm thinking about how you're going to live. Big brother isn't someone you can get along with, and he married such a powerful wife. My scalp tingles when I think about Xu Wan's methods. Now I feel like Ye Shuang's methods are nothing compared to Xu Wan's. It's really scary to think about it."
Li Runrun finally didn't tell Ye Qiaoqiao that she wanted to escape. For something like this, the fewer people who knew about it, the more likely it would succeed.
Moreover, Ye Qiaoqiao knew that most of the money was for her benefit and that she should be given it first.
How could that be possible? Ye Qiaoqiao herself was a concubine's daughter, and her dowry was already meager, so it would be better for her to keep it for herself.
It also saves Ye Qiaoqiao from worrying about her.
Li Runrun didn't tell anyone about her pregnancy or her escape.
Instead, he told her something else: "Did you possibly meet Master Gu?"
"What's wrong?"
"I have something I want to discuss with him."
It should be easier to find the prince through Master Gu.
Ye Qiaoqiao nodded: "I can pass on the message. When do you want to see him?"
"Then let's meet at a teahouse tomorrow. I want to talk to him."
"For my sake?"
"no."
Ye Qiaoqiao nodded after hearing what Li Ruanruan said: "Okay, then I'll pass on the message. I'll let you know the specific time."
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