Chapter 84 Reunion (Part 3) I went to your door to offer myself, begging you to take me in...
Li Yunru never expected to see Yan Ning here.
He had lost some weight. He used to be a handsome young man, with a refined and elegant air, clearly raised in a high-class family. Now, he was no longer skin and bones, but the disheveled blue robe draped over his body hung loosely, like silk...
However, his aloof and elegant demeanor remained unchanged, and his long black beard and hair added to his refined and dignified air, making him resemble a hermit with a magnificent beard.
He stood beneath the vibrant peach blossoms, as if the flowers themselves had become mere embellishments.
"What's wrong?" Du Sanniang asked when she saw that she didn't speak.
The two were extremely close; from Yan Ning's perspective, it looked as if he was pressed against her, whispering something in her ear.
The same was true of the men surrounding him; those playing instruments or dancing were all practically glued to him, and some even came to fawn over him.
"This...this...this..." Lu Wu was so shocked that he couldn't speak coherently.
He rubbed his eyes several times, then asked his wife in disbelief, "Am I seeing things? This person is...?"
"Changjun, she..."
Yan Ning stood there, staring intently at the person in front of her, as if she had lost her soul.
Du Sanniang received no response, so she followed Li Yunru's gaze and saw four people standing not far away, two men and two women. One couple was dressed in fine clothes and had five or six attendants by their side. The other couple was more simple and their clothes were not much different from theirs, but their appearance and demeanor were amazing. After traveling all over the country for so many years, this was the first time she had seen such a handsome young man who could still be so elegant even when dressed in coarse linen.
Although she's getting on in years, she has a unique charm.
"What a handsome young man!"
She sighed first, then laughed and joked, "You've got your eye on someone?"
Li Yunru was still in a daze and did not hear what she said, so Du Sanniang tacitly agreed.
So she said, "Wait here, I'll go get it for you."
She was going to help herself tie people up, but apparently some people were faster than her.
Yan Sheng rushed over like the wind, quick and nimble, and in a flash he was in front of her, hugging her and crying.
"Sister-in-law, you...you're still alive! You're still alive!"
"Why didn't you come back to find us while you were alive? Do you even know what your brother is like...?"
She ran over and pulled Yan Ning over, crying and saying, "My brother has been looking for you. We all said you were dead, but he didn't believe it and kept looking for you, waaaaaah."
The person cried so hard that tears and snot got all over Li Yunru's clothes.
The little girl has grown up a bit, but her personality hasn't changed much.
Lu Wu and his wife also came over, bowed to her, and echoed Yan Sheng's words: "Since the county magistrate is still alive, why doesn't she come back? It makes it hard for the eldest daughter to find her, and besides..."
His gaze swept over the group of people in front of him, revealing an indescribable expression. He didn't finish his sentence, but his actions and demeanor said it all.
Li Yunru was initially deeply moved by Yan Sheng's heart-wrenching cries and Yan Ning's changed state, but upon hearing Lu Wu's words and seeing this, her emotions suddenly cooled.
snort!
Why doesn't she come back?
Even when she was alive, the powerful families maintained the same arrogant attitude, humiliating her to the extreme, and she almost lost her life because of it.
That assassin.
To this day, she still doesn't know who instructed her, or whether the two elders of the Yan family were aware of or tacitly approved of it...
Why would she want to go back to those prestigious families that are like a tomb of demons?
She had already tried to compromise for Yan Changjun once, but they couldn't tolerate her, and she wouldn't shamelessly try to keep him.
No one can do it!
Li Yunru made up her mind, calmed herself down, pulled Yan Sheng off her, and said politely but distantly, "I think you have misunderstood. I am not the person you are looking for."
She didn't want to explain further. With that one sentence, she dismissed them, saying that they were having a casual gathering today and didn't want their enjoyment to be disturbed by others, so please leave.
"Sister-in-law!"
Yan Sheng tugged at her hand, crying and refusing to let go. Li Yunru turned her back, forcing herself not to look at her or Yan Ning.
"see a visitor out!"
Du Sanniang noticed her resistance and turned to the people next to her, telling them to take the people away.
Zhang Duan, who had just stopped blowing leaves, led two of his men to "invite" them away.
The joyful atmosphere of singing and dancing then returned.
Looking at her from afar, Lu Wu couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought there would be such a similar person in this world. It's truly a strange thing. It's a pity that she's too dissolute. It's inappropriate for a young woman to be mixed up with so many young men. It's too improper. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so bad to take her back as a concubine."
He didn't think much of it, only hoping that his friend could get out of the grief of losing his wife as soon as possible. In the past three years, although the two had less contact, they still knew each other well and understood his friend's situation. Apart from an old servant who cleaned and cooked, only his sister Yan Sheng accompanied him. He didn't have many people to serve him and devoted himself to his official duties, which turned him from a handsome man into the person he is today.
In the past, he was known for his fragrant perfumes, jade ornaments, flowing robes, and elegant demeanor.
well.
Although he considered him a good friend, he didn't force him. He tried to understand him, but he still couldn't figure out what he was so fixated on.
She's just a girl.
In any case, if it were him, he would never have done it this way.
Although the couple is now living in harmony and deep affection, the dead cannot be brought back to life. While alive, he should prioritize himself and his family. He will certainly follow his family's wishes and choose another marriage partner.
Unlike him and Xie Liu, who were willing to die for a woman and openly defied their families.
Yan Ning didn't know whether his words had reached his ears or not, as he didn't react at all. He just kept his gaze fixed on the peach tree, where a beautiful woman was laughing freely and unrestrainedly. She was the woman he had dreamed of countless times.
The group's interest wasn't greatly disturbed; they probably just mistook someone for someone else, it was a misunderstanding, but it provided some amusement and wasn't taken seriously.
Li Yunru was quite annoyed, but since it was a rare opportunity to go out and have fun, she didn't want to spoil the good atmosphere, so she tried not to show anything. However, it seemed like there was always a gaze watching her from behind, making her very uncomfortable. She didn't dare to turn her head to look anymore. When the sun went down and the rosy clouds came up, everyone had finally had their fill of playing and was willing to leave, and she was finally able to relax.
Actually, you can stay overnight on the mountain. There are small cabins, tea rooms, and rest areas in Taoyuan for tourists, but the prices are very high.
Although I've made a lot of money these past few years by trading gems from the Rong and Di tribes, with so many people, wages, supplies, lodging, and taxes, it's all expenses. When I was earning this money, I was risking my life to get a few coins, but when it went out, it disappeared like water in a flash, without me even realizing it.
Therefore, they cannot afford to live in such a quiet and elegant room, nor would they be willing to sit in such a place.
Those were specifically for the sons of aristocratic families.
So they wouldn't be so tactless as to leave before nightfall while the afterglow still illuminates the path.
Why is he still here?
The group of people had traveled halfway when they saw a young man in green robes riding a black horse not far away. The setting sun cast a golden glow on him, making him look like a celestial being with an otherworldly air.
He didn't get close, maintaining a proper distance, following along at a moderate pace.
Hearing the sound, Du Sanniang opened the carriage window and peeked out.
Women are always more perceptive than men. Even though she has dressed as a man for many years and speaks and acts just like a man, her fundamental nature remains unchanged.
"I'm afraid it's not a misunderstanding of mistaking someone for someone else, is it?" she said, nudging Li Yunru's shoulder.
There's nothing to hide from her.
Li Yunru said, "He is my husband, but now I am considered dead in the eyes of the world, so he can no longer be considered my husband."
"Was your injury from that day related to him?"
Li Yunru lowered her eyelashes and didn't respond. She didn't know if it was related to anyone, since he hadn't laid a hand on her; on the contrary, she had hurt him.
However, the fact that she was being hunted down was indeed related to her marriage with Yan Ning.
"Wait a minute."
Du Sanniang stopped the carriage and made to get off, but Li Yunru stopped her, asking, "What do you want to do?"
The man smiled easily and said, "Don't worry, it won't kill him."
She could tell that Li Yunru still had some feelings for people.
"I'll go and put an end to his idea for you, so he won't bother you again."
As he spoke, he jumped off the carriage and quickly walked up to Yan Ning. "Brother, do you know that your actions have had a great impact on my wife and me? Please leave immediately and do not disturb us again."
Yan Ning frowned, his eyes fixed on her. "Your wife?"
Oops!
This is a dangerous sign!
Having run a business for so many years and encountered all sorts of people, Du Sanniang's greatest skill was reading people's expressions and demeanor.
She knew the person in front of her was angry.
She naturally had to keep her promise, so she boldly said, "What, do you expect me to pull out the marriage certificate for you to see before you believe me? My wife and I have been together for many years and have a very good relationship. She is not the person you are looking for, so please stop bothering us!"
"Did she tell you to say that?"
"What 'her'? What 'me'? Can't you understand human language? My wife is married. She's not the person you're looking for!"
"impossible!"
Yan Ning said definitively, "She has the hairstyle of an unmarried young lady, and she was just interacting with so many people..."
"That's my tolerance."
Du Sanniang said, "My wife is beautiful, and it's my blessing that she's willing to be with me. She doesn't have many demands, she just likes men, so naturally I'll satisfy her."
Yan Ning: "..."
Ignoring his speechless silence, Du Sanniang put her hands on her hips, looked him up and down, and said in a serious tone, "Actually, you're not bad looking, and your figure barely meets the requirements, but you're a little late."
She pointed to the group of people in the caravan and said, "See that? That one, and that one too, including the one in blue, they're all my wife's people. You're too late, you can't get a turn. And, I heard you just now, you came along because you misunderstood that my wife looked like your old friend. That means you have someone else in your heart. My wife may like beautiful women, but she has principles. She won't just take someone else's husband. She wants a husband who is only for her in body and soul. You don't meet her requirements, it's a pity. Otherwise, I could reluctantly introduce you to someone."
Yan Ning: "..."
"Alright, bro."
The man patted the horse's belly, completely unconcerned about the strange, condescending posture, and said magnanimously and with great sympathy, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but I'm truly powerless to do so. There are plenty of fish in the sea; you can go and look at other women. My wife won't take you."
Yan Ning did not answer her.
Du Sanniang thought she had taken his advice to heart, and after instructing him not to follow her any further, she returned to the carriage.
Li Yunru asked, "What did you say to him? He didn't look too good to me."
She has excellent eyesight, and at that distance, she can see all the expressions on both of their faces perfectly.
Du Sanniang laughed: "What, are you feeling sorry for me?"
"no."
Li Yunru said, "He is not someone we can easily offend, so it's best to be careful with our words."
"I can tell."
"Don't worry, I'm fine and I know what I'm doing."
"All right."
Du Sanniang was indeed very tactful in her words and actions; this was the wisdom she had gained through many losses and trials.
So Li Yunru stopped doubting and let it go if the person didn't want to talk about it. But she didn't expect that the next day, the person would appear outside their courtyard gate carrying a zither.
"I've come to offer myself up and beg you to take me in, madam."
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