Upon seeing Zhang Zhe approach, Yao Xi instinctively trembled.
Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, like dewdrops on lotus leaves. At that moment, she seemed to realize that she had made a terrible mistake.
Through her blurry vision and tears, she saw Zhang Zhe, with his fair complexion, handsome features, slender figure, and elegant demeanor—truly a jade-faced gentleman and a powdered beauty.
This was very different from the day she went to beg him to annul the engagement.
Dressed in official robes, with deep-set eyebrows and bright eyes, he was so captivating that one couldn't look away at him.
Such an outstanding man should have been hers, but she pushed him away with her own hands.
Yao Xi felt more and more like crying as she looked at the scene, and couldn't help but lift her skirt and run towards the bedroom.
Zhang Zhe naturally saw her, but since it was no longer relevant, there was no need for further words.
He nodded to Chu Yuan, pretending not to see, "Second Miss You, Zhang Zhe has heard about what happened that day. Thank you for speaking up for me."
Chu Yuan was stunned for a few seconds, completely amazed by Zhang Zhe's appearance and demeanor!
Before him was Yan Ling, then Xie Wei, and then Zhang Zhe; all were first-rate handsome men, each with a distinct and unique personality.
No wonder the female lead was in love with Yan Ling and Zhang Zhe, but ended up with Xie Wei. Who could resist that?
"It was nothing, nothing to mention," Chu Yuan said with a faint smile. Standing in front of such a man, one couldn't help but feel a surge of noble sentiments.
She lowered her eyes slightly. "It turns out that Second Miss Jiang was indignant that someone had tarnished your reputation and argued with them. You Yue only said a few words in your defense, telling Miss Yao to think carefully about what she wanted and not to do anything she would regret. But I never expected... that you would regret that the marriage with the Yao family is no longer possible?"
Zhang Zhe twitched the corner of his mouth slightly. "Not at all."
Chu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
The group wasn't very familiar with each other, and after a brief chat, they ran out of things to say. Just as Chu Yuan was feeling awkward, she saw Jiang Xuening returning from her piano practice not far away and quickly waved to her, "Xuening, you've come at the right time. Lord Zhang is looking for you."
After shouting, he stepped back, handing over the home field to them.
Be ready to slip away at any moment.
Jiang Xuening owed Zhang Zhe a lot in her past life, not only putting him in prison but also indirectly causing the death of Zhang Zhe's mother.
Zhang Zhe was a filial son. He had lived with his widowed mother since childhood and they had a very good relationship. After his mother died, he became depressed and almost resigned from his official post and returned to his hometown.
Before her death, Jiang Xuening lamented that her life had been absurd and laughable, but she had never truly wronged anyone.
She betrayed Yan Ling, but he retaliated in kind; she used Zhou Yanzhi, but Zhou Yanzhi also used her to rise in rank; she deceived Shen Jie, and ultimately died in Ning'an Palace to be buried with him.
Only Zhang Zhe.
He was originally an upright and honest man, a brilliant judge of cases, with a promising future, but he ended up losing his official integrity and his mother's death.
So much so that even after being reborn for so long, Jiang Xuening still doesn't dare to face Zhang Zhe, just like someone who hasn't been home for a long time and feels apprehensive about returning home.
Seeing that Jiang Xuening's eyes reddened with just one glance, Chu Yuan decided not to disturb them and left quietly.
Zhou Baoying and Fang Miao had already left earlier, thus avoiding witnessing this scene and having to say something.
Passing by the garden, I saw a young man holding a sword, sitting on the artificial hill with a calm demeanor and a wandering gaze.
Chu Yuan recognized him at a glance and asked in confusion, "Young Master Yan?"
"When did Ningning and Lord Zhang meet?" Yan Ling's gaze was lowered, her eyes filled with sadness, making it hard to look at her closely.
Just two days ago he was full of vigor and had a natural, carefree spirit, like a chivalrous swordsman, but today his demeanor has suddenly changed.
Chu Yuan thought of something, her heart sank, and she ran towards him!
“Yan Ling, now that you’ve seen it, you should go up to Jiang Xue Ning and ask her yourself what her relationship with Zhang Zhe is, and whether he wants to accept you or not. Instead of hiding here licking your wounds and asking someone as insignificant as me.”
She truly cared for him.
I'm afraid Yan Ling already knows about Zhou Yanzhi's affair and the pain the Yan family felt when they lost Madam Yan and Xue Dingfei.
Therefore, he worried that he was carrying too much on his shoulders and would no longer be able to give Jiang Xuening happiness, so he prepared to back out.
The bright pursuits of youth in public have turned into silent devotion behind the scenes.
Chu Yuan grew increasingly agitated and roared, "Yan Ling, get down here!"
However, such a low growl, which is neither painful nor effective, has absolutely no effect on the antelope at this point.
He slowly pulled his gaze back from the distance and looked down at Chu Yuan, his empty eyes like those of a lifeless puppet: "I used to think that I could protect her, so I never hid anything from her in front of others. Now, the Yan family is in a bad situation, surrounded by enemies, and we don't know when disaster will strike."
I imagine her situation will be very difficult by then.
How would they look at her? Would they laugh at her?
You Yue, I now realize that nothing is set in stone. What I thought was good can one day become a shackle that binds others, harming both myself and others.
"No!" Chu Yuan took a step forward, almost directly below Yan Ling. He was higher, she was lower, and Chu Yuan wished she could climb the artificial hill and pull him down. "You're clearly just being stubborn. When has Jiang Xue Ning ever blamed you? Besides, the predicament is temporary. Can't we all solve it together?"
A hint of sadness crept onto Yan Ling's lips. "Solve it? Easier said than done."
The late emperor's younger brother, the Prince of Pingnan, who fled to Jinling after his rebellion failed, sent a message to his father, saying that he knew the whereabouts of his cousin Xue Dingfei, in order to lure his father into working for him.
Although my father did not agree immediately, he was anxious about my cousin's whereabouts and wrote back a cryptic reply.
The Emperor was already suspicious of the Yan family, and Duke Xue Yuan of Dingguo had always been eyeing the Yan family covetously, so he was determined to find evidence of the Yan family's collusion with the rebels.
The existence of this letter is like a time bomb, which will one day blow the entire Yan family to smithereens, leaving no trace of their remains.
What difference is there between this Yan family and a paper boat that looks fancy on the surface but is actually fragile?
How could he possibly allow Ningning to be tied to the Yan family at a time like this?
Yan Ling's eyes were red, as if she hadn't slept for days and nights. She shook her head bitterly, "She won't blame me, but I blame myself. I was too arrogant before and did everything I was supposed to do. Now it's too late to take it back. I just hope she can find happiness again."
As she spoke, she stood up unsteadily, her dejected, lonely, and disappointed appearance making Chu Yuan, who was standing below, pound her heart like a drum.
call--
Yan Ling spread her arms and jumped down, and Chu Yuan's eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
No, the antelope cannot die!
She closed her eyes, disregarding everything else, and reached out her hand in the direction where the antelope had fallen.
A look of resignation, as if ready to die as a human cushion for the antelope...
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