Chapter 002: The call is quite intimate
Ever since returning to the Prime Minister's Residence, Xia Lian has been a little absent-minded. Looking at the Young Madam, who looked comfortable and relaxed, she has been thinking about what to do with the East City Shop.
Given the current situation in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xia Lian couldn't understand why the young lady was still thinking about doing business.
It had been drizzling outside for half an hour. The wind stopped and it was nice to lie on the couch and listen to the rain.
After returning from the east city, Ruan Qinghuan was in a good mood. The shop that was about to expire was in a good location and the surrounding business was prosperous. It was inevitable that there would be times when the boss was short of money and needed cash urgently. If he opened a stall there, the business would definitely be good.
The more he thought about it, the happier he became. Ruan Qinghuan seemed to have already seen the prosperous business in the future.
Just at this moment, two figures appeared in front of the half-moon door outside the window. Liu Yueru was wearing a plain dress, and a maid behind her was holding an umbrella for her.
Looking at his fragile appearance, if one didn't know the truth, one would really feel a little pity for him.
However, Ruan Qinghuan knew her very well. Pretending to be weak and pitiful was only useful in front of He'an, a straight man.
In the study, Jiang Chen reported to He An about Ruan Qinghuan's trip. He An frowned and asked, "She didn't return to the Ruan Mansion?"
"No, after leaving East Street, the princess went to Su's Cake Shop to buy some food, and then returned home."
He'an frowned, thinking that she had gone back to Ruan's house to file a complaint, but she just wandered around East Street.
Jiang Ming took some hot tea and reported what he had seen to the Prime Minister: "Sir, when I just came back, I saw Miss Liu went to Changchun Garden."
Xia Lian harbored hostility towards Liu Yueru. If the young lady had not let her in, she would have chased the woman out long ago.
Liu Yueru entered the room, very respectfully and politely, and bowed to Ruan Qinghuan: "Yueru has met sister..."
"Miss Liu, what you said is wrong. We are not familiar with each other. It would be better for you to call me Young Madam."
"Yueru has seen the young lady." Liu Yueru's expression froze: "Yueru came today to apologize to the young lady."
"Yue Ru knows that yesterday was the day you and Brother He got married. Last night, Brother He delayed his return home in order to arrange for me, leaving the young lady alone on her wedding night. Yue Ru is to blame, and I ask the young lady to punish me."
Brother He, you call me that in a very intimate way.
Xia Lian got angry when she heard this and was about to go up to Liu Yueru to argue, but was interrupted by Ruan Qinghuan: "Xia Lian, this room is too stuffy, open all the doors and windows."
When the doors and windows were opened, a cool and earthy scent drifted in. Ruan Qinghuan then asked Xia Lian, "Does your mind feel clearer now?"
Xia Lian: “…”
Xia Lian nodded woodenly, but her anger had not subsided at all. Everyone could tell that Liu Yueru was here to cause trouble.
Liu Yueru was left aside, looking uncomfortable. As expected, Ruan Qinghuan's rage and fight did not happen. Her unexpected calmness made Liu Yueru not know how to continue.
After waiting for a while, Ruan Qinghuan suddenly asked, "Miss Liu, are you done?"
"ah?"
"I know everything you want to say. If you have nothing else, go back."
Liu Yueru: “…”
Liu Yueru glanced out the window and inadvertently saw a figure outside. Although it was a little dark, she could tell at a glance that it was He An.
Thinking quickly, Liu Yueru suddenly knelt on the ground with a thud, tears streaming down her face: "Madam, it's my fault for disturbing your wedding with Brother He, but I really didn't mean it. Please forgive me and let me stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a few days."
"If you are from somewhere, the Prime Minister will bring you back and allow you to stay here. As for how long you will stay, just ask the Prime Minister. If he allows you to stay, I will not stop you."
Liu Yueru: “…”
There was a flash of suspicion in her eyes. If Ruan Qinghuan had not had her back to the window, she would have even thought that she was deliberately acting in front of He'an.
Ruan Qinghuan asked Liu Yueru's maid to help the man up. Before they left, Ruan Qinghuan suddenly said, "By the way, I like quietness on weekdays. If you have any problems, you can go directly to the Prime Minister. You don't need to come here to ask for instructions."
She actually told Liu Ruyue to come to him directly if she had any problems, and said that she would not stop him if he kept the person in the house forever?
Outside the yard, He An frowned slightly, turned around and left.
Liu Ruyue walked quickly out of the door of Changchun Garden, but did not see He'an. She looked towards the study unwillingly and stomped her feet in anger.
He'an wasn't feeling much better after returning to the study.
Although he said he didn't like petty women, Ruan Qinghuan's magnanimity today did not make him feel happy at all. On the contrary, he felt ignored and indifferent.
And this person was the new wife he welcomed home yesterday.
"Jiang Ming, what do you think of the play performed by the young lady tonight?"
Jiang Ming was about to leave, but upon hearing this, he had to stop: "Sir, in my opinion, the young lady doesn't seem to be acting, but Miss Liu... the young lady just doesn't want to argue with her."
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that what Liu Ruyue said today was intended to provoke the young lady's anger.
Jiang Ming had not expected that the daughter of Shang Jia, who was rumored to be spoiled, could remain so calm and composed, and take things so lightly, allowing him to always be in a dominant position.
In Changchun Garden, after sending away Xia Lian who had been nagging all the time, Ruan Qinghuan let out a long sigh.
Although she and He'an had no feelings for each other, they were at least a couple in name only for the time being. She felt a little upset when a woman came to her house to provoke her.
No wonder the original owner lost his temper. This Liu Yueru is a complete green tea girl. She must have already found out about the original owner's personality and came here deliberately to provoke her, making He'an look like he was bullied by the shrewish mistress.
Stepping into the bathtub, surrounded by warm steam, Ruan Qinghuan leaned comfortably against the edge of the tub, closed his eyes, and quietly pondered how he could get through the next two years in peace and stability.
Or, directly take Liu Yueru into the palace?
No, in the original drama, He'an's cousin would come over after a few days, and the two would become jealous of each other and make a big fuss. In the end, Liu Yueru moved out of the palace and her cousin was sent back home, and the farce ended.
Of course, the reason why the farce got out of control was naturally due to the original owner's contribution, so in the end, He'an was left with no woman.
In fact, He'an was not a lustful man. On the contrary, he did not understand women at all. After Ruan Qinghuan's disturbance, coupled with Liu Yueru and her cousin, the whole family in the prime minister's residence was in turmoil, so he divorced Ruan Qinghuan in a fit of anger.
As a straight man, this kind of person is really not suitable to be entrusted with your life.
The door was opened and footsteps were heard approaching the screen. Ruan Qinghuan thought it was Xia Lian again: "Didn't I tell you that Liu Yueru's affairs should be handed over to that idiot He An. You don't have to worry about it."
"Also, when you return home tomorrow, do as I said this day. Do not mention these things about the Prime Minister's Mansion. Just tell Grandmother and Mother that everything is fine. If you dare to say anything more, be careful that I will punish you when I return."
Although it seemed like a threat, Ruan Qinghuan smiled after she finished speaking: "Of course, if you perform well, when you get married in the future, I will prepare a rich dowry for you."
After talking for a long time without hearing Xia Lian's reply, Ruan Qinghuan realized something was wrong. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw He An with a strange expression on his face just passing through the screen.
His gaze was fixed on the half of Ruan Qinghuan's soft underwear that was exposed.
A scream echoed throughout the prime minister's residence. Ruan Qinghuan clasped her hands in front of her and sank into the water. He An then came to his senses, turned around, and walked out quickly.