Chapter 003: Disgust

It was not until he returned to the study that He An came to his senses. Why did he leave?

Changyuan originally belonged to him, wasn't it natural for him to go back and have a rest?

Idiot? Going home alone?

He An's eyes became increasingly gloomy. This woman is really quite courageous.

Jiang Ming thought that the master would not come back, and just as he was about to turn off the lights, he heard He An order: "Prepare water and take a bath."

Jiang Ming: “…”

Even if you prepare water for bathing, shouldn't you still go back to Changchun Garden?

Before he could ask, he heard the master say, "Cold water."

Jiang Ming: “…”

It was not until he saw blood coming out of the master's nose that Jiang Ming quickly ran out and ordered someone to carry the bathtub to the study.

After soaking in the icy water, He An still felt upset.

What was that expression on her face just now?

Surprised, defensive, angry... and a little disgusted?

Yes, disgust.

Jiang Ming was waiting at the side, and asked carefully, "Sir, have you discussed with Madam what we need to prepare for your return visit tomorrow?"

The master was supposed to go there tonight to discuss the return gift. As for why he had a nosebleed, Jiang Ming didn't dare to ask.

He An closed his eyes and said, "No."

Jiang Ming: "Then...gifts..."

"You decide what to do. You must not lose face for the Prime Minister."

"Yes, sir."

When he thought about the fact that the woman had no intention of going back home with him and looked nonchalant, He Anxin felt like a huge rock was pressing down on his head.

Does she really not understand or is she pretending not to understand? If her husband does not go with her when she returns home after getting married, she will be laughed at and looked down upon. Is she really not worried at all?

On their wedding night, he wanted to temper her temper, but now it seems that he might have gone too far.

This made her very angry, so she just left him aside.

In the two days since she entered the house, she had not come to the study to bring him a cup of tea, nor had she eaten a meal with him. Even when Liu Yueru made such a fuss, she did not argue with him.

"Jiang Ming, are the inquiries you made about Madam the other day true?"

"My Lord, the inner courtyard of the Ruan Mansion is divided into two houses. Madam must be afraid of being bullied, so she is more powerful."

"If she is really powerful, how could she tolerate Liu Yueru's affairs without even asking a question?"

"That may be because Madam doesn't care much about you, my Lord."

He An: “…”

Realizing that he had said the wrong thing, Jiang Ming quickly explained: "No, the young lady was so powerful before because she wanted to protect Madam Ruan from being wronged. But although the lady and you have an engagement, you have never met. And you have been opposing this marriage for a long time."

After a night, the wind stopped and the rain ceased, the clear sky and blue sky made people feel refreshed.

Thinking that he would be able to return home today, Ruan Qinghuan was in a good mood and put the unpleasantness of last night behind him. However, Xia Lian was unhappy.

Seeing her like this, Ruan Qinghuan's face turned cold: "If you still look like this, just stay in the Prime Minister's Mansion. I'll call a maid to accompany me back."

"Young Madam..." Xia Lian forced out an unnatural laugh upon hearing this: "I, I can't laugh."

Thinking about how the Prime Minister was yelled away by the Young Madam last night, Xia Lian couldn't laugh at all.

"We're almost ready, let's go."

In the yard of the guest room next door, Liu Yueru watched Ruan Qinghuan walk out of Changchun Garden as if nothing had happened. She felt so aggrieved in her heart. What she said last night was so obvious, so why wasn't she angry at all?

Or, after He'an returned home, he consummated the marriage with her?

That shouldn't be the case. She bribed the maid of the prime minister's mansion and clearly said that He'an would stay in the study. Although He'an came last night, he left after only a moment. I guess nothing happened.

Forget it. As long as the two of them don't consummate their marriage, they will be a fake couple in name only, and I will have the opportunity to snatch the person away.

After leaving the Prime Minister's Residence, Xia Lian wondered, "Why is there an extra four-horse carriage?"

The gifts they prepared could fit into two carriages, so why did a four-horse carriage appear out of nowhere?

This gift is indeed a bit too much. Ruan Qinghuan: "Did you make a mistake?"

"No, I checked this list several times."

At this moment, He'an came out of the mansion, and Ruan Qinghuan bowed and said, "Greetings, sir."

Thinking that he was going out, he was walking towards him. Ruan Qinghuan realized something and looked at the extra four-horse carriage: "Are these prepared by the adults?"

"Well, get in the car, don't delay the time."

Ruan Qinghuan: “…”

He wants to go back home with her?

"Well, if you are busy, there is no need to bother. I can go back by myself and will be back before dinner."

In the original drama, He An was angry about the quarrel between Ruan Qinghuan and Liu Yueru, and did not go back to her parents' home with her.

Another reason why Ruan Qinghuan didn't want him to follow was because there was also a farce at the Ruan family today, and he didn't want He'an to laugh at him.

He An's eyes were deep, and most people would not dare to meet his scrutinizing gaze, but Ruan Qinghuan's clear eyes did not show any awkwardness, as if she was talking about an unimportant matter, as if he was just an unimportant person.

The moment He'an grabbed her hand, Ruan Qinghuan subconsciously wanted to shake him off, but the other party took the opportunity to hold her waist and helped her into the carriage.

Xia Lian was so shocked at the scene that she couldn't speak for a long time. It was not until Jiang Ming urged her that she got on the carriage behind.

In the carriage, Ruan Qinghuan's thoughts were a little confused. What was wrong with He An? Why did he suddenly go back home with her?

Ever since they got on the bus, He An had been looking at her. There were only the two of them in the small space, and Ruan Qinghuan felt uncomfortable being stared at by him: "Sir, is there something on my face?"

"No." He An said no, but his eyes did not move away: "I scared you last night, did you sleep well?"

"It's okay. The Prime Minister doesn't go back to Changchun Garden on weekdays. What happened yesterday was an accident. You don't have to take it to heart."

He An: “…”

From what she said, he won't have to go back to Changchun Garden anymore?

Ruan Qinghuan didn't eat much in the morning, so he took out the cakes that Xia Lian had prepared in advance and started eating.

When he looked up, he noticed that He An's face was not looking good, so he took another piece and handed it to him: "Prime Minister, do you want to try it?"

"No need."

She acted like she didn't care, but in fact she was still throwing a tantrum. She was indeed narrow-minded, just as the rumors said.

But now, she is the mistress of the Prime Minister's residence after all. He An didn't want the relationship between the two to be too awkward, so he explained: "Miss Liu is only staying in the Prime Minister's residence temporarily. The court has arranged a house for her. When it is built, she will move back."

"Oh." Ruan Qinghuan nodded. She was not interested in Liu Yueru's affairs.

"If you're angry, just tell me. I'll ask her to move out when we get home."

Does he want her to beg him?

After finishing a piece of cake, Ruan Qinghuan clapped his hands and spoke incoherently: "Don't bother so much. General Liu sacrificed her life for the country. It is the duty of the army to take care of her family. As a colleague, it is understandable for the Prime Minister to take her in and take care of her. I am not angry."

He An said patiently: "Madam is the mistress of the Prime Minister's Mansion. You should be able to handle these matters."

Ruan Qinghuan raised his eyes and met He'an's slightly unhappy eyes: "Sir, I have just entered the mansion, and I still rely on my father and mother to take care of the affairs of the mansion. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, it will be bad."

He An: “…”

She was given steps after steps, but she just refused to step down.