Chen Siyuan blushed and quickly lowered her head, explaining, "I'm saving your life."
The man knew it too, but he was also a little embarrassed.
Just as the two were feeling awkward, the man noticed the last and sixth place where someone jumped.
Where?
"Underarm," the man said, raising his arm.
The place was relatively safe, which quickly eased the awkwardness between the two.
Chen Siyuan quickly began to deal with it, while the man quietly watched the woman leaning against him.
She wasn't the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, but at this moment, her serious expression made him unable to look away.
After finishing her business, Chen Siyuan collapsed to the ground, unable to catch her breath for a long time.
It wasn't a long time, but it was a challenge for her.
When a person relaxes, they feel completely exhausted.
"Young Miss—"
There was no sound from inside for a long time, so Chunlan couldn't help but speak up.
Chen Siyuan didn't have much strength left, but she called out to the outside, "Wang Li, come in."
Wang Li walked in, followed by Chunlan and Chunping.
Seeing that things were going badly, Chen Siyuan quickly pulled up the blanket next to her and covered the man with it, then yelled at Chunlan and Chunping, "Who let you in?"
Both of them were taken aback for a moment, then quickly turned and left.
Wang Li found it strange, and when he came closer and saw the tattered cloth on the ground, he seemed to understand what had happened.
He also felt it was inappropriate; the young lady had already done it, and it was too late to say anything.
Chen Siyuan, lacking strength, spoke, "Throw him into the wooden tub, add realgar to the water, and let him soak in it for an hour. Change the water immediately if it gets too hot, keeping it at a consistently cold temperature..."
Before she could finish speaking, Chen Siyuan fell asleep from exhaustion.
Wang Li immediately wrapped the man in a blanket and carried him away, letting Chunlan and Chunping come in to take care of the young lady.
Upon seeing the scene on the ground, the two maids' expressions changed slightly. Seeing their mistress's state, they could say nothing.
Chen Siyuan was too tired and woke up slightly in the evening.
The moment she opened her eyes, she found herself in an unfamiliar place. Fortunately, Chunlan and Chunping were with her, so she wasn't afraid.
"Young Miss, you're awake?"
"Young Miss, are you alright?"
Chen Siyuan shook her head, "It's nothing." She then sat up.
Where is that person?
"I'm leaving," Chunlan said angrily.
Chen Siyuan looked at Chunping, "What happened?"
"The young lady saved that man, but he didn't even say thank you or say goodbye before leaving."
"It's good that they left. Did you expect them to stay for a meal?"
Chen Siyuan didn't care. The matter was over. She didn't know if she had saved the right person. At this point, she should go back.
If she doesn't go back now, she doesn't know if her remaining reputation will be enough to keep her alive.
Chunlan and Chunping felt that some people were heartless and cruel. Thinking of the young lady's current situation, they said nothing more and hurried back to the Chen family.
After what happened yesterday, things have calmed down today. They'll have to be more careful in the future.
Back at the Chen family home, everything was as it always had been.
Yet, there are some differences.
Aunt Zhao, who had always doted on the young lady, did not appear, nor did she offer any words of comfort or concern.
Chen Siyuan didn't care, but Chunlan and Chunping were much more relieved.
They had all seen what Aunt Chen had done over the years, and when they told the young lady, she didn't believe them. They hadn't had an easy time all these years, but after yesterday's events, everyone had finally seen through their pretense, and they were happy to finally have some peace and quiet.
They prepared dinner for the young lady in the warm room. After dinner, the young lady read a book for a while and then went to rest.
Two days is not a long time, but it disrupted their usual peace. They were very tired after those two days, and soon they all went to rest.
One night of peace does not mean forever.
The next day.
Chunlan and Chunping had just gotten up to go to the small kitchen to make breakfast for the young lady when they heard a commotion outside the door.
When I got there and saw the scene, I was so angry I almost vomited blood.
They just watched, without saying a word.
They did what they were supposed to do, completely unaffected by the madman at the door.
Chen Siyuan slept soundly through the night.
This was her second night in this new chapter.
Having accomplished two major tasks, she felt much more at ease and got up much later than usual.
It's summer now, the sun is high in the sky, and sunlight streams in through the window, making it feel warm and cozy on your skin.
I got up and went to the window, letting the sunlight shine on me.
At this moment, basking in the sunlight, I truly feel alive, and it feels so good!
The matter of Song Ji is over, but some things are just beginning.
The Chen family was not a place she wanted to stay, and before leaving, she felt it was necessary to settle some things.
Chunlan and Chunping heard the commotion and came in to help the young lady with her dressing and grooming.
Chen Siyuan chose a red silk dress with gold thread outlining the patterns on the cuffs and neckline.
Although this outfit should have looked rather somber, it added a touch of playfulness and cuteness to Chen Siyuan's look.
"Why is Miss dressed like this?" Chunlan, being bold, asked directly.
Chen Siyuan smiled and said, "You don't think this outfit looks good?"
"It's beautiful." Chunping quickly replied, worried that someone might say something and spoil the young lady's mood.
“I think it’s beautiful too. It was a birthday gift from my grandfather last year, and I haven’t properly thanked him yet.”
Chunlan and Chunping were taken aback; how could they have forgotten about this?
The eldest young lady never wore the things the Wen family sent, saying they were tacky. She always wore the elegant clothes her aunt had prepared for her. Why was she like this today...?
Chunlan and Chunping exchanged a glance. After another misfortune, the young lady had changed quite a bit.
Chen Siyuan is no longer the naive and easily deceived girl she once was. After experiencing five years of torment and betrayal, her heart has been covered with a layer of frost.
She came to the table, saw the food laid out, thought for a moment, and said to Chunlan, "Go find Wang Li and find me a martial arts master."
"Young Miss wants to learn martial arts?" Chunlan asked in surprise.
"Well, I'm just killing time, so I'm treating it as exercise." Chen Siyuan said with a self-deprecating laugh, "I know my aptitude; no matter how much I practice, I'll never become a master. It's good to find some fun in my spare time."
"Yes," Chunlan replied and left.
Chunlan returned quickly, and Chen Siyuan was eating when she came back.
"So fast?" Chen Siyuan asked.
“I’ve spoken to Wang Li; he will handle it.”
Chen Siyuan nodded. "What's going on outside?"
"I heard that the second young lady knelt outside the door all night, wanting to see you."
"Looking for me in the middle of the night? How thoughtful of you." Chen Siyuan said this, but continued to eat slowly.
After finishing his meal, he came to the door with two maids.
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