The next morning.
Chen Siyuan got up early and dressed up carefully. Just after she finished breakfast, Tao Yifan arrived.
Chen Siyuan seemed to be out at the time. When Tao Yifan bumped into her, he wanted to say something to her, but seeing that she didn't stop, he assumed she was angry.
He quickly followed.
Chen Siyuan was very purposeful and headed straight for the cloth shop.
Tao Yifan felt guilty towards Chen Siyuan because he had investigated some things, so he stayed silent the whole time.
Upon arriving at the cloth shop, Chen Siyuan was busy looking at the account books when Tao Yifan pulled her into the inner room.
"Yuan'er, let me explain."
"No need to say anything, I know everything." Chen Siyuan originally wanted to use this person to achieve her own goals, but when she saw him in person, she felt that she shouldn't be so despicable.
It was his mother who did it, so he shouldn't be held responsible.
This is a crucial moment for Tao Yifan, and she doesn't want to become this person's sinner.
Seeing the woman's attitude, Tao Yifan didn't want to say anything. He simply picked up Chen Siyuan and carried her to the door. Ren Luyi came over with a horse, and Tao Yifan jumped onto the horse with the woman in his arms and galloped away.
"Tao Yifan, you should know that what you're doing won't change anything."
"I'll take you somewhere," Tao Yifan insisted.
His usually cold and aloof face held a rare tenderness.
In Chen Siyuan's eyes, it had a unique charm.
Tao Yifan's lips curled up. "Isn't it inappropriate for you to look at me like that?"
“You…” Narcissistic.
"What's wrong?" Tao Yifan suddenly leaned down and whispered in the woman's ear.
The man's presence instantly enveloped Chen Siyuan, causing her to catch her breath slightly.
Her face flushed slightly, and she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, lowering her voice to say, "Tao Yifan, have some self-respect."
"Tao Yifan?" Tao Yifan deliberately tightened the reins, then suddenly spurred the horse, causing it to bolt forward. Chen Siyuan was forced to lean back, pressing tightly against the man's chest.
She could hear the tremor in her chest as the person behind her chuckled softly.
"Yuan'er, I'm serious about marrying you."
Chen Siyuan didn't want to say anything more.
“It was my mother’s fault, but don’t worry, we will go to the capital after the wedding and won’t stay with my mother.”
Chen Siyuan remained silent.
Chen was Tao Yifan's mother her whole life; she could escape for a while, but not forever.
Besides, Tao Yifan asked his mother to stay in Nancheng. Do you think Madam Tao would listen to him?
Chen Siyuan's thoughts were not so simple, and she did not veer off course after just a few words.
However, she couldn't bring herself to be ruthless towards Tao Yifan, and thinking of her grandmother's expression, she was determined to get revenge on Madam Tao.
Even if they do end up together, she won't compromise herself.
Half an incense stick later, the entire southern city was in an uproar.
The Chen family's affairs have always been the focus of public attention, especially Chen Siyuan, whose marriage is always on people's lips.
Yesterday, some members of the Tao family said they would not allow the marriage, saying that Chen Siyuan, a withered flower, was not good enough for the high and mighty Tao Yifan.
Indeed, they originally didn't want to be from the same social class, and their marriage arrangement came about in a strange way.
The Chen family is just an ordinary merchant family. How could they be worthy of the prestigious Tao family, especially the Tao family's only son?
If Young Master Tao had nothing to offer besides his family background, and yet he was infatuated with Chen Siyuan's beauty, it would be somewhat understandable. However, things are not like that.
Young Master Tao is a man of exceptional talent and appearance, a top-tier individual wherever he goes.
The rumors from yesterday hadn't even died down yet, and not long after, Tao Yifan actually rode away with Chen Siyuan.
Seeing what had just happened, they didn't need to say anything; their eyes had already seen it all.
Perhaps, that's not the case at all.
At least, Tao Yifan really liked Chen Siyuan.
Chen Siyuan's looks are more than enough to match Tao Yifan's.
The news quickly reached the Tao family.
When Madam Tao of the Tao family heard this, she immediately exploded.
She was furious when her own son came to her side, and now, after such a short time, he had left with that bitch. How could she possibly tolerate this?
Lady Tao was venting her anger when someone requested an audience.
Madam Tao did not wish to see her.
I heard she is the second young lady of the Chen family.
He immediately ordered his maid to kick the person out.
Unexpectedly, not long after, the maid brought Chen Xin to Madam Tao.
"Greetings, Madam." Chen Xin bowed gracefully to Madam Tao.
Madam Tao didn't even glance at it, and simply snorted coldly.
A maidservant served her tea.
After finishing his cup of tea, he spoke dismissively, "What do you have to say?"
"My sister is indeed not good enough for Young Master Tao."
These words pleased Madam Tao. She looked at Chen Xin and examined him closely. As expected of someone from a small town, he was clearly unsophisticated. Thinking of Chen Xin's scandalous affairs, she seemed to know what these women would do to climb the social ladder.
"Tell me, what benefits do you want?"
"I don't want any benefits, I just don't want Madam Tao to be deceived."
Madam Tao merely glanced at her and said nothing.
My sister has a child.
Clang—
Upon hearing this, Madam Tao could barely hold her teacup. She looked at Chen Xin kneeling on the ground, her voice trembling with excitement.
Just today, not long ago, her son rushed to her side and told her that he would only ever be with Chen Siyuan, and that if she wanted the Tao family line to end, she could continue to stop her.
Her son, who had always been obedient, sensible, and compliant, had turned his sharp edge against his mother. She felt a deep sadness and had nowhere to vent her anger.
After all, he's her own son; how long can she stay angry?
She was even more furious when she heard that her son had taken Chen Siyuan around town in a blatant display.
I've never felt so frustrated in my entire life, yet I've endured it all today.
Hearing these words, she seemed to see the future.
Even if her son insists, she cannot marry a woman with children.
So what if they were betrothed since childhood?
She came back this time to stop them, so before returning, she deliberately found an excuse to send Old Master Tao away. Now she is in charge of the entire Tao family. Hearing this, she was more excited than anyone else.
"Yes, I saw that child in my sister's room."
"Is everything you're saying true?" Madam Tao's face darkened.
Chen Xin glanced at Madam Tao. In order to prevent Chen Siyuan from marrying into the Tao family, Chen Xin was going all out.
"Yes, but my sister sent the child away yesterday in order to arrange her marriage with Young Master Tao."
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