Chapter 48 A Sudden Realization: I Have a Friend...
After that, Yan Yize came twice more, but was turned away both times. She was very distressed and confused, but could not find the answer.
Yan Yize was already annoyed, and to make matters worse, some people kept getting closer. For example, at this moment, she had deliberately found a quiet place to clear her head, but in the blink of an eye, she saw a man walking towards her.
The man was indeed Li Huai'an. As he approached, Yan Yize's eyes flashed with impatience. She had already clearly told him to consult the housekeeper if he needed anything.
But this person acted as if they couldn't understand, bothering her with the smallest things, which made her even more irritable since she was already in a bad mood.
When Li Huai'an saw that she was staring at him, his face flushed red and he even lost his footing. He was secretly delighted, thinking that his method must have worked. He completely ignored the coldness in Yan Yize's eyes.
He eagerly stepped forward, glanced at Yan Yize, and said shyly with a blush on his face, "Your Highness, I've met you again."
His words deepened the wrinkles between Yan Yize's brows. This place was remote, and such a coincidence would never have happened unless someone had intentionally followed him.
But she was too lazy to investigate further or expose him. After all, the evidence had already been presented, and it wouldn't be long before the person who had hurt her father was punished. When that was the end of the matter, she would send him away elsewhere, and as a promise, she would ensure he would have no worries about food and clothing.
Thinking that she wouldn't be disturbed for a few more days, Yan Yize's irritation eased a little. Otherwise, she was afraid she would lose her temper and have Huixue throw the person out.
"What is it?" Adhering to the principle of "out of sight, out of mind," Yan Yize simply looked into the distance.
Li Huai'an was overjoyed again, automatically misinterpreting her meaning as her concern for him. Then he felt a little regretful, thinking it was a pity that His Highness already had a husband, otherwise the position of husband would definitely be his.
He bit his lip, adopting an endearing expression, and only after confirming in his mind that it was right did he look up at her shyly, "Your Highness, I'm a little bored by myself. May I have dinner with you?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Yize frowned again. What did his boredom have to do with her?
She still wanted to see Shang Xu, but Shang Xu wouldn't see her either. Thinking of this, Yan Yize became even more annoyed, and she lost all desire to be polite to the person in front of her.
"I still prefer to dine alone."
Hearing this, Li Huai'an felt a little discouraged, but he didn't give up on wanting to be alone with her. He continued to invite her, "Your Highness, this is my first time in Fengcheng. Could you show me around?"
After saying that, he looked at Yan Yize expectantly.
A flash of anger crossed Yan Yize's eyes, clearly indicating her displeasure at his repeated interruptions. She turned away, not even bothering to glance at him, let alone pay attention to the deliberately displayed expression on his face.
Yan Yize ignored him and walked straight out, his voice devoid of emotion, leaving behind a sentence without expression: "I suddenly remembered that I have something to take care of, so I won't disturb Young Master Li's enjoyment of the scenery any longer."
Li Huai'an was stunned and it took him several seconds to react. But by the time he realized what was happening and tried to chase after Yan Yize, he had already disappeared. He was furious but helpless and could only stand there and stomp his feet in frustration.
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After Yan Yize left, he wanted to go find Shang Xu, but when he thought of the tightly closed door, he sighed helplessly. He knew that Shang Xu would not see him until he found out the reason, so he gave up the idea.
But if she stayed in the mansion, Li Huai'an would bother her like a fly. After a moment's thought, she walked out of the mansion.
Inside the teahouse, Yan Yize was sipping tea with little interest. After finishing a cup, the person he was waiting for finally arrived late.
The man, disheveled, swaggered in, pushing open the door and speaking in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, what brings such a busy person to my humble abode?"
Yan Yize casually glanced at it, and his eyes immediately flashed with disgust. "It smells awful, stay away from me."
The woman who entered was about the same age as her, but her collar was loose and there were ambiguous red marks on it, indicating what she had been doing before she came.
Lu Shuang lifted her sleeve and smelled it, looking completely intoxicated. Then she raised an eyebrow at her and said, "You don't understand romance."
She straightened her collar, walked over and sat down opposite Yan Yize, and poured herself a cup of tea without any hesitation. "Did things go smoothly?"
"Um."
"It seems good news is on the horizon. Congratulations!"
Yan Yize glanced at her, not presumptuously saying, "Nothing is set in stone yet, and anything can change."
"Boring." Lu Shuang glanced at her sideways, then ignored her and began to drink her tea by herself.
Yan Yize suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked at her thoughtfully. His acquaintance with Lu Shuang was due to an accident. Who would have thought that more than ten years later, the two very different people would become close friends.
Unlike her disappearance, Lu Shuang became famous, albeit for her flowery reputation.
Yan Yize had a sudden thought. Lu Shuang was very experienced in communicating with men, so perhaps she knew why Shang Xu hadn't seen her.
Should he ask or not? Yan Yize was in a dilemma again, struggling with his thoughts, but in the end, his desire to see Shang Xu prevailed.
"Lu Shuang, can I ask you something?"
Lu Shuang cracked sunflower seeds, too lazy to even lift her head, and said, "What is it? Tell me."
Yan Yize's ears turned red silently. Although they were good friends, she still felt a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a while and carefully preparing her words, she stammered, "I have a good friend who has recently encountered a problem."
Lu Shuang was initially nonchalant, but as soon as she spoke, she immediately sat up straight and looked at her with a hint of resentment. When did she gain another friend behind her back?
Yan Yize altered his own account and told her about it in fits and starts, finally asking with a puzzled look, "Why do you think that is?"
Lu Shuang's eyes darted around. Having frequented brothels for many years, she naturally saw the problem at a glance. However, the fact that her friend had suddenly gained another friend made her unhappy. So, in order to solidify her position, she didn't hesitate to slander the other person.
"She likes someone and even brings a man back with her. If you ask me, she's a rotten person who falls in love with every guy she meets."
Lu Shuang patted her chest proudly, "See, I'm not like that."
The implication was veiled: "Make friends with people like me."
Yan Yize's face darkened as expected. She only liked Shang Xu, and that damned Lu Shuangshao was slandering her.
Just as Lu Shuang was about to launch a massive smear campaign, she suddenly felt a chill down her spine. She instinctively looked up and met Yan Yize's dark, murderous gaze.
Lu Shuang flinched. She was talking about her friend, not her. Why was she so agitated?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Lu Shuang's mind, and she looked at Yan Yize in shock.
To verify her theory, Lu Shuang, braving her murderous glare, fearlessly asked, "Your friend wouldn't be...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Yan Yize cast a cold glance at her, and Lu Shuang stopped talking, finally understanding what had happened.
Lu Shuang was delighted; indeed, her position was irreplaceable.
“Actually, your matter…” Before she could finish speaking, she received another cold look. Lu Shuang immediately changed her tune, “Your friend’s matter is very easy to resolve.”
Yan Yize's expression softened, gesturing for her to continue.
"The man's refusal to see her is simply a misunderstanding."
"What misunderstanding?" Yan Yize looked confused.
Lu Shuang was so frustrated with her that she wanted to scold her. She was usually so smart, but now she was acting like a blockhead.
For her friend's happiness, she endured it and patiently explained, "It's a misunderstanding about your relationship with the man you brought back."
Yan Yize listened attentively, but didn't notice anything amiss in her words. She began to think seriously about it. She had only brought the person back because of a promise, and would send her away in a few days. She frowned and pondered, trying to figure out where the misunderstanding was.
Seeing her expression, Lu Shuang knew she hadn't figured it out yet, so she directly gave her a strong dose of advice: "Put yourself in his shoes. If he brought back a woman, how would you feel?"
In an instant, Yan Yize suddenly realized.
"Thank you." Yan Yize said his thanks, then quickly got up and walked away as fast as he could, wishing he could return to his residence immediately.
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