Chapter 83 Chapter 83 It’s better to hurt her than to harm her
The word "love" is the most hurtful.
Yin Wu's comfort seemed a little pale and powerless at this time.
Nan Xu didn't move or speak, just stared at Duan Wenpei opposite her without blinking.
She was waiting for Duan Wenpei's reaction and also waiting for Duan Wenpei's answer.
From the safety of the Marquis's Mansion to the love between young men and women, Nan Yicheng finally realized what was going on and came to his senses.
He subconsciously followed his wife and sister's gaze towards the person across from him and urged, "Brother-in-law, please say something."
As a man, a responsible man should speak frankly.
Duan Wenpei stared fixedly at one spot on the table, not knowing what he was thinking. His former power and confidence in victory now turned into silent silence.
Just as Nan Xu's eyebrows were furrowing deeper and deeper, the person opposite her finally looked up. He first glanced at Nan Yicheng, "I've failed to live up to the name 'brother-in-law'."
"From the beginning to the end, I never thought about getting married. The imperial decree came suddenly. After weighing the pros and cons, I was forced to accept this marriage."
He paused, his floating eyes slowly fell on Nan Xu, then his gaze moved upwards, mingling with the clear gaze like a crescent moon.
Duan Wenpei opened his mouth, as if he was reluctant, but in the end, the words squeezed in his throat still gushed out ruthlessly, word by word, "I'm not Li Zhan. The love between a son and a daughter is too heavy a burden for me to bear, and I don't want to be distracted by it. As for putting you in danger... Nanxu, I had my own reasons. Besides, didn't we get through it safely?"
The huge rock hanging in Nan Xu's heart finally fell to the ground.
She didn't know whether she was surprised or had already made up her mind, but after hearing what he said, she felt surprisingly calm.
She couldn't help but laugh, the smile on her face growing infinitely, but a hole opened up somewhere in her heart. "So, everything you did to me before was just a casual act! Or maybe it was just because of your beauty!"
Duan Wenpei tilted his head, the corner of his mouth twitching, and after a long pause he muffled his reply, "Both."
"Oh!"
Nan Xu sneered, trying her best to maintain the proper demeanor and dignity of a noble lady, but tears welled up in her eyes. She stared at the person opposite her and complained bitterly, "Are there any dangers? Ruizhu almost lost her life, and the girl next to me is still lying unconscious in bed. Do their lives not count? Master, you actually said there were no dangers!"
"Is it true that in Lord Bo's eyes, anyone can become a pawn in his hands as long as he can achieve his goals? If necessary, anyone can die because of Lord Bo's calculations! Duan Wenpei, is that what you think?"
The resounding question was like thunder exploding in his ears, shocking his mind. Duan Wenpei's lips were tense, and the bite mark on his shoulder that had healed long ago suddenly felt extremely itchy for some reason. He couldn't help but reach out and climb onto his shoulder, pressing it down with all his strength.
Seeing that he didn't dare to look her in the eye, Nan Xu silently curled her lips, and the light in her eyes was extinguished with a "chi".
It was as if I was back to that night outside Guanghua Tower...
Nan Xu felt a little tired... She should have thought about it earlier, how many men are good?
"That's all. Big brother and sister-in-law, I'm feeling a little unwell, so I won't be dining with you. You guys eat, I'll go back and rest first."
As she spoke, Nan Xu broke free from Yin Wu's support, swiftly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and turned away without even looking at Duan Wenpei.
No matter how adept Yin Wu was at socializing, she was still stunned for a moment when she first saw this kind of thing.
In a moment of carelessness, Nan Xu broke free.
Things between husband and wife are like a tangled mess that cannot be untied. It seems that there is no clue, but in fact, the thread lies in the couple themselves. Regardless of how cruel and ungrateful Duan Wenpei's words just now were, if Nan Xu left now, it would leave a hidden danger between the young couple. If it is not resolved, it will become an abscess that can be uncovered from time to time in the future.
Yin Wu thought for a moment before quickly catching up and grabbing Nan Xu. She winked at her husband and turned to look at Duan Wenpei with a forced smile, "Master, you're joking, aren't you? If there's any real compulsion, why don't you explain things to Ah Xu? These are just misunderstandings between husband and wife, and everything will be fine once we talk it out."
As he said this, he pushed Nan Xu back who was about to walk out of the door of the wing room, and then went to pull Nan Yicheng who realized it later, wanting to leave the young couple some space alone.
Although Nan Xu was somewhat reluctant, she still had some inexplicable expectations in her heart. Thinking that she didn't want to offend her sister-in-law, she stood sideways in her original place.
The sunlight poured in from the window. From Duan Wenpei's perspective, it seemed as if Nan Xu was coated with a layer of soft silver light. The hazy figure was just like the thought engraved in his mind day and night.
The struggle lasted only a moment before Duan Wenpei heard his usual cold and composed voice echoing in his ears, "There's no misunderstanding. I'm telling the truth. If you want to hear lies, I can tell you something, but now that things have come to this, why bother trying to fool people with lies?"
His coldness and indifference shattered the last bit of hope in Nan Xu's heart.
Nan Xu gritted her teeth as her nails dug into her flesh. Her strong self-esteem and arrogance made her feel that it was too embarrassing to stand here like this. She no longer cared about anyone's face or her status. She suddenly picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it on his head.
Then he left the room without looking back.
The teacup shattered and fell to the ground, brushing against Duan Wenpei's scalp. The tea mixed with tea leaves all hung on Duan Wenpei's temples, making him look both embarrassed and funny.
Nan Yicheng looked at the door, then looked at Duan Wenpei who had no expression and no movement, and finally chose to take a clean towel and prepare to wipe Duan Wenpei.
Yin Wu naturally chased after him without hesitation.
Without the two of them in the room, it seemed a little cold and lonely.
When Nan Yicheng was about to start, Duan Wenpei took the thing from his hand and wiped it slowly, but his unfathomable eyes never left the open door of the compartment.
As a man, no matter how slow Nan Yicheng was, he could still sense something unusual.
He was puzzled and said, "Since my brother-in-law can't let go, why does he hurt Ah Xu so much? Li Zhan has hurt her deeply enough, and there is still some childhood affection to support her, but Uncle and Ah Xu..."
The rest of the words were lost in Nan Yicheng's words, but Duan Wenpei understood what he meant.
"It's better to hurt her than to harm her."
Nan Yicheng was slightly surprised, "Where did you get that from?"
The tea around his ears had been wiped clean. Duan Wenpei dropped the towel in his hand and slowly stood up.
He was half a head taller than Nan Yi, but when they stood together, Nan Yicheng felt that he was very hunched. But when he took a closer look, he felt that it was not the case. Nan Yicheng sighed for no reason in his heart.
'Bad fate'...
"This matter is a bit complicated, and I can't explain it in a few words. But, I am concerned about Ah Xu," he suddenly smiled and paused, changing the subject, "never mind, let's not talk about it. Just now, big brother asked me which side I was on. Ah Xu married me, so I won't be too heartless. Big brother can also tell my father-in-law to reassure him that the Marquis' Mansion is safe for now. Even if that day comes, I will not stand by and watch her die."
Nan Yicheng was still waiting to hear his explanation of how complicated it was, but when he heard him suddenly make such a promise, he didn't know what to say for a moment.
He tried to persuade him not to treat Nan Xu like that, but how could he? Those vast books of knowledge hadn't taught him how to handle relationships between men and women. If only Ah Wu were here...
Nan Yicheng could only watch Duan Wenpei leave. After a moment of silence, he stomped his feet and followed him.
Outside, there was the sound of rain hitting the eaves, and the rain had unknowingly picked up again...
*
Yin Wu chased Nan Xu all the way out and got into the carriage with Nan Xu before the Bo Mansion's carriage set off.
Nan Xu didn't expect Yin Wu to follow her up, so she had to move aside and sit side by side with Yin Wu.
Chunya and Yuxiang noticed that the atmosphere was a little strange, so they sat on the shaft of the carriage, leaving Nanxu and Yinwu alone in the carriage to talk.
Nan Xu buried her head in her arms, as if telling no one to talk to her.
Yin Wu had never seen Nan Xu like this before, and was a little at a loss.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally found his voice in the rhythm of the slightly swaying carriage.
"I think your uncle is not sincere."
She tentatively offered the words.
Nan Xu didn't move.
Yin Wu seemed to have found a new topic to talk about, and continued, "They say that bystanders see more clearly. At least from your sister-in-law's perspective over the years, I don't think Wei Yangbo is someone who would say such a thing."
"I think he has a cold exterior but a warm heart."
Yin Wu's conclusion was very simple. On the day he returned home and handed over those villains who were causing chaos in the Big Buddha Temple to her, it was obvious that he was considering Nan Xu in everything. How could such a person be so heartless? Even if he was just playing around, he would not go to such an extent.
Besides, judging from Nan Xu's appearance and personality, a normal man would not suddenly act like this shortly after getting married. It seems a bit strange no matter how you look at it.
Nan Xu still didn't move.
Yin Wu continued, "Besides, if he was truly heartless, why would he say such things in front of me and your eldest brother? He would have said it to you in private. Without your family, you would be isolated and helpless. That would be really painful."
As soon as the words fell, Nan Xu finally asked in a muffled voice, "Why does sister-in-law always like to lobby for him?"
Before the marriage, she praised him for being as good as Li Zhan. Now that he said this, she is still speaking for him.
There was a hint of confusion in Nan Xu's eyes hidden in his arms.
"It's unlikely that my eldest sister-in-law is like my second brother and his wife, afraid to offend him for the sake of her own wealth and glory."
Yin Wu was amused by her words and poked her arm with his finger. "You are so heartless! You have been my sister-in-law for so many years. Don't you know what kind of person I am?"
Nan Xu choked back, "I don't know."
"Hmph." Yin Wu straightened his expression. "You're just being stubborn. They say it's better to demolish a temple than to ruin a marriage. Although you and Uncle were forced together, I think you're no worse off than being with Li Zhan. Besides, Ah Xu, you're a smart person. How could you not know Uncle's personality?"
"Don't you find it strange that you suddenly changed your mind at this juncture, not earlier or later?"
Nan Xu refused to listen to her. "What's so strange about this? A man like Wei Yangbo has a different temperament at any given moment. Who can figure it out? Why would he make up such a lie to deceive me? Sister-in-law, you've got the wrong person!"
Seeing that she refused to stand up and talk to her properly, Yin Wu rolled his eyes, leaned closer, and said in surprise, "Yes, yes, it's all because of my poor judgment of people. But it seems to me...you seem to have quite deep feelings for Master Bo!"
Nan Xu raised her head suddenly, "How could I have that?"
"Oh, you didn't?"
Meeting Yin Wu's mischievous eyes, Nan Xu knew that he had been fooled. He quickly put on a stern face and wanted to bury his head again.
After finally prying open her thick 'clamshell', Yin Wu was not going to let her retreat so easily. He hurriedly held her arms, "If you really didn't, why do you care so much about what the uncle said?" Seeing Nan Xu glaring at him unhappily, Yin Wu changed his tone and said, "Okay, okay, I just said that. If I hadn't said it, you wouldn't have raised your head and paid any attention to me. This is all my sister-in-law's fault. Master Xu is magnanimous, so don't be angry with me."
Nan Xu had no prejudice against Yin Wu, so she naturally backed down. However, after she made such a fuss, her previous gloomy mood did ease a little.
Then he turned his head, looked at the rain outside, and muttered, "I'm not angry."
Yin Wu didn't want to dwell on whether she was angry or not. She cared more about what Nan Xu was thinking right now.
"If you rush out like this, how will you cope with the constant flow of people around the mansion?"
"He's said something like that, is there any need to get along with him?"
Yin Wu was startled. "What do you mean?"
Nan Xu lifted the car curtain and looked at the pedestrians coming and going in the rain outside, lost in thought, without saying a word.
Yin Wu urged again, "Ah Xu, what exactly did you mean by that just now?"
Yin Wu knew Nan Xu's personality very well and would not attack her without a purpose.
If you can say it, you can naturally do it.
But, is Nan Xu serious?
"Your marriage to Lord Bo was granted by imperial decree. If you really want to separate, you must come up with a foolproof plan and not act rashly. Also, regarding the Marquisate and my parents..."
Yin Wu was a smart man and understood things immediately. Although he found it a little shocking, the first thought that came to his mind was to consider Nan Xu.
"Sister-in-law—"
Nan Xu saw Yin Wu's words drifting further and further away, so she hurriedly stopped her from continuing. "I was just saying that, it's not as serious as you make it out to be. No matter what, I have to consider the overall situation."
Seeing that she was serious, Yin Wu breathed a sigh of relief.
The carriage continued to move slowly forward, and the aunt and sister-in-law sat in silence in the carriage.
Nan Xu slowly leaned against the car wall and closed her eyes.
She was a little confused and didn't know why she blurted out those words just now, but this thought suddenly popped up in her mind.
The idea that was thought out and planned before getting married.
After all, there was a divorce letter hidden in the secret compartment of the dressing table!
That was handed to her on her wedding night by some shameless bastard, who personally promised her...
Nan Xu crossed her arms tightly. Humph, how ridiculous! She had only just realized it now. Someone had planned this all along. When she was no longer useful, they would use the paper and the divorce agreement to get rid of her...
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