I will live
There are only three people left for her to get rid of. If Huanli can ascend to that position and hold on to it, she will be able to redress the grievances of her grandfather and restore her mother's innocence.
The dishes that Dahu ordered seemed to be random, but they all suited their tastes.
Wen Yuhe finished the plate of peanut crisps with tears in his eyes, and did not touch any of the rest.
Fu Huaiying glanced at him, and now thinking back on the previous awkwardness and disgust, it seemed like it was a long time ago.
Seeing that she was lost in thought, Lin Yan'an picked up a piece of duck meat for her.
Fu Huaiying turned around and saw the worry in his eyes. She smiled and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Lin Yan'an also laughed, "I was thinking, since winter is coming soon, I made some clothes for you at the clothing shop and will send them to your house in a few days."
"Where to send it?"
Da Hu swallowed the meat and said, "Yes, the girl didn't even have a house yet. It was burned down by that old witch..."
As soon as she said this, she realized that there was another person in the room. She coughed twice and said, "I mean, it won't be too late to send it after His Majesty grants the house."
Fu Huaiying patted her shoulder and said, "Then we'll stay at your place for the next two days."
Da Hu was even more puzzled. "Ah? My place? The Marquis' Mansion?"
Lin Yanan's eyes lit up visibly, and he stared at her expectantly, "Sure!"
Wen Yuhe felt that he could not fit in at all. He lowered his eyes and stared at the peanut crisps in the bowl, his heart chilled. In the past, he could not get along with Sister Huaiying and Brother Huaiying. Now, Lin Yanan came, and he and Sister Huaiying were drifting further and further apart. He could not fit in, but he could not extricate himself either.
No matter where he is, he is the redundant one.
Fu Huaiying pushed away Lin Yan'an's face, which was getting closer and closer, and looked at Dahu. "I bought two houses a while ago, one for you and one for me. They're in the eastern suburbs. Although it's a bit far from the imperial city, the scenery is beautiful. Later... we can go there often."
She had her own considerations. Although Huanli treated her like his own sister now, one day he would become a qualified emperor. At that time, he would no longer cry in her arms and would no longer ask her over and over again if he was not good enough.
At that time, if Huanli became a suspicious emperor and her existence threatened his throne, she would take Yan An and Da Hu away, change her identity in the two houses in the eastern suburbs, burn down the houses, and then leave the capital.
Wen Yuhe swallowed the last bite of peanut crisps and stood up, "Yan An, I have something else to do, so I'll go first."
Lin Yanan nodded, "Okay."
Wen Yuhe pushed open the door, paused, and finally turned around. Fu Huaiying looked at him, and there was no emotion in her eyes.
"Sister Huaiying, I'm sorry."
He was not sure whether he was speaking to Sister Huaiying or on behalf of his aunt.
After he said that, he left, leaving behind only a somewhat panicked back, not daring to look back.
Fu Huaiying looked back and didn't care much.
After finishing the meal, Fu Huaiying looked at the sky and saw that it was not too late. "Yan An, take Da Hu back. I have something to do."
Lin Yanan shook his head. "I can take you there first, and then send Dahu to the eastern suburbs. By the time I come back, you should be done, right?"
Fu Huaiying couldn't persuade him and could only nod.
"Okay, let's go to the Pear Garden first."
The opera house still looked deserted.
Fu Huaiying stepped in, walked along a small path, and found that the flowers inside were blooming even more brightly.
Liu Shuang faced her, thinking about the chess piece. Opposite him sat another person, sitting upright with his back to Fu Huaiying. They were not close to each other, but she recognized him at a glance.
She stepped forward, "Brother, this is Liushuang."
Hearing the familiar voice, Wen Chuyan turned around suddenly and subconsciously put down the black piece in his hand.
"You lose, chess player, keep calm."
Liu Shuang didn't even raise his head and placed a piece, ending the game.
Fu Huaiying sat down beside the two of them.
Wen Chuyan poured her a cup of tea and asked, "Why are you here? Do you know each other?"
Fu Huaiying smiled wryly, "Of course, we've known each other for a long time, we're familiar with each other."
Liu Shuang laughed, "Fu Zhibi, you're joking. How can a small figure like me be acquainted with you?"
"You mean, we don't know each other?"
Wen Chuyan didn't understand their roundabout words and just quietly cleaned up the chess game.
"I dare not."
Fu Huaiying picked up the tea and took a sip. "I'm not going to beat around the bush with you. The fire in my house that night was ordered by King Huan."
Liu Shuang raised her eyelids and looked at her. "You actually speak so bluntly? After being with Young Marquis Lin for so long, you don't even like to beat around the bush anymore."
"Let's get down to business."
Liu Shuang scoffed, "So, you went to the palace that night to cry and complain? I was wondering why Lord Fu dismissed you from your post and had you punished with a stick the moment you entered the palace."
Fu Huaiying looked at the tea in her hand and said, "Change it."
Liu Shuang waved her hand, asking the servants to go and change, "Are you so picky now?"
"Huaiying likes Jingting Luxue..."
Liu Shuang glanced at Wen Chuyan, then turned to stare at Fu Huaiying, a hint of intrigue flashed in her eyes, "That's tribute tea, I don't have any here, I only have some coarse tea, drink it."
Fu Huaiying was speechless. "It's not that I dislike you, but the tea was already cold, so I asked to change it."
Liu Shuang coughed twice to cover up her embarrassment and changed the subject, "Is everything okay with His Highness the Fourth Prince?"
Fu Huaiying nodded, "Everything is fine, Your Highness."
"I wonder if anyone in the palace brought him almond cakes."
Fu Huaiying shook her head, "No."
The former crown prince and the emperor's grandson could not eat almonds, as they would break out in rashes all over their bodies if they ate them. But fortunately, Fanli could eat them, so even if Emperor Huanyu used this to test him, he would not be exposed.
A new pot of hot tea was poured, Fu Huaiying took a sip, looked up at Liu Shuang, who avoided her eyes.
Liu Shuang looked at the pile of fallen leaves in the garden and sighed, "It's almost winter, and it's going to snow again."
Fu Huaiying remained silent and did not respond. Her mother's memorial day was approaching. In a blink of an eye, so many years had passed. The flying snow outside the house that day kept her cold, year after year, day after day.
"Huaiying, please burn some incense for me in a few days."
Fu Huaiying nodded, "Maybe, by that day you'll be able to go by yourself."
Wen Chuyan looked at her and said, "Brother will be back to the border in a few days. If you have anything, please send me a letter."
Fu Huaiying nodded. "Is there an incident at the border?"
Wen Chuyan shook his head. "I've been back in Beijing for too long. Besides, Di Rou's new ruler is a woman. They've chosen a female ruler again. I'm a little worried."
Fu Huaiying frowned slightly. "A female monarch? We must be on guard against that. A hundred years ago, the female monarch defeated us step by step. If it weren't for a female general who signed the peace treaty, the consequences would have been disastrous."
Wen Chuyan's expression was also somewhat solemn. "This lady fought her way out of the battlefield. I've faced her before, and I'm not sure I could defeat her. The broadsword she wields is unique to Dirou warriors. It's very heavy, and one blow can cut a person in half. To be honest, even if I had that sword, I wouldn't be able to wield it with such power, but she can."
Liu Shuang smiled, "Don't worry about that. Getana is powerful. It can be said that no warrior in Dirou can match her. However, she has a fatal weakness. Dirou's soldiers do not obey her. She is a lone wolf. She didn't sit on the position of Queen by others, but fought for it."
Wen Chuyan was a little puzzled, "Since she was the one who hit me, why don't you accept it?"
Fu Huaiying glanced at him and began to explain, "Because they feel that a woman can ride on their heads, but they can't do anything to her, which makes them feel even more aggrieved. King Di Rou fought his way to the top of the arena, regardless of life or death. Many of them died, but on the battlefield, strength is not what counts, but strategy. Although she is full of strategies and strength, her only weakness is her fatal weakness. Her soldiers refuse to listen to her. Their disobedience is your advantage."
Liu Shuang continued, "General Wen, your advantage is that you are a man and have been on the battlefield for many years. The soldiers all obey you."
"Brother, be careful when you go there. She is your biggest rival."
Wen Chuyan smiled and subconsciously touched her hair, "Don't worry."
After he said this, he realized that it was time to leave and give Fu Huaiying and Liushuang some space to talk.
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. I'll keep an eye on the Fourth Prince."
Liu Shuang waved her hand, "This game doesn't count. You're upset. Go ahead. Go to the border in a few days. I don't have time to take you there. I'll continue the game when you come back. Don't die."
Wen Chuyan smiled and nodded, "I will come back alive."
Fu Huaiying suddenly remembered the last time she saw him in her previous life. He said something to her with tears in his eyes, but she didn't hear it and just kept crying.
Now looking at his lip movements, I suddenly remembered that what he said was, 'I will come back alive to marry you'
But he never came back, so she went to pick him up herself.
Liu Shuang raised her hand and waved it in front of her. "What are you daydreaming about? Have you lost your soul? Let me tell you, don't go too far. Although high-ranking officials always have concubines, I don't think either General Wen or the young marquis is willing to be a concubine."
Fu Huaiying pushed him, "What nonsense are you talking about? Am I that kind of person? I'm not insensitive, but he's been my brother for many years. He was the one who protected me when I was young. Isn't it normal for me to worry about him on the battlefield, with all the swords and sabers?"
Liu Shuang seemed to see through everything. "I'm telling you, he can't live without you. If it weren't for Lin Yan'an, you two would definitely be together. Besides, after so many years of relationship, can you let it go?"
Fu Huaiying didn't respond, "Yan An treats me very well, and I love him too."
"Fu Huaiying, you still don't understand. You love him, but you still can't let go of Wen Chuyan. If he dies, can you guarantee that you won't miss him for the rest of your life? Can you guarantee that Lin Yan'an won't mind?"
"No, I don't mind."
Fu Huaiying turned around and saw Lin Yan'an standing not far away, watching them.
He stepped forward and said, "I don't mind. He and Huaiying have supported each other for many years. I envy them, but I'm not jealous. Without him, Huaiying's life would be even more difficult."
Liu Shuang looked at him in surprise, "How did you get in?"
"Walked in."
Lin Yan'an sat down opposite him casually, took the cold tea in front of Fu Huaiying and drank it all in one gulp.
"Don't stir up Huaiying's emotions. She is a sentimental person. I would find it strange if she suddenly had no feelings for Wen Chuyan. Besides, he doesn't have to go to the border alone. I will go too."
Fu Huaiying looked at him suddenly, "Are you going too?"
"Grandfather is old, and I have to support the Marquisate. I can't let him risk his life on the battlefield at such an old age. Don't worry, I will come back alive."
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