Watching a play
Lin Yan'an raised his eyes and looked at her in surprise. He had thought she would feel wronged, but he had never thought she would be so open-minded. "That's true, but it doesn't matter. If you have any problems in the future, you can come to the Marquis' Mansion to find me. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you."
Fu Huaiying looked at him with a smile, "Thank you very much, Young Marquis. However, I'm also very curious, why is Young Marquis so kind to me?"
"Is this all settled? As soon as I saw my sister, I felt so familiar, like we'd known each other for a long time. Could this be fate?"
Lin Yanan stepped out and said, "Sister, you don't have to see me off. Let's go back."
"Okay." Fu Huaiying responded and raised her hand to touch the little snake in her sleeve. She never believed in pie falling from the sky. This young marquis must have some ulterior motive, but she didn't know what he wanted.
Yue Wan stood beside her, watching Lin Yan'an's receding figure, and spoke softly, "Young lady, the young marquis is truly sincere to you. Who knows, you might even become the marquis's wife in the future."
The smile on Fu Huaiying's lips had disappeared. She looked at Xiaobai in her hands expressionlessly, "In my entire life, no one has ever treated me sincerely."
The reason she has survived until now is because of her humbleness and drug-making skills, not the false sincerity of others. She doesn't believe what Lin Yan'an said. If she didn't have any ulterior motives, why would she help strangers she had no connection with again and again?
Yue Wan was choked by her, but she thought that if the third lady entered the Marquis' Mansion, she would naturally be included in the dowry, and maybe she could even become a concubine at that time.
"That being said, young lady, you also need to make plans for yourself. If the young marquis is interested in you, then it would naturally be an excellent marriage."
"Don't say such things again in the future."
"……yes……"
Fu Huaiying lowered her eyes. She would find someone who was easy to control and marry him. She would make him a poison pill that Yueyue needed an antidote for. Her husband's life would hang in her hands. Wouldn't that be happier than living in a marquis's mansion?
He Feng followed the young marquis into the carriage, his tone quite proud, "Master, I think the third young lady of the Fu family must have fallen in love with you today. Why don't you let your wife come directly to propose marriage?"
Lin Yanan raised her hand and knocked on his forehead. "I want her to marry me willingly. Besides, she doesn't fancy me at all today."
He Feng rubbed his forehead and said, "How is that possible? You protected her like this today. If it were another girl, she would probably be moved to tears."
"She's different from the others. She's been in that den of wolves for a long time, so naturally she's a thoughtful person. How could she be seduced away by a few words from me? Who knows if she's even suspicious of me right now."
"Ah? No way?"
He Feng didn't know her, but Lin Yan'an did. After all, they had been married for a lifetime, so how could he not know what it was like to be with someone beside him? Huai Ying looked gentle and kind, but she was much more decisive than him, and her actions were all fatal.
Lin Yan'an sighed. If only he had been reborn earlier, he could have saved his aunt, taken them both out of the Fu family, raised her well, and protected her from such cold treatment.
The next day, because he was going to watch an opera, Lin Yan'an got up very early, changed four or five sets of clothes, and picked and chose a hairband over and over again.
"Hefeng! This one won't do. It's too bright and makes me look insecure!"
"Master, this one is fresh and elegant!"
“It’s too plain!”
"This one is bright and elegant!"
"...Forget it, let's just go with this one. What about clothes? Pick out two more. None of these will do. They're either too vulgar or too gaudy."
"This one? The master said it looked nice earlier."
Lin Yan'an, wearing only her inner garment, stuck her head out and frowned, "It's nice, but she's seen this one before when she was boating on the lake. Change it."
After hesitating for a long time, Lin Yan'an hurried out.
They agreed to meet at the theater, so Wen Chuyan did not go to the Marquis' Mansion to pick up Lin Yan'an.
"Huaiying, take this one."
"good."
Fu Huaiying did not have her own carriage, and she used the public carriage in the mansion when traveling. Today, Wen Chuyan was there, so he rode a horse and gave the carriage to the female members of the family. Fu Huairou was not there, so she sat alone.
When they arrived at the place, Fu Huaiying stretched out her hand, but paused when she got off the carriage. Wen Chuyan was standing below and reached out to help her.
Fu Huaiying thought about it and didn't refuse. She put her hand on his arm and got off the carriage.
When they entered, they found that Lin Yan'an had arrived early and waved to them happily.
Fu Huaiying looked up and found that the young marquis had a good appearance and loved to wear red clothes, which made him look as beautiful as a peach and plum, and as elegant as a rosy cloud.
Wen Yuhe followed in, thinking of sitting next to Sister Huaiying, but he didn't expect to be a step too late. The two seats next to Fu Huaiying were occupied by Lin Yanan and Wen Chuyan.
"Sister Huaiying..."
"Um?"
Fu Huaiying turned around and saw Lin Yan'an take out a book from his sleeve. "This is for you. I always get a headache when I read. Giving it to you won't waste it."
No reward without merit, she didn't want to accept it at first, but when she saw the book, her hands were faster than her brain and she took it in an instant. She took a close look at it and her eyes lit up. This was the only copy she had been looking for for a long time.
"...Well...thank you very much, young marquis..."
"Sister Huaiying, please don't call me Little Marquis from now on, okay? Just call me Yan'an."
Fu Huaiying had obtained a unique copy, so she liked everyone she saw and agreed without hesitation. "Thank you, Yan An."
Lin Yan'an raised the corners of his mouth. He knew Huai Ying very well. He knew all her likes and dislikes. He would definitely be able to please her every time. Those two from the Wen family would never compete with him.
Wen Chuyan didn't like watching plays in the first place. He came here because he wanted to take his brother and Huaiying out to play. But when he turned around, he saw Lin Yanan and Fu Huaiying whispering to each other below, and he felt unhappy again.
Wen Chuyan raised his hand and patted Fu Huaiying's hand. When he saw her turn around, he said, "Listen carefully."
Fu Huaiying was speechless. It was just listening to a play, not studying. What was there to be serious about?
Lin Yan'an said nothing, just supported himself with his hands and watched Fu Huaiying nod in agreement. However, the smile on his face faded, and he was secretly happy in his heart. Huaiying hated being lectured the most. Even if Wen Chuyan treated her well on weekdays, if he continued like this, Lin Yan'an would have no chance even without taking any action.
Fu Huaiying held her breath, feeling really uncomfortable. She wasn't one to show off her eloquence, but it was hard to let someone else get the upper hand. She raised her eyes, met Wen Chuyan's gaze, and chuckled, "It's just watching a play, not reading. What difference does it make if I listen a few more or a few less?"
Wen Chuyan saw the coldness in her eyes and didn't react for a moment, because he never thought she would retort. She had always been gentle and considerate to him. He raised his eyes and met Lin Yan'an's eyes that were watching the show, and his face gradually sank.
He suppressed his anger and said softly, "I'm sorry, it was just my brother's fault. You can't be distracted during a battle, so I just blurted it out."
Fu Huaiying lowered his eyes, thinking, who would believe that? But he still kept a gentle expression, "I don't mean to blame you, brother, I just said it casually."
When facing his family, Wen Chuyan always acted like a good brother. He didn't look like a victorious general on the battlefield at all. He raised his hand and touched Fu Huaiying's head. "Brother apologizes to you on Huairou's behalf for what she did before. What do you want? Brother will get it for you as an apology."
Since he had already asked, Fu Huaiying naturally would not refuse, "Then brother, I want to be a female official."
To become a court lady, one must not only be highly educated and rank in the top ten in three examinations, but also have a letter of recommendation from the Grand Tutor, the Grand Preceptor, or the Grand Secretary. She knew that Wen Chuyan was a former student of the Grand Tutor, who treated him like his own son. If he asked for it, he would definitely be able to get the letter of recommendation.
Wen Chuyan was slightly startled, but still nodded and agreed, "Okay, brother, I promise you, if you can get into the top ten in the exam in a few days, I will go to the teacher to get a letter of recommendation for you."
Lin Yan'an listened to their conversation and leaned over. "Sister Huaiying, you want to be a court lady? That's easy. If you have a letter of recommendation and the recommendation of three seniors, you don't even need to take the exam. If you want, I will definitely help you."
Fu Huaiying smiled and shook her head. "Thank you. It's great that you have this intention. However, I still want to try it myself."
Lin Yanan nodded, a little disappointed, "Okay then, if you don't want to take the exam anymore, just tell me anytime."
Fu Huaiying looked back at him, and seeing the sincerity in his eyes that didn't seem fake, she became less wary of him.
"good."
"Sister Huaiying, have you ever been to the academy?"
Fu Huaiying shook her head. "No, only my two brothers and sisters have been there. I naturally didn't have that blessing."
Lin Yan'an was not worried that she would not pass the exam because she had never been to the academy. In her previous life, she had never been to the academy, but she still got the top spot. However, she did not get the recommendation letter in her previous life, so she did not become an official in the court. With him in this life, no matter whether Wen Chuyan could get it or not, he would be her backup plan.
Seeing Lin Yan'an deep in thought, Fu Huaiying smiled and said, "I also read a little at home on weekdays. Besides, the exams are coming up soon, so there's no point in going to the academy."
She had many books in her hands, most of which were rare copies, left to her by her mother. After her mother died, Wen Shuangye sent people to search the house, thinking that her mother would leave her gold and silver jewelry, but she didn't know that what her mother left her was the foundation for her survival.
Lin Yanan looked at her, a little surprised, "Sister, how do you know what I'm thinking?"
"Just now I said I had never been to the academy, and you were distracted. You must be thinking about something."
"Sister is so smart."
The play was about to end, and Fu Huaiying didn't even listen carefully. The troupe owner kept asking how Wen Chuyan was doing and insisted on letting them listen to one more song.
Wen Chuyan was a military general and was not very good at dealing with such enthusiasm. After refusing several times, he had no choice but to agree, so they sat down and listened to another song.
Fu Huaiying didn't like watching plays very much, but the person on the stage looked more and more familiar the more she looked at him. She squinted her eyes and stared at him, but was caught red-handed. The person was spinning the folding fan in his hand, but his eyes were staring at her.
She lowered her eyes, picked up the tea beside her, took a sip, and pretended not to see it.
Wen Yuhe had no intention of watching the show. Fu Huaiying was blocked so tightly that he couldn't even stick his head out to say a few words. Lin Yan'an had been trying to stir up trouble these past few times, making Sister Huaiying even more impatient with him. If he didn't find an opportunity to make amends, Sister Huaiying would really dislike him.
Fu Huaiying lowered her head and drank tea, but she was thinking about when she had seen this person before. She always had a photographic memory. If she had never seen him before, she would not feel familiar. She must have seen him somewhere.
After the opera ended, Wen Chuyan stood up and said, "It's noon now. How about we go to Fangding Tower for lunch?"
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