Outside the woods, Nian stood behind Nan Yi. "Sister Tong is quite capable, to be valued by Consort Yi and the wife of Prince Duoluo. It turns out that you are not as indifferent to fame and fortune as you appear."
She couldn't understand why, despite her painstaking efforts to cultivate relationships and navigate the social circles of noblewomen, Tong Shi, who had done nothing, could gain the favor of Consort Yi and the protection of the wife of Prince Duoluo.
Unbeknownst to Nian, Nan Yi's acquaintance with Zi Yi stemmed from an unexpected rescue. The fact that the Princess Consort of the Prince of Duoluo valued Zi Yi was merely out of consideration for her.
As for Consort Yi, it was Nan Yi's courage in standing up for her that earned him her favor.
In this world, every event has a cause and an effect; it's a cycle of cause and effect.
Nan Yi didn't even turn his head, and chuckled lightly, "Little sister Nian is just jealous. There's nothing I can do about it. That's her skill, her personal charm. You wouldn't understand."
"I'm jealous of you? Sister Tong hasn't changed her temper at all, she's ridiculously arrogant." The gentle expression on Madam Nian's face faded, and she became forceful.
"Don't think that just because I've been spoiling you lately, you've gained a different place in my heart. The way you pretend not to want to compete for my favor is just a little trick I can't see through, but you can see it all clearly."
But the master just fell for her tricks, which made Nian Shi furious and resentful.
She dared not use this tactic, for if she couldn't control the degree of its application, she could easily suffer more harm than good.
Upon hearing this, Nan Yi couldn't help but sneer, laughing uncontrollably. Nian Shi was baffled by her laughter.
After laughing enough, Nan turned her head, a hint of pity in her eyes, and gently shook her head. "Nian Feixu, in your eyes, what am I? Competing for favor, tricks, is that all you do all day? How pathetic."
Upon hearing this, Nian's face darkened. "I'm pitiful? Who's pitiful, really?"
Nan Yi didn't answer, but took a step forward slowly. Suddenly, he asked Nian Shi, "Sister Nian, what is love in your eyes? Also, have you ever loved someone? The kind of love that is genuine and without any calculation, that asks for nothing in return and without expecting anything in return? Do you have that kind of love?"
This question stumped Madam Nian. She was speechless for a moment, and after thinking for a while, she couldn't figure out how that situation could have happened. To love someone... she certainly loved her master.
How could one expect nothing in return, nothing in return?
When she married him, not only she, but her family also had high hopes for her.
Being in love is one thing, but if in the future, when the master ascends to that position, the Nian family will have contributed to the succession and will rise to the highest ranks of the court. Her family will enjoy wealth and glory, and she will hold power. Naturally, her position by the master's side will be even more secure.
Without scheming, let alone her, no one living in the Forbidden City could do that.
Lady Nian didn't care, her eyes full of disdain. Hadn't Lady Tong tasted the bitter fruit of her scheming yet? The master knew that the Nian family had played a trick on the Tong family in demoting them to commoners, but he remained silent and continued to favor her.
Without scheming or taking action, the Tong family has oversimplified everything.
"Sister Tong, could it be that you're saying your love for Master is selfless and unconditional? Don't make it sound so noble, I don't believe it. Perhaps what you're asking for is more precious than reward or result. Am I right, Sister Tong?"
Nan Yi was surprised that Nian was so clever, hitting the nail on the head right away.
Yes, what she seeks is rare and precious, for "I only ask for one heart, to stay together until our hair turns white."
"Are you out of your mind? One heart? Where in this world can you find one heart?" Lady Nian couldn't help but laugh.
“Whether it exists or not is one thing, but haven’t you ever longed for the annual catkins?” Nan Yi said.
Ms. Nian's heart stirred slightly. As a woman, who hasn't had such longings? However, knowing she shouldn't think about it, she could only helplessly put it aside and occasionally dream about it.
"The person we married is destined to be impossible. As long as you have me in your heart, I don't care whether you are a devoted person or not."
“But I care, that’s what makes me different from you, so I stay in my own yard and don’t come out.” At this point, Nan Yi’s tone changed, “Nian Feixu, why won’t you let me go even though I’m hiding? You’ve implicated my family and caused the Tong family to be wiped out, leaving only my two sisters and me. Nian Feixu, tell me, how should I thank you?”
Ms. Nian was taken aback, her expression slightly trembling. "What did Sister Tong say? I don't understand." At the same time, she thought to herself that Ms. Tong seemed to know something and was going to confront her.
"Now you know how to play dumb, but when you were harming my Tong family, why didn't you show any mercy?" Nan Yi stared at her coldly. Then, he heard a strange noise in the woods. Nan Yi's expression turned cold, and he slowly walked forward.
"What do you mean by not being lenient? Sister Tong's family has suffered a misfortune, and I feel deeply sorry for her. Please accept my condolences, sister."
A hint of sorrow appeared on Ms. Nian's face, but there was not a trace of guilt in her eyes.
Nan was filled with rage and gritted her teeth, thinking, "She said she wanted revenge, but Fourth Master forbade it. Well, even if she doesn't die, she should at least be taught a lesson."
Don't blame her, it's what the Nian family brought on themselves.
Nan Yi made a tough decision and moved once again toward the source of the unusual activity in the forest.
Li Yi and Li Er, who were following behind Nan Yi Nian, also noticed the anomaly. One stayed behind while the other rushed back to the camp to report to their master.
"What? There are wolves in the forest?" Upon hearing Li Er's report, Yinzhen's expression immediately changed. "Why would there be wolves? Consort Yi is holding a banquet there; someone should have scouted the area beforehand."
Li Er: "This servant doesn't know either; perhaps it was an accidental intrusion."
Yinzhen's face darkened, and he shouted, "What an unexpected turn of events! What are you all standing there for? Go and issue orders immediately: order the guards to evacuate the women and the archers to drive away the wolves."
"twitter."
We absolutely cannot allow anything to go wrong.
A sense of fear rose in Yinzhen's heart, and he rushed into the forest as fast as he could.
Nan Yi was determined to teach Nian a lesson, so he charged straight towards where the wolf pack was.
Nian was completely unaware of the impending danger. As soon as Nan left, she followed, wanting to hear what else Tong had to say.
With a wolf's howl, Nian was so frightened that her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground. Nan sneered and then stopped moving.
"What are you standing there for? Help me up! We have to run!" Mrs. Nian shouted in a hoarse voice.
"Why should I? If anyone's going to run, it'll be me alone. Do you think I'm the kind of person who repays kindness with ingratitude?" Nan Yi said with a mocking laugh. She didn't leave, but stayed put, waiting for the wolf to come.
"What? You want to abandon me?" Madam Nian's expression changed drastically. Her gentleness vanished, replaced by a ferocious and pale face. She roared in shock and anger, "If I had known how ruthless you were, I would never have let you off so easily."
“The one who is vicious is not me, it is you. You have repeatedly schemed against me and the Tong family. Your hearts are black. I have repeatedly tried to avoid you, but you have relentlessly pressured me, causing my Tong family to be demoted and then wiped out.”
The murderer is dead, but it was because of the Nian family's scheming that the Tong family suffered the subsequent disaster.
"Nian Feixu, the Tong family lost twenty-three lives. Aren't you afraid? They died violent deaths, and sooner or later they will come to take your lives. The Lvyun siblings have already paid with their lives, and it will be your turn. Just wait. If you blame me, it's okay. At worst, one life will pay with another. I'm not afraid of death. Hehe, you're different."
Nian was so terrified she almost lost control of her bladder. She wanted to escape, but her legs were so weak she couldn't stand up. Tong wouldn't help her, so she turned and crawled out of the woods, trembling.
At this moment, Nian was completely devoid of her former demeanor.
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