"Husband, do you also think I did something wrong?"
Before Ye Fulang finished speaking, he heard the person sitting at the desk look up at him. The flickering candlelight reflected her slightly red eyes and slightly hunched back. In an instant, the unfinished words were choked in his throat and he could no longer speak.
After being married for more than ten years, he had only seen his lover look decadent and sad once, when he failed the imperial examinations for several consecutive years. In front of outsiders, she was the serious and dignified mistress of the Ye family. In front of Ye Qingyue, she was a strict mother. In front of him, she was a respectful and considerate wife.
Ye Fulang knew how difficult it was for her, her obsession, and that she had to bear all the hardships and sadness alone. Because of this, he was in a dilemma.
"The wife."
Ye Ying hugged Mr. Ye's waist tightly. The latter buried her face in his arms, her body trembling slightly, and she sobbed with tears in her voice: "Mr. Ye, please don't interfere in this matter, okay?"
"I……"
Ye Fulang's hand gently stroked Ye Ying's back, feeling the fragility and sadness of the person in his arms. Thinking of his daughter in the woodshed, he looked blank and at a loss.
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Provincial school.
On the table, a book fluttered in the wind. Shen Ci supported his smooth chin with one hand, his brows slightly furrowed, and he looked a little absent-minded.
It had been five days since Lu Ying saw him so absent-minded.
Is it because Ye Qingyue didn’t come?
The provincial examination was over, and Ye Qingyue, who had won the first place in the imperial examination, no longer needed to come to the provincial school. Lu Ying just thought that he was missing Ye Qingyue.
Lu Ying retracted her gaze, picked up a book and opened it, resisting the urge to go up and talk to him.
Chen Ci is with Ye Qingyue, Lu Ying, you should keep your distance.
Even so, Lu Ying's heart was still confused.
She was upset. After class, she picked up her school box and was about to leave with her maid, but she never expected Shen Ci to appear in front of her on his own initiative.
Lu Ying stopped and gently rubbed the strap of the bookcase on her shoulder with her fingertips, restraining the joy hidden in her heart.
The corners of her lips rose slightly, and she said, "Xiao Ci, do you have something to talk to me about?"
Shen Ci nodded, he seemed a little anxious and worried.
[Lu Ying, do you know how Qingyue is doing recently? ]
The curve of Lu Ying's lips suddenly tightened, and she tried hard to keep it from sagging. The comfort in her heart turned into bitterness, but she didn't show it on her face.
"I'm not sure."
Lu Ying really didn't know.
Ever since she personally brought Shen Ci and Ye Qingyue together, Lu Ying has taken the initiative to avoid them and doesn't like to hang out outside.
Apart from going to the provincial school, he practiced martial arts at home.
"Did something happen?" Seeing the worry between Shen Ci's brows, she couldn't help but ask.
Only after Shen Ci finished his gesture did Lu Ying know the reason.
It turned out that Ye Qingyue had made an agreement with Shen Ci before that when she passed the imperial examination, she would confess everything to her family and marry him.
But several days passed and there was still no news from Ye Qingyue.
It’s not that Shen Ci is eager to marry her as soon as possible, but he has been feeling anxious recently.
[Lu Ying, do you think something might have happened to Qingyue?]
Lu Ying's face was solemn. Based on her understanding of Ye Qingyue's character, even if he wanted to marry Shen Ci and was rejected, he shouldn't have done it so quietly.
"Something is indeed not right. Don't worry, let me go to the Ye Mansion and tell you if there is any news."
Shen Ci nodded.
【Lu Ying, thank you.】
Lu Ying pulled the corners of her lips, her smile carrying a hint of bitterness that Shen Ci could hardly detect: "What are you thanking me for? We are friends, aren't we?"
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“Miss, since you like Mr. Shen, why don’t you pursue him.”
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