Chapter 26 Bite Him She sneered inwardly, accusing him, "You're bullying me again..."
Shen Qinglu seemed confused, her beautiful face filled with bewilderment.
Such a contradiction only evoked regret in Granny Yu's eyes.
If the cousin were a good person, there might still be a chance to fight for the future. Unfortunately, she has a childlike temperament and speaks and acts like a child. Even though she has improved a lot compared to before, it is still difficult for her to find a good marriage.
"Madam..." She wanted to remind Shen Linlang, but was afraid that her mistress's loss of composure would be seen by passing servants. She was even more puzzled and confused by the scene before her.
Shen Linlang was in pain, tears streaming down her face, but she didn't care about anything else.
After an unknown amount of time, she gradually regained her senses and slowly released Shen Qinglu. Her hazy gaze swept over her again and again, as if trying to discern something from the face that looked so much like her sister-in-law.
After a while, he said, "Ali, I'll take you back."
They had only taken two steps when Xia Chan hurried over.
Her face was pale, and she looked obviously weak, her eyes filled with anxiety. "Miss, I've finally found you."
"Xia Chan, are you all better?" Shen Qinglu asked innocently, exchanging a glance with her.
She quickly said that she should be fine, bowed to Shen Linlang, and then came over to help Shen Qinglu.
Shen Qinglu waved to Shen Linlang, "Xia Chan and I are going back, you don't need to see us off."
Shen Linlang looked at Shen Qinglu, who seemed completely unaware, with an extremely complex and incomprehensible expression.
"Madam, what's wrong with you?" Granny Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I..." Shen Linlang choked up for a moment, swallowing back the words that were about to come out.
She couldn't bring herself to say that she suspected her daughter wasn't her daughter, nor could she convince herself that all these speculations were just her own wild imagination.
In the end, all she could say was, "I don't know either."
But the moment Shen Qinglu turned around, the pitiful innocence on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a deep indifference. She glanced at Liufang Xiaozhu on the other side of the water, her eyes filled with sarcasm.
There was still some puddles of water from the rain a few days ago in a shallow depression. The water was trapped in the small mud pit and would dry up little by little without human intervention, just like in her previous life.
It was only because someone took her out of her predicament that her shallow, weak pool of water was able to flow into rivers, lakes, and seas, and witness the vastness of the world's waters.
In this life, she can only save herself!
As she walked, she suddenly stopped and then slowly moved forward until she reached the water.
From her vantage point, she was looking directly at a window of Liufang Xiaozhu.
Xia Chan followed closely behind her and said, "That's the eldest young lady's room. If the lights were on at night, you might even see her combing her hair by the window."
She looked down at the spot beneath her feet, where there were obvious marks left by someone's footsteps, and slowly curled her lips into a sneer.
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The lights illuminated the water, making it shimmer and sparkle.
The pavilions and waterside terraces reflected in the shimmering water made the world seem even more prosperous.
The window, carved with auspicious symbols, was half-closed, and the light shone through the silk gauze, casting a warm and lustrous glow, like the radiance of a bright pearl.
On this side of the water, everything appears unreal.
The shoreline directly opposite the window, with its best view, is frequented by its regulars. Dressed in dark clothes, they are barely noticeable in the night, blending seamlessly into the darkness.
The air was cool, but Yu Qingxue seemed oblivious. The darkness gave her a blatant facade, allowing her to openly express her feelings and release her emotions without restraint.
She was enjoying herself, completely absorbed, when suddenly a strong gust of wind seemed to come from behind her, and before she could react, she was already plunging into the water.
"Thump"
Water surged in from all sides, and she swallowed a lot of water at once. She struggled desperately, bobbing up and down in the water, when suddenly she met a pair of eyes that seemed to burn with ghostly fire, staring at her coldly, like a deadly, alluring ghost.
Before she could shout, the place was already empty.
It's that wretched child!
"What's that sound?" A servant from Liufang Xiaozhu heard the commotion, came out with a lantern, and exclaimed, "Someone has fallen into the water!"
She panicked immediately, swallowed another large mouthful of water, and choked, thrashing about.
The noise was quite loud and quickly attracted more attention.
As those people headed towards the water, Shen Qinglu tried to avoid them by walking in the opposite direction, but unexpectedly, her path was blocked.
Tonight, the sky is overcast and there are no stars.
She had to admit that some people, even in the dark and dressed in black, still shone like a beacon, illuminating wherever they went.
But when she saw that cold, jade-like face, she almost swore.
That Mu Lao Jiu!
"You stab people in the back; I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
Mu Hanshi's voice, as soft as falling snow, sounded especially chilling on such a night.
She didn't answer, but kept dashing left and right, back and forth, and no matter which direction she wanted to leave, some people could appear in front of her with perfect accuracy.
The person in the water should have been rescued. If they couldn't get out soon, things might get complicated.
Thinking of this, she decided to stop pretending and glared at him fearlessly, "You don't know anything, so what right do you have to criticize me?"
"Seeing is believing. All I see is you secretly plotting to kill others."
"What do you mean by 'seeing is believing'? That's because you have bad eyesight. If we're talking about character, aren't you the one who's the worst? What are you, a man, doing wandering around someone's backyard in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? Are you going to put on a respectable act in public but secretly be a womanizer?"
Back when she was at the Marquis's residence, she felt that there was something wrong between this person and Yu Liuzhu. Could it be that they were exchanging glances and making a secret appointment to meet at night?
Pooh!
"Get out of my way, or I'll call for help."
Mu Hanshi remained motionless, his demeanor cold and aloof.
The commotion over there grew louder and louder, and the light from several lanterns converged on it. Shen Qinglu became increasingly anxious; if she was delayed any longer, her plans might have to change.
She steeled her resolve, devised a plan, and did the opposite of what was expected. She grabbed him and said, "If you don't let me go, I'll shout that you've been lusting after me and are trying to do something indecent to me."
When they made physical contact, she could clearly feel the other person's stiffness, but strangely, they didn't push her away.
"open."
The voice, as soft as falling snow, seemed to begin to drift away.
"I won't let go!" she said stubbornly. "I'll only let go if you let go."
"Your character is so despicable, yet you still dare to dream of currying favor with the Marquis's mansion." As Mu Hanshi finished speaking, with a flick of his wrist, she was thrown out and fell to the ground.
The drizzle, which had started sometime earlier, pattered on her face, but it was the rain that dampened her heart. Perhaps it was the night that made her vulnerable, or perhaps it was the thought of those who had protected her in the past that made her want to cry for no reason.
Silent tears streamed down her face, her dark eyes filled with sorrow, helplessness, and grief...
Through her hazy vision, she saw Mu Han frowning, as if he was enduring something, probably because he disliked, despised, and loathed her.
She sneered inwardly, accusingly saying, "You're bullying me again!"
A moment later, Mu Hanshi arrived in front of her, looking down at her.
She appears in the world with the grace of a cedar tree, her spirit pure and her bones cold, aloof from the mortal world. She is like the bright, cold moon, or like cool jade, as if a barrier stands between her and the path of life.
She couldn't overcome it, nor could she push it down; all that remained was resentment!
The fine rain made it even harder for her to open her eyes, and her vision became even more blurred. Perhaps it was her imagination, but she actually saw a slight ripple in those dark and still eyes.
It's very small and subtle, like this gentle drizzle.
Then, for some reason, the other person reached out to her.
Those hands were extremely beautiful, with distinct joints, as elegant and graceful as jade bamboo.
She grabbed it and bit down hard.
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