Su Nan didn't know if she was being shy or simply hadn't thought it through, she just said:
"Think about it carefully, there's no need to rush."
Having served as an official in Su Nan for many years and experienced the ups and downs of officialdom, he considered himself to have a fairly accurate eye for people. Although he had only just met Xiao Bin, he still held him in high regard.
He had witnessed the tacit understanding, familiarity, and trust between Wanwan and him.
As a father, he still hopes his daughter will be happy.
High-ranking families like the Duke of Wei's mansion have complex relationships and too much scheming. Only a year after the Su family's downfall, Su Wanwan was almost swallowed up by the Xu family without leaving a trace.
He didn't want Wanwan to marry into that kind of family and suffer mistreatment again.
The Duke of Baoguo's mansion was actually quite similar.
Things were fine when everyone was at their peak.
Once things start going downhill, women like Wanwan, who have been married before and mistreated by their former in-laws, are easily targeted again.
Su Wanwan returned to her room as if walking on clouds.
A gatekeeper came to report: "Someone outside has sent a message to the young lady, asking her to go out for a while tonight."
Su Wanying replied for her: "It's too late, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Su Wanwan hardly knew anyone here, but she roughly knew who had come to find her.
However, she didn't plan to do anything and went to sleep with Wan Ying.
She's definitely being targeted.
I don't know who they are.
At this time, it was best for her not to make any rash moves that might cause trouble for Lu Xingjian.
...
When Lu Xingjian saw Steward Li return on his own, he expressionlessly picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea.
Steward Li looked at him cautiously, but he couldn't see any emotion in his eyes; they were dark and deep, like an abyss.
There were still a lot of things to finish in the capital, but the emperor quietly left the capital and went to Xuanfu after accepting the congratulatory gifts from his officials on the Winter Solstice.
Despite rushing along the road, what I saw was a scene that would be hard for any man to accept.
Miss Su is such a womanizer.
The next morning, after finishing breakfast, Su Wanwan leisurely went out, saying she was going to buy some things on the street.
Southern Jiangsu naturally wouldn't object.
Su Wanying wondered why she hadn't taken her along, but she didn't say anything more.
As Su Wanwan went out, she still felt like she was being watched, and a chill ran down her spine.
It's as if I've been targeted as prey by a hidden venomous snake.
Thinking of Xiao Bin's instructions before he left yesterday, she felt a little more at ease.
Xuanfu City is not large. After wandering around and taking many twists and turns, Su Wanwan arrived at the residence left by Steward Li without encountering any obstacles.
However, the voices of a young man and woman could be faintly heard from inside the half-closed door.
"Your Majesty, how could you come to Xuanfu without me?"
The girl's voice was slightly tearful and delicate.
That aggrieved look on his face made Su Wanwan outside feel a little sorry for him.
But his hands were clenched tightly.
She recognized the girl; it was none other than Yu Ji, the girl who had been slapped twice by her before.
Are you here to propose marriage to my family?
Yu Ji looked at Lu Xingjian with expectant and nervous eyes.
Passionate and obsessed.
It was as if if he said no, she would lose all hope of living.
Lu Xingjian's tall figure was clearly visible through the crack in the door. He carefully wiped away the girl's tears, treating her like a precious treasure, and his voice was gentle and touching.
"You're already crying? If you get married, will you still be such a crybaby?"
They did not deny the marriage proposal.
The girl reached out and hugged him, her eyes brimming with tears: "I just missed you so much."
Su Wanwan stood still for a few moments, then turned and left.
It turns out that he took such a great risk to come to Xuanfu in person for the sake of Yu Ji.
She almost misunderstood.
They thought he had come looking for her.
I almost made a fool of myself.
Manager Li, who was following behind her, looked embarrassed and escorted Su Wanwan to the door.
"Miss Su, why don't you wait a little longer?"
Su Wanwan chuckled softly, her throat feeling a little dry:
"His Majesty is probably too busy to see me, so I won't waste my time."
Manager Li explained, "It's not that..."
Su Wanwan paused for a moment: "My father has already chosen a marriage for me. From now on, it will be inconvenient for me to go out and show my face in public. I hope Steward Li will understand."
"This..." Even Steward Li, who was usually very adept at handling people, was speechless.
“Miss Yu and you hold different weight in the master’s heart,” Steward Li said, making a final attempt to salvage the situation.
Su Wanwan glanced at him and said in a light tone, "Miss Yu is young and energetic. Her youth and vitality are something that women my age can't match."
"Steward Li, you should understand what I mean."
What man doesn't love a bright and beautiful young girl?
Su Wanwan was just a withered flower who had been married before; it was only a matter of time before she was rejected.
There are countless bright and beautiful young women, one after another, like crops in the field, one crop after another.
Miss Yu is gone, but Miss Li, Miss Zhang, and Miss Wang are here instead.
Su Wanwan will only grow older day by day, and will never be able to turn back into a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl.
Scenes like today will continue to unfold in the future.
Unlike Empress Xia, Su Wanwan would not be a resentful woman who waits for him to have a moment of respite before he can even glance at her.
Steward Li remained silent, watching Su Wanwan's carriage depart that evening.
To be honest, he was somewhat moved when he learned that Yu Ji had ridden alone out of the capital to chase after the Emperor's carriage to Xuanfu.
For a young woman to travel 300 miles through freezing snow and desolate mountains is truly admirable and moving.
When it comes to the Emperor, beauty is not scarce; what is scarce is genuine sincerity.
Although Yu Ji and the Emperor did not spend much time together, she had genuine feelings for each other.
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