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"Of course, I can't agree to that," A-Song protested, rubbing her face which was sore from smiling too much. "They didn't succeed in poisoning you this time, but what about next time? As long as you remain unharmed, they definitely won't give up. Miss, you shouldn't take the risk. If something happens, it will be too late for us to regret!"
"Exactly," Sister Yun added, her face filled with disapproval.
"Miss," Qin'er spoke up, her tone extremely gentle, "After you went to Chen Residence, everyone was very worried about you, fearing something might happen. With the issue of the Contraceptive Poison now arising, if it weren't for Sister Yun stopping them, they would have torn down Chen Residence and killed Chen Yan'er without hesitation..." This was the truth; for them, the miss was not just their master but also family.
Watching them each take turns to persuade her without leaving any room for her to interject, Xuanyuan Rui pouted and kept his gaze fixed on Qing Luan, fearing she might impulsively return to Chen Residence...
Listening to their angry concerns, Qing Luan smiled and nodded. "Going back is out of the question. I'm just curious about what Young Marquis will think after learning about Lin Ya's actions. By the way, A-Song, look into whether Lin Ya is engaged or has someone she fancies. If she does, find a way to ruin it. Hmph! Being scorned or abandoned should make her feel ashamed enough to take drastic measures. Let's see if she has the guts to do it!"
If others couldn't bear to act against her, then they shouldn't blame her for being ruthless! This matter originally had little conflict with Lin Ya, but since she foolishly insisted on getting involved, she shouldn't blame Qing Luan for being heartless.
"Understood!" Upon hearing the miss's plans and arrangements, A-Song's lips broke into a wide smile.
Everyone was assigned tasks by Qing Luan, and in the blink of an eye, Xuanyuan Rui found himself alone in the secret chamber.
He watched the man pacing around the chamber with curiosity about everything and felt a headache coming on. Qing Luan remained silent, fearing that if she spoke up, he would latch onto her words.
"Impressive!" He hadn't observed closely when others were present. Now that he took a good look around, he realized that the layout of the secret chamber had been thoughtfully designed; for instance, the passageway leading to Ruyi Tower was something no one would notice. When A-Song brought him in here, he found it quite unbelievable.
If someone wanted to investigate Ruyi Tower, even with determination they wouldn't uncover anything; from the outside, it seemed impossible for such a space to exist. Yet here it was utilized perfectly, filling him with admiration. Everything inside was simple and practical; there were no hidden treasures or jewels—likely established specifically for discussions.
Turning back with a smile to glance at the person lounging on the soft couch who seemed oblivious to his presence as she rested her eyes, his smile grew even gentler. " Luan'er, who designed this place?" If possible, he would like to create something similar in his own residence.
"I did," Qing Luan replied briefly without opening her eyes upon hearing his question.
“ Luan'er,” upon hearing that this was her design, his eyes lit up, and his smile became even more ingratiating. Unfortunately, the Qing Luan who was resting with her eyes closed didn’t notice at all. “Help me design one too, okay?”
“Sure,” Qing Luan replied without a second thought. Hearing this response, Xuanyuan Rui grinned widely, but his smile faded when Qing Luan added the second half of her sentence: “You’ll have to pay; it won’t be cheap!”
“Bad girl,” seeing the smile that she couldn’t suppress at the corners of her mouth, Xuanyuan Rui muttered in feigned annoyance.
Upon hearing his comment, Qing Luan opened her Black Eyes and looked at Xuanyuan Rui, whose expression was a mix of helplessness and amusement. She wondered aloud, “You’re really strange. We’ve only met twice; why are you so clingy? Aren’t you afraid I’ll sell you out?” Although it was a joke, human hearts were hard to read. Deceit could turn even blood relatives against each other; how much more so for them?
“As long as you’re willing!” Xuanyuan Rui replied seriously this time.
“I’m not just a merchant,” seemingly ignoring his answer, Qing Luan murmured softly, “I’m also the Fourth Miss of the Chen Family. I let them think I’m a money tree while hiding that Jade Pavilion is mine and that Ruyi Tower is also mine. I want them to do everything they can to take this place… now even the emperor is getting involved…”
“The emperor is getting involved?” Xuanyuan Rui was somewhat taken aback; how did he not know about this?
“I’m playing with fire here. Those who follow me will either live in wealth or lose their heads. You have such a bright future ahead; why waste your time here with me?” She disregarded his surprise and expressed the gravity of the situation calmly.
“Don’t you want me?” Hearing her words made him inexplicably feel a sharp pain in his heart for her efforts and loneliness.
“I can’t afford you,” she shook her head, smiling somewhat dreamily.
Her connection with the Young Marquis was merely because he wanted to use her first; otherwise, she wouldn’t have bothered with him at all. Her life was already hanging by a thread, no longer under her control, so she didn’t want to drag more people into it.
Because of this, Zhao Yun had been kept at Bailu Academy, while Tide and her elder sister remained outside the city. Even if something happened, ensuring their safety was her own wish.
Others watched her with a smile, observing the changes in the world, but even she did not know which path to take in the future. It seemed as though she was orchestrating everything for others, yet such calculations had ensnared her as well.
"Five years ago, after I met you on the mountain, I was curious about how a girl like you could exist. When you mentioned buying that mountain, my curiosity only grew... But then, something happened in my family, and I had to leave in a hurry without looking for you. When I returned to the fishing village, they told me you had left... Over the past few years, I've gone there more than five times, but unfortunately, I never encountered you..." He wasn't saddened by her rejection; there were many things she did not understand.
She was unaware that during these five years, they had been directly intertwined.
His words made Qing Luan's eyes widen in disbelief—this man... stirred an indescribable feeling within her heart, a mix of sweetness and bitterness that softened her inside.
"The fishing village is doing well now; I visited two months ago," Xuanyuan Rui said with a light laugh. "Hehe, it shouldn't be called a village anymore; it should be called a town now—prosperous and peaceful. Uncle Ma and Sister Ma have been talking about you, saying they miss you..." Each time he told himself he went there to search for clues about his father's murder, but every time he ended up looking for her instead. He realized that he had never truly let go until he saw her again.
"You..." Qing Luan felt a twinge of annoyance at his gentleness; her eyes stung with unshed tears, and she felt an overwhelming urge to cry. "That's your business; it has nothing to do with me!" She turned away resolutely, rejecting such tenderness. It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved, but she feared that in the end, he would resent her.
"Then me following you is my business and has nothing to do with you!" He swept away the earlier gloom with a mischievous smile.
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