"Well... that..."
Zhao Wenrong hesitated for a mont, but Shen Ying took over, "You want to ask about the man with the surna Zheng just now?"
Zhao Wenrong nodded repeatedly, "I knew you heard it, but I couldn't see him when I ca out just now, he..."
"You hadn't been inside long before he left by himself," Liu Qingyan said.
Zhao Wenrong blinked and nodded understandingly.
Then Shen Ying asked, "Did Miss Yushu ask you to entertain him?"
"No, she didn't." Zhao Wenrong scratched his head awkwardly, "It's just that I..."
Zhao Wenrong didn't suspect Lin Yushu because it was obvious she'd forgotten about Zheng Mo Sheng, and even when they t again, she had no reaction.
However, n naturally have a sense of vigilance towards rivals, so when he returned the courtesy, he subconsciously looked for the other person's whereabouts.
Liu Qingyan smiled and said, "Maybe because Miss Lin didn't care much about him, he looked a bit disappointed and left."
Zhao Wenrong nodded repeatedly to show he understood.
"But he..."
Shen Ying was halfway through speaking when her eyes suddenly flickered, and she stopped.
"Is there another person?"
Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan also sensed the sa thing, and Liu Qingyan's expression darkened as she frowned and said, "They went to the backyard."
"The backyard?"
Zhao Wenrong was taken aback; wasn't the backyard where he and Lin Yushu's bridal chamber was?
Zhao Wenrong instinctively started to move backward, while so clueless guests nearby wanted to approach but felt an inexplicable force gently push them as they saw Zhao Wenrong hurrying into the backyard.
The three of them, Lu Zheng, exchanged a glance and then followed.
...
In the backyard, Zheng Mo Sheng and his senior brother, who had urged him to et Lin Yushu again, climbed over the wall and entered.
Compared to Zheng Mo Sheng, his senior brother looked a bit paler but had eyes like stars and was quite handso with a presentable appearance.
"Senior brother, isn't this inappropriate..." Zheng Mo Sheng hesitated.
"What's wrong with it?" Qu Huan sneered, "She agreed to marry you in the future; how can she go back on her word? You know our master taught us to always keep our promises."
Zheng Mo Sheng replied with a bitter expression, "That was just a childish joke from when we were young."
"And you took it seriously for six or seven years?" Qu Huan raised his eyebrows, "At least ask for clarity; if she rembers her promise, we'll take her away."
"Ah this..."
"Maybe she got married just because she couldn't wait for you?" Qu Huan continued, "Maybe she just didn't dare to leave with you in front of everyone? After all, she doesn't know your capabilities."
Zheng Mo Sheng's eyes flickered, and his breathing beca heavy, obviously moved by the words.
The two quietly entered the backyard and quickly reached the master bedroom.
Two maids stood at the door, ready to follow Lin Yushu's orders. Suddenly, they felt a weakness envelope them, and then, everything went black as they slowly collapsed into a deep sleep.
Zheng Mo Sheng licked his lips, stopped casting, and nervously rubbed his hands together before mustering the courage to push open the bedroom door.
...
"Why is Zhao Lang back so soon? Is there sothing you need to ask?"
Lin Yushu sat at the bedside, thinking Zhao Wenrong had returned, and quickly looked up, only to see Zheng Mo Sheng and another man entering.
"Zheng Da..." Lin Yushu froze for a mont, hastily stood up, and as soon as she uttered the two words, she was compelled to stop, her eyes flickering, her heart in turmoil.
Clearly, Zheng Mo Sheng couldn't have entered with the Zhao Family's permission, and with a glance, she saw the two unconscious maids at the door.
What was he planning to do?
What has Zheng Mo Sheng been through all these years?
Lin Yushu suppressed her anxiety and asked, "I wonder what brings Brother Zheng here today?"
Zheng Mo Sheng opened his mouth, took a deep breath, and said emotionally, "Yushu, do you rember our ti together before?"
Lin Yushu was montarily bewildered, "The days before?"
The Lin Family and the Zheng Family used to be neighbors, both wealthy families in Tonglin County, so they got along well. And unlike in Hua Country, the customs in Great Jing were much more open, so Lin Yushu and Zheng Mo Sheng played well together as children.
But the Zheng Family suddenly moved away seven or eight years ago!
Lin Yushu instinctively recalled the days when the Zheng Family were neighbors, and then, as if rembering sothing, her expression changed.
Zheng Mo Sheng's eyes lit up, "You rember, don't you? We always played as a pair, and you promised to marry when we grew up."
Lin Yushu couldn't help but smile wryly, not expecting Zheng Mo Sheng to rember these things...
Alright, she rembered these things too; after all, they were already ten years old at the ti and could rember things well. But who would take such things seriously! Not even as credible as an arranged engagent by elders.
However, Lin Yushu was a smart girl. Zheng Mo Sheng was easy to talk to, but the way his senior brother looked at her was not right. Coupled with the two maids fainting at the door, Lin Yushu dared not act rashly and only said to Zheng Mo Sheng, "Brother Zheng, we were young and it was just a joke, and your family moved away with no contact since. Now that I'm married, we're no longer destined to be together."
Without waiting for Zheng Mo Sheng to speak, Lin Yushu continued, "Brother Zheng has an outstanding character and values promises, but unfortunately I'm not fortunate enough for you. I believe Brother Zheng will find soone who truly loves you in the future. If you get married, please let know, and my husband and I will surely visit to offer our blessings."
"Ah this..." Zheng Mo Sheng was at a loss for words.
"Brother Zheng, the Zhao Mansion is a prestigious household in Yizhou, with many servants and nurous nursing hos. You never know when soone might co. While it's fine for , Brother Zheng should be careful. Why don't I escort you out?" Lin Yushu said, seemingly concerned.
"That's not necessary." Zheng Mo Sheng waved, "re mortals don't concern ."
Lin Yushu's pupils contracted.
"I..." Zheng Mo Sheng opened his mouth but didn't say anything in the end. He sighed, cupped his hands randomly, "I was overthinking it, sigh, I'm leaving. By the way, I don't live in Yizhou; I was just passing through Tonglin County these past few days... never mind, it's nothing..."
Without waiting for Lin Yushu to speak, Zheng Mo Sheng turned and left.
Seeing Zheng Mo Sheng exit the bedroom, pick up his pace, and effortlessly climb over the wall, Lin Yushu also couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then she saw the young man who had been with Zheng Mo Sheng glance at her subtly just as he was climbing over the wall.
That glance sent a chill rising from the bottom of Lin Yushu's feet.
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