Lin Youning didn’t wait long for the news; Hailan had already inquired about it, while Shanmoi had not yet returned from the Xu Mansion.
"I’ve already found out outside. The Xu Mansion wants to send the person to the estate and then take in a concubine for Young General Xu. However, Miss Wu disagreed and caused an uproar in the mansion, making Mrs. Xu Sr. sick with anger. General Xu, in his rage, ordered Young General Xu to divorce her, and that’s when Miss Wu stord out and ca to us," Hailan said without elaborating further, but Lin Youning understood.
"If there’s anything else, just say it all. I’m curious to hear what she has to say and what else she might do."
Hailan, seeing that the lady saw through it, continued, "The servants in the mansion heard that when Miss Wu stord out of the Xu Mansion, she was shouting along the way that you were seducing both the father and son of the Xu family. Now the whole Capital is talking about this. In my opinion, you shouldn’t take this matter to heart. After all, General Xu confessed his feelings on the street, and everyone in the Capital knows. As for Young General Xu, people in the Capital would only think Miss Wu is venting her anger on you."
Lin Youning chuckled lightly, "Are you saying that everyone in the Capital already knows that Miss Wu has always been wary of ?"
Hailan remained silent, more surprised at how the lady knew this.
Lin Youning looked at her astonished face and couldn’t help but smile, "You’re wondering how I know, aren’t you? I knew you were hiding so things from to spare my feelings. Sotis I understand, so I don’t bring it up. But you’re oversimplifying this. People in the Capital would wonder why Miss Wu is wary of , unless she found out that I had sothing with Young General Xu. When I hear these things, I think like that too, let alone outsiders."
Hailan, hearing the lady say this, beca even more anxious, "Let others say whatever they want, you shouldn’t take it to heart. I see things clearly. Now that Miss Wu has ended up in this situation, she won’t let others have it easy, and she can’t involve anyone else. She always looked down on you since you were young and wanted to suppress you. Now that she sees you’re doing well, she naturally feels uncomfortable."
Lin Youning saw that Hailan was a bit guilty in her explanation and shook her head with a smile, "There’s nothing on my side. Let soone go to the Xu Mansion and check on Mrs. Xu Sr. since she fell sick. Let’s just let it go. There’s no need to be too petty, the Xu Mansion will give us an explanation."
Hailan nodded, no longer wishing to discuss the matter with the lady for fear of affecting her mood, but before they could send soone, a person from the Xu Mansion arrived.
Lin Youning didn’t expect Xu Kuan. From their last eting to now, seeing him again felt like a lifeti had passed, as if she returned to the night Xu Kuan said he wanted to marry her. Xu Kuan looked much older, his eyes staring silently at you, seemingly seeing through everything.
"Everyone, leave. I have sothing to say to the young lady," Xu Kuan entered the flower hall, sat down, and imdiately dismissed the servants inside.
Hailan did not move, and the young maids dared not move either. Hailan looked at her lady, who nodded, allowing them to leave, but she felt a bit worried, fearing that Marquis might misunderstand, given General Xu’s past words of affection for the lady.
"If General Xu has sothing to say, just say it," Lin Youning, knowing his temperant, refrained from saying more.
Xu Kuan only looked at her, and after a while, he finally spoke, "Seeing that you’re doing well, I’m at ease. I knew when I confessed on the street that you’d never choose . Gu Yifeng has you in his heart, and the relationship you once had is gone, so he wouldn’t hesitate. But I still wanted to tell you my feelings. During these years at the border, every night, I thought of you the most, always feeling that there’s sothing in the Capital I can’t let go of."
Lin Youning kept her head down, looking at the teacup in her hands, without interrupting him or stopping him from speaking further. She understood Xu Kuan’s temperant; if you don’t let him finish, he’ll keep looking for opportunities to speak, so it was better to let him say it all at once.
Xu Kuan raised an eyebrow, looking at her, pleased with her approach; there was a smile in his eyes, "See, I knew you understood , even though we didn’t spend much ti together. You know what I’m like and how to handle , just like I know you’re not as fragile as you appear. You have a little temper in you too."
Lin Youning laughed, "You’re right about everything."
She sighed deeply, reflecting on how quickly things change. When she first returned to life, she thought she could marry Xu Kuan, but who could have predicted the way things would unfold, leading her to the person she truly loves.
Xu Kuan, hearing her words, had a hint of sadness in his eyes, "Ning, haven’t you wondered how I’ve been these years? Haven’t you thought of even once?"
Lin Youning, caught off guard by his passionate gaze, didn’t react imdiately. This stance of theirs ignited jealousy in Gu Yifeng, who returned at that mont.
He’d rushed back upon hearing that Xu Kuan had co to the mansion, only to find them gazing deeply at each other.
Gu Yifeng’s heart felt like it was being ripped out as he hurriedly moved to Ning’s side, shielding her from Xu Kuan and pulling her into an embrace.
Lin Youning was startled by his sudden entrance, but as soon as she recognized his familiar scent, she relaxed into his arms.
Gu Yifeng felt her body relax, his initial anger dissipating, yet his expression remained unpleasant, "I heard soone caused trouble at the mansion today? How are you handling it? For a person like that, there’s no need to be courteous. Why make yourself uncomfortable? You don’t need to save face for anyone."
His words, spoken in Xu Kuan’s presence, amused Lin Youning. Brother really is quite jealous.
Knowing he was jealous, Lin Youning sensibly remained silent, as Gu Yifeng kept her in his arms but turned to face Xu Kuan.
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