Chapter 65: Won’t Your Fiancée Be Angry?
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After the elevation of their title, life in the Lin household underwent significant changes.
First, there was an endless stream of people coming to offer congratulations, both those they knew and those they didn’t. Congratulatory gifts piled up, filling an entire room. If it weren’t for the five maids and five servants bestowed by the palace, Ayue alone wouldn’t have been able to manage.
The Lin family used to have a few maids and servants, but not long ago, seeing the decline of the Lin household, they took their deeds of sale and went their separate ways. Recently, the family had been noticeably short-handed, especially Ayue, who was busy all day and had almost no free time.
Now, things were better. She was undoubtedly the head maid, in charge of all the servants in the household. She no longer had to do chores like cleaning herself.
Lin Xiu had taken many days off, and today was the day for his martial arts class. He also had to return books to the library. After many days, he once again came to the Arcane Arts Institute.
The conflict with Yang Xuan had temporarily subsided with his exile from the capital.
Speaking of which, Lin Xiu was quite depressed.
After confirming who was constantly causing him trouble, Lin Xiu had investigated him, and the results were somewhat unexpected.
Although Marquis Yongping’s eldest son wasn’t a righteous person, he wasn’t particularly bad either. He didn’t oppress the common people, nor did he forcibly take women. In the foul-smelling circle of noble children in the capital, he was definitely a breath of fresh air.
Even when the Secret Investigation Department investigated the case of him framing Lin Xiu, they found that the man who died in Pear Flower Garden was a notorious hooligan with even two lives on his hands. He deserved to die but had been able to remain at large because he had bribed the former East City Magistrate.
In other words, that bastard Yang Xuan was only targeting Lin Xiu.
I wonder how charming his fiancée is to have bewitched the eldest son of a First-rank Marquis to this extent, willing to be exiled rather than let Lin Xiu have an easy time.
He was hateful, but also truly pitiful.
It truly fulfilled the old saying, “A simp, a simp, in the end, has nothing.”
Yang Xuan’s exile caused an uproar in the capital these past two days. After all, he was the eldest son of a First-rank Marquis. Even if he was charged with murder, it could have been mitigated. How could he end up like this?
But because this case involved the Noble Consort, the Secret Investigation Department had strictly ordered all those who knew to keep their mouths shut. The details of the case were never leaked.
Of course, this also meant that few people knew about Lin Xiu’s involvement in the matter.
Although this incident had a considerable impact on the Yongping Marquis’s household, it didn’t shake its foundation. If the eldest son couldn’t inherit the title, there was still the second son. The fact that the Emperor didn’t investigate the Yongping Marquis’s responsibility further indicated that the matter ended there.
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Lin Xiu knew that he had indirectly caused the exile of his son, and Marquis Yongping should hate him. However, he wouldn’t do anything to Lin Xiu openly, and he wouldn’t dare to act secretly in the short term, otherwise it would be too obvious, a blatant slap in the face of the Emperor.
Understanding this, Lin Xiu stopped worrying. After returning to the Arcane Arts Institute, he first went to the library to return the books, then read there for a while, calculating the time. He didn’t leave until it was almost time for the martial arts class.
At the entrance of the library, Lin Xiu encountered someone.
Princess Minghe was still dressed in red, just like the first time Lin Xiu saw her. But the way she looked at him was completely different from the first time.
The look of wanting to kill someone couldn’t be hidden.
Lin Xiu could see that Princess Minghe was suppressing herself. Her fists were subconsciously clenched, her breathing heavy. Lin Xiu even felt the surrounding air getting warmer.
Before Princess Minghe completely lost control, Lin Xiu decisively slipped away.
Arcane Arts Institute, training grounds.
Xue Ning’er leaned against a tree, gazing blankly at a certain spot, her expression somewhat lost.
She hadn’t seen Lin Xiu since the birthday banquet.
She had asked Instructor Sun, who said that Lin Xiu had taken a long leave and might not return to class for a while. For some reason, after hearing this, Xue Ning’er felt a bit down.
She was never short of suitors. Wherever she went, there were many people around her, attending to her every need, at her beck and call.
Those people tried every means to make her happy, using all sorts of flowery words to praise and flatter her. Xue Ning’er enjoyed this feeling of being the center of attention.
But Lin Xiu was different from those people.
Although he would also praise her, he never deliberately flattered her. It was precisely because of this that Xue Ning’er liked being with Lin Xiu, because he was genuine, and genuine praise was the most touching.
Also, when chatting with Lin Xiu, she felt very relaxed and comfortable.
Often, Lin Xiu’s casual words would make her very happy. This was a feeling that others couldn’t give her.
However, she hadn’t seen Lin Xiu for almost ten days.
Every time she came to the Arcane Arts Institute for class, Xue Ning’er was full of anticipation. But when she saw that the figure she wanted to see wasn’t among the male students, her hope would turn into disappointment.
She had actually missed him after not seeing him for so long.
He truly understood a woman’s mind, he was handsome, and even his figure was so perfect. Xue Ning’er only knew one such perfect man, and yet, he was taken by that woman…
A surge of jealousy welled up in Xue Ning’er’s heart, and her mood worsened.
Just then, a woman walked over and asked, “Ning’er, what’s wrong? You’ve looked unwell these past few days. Do you have something on your mind?”
Naturally, Xue Ning’er wouldn’t tell anyone what was on her mind, even if this person was her best friend. She just smiled faintly and said, “No, it’s just that those people are always crowding around me, it’s annoying…”
Chen Peipei rolled her eyes at her, “Is this you showing off, showing off, or showing off?”
Xue Ning’er lightly punched her and said, “Nonsense, I’m not showing off. There are quite a few people around you too…”
Chen Peipei sighed, “I thought you were upset about Yang Xuan.”
“Yang Xuan?” Xue Ning’er was quite familiar with Yang Xuan. She asked in confusion, “What happened to Yang Xuan?”
Chen Peipei said in surprise, “Ah, such a big thing, and you didn’t know?”
Xue Ning’er shook her head, “I didn’t know. I’ve been at home learning needlework these past few days, I haven’t been out much…”
She had been at home these past few days, but not learning needlework. She had been planning how to make Lin Xiu fall for her, so how could she care about other things?
Chen Peipei said, “Yang Xuan was exiled, didn’t you know?”
Yang Xuan was the son of a First-rank Marquis, his status not much lower than hers. Xue Ning’er was truly surprised this time, “How could this happen? What did he do? Why was he exiled?”
Chen Peipei shook her head, “I don’t know. By the time I heard the news, he had already left the capital.”
Xue Ning’er was about to say something when her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, and she walked quickly in a certain direction.
Lin Xiu had just arrived at the training grounds when he saw Xue Ning’er walking towards him.
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Lin Xiu greeted her with a smile, “Miss Ning’er, long time no see.”
Xue Ning’er said reproachfully, “You’re one to talk! Disappearing for so long without a word. Do you still consider me a friend?”
Lin Xiu said apologetically, “I’m sorry, there have been some things going on at home these days, so I haven’t been able to come to class.”
He changed the subject and chatted with Xue Ning’er for a while, making her giggle from time to time. Chen Peipei, watching from not far away, was puzzled. Xue Ning’er’s mood hadn’t been good these past few days, how did it brighten up so quickly?
As Lin Xiu was chatting with Xue Ning’er, a figure slowly walked over from afar. It was a shy-looking young man holding a jade disc. He said to Xue Ning’er, “Miss Ning’er, this is my family’s heirloom jade. I want to give it to you…”
Xue Ning’er quickly said, “No, no, how can I accept your family’s heirloom jade?”
The young man blushed and said, “To be honest, Miss Ning’er, I like you…”
Lin Xiu sighed inwardly. This young man blushed even when talking normally with girls. He was clearly not on the same level as Xue Ning’er. It was a pity for this love that had just sprouted, yet was about to die.
Although Lin Xiu himself no longer believed in love, he still wouldn’t make fun of those boys who blushed when they saw the girl they liked, because that was his irretrievable past.
Every love deserved respect.
Xue Ning’er didn’t accept the jade. Instead, she looked at the young man apologetically and said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you liked me. I’ve always considered you a friend…”
Lin Xiu clearly heard the sound of a heart breaking.
“Oh, I, I understand…” The young man said dejectedly, putting away the jade disc, then silently turned and left. A love that never began ended just like that.
Xue Ning’er looked at Lin Xiu and said helplessly, “I don’t know why it’s like this. I treat them as friends, but they always…, always say those things to me.”
Lin Xiu said with a smile, “Naturally, it’s because Miss Ning’er is too charming, loved by everyone, adored by flowers. Every man wants to marry you.”
Xue Ning’er blushed slightly and asked softly, “Does… Does that include you?”
Lin Xiu sighed, “Alas, unfortunately, I have a fiancée…”
This sigh contained too many emotions – regret, unwillingness, and endless melancholy. Although he didn’t answer directly, it gave Xue Ning’er an affirmative answer.
Xue Ning’er received Lin Xiu’s message, her heart overjoyed. She asked coquettishly, “Since you have a fiancée, why did you accept Wang Wei’s challenge, and why are you so close to me? Won’t your fiancée be angry if she finds out?”
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