It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

Xiang'er was struggling internally, not wanting to leave and longing to stay by Su Wanyu's side and continue serving her.

Faced with Xiang'er's stubbornness, Su Wanyu chose to let nature take its course.

The next day, Xiang'er moved to Jiaoyang Courtyard and lived in the same room with Yunyi.

At the same time, Zheng Chengyan stayed indoors and concentrated on preparing for the exam. Two days later, when he walked out of the room, he was shocked to find that his two concubines were missing.

He hurriedly asked the servant in the mansion, and the servant told him the truth: "Liu'er was arranged to leave the mansion by the Second Young Madam, and Xiang Yi Niang was also taken into the backyard by the Second Young Madam and promoted to a first-class maid."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Chengyan's face showed an expression of incredible surprise.

"Are you telling the truth? Was it arranged by the Second Young Madam herself?"

He confirmed and the servant nodded.

At this moment, Zheng Chengyan's smile was as pure as a child's: "I knew that Wanyu had me in her heart. Otherwise, how could she deal with those concubines for me."

"Go and get me that white gown. Wanyu likes to see me wearing that one the most."

Before he finished speaking, he turned around and went back to his room impatiently to change his clothes.

The servant stood there in a daze, surprised at the second young master's sudden change.

In the past, the Second Young Master always had a sad face when he met the Second Young Lady, but today he was ecstatic just because of a small thing. One can't help but sigh, is it because people's hearts are fickle, or is it because of deep love?

When Zheng Chengyan was dressed in new clothes and walking towards Jiaoyang Courtyard in high spirits, a maid brought him a message from the Regent's Palace, inviting him and the Second Young Lady to attend a dinner at Taotie Tower.

Taotielou is a famous luxury restaurant in Beijing. The price of a meal is so high that it is enough to make ordinary people's livelihood go to waste for a year.

Those who come in and out there are all powerful and prominent.

Zheng Chengyan paused, feeling a little hesitant.

After a night of thinking, the fear has gradually turned into inner peace.

Especially when he witnessed Su Wanyu sending away the concubines in the mansion one by one, he became more determined to not give in.

As long as Su Wanyu still has herself in her heart, no matter how Gu Linjun schemes, it will be in vain.

However, Zheng Chengyan only guessed half right.

Su Wanyu was indeed not someone who would compromise easily, but she never expected that the person she disliked was actually herself.

He smiled and responded: "Okay, go back and tell the prince that we will leave immediately."

"Yes, Second Young Master."

The maid took the order and left.

In Jiaoyang Courtyard, Su Wanyu was quite surprised to hear the news.

She had planned to go to Wuming Temple to discuss important matters with Gu Linjun this evening, but unexpectedly, the other party invited her to Taotie Tower in advance. Even more unexpectedly, he also invited Zheng Chengyan to go with him.

She quickly changed her clothes and headed to the front yard.

Zheng Chengyan had already prepared the carriage, fearing that she would leave him behind and go alone.

"Wanyu."

He greeted her with a smile and opened his arms to Su Wanyu who was slowly approaching.

Su Wanyu had a blank expression on her face, and her look was as cold as the chill wind of early winter. She walked right past Zheng Chengyan's attempts to retain her, and walked firmly towards the exquisite carriage waiting on the side.

Her sleeves fluttered gently in the breeze, and every step she took revealed a determination that could not be ignored.

Zheng Chengyan was not angry at all when faced with this scene. Instead, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and that smile seemed to be able to melt the remaining spring snow. He followed Su Wanyu's steps and calmly got on the carriage that followed behind her.

The space inside the car is not large, but because of the presence of the two people, it is filled with an indescribable tense atmosphere.

As the carriage swayed slightly, Zheng Chengyan's eyes sparkled as bright as stars. He stared at Su Wanyu, who was as cold as ice beside him, and said in a gentle and curious tone, "Wanyu, I heard that you have arranged for Liu'er and Xiang'er to leave the mansion?"

The voice was soft, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility.

Su Wanyu did not evade the question. Her voice was as cold as spring water in winter. She admitted directly and straightforwardly, "It was indeed me who asked them to leave. What's wrong with that? Could it be that you are unwilling to do so?"

There was a hint of provocation in her words, but her eyes were calm, as if it had nothing to do with her.

Zheng Chengyan's smile did not fade, with a hint of pampering and teasing: "Wanyu, you are my legal wife, and you should be the one to make the decisions on trivial matters at home, including matters concerning concubines. Naturally, I have no objection."

After he finished speaking, there was a cunning light under his slightly lowered eyelids, and he secretly cast a probing look at Su Wanyu.

However, Su Wanyu seemed unwilling to dwell with him in this small space. She turned her face slightly, and her long black hair fell over her shoulders, covering half of her face. Her cold attitude clearly showed that she was unwilling to continue the conversation.

Zheng Chengyan was becoming more and more delighted. He thought that Su Wanyu's indifference was a manifestation of her dissatisfaction with her taking a concubine.

Deep down, he firmly believed that she cared about him much more than he imagined. This idea made him a little complacent, without realizing that he might be deceiving himself.

He thought, as long as she had a place for him in her heart, he would have the courage to face any difficulties.

"Wanyu, summer is coming, and your yard must be unbearably hot. Why don't you move in with me so we can take care of each other?"

Zheng Chengyan's voice was gentle and careful, and every word was full of concern.

But Su Wanyu's eyes penetrated the car window and looked at the scenery passing by quickly outside. Her tone was calm without any fluctuation: "No need to do this."

Zheng Chengyan didn't want to give up easily. There was a subtle insistence in his voice: "Why not? Wanyu, are you still angry with me? As long as you are willing to live with me, I promise not to set foot in Yaxuan Courtyard again."

His words were sincere, and it seemed that he really hoped to gain her forgiveness.

However, Su Wanyu's answer was still extremely cold: "I said, no need."

There was a hint of determination in her tone, as if she had already decided to leave before summer even arrived.

The carriage sped along and soon arrived at the Taotie Tower, which was decorated with colorful flowers.

At the door, someone had been waiting for a long time. He was the regent's confidant.

Seeing the two of them, they immediately came forward and respectfully guided Zheng Chengyan and Su Wanyu to the third floor.

The attic on the third floor is spacious and bright, with a simple and elegant layout. The only two guest rooms stand side by side. Looking out from the window, you can take in the beautiful scenery of Qingyang Mountain, which is breathtaking.

Just as Su Wanyu stepped into this place, Gu Linjun was leaning leisurely against the railing, gazing at the rolling mountains in the distance, his expression calm and deep.

"Your Majesty."

Zheng Chengyan walked quickly forward and saluted first, his attitude respectful but dignified.

Gu Linjun turned around with a gentle smile on her face: "Second Young Master Zheng, Madam, welcome to both of you, please take a seat."

After saying this, he lightly winked at the guards around him, and they immediately withdrew, leaving only the four hosts and guests, as well as the servants beside Yun Yi and Zheng Chengyan.

The dishes on the table were rich and fragrant. It was obvious that Gu Linjun had been waiting here for a long time.

Zheng Chengyan instinctively stepped forward and used his body to protect Su Wanyu behind him, showing a silent desire to protect.