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Madam Xie nodded slightly, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes: "Zhiyi, I am relieved that you can understand this truth. Well, let's not talk about this anymore. Follow me to the living room. The guests are already here."

The two came to the living room, only to see that it was brightly lit and full of guests.

The banquets at the Ningguo Mansion have always been luxurious, and this time was even more so. Gu Zhiyi followed behind Old Madam Xie, smiling as she responded to the guests who came to pay their respects.

Old Madam Xie looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of admiration in her eyes. She gently patted Gu Zhiyi's hand and whispered, "Zhiyi, look, by doing this, have you made everyone look at you with new eyes?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, but felt a little helpless in her heart.

This was her mother-in-law's intention, so she could only obey.

At this time, a guest came over and saluted to Madam Xie and said, "Madam, your daughter-in-law is really beautiful and talented. She is amazing."

Mrs. Xie smiled from ear to ear and said proudly, "Of course, my daughter-in-law was chosen by me personally, so she is naturally different."

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The night was as dark as ink, the lights were on, the house was brightly lit, and there was laughter. Xie Yunchen stood at the door of the front hall, his eyes passed through the crowd and fixed on Wu Jingying who was dressed up. She was wearing a lavender silk dress embroidered with delicate flowers, and a jade hairpin was inserted in her hair. She was as beautiful as a person in a painting.

Xie Yunchen was stunned. The Wu Jingying in front of him was no different from the one he first met. Her bright eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He took a step and walked slowly towards her.

"Yun Chen, you're back." Wu Jingying's voice was gentle and firm. She walked forward and gently held Xie Yunchen's hand.

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly, with deep affection in his eyes: "Yes, I'm back. You are so beautiful today that it makes my heart beat."

The two stood facing each other, feeling each other's heartbeat. Wu Jingying raised her head slightly, with a hint of mischief in her eyes: "Then, young master, would you be willing to draw a portrait for me so that I can live forever in your heart?"

Xie Yunchen laughed and scratched her nose: "Are you testing me? Of course I am willing."

The two walked into the inner room, Wu Jingying sat in front of the table by the window, Xie Yunchen picked up the paintbrush and carefully observed every detail of her. The atmosphere in the room was warm and peaceful, with occasional low laughter from the two.

"Yun Chen, do you think I'm beautiful?" Wu Jingying suddenly asked with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Xie Yunchen stopped writing and looked at her seriously: "You are the most beautiful woman in my heart. Whether it is your stunning appearance when I first met you or your gentleness now, I can't help myself."

Wu Jingying's face flushed, she lowered her head, her long hair falling like a waterfall. Xie Yunchen gently held her in his arms, rested his chin on her hair, and took a deep breath.

"Yun Chen, I want to ask you a question." Wu Jingying raised her head, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"Ask, I'm here." Xie Yunchen replied gently.

"If there is a misunderstanding between us, will you choose to believe me or believe those rumors?" Wu Jingying's voice trembled a little, and it was obvious that this question was very important to her.

Xie Yunchen's eyes became firm in an instant, and he held Wu Jingying's hand tightly: "Of course I will choose to believe you, because I know that you are the person closest to me. I believe in every word and every action of yours."

Wu Jingying's tears burst out, she threw herself into Xie Yunchen's arms and hugged him tightly: "Yunchen, thank you, I know that with your trust, I am not afraid of anything."

Xie Yunchen and Wu Jingying were inseparable. They strolled in the garden of Xie's house, discussed poetry and songs in the study, and spent the night together in the bedroom.

One day, the door of Xie's house was knocked loudly, and a servant with rapid breathing ran in hurriedly, reporting that a woman named Lin Wan'er claimed to be Xie Yunchen's childhood sweetheart and asked to see Xie Yunchen.

Xie Yunchen and Wu Jingying looked at each other, both surprised. Xie Yunchen hesitated for a moment and decided to go meet this Lin Wan'er. Although Wu Jingying was a little uneasy, she believed in Yunchen, so she smiled and encouraged him: "Yunchen, go ahead, I'll wait for you here."

Xie Yunchen nodded, turned and left.

In the living room, Xie Yunchen saw Lin Wan'er. She was wearing a green silk dress, with a beautiful face and elegant temperament. She looked at Xie Yunchen with a complex light in her eyes.

"Yun Chen, are you okay?" Lin Wan'er's voice was soft, as if she was afraid of disturbing something.

Xie Yunchen smiled slightly: "Wan'er, I haven't seen you for many years, you are still so beautiful."

Lin Wan'er's eyes suddenly turned red. She lowered her head and said softly, "Yun Chen, I know I came at a bad time, but I really had no choice. I...I need your help."

Xie Yunchen frowned and asked, "Wan'er, what happened? Why do you need my help?"

Lin Wan'er raised her head, her eyes gleaming with determination: "Yun Chen, my family is in trouble. My father was framed and is now in prison. I asked for help everywhere, but no one was willing to lend a hand. I know you have always been kind and righteous, so I..."

Xie Yunchen was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "Wan'er, I will help you, but you need to tell me the details."

Lin Wan'er smiled slightly, with gratitude flashing in her eyes: "Thank you, Yun Chen. I will tell you everything."

From Lin Wan'er's narration, Xie Yunchen learned that her father, Lord Lin, was framed and imprisoned because he offended the powerful.

Lin Wan'er ran around everywhere to save her father, but she was unable to find a solution to the problem.

After hearing this, Xie Yunchen secretly made up his mind to help Lin Wan'er.

"Wan'er, don't worry, I will help you to the best of my ability. But this matter involves the powerful, so I need to act with caution." Xie Yunchen's voice was firm and powerful.

Lin Wan'er looked at Xie Yunchen, her eyes sparkling with gratitude: "Thank you, Yunchen. I know I can trust you."

Although Wu Jingying was a little worried, she knew Xie Yunchen and believed that he would make the right decision. She encouraged Xie Yunchen: "Yunchen, do what you think is right, I will always support you."

After some efforts, Xie Yunchen finally found evidence to prove that Lord Lin was wrongly accused. He presented the evidence to the emperor, who ordered a review of the case.

In the end, Lord Lin's injustice was cleared and he was released from prison.

To express her gratitude, Lin Wan'er hosted a banquet for Xie Yunchen and Wu Jingying at Xie's residence. During the banquet, she raised her glass to toast Xie Yunchen: "Yunchen, thank you for saving my father. I toast you."

Xie Yunchen took the wine glass with a smile: "Wan'er, this is what I should do. Justice will eventually prevail over evil."

Wu Jingying also raised her glass to toast Lin Wan'er: "Wan'er, thank you for showing us true friendship. May our friendship last forever."

Lin Wan'er smiled and toasted with them, secretly swearing in her heart that from now on, she would stand together with Xie Yunchen and Wu Jingying and go through thick and thin together.