Favoring the concubine and killing the wife? She divorced the concubine and lived with her concubine

Because it was the main hall, the round table with only two people sitting around it seemed far away and empty.

Seeing Su Ze just staring at her without saying anything, Xiao Lan didn't know what to say. This face, which she had seen for over a decade, now seemed unfamiliar. She didn't know if she was crazy, but an old song suddenly popped into Xiao Lan's head—"The Most Familiar Stranger." In this situation, she should have reversed the name.

"Well... we have to go to the capital. I looked at the accounts today, and the money required to be settled is not small, so I can't wait for others to come to me." Xiao Lan explained to Su Ze. She knew that the reason why Su Ze wanted to talk to her alone was definitely to warn people that it was dangerous outside.

"I understand. Business isn't easy. Now that the burden is on you, it's definitely going to be tough." For the first time, Su Ze felt that his position as a county magistrate was too busy every day. He wished he had more free time. Su Ze hoped that he could be of some use to Xiao Lan, just like she had been in court before. Her cunning eyes were like a fox, harboring evil intentions. When she wanted to use him, she would speak softly to him, but when she didn't need him, she would lose her temper and leave without a second thought.

"Be sure to be careful on the road."

Xiao Lan was a little surprised by Su Ze's words. She thought he was going to act like a domineering CEO and say that he was not allowed to go. Moreover, Su Ze had clearly been unable to sit still just now, but now he calmly drank a sip of tea and said only a few words.

"Um...are you going to say this?"

"What do you want me to say?" Su Ze looked up at her and asked, then stood up, took two steps and sat down beside her.

"Nothing, I don't think it's anything to be ashamed of..." Xiao Lan was puzzled, but when someone came over, she handed the orange in her hand over.

When Su Ze saw the orange, he hesitated for a moment before finally taking it. He put a slice into his mouth and frowned. It tasted quite sour.

"I suggest you send a letter to Lin Rui first, explaining the family situation clearly. Then, tell him that you will be going to the capital for a while, and there will be no one to take care of your family. You can discuss your business with him after the new year."

Xiao Lan paused, not expecting him to suddenly offer her advice. And what he said happened to coincide with what she had just been thinking.

"I thought so too. Although my mother had no involvement in the business, the housekeeper had always been with my father. If the business were to stop, nothing serious would happen for the time being. Previously, under my father's care, the large ship's cargo had already been shipped out. Now that my father is gone at this critical juncture, there shouldn't be any problem with shipping another batch of goods."

Su Ze felt that Xiao Lan's analysis made sense, but it was difficult for her to face so many intrigues and deceptions, which were related to life and death, just after her father's death. If she could trust him and leave everything to him, then he would do his best to help her through the difficulties.

"I'll also ask Xue Wu to help you look after a few more shops. Don't worry about the minor things. As for your father's matter... my condolences." Su Ze looked at the scar on Xiao Lan's jaw. He felt that the color had faded slightly. He didn't know if it was because of the rubbing or if it was just better. Xiao Lan would definitely be concerned about such a wound on a woman's face, but she acted indifferent. Su Ze reached out and wanted to gently touch the slightly raised wound...

"Um...thank you." Xiao Lan handed over another orange slice and handed it to Su Ze's outstretched hand.

Su Ze put it into his mouth without hesitation, with no expression on his face.

"Who are you taking with you to the capital..." Su Ze finally got to the point. Old Yu or Liu Hu? He couldn't take all the children with him to collect the debt; he had to leave a housekeeper.

"Who should I take? Anyone who wants to go can go. Just treat it as a trip." Xiao Lan's words were unclear, and Su Ze was not satisfied.

"I'm asking you if Liu Hu is coming too." Su Ze finally said it directly. He was worried that if he asked too much, Xiao Lan would be unhappy. But if he didn't ask, he would be uneasy.

"What can I do to control him? He will definitely not want to stay at home, so just follow us." Xiao Lan said lightly, "Although my life is not in danger for the time being, I don't know if they will do anything else." She had finished eating the orange in her hand, but she was still tearing the orange peel in her hand.

Su Ze thought of what Master Cui said, that Xiao Lan always tried to act strong, and no matter how anxious she was, she would just pretend to be calm, but her hands would keep making small movements.

He pulled Xiao Lan's hand towards him, took out a handkerchief from his bosom, and carefully wiped away the yellow mark. Her hand was so cold, as if it had been like this since the last time she was poisoned. He didn't know how to fix it. If winter came, it would be best to hold it in my hand every day; it would warm up eventually.

"Hearing you say that, it seems like he is your family member. He either follows you or stays in your yard." There was no complaint in Su Ze's tone, as if he didn't care.

"I've already made it very clear to you last time. I have a big family to take care of, and I can't care about those children's love affairs at all. I'm lucky to be able to save my life, and I also want to make money to support the family, so I can't be distracted for a single day. Although you are very good, but... but I can't afford you to be with me. Can you not hang yourself on this tree?" Xiao Lan said this with great patience, her voice gentle as if she was coaxing him, hoping that he could understand her painstaking efforts. After all, Su Ze had never done anything bad to her. Now that he knew that he set the fire without asking any questions, how could she always be cruel to such a person? After all, he was not her ex-husband's brother...

"Have you said this to Liu Hu?" Su Ze paused for a moment, then continued wiping. Xiao Lan's hands felt a little painful from being rubbed, but she couldn't break free, feeling a little impatient.

"Did you tell me that?" Su Ze looked up at her, his eyes too sharp, as if he was looking at a suspect who was evasive. He seemed to have already determined that what this person said was not the truth, but just an excuse.

Xiao Lan felt uneasy when he looked at her, but she still stared at Su Ze without giving in.

"No! I'm only telling you!"

Su Ze's hands have been rubbed red, so can the yellow stains from peeling oranges be wiped off with a handkerchief?

"Xiao Lan, you are lying." Su Ze said this, and he believed it in his heart.

"no!"

"You are interested in me!" Su Ze said affirmatively.

"You are too...confident." Xiao Lan looked at Su Ze in disbelief, but saw his eyes looking at her tenderly. She wanted to tell herself not to make the same mistake again. But Su Ze's eyes were too beautiful. She must have fallen for them in the beginning. His eyelashes were so long, and his eyebrows didn't need to be trimmed, they were thick and obedient.

Su Ze thought Xiao Lan's eyes were too beautiful. Her eyebrows were curved, and her eyelashes were long like a feather fan. Even when she was glaring at him, it was as if she was smiling at him. There was a moon in her eyes, and he always wanted to see what was in that moon...

"excuse me……"

"Varied……"