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In the carriage, Lu He couldn't help but ask, "Miss, why don't you tell me about He Yue?"

Guo Yulan's mood at this moment was as complicated as a tangled mess, unable to be sorted out.

She knew very well that she should tell Mu Nanfeng about He Yue's kidnapping.

However, whenever she gazed into Mu Nanfeng's eyes full of tenderness and affection, and felt his meticulous care and consideration for her, the words that were on the tip of her tongue got stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them.

She was afraid that once Mu Nanfeng knew that something happened to He Yue, this rare tenderness would disappear like a passing cloud.

Guo Yulan knew very well that Mu Nanfeng and He Yue had a deep friendship. If he knew that He Yue was in danger, he would definitely rush to rescue her, and at that time, he might become the one forgotten in the corner.

This worry was like an invisible hand, tightly gripping her heart, making her hesitant and torn.

Guo Yulan sighed, "Lu He, am I doing something wrong? But, but I see that Mu Nanfeng treats me completely differently than he treats He Yue, and I feel uncomfortable. Obviously, Mu Nanfeng liked me first, but after he met He Yue, he became cold to me. I am unwilling to accept this, but I feel especially sorry for He Yue. My heart is so sad!"

Lu He hugged Guo Yulan and said, "Miss, I think He Yue is right. Don't waste your time on people who don't like you. It will hurt both you and others."

"I know," Guo Yulan said firmly, "but I still can't let go. Lu He, what do you think I should do?"

Lu He gently patted Guo Yulan's back and comforted her, "Miss, you can't force feelings. Maybe you need some time to think calmly."

Guo Yulan nodded, leaned on Lu He's shoulder, her eyes confused.

The carriage continued to move forward, but Guo Yulan's heart became more and more confused. She decided to put her worries aside for the time being.

Suddenly, the carriage, which had been moving steadily forward, began to shake violently! The shaking was so strong that it seemed as if the entire carriage was about to be torn apart.

Guo Yulan and Lu He in the carriage were caught off guard and fell to the ground. Screams and exclamations instantly filled the small space.

The driver outside the carriage's face changed drastically. He gripped the reins tightly in his hands, his arm muscles tensed, and he used all his strength to control the mad horse.

However, the horse seemed to be extremely frightened and was completely out of control, still rushing forward with all its might.

At this critical moment, there was a loud "bang" and the carriage seemed to have hit an indestructible wall. The huge impact force caused the wheels to rise high and then fell heavily to the ground.

The carriage also tilted, and the wheels on one side almost lifted off the ground.

Fortunately, the driver was experienced and quick-witted. He gritted his teeth, pulled the reins with all his strength, and kept shouting at the frightened horse.

Finally, after a fierce pulling and fighting, the manic horse gradually calmed down and the carriage slowly stopped by the roadside.

Lu He's slender jade hand gently lifted the heavy curtain. She frowned slightly, a hint of confusion and concern in her beautiful eyes. She parted her red lips and asked softly, "What's going on?"

The driver hurriedly said, "The horse was frightened just now and bumped into a small stall on the side of the road, which frightened Miss Lu He and the young lady. Please forgive me, young lady."

Guo Yulan said, "Forget it, I can't blame you. Lu He, go and see if you hit anyone and give them some money as compensation!"

The driver bowed towards the curtain and said, "Thank you, Miss."

Lu He also immediately responded, "Yes, Miss."

Then I got out of the car and went to the stall to see a man picking up his calligraphy and paintings on the ground.

Lu He stepped forward to help pick it up. "I'm so sorry, sir. My carriage accidentally bumped into your stall. Are you okay?"

He Tian picked up a few calligraphy and paintings and looked up. "It's okay, it's okay, you..."

He was stunned for a moment when he saw Lu He, and Lu He was also stunned for a moment when he saw He Tian, ​​then smiled and said, "Mr. He, it's you! What a coincidence."

He Tian also remembered who Lu He was, and smiled and said, "Miss Lu He, why are you in Yudu?"

Lu He said, "My master got a promotion, so we moved to Yudu."

Seeing that Lu He hadn't returned yet, Guo Yulan lifted the car curtain and stuck her head out. "Lu He, what happened? Did anyone get hurt?"

Lu He immediately turned around and said, "No, Miss, the carriage just hit an acquaintance."

Guo Yulan was puzzled. "An acquaintance? Who?"

Lu He and He Tian walked forward, and He Tian bowed and said, "He Tian greets Miss Guo."

Guo Yulan took a closer look and saw the man in front of her with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and an imposing demeanor. Although he was dressed in rags, it was still clear that he was a scholar. She couldn't help but blurt out, "You...you are Yue'er's cousin?"

There was a hint of surprise and confusion in his voice, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.

He Tian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, sketching a faint smile, and said softly, "Yes, I never thought that Miss Guo would still remember a commoner like me."

His voice is as gentle as jade, like a warm spring breeze gently blowing past your ears, which makes people feel good about him.

There was a hint of surprise and humility in that smile, as if he was a little surprised that Miss Guo remembered him, but more of it was joy and honor that was beyond words.

Guo Yulan raised her eyes slightly, her gaze fell on He Tian not far away, and a feeling of pity welled up in her heart.

She stared quietly at his somewhat desolate figure, thinking to herself, "Poor He Tian! I'm afraid he's still been kept in the dark, completely unaware of the devastating tragedy his family has endured—all his family members have passed away."

When she thought of this, Guo Yulan's heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, causing unbearable pain.

Not only that, Guo Yulan recently heard a shocking news that this year's imperial examination will be postponed.

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to those students who studied hard day and night, hoping to change their destiny through the imperial examination.

He Tian, ​​a young man who was already in deep trouble, is now facing such a situation. I really don’t know how he should deal with it.

Guo Yulan smiled and said softly, "Mr. He, you may not know that your aunt and several other brothers are visiting my house right now! It's such a coincidence that I can meet you today. I wonder if you would like to go and pay them a visit?"

As she spoke, she looked at Mr. He with her bright eyes, as if waiting for his response.

He Tian slowly raised his head and muttered to himself, "Yue'er and the others have actually come to Yudu..."

His voice was slightly low, as if it contained endless emotion and longing.