After listening to the secret guard's report, Emperor Jing nodded. He was quite satisfied with the whole story of today's events.

After the Jiang family incident, he knew he had hurt Xie Yin's heart. But thinking about it, the only one who could maintain his dignity was Xie Yin, and this guy had recently been very close to the Su family.

Although Xie Yin said that he was trying to win over the Su family for himself, if one day Xie Yin became disappointed with him and turned around and pulled the Su and Wang families to deal with him, it would be too late.

"There's no need to monitor him all the time. Xie Yin is very perceptive, and we must not let him discover it."

"My subordinate understands."

Emperor Jing looked out the window, feeling confused. Why did Xie Yin go to find Shen Wenqin?

He had something on his mind and didn't sleep well that night. It was not until after the morning court the next day that Xie Yin secretly brought Shen Wenqin with him.

"Common people see you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Jing glanced at Xie Yin, only to see him smiling at him with the corners of his mouth curved.

Emperor Jing raised his hand and signaled Shen Wenqin to stand up.

……

Fangzhai

The sun shone through the window, casting soft rays on Su Wan's face. Lying on the bed, Su Wan frowned and muttered dazedly, "Liushang, it's so sunny."

"It's already noon, can we not get some sun?"

Hearing the familiar male voice, Su Wan thought she was dreaming and grinned, "Liushang, I dreamed of my brother."

The man standing outside the window snorted and laughed, "If you don't get up, I will jump out of my dream and beat you."

Su Wan suddenly opened her eyes and sat up to see Liu Shang standing by. She put on her shoes and went downstairs to wash up, whispering to Liu Shang, "Liu Shang, my brother in my dream was so fierce."

Liu Shang trembled and said, "My lady, the man at the door is also very fierce."

Su Wan opened her eyes wide and looked out the window, her heart trembling.

When Su Wan quickly washed up and opened the door, she saw Su Lin standing in front of the door with his hands behind his back and a sullen face.

Su Wan took a step back feeling a little guilty and whispered, "When did brother come back?"

Su Lin's face was solemn. "If I hadn't come back, how would I have known that my sister had moved out? I would never have thought that my sister, who had always been well-behaved and sensible, would get involved with someone who didn't know the rules and acted recklessly."

Su Wan looked at Su Lin in astonishment. She had inexplicably gotten drunk yesterday and had already passed out when she returned. However, after listening to Liu Shang's account of what had happened, she learned that Xie Yin and Su Lin had met, revealing their connection. While her brother's anger was understandable, Su Wan was surprised by his words.

"Since you already know, I just want to say that Xie Yin and I only collaborated because of some matters, and it's not a relationship between a man and a woman. Also, although you haven't entered the officialdom, you are well-read and shouldn't judge people so arbitrarily."

Su Lin frowned, his eyes dim, "Are you lecturing my brother because of Xie Yin?"

Su Wan hurriedly explained, "No, I just want to say that Xie Yin is not that dangerous, please rest assured, brother. Besides, the reason I had an intersection with him was also out of necessity."

Su Lin thought about Xie Yin's words yesterday and realized that Su Wan must be having a hard time in the Zheng family. Without any family members around to support her, it was understandable that she wanted to find a helper to leave the Zheng family.

But now that she had returned to the Su family, she had to find some way to compensate Xie Yin. Given Su Wan's temperament, she wouldn't get too involved with outsiders like this. Today's situation could be due to either Xie Yin threatening Wan'er or Xie Yin not getting what he wanted. Su Lin felt both were possible.

Su Lin sighed and his expression relaxed as he sat down at the desk. When he looked at Su Wan again, he realized something was wrong. "Your face?"

Su Wan blushed, "I met a miraculous doctor who gave me a prescription. I used it for a long time, and to my surprise, the birthmark is gone." Su Wan found it funny as she spoke, "I even thought it was fake. I've been searching for a remedy for years without success, and now, after just a few days of using that doctor's medicine, it's gone."

Su Lin also found it magical. When he saw Su Wan's face, he smiled gently and said, "It's good that your wish has been fulfilled."

He thought about the previous topic and said slowly, "I know you have had many difficulties. It's all my fault for ignoring your situation."

At that time, he only thought that the Su family could help the Zheng family and that the Zheng family would treat Su Wan well, but he did not expect them to be so despicable.

"Now that you have gotten what you wished for, you should not meet Xie Yin again. I will take care of the future affairs and coordinate whatever he wants."

Su Wan raised her head with an anxious look in her eyes, "No! If I suddenly change my mind, I can't guarantee that I won't be angry with Xie Yin, which will put the Su family in danger. Besides..."

Su Wan's eyes reddened as she looked at the person before her. She suddenly thought of her past life, when Su Lin was targeted by the Yu family for saving his father and the Su family, and ended up trapped in a sea of ​​fire and burned beyond recognition.

Even if Su Wan was exposed now, the Yu family would only think that she was a little girl who was just using Xie Yin to vent her anger. But if Su Lin got involved, their attention would be magnified. Su Wan was very afraid that she would repeat the mistakes of her previous life.

"What's more?" Su Lin looked at Su Wan puzzledly.

Su Wan couldn't talk about these things, so she suppressed her sadness and smiled, "Besides, didn't you teach me that a promise is worth a thousand gold? He helped me, so I can repay him myself."

"What exactly does he want?" Su Lin took over the conversation. "Gold, silver and treasures are nothing to him. Does he want people or something else?"

Facing Su Lin's scrutiny, Su Wan raised her eyelashes and felt panic in her heart.

"Could it be that he wants both the person and the thing?"

"Whatever my brother is saying, I will keep a distance from him. All he wants is for me to persuade the Su family to stand on his side, and I am just dragging him along."

Su Lin straightened up, his expression instantly cold. "It'd better not be. Wan'er, you have to remember that you and Xie Yin are not the same kind of people. If something really happens, you will really be entering another Zheng family again. Do you understand?"

Su Wan pursed her lips and nodded.

"Okay, pack up and come home with me." Su Lin stood up without asking Su Wan's opinion.

"Brother." Su Wan stood up. "I've troubled Madam Fang for so long and wanted to thank her properly. She's been busy drying fruits and herbs these days and can't handle it herself, so I want to help her."

Su Lin pondered for a moment and said as he walked: "It's up to you. By the way, my father said he wanted to see you and me in the next few days."

Su Wan was surprised, "Father, where is he?"

Su Lin: "I don't know, but we'll know when he shows up. This concerns my father's safety, so you won't tell anyone else, right?"

Su Wan nodded with tears in her eyes, "Of course."

After Su Lin finished explaining everything, he went out. Seeing Liu Yan standing at the door with her head lowered, he stepped forward and said, "Take good care of your wife."

Liuyan nodded.

Su Lin didn't notice Liu Yan's expression and just walked out of the courtyard. But he didn't know that the person behind him was staring at his back in a trance.

"Is Mr. Su leaving?" Fang Jinyue was about to take Xiao Yuening to find Su Wan, but unexpectedly met Su Lin on the way.

Su Lin smiled at Fang Jinyue, but when he saw the little girl, he was confused for a moment, "Who is this?"

"My daughter."

Su Lin smiled faintly, "Madam Fang has become a mother?"

Fang Jinyue smiled very naturally, "Can't you tell?"

Su Lin wanted to ask about the child's father again, but when he thought it would be inappropriate for him, a stranger, to talk too much, he thanked him a few words and left.

Fang Jinyue entered Su Wan's yard with the news she had obtained.

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