Seeing Xie Yin's cold eyes tinged with a hint of mockery, a stark contrast to how he had looked at Su Wan just now, Linglong's anger suddenly surged. She was the most beloved princess, and she had never been treated this way before. Her face flushed and blushed.

"I'm not satisfied! I'm not satisfied! It's obvious that you guys are ganging up on me!"

Linglong pushed away the maid beside her, rolled up her sleeves and walked straight towards Wan. The servants who were busy running back and forth in the yard looked up at the excitement.

"What happened?" At this time, a voice came from the hall, like an invisible big hand waving away the noise outside.

Aunt Jin, who was beside the empress dowager, came out, glanced at Linglong, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Your Highness, the empress dowager has ordered you to return to the palace first." Although her tone was flat, it revealed an unquestionable spirit.

When Linglong heard this, her heart skipped a beat, realizing that the empress dowager was angry. She glared at Su Wan fiercely, then turned around and returned to her bedroom angrily.

And all that just happened was seen clearly by the Queen Mother in the palace.

The Queen Mother looked out the window, a cold glint in her eyes. In her opinion, if Su Wan hadn't just added fuel to the fire, Linglong wouldn't have been so angry.

Thinking of this, the Queen Mother secretly thought that this seemingly weak woman was so cunning, and she really underestimated her.

The road out of the palace was like a winding ribbon, long and quiet, and the two walked slowly and leisurely.

"Aren't you going back to Yaohua Palace?" Su Wan broke the quiet atmosphere.

"I won't feel at ease until I see you leave the palace." Xie Yin glanced sideways, a faint smile on his lips, "Were you trying to provoke Linglong just now?"

Xie Yin knew very well that Su Wan had always been so eager to treat him like a stranger in public. But today, she was deliberately making a big deal out of it, clearly intending to spread the news about their affair.

Su Wan bit her lower lip lightly and looked at Xie Yin, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

Just now, an idea struck her. If she wanted to expose the mastermind behind her father's abduction, she might be able to leverage her relationship with Xie Yin. Whether it was the Yu faction or the Wang faction, once they learned of the Su family's alliance with Xie Yin, they would inevitably take action and reveal their true colors.

"I'm so sorry. My father has been missing for three days. There's been no news at all. I'm very worried."

But this matter had nothing to do with Xie Yin. Su Wan had decisively rejected him before, and now he was using him. It was really unkind, both morally and morally. Therefore, Su Wan felt guilty.

"You don't need to apologize." Xie Yin stopped him, without a trace of anger at being used in his tone.

"I told you, you can hate me and use me. If necessary, I will naturally stand up. I know you want to use this as an excuse to provoke them, so I am willing to make this knife."

Su Wan's eyes flickered with surprise and emotion.

Xie Yin leaned forward with a smile on his face. "Besides, I took advantage of you. If so, am I one step closer to you?"

Su Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, and as she lowered her eyes, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up slightly. Just then, several palace maids and eunuchs came towards them, chatting and laughing.

Su Wan suddenly panicked and staggered back, but Xie Yin got closer to her, so close that they could hear each other's heartbeats.

Su Wan looked up and met those playful eyes.

"What? You want to slip away after using me? I don't know who it was just now, but you took my hand and stood up straight against Linglong. It's only been a short while, and you're already trying to distance yourself from me?"

Su Wan's cheeks burned hot, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito. "Just now was just now, and now is now."

Xie Yin crossed his arms and looked at the reserved little girl, then burst out laughing. "What did you say? I didn't hear you."

Su Wan felt a little uncomfortable, pushed Xie Yin away and walked forward quickly.

Xie Yin looked at the figure who left in a huff, and couldn't help but smile. He sighed and thought: This is good, I have to go and apologize anyway.

"Let Jingzhe take people to send the person back safely."

"Yes."

As night fell, the banquet in Yaohua Palace ended, and officials walked out of the palace one after another with lingering sleepiness on their faces.

Su Yanshu's face was gloomy. He had repeatedly probed and found that Yu Lang was unlikely to have kidnapped his brother. However, upon returning to the Su residence, he learned that the Queen Mother had troubled Su Wan.

Liu Shang had tried to ask for help from him but failed, and finally it was thanks to Xie Yin that he felt even worse.

Su Wan comforted him and then explained Xie Yin's test of Liu Wei.

Seeing Su Yanshu nod, Su Wan took the opportunity to explain Xie Yin's intention to help His Majesty recruit the Su family. This time, Su Yanshu did not reject it, and Su Wan felt more hopeful. So, she revealed her other decision.

But Su Yanshu frowned after hearing this, "You said you want to marry into the Xie family?"

Su Wan nodded, and Su Yanshu came to Su Wan to calm down.

Cheng Shi also mentioned the possibility of Su Wan being promised to someone else after the divorce. However, Su Yanshu always emphasized that Su Wan was gentle and docile, and he must find a gentle scholar. Even if his family was not so prosperous, as long as he treated Wan'er well, other things would be secondary.

But he had never imagined that Su Wan's husband would be someone like Xie Yin. Even for his elder brother, he could never joke about Wan'er's happiness in the second half of her life.

"I don't mind you having a deal with him, but I don't agree with you having an affair with him. Your father wouldn't agree either."

He knew all too well what kind of family the Xie family was. As the backbone of the Wang faction, the Xie family had recently enjoyed unparalleled influence in the court, enjoying a meteoric rise. Xie Sinian, in particular, was arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone. Mrs. Xie, Gan, was also known for her aloofness and pride, making her extremely difficult to get along with.

Moreover, Xie Yin’s stance was contrary to that of the Xie family, and there were many internal conflicts. How could Su Wan live a peaceful life if she married him?

When he thought about what happened to Su Wan because of marrying into the Zheng family from the Su family, he felt extremely regretful.

Thinking of this, Su Yanshu's attitude became more resolute, and he emphasized again: "This is absolutely impossible!"

Su Wan knew that while her feelings for Xie Yin weren't as deep and unforgettable, she knew that Xie Yin was different from Zheng Yanchen, and not as bad as people said. Being with him was free and easy, and that was enough.

Listening to Su Wan's choice, Su Yanshu had a complicated expression.

After returning to the yard, Su Wan sat in front of the window in a daze.

"My lady, go take a bath."

Su Wan nodded and stretched. She thought of something and suddenly said, "No rush. I'll wait a little longer."

Liu Shang was puzzled. "What are you waiting for?"

"Nothing. Go do your work outside first. I'll call you when I'm ready to shower."

Although Liu Shang and Liu Yan were puzzled, they followed his instructions and left, gently closing the door.

"Ah Wan is waiting for me?"

Su Wan shuddered and turned around in surprise, "What did you call me?"

Xie Yin said as if it was a matter of course, "A Wan, our relationship is different from that of ordinary people, so naturally the way we address each other should be different." This is a name that belongs only to him.

Su Wan looked resentful and asked, "Who told you to shout like that?"

Xie Yin was puzzled. "Doesn't it sound good? How about you think of one? Wan'er? No, your family calls you that too." Then there would be no difference.

Thinking of something, Xie Yin raised his eyebrows, "Little liar? Little heartless?" And then, Xie Yin's eyes were playful: "Little darling?"

Su Wan felt numb all over, "Stop, let's be more normal first"

Xie Yin smiled with satisfaction.

"After tomorrow, there will be something even more exciting happening in Shangjing."

Su Wan smiled, her eyes playful. "Yes, the most notorious devil in the capital and the divorced woman who was looked down upon by everyone got together. It's very interesting to think about it."

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