After the rebirth of the wronged soft girl, the devil's crematorium

"My father once intended to become Su Taifu's disciple, but due to family business concerns, he only visited briefly and gave up."

Su Wan nodded. Could it be that Shen Wenqin had taken the initiative to help her in her previous life because of her grandfather?

Seeing Su Wan lowering her head in thought, Shen Wenqin curled his lips and said, "Actually, the person I admire most is Mr. Su Yanci. And I also think his daughter is a rare and extraordinary woman in this world."

Su Wan paused, but quickly concealed her surprised look.

Shen Wenqin seemed unaware and continued to pour wine for Su Wan.

It seemed Su Wan had already been exposed to Shen Wenqin, but he hadn't exposed her. This meant he might be testing her intentions or had other motives, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. She didn't intend to confess now. People's hearts were hidden, and his purpose in helping her in her previous life was unclear. In this life, he hadn't encountered any disaster yet, and it would be bad if Su Wan rashly revealed her identity and gave him a handle.

Shen Wenqin didn't know what Su Wan was thinking, so he just said, "In fact, I knew you and I were like-minded even back in the academy. You're not limited to being a scholar or a commoner, which is really rare in Dachang. I admire you."

As he spoke, a trace of melancholy crossed Shen Wenqin's face. Although he was full of passion, he had no chance to display it. However, Su Wan's words about heroes not being judged by their origins really touched him.

"Actually, I also want to ask Brother Shen for advice."

Shen Wenqin gestured with his hand, and Su Wan continued, "The teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi are extremely popular in Dachang these days, and everyone advocates governing by inaction. If you can cater to their interests, you might be able to find a good opportunity."

Shen Wenqin smiled faintly. "Governing by doing nothing doesn't mean doing nothing. Its true meaning is to act in accordance with the times. In my opinion, even if we adhere to the principle of doing nothing, we should still care for the people and follow their wishes. Only in this way can the country be stable."

Su Wan nodded, and indeed this person was a Confucian scholar.

"Now, all the noble families are promoting the ideas of Taoism and Buddhism, but you are so devoted to Confucianism and Legalism. Aren't you afraid of being targeted?"

Shen Wenqin laughed. "Not to mention my own stance, I've already been targeted just because of my identity. It's just that different situations naturally lead to different stances. Taoism emphasizes inaction, while Buddhism advocates equality. Given this, I have the right to express my own opinions. If I truly perish because of this, it's for the sake of the Tao in my heart, and I won't regret it even if I die."

Su Wan's eyes flashed. From this perspective, Shen Wenqin could be considered a gentleman with ambition and courage. She raised her glass to show her respect.

"Brother Shen's words have deeply touched me. I will be staying in Yangzhou for a while these days. I wonder if Brother Shen will have time to get together again later?"

Shen Wenqin's eyes lit up. "Of course, I have plenty of time. But how can I find you?"

Su Wan then explained her whereabouts and who she should be looking for, and Shen Wenqin also told her where he lived outside the academy. The two of them talked for a while, and it was almost time.

At this moment, the attendant beside Shen Wenqin whispered a few words in his ear. Shen Wenqin looked outside and said, "I'm really sorry, I have something urgent to attend to. I'm afraid I can't continue with you today."

"It's okay, brother, just go about your business. We can get together again some other day."

The two men clasped their fists and bowed, then Shen Wenqin left quickly. Su Wan looked in that direction and saw a handsome scholar waiting for him with a bad look on his face. Then the two men left the restaurant.

"Don't look anymore, everyone has gone far away." Xie Yin's appearance interrupted Su Wan's thoughts.

"Have you always been here?"

Xie Yin raised his brows, "Surprised?"

"I just thought why don't you come with me? That way, you can also get what you want to know."

Xie Yin smiled knowingly, "You want to ask why I came to see him?"

Su Wan remained silent. She had a good idea, however, that Shen Wenqin was a typical Confucian scholar, which was a good thing for the emperor. However, there was a difference between the gentry and the commoners. Would His Majesty be willing to employ Shen Wenqin? Or was this Xie Yin's own plan?

"I saw that Madam Su was having a very pleasant conversation with him. What did you two talk about?"

"It's nothing more than a way to get close."

Xie Yin was filled with disdain. When had this young lady become so worldly-wise? Her smile was so natural, and he couldn't bear to watch it any longer. She had been so smart before, but now she was just a silly grin.

As they were talking, the two had already walked out of the restaurant, and Xie Yin pulled Su Wan into the same carriage.

"Do you feel that Shen Wenqin seems to know you?" Xie Yin leaned against the wall of the car and looked at Su Wan opposite him with a calm expression.

Su Wan also admired Xie Yin's intuition, but when she thought about his responsibilities, she was not surprised.

"He said his father had visited my grandfather and that he admired him and my father."

"That's all? Did you see him when you returned to the Su Mansion?"

Su Wan shook her head. In her previous life, when she first arrived in the capital, she had become increasingly introverted due to the oppression she received from Jiang Yun and other aristocratic women. She rarely ventured out to the front yard. It wasn't until she met Zheng Yanchen that she occasionally ventured out, but she had never met him.

"He looks at you differently." Xie Yin said, "Don't you think he's a little suspicious?"

Su Wan nodded. She thought about the first time she met Shen Wenqin, and she felt that the look in his eyes when he looked at her was indescribably complicated.

"It seems like déjà vu to him?"

Xie Yin snorted coldly. It was not just a sense of déjà vu, it was clearly malicious!

"Will he ask you to meet him next time?"

Su Wan: "We both know where we live."

"Next time, don't let him find you. Go find him."

Seeing Xie Yin's expression was more serious than before, Su Wan frowned and said, "Chief Xie, aren't you being too casual? I'm not your subordinate."

Xie Yin sneered, "Madam Su, don't forget that you owe our company too much. Are you planning to burn bridges just because you've avenged your vengeance?"

Su Wan sighed, "I just think that our goals may be different. You are using me to gain something from him. This is unfair to me and Shen Wenqin."

Moreover, she thought Shen Wenqin was a good person, and Su Wan felt a little guilty when she thought that the two of them were plotting against him.

If Xie Yin heard Su Wan praising Shen Wenqin, he would definitely laugh out loud. What a bullshit! It's so disgusting!

"Maintenance so soon?" Xie Yin retorted.

Su Wan felt a little uncomfortable after being refuted by him. After all, there are differences between men and women, and Xie Yin's words were a bit too much.

Su Wan blushed and turned away, not wanting to pay any attention to him.

Seeing that Su Wan looked unhappy, Xie Yin remembered that Su Wan was divorced and that he couldn't tease her like that no matter what.

He was also wondering why he didn't think before he spoke today.

"Perhaps my wife and I have the same goal?"

Su Wan lowered her eyes and smiled faintly, "Chief Xie has his own plans, I have no right to interfere, but I don't want to do anything that would backstab someone."

Xie Yin: "You are so smart, you should be able to guess my purpose. He is of great use to me, why would I hurt him?"

Su Wan raised her eyes and saw Xie Yin looking at her with a look of tenderness for a moment. Su Wan shuddered. Oh no, this is not normal!

At this time, the carriage stopped. Su Wan no longer hesitated and immediately stood up to get off.

"Ah!" Unexpectedly, the carriage did not stop steadily, and Su Wan staggered backward.

"Be careful." Xie Yin stretched out his hand and supported Su Wan through his sleeve.