After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

"Good sister, can you really help me? Even if it costs you your entire life, will you do it?" Zhao Rui stared at Tang Wenshu's eyes that were as clear and moving as autumn water. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a sweet and charming smile, and he spoke in a soft and seductive voice.

Tang Wenshu blinked her big watery eyes, her gaze fell on Zhao Rui's pretty face, and like a docile little lamb, she nodded obediently and said, "Okay, sister, as long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to help you. I wonder what specifically you need me to do?" Her words were full of sincerity and frankness.

Zhao Rui paused for a moment, then said three words in a firm tone: "Marry me!" Then he added: "Of course, when necessary."

Tang Wenshu's mind raced as she pondered. Recalling her past life experiences, she didn't seem to have fallen in love with any man. It seemed that marrying this stunningly beautiful woman in this life would be a wonderful thing. After all, she couldn't imagine herself being like other women of this era, hastily marrying a stranger simply because of their parents' orders or a matchmaker's words, and living a dull life of caring for their husband and children and respecting their parents-in-law. Tang Wenshu knew that she was not a virtuous woman in the traditional sense, and it would be even more difficult for her to share her husband with others. Thinking of this, she nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room grew somewhat tense. The two sat facing each other in silence, each lost in a brief moment of contemplation. Zhao Rui slowly raised her delicate hand and gently stroked Tang Wenshu's lustrous black hair, as if conveying a silent expression of gratitude. After a moment, she broke the silence and asked, "So, are there any people in the Duke's Mansion with whom you have disagreements or grudges?" Her voice was calm, yet it held a hint of concern.

"Yeah, there are so many. What's going on?" Tang Wenshu blinked her bright eyes, looking at the other person with a puzzled look on her face. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something important and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Could it be... Sister, are you trying to help me vent my anger?" Before she finished speaking, she flew into Zhao Rui's arms like a happy little bird, hugged her tightly, and cried with joy, "Sister, you are so kind! Those bad women always bullied me, pushed me into the pond, and put disgusting bugs on my desk. Wuuwuwu..." Tears poured out of her eyes like a flood, soaking Zhao Rui's clothes.

Zhao Rui stroked Tang Wenshu's hair lovingly and comforted her softly, "Okay, don't cry, everything is over. From now on, sister will always protect you and will never let anyone hurt you again." As she spoke, she gently wiped away the tears on Tang Wenshu's cheeks, with a trace of determination and pity in her eyes.

Zhao Rui then waved to Tang Wenshu, motioning her to come closer. Tang Wenshu obediently leaned forward, listening in. Zhao Rui lowered his voice and continued to explain things. Tang Wenshu listened, nodding in agreement, her face filled with surprise. Clearly, this plan struck her as novel and intriguing.

On the way home from school that day, Tang Tian, ​​Tang Jing, and their group were strolling leisurely, discussing Tang Wenshu's absence from class over the past two days and other gossip. Meanwhile, in the Duke's mansion's garden, several maids gathered together, whispering and sharing the latest gossip.

"Have you heard? Miss Tang Wenshu actually brought a strange man back to her courtyard, and has kept the door closed for the past two days. I don't know what they are doing in there." One of the maids said mysteriously.

"What?!" Tang Tian's face darkened instantly upon hearing this. She quickly walked over to the maid who had spoken, grabbed her by the collar, and asked sternly, "Were you telling the truth?"

"I am absolutely not lying. I saw with my own eyes Miss Tang Wenshu walking in the yard with a strange man!" said the maid tremblingly.

"Okay, okay!" Tang Jing was furious. She shouted three times in a row, then gnashed her teeth and shouted, "Let's go, let's go catch her in the act!" Seeing this, Tang Zixin quickly reached out and patted Tang Jing lightly, scolding her, "You're so stupid! If we go alone, what if she acts like a traitor and refuses to admit her guilt?"

"Sister, you are absolutely right." Tang Jing nodded repeatedly as if she had just woken up from a dream.

"That's right. That crazy girl has always been cunning and scheming. She might really deny it." Tang Tian also echoed.

"Hmph, if that's the case, then we must make sure she has no excuses!" A hint of viciousness flashed in Tang Zixin's eyes. Then, she decisively gave the order, "Go, Xiaotian and Xiaojing, each of you go separately and invite Mother and Second Aunt over!" Before she finished her words, Tang Zixin took the lead and headed towards her eldest sister's courtyard, saying as she walked, "I need to discuss this with my eldest sister. We must do everything we can to hold Third Aunt back!"

After everything was arranged, Tang Zigui listened quietly to the whole story, thought for a while, and then decisively ordered the maid beside him: "Go and find the servant next to father!" When the servant hurried over, Tang Zigui lowered his voice and whispered a few words to him, and instructed: "Just tell father as I said, and tell him that father has something important to discuss, and ask brothers Tang Qi and Tang Zhengrong to go to the door of father's study and wait." After speaking, Tang Zigui's mouth corners rose slightly, revealing a smug smile.

After a moment of silent contemplation, she spoke again, "No, this alone isn't enough. We need to have my eldest brother and the other brothers go over and wait, including all the brothers from the second house." A cunning glint in her eyes, she continued, "That way, if anything unexpected happens, we can all gather together and work together to denounce Tang Wenshu."

After hearing this, Tang Zixin's face was full of admiration. She gave her elder sister a thumbs up and praised, "Sister, you are so wise and brave!" As the situation was urgent and no time was left to lose, she hurriedly urged, "Time is running out now. Go find my elder brother and the others. You must do everything you can to keep them. Never let those brothers from the third room get away easily." Before she finished speaking, Tang Zigui hurriedly stepped out of the room, and Tang Zixin did not dare to delay at all. She followed him closely to find her elder brother.

Soon, the two of them made their arrangements and arrived in the garden, pretending to enjoy the scenery while quietly awaiting the arrival of the main force. Meanwhile, Tang Tian had already informed her stepmother of the incident. Upon hearing this, Wu Yu immediately issued orders, quickly assembling a group of capable individuals and instructing them to secure Tang Wenshu's compound and not allow even the slightest leak of information, as this matter concerned the reputation and dignity of the entire Tang Guogong Mansion.

Before long, a large and aggressive group, led by Tang Tian, ​​surged towards Tang Wenshu's yard like a tide. Tang Tian stood at the front, calmly directing his men to force open the gate.

There was no one in the yard except for a little girl cleaning it. Everyone rushed into the yard and opened the door, only to see Tang Wenshu sitting side by side with a man on the bed, reading books. But strangely, the books in their hands were upside down, and it was obvious that they had been absent-minded for a long time, and no one knew where their thoughts had drifted.

"Xin'er, don't look!" Aunt Wu Yu's expression suddenly changed. She rushed forward and suddenly pulled Tang Zixin behind her. She quickly stretched out a hand and tightly covered her big, watery eyes, muttering, "Guier, you should also hurry and get away. Don't get this unlucky thing on yourself, otherwise it will dirty your eyes."

After Tang Zixin stood firm, Wu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. But then her eyes, which had been gentle at first, suddenly widened and she shouted angrily towards the front: "Tang Wenshu! What on earth are you doing? Are you going to trample on the reputation of our Duke's Mansion like this? This is simply nonsense!" After that, Wu Yu was so angry that her whole body was shaking, and her chest was heaving violently, as if she would explode at any time.