Quick Transmigration Sweet Story, The White Moonlight Rescue Plan

Ling Nanchen stood on the top floor of the Ling Mansion, looking at Ling Yubai's courtyard in the distance, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

He held a newly written letter in his hand, which detailed his admiration for Gu Xiao in detail. The ambiguous language was enough to make people's imaginations run wild.

He knew that as long as this letter was delivered to Shu Ya, Gu Xiao's reputation would be ruined, and Ling Yu Bai—his brother—would definitely harbor resentment towards her because of Gu Xiao's "improper conduct."

"Brother, haven't you always been known for your integrity? I'd like to see if you can remain calm now that you've been tainted." Ling Nanchen muttered to himself, a sinister glint in his eyes.

He handed the letter to his trusted aide and instructed, "Pass this letter to Shuya and make sure she personally delivers it to Gu Xiao without fail."

Gu Xiao sat in a side courtyard of the Ling residence, a book in her hand, but she couldn't concentrate on reading. A vague unease lingered in her heart, a feeling that something was about to happen.

Ever since Shuya suddenly barged into her room that day and said a few harsh words to her, she has felt an invisible pressure enveloping her.

So he immediately instructed Zitan, who was standing beside him, "Go and find out what Shuya has been doing these past few days?"

Not long after Zitan left, Gu Xiao looked up at the window and saw Ling Yubai approaching from a distance. He was dressed in white, his expression calm, as if nothing in the world could disturb his mind.

Gu Xiao felt a warmth in her heart, yet also a pang of guilt. She knew that Ling Yubai had always taken good care of her, even defying his family's objections to insist on marrying her. But she was fiery and suspicious, and even began to doubt whether she deserved his trust.

“Cousin…” Gu Xiao called softly, her voice tinged with hesitation.

Ling Yubai was pushed in front of her by Mo Fengfeng and also keenly noticed Gu Xiao's hesitation: "What's wrong? You look a little uneasy."

Gu Xiao lowered her head, her fingers gripping the book tightly, and whispered, "I... I don't know why my cousin likes me and wants to marry me, but I still want to make things clear to him. I am neither virtuous nor considerate. I am even sensitive, suspicious, irritable, and rude. I will repay kindness with all my might, but I will also hold a grudge against those I hate. Would you still marry someone like that?"

Ling Yubai smiled slightly, and after Mo Feng left, she spoke eloquently: "Of course I know you have ulterior motives. You've long harbored ulterior motives towards me."

Gu Xiao looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "You...you know?"

Ling Yubai nodded, her gaze deep and resolute: "So what if I know? How others see you is not the same as how you actually are. How can you blindly believe what others say? Besides, your rudeness and irritability towards Lin An is, in my eyes, courage. Your sensitivity and suspicion are precisely because of your environment, which forces you to be more cautious. As the saying goes, one should not have the heart to harm others, but one should not be without the heart to guard against others. You did not intend to harm anyone, so what's wrong with that?"

Since you have good taste and have seen my work, why shouldn't I praise you?

A warm feeling welled up in Gu Xiao's heart, and her eyes reddened slightly. She had never imagined that Ling Yubai would speak of her in such a way. Originally, she was only grateful for his care, but at this moment, a strange feeling was stirring in her heart.

A few days later, Ling Nanchen's letter indeed spread throughout the entire Ling family mansion and even reached the ears of outsiders. Rumors spread, and Gu Xiao's already bad reputation plummeted.

The elders of the Ling family accused Gu Xiao of being unfaithful and even demanded that Ling Yubai cancel the engagement.

Ling Yubai remained calm despite the accusations from the crowd in the main hall of the Ling residence. He glanced around before his gaze finally settled on Ling Nanchen, and he said coldly, "Second brother, don't you have anything to say about these rumors?"

Ling Nanchen feigned deep affection and began his act to Ling Yubai: "Brother, I have been in love with my cousin for a long time, but I have always been afraid to express it because of my status. Now that my cousin is about to marry you, I... I am just unwilling to accept it and want to express my feelings. I have no other thoughts."

Ling Yubai sneered: "Nothing else to think about? Then why don't you ask your aunt for her hand in marriage? What are you pretending to be all lovey-dovey for? Who are you trying to disgust?"

Ling Nanchen suppressed his joy, but quickly regained his composure: "Brother, my cousin is going to marry you. A gentleman does not take what belongs to another."

Ling Yubai's eyes were sharp, and his voice was mocking: "So you mean 'not taking what others like'? You're clearly a toad trying to eat swan meat, dream on!"

Ling Nanchen was surprised that Ling Yubai would also speak ill of him. His expression changed, but he already had a plan in mind. "I was just being delusional. My cousin will be marrying my elder brother soon, and I will take the initiative to leave to fulfill their wishes."

Upon hearing that her son was going to run away from home, Qin Shuanghua immediately became unhappy. Pointing at Gu Xiao, she began to smear him, saying, "That shameless vixen started this relationship and then abandoned you to pursue wealth and luxury. Why are you running away? Do you want to see those two scoundrels become a couple?"

Qin Shuanghua's words turned what was originally a perfect match between a talented couple into shameless adulterers, and those who didn't know the truth were naturally misled.

"Oh my god, this is such a huge bombshell! How could such a talented young man like Young Master Ling be so foolish?"

"Foolish? What normal man wouldn't be foolish when faced with tempting prey? Isn't Young Master Ling a man too?"

The passersby had no rebuttal and could only lament, "What a tragedy!"

Ling Yubai, however, stood up calmly at this critical moment, and even patted Gu Xiao, who was standing beside him, to reassure her.

"I'm truly baffled. It was clearly my second brother who fell in love with my wife, but couldn't have her, and left in anger. How did all the blame fall on my betrothed?" He paused, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Do these rumors seem to favor women over men? It was clearly my second brother who insisted on liking my wife. My wife is just naturally beautiful, so it's inevitable that she'll attract some people with ulterior motives. What's wrong with that?"

"Does being born beautiful mean you have to die if someone covets you? Would I have to die a million times over? Does a swan have to drown in a pond to be considered chaste after being touched by a toad? What a ridiculous joke! You don't blame the perpetrators, but you blame the victims. Have you all lost your minds?"

The hall fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, no one daring to make a sound. They had been so engrossed in gossip that they had forgotten all about Ling Yubai. He was known for his sharp tongue, and no one had ever gotten the better of him. Even the powerful Prince Qing had been tricked by him.

"Besides, Gu Xiao is my fiancée. I know her innocence better than anyone else. Are you questioning my taste? Or do you think I'm just a fool who only cares about looks?"

Standing outside the hall, Gu Xiao listened to Ling Yubai's words, feeling a warm current enveloping her heart. She had never imagined that Ling Yubai would risk going against his entire family for her sake. Her initial feelings were simply gratitude, but now, that gratitude gradually transformed into a flutter of affection.

She gently squeezed Ling Yubai's hand back, and whispered beside him, "Thank you."

Ling Yubai turned her head, her gaze gentle: "No need to thank me. You are my betrothed, this is what I should do."

Gu Xiao raised her head and met his gaze, her eyes shining with determination: "From now on, no matter what happens, I will face it with you."

Ling Yubai smiled slightly and took her hand: "Okay."

Ling Nanchen stood to the side, watching their tightly clasped hands, a sinister glint in his eyes. He knew his plan had utterly failed. But he was unwilling to accept it, secretly vowing that one day he would make Ling Yubai pay the price.

Looking at Ling Yubai's profile, Gu Xiao thought to himself, "Perhaps, this is what it means to be moved."