He was hacked to death! Reborn and married to the Grand Secretary, his family wept with regret.

Luo Qingfan's smug smile faded slightly, and her brows furrowed, as if she was dissatisfied.

An Wuyang didn't seem to care at all, which dampened Luo Qingfan's joy.

“You don’t need to put on a brave face. I know you’re pitiful. You gave birth to a son for Brother Huai Ren and took care of Brother Huai Ren’s family for many years.”

Luo Qingfan paused deliberately, his gaze lingering on An Wuyang's face, trying to find traces of pain on her face.

However, An Wuyang remained calm and even radiant, seemingly unaffected at all.

A hint of resentment flashed through Luo Qingfan's heart. She composed herself and said, "Sister An, I am very grateful to you for taking care of them for me. Although Brother Huai Ren married you first, I know that all his previous experiences were for the sake of meeting me."

"So, your fate is predetermined. If you are smart, please sincerely bless me and Brother Huai Ren!"

Luo Qingfan spoke with conviction, and the morning sunlight shone on her face, casting a golden glow upon her.

An Wuyang frowned. If it were the An Wuyang of her past life, perhaps she would believe it!

But after experiencing life and death, An Wuyang has come to terms with it. What does it matter if it's destined? She believes that human will can overcome fate!

Since Luo Qingfan believes that Li Huai Ren and his son are her destiny, then she will give them to him!

She disdained to have a husband and son who didn't belong to her!

However, An Wuyang would never allow her own destiny to be controlled by others again.

"Ok!"

An Wuyang responded softly. Faced with a woman as arrogant and inferior as Luo Qingfan, An Wuyang felt that if she showed any emotional fluctuations, it would lower her own status.

Seeing that An Wuyang remained indifferent, Luo Qingfan broke down.

"What's your attitude?"

Do you really think you still have a chance?

Luo Qingfan sneered: "The matriarch of a noble family is judged by her family background and appearance; only women who are presentable can be considered for the role!"

"There will be even more to come. Not only will you have to manage the household affairs, but you will also have to be good at interpersonal relationships. Every single thing is a skill to be learned, and you have no idea how deep the intricacies are!"

As Luo Qingfan spoke, she became increasingly radiant, as if the matriarch of the noble family she was describing was herself.

Finally, she changed the subject and shook her head at An Wuyang: "I'm telling you this for your own good. I don't want you to be trapped with someone who doesn't belong to you. You should have your own life."

"You should be independent and strong, find a man who is worthy of your status, and stay here to live a dignified life, instead of fantasizing about going back to the capital with Brother Huai Ren!"

"You should know that someone as uncouth as you, who only knows how to take care of a man's family's food, drink, and daily needs, is bound to be disliked by everyone."

After Luo Qingfan's long and eloquent speech, An Wuyang had already lost patience and started walking away, quickly leaving Luo Qingfan behind.

However, Luo Qingfan was not giving up and hurriedly caught up with An Wuyang, continuing her argument.

Why won't you listen to me?

"Are you still indulging in wishful thinking?"

"Let me tell you, don't covet people who don't belong to you! Not only Huai Ren, but also the man who brought you back yesterday—his true intentions weren't for you either!"

"You should take me to see him now. I want to ask him what his real purpose is!"

Luo Qingfan blocked An Wuyang's path, a hint of annoyance already showing on her face.

An Wuyang looked up at her and suddenly felt like laughing.

I thought Li Huai-ren's arguments yesterday were outrageous enough, but I didn't expect Luo Qing-fan to be even more unreasonable.

In both their past and present lives, Yan Juzhi and Luo Qingfan had never interacted. How did she figure out that Yan Juzhi's goal was her?

Luo Qingfan's face showed a hint of smugness; she had finally seen the emotion she wanted on An Wuyang's face.

"What? You don't believe it?"

Luo Qingfan raised her chin, her face filled with unwavering confidence: "He and I have run into each other several times in the past two days, it's definitely not a coincidence."

“I know that I am famous in Ning County. I suppose he must have heard of my reputation and came to find me.”

"But I already have Brother Huai Ren, so I'm afraid I can't let him have his way. Take me to see him now and let me explain things to him!"

Luo Qingfan looked at An Wuyang with arrogance and narrowed her eyes. She believed that she completely overwhelmed An Wuyang and deserved to be looked up to.

An Wuyang sneered and looked behind Luo Qingfan.

A carriage came to a slow stop, and Yan Juzhi jumped down from it, staring at An Wuyang expressionlessly.