After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Hearing the voice, Yan Yun knew who it was. She glanced back at Lu Yan and knew without thinking why he was there.

Lu Yan extended his hand, "Are you tired? I'll take you back to the manor."

This was the first time Yan Yun had looked at Lu Yan so closely. Although they had no grudges against each other, the involvement of the old lady and Zheng Jihua made it difficult for him to treat Lu Yan well.

Furthermore, he now has to watch over him in place of Zheng Jihua.

The Zheng family is destined to perish at my hands, so the person before me is my enemy.

Lu Yan was used to her not answering. Remembering that she hadn't left the manor due to illness not long ago, he took off the coat that Lu Yuan had draped over him and was about to put it on her.

Just as he was about to touch Yan Yun's shoulder.

Yan Yun reached out and pushed Lu Yan backward.

They weren't that close to each other.

"Cousin Ning'er, I was just worried you'd be cold."

Lu Yan explained that he didn't mean anything by it; he was just worried. Not to mention that she was his cousin, his younger sister had also been that age, so he was naturally more attentive.

"If you catch a cold, you'll have to take medicine again."

Women generally don't like taking medicine, and she probably is no exception.

Yan Yun glared at him fiercely, hoping he would stop pretending to be kind in front of her. She didn't need it, nor did she want the Zheng family to waste their time and energy on her.

One was on the verge of a fight, while the other remained calm and composed.

Yan Yun didn't want the cloak, so Lu Yan took it and followed Yan Yun outside.

Some people in Shuyuan didn't recognize Lu Yan. After asking in hushed tones, they learned that he was representing the Zheng family. No wonder he was so close to the Zheng family's daughter.

Lu Yan kept a close eye on Yan Yun; he should be even more attentive when he was outside.

Yan Yun looked at Nan Yunjing and felt that he must have seen this person before; there was a strange sense of familiarity.

She kept staring at Nan Yunjing, which naturally caught Lu Yan's attention as well.

The two exchanged a glance, but Lu Yan was the first to look away.

Yan Yun held on until the next morning, but finally couldn't stay awake any longer and slumped down to sleep. Lu Yan reached out and let her lean on him, and even covered Yan Yun with his coat.

The manager had intended to suggest that we could rest in the guest rooms.

Lu Yan had no such plans; he wanted to return to his residence first, and the carriage that was taking Granny Zhu back should have arrived by now.

Lu Yan told the steward that he would come with his cousin Ning'er to see Mr. Shu off on his final journey after she had rested. He then stood up while holding Yan Yun.

Since that's what they've said, the manager had no choice but to go out and see them off.

Because the carriages of the manor had gone to take other people, and the Zheng family's carriages had not yet arrived at the gate, Lu Yan asked the steward to help him while he carried Yan Yun back.

"Please wait for the carriage."

"You will meet him."

Lu Yan carried Yan Yun back to the Zheng residence, and the journey was rather quiet.

Lu Yuan drove the carriage over.

"Son."

Fortunately, they got into a carriage halfway there and arrived back at the mansion.

The maidservant helped Yan Yun rest.

Lu Yan went to the old lady's courtyard. She was a light sleeper and got up very early every day.

Seeing Lu Yan return to pay his respects made him feel good. This child always remembered him, and that was the best thing.

"Go and rest for a while."

The old lady was also more gentle towards Lu Yan.

Lu Yan said that he still had lessons to learn with the manager of the money shop today, so he needed to go early.

The old lady's smile never stopped; if she couldn't even endure this little bit of hardship, how could she accomplish great things?

"Then I'll have Granny Zhu prepare some hot tea and snacks for you and send them to the money exchange."

"Yes."

The two then exchanged some more considerate words.

After Lu Yan left the old lady's courtyard, Lu Yuan had already prepared to send Lu Yan to the money exchange.

When Yan Yun woke up, he found himself sleeping in his own room. Thinking back to the face he had seen in his daze yesterday, he knew it was Lu Yan. He was young, but the things he did were not things that Yan Yun could accept.

She retrieved a new set of clothes from the closet, tidied herself up, and was about to leave through the back door when she remembered what had happened earlier and withdrew her hand. When she couldn't protect herself, it wouldn't hurt to rely on the Zheng family.

Yan Yun left the mansion again with two attendants.

The old lady originally wanted to have Granny Zhu talk to the Zheng family's daughter and tell her not to show her face in public, especially since she was mute and represented the Zheng family.

The thought crossed her mind, but the old lady felt she couldn't say it that way.

Zheng Jihua is no longer the Zheng Jihua of the past. Now that Lu Yan is also in the Zheng family, she can do whatever she wants.

Yan Yun visited Shu Yuan again.

Even more people came today, including the young man from the martial arts school.

He saw that Yan Yun had no expression, but instead spoke ill of Nan Yun Jing, who was wearing mourning clothes.

"It's laughable that such a cold-blooded and heartless guy would wear mourning clothes for an old man's death." He said, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Nan Yunjing did not speak.

The people who came with him stopped him.

"Yunyi, we're here to send Mr. Shu off on his final journey." We can't afford to cause any unpleasantness here because of a dead person's grudges.

Yun Yi looked at Nan Yunjing with a mocking gaze and raised his voice, saying, "It's not worth getting angry with this guy of unknown origin."

Although he said that, the expression on his face was completely different.

Nan Yunjing bent down slightly and said to Yun Yi and his group, "Please go in and see Mr. Shu off on his final journey."

Those who were with Yunyi quickly tried to calm things down, saying there was no need to argue with people in a place like the mourning hall.

"Let's go, let's go, let's go inside first."

Yan Yun, who happened to be there, witnessed this scene and felt disgusted by the person who was disrespectful in front of Mr. Shu's spirit tablet. If he didn't want to come, he didn't have to. But since he did come, he shouldn't have done such a thing.

Yan Yun didn't wait for his entourage and strode forward.

Yun Yi looked down at Nan Yun Jing with his head held high, but didn't notice the little girl beside him. Yan Yun saw him take a step forward, ignored her, and ran over to him, sticking her leg out at his calf.

The servants didn't even have time to stop them.

Yun Yi was focused on Nan Yun Jing and didn't see Yan Yun appear. He only felt that he had kicked something.

He lost his balance instantly.

With a loud thud, Yun Yi fell straight to the ground.

People around were talking, but after this, everyone fell silent and looked over.

The people around Yun Yi quickly reached out and pulled him up.

"Yunyi, get up quickly."

Yun Yi looked up and saw that Nan Yun Jing wasn't even looking at him. He quickly got up, shook off the hands of the people around him, and said he didn't need their help.

He stood up and looked at his feet to see what he had kicked.

Upon seeing the lump at his feet, he simply lifted the person up.

Yan Yun lifted her feet off the ground and reached out to grab Yun Yi's hand.

The attendants rushed forward to help.

"Let my lady go."

Yun Yi looked at the person he had arrested, and the probing gazes of those around him made him furious and embarrassed.

He glared fiercely at Yan Yun and said mercilessly, "Your mouth is hoarse? Your eyes are blind too?"

Yan Yun stared at him expressionlessly. If he knew how embarrassing it would be, wouldn't it be better not to cause trouble here?

Those who came with Yun Yi all felt that they really shouldn't have come together today. First, they ran into Nan Yun Jing, that troublemaker, and now this guy has come too.

If the servants saw their young mistress being treated like this and just stood by and watched, they would have no peace after returning to the manor. So they immediately stepped forward to rescue her from Yun Yi's clutches.

Yun Yi and his group tried to persuade him from the side.

"She's just a girl, why are you arguing with her?"

Yun Yi grew angrier the more he listened. This girl's presence here at this time was only meant to upset him.

"Can't you see what she did?"

Those trying to calm things down just wanted to quickly quell this unexpected incident.

"Maybe she didn't mean it."

Yun Yi stared at Yan Yun and he felt that the girl was doing it on purpose.

Is this girl with Nan Yunjing?

He looked at the scenery of Nanyun.

But Nan Yunjing didn't step forward to stop him; instead, he turned and walked away.

Not wanting these matters to disturb Elder Shu's peace, the steward stepped forward and said, "Young Master Yun, please calm down."

Yun Yi hadn't expected to get so angry. He knew he couldn't bring himself to actually hit the girl in his arms, but with so many people watching, he couldn't save face. He'd never been this desperate before.

Before the person in charge could speak again.

Yun Yi threw Yan Yun to the ground.

He took a deep breath and said, "I'm here to see Mr. Shu off on his final journey. Let's pretend nothing else happened."

Those who followed Yun Yi breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, he held back.

Yan Yun's attendants immediately helped him up and looked at Yun Yi, saying, "My master will not let you off the hook."

Yun Yi suppressed his anger and ignored them.

He entered the mourning hall, and his mood calmed down considerably upon seeing the coffin. Although he didn't say it, he still respected Mr. Shu. Even though Mr. Shu hadn't accepted him as a disciple, he was still Mr. Shu.

Yunyi lit the incense he had personally lit.

Those around him asked if he wanted to go back, but Yun Yi remembered that Mr. Shu's children were not alive, so he said, "I'll stay."

The group didn't dare say that being able to stay after what had just happened was quite a change.

Fearing that staying would cause trouble between her and Nan Yunjing, she tentatively asked, "Really not leaving?"

"Ah."

"You're not planning to teach that brat Nan Yunjing a lesson, are you?"

Yun Yi countered with a question.

Am I such a person who doesn't understand the rules?

They wanted to say yes, but decided against it.

Since Yun Yi wasn't leaving, the rest of the group naturally stayed as well.

After what had just happened, Yan Yun found a place to sit down, and that's where he sat for another day.

Lu Yan would still come over at night, and after Yan Yun fell asleep, he would take her back to the Zheng residence. He wouldn't feel at ease until he sent her back to the Zheng residence every day.

Back in his room, he coughed uncomfortably because of a sore throat. Lu Yuan handed him some hot soup: "Young master, have some hot soup to warm yourself up."

Lu Yuan felt tired just looking at him.

Working day and night like this, and still having to worry about that troublesome young lady.

"How about I go with Miss Zheng tomorrow, and you should return to the manor earlier, young master?"

"fine."

Lu Yan, on the other hand, didn't feel particularly tired despite being busy every day. He asked Lu Yuan, "Has there been any letter from home?"

Realizing this was the important matter, Lu Yuan immediately took out the letters he had put away and handed them to Lu Yan.