The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Hearing Li Jun's words, Liang Ruoxue smiled.

"That won't be necessary. My injuries have healed considerably, and I don't need those medicines anymore. Thank you for your concern, Third Prince."

Liang Ruoxue rejected Li Jun's suggestion, effectively cutting off any avenues for establishing a relationship with Li Jun, as Shen Hanyu had instructed her to do.

You must never appear eager for quick success in front of Princess Yongning, otherwise Princess Yongning will think that you have ulterior motives.

She just needs to maintain a relationship with Li Jun at a level that Princess Yongning won't dislike; the rest can wait.

Princess Yongning's opinion of Liang Ruoxue improved upon hearing this.

Li Jun looked at Liang Ruoxue, her attention had been focused on Liang Ruoyan, and she hadn't really paid attention to Liang Ruoxue.

He was filled with emotion, but he didn't show it on his face.

Princess Yongning, seeing that it was almost time, asked Li Jun to accompany her to offer incense and then return.

Liang Ruoxue tactfully left and went outside to find Shen Hanyu.

Shen Hanyu had been waiting for her arrival. Seeing Liang Ruoxue's delighted expression, she asked, "How did it go?"

"The princess is very kind to me, much kinder than Liang Ruoyan. I've done everything you said, but isn't this too slow?"

Shen Hanyu chuckled, pinching the twig. "You think it's too slow, but someone else is getting impatient."

Liang Ruoxue didn't understand what she meant, but she quickly thought of Liang Ruoyan.

Speaking of which, I haven't seen Liang Ruoyan since I entered Wenlong Temple.

"You mean Liang Ruoyan?"

Shen Hanyu nodded, "Let's go back. We should leave once we've finished our business. Staying here isn't a good idea."

Liang Ruoxue was reluctant to leave, but Shen Hanyu was adamant and insisted on pulling her away.

"Miss Shen, what are you doing here?"

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her. Shen Hanyu turned around and saw Ding Wenxi, the only one among the people she had met last time who hadn't gotten into trouble.

Afterwards, Shen Hanyu had someone investigate Ding Wenxi, and the result surprised her. Ding Wenxi was completely different from those other people. He had a simple family background and was just a scholar who was focused on taking the imperial examinations.

Shen Hanyu didn't know why Xu Ying would allow Ding Wenxi to be her matchmaker. She thought the matter was over, but now she had run into Ding Wenxi again.

Ding Wenxi stepped forward and bowed to the two girls.

"Come and offer incense to pray for blessings."

Shen Hanyu's eyes held a distance; she truly dared not trust the people Xu Ying had sent.

When Ding Wenxi saw that Shen Hanyu had answered him, he scratched his head sheepishly.

"I'm also here to pray for blessings and fulfill my vows."

Liang Ruoxue tugged at Shen Hanyu, "Aren't you leaving? Hurry up and go back. I was planning to buy some cosmetics on the way. Don't waste time here."

Shen Hanyu had the same idea, so she curtsied to Ding Wenxi and quickly left.

Once inside the carriage, Liang Ruoxue exclaimed, "That scholar is clearly interested in you."

Shen Hanyu did not speak.

"I think he was someone my aunt found. He's just a lowly fellow. Don't be foolish enough to fall for him. If you trust me, once I become the Third Prince's consort, you can point to any family, and as long as it's not too outrageous, I can let you marry into it."

Liang Ruoxue's expression was arrogant, and she spoke as if she were bestowing a favor.

Shen Hanyu didn't take what she said to heart. If it were really as Liang Ruoxue said, she would be lucky if Liang Ruoxue didn't kick her when she became the Third Prince's wife.

"I didn't like him."

She avoided the main point and chose to answer the first question.

Liang Ruoxue chuckled: "Indeed, just a poor scholar."

After returning to the manor, the two of them learned that a small disturbance had occurred during their half-day visit.

News travels fastest among servants, and the little maid vividly recounted what had happened that day to the two of them.

It turned out that Liang Siyu was off work today and was handling matters in her study as usual.

As it turned out, Liang Ruoxue was right. After seeing Liang Siyu, Lin Yun couldn't forget her and kept lingering near Liang Siyu's courtyard.

Seeing him alone in the study, Lin Yun boldly barged in, pretending that she had accidentally entered the wrong place.

Just then, Granny Song arrived with some things and saw Lin Yun appear with Liang Siyu. She then turned around and told Xu Ying about it.

Xu Ying would definitely not allow Liang Siyu, who was about to be married into the Qi family, to cause any trouble at this time, but with Old Madam Lin still here, she couldn't afford to break off all ties.

Just as they were wondering what to do, Old Mrs. Lin took Lin Yun to apologize to her.

"Everyone is at Fu'an Hall now, girls, go and see, it's so lively."

Once home, Liang Ruoxue stopped restraining herself and dragged Shen Hanyu along.

"Come on, let's go see Lin Yun make a fool of herself. Last time she stood up for Liang Ruoyan and argued with me. I said then that she had ulterior motives towards the older brother, and I was right."

Shen Hanyu followed Liang Ruoxue to Fu'an Hall. The hall was full of people. Liang Siyu and Liang Sihan sat on one side. Liang Siyu looked unpleasant, while Liang Sihan's eyes darted around Lin Yun.

Lin Lihua and Xu Ying were also there, but Liang Chengxuan had not yet returned to the mansion, so only Liang Chengli was present.

Grandma Lin was with Lin Yun, who was sobbing softly. Lin Yucheng was filled with shame, ashamed of what Lin Yun had done.

The old lady, no longer as enthusiastic as before, leaned against the soft pillows and asked indifferently, "What's wrong?"

Grandma Lin slapped Lin Yun.

"Your Majesty!"

Lin Yun knelt down with a thud and couldn't help but cry.

The old lady sighed, "Why make the child kneel? It's not a big deal."

He said that, but he didn't actually tell Lin Yun to get up.

“It’s my fault for not disciplining him properly. Since coming to the Marquis’s mansion, this child has become wild and even had such thoughts. I have no face to see you.”

Grandma Lin apologized sincerely, and Lin Yun also apologized to Liang Siyu.

The room was filled with crying and wailing, making it quite noisy.

Xu Ying held the handkerchief and slowly took a sip of tea.

She wasn't worried that the old lady would soften her heart; when it came to Liang Siyu, the old lady knew perfectly well what was more important.

Knowing Lin Yun's thoughts, Xu Ying wished the Lin family members would get out as soon as possible, but she guessed it wouldn't be that easy.

"Alright, alright, your crying is giving me a headache too. If this really causes trouble, how am I supposed to explain it to the Qi family? Aren't you just ruining my life?"

The old lady still showed no sign of forgiving him, and Mrs. Lin began to panic.

Lin Yun moved in front of Liang Siyu.

"I'm so sorry, elder brother. I was out of my mind today. I didn't know my limits and caused such a mess. I almost ruined your marriage with the Qi family. I deserve to die."

Liang Siyu took a deep breath, feeling utterly miserable.

"It's not a crime deserving of death, Miss Lin. You should go home as soon as possible."

The one who finally spoke up and asked people to leave was surprisingly Liang Siyu, who is usually good-tempered.

Even Shen Hanyu couldn't help but glance over, thinking that it would be Xu Ying or the old lady who brought it up.