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Su Li hurriedly put on her clothes, the faint sound of fabric rubbing together was particularly clear in the quiet night.

Suddenly, a barely perceptible noise came from behind her, making her heart clench.

A strong sense of uneasiness surged in my heart.

In her panic, she hurriedly turned her head, her gaze meeting Pei Xiao's slightly open eyes, which held a mixture of confusion and astonishment.

In an instant, Su Li's face turned bright red, like a ripe tomato, the redness extending all the way to her ears.

She frantically grabbed her clothes, which she hadn't fully put on yet, and with trembling hands, she managed to tie the sash with great effort.

She walked quickly to Pei Xiao, blushing and annoyed, glared at him fiercely, and said in a low voice:

"You're really something, you woke up without making a sound, you startled me!"

Her voice carried a hint of barely concealed embarrassment and annoyance.

Her slightly trembling voice betrayed her inner turmoil and tension.

Pei Xiao then realized his lapse in composure as if he had just woken up from a dream.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he coughed awkwardly, a hint of panic and embarrassment appearing in his eyes for the first time.

He shifted his gaze somewhat awkwardly elsewhere, feigning composure as he looked into the darkness in the distance.

But the moment he turned his head, a blush crept up his ears, as beautiful as the sunset.

He opened his mouth, as if wanting to explain something, but something seemed to be stuck in his throat. He stammered for a long time, and finally only said in a low voice:

"sorry……"

The voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz, carrying a hint of apology and embarrassment.

For a moment, the atmosphere between the two became subtle and awkward, as if a strange undercurrent was surging.

Su Li felt extremely uncomfortable, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

She secretly glanced at Pei Xiao and saw him lying injured in bed. His weak appearance instantly extinguished the anger in her heart.

After all, he was her savior, and she couldn't really get angry at him, neither emotionally nor logically.

Besides, he didn't actually see anything just now, so what's there to argue about?

Just as the atmosphere became awkward and delicate, a series of footsteps approached from afar.

Su Li turned her head and found that the person who came was the caravan manager.

He strode over, his face showing concern. His gaze swept over Su Li and Pei Xiao, as if he noticed something unusual, but he didn't ask any further questions.

The steward cleared his throat and said gently:

"Young lady, young man, it's chilly at night, but don't worry. Our caravan has people taking turns keeping watch, so it's safe. At this pace, we should be able to reach your place by tomorrow evening."

As he spoke, he pointed to the bedding on the ground, "Go and get some rest. Everyone must be tired after such a bumpy journey."

Su Li quickly stood up, bowed slightly, and said with gratitude, "Thank you so much. I really don't know what I would have done without your help along the way."

The manager smiled and waved his hand, "You're too kind, young lady. It's only right to help each other out when we're traveling."

After the steward left, Su Li sat back down next to Pei Xiao, hugging her knees and gazing at the leaping campfire, her thoughts in turmoil.

Thinking about arriving home soon, worrying about Pei Xiao's injuries, and recalling the embarrassing scene just now, all sorts of emotions swirled in her mind.

She secretly glanced at Pei Xiao and saw that he had closed his eyes and seemed to have fallen asleep again, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

As night deepened, the sound of snoring gradually rose all around.

Su Li leaned against the carriage shaft and slowly closed her eyes...

After two days of trekking, we finally made it back to Linshui Village.

As Su Li stepped into her home, the figure of her eldest cousin, Su Xiangming, came into view.

The family's expressions seemed shrouded in gloom, exuding a deep sense of melancholy.

Before she could even wonder why Su Xiangming had returned from the academy, Madam He hurriedly pulled her into the room.

Madam He first anxiously examined Su Li from head to toe, and after confirming that she was unharmed, she breathed a sigh of relief, and then spoke with a solemn expression:

“Little sister, the Wang family came to break off the engagement. They left not long ago, but the news is still going on outside. Everyone in the village is watching our house like it’s our home. The old man is so embarrassed that he’s locked himself in his room all day and hasn’t eaten anything.”

Su Li was completely astonished and quickly asked, "What happened? Everything was fine before I left?"

Mrs. He replied with a worried expression:

"Sigh, it's all Su Yao's doing! She eloped with someone and was thrown out of the carriage in the street. Once this got out, how could the Wang family swallow this insult? They immediately came to break off the engagement."

Su Li subconsciously glanced at her father, who was standing silently to the side.

Su Qingfeng's eyes darted away, and he lowered his head in shame.

Su Li snorted inwardly but did not expose him.

Back then, they begged and pleaded with me to marry into the Wang family in place of Su Yao. They were so eager, like their eyebrows were on fire. Wasn't it just because they wanted to climb the social ladder by marrying into a wealthy family?

Unexpectedly, Su Yao's escape resulted in her being humiliated in the street just two days later.

At this point, Madam He continued, "The old man said that in a few days he would find her an honest and kind family to marry her off far away, so that there would be no more trouble. But how could she be obedient? Look, she's still making a fuss."

Upon hearing this, Su Li's lips curled into a mocking smile, but she quickly regained her composure and softly said to Madam He:

"Sister-in-law, she only has herself to blame. We don't need to worry about it. Let's focus on preparing for the shop's opening."

She thought that this whole ordeal had actually saved her a lot of trouble.

I thought that when I got home, I would definitely be scolded by Grandma Su.

However, we need to be more careful in the future, as these family members are not only unreliable, but they also often dig holes for us.

Before that, Su Li felt it was necessary to meet the down-on-his-luck scholar alone.

After returning from Yun County, she felt that things were becoming increasingly complicated.

The Tang family is clearly not a simple place to go.

This scholar's home looks like a den of wolves and tigers; his misfortune might have been a deliberate plot by his family.

In his past life, he said he needed to go home to assure his elders of his safety before returning to receive his peach blossom luck. Perhaps he didn't intend to start a relationship and then abandon his lover, but rather that he would be imprisoned by his family after returning home, and might even die on the way...

In any case, we need to talk to him alone first. If he still has a conscience, he will know how to make a choice.

After all, the scholar's affection for the peach blossoms did seem genuine.

With these thoughts in mind, Su Li raised her hand and knocked on the old temple door.

With a creak, the door slowly opened, revealing a scholar holding a book, his posture upright, his clothes worn but clean and tidy.

He stared intently at the book, his brow slightly furrowed, as if pondering the key points within, his expression one of focused concentration and seriousness.

Su Li had previously assumed that he was just putting on airs and trying to appear cultured when she saw him like this.

But now, looking closely, it's clear that even in this dilapidated temple and under these difficult circumstances, he still maintains such dedication and piety towards books.

He truly embodies the image of a virtuous person who remains steadfast and true to himself despite adversity.

"Miss Su Li, what brings you here?"

The scholar's voice broke the brief silence. As he spoke, he looked up behind Su Li, and only after finding no one following her did he turn his gaze back to her.