Incurable Chapter 16 Part 2

Chapter 16 (2/2)

After that, he turned off the room lights, went back to the desk, switched on the desk lamp, and sat down again beneath its small pool of light to continue reading the document he had not finished.

The alcohol in her body deepened.

The outline of the man at the desk blurred more and more in her sight, while her mind became strangely clearer.

A coward found courage in drink.

She had found the courage.

She had even attempted seduction.

And the man had refused her.

Beneath the circle of lamplight, Liu Qianxiu sat in calm concentration, his cool temperament unchanged. His beautiful, long fingers moved steadily over the mouse, his gaze intent.

One lonely lamp.

One book.

One immortal.

Immortals did not have human desire.

He might one day feel something for a mortal heart—but maybe not now, and maybe not for her.

As the heat drained out of her, Mu Wan began to feel cold instead.

She curled in on herself a little.

At once, Liu Qianxiu noticed.

He lifted his head and looked over.

On the bed, the woman’s eyes were closed. Beneath the fall of dark hair, her small face had gone pale. Her lips, still vividly red, were pressed together. Under the blanket, her body had curled into itself in a small, tight shape.

Liu Qianxiu stood and crossed the room to switch off the central air.

The cold gradually vanished.

A warmer wind came through the open balcony doors, carrying the damp breath of the coming rain. The sky had darkened all afternoon. It seemed it was finally going to fall.

Disheartened, Mu Wan burrowed deeper into the blanket.

Her thoughts went empty.

And just like that, she truly fell asleep.

Her breathing deepened little by little in the quiet room, mingling with the wind outside that stirred the branches.

Liu Qianxiu’s gaze left the computer screen and settled on the woman on the bed.

She was sleeping, but not peacefully. One hand gripped the blanket outside the covers, her brow faintly furrowed.

He watched her for a while.

The wind outside grew stronger, carrying now the wet scent of rain. He came back to himself and looked toward the balcony.

He rose from the chair, his movements small enough not to disturb the stillness of the room in the slightest, and went out to the balcony.

Fine rain had begun to come in with the wind.

It was raining.

He closed the glass doors and returned to the room. He glanced once at the woman on the bed. She showed no sign of waking.

Then Liu Qianxiu withdrew his gaze and left the room.

When Mu Wan woke, it was six in the morning.

The headache from the hangover woke with her, souring her mood the moment she opened her eyes. Her face scrunched up. She made a small, annoyed sound and rolled over.

She was used to sleeping in a single bed. When she turned in bed, one leg usually brushed the edge.

Today, it did not.

Mu Wan opened her eyes.

It was as if she were not entirely sober yet, because the memories from last night were already replaying themselves in her mind. One flash after another—and then she sat bolt upright.

It was raining outside. The light was dim and gray, not even strong enough to get through the curtains. The room was empty. There was only a small lamp, a laptop that had already been shut down, and no sign of Liu Qianxiu.

In an instant, Mu Wan’s imagination filled in the rest of what must have happened after she fell asleep.

She had failed in her attempted seduction. Then, having stolen his bed on top of it, Taoist Liu had opened another room to avoid impropriety.

Mu Wan had been rejected.

Her mood became as miserable as the weather outside.

She had been drunk last night, but she was fully sober now. Even so, she did not let herself sink into misery for very long. She took out her phone and sent Liu Qianxiu a message. The meaning of it was simple enough: she had gotten drunk last night, thank you for letting her stay, and she was sorry for causing him such trouble.

After sending it, Mu Wan did not linger and went back to her own room.

Gao Mei was already gone, having left only a breakfast voucher on the table.

Work started at seven that morning. It was already after six, so there was not much time to eat. Mu Wan went downstairs to the restaurant, ate something quick, and asked one of the servers for a cup of soy milk to take away.

The soy milk came in a paper cup with a sealed lid.

Mu Wan had the straw in her mouth as she walked into the elevator.

It descended quickly and reached the lobby soon enough. The moment she stepped out, she saw the crowd at the entrance.

Reporters. Staff. Bodyguards in black.

A whole ring of people had formed around someone at the center, surrounding her the way stars ringed a moon.

It was a woman with short hair.

She wore a black top and a pale brown silk skirt that revealed a glimpse of waist. Her figure was graceful. Her eyes tilted up slightly at the ends, and beneath her right eye was a small beauty mark.

Standing at the center of that crowd, she looked utterly accustomed to being watched and admired. Her lips were touched with a quiet red. Their curve was polite and elegant.

Mu Wan withdrew her gaze and passed by the crowd.

At the edge of her vision, a woman’s figure flashed past—too striking to ignore. Mu Qing lifted her eyes briefly and, in that instant, saw the profile of the woman drinking soy milk as she walked.

Her gaze was set straight ahead.

Her expression remained calm.

She did not even look at her.

In the splendid hotel lobby, the two of them crossed past each other like parallel lines that only seemed to meet but never truly did.

They had not intersected before.

They would not intersect in the future.

“Miss Mu~.”

Before Mu Wan could even leave the lobby, a familiar voice called out to her.

She bit lightly on the straw and turned. Once she realized it was only Xiao Tan alone, she let go of the straw and smiled.

“President Xiao.”

Xiao Tan was thirty-seven, though he did not look it. He had that particular blend of elegance and gentleness that belonged to successful men, making him seem barely past thirty at all.

“Call me Dr. Xiao,” Xiao Tan said with a smile. He glanced at the soy milk in her hand and added with amusement, “Didn’t have time for breakfast?”

Mu Wan was just about to answer after swallowing a sip through the straw when Xiao Tan added, “Ah, right. You slept in Qianxiu’s room last night.”

Mu Wan nearly choked on the soy milk.

She coughed once, small and sharp, and looked up at the smile lingering near Xiao Tan’s eyes. Her face flushed red from the coughing. Letting the straw go, she said, “I drank too much last night. Dr. Liu only looked after me for a bit.”

Xiao Tan watched her quietly.

His gaze was mild and warm. He was a very easy person to be around. When he listened, he never interrupted, and his expression made it seem as though he fully believed every word she said.

Once Mu Wan had finished, Xiao Tan smiled and said, “I know. Qianxiu didn’t sleep in that room. I happened to see him booking another one. Qianxiu is a gentleman.”

With those words, it was as though he had taken Mu Wan by the hand and led her right out of the dead end where she had trapped herself.

“The hospital car’s here. Qianxiu’s still waiting for me at the hospital, so I’d better go.”

After that, Xiao Tan said goodbye and stepped out through the revolving doors. Outside, an assistant handed him a stack of documents. Xiao Tan took them with the same refined ease he carried everywhere.

Mu Wan watched his back as he left and, from the angle Xiao Tan had just given her, finally understood what had really happened last night.

Liu Qianxiu leaving had not necessarily meant rejection.

It was simply that she had been drunk, not fully conscious, and he was too much of a gentleman to take advantage of her.

Her lips curved slowly around the straw.

Wencheng was under the rain again. The drops were not large, but so fine and dense that, after only a few minutes, a person could be soaked through.

The production schedule did not have to follow the script in strict order. Since it was raining today, the scene they were shooting for Mu Wan was her final death scene.

She wore a pale gray cotton dress, white stockings, and black leather shoes—an unmistakable Republican-era look. The dress was loose, but her belly was padded out. In the scene, she was pregnant and about to be murdered.

The rain grew finer and finer, until the whole hospital seemed wrapped in a dark cloud.

The location was by the curved lake. The area had been cleared. There was no one there but the sound of rain striking the water.

Mu Wan clutched at her stomach. It was impossible to tell whether the wetness on her face was rain or tears. Burning drops slipped down her cheeks as she ran in panic, a sack of documents clutched in her arms. Her black square-toed shoes splashed through muddy puddles.

The moment she reached the lake, the path ahead of her was blocked.

Mu Wan stumbled backward and fell hard to the ground.

She was drenched through. Muddy water soaked the hem of her dress. She held the documents out to the person in front of her, pleading as she backed away, one arm protectively wrapped around her stomach.

But the moment the other person took the file, the killing intent in their face rose.

Two arms wrapped around her from behind.

Terror flooded Mu Wan’s eyes.

She clutched her stomach desperately, struggling, begging, crying for help, pleading for mercy. All of it lived in her face.

One of her shoes kicked free.

Then came the splash.

Her body fell into the water.

She thrashed there, the horror of drowning written clear across her features, until at last the struggle failed and her body slowly sank beneath the surface.

The scene had to be shot from several angles.

Standing by the window, Liu Qianxiu pieced the separate shots together in his mind. Her acting was good. Most of it passed in one take. When she was hauled back out of the lake, dripping wet, she stood behind the camera while the director said something to her. It sounded like praise. She smiled a little in answer.

She liked acting.

That much, Liu Qianxiu could see.

Someone handed her a towel. She wiped herself off a little, then held an umbrella and headed toward the inpatient building, where the crew had set up changing rooms.

The rain kept falling, carrying the heat away from the air.

Mu Wan was soaked through. Wrapped in the towel against the wind, she shivered a little as the rain slapped against the umbrella above her. Then she hurried into the inpatient building.

There were no proper shower facilities. After toweling herself dry, she changed back into her own clothes. The rainy weather had left even those feeling slightly damp and cold, but they were still much better than the sodden costume. Her body slowly began to warm again.

She coughed softly once, rubbing her hair dry, and stepped out of the changing room.

The moment she entered the corridor, she looked up—

and saw Liu Qianxiu standing there by the door.

Something flickered in her eyes.

Then she smiled.

“Liu Qianxiu~”

Because of the slight nasal tone left by crying, her voice sounded even softer than usual.

That scene had demanded a great deal of tears. Not only were her eyes still red, but the tip of her nose also carried a faint redness. Her delicate skin held a fine flush. She rubbed lightly at her nose with her hand.

She had texted Liu Qianxiu that morning, and he had only replied: You’re welcome.

She had intended to contact him after filming.

She had not expected to run into him here—

Or perhaps it was not a coincidence at all.

The thought came to her, and Mu Wan looked up at him again.

Liu Qianxiu was already looking down at her.

Her body shifted slightly.

She smiled, the red at the corners of her eyes softening as they curved down.

“I cried too hard just now,” she said. “I cried the baby away.”

In the scene, her character had been pregnant.

What Liu Qianxiu thought of instead was that night in the car, the woman in the passenger seat arching her waist slightly, the small, rounded shape of her belly under the seatbelt. She had told him then that it was all the territory he had conquered.

His gaze settled briefly on her now-flat stomach.

Then his lips moved, and he held something out to her.

A glass cup.

The lid was already screwed on. The glass reflected the corridor lights, and in the pale brown liquid inside, two tiny bubbles floated slowly to the surface.

“If the baby’s gone, another one can always be made,” Liu Qianxiu said. “Don’t catch cold.”

Her heart gave a hard leap.

The smile in Mu Wan’s eyes deepened.

The air was still damp and chilly. Her clothes were still thin. But warmth began to spread through her body anyway. Her heart pounded faster, and her blood seemed to run quicker with it, warming her from her toes all the way to her hair.

She reached out and took the cup.

It was still hot.

Freshly mixed banlangen.

The warmth of the glass settled into her palm. Mu Wan lowered her eyes and cradled it, her pale fingers scratching lightly against the side. Then, in a small voice, she muttered,

“That would still require you to be willing to make one with me...”

She said it so softly that she herself could barely hear it.

She thought he had not heard it either.

And yet, just after she finished, the low sound of his voice came from beside her.

He was taller than she was, but the sound landed as though it were right at her ear, catching her heart with one sharp, gentle bite.

“Mm?”

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Incurable Chapter 16 Part 1

Chapter 16 (1/2)

There was a knock at the door.

Liu Qianxiu released the mouse at hand. The computer screen in front of him was still lit, dense with text and data across the open document.

The room was bright and quiet, the lights already on. The floor-to-ceiling balcony doors stood open. Liu Qianxiu rose, pushed back his chair, walked to the door, and opened it.

The door faced the balcony. The moment it opened, air flowed through the room. The cool air-conditioning rushed toward her, scattering some of the heat from Mu Wan’s face—and with it, some of the alcohol on her breath.

Her skin was fair. When she flushed, it turned a soft pink, the color lying across her face as lightly as blush, like a peach just ripening. Beneath that peach-fresh warmth, her lips were touched with a little red gloss, full and inviting.

“Liu Qianxiu~” Mu Wan called up at him, the corners of her eyes curved, light glittering inside them.

Liu Qianxiu looked down at her, his own eyes still and unreadable. The faint scent of liquor mixed with the softer fragrance of her body, and not even the cross breeze from the open balcony doors could blow it away.

“Do you want some water?” he asked, his voice low.

Her throat felt scorched.

Only after he said it did Mu Wan notice. She ran the tip of her tongue over her lower lip and said, “Yes.”

Liu Qianxiu stepped slightly aside, opening the doorway wider. With the room laid open before her and the cool air still brushing her skin, Mu Wan walked in.

Liu Qianxiu’s room was much like her own.

The same bathroom, the same television, the same desk, the same floor-to-ceiling window, and a broad balcony.

The only difference was that hers was a standard twin room, while his held a king bed. Since one large bed took up less space than two singles, a long wash counter was built between the bathroom and the bed.

The room itself felt cool, clean, and empty.

Any trace of the usual warmth and lived-in softness a hotel room might have had seemed to disappear the moment Liu Qianxiu stepped inside. He looked calm and indifferent, but in truth, he possessed an almost alarming ability to cleanse a place simply by being there. Everything he owned, every place he went, even the people who brushed against him seemed to emerge touched by some quieter, purer mood.

The kettle and cup were on the desk.

The desk was a long wooden one that ran from the wall beside the balcony to the nightstand. It was not the same model as the one in her room. He had probably brought it himself.

There was half-warm boiled water in the kettle.

Liu Qianxiu lifted it and poured a glass. The clean glass cup was long and narrow, almost like a milk glass, with a thick base. Water gradually rose inside it. Listening to the soft sound of the pour, and looking at Liu Qianxiu under the light, something in Mu Wan stirred. Her body warmed again. She stepped forward and said, “I’ll do it myself.”

Baijiu had a vicious aftereffect.

Mu Wan had only been standing there a short time before her sense of balance deserted her. Her body tilted. She gave a soft sound and reached out instinctively for something to steady herself.

When people stumbled, they often dragged whatever they grabbed down.

But not this time.

The thing she caught did not move in the slightest.

Not even a drop spilled from the water in the glass he held.

Mu Wan had caught the corner of Liu Qianxiu’s shirt.

Her head was slightly lowered. Her heartbeat pounded against her ears; the tips of them were burning. In her hand, the cotton-linen fabric felt faintly stiff.

Not nearly as firm as the man beneath it.

Little by little, the cold air seemed to soften under the heat coming off her body.

Mu Wan looked up at Liu Qianxiu once.

He was looking down at her, too.

Her lashes trembled, as though the light had struck her eyes. She lowered her gaze again, rose onto her toes, still clutching his shirt, and leaned toward the rim of the glass, taking two small sips like a kitten.

The dry heat of her lips eased. The water slid down her throat. Yet her body felt hotter than ever, while the man beside her still seemed cool.

Her tongue moved slightly.

Then she looked up at him again.

The room was so quiet.

The only sound was the faint rustle of cloth brushing against cloth.

Still looking at him, Mu Wan’s lips parted.

Her hand slid from the corner of his shirt outward, little by little, until finally her arms circled his narrow, solid waist.

“You’re so cool...” she murmured.

Her eyes were hazy, her breath hot against the long pale line of his neck. Mu Wan smiled. Then she leaned in and pressed her face to him.

The instant skin met cloth and coolness met heat, Mu Wan shivered in his arms.

His cool skin soothed the fire in her body.

She was tired.

Holding on to him, she let herself tip backward—yet she did not fall.

The man stood there like a statue, immovable.

Mu Wan looked up, her brows faintly drawn, a trace of grievance in her tone.

“I want to lie down.”

The moment she spoke, the smell of alcohol spread more strongly.

Liu Qianxiu looked down at the obviously drunk Mu Wan, his mouth tightening slightly. He set the glass aside. Its heavy base met the wooden desk with a muted sound.

With that, Mu Wan completely lost her balance.

He pressed her back gently.

The mattress sank under her shoulders.

The bed dipped beneath her.

And his hands came down to either side of her head.

He was leaning over her.

Though their bodies never touched, the moment he came down over her like that, Mu Wan found herself completely enclosed by his scent.

Her body turned hot all over again.

They were not very far apart. Mu Wan stared at the man’s lips above her, feeling as though she might melt. Her own lips trembled faintly. Heat clogged her throat.

The woman beneath him was soft and lovely as water, a blush resting on both cheeks. Her eyes gleamed as she looked straight at him. Liu Qianxiu braced both hands beside her and looked down into her eyes without moving.

The two of them seemed to be holding each other there.

At last, it was the man above her who spoke first.

He let out a low sigh and said evenly, “The last time you were drunk, you weren’t like this.”

Mu Wan’s pupils contracted.

Liu Qianxiu reached down, took her hand off his waist, and placed it gently aside. Then he lifted her and settled her properly onto the bed.

Mu Wan lay flat against the soft mattress. The heat inside her slowly ebbed as the man beside her said in a low voice, “Sleep for a while first.”

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 255

~ STAY IN JIYUE PAVILION ~ 

After talking for a while longer, Old Madam Sun looked tired.

The Eldest Madam said thoughtfully, “Today is a hard day. Sister Su Qing and Yao’er must be tired. If you don’t mind, why don’t we go back early and rest? We will come again tomorrow to pay our respects to the Old Madam.”

Su Qing bowed to the Old Madam, “Mother looks tired, so your daughter won’t disturb you any longer.”

The Old Madam nodded. She was smiling, but her eyes were calm. “Yes.”

After everyone had left, the Old Madam called Wen Mama over. “How do you think about them when you pick up Su Qing and her daughter?”

Wen Mama looked at the Old Madam’s cold expression, her heart slightly moving. “Madam Su is your biological daughter, and she naturally would be so good.”

The Old Madam chuckled softly. “Since when have you been so secretive in front of me? This good..., how good is it?”

Wen Mama became more and more confused about what she meant, so she could only consider her word and say: “Madam is gentle and kind, and her temperament is very peaceful. Miss Mu is meticulous, and she has a decisive mind when she does things. If you let the maid choose, you really can’t pick out anything bad.”

“Decisive?” The Old Madam slowly raised her eyelids, “A girl in the family, doesn’t he have to get married and have children in the future. Right now, she is running a clothes shop or teahouse. That isn’t my Su family’s style in making a public appearance.”

Wen Mama’s heart trembled, and she lowered her head, too afraid to speak.

The Old Madam paused for a moment before asking again, “Are there any servants around them?”

“Madam and Miss Mu brought quite a few people with them, so only Zhou Mama, Ying Xue, and Jian Chun are left.”

The Old Madam frowned, “They must have a lot of unaccustomedness when they first came to the Capital, so send Mo Yu to them.”

“Yes, Madam.” Wen Mama quickly replied, but she couldn’t help but mutter in her heart. Mo Yu is the eldest girl by the Old Madam’s side, and she’s always very attentive in her daily service, so Wen Mama doesn’t know the purpose of this move.

After exiting the Old Madam’s courtyard, Su Qing and Mu Yunyao followed Zhou Mama to the Jiyue Pavilion. Along the way, the maids and manservants all held their breath, then retreated to the side to pay their respects.

Su Qing and Mu Yunyao walked straight over, followed by Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and Si Qin, all of whom were well-mannered and courteous, without any disrespect.

After they left, people couldn’t help but start whispering to each other.

“It’s not that Madam and Miss Biao have been living outside for many years, and they also grew up in the countryside. No matter how you look at them, their bearing is extremely noble.”

“The Masters are naturally extraordinary, especially that Miss Biao, who has an exceedingly attractive appearance. Her face is so fair and tender that she seems to shine. Looking at her looks that can crush a person’s surface, it really makes one envious …”

Jiyue Pavilion was remarkably magnificent, with all sorts of flowers and arranged in an orderly manner. There was a watery rock garden, a lotus pond in the corner pavilion and connected by the Jiuqu corridor bridge. Each step was very captivating.

The main house imitates the Jiangnan architectural style, which has two floors, a small attic, and wing-shaped eaves on the side. Amongst the stable and grand buildings, it was exceptionally unique and exquisite.

Mu Yunyao came here with Su Qing. With a slight smile on her face, she asked, “Did Mother feel any familiarity when she looked at Jiyue Pavilion?”

Su Qing looked around the room and couldn’t help but smile. “It’s very similar to the buildings in Jingling City.”

“That’s right. It must be very comfortable to live here.”

Zhou Mama said with a smile: “It’s good that Madam and Young Miss like it. This place was originally a place where the young misses played and entertained their guests. All the items were complete, and the arrangement was very exquisite. If you have anything you want to change, feel free to tell me. This servant will report it to the Eldest Madam so she can send people to arrange it.”

Mu Yunyao blinked, “Zhou Mama, Can I change the things here? You also know that I brought quite a few things from Jiangnan, and a lot of them are already used to using them. If they can be changed, I will change some of them.”

“Of course, it is possible. The Eldest Madam has instructed us to leave everything to Madam and Young Miss’s arrangements.”

Mu Yunyao has a bright smile on her face. “That’s good. Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, you guys can go and arrange it.”

Soon after, Mu Yunyao’s things brought in, causing Jin Lan and Jin Qiao to become busy.

When the Eldest Madam returned to Qiushi Garden, she asked someone to look for Liu Mama. When she heard that Liu Mama had broken a leg, her brows twitched, and her expression darkened.

Liu Mama was helped in by someone and walked in. Seeing the Eldest Madam, she immediately kneeled down, grimacing in pain. “This servant didn’t do my job properly. Please punish me, Madam.”

The Eldest Madam’s expression was cold as her gaze swept across her legs and her voice asked faintly, “What’s going on? Did she hurt your leg when you went to pick her up?”

“This servant accidentally fell down the stairs. I was unlucky and ended up breaking my leg.” Liu Mama felt her chest blocked in panic. When she fell and got injured, many people saw that Mu Yunyao and Su Qing were also in their room, and it was so far away from her so she couldn’t find any other excuses.

The Eldest Madam raised her eyes. “How could you be so careless? Are you using medicine?”

“This..., there are all kinds of medicinal materials on the boat, and I have used them.”

“Mmm, it’s not easy to make a difficult trip anyway. You’ll go down to collect ten taels of silver and rest properly. You’ll come back to serve me after you’ve rested.”

Liu Mama didn’t expect herself would get rewarded, and she froze on the spot. When she came back to her senses, she hurriedly expressed her gratitude. Her face filled with joy and gratitude. “Thank you, Madam! Thank you, Madam!”

“Let’s go down and have a rest.”

After Liu Mama left, Su Yuyi took the teacup and walked to the Eldest Madam’s side, “To welcome Auntie and Cousin Yunyao back, Mother has been very tired these days. Daughter personally brewed some tranquil tea and asked Mother to have a taste.”

Looking at Su Yuyi’s devastatingly beautiful face, the Eldest Madam caressed the tassels in her ear and said, “It’s still my daughter who knows how to love her mother. Unlike your big brother, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other.”

“Big Brother was ordered by the Emperor to follow the Third Prince to the front lines to reward the three armies. Big Brother is someone who has done great things and wants to help the Emperor share his burdens. That’s why the Emperor allowed his mother to have a daughter like me stay with you as a present to honor you.” Su Yuyi smiled, and the smile was like a flower. Even the surrounding atmosphere seemed to be brightened by her.

The Eldest Madam pressed the stick in her heart, and the smile on her face couldn’t stop, “If it were not for you and your brother, why would Mother work so hard for so many years?”

Su Yuyi walked up to the Eldest Madam and gently held her shoulders, “Mother’s hard work, Daughter completely see in the eyes. In the future, I will definitely fight for Mother!”

The Eldest Madam was satisfied, “There was news that was released that the Grand Princess may return to the Palace during this Mid-Autumn Festival. You should know that every time the Grand Princess returns to the Palace, the Emperor will overjoy, and he will definitely hold the big banquet. You always keep in mind the news that came out a few days ago. You can’t make any mistakes at the banquet.”

“Don’t worry, Mother. As long as that information is true, your daughter will definitely live up to your expectations.”

The Eldest Madam looked down at Su Yuyi’s face, and her smile became even more genuine, “If my daughter’s beauty and talents do not enter the Grand Princess’s eyes, then no one else will have a chance.”

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 254

~ THE SU FAMILY HAS A TALENTED WOMAN NAMED SU YUYI ~ 

Qi Mama inwardly complained, “Reporting to Madam, I still need about forty people to be able to bring the luggage back as soon as possible.”

The Second Madam secretly inhaled with a surprised expression on her face. She looked at Su Qing and Mu Yunyao in surprise. “How many things did Little Sister and Yao’er purchase? How actually needs so many people to transport it here?” She had always been a quick-tempered person, so she always spoke in a straightforward manner. Thus, when she straightforwardly asked this question, no one felt it was inappropriate for them.
Mu Yunyao slightly lowered her head, her face even redder. “Mother didn’t prepare a lot of things, and most of them belonged to me. Before I came here, Mother even persuaded me to buy less, but I saw that everything was good, so... “

The Second Madam said with a smile on her face. “The young lady in our house has always loved to be pretty. When she’s out on the street, she’s going to see everything, and she’s going to buy whatever is good. It’s nothing much, just a little more luggage. Just send more people to transport it into the residence. Elder Sister-in-law, if you don’t have enough men, you can send more from me.”

“Thank you, Sister Qi. Qi Mama, why don’t you hurry up and make the arrangements?”

Qi Mama’s heart trembled. After getting the confirmation, she hurriedly left. If she had the ability to call out so many people directly, she wouldn’t have to come and make things difficult for them.

The Eldest Madam turned to look at Old Madam Sun and bowed, “It was my mistake. When I was arranging the courtyard before, I wanted to make Sister Su Qing and Yao’er closer to the Old Madam, so I had asked people to clean out Chaolu Garden. But now, I had heard from Qi Mama that Su Qing’s sister and Yao’er had brought along many things. Chaolu Garden inevitably crowded, it’s better to move the Jiyue Pavilion out, where the boundary is spacious, and the scenery is elegant too.”

Originally it was her negligence in the arrangement, but now that she said it so straightforwardly and generously, it seemed rather magnanimous.

Mu Yunyao slightly narrowed her eyes. The courtyard of Chaolu Garden was small. It was clear what she was doing under the Old Madam Sun’s eyes, and she didn’t want to be so uncomfortable. Jiyue Pavilion is a great place to go. However, it used to be a separate place for the ladies in residence to play and entertain guests. The scenery was naturally not bad. Even if they moved in, it would likely lead to a lot of complaints. The first wife probably wanted to make a stumbling block, but she didn’t care.

The Second Madam had a smile on her face. Seeing that the Old Madam’s teacup had turned cold, she quickly got someone to change it to a new one. Her daughter, Su You, had always been in bad health and regularly having to drink medicine. She was usually quiet and didn’t like crowded, so she couldn’t even go to Jiyue Pavilion for months. It was just right for Su Qing and Mu Yunyao, so she didn’t have to worry about it.

Old Madam Sun raised her teacup and took a sip, nodding slightly. “Alright then.”

Suddenly, a light laugh came from the door. The sound was like the light and pleasant cry of an oriole, making people’s ears uncontrollably twitch.

Mu Yunyao’s downcast eyes trembled fiercely. Her hand under her sleeve tightened slightly as the corner of her mouth unconsciously raised to form a cold arc. She looked up with curiosity on her face.

The curtain began to swing, and a few young girls walked in with each other.

The girl in the lead had a slender waist, flowing shoulders, and a slim figure. She was wearing a beautiful silk dress embroidered with Su’s moonlight brocade, with a hundred butterflies in a floral skirt. Her slender waist and graceful figure made her seem like she was surrounded by fairy music as she slowly walked over.

Her face was even more beautiful. Her face was like a silver plate, her complexion like a spring flower, her eyes like clear autumn water flowing through the air, and her mouth like a smoky glow. She didn’t purposefully dress up. She only used a jade-green prism flower hairpin to tie up her inky black hair, but she was already unbearably beautiful.

She is the Pearl of the Su family, a woman of talent whose name filled the Capital — Su Yuyi.

“Granddaughter greets Grandmother, Mother, Second Aunt.”

The Old Madam’s face immediately lit up with happiness. “Get up quickly and come to Grandmother.”

Mu Yunyao kept on looking at Su Yuyi. She was outstandingly beautiful, beautiful beyond belief, making it impossible for people to refuse her just by looking at her. Solely by relying on her beauty, she could make people willingly hold anything in front of her in exchange for a smile.

Su Yuyi stood firmly by the side of the Old Madam and held her shoulders gently, “Grandmother, you don’t seem to be in good spirits today. Are you tired? It just so happens that I followed Doctor Chen to learn some massage techniques. I’ll give you a massage later.”

Old Madam Sun’s expression became even more lively. “You have always been filial.”

The Second Madam on one side opened her mouth and said, “Yu Yi is very meticulous. Her filial piety towards the Old Madam is incomparable. You guys have just left school and haven’t met your aunt yet. Didn’t Yuyi worried about her before?”

Su Yuyi looked at Su Qing and Mu Yunyao with a surprised look in her eyes. She then stepped forward and bowed, “Greetings, Aunt. I was worried about you before, but Aunt is finally back. Today is truly a good day. The family is reunited, and my grandmother saves a worry.”

Su Qing’s eyes were still filled with sadness. When she heard this, she revealed a smile. “Yuyi, there’s no need to be so polite. A family reunion is indeed a joyous occasion.”

Su Yuyi looked at Mu Yunyao at the side. “This must be Little Sister Yunyao, right? I’m in the Capital …”

Mu Yunyao strode forward. “Greetings, Cousin. I’ve heard of Cousin’s good name since I was in Jingling City. Seeing her now turned out to be really better than I heard. Cousin is even more beautiful than the rumors say.”

Su Yuyi was interrupted by her straightforward praise and suddenly forgot what she should say.

Su Qing, who was at the side, reached out her hand and pointed at the center of Mu Yunyao’s brows. “This little girl, while on the boat, was thinking about what she should do when she saw Elder Sister Yuyi. Now she’s happy and silly when she sees her.”

“Mother, I’m not happy. I’m just shocked by my cousin’s appearance. My Elder Cousin is the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen.” Mu Yunyao pursed her lips and shook Su Qing’s arm. Then, she turned around to look at the other three girls that had followed Su Yuyi in, “Greetings, three Sisters.”

Su Yuyi was like a bright moon and shining brightly. As soon as the bright moon comes out, the stars will become covered, so as long as Su Yuyi is there, anyone will become overshadowed. Su Yaxian, Su Yajing, and Su Yaling were already used to this scene, but never would they have thought that Mu Yunyao would greet them courteously.

“Little Sister Yunyao, there’s no need to be so polite.” No matter what they thought, the three of them responded with a smile on the surface.

Mu Yunyao slightly narrowed her eyes. The Eldest Madam was gentle on the surface, but her methods were so powerful. The concubines and mistresses in residence were all completely controlled and obedient. But when Eldest Madam looks away, Su Yaxian, as the Second Miss of the Su family, is the most elegant and quiet matched with her name, but her mind was incomparably exquisite.

But when she looks away, Su Yaxian, as the second lady in the mansion, is the most elegant and quiet in her name, but her mind is exquisite. In the end, she skipped over the Eldest Madam’s control and ended up marrying Second Prince Ning Junyu as the imperial concubine. Furthermore, she married on the same day as Su Yuyi. Although she was imperial concubine, her influence was immense and powerful, ruthlessly trampling on the Eldest Madam’s face.

Su Yajian and Su Yaling were both born of the Ninth Madam. Since these two weren’t outstanding and the Ninth Madam wasn’t favored, they could only try their best to curry favor with Su Yuyi. Su Yuyi was also happy to use them as a foil and earned quite a bit reputation as a friend and sister.

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~ A FAMILY REUNION ~ 

The Old Madam looked at Mu Yunyao on one side, and there seemed to be a flash of different emotions in her eyes: “This is Yao’er, right?”

Mu Yunyao folded her hands together and bent over to kowtow, “Yunyao greets Grandmother.”

Amongst the two beautiful women, the one dressed in the lotus colors on the left went up to Mu Yunyao and helped her up. She has a bright face, with her willow-leaf eyebrows and phoenix eyes. She was the second daughter-in-law of the Old Madam.

The Second Madam took Mu Yunyao’s hand and pulled her to look at her carefully, “Eldest Sister-in-law, look at Yao’er. She has a beautiful appearance, almost as if she was born to be born into the heavens. Besides, she is proficient in embroidery techniques and has a deep knowledge of tea art. Her appearance and temperament are not inferior to Yuyi. She was the granddaughter of the Old Madam, so she was comparable to her own granddaughter. Now that you have returned to the side of Old Madam, I wonder how many people will envy after carefully nurturing her for a few days.”

Another woman smiles and nods. She was the Eldest Madam of the Su family, who is in charge of the Su family’s internal affairs. Compared to the Second Madam, she looked gentle and elegant. Standing in the distance, she stood straight, orderly, and well behaved. It seems that even her smile is calculated carefully, and it will never be one point more or one less, making people impossible to people to see and understand her, “Younger Sister-in-law is right. Yao’er is indeed extremely outstanding.”

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and took Mu Yunyao’s hand over. The meticulously drawn face carried a slight smile, and she lifted her hand to take down the pair of jade-green gold silk bracelets from her wrist, “When Eldest Aunt looks at you, I like you very much, so this bracelet will be treated as a greeting gift.”

The Second Madam quickly spoke up. “Yao’er, quickly take them. These bracelets are good stuff. I’ve been envious of them for a long time!”

“Look at what my sister-in-law said. I still have another pair. They are the same as this one, and they came out from the same piece of material. I’ll have someone deliver it to you later.”

“That’s great. I can be considered to have basked in the glory together with Yao’er.”

Mu Yunyao’s face had a bashful expression, but her eyes were clear and bright, and her smile is also contagious: “Thank you, Eldest Aunt.”

The Eldest Madam had the ability to win over the hearts of people. She had been in charge of residence for many years, but no one had ever said that she was not good at anything. She has never been stingy with silver, and she treats people with rewards and punishments. Her reputation for virtue spread widely.

“As long as you like it.”

Mu Yunyao heavily nodded her head, a beautiful smile on her face, and her entire person became even more charming and beautiful: “Of course, I like it.”

There are two branches in the Su family right now. Su Wenyuan, the eldest son of Old Madam Sun, married Meng Yunxiang, the second daughter of Meng Youran, the Grand Preceptor, and gave birth to a son and a daughter, Su Qingwu and Su Yuyi. In the Su family, the two of them got favored and pressured the other children so that they couldn’t lift their heads completely.

Su Zhiyuan, the second son of Old Madam Sun, married Qi Rou, the daughter of Qi Shouye, Guanglu Temple’s Minister. Qi Rou had been married into the Su Family for many years and had been pregnant several times. However, she was unable to protect her child successfully. For the last time, she worked hard and gave birth to a daughter named Su You, but injured her body.

She hopes Su You blessed by the heavens to grow up safely. For many years, she has been ill and has not been well. Even the slightest disturbance could cause trouble for the entire second branch.

The background of Meng’s family and Qi’s family is quite different. However, the Old Madam has a strong preference for the Second Madam, and she loves much the sickly granddaughter Su You. Thus, even though Eldest Madam was in charge of the Su family’s internal affairs, she didn’t give Second Madam any mercy at all.

MadamQi is in the second branch. But there is no bargaining at all. Therefore, the first branch and the second branch look harmonious, but the two sisters-in-law were somewhat at odds.

Now that the Eldest Madam gave her a greeting gift, the Second Madam naturally wouldn’t let it go and directly pulled out a Danyang hairpin with a red jade embedded in it from her hair. “I think Yao er’s face is as beautiful as lotus. This hairpin exactly matches you. It’s just a little bit of Second Aunt’s heart and takes it as a formal greeting gift. I’ll make it up for you later.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly bowed and thanked her. “Thank you, Second Aunt. I was in a hurry when I came. Mother and I also prepared a present for Grandmother and the two aunts. I wonder if the people below have sorted them out.”

The Eldest Madam smiled but remained silent. The Second Madam, on the other hand, looked very interested. “I’ve heard that Yao’er’s embroidery skills are unrivaled. Even the Emperor is full of praise. Have you prepared clothes for me?”

Mu Yunyao’s face turned slightly red, and she looked somewhat embarrassed. “I’ve never seen Second Aunt before, so I’m afraid that the clothes I made won’t fit you, so I only prepared an ordinary gift. Please forgive me, Second Aunt.”

“Second Aunt is just teasing you. I heard that you have many businesses in Jingling City and that you rushed here immediately after making arrangements. How could you have time to make clothes? Besides, the family is the most important, and the gifts are second to none.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration. No wonder Old Madam Sun liked this daughter-in-law. It was because Madam Qi’s words were too pleasant to hear, and every single one of them could enter people’s hearts. Not to mention that her personality was very straightforward, and has a sincere smile on her face.

It is actually easier to get close to the Second Madam, who can’t understand the depth.

At this moment, Qi Mama walked in quickly. She had a smile on her face, but upon closer inspection, she found that she forced. “Paying respects to the Old Madam. Paying respects to the two Madams.”

The Eldest Madam looked over. “Has the courtyard been tidied up?”

Qi Mama looked even stiffer when she heard the words.

Earlier, she had clearly sent someone to the residence to report that she asked the Eldest Madam to sent more people to the dock to help deliver the gifts. However, upon returning, she found that the little servant who had passed the message had twisted his legs and came back later than them. Now, those gifts are hanging on the dock, and many people hear the wind to watch the fun.

When the Eldest Madam saw Qi Mama’s expression, her heart violently trembled. She suddenly had a bad premonition. Just as she was about to inquire, Mu Yunyao opened her mouth to speak.

“Qi Mama, did my mother and my luggage had sent to the residence? It just so happens that Second Aunt asked just now. Let Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others bring the stuff here.”

Qi Mama stammered, “This … Reporting to Young Miss, the gifts ….”

Mu Yunyao blinked her eyes in doubt, “Because there’s too much luggage, so you can’t find what Mother and I prepared for a while? Let Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others look for them. Those boxes are all specially marked, and the patterns on them are easy to distinguish.”

Qi Mama found it hard to say anything. “That’s not true …”

The Second Madam frowned slightly and said, “Qi Mama, you’re an old people of the residence. How can you be so hesitant in front of the Old Madam? If you have anything to say,

you only need to say it!”

Qi Mama glanced at the Eldest Madam and then lowered her head. “It’s Madam and Young Miss’s gifts. They’re all on the docks right now, and they’ll need a few more people to bring everything back.”

With that said, the Eldest Madam’s expression changed, and she quickly smiled, “I was not thoughtful enough. I didn’t expect my sister and Yao’er to bring so much luggage here. Qi Mama, you should also be the same, if you lack any helpers, you can call for help from the East Courtyard.”

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~ MU YUNYAO ENTERS THE SU FAMILY’S RESIDENCE ~ 

As the wheels rolled across Qingshi Street, the sound suddenly stopped. After waiting for a while, Wen Mama’s voice came from outside. “Madam, Young Miss, we’ve arrived at the Su family’s residence.” 

A servant had already moved a footstool over. Jin Lan and Jin Qiao disembarked from the horse station at both sides and helped Su Qing and Mu Yunyao off the horse carriage.

This road was the place where the officials in the Capital lived. Ordinary people could not enter this place at all. The streets are wide and filled with green plants of all colors on both sides. The environment here also was prominently quiet and elegant.

The Su family’s residence faced south from the north, with two stone lions majestically stood on both sides of the entrance. The main gate was tall and imposing, with two elevated red lacquer doors tightly closed, inlaid with ornate bronze rivets. Two ferociously shaped tortoises and snakes, inlaid on the gate with copper rings in their hands, adding a slightly more magnificent color to the door.

When the side door opened, one of the servants picked up the palanquin and carried it out. Su Qing and Mu Yunyao both got respectively on the palanquin, and the servants carried the palanquin into the Su family’s residence from the corner door. After walking for about a quarter of an hour, they put down the palanquin, and someone else had to lift the palanquin again. After turning three or four corners, it finally stopped steadily.

After walking for another quarter of an hour, they arrived at Old Madam Su’s courtyard.

A maidservant hurriedly came over and looked at Su Qing and Mu Yunyao with a face full of smiles. She knelt and greeted them, “Greetings, Madam. Greetings, Young Miss. The Old Madam has been waiting for a long time.”

Su Qing nodded slightly and turned her head to look at Mu Yunyao. She met Mu Yunyao’s eyes that filled with smiles. Her eyes were clear and had a gentle glow to them, giving her a sense of safety.

Su Qing’s flustered heart suddenly calmed down. She shook Mu Yunyao’s hand, tidied her sleeves and skirt, then slowly walked in.

As soon as they entered the hall, they heard a burst of lively laughter. Mu Yunyao’s heart moved, and seeing that Su Qing’s footsteps had slowed down, she couldn’t help but step forward to stand by her side. “Mother.”

A maid reported, “Old Madam, Madam Su, and Young Miss Mu have arrived.”

The originally bustling main hall suddenly fell into silence. Mu Yunyao slowly raised her eyes, and after a slight sweep, she was able to see the entire room thoroughly. She ignored the various gazes around her and was not intimidated by the luxurious decorations in the hall. She slightly supported Su Qing to knelt down and kowtowed to the Old Madam of the Su family knelt down and kowtowed.

The interior of the hall was decorated even more luxuriously. The silver tiles on the floor were dazzling, and on both sides of the room hung translucent Lunar Shadow muslin. Above her head hung twelve exquisite palace lanterns and all the water furniture made of yellow rosewood, with beautiful carved and complicated craftsmanship. It’s amazing!

There were chairs placed on both sides of the hall, and the few ladies sitting there were all dressed in beautiful clothes and gems. Each of them was as beautiful as fairy princesses.

Su Qing was a little perplexed. She had imagined how luxurious the Su family would be and had tried her best to calm down. However, after witnessing it for herself, she realized how narrow her vision was. She was at a loss as to what to do. Suddenly, she feels Mu Yunyao’s strength on her side as holding her back. She fiercely bit down on the tip of her tongue, and her eyes instantly turned red. She followed Mu Yunyao’s energy and walked up to pay his respects.

“Mother …”

Old Madam Su sat in the middle, dressed in a dark purple beautiful brocade dress, with a black headdress inlaid with emerald jade on her head. Her facial features were old, but she looked very kind and peaceful. Hearing the salutation, she looked over slightly, as if she couldn’t believe it, “My daughter….”

With just a sound, the tears had started to fall. The well-dressed lady standing on both sides went forward to persuade hurriedly: “Old Madam, is Little Sister back? This day is a joyous occasion. Don’t hurt your body because of it, or else, I don’t know how sad and troubled little sister Su Qing will be.”

“That’s right. You see that Sister Su Qing and Yunya are scared. If you are so sad, aren’t you making them feel uncomfortable?”

The two of them persuaded for a while before Old Madam Su finally stopped feeling sad. She carefully looked at Su Qing and Mu Yunyao. “Good child, quickly get up.”

Su Qing was wearing a sky-blue dress with a matching skirt and a pearl hairpin on her head. On one side of her head was a purple gold chain hanging down her ear, which made her look gentle and graceful. Her eyes were red, and her face was tear-stained, making her look even softer and weaker.

And Mu Yunyao next to her is even more shocking. She dressed simple and elegant, wearing a water pink peach blossom cloud dress, with a complete set of chain flower hairpins carved from pink tourmalines. Her face was like white jade, her eyes were like stars, and there were a few tears on her cheeks like a lily petal with dew in the morning, revealing a delicate and beautiful aura.

“Mother, your daughter is unfilial ….” Su Qing held the handkerchief tightly as she spoke, and bowing once more to Old Madam Su.

The two beautiful women at the side quickly went to support Su Qing, “Sister, don’t be so polite. You’ve suffered so much outside for so many years. After so many hardships, you were finally able to get back to your home. The Old Madam hate to treat you as an eyesore. If you’re so polite, don’t you look like an outsider?”

The two of them hurriedly went forward to support Su Qing, and Mu Yunyao, who was at the side, released her hand. While Su Qing kneeled, Mu Yunyao directly knelt on the ground. Hearing these words, she could not help but raise her head in a slightly helpless manner and said,

“Ever since Mother heard about her background, Mother has to kneel down and pray for Grandmother every day. She even said that she would pay her respects to Grandmother when she sees her. After all, she hasn’t been filial for so many years …”

To formally kneel and kowtow as a courtesy, not to mention that Su Qing had lived outside for many years. No matter the reason, if she didn’t give a formal salute as soon as she entered the door, she would appear uncultured. Who knew how many rumors would spread out.

The two beautiful women holding onto Su Qing were momentarily stunned. Su Qing quickly knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully to Old Madam Su. “Unfilial daughter Su Qing greets Mother.”

Old Madam Su nodded her head and bent down slightly to help Su Qing up. “Good child, you’re considerate.”

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~ IT SEEMED THERE’S A LOT OF LUGGAGE ~ 

Wen Mama grew anxious. “This number of people is far from enough. It’s still better to call for a few more …” Before she could finish her words, she heard noises around her. Following everyone’s sight, she saw two beautifully decorated boats pulling into the dock and slowly docking at the shore.

The two boats were much larger than the Su families’. The boat’s bows weren’t square like ordinary boats, but it carved with exquisite mountain and river patterns. With a glance, one could tell that the Su family’s boats were very inconspicuous in front of these boats.

The crowd began to discuss this a lot.

“Where did these boats come? It really is exquisite and beautiful.”

“It doesn’t look like the style from here, but it looks like the style from Jiangnan.”

“Brother, you’re quite knowledgeable. This boat is indeed the style of Jiangnan. Look at the emblem on the boat! It seems to be Xing Shun Boat Company. It’s been developing quite well recently, and it’s been shipping quite a lot of things to the Capital recently.”

After the boat came to a stop, the people on board quickly got down and opened up the lower floor. They then lifted out the big boxes and stacked them on the shore.

Initially, Qi Mama only curious about the boat. But when she saw the boxes, she was immediately startled. “Wen Mama, could it be that these boxes are …”

Wen Mama nodded. “Quickly find some people.”

Qi Mama couldn’t believe her eyes. The things brought by this mother and daughter pair actually had to be transported by two boats. Moreover, according to the posture of people carrying the boxes, it looked so heavy. Just what were those things?

Mu Yunyao turned her head to instruct Jin Lan, “Jin Lan, quickly go get someone to help this Mama get the gift I’ve prepared for my grandmother.”

“Yes, Miss.” Jin Lan hurriedly brought Si Shu and Si Hua to come forward.

“Liu Liang, where is the box that Miss had instructed me to leave alone before?”

Liu Liang hurriedly stepped forward to move the box. When he moved it, he did not manage to stand firm. He knocked the lid off the box, and a bright light suddenly appeared.

Some of the gems, pearls slipped out of the box and startling Jin Lan. She rushed forward to support it. “Why are you so careless? Young Miss took great pains to collect these. Young Miss want to show her filial to the Old Madam!”

More and more people gathered around, and upon seeing what slipped out from the box, they could not help but exclaim, “This … If the items in this box were to converted into silver, it would probably cost tens of thousands of taels of silver, right?”

“I don’t know. Did you see that red gem that fell out? The color is like pigeon’s blood, and it was the best quality gems. Even if you had silver, it would still be difficult to buy it. Just what was the identity of this daughter of the Su family? She doesn’t seem to be a country bumpkin that is published out there?”

“You believe the rumors too. I’ve heard some of them said before, you know …”

Mu Yunyao frowned slightly, her expression extremely dissatisfied: “Liu Liang, why are you so careless. That’s something that I want to give to Grandma!”

Liu Liang hurriedly admitted his wrongs, “Please punish me, Misstress.”

Su Qing stopped Mu Yunyao. “Alright, hurry up and put it away. The most reasonable thing to do is to go back and visit Mother first.”

Qi Mama hastened to chime in from the side. “That’s right. It’s more important to return to the residence first.”

Mu Yunyao nodded and helped Su Qing get into the carriage.

After they left, more and more people gathered to watch the excitement. Some people even specifically counted the number of boxes they had brought down from the boat. The more they calculated, the more shocked they were.

“There should be around two hundred boxes here, right?”

“Two hundred and twenty, tsk tsk... What on earth as so many boxes in it?”

“You are ignorant. Do you know the true identities of that Lady and Young Miss?” Some people could not stop themselves from boasting proudly. After being flattered by the surrounding people, they finally opened their mouths and said, “You may not know about that Lady, but you must have heard about the Young Miss. She is the owner of Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Lou. She’s the one who taught embroidery techniques in Jingling City, the one who was rewarded by the Emperor, Miss Mu Yunyao!”

“What? That Young Lady turned out to be Miss Mu?”

“Yeah, who would have thought that Miss Mu is actually the granddaughter of the Old Madam of the Su family. This Su family is lucky to have such a capable granddaughter. I don’t know how many people I will envy them.”

“That’s true. Besides, that Miss Mu is extremely kind and has done many good deeds in Jingling City. Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo are even more popular. It wouldn’t even be an exaggeration to say that they have made money every day.”

“No wonder the presents prepared are so valuable.”

“That’s right...”

Everyone wanted to leave, but after watching for a while, they discovered that the Su family was anxiously guarding Mu Yunyao and Su Qing’s luggage. Large wooden boxes were stacked on the dock, making it so that no one had a place to put them. However, there were too few servants in the Su family, and the boxes were rather heavy, so two people could only carry one, and it looked really strenuous. The prepared luggage carriage was even worse. For a moment, it seemed to be at a loss of what to do.

Qi Mama was also worried. She sent her manservant to rush back to the residence to report the situation to the Eldest Madam.

Mu Yunyao looked at the carriage. It was August in Xiling of the Capital, and the weather was already cold both in the morning and evening. The carriage had a light incense, which the taste was slightly sweet and warm. It matched the current weather and made people feel relaxed and happy.

The carriage’s curtain was made of fine silk and hung with a string of round jade beads. On one side was a small table with incense sandalwood fixed to it. On the other side was a tea set with a top grade purple sand pot. On both sides, there were exquisite embroidered cushions and pillows. The entire carriage had decorated in a very magnificent manner.

Mu Yunyao’s eyes flashed with a faint smile. In her previous life, she hadn’t received such treatment, and at that time, she didn’t get a good rest after breaking her leg. Instead, she had forced to do many works, to the point that whenever spring and autumn came around, she felt pain, and the pain made her want to chop her leg off. When she went to the Capital from Xiayan Village, she was riding a carriage all the way, which was a very ordinary carriage, and the things laid inside were not thick. Because the roads were uneven, the fatigue and bumpiness almost took half of her life.

She could still remember that back then, that she was very sick and had a terrible fever. But she didn’t dare to make a sound and could only forcefully endure it. When she arrived at the Su family’s residence, she suffered a severe illness, causing many servant girls to think that she was extremely unlucky.

She thought that once she recovered, her days would be better. But she didn’t expect that after she recovered from illness, her life would be more difficult. At that time, she had only learned a few characters from her father, and she even couldn’t write her own name correctly. She couldn’t even understand the servants’ slightly witty taunts. She didn’t know how many jokes she made.

On one occasion, she was finally summoned by her grandmother to pay her respects. Along the way, the maidservants that served her kept reminding her of the family’s rules. The maidservants told her to bow and salute when seen the Old Madam. She was already so flustered that she didn’t know what to do. After entering the door, she knelt down without seeing anyone clearly. As a result, the whole hall was full of mockery and laughter.

From that point on, Old Madam Su would never let her come to her unless she had to. The servants in residence also spread that she was like a servant with no master at all, and she originally wanted to find and confront the maid who served her, but not only did she fail to get justice, she was even called narrow-minded by others.....

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Incurable Chapter 15 part 2

Chapter 15 (2/2)

By the time Mu Wan and the others arrived, the dinner had already begun.

The female lead had not shown up, but Mi Yu, as the second female lead, and the male lead, An Cheng, were seated to either side of Director Zhang.

There were many people at the table. One more arrival barely drew any notice. Everyone found a place to sit and continued whatever conversation they had already been having.

When Mu Wan entered, Mi Yu glanced at her.

There was an open seat beside her. Mu Wan caught the hint and took it. She had only just sat down when she heard Zhang Chengze say,

“The bond between colleagues from the same company really is good. Saving each other seats at dinner.”

Zhang Chengze liked to drink. He had drunk plenty at the last dinner, and tonight was no different. He was close to fifty now, and years of frequent drinking had left his face naturally flushed, like paint rubbed onto Guan Yu.

“Yes,” Mu Wan said politely. “Thank you, Sister Yu.”

Mi Yu smiled and flicked the corner of an eye toward her.

“What are you thanking me for? Director Zhang was the one who specifically asked you to come tonight.”

Before Mu Wan could answer, Zhang Chengze was already waving a hand with a laugh.

“No need to thank anyone. Last time I saw how honestly she drinks. I just wanted a drinking companion.”

At that, Mu Wan had already uncapped the bottle beside her. The sharp scent of baijiu rose in an instant. She had not yet taken a sip, and she was already warming up.

Without hesitation, Mu Wan filled her glass and raised it toward Zhang Chengze with a smile.

“Since Director Zhang thinks so highly of me, let me offer the first toast.”

She opened by drinking three rounds to him.

After that, the atmosphere warmed at once. Director Zhang began talking about his next project after this drama. Mu Wan answered as needed, making it clear that she could not carry anything too large a role. Back and forth, Zhang Chengze understood her meaning perfectly.

After that, he never spoke to her again.

During dinner, people kept coming and going.

There were too many people. No one paid attention to the little roles.

Mu Wan had swallowed three glasses of baijiu, and it had hit her fast. Amid the noise of drinking and talking, she got up and slipped away.

She did not go back to her room.

Instead, she headed for the restroom first.

The aged liquor from Wencheng really was potent. Her stomach burned a little. After splashing water on her face, she stepped back out and leaned against the wall outside.

Three glasses were not enough to make her drunk.

Only enough to leave her flushed, overheated, and a little hazy in the head.

The wall was cool and smooth against her back, wonderfully soothing. Leaning there, Mu Wan stared at the crystal chandeliers in the corridor as the halos of light in her vision widened, shrank, blurred, and widened again.

The scene felt strangely familiar.

It had been less than half a month ago that she, too, had drunk too much at a dinner and stepped out to lean against a wall while she sobered up. She still remembered the bamboo leaves woven into the corridor carpet that day, one after another—and the man standing above them.

That cool, distant face.

That tall, spare body.

That faint scent of disinfectant.

When people were drunk, it was as though a different part of the mind took over, helping them remember things. Once sober, they forgot everything that had happened. And then, if they got drunk again, it all came back.

What did Mu Wan remember?

A low voice.

A shallow breath.

A steady heartbeat.

And the hard body she had wrapped herself around.

Mu Wan tipped her head back. Heat climbed through her throat. She swallowed once, and her skin began to warm all over. The circles of chandelier light in her eyes grew larger and larger.

Then she took out her phone.

“Hello, Dr. Liu,” she said. “Which room are you in?”

Alcohol was courage distilled into liquid.

That was exactly what this was.

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Chapter 15 (1/2)

Wencheng Central Hospital was an old hospital dating back to the Republican era, and it had remained in operation ever since. Its architecture leaned toward the garden villas of that time. The grounds were thick with greenery, broken up by little paths and pavilions. Behind the inpatient buildings lay the hospital’s rear garden, centered around a curved lake from which the rest of the landscaping spread outward. The flowers there were varied and plentiful. A small bridge arched over the water, and beneath it the lake ran clean and clear. Under broad layers of lotus leaves, the surface rippled lightly from time to time, and flashes of koi could be seen gliding below.

The first scene for the Wencheng hospital unit of Red Embroidery was filmed by the curved lake.

Once Mu Wan finished her part and the crew confirmed they would not need to reshoot it, she went to the pavilion by the water.

Wencheng lay south of Xiacheng and, being inland, was even more humid and stifling. Even the stone bench in the pavilion was hot to the touch. Mu Wan leaned back against one of the pillars, holding a small portable fan in one hand and her phone in the other, chatting with Lin Wei.

The midday sun blazed overhead. The actors sheltering in the pavilion all looked wilted and spiritless.

Mu Wan, by contrast, was glowing.

Lin Daniu: What? Taoist Liu is in Wencheng, too? And at the same hospital as you?

Typing one-handed, Mu Wan confirmed it.

Mu Wan: Mm. He’s here for a research conference.

When she had run into Liu Qianxiu outside the ER building earlier, he had only just arrived from Xiacheng and was on his way straight into the conference. They had not spoken much. Before entering the building, though, he had told her not to worry—the cats at home were all being looked after.

Only then had Mu Wan fully come back to herself from the surprise and joy of seeing him and remembered her own kittens. At the beginning, the kittens had been the reason she and Liu Qianxiu started getting closer. Now, she had somehow reversed the order of things and found herself caring more about Liu Qianxiu than the cats.

Then again, perhaps that was not quite fair.

The reason she was not worrying about the cats was precisely that Liu Qianxiu was so dependable. When it came to them, she knew she did not need to think about anything—he would take care of it all.

At the moment, Mu Wan felt only happiness.

Whatever else might or might not happen, if Liu Qianxiu were here too, they could at least see each other every day.

As long as she could see him once a day, Mu Wan would already be satisfied.

Lin Wei, however, was not.

Lin Daniu: I don’t buy it! Yesterday,y when you asked, he said it depended on the arrangements. Today, the arrangements just happened to bring him here? He arranged it himself, didn’t he? He came here for you! Why would he come here for you? Obviously, because he’s interested in you!

Lin Wei’s use of exclamation marks conveyed just how convinced she was by her own theory.

Her certainty gave Mu Wan a small moment of doubt. She was just about to reply when another message came in.

Lin Daniu: If you’re not sure whether he likes you—seduce him.

Mu Wan: ...

Lin Daniu: Don’t be so repressed. Body and soul can’t be separated. If he’s not interested in your body, then he’s definitely not interested in you. If he is interested in your body, then just take it further from there!

Reading her friend’s advice, Mu Wan lifted one brow ever so slightly.

The little fan sent a cool breeze against her ear, carrying away some of the heat. She tapped out a reply.

Mu Wan: Stop giving me terrible ideas. I honestly wouldn’t care about sleeping with him. I already like him, so if he liked me too, of course,e I’d be willing. But what if he doesn’t? Then that’s sexual harassment. What if he starts avoiding me after that?

The moment the message was sent, Lin Wei’s chat window showed typing..., but before anything came through, someone called Mu Wan’s name.

She pushed herself away from the pillar and looked over.

It was Assistant Director Ma.

There were many assistant directors on a production. Assistant Director Ma was the one specifically responsible for the supporting cast scenes. He was lean, not very tall, and wore a small mustache that gave him a slightly artistic air.

“Director Zhang just passed word down,” he said. “He wants you to come to Yingkexuan on the fifth floor for dinner tonight.”

Yingkexuan was one of the private dining rooms in Wencheng Hotel.

Director Zhang Chengze had not arrived the previous day. Today had been the opening ceremony, and filming had gone on from morning to night. Only now did he finally have time to gather some of the cast for dinner.

But someone at Mu Wan’s level—a small supporting role—would normally eat with the assistant directors and crew.

If Zhang Chengze had named her specifically, the meaning would have been obvious.

Assistant Director Ma knew Mu Wan well enough, too. She was beautiful, had a good figure, and her acting was more than decent. The only thing was that she had no real ambition. Everyone else in the entertainment industry scrambled to climb to the top of the pyramid. Mu Wan seemed perfectly content being one of the bricks at the bottom.

“All right. Thank you, Director Ma,” Mu Wan said with a smile.

The little fan buzzed in her hand.

The plan in her mind had just been disrupted.

Once the assistant director left, Mu Wan looked back at her phone. Lin Wei had finally replied.

Lin Daniu: Then pretend to be drunk and test him. If he doesn’t like you, just fake being asleep and say the next day you remember nothing. If he does like you, then sleep with him first and talk later. I’m telling you, the more abstinent a man looks, the more intense he is in bed.

The tips of Mu Wan’s ears, which had only just cooled down, turned red again.

She pinched one lightly. It was burning hot.

Holding the little fan to her face, the image of the man’s face—and body—only became clearer in her mind. Mu Wan drew in a breath, swept the fan in a quick circle around her face, then exited WeChat and opened her text messages instead.

Mu Wan: Dr. Liu, where are you staying? I’m at Wencheng Hotel.

After sending it, she remembered that Liu Qianxiu was most likely in the conference right now, with neither the time to read messages nor reply to them. Tapping her finger once against the screen, she thought for a moment and sent another:

Mu Wan: I come to Wencheng to film pretty often, so I know the place well. I know a restaurant here that does very good home-style dishes. If you have time, let’s have a meal together sometime.

As soon as she sent it, the assistant director called for her again.

Responding, Mu Wan put the phone away and started toward the set. Just before she reached the shooting area, her phone chimed.

Mu Wan stopped at once and quickly pulled it out.

A message glowed on the screen.

Taoist Liu: The hospital arranged for us to stay at Wencheng Hotel.

Again, it was the hospital’s arrangement.

Mu Wan’s eyes curved at once.

A second message arrived right after.

Taoist Liu: All right. When?

Mu Wan: Tomorrow. I have dinner tonight.

Taoist Liu: Okay.

Once the time was set, Mu Wan felt happy all over again.

Whenever she filmed out of town, apart from a few familiar people from the production, she had never had friends in the same city. Now, not only did she have someone, but that someone was the person she liked.

Now that they had agreed to have dinner tomorrow, under normal circumstances,s she would not see Liu Qianxiu again until then.

Naturally, that was more than Mu Wan could bear.

Whenever there was a break in filming, she wandered over to the ER building several times. There were plenty of busy doctors there, but none of them was Liu Qianxiu. The research conference must have been keeping him occupied. She did not even get a chance for an accidental encounter.

After finishing work that evening, Assistant Director Ma took Mu Wan up with him to Yingkexuan.

The meaning of Zhang Chengze’s specific call for a small supporting actress like Mu Wan to attend the dinner could hardly have been clearer.

Mu Wan had been filming for years. In the beginning, she had not known how to handle situations like this. Later, she had become practiced.

She had no dreams of shooting to fame. The bait a director might dangle in front of her held little temptation. She did not reach for the olive branch, and the director naturally understood what that meant. There were too many actresses in the industry. No director had the energy to waste himself on a minor supporting actress who refused to sleep with him.

Even so, dinners like this still had to be attended.

You could refuse the olive branch, but you could not deny the director the chance to extend it in the first place. That would make him lose too much face.

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~ RETRIBUTION ~ 

Before Liu Mama tried to find an excuse for Su Qing to stop the boat, she naturally said there were no medicinal ingredients on board to treat her broken leg. However, the actual fact was that they had prepared all the medicinal ingredients very well, but the amount wasn’t enough. However, it would be no problem to wait until she arrived in the Capital for the next few days.

The strange thing is that she used the medicine, but the effect was not so good. Moreover, the pain in her broken leg was getting worse day by day. Yet, there was no abnormality on the outside. After seeing it several times, doctor He kept saying that she should take medicine and rest on time, but his expression faintly brought out some impatience.

Wen Mama had also come to see her a few times. In the beginning, she was kind enough to persuade her warmly, but in the end, she had even warned her out, “Liu Mama, doctor He has already told me that the medicines he gave you were the best. Although your leg injuries are severe, they shouldn’t be so painful. Think about the Master’s face before you talking and doing anything.

Madam Su is the Old Madam’s biological daughter. If you want to embarrass her, that is the same as embarrassing the Old Madam. You have to think clearly about the consequences!”

Liu Mama found it hard to argue with her. “Elder Sister, I’m really not putting on an act. It’s just that my legs are really in great pain, and It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knife.”

Wen Mama lifted the quilt to look at Liu Mama’s legs. Because they had treated it very carefully, and there was no pity in using the medicine, so even the swelling wasn’t that bad. “You’re like a baby. Don’t cause any more trouble, or else I’ll definitely report the truth to the Old Madam.”

When she walked out of Liu Mama’s room, Wen Mama couldn’t help but sneer. In these past few years, the Old Madam had gradually started to ignore the estate’s affair. The Eldest Madam was in charge of the internal affairs. Her heart was merely too generous, and some of her servants have been brought into disrepair by her. Even though the Old Madam didn’t pay much attention to this daughter. But in the end, it was the blood of the Su family. Since she had taken into the Capital, then any mishaps occurred, all the Su family’s face that was disgraced.

Without Liu Mama hovering in front of them, Mu Yunyao and Su Qing were in a great mood, sitting next to each other on the soft couch, and looked out over the windows to both sides of the Bian River.

Having entered the Capital’s boundaries, the buildings on both sides of Bian River have become increasingly prosperous. Unlike the exquisite and delicate appearance of Jiangnan, the Capital was even more majestic, and Su Qing was a little reluctant to blink her eyes.

With the documents from the Su family, entering the Capital on the boat was extremely smooth. It was just that the boat carrying the luggage needed to be inspected, which delayed it a bit.

Having communicated with the letter earlier and knowing that Mu Yunyao and the rest would arrive in Xiling within the next two days, the Su family had already sent people to watch the dock. After received the news of the boat docking, they immediately went back to the residence to report.

The ship shook slightly and made a muffled sound when it came into contact with the dock’s board. Then, it stably stopped.

The wooden planks lowered to the shore, and the maid who had followed them on the boat quickly came down and stood on both sides of the dock.

Wen Mama had already been waiting by Su Qing and Mu Yunyao’s side. Upon seeing the boat approach the shore, a smile immediately appeared on her face. “Madam, Young Miss, the boat has stopped, and you can get off now.”

Mu Yunyao’s face filled with smiles, and her expression slightly with excitement. When she heard this, she stepped forward and held onto Su Qing’s arm. “Mother, we will be able to see our loved ones in a while.”

Su Qing nodded, “That’s right. Let’s go.”

Qi Mama sent by Eldest Madam to receive them on the dock. She was Eldest Madam’s confidante, so her thoughts were more profound and more meticulous. When she waited at the shore, her expression was full of respect, but the moment she saw Su Qing and Mu Yunyao’s appearance clearly, her heart suddenly sank.

Qi Mama was well aware of the reputation they’d made in Jingling City, but she couldn’t help but feel disapproving in her hearth. Although Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo both received rewards from the Emperor, she doesn’t know how many people have this honor.

In Qi Mama’s mind, she thought that Mu Yunyao made clothes and embroidery, then Mu Yunyao should be similar to the embroidery lady. Who didn’t know how hard it had been for the embroidery lady? After years of embroidery, she couldn’t see clearly, and her health was not much better.

Furthermore, although Su Qing and Mu Yunyao were related by blood to the Su family, they had still grown up in the countryside. It’s not easy for them to compare with the servants in the Su family’s residence. But who could have guessed that they would have been so successful? If it weren’t for Wen Mama on their side, she almost thought she had picked up the wrong person.

Su Qing had a gentle and elegant aura around her, and she looked very graceful when she walked around. Her face was so beautiful, with a slight smile on it. Her expression looked very dignified and elegant.

Mu Yunyao, who was at the side, was even more breathtaking. Her figure was slender and exquisite, and her face was delicate and beautiful. Before she could carefully look more carefully, she heard Mu Yunyao’s sweet voice, “Wen Mama, I’ve only met Eldest Cousin Brother before, and I know how to address him. But, the rest of the people have not seen it, and I don’t know how to call it?”

As she spoke, she looked at Qi Mama and the others with anticipation, as if trying to discern which one was her relative.

Wen Mama’s heart tightened. Just now, she glanced roughly. The people who came to pick up her were still the servants of the house. Naturally, those people didn’t need Mu Yunyao to call them specifically, but she couldn’t say this clearly. Could they tell her that this time no one in the Su family came?

If it just Mu Yunyao, it wouldn’t be a big deal to have the servants come to pick her up. But the problem was that there was Su Qing, She was the Old Madam’s biological daughter, so there should be at least one of her juniors or the younger generation.

Mu Yunyao didn’t hear Wen Mama’s response and turned around to look at her. Seeing that she was only smiling, she couldn’t help but be startled for a moment before the light in her eyes dimmed.

Qi Mama hurriedly stepped forward and bowed her knees and saluted, and forcefully diverting the conversation. “Greetings, Madam. Greetings, Young Miss. When the Old Madam heard that the boat had docked, she was so excited that she couldn’t sit still. She originally wanted to wait for Second Elder to come to pick you up, but Old Madam couldn’t wait any longer, so she urged the servants to come over.”

Su Qing’s face filled with excitement and apprehension, “I have made the Old Madam worry. Let’s hurry over.”

“Yes, the carriage has been prepared. Madam and Young Miss, please get on the carriage!”

The disappointment on Mu Yunyao’s face also disappeared as she said with a smile, “Wen Mama, Mother has prepared many gifts that she wants to give Grandmother, and they are all in the boat behind. Please arrange for someone to help me find them out. When I see the Old Madam later, I can send it up to her.”

“Yes, Young Miss.” Wen Mama hurriedly shot a look at Qi Mama.

Qi Mama didn’t understand. She took a few steps back before asking in a low voice, “What’s the matter?”

“Madam and Young Miss have a lot of things to take with them and find some people to help move them.”

Qi Mama didn’t understand. “Didn’t I already bring a lot of people?” How many items could there be? Wen Mama had taken fourteen people with her. When she came, she brought twelve people. How could so many people not be able to move two people’s things?

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