"You! Xuan 'er, what's wrong with Yun' er? Do you have to let her down like this? How could Xin 'er, that girl, be compared to Yun' er, to make you so devoted to her?”
"Love or not love, there is no reason, no cause and effect. Father, although I don't know how you and mother got married, I can see that you and mother love each other deeply. Father must know this principle.”
"Forget it, forget it. Xuan 'er, how can I not understand what you're saying? It was just that the Ye family was different from the past. Although they were considered a big family in Driftcloud Town, that was only what the outsiders thought. "I can't watch the Ye family decline like this. Xuan 'er, it's not that I don't agree to your marriage with Xin' er, but I need time to reconsider this matter. Give me some more time and I'll give you an answer.”
"Father, thank you! Don't worry, with your son around, the Ye family won't decline. As long as you can fulfill your son and Xin 'er's wishes, I won't let you down.”
Outside Ye Longqing's study, Bai Yun was standing with a cup of tea. Not long after Ye Wenxuan went in, she was already standing there, listening to the conversation between the father and son inside. Her knuckles turned white outside the tray. Her usually gentle and peaceful face was a little pale at this moment, and it was impossible to tell what kind of emotion she was feeling.
When Ye Wenxuan opened the door and came out, he was obviously stunned when he saw her. He turned back to look at the study room and then at her, whose expression was a little stiff. He knew that she had heard the conversation between him and his father. This was good too, he thought. He would have to find a chance to explain it to her sooner or later anyway. It would save her a lot of trouble if she found out.
"Well, I came to look for Uncle and made him some tea. I saw the door closed, so I didn't go in. So…"
"You heard everything, didn't you?"
I didn't mean to eavesdrop, Wenxuan, I…"
"It's fine. Yun 'Er, I'm sorry. I didn't know that you..."
"I know you only have Xin 'er in your heart and not me. Wen Xuan, I, Bai Yun, have always rejected others. You are the first person to reject me. But don't worry, the real Bai Yun isn't that weak. Since you don't love me, it's useless for me to force you. It's better to let go and fulfill you and Xin 'er. Xin 'er is a good girl. Since she calls me' Older Sister', it's only natural that I help her. Wenxuan, don't worry. I will help you persuade Uncle." I'll go in first!"
She held back her tears as she finished speaking. Then, she walked past him into the study room. At the last moment before the door closed, Ye Wenxuan called out to her," Yun 'er…thank you!"”
Seeing his relieved smile, she tried her best to hold back her tears. She smiled at him and closed the door of the study.
Ye Wenxuan stood in front of the study room for a long time before leaving. Bai Yun's carefree attitude was something he did not expect. He knew that she was well-educated, gentle, and kind. She was usually approachable to the servants and did not have the slightest temperament of a young lady. There were almost no bad habits on her, but because of this, she made him feel unapproachable, even though he had always treated her as his " confidant."
Ye Wenxuan and Xin 'er's marriage was quickly decided. In order to make Xin' er's identity worthy of the Ye family's scholarly family. Bai Yun specially requested Father Bai to take Xin 'er in as his goddaughter and give her the White Tiger Jade that was passed down from generation to generation as proof. Xin 'er married into the Ye family as the second daughter of the Bai family, which could be considered as a good story for the Ye and Bai families.
Ye Wenxuan was naturally grateful for Bai Yun's help. The inexplicable connection he had with her previously had disappeared. However, Xin 'er still felt uneasy. She sat in the extremely luxurious room that the Bai family had arranged for her. She thought about the conversation between Bai Yun and her not long after she entered the Ye residence and felt that something was wrong.
Xin 'er, do you like Wenxuan?"
"You mean brother Ye?"
"Yes, I am. Wen Xuan was so outstanding, Xin 'er must like him very much, right?”
"Of course. Doesn't Sister like him?”
"I…Xin 'er, tell me first. Did Wenxuan say that he likes you?”
"No, sister, I'm a little confused. Why did her sister suddenly ask this? I like Brother Ye, I like stones, and I'm also very big sister. This is the first time I've seen so many people. It's the first time that so many people treat me so well. I like them all. Sister, is this the feeling of happiness? I feel so happy now!"
"Xin 'er, the' like 'that big sister said might be different from what Xin' er said. When her sister said " like ", she meant that she wanted to be with that person for the rest of her life. She wanted to be his wife and the person he loved the most. When she saw him with another woman, she would feel heartache, unwillingness, and even jealousy. Xin 'er, have you ever felt this way before?”
"Sister, are you talking about Brother Ye? Although I've never felt this way before and I don't know what it feels like, my grandfather once said that this is love. Sister liking Brother Ye is different from Xin 'er liking Brother Ye, right?”
"Xin 'er, you are very smart. You'll definitely meet someone you like in the future, just like how I like Wenxuan. But, Xin 'er, can you promise me that the person you like can't be Ye Wenxuan? Can I?"
"Yes, sister, don't worry. I didn't feel any heartache, unwillingness, or jealousy. Anyway, in front of brother Ye, I don't have these feelings. Therefore, the person who can move my heart is definitely not brother Ye.”
"Xin 'er, if you can do it, I will treat you like my own sister for the rest of my life. If you fail in the future, I will hate you for the rest of my life.”
Xin 'er still remembered Bai Yun's expression when she said that. At that time, she only felt strange and had an inexplicable feeling of fear. But at that time, she still did not understand what "like" and "love" meant.
When Ye Wenxuan approached her and hugged her, she could clearly feel her " heart ". Later, when Aunt Mei taught her the etiquette of servants, those rules and regulations made her clearly see the distance between her and Ye Wenxuan. It was an unattainable and insurmountable gap. She had always kept her promise to Bai Yun. At the same time, she had carefully preserved her heart. Therefore, she began to avoid him and alienate him.
However, when he asked about her well-being and cared for her because of her injury, she could no longer lie to herself and continue to pretend to be herself. She was a person who dared to love and hate. She did not care about his promises or his status. She only wanted to follow her heart. She only knew that the man who held her tightly in his arms in front of her had already entered her heart. Coincidentally, he also liked her. The happiest thing in the world was that the person you loved happened to love you too. In this world, the power of mutual love was the most unstoppable.
Bai Yun's love for Ye Wenxuan was no less than her love for him. But that day, Bai Yun suddenly came to look for her and said that she had already given up on Ye Wenxuan. She would fulfill her and Ye Wenxuan's wishes and wanted her to be adopted by the Bai family so that she could marry into the Ye family with the identity of the Bai family's second miss. Bai Yun's calmness and relief seemed to be too normal. Instead, it made Xin 'er feel that something was wrong. But what was wrong?
Xin 'er had always been simple-minded and naturally could not figure out what was wrong. She only felt a little flustered. She kept feeling that everything was going too smoothly. This was the first time she had such a feeling. However, she was alone in the Bai family now and had no one to complain to.
Three days later, it would be her wedding day with Ye Wenxuan. Perhaps everything was just her imagination. She fell asleep peacefully.
The world was ever-changing, and there were often turbulent undercurrents behind the calm. The ending of the story was as hasty as the beginning. Whether the ending was sad or happy could only be determined by the world. In terms of who was right and who was wrong, the comments of bystanders might not be enough to make a conclusion. Right and wrong had always been an explanation and sustenance for people's regrets and regrets.
The midsummer of July seemed to be a suitable day for parting.
Today was the day of Ye Wenxuan and Xin 'er's wedding. Ye Wenxuan was dressed in a red wedding gown as he rode his horse in front. He led a group of people who were beating gongs and drums to personally welcome the bride to the Bai Family.
The marriage of the Ye and Bai families was a major event in Liuyun Town. The common people liked to join in the fun. The entire street was bustling with people watching the fun, and it was so crowded that not even water could pass through.
The bride was helped into the bridal sedan by the bridal matron. When they arrived at the Ye family's entrance, Ye Wenxuan carried her out of the bridal sedan.
After crossing the brazier and bowing to heaven and earth, all the rituals had been completed. The guests congratulated him one after another. The bride was led into the bridal chamber, while Ye Wenxuan was left behind to toast the guests.
The setting sun receded, and the night sky was replaced by a full moon hanging high in the sky and dazzling starlight. It was a beautiful day, and the wedding night was beautiful. Ye Wenxuan felt hot all over, as if his body was on fire.
Tonight was his and Xin 'er's wedding night. He had not seen Xin' er for three days and had not spoken to her properly for three days. Now, they could finally be together, forever. He wanted to take off his veil and talk to her for a while, but as soon as he entered the bridal chamber and saw her sitting by the bed, his body fell to the ground as if it did not listen to him. He was weak all over.
In a blur, he saw Xin 'er walking towards him and helping him up. His body was heating up, so hot that it was uncomfortable. When he touched her outstretched hand, he couldn't help but hug her in his arms and walk towards the red wedding bed in front of him.
The red candles were scattered, and the room was charming. He kept murmuring affectionately in her ear, gently calling her " Xin 'er ", and her empty eyes were cold. In that dark night, only the tears that gently fell from the corners of her eyes could prove that she still had consciousness.
Driftcloud Town was not destined to be peaceful that night. Perhaps when the lights faded and the stars faded, the Ye family would be even more restless when morning came.
On the other side, Shi Tou, who was covered in blood, was holding Xin 'er, who was on the verge of death. He was desperately rushing in the direction of Du Fu Mountain. He wanted to send Xin' er home before sunrise.
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