Chapter 479: Chapter 476: Come to Terms—Ready to Be Liang Rui’s Man

"There’s no need to worry about it. I have your marriage situation under control."

So, that means there’s already a candidate in mind.

Yu Tingwan slowly raised her eyes.

Let her guess.

She thought about it for a while, but couldn’t figure it out.

The young lady then slowly lowered her head again and continued eating. She occasionally sipped some rice wine, which tasted sweet and light.

As night fell, the guests gradually dispersed.

Yu Tingwan parted ways with the Gu Family at the entrance of Marquis Zhongyong Mansion.

Wei Zhao helped Ning Suxuan onto the carriage. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Mother, you go back first, we’ll return later."

Ning Suxuan, not one to ask too many questions, simply nodded. Her gaze fell on the girl whose skirt was being lifted by the wind as she hopped down the steps, not forgetting to give a reminder.

"It hasn’t rained in Shangjing lately, and this time of year isn’t considered cold. But the night wind is strong and damp; take care of your wife."

"Of course."

Ning Suxuan nodded, lowered the curtain, and the driver urged the horse to leave.

As he watched the carriage drive away, Wei Zhao reached out to Yu Tingwan behind him.

Yu Tingwan placed her hand on his, letting him hold it tightly.

She pretended to be shy, "Isn’t this inappropriate? Are you really planning to take me to eavesdrop?"

Yu Tingwan said, "Xiao Huaian’s martial arts aren’t bad. If we go, he might notice us."

Of course, Yu Tingwan thought she wouldn’t feel embarrassed.

"Today, when Xiao Huaian went to welcome his bride, the Shen Family didn’t give him any trouble. Knowing he’s not much of a scholar, they didn’t even make him write a bridal poem before letting him in."

"He married too easily. He didn’t face any challenges."

Yu Tingwan: "Of course, I mean no harm."

"It’s just that Shen Zhiyi mentioned before she had the chance to teach me to play cards. Unfortunately, we never found the time; if it wasn’t me being busy, it was her, or we couldn’t gather enough people."

Wei Zhao knew exactly what she wanted to do.

Indeed.

Yu Tingwan looked up.

"The night sky is beautiful; the weather is really good."

Wei Zhao looked up.

Good? Where?

There wasn’t a single star.

The bright moon that hung in the sky not long ago was now covered by clouds.

Yu Tingwan: "The timing, location, and people are all perfect. I think Xiao Huaian would welcome it too."

Wei Zhao wasn’t exactly a decent person either.

Especially since Xiao Huaian had just shown off in front of him.

He cooperated with her.

"My wife is right. He’s waited so many years; one more night won’t matter. It’s different for you."

Yu Tingwan: "Indeed, I can’t compare to Xiao Huaian; my patience isn’t great."

"On this good night of a new marriage, with no outsiders around, let’s visit and liven things up. The couple might just appreciate it."

Wei Zhao nodded, "Take this opportunity to let the couple get more familiar with each other; it’s a good deed."

Yu Tingwan asked, "Husband, do you know how to play cards?"

"I don’t."

Yu Tingwan sighed, "Shen Zhiyi can play, and Xiao Huaian is probably no less skilled. He frequents gambling dens. We’re basically rushing to give them money."

"They’ll be so moved by our generosity."

Tan Jiang: ...

Those two are really lucky to have you around.

Rong Di: !!!

Heir Xiao is really fortunate.

When he used to be short of money, the General would help him out.

Now he’s not short of money, and the General is still rushing to give him more.

Yu Tingwan suddenly remembered something: "Since the Lu Family left, I haven’t seen Yunling. Uncle and Aunt didn’t seem to see him when they left either. He’s probably gone ahead to give Xiao Huaian a headache."

Wei Zhao: "Five people."

He spoke so succinctly, but the meaning was clear.

Four people are enough for a card game.

Yu Tingwan was pleased, "That’s great."

She had planned it all out.

"And we’ll have someone to serve tea and water."

The couple began to walk back.

The night was as dark as ink, and suddenly the sound of horse hooves broke the silence, like raindrops pattering down. A black carriage rushed in from the official road; two lanterns shook violently at the front, casting arcs of dim light.

Wei Zhao squinted his eyes.

It was too far for him to make out clearly.

But when the carriage got closer, he recognized the driver—it was Shunzi.

Shunzi jumped down, glanced around, and then came forward to salute, whispering, "General, the Second Prince didn’t return to the mansion. He changed his route midway and went to Qingyun Lane."

Liang Yue’s Third Prince lives in Qingyun Lane!

Has he finally been pushed to the edge and decided to become Liang Rui’s man?

What’s a card game compared to that!

Yu Tingwan heard herself speak.

"I want to go to Qingyun Lane."

—

Xiao Huaian had invited quite a few carefree friends to help him block the wine. Given his status, few dared to push drinks on him.

He remained clear-headed, but the alcohol did warm him up. Thinking of the person waiting inside, he walked quickly to the bridal chamber.

Unaware, Ning Yunling was currently leaning by the window, chatting with the person inside.

"I saw there’s still a dog hole in the Xiao Family’s backyard. If you regret it, just crawl through it."

Ning Yunling, not hearing a response from within, gently led on, "If you run away and the Xiao Family seeks you out from your father, if he can’t produce you, won’t the Shen Family suffer then?"

Shen Zhiyi was eating pastries sent by the Xiao Family’s kitchen.

She had to admit.

Upon hearing the word ’suffer,’ she felt a slight temptation.

But she wasn’t without her wits.

Ning Yunling continued to persuade, "Don’t be so rash. What’s all this marrying for? Look at me—I’m single and so free."

Shen Zhiyi had already removed her head ornaments, drank a sip of soup, cautious not to eat too much in case she felt bloated later.

She rinsed her mouth, wiped her lips, then got up to open the window.

She saw Xiao Huaian, who moved without a sound, standing behind the clueless beautiful idiot with a cold smile.

Shen Zhiyi watched leisurely, her tone mocking.

"You’re carefree?"

"You can’t stand to see others doing well."

"Ning Yunling, why don’t you go and persuade Yu Tingwan to divorce Wei Zhao?"

Ning Yunling was righteously indignant, "I don’t dare! With my brother’s temperament, I wouldn’t dare offend him."

He was even somewhat proud of himself.

"But Xiao Huaian’s different. He’s cut from the same cloth as me."

"Back in school, we often lagged behind in our studies."

Ning Yunling: "At least I trained in martial arts with my brother, practiced stances, climbed walls with a ladder, and dared to run on the rooftop."

"Xiao Huaian, after mingling in the social scene for so long, has probably grown feeble, lacking in stamina..."

"He might even be afraid of heights."

Just as he finished speaking, Xiao Huaian, the ’feeble’ one, hoisted him up effortlessly.

Ning Yunling found his feet off the ground: ???

...Before he could react, Xiao Huaian tossed him outside.

Ning Yunling hit the ground hard.

He didn’t feel angry but rather shocked.

"You, you, you..."

Xiao Huaian: "Why are you still here? Aren’t you going home to study pig breeding?"

Otherwise, how could you and Lu Family’s daughter progress together?

Shen Zhiyi: ???

What?

Ning Yunling has such a hobby?

Ning Yunling?!?

He’s studying pigs! For what!

He seriously suspected Xiao Huaian was calling him a pig.

"Heir."

At this time, someone emerged from the shadows. Ning Yunling only noticed a Black Shadow flash past, respectfully whispering something in Xiao Huaian’s ear.

He didn’t catch what was said.

But Shen Zhiyi, standing nearby, heard clearly.

Xiao Huaian, about to express disdain, suddenly met Shen Zhiyi’s eager eyes.

He inexplicably felt a sense of foreboding.

And so, in the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Things were bustling on top of Liang Rui’s house in Qingyun Lane.

Yu Tingwan was leisurely leaning against Wei Zhao, listening to the commotion below.

She was full, but that didn’t mean her mouth would stay idle. She took small sips of rice wine, which they had brought from Marquis Zhongyong Mansion.

Suddenly, someone used Qinggong to fly over, lightly tapping their toes to the ground, landing steadily not far from the two.

It was Xiao Huaian, looking somewhat displeased, carrying Shen Zhiyi in his arms.

Yu Tingwan: ??

No way.

If I don’t come to trouble you, you’ll make trouble for yourselves?

She glanced at Wei Zhao, then at the newlywed couple, as well as Rong Di and Tan Jiang nearby.

And also the Qingya who arrived, drawn by the commotion.

Yu Tingwan was quite worried and, with concern, turned to Wei Zhao and asked, "Is this rooftop strong enough to hold everyone?"