bestfiction Chapter 311 Showing Mercy
Chapter 311 Showing Mercy
Yu Wan returned to the Duke of Anguo's mansion in the evening.
Seeing that Su Qingchan was talking with the Duchess of Anguo, she raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"Qingchan, why did you come back by yourself first?"
Su Qingchan looked up, smiling at Yu Wan, and said softly, "I suddenly felt a little unwell, so I went home by myself."
Yu Wan sat down next to the Duchess of Anguo and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
Su Qingchan smiled and shook her head, "Thank you for your concern, sister, I'm fine..."
She touched her lower abdomen as she spoke, a blush creeping onto her face, "It's just a woman's monthly period..."
Yu Wan immediately understood.
Judging from Su Qingchan's rosy cheeks, she definitely doesn't have the problem of menstrual cramps.
I'm so envious of her.
In her previous life, she was tormented by menstrual cramps to the point of near death. After transmigrating into the book, the original owner of this body was also in poor health and suffered terribly during her period.
Su Qingchan's ability to laugh so happily wasn't because she wasn't experiencing any discomfort during her period.
Instead, the thought of marrying someone as noble as the Ming King gave her a glimmer of hope.
If she could marry the King of Ming, her mother would surely be able to live a good life with her.
Yu Wan was unaware that Su Qingchan had encountered the "Ming King," but after that day, Su Qingchan went out alone.
Yu Wan had no intention of prying into other people's privacy, so she didn't pay attention to Su Qingchan's movements.
As long as Su Qingchan doesn't have any other thoughts, she shouldn't interfere in other matters.
Su Qingchan went out for three consecutive days.
You can encounter "Ming Wang" every day.
The other party was a gentleman, with impeccable manners, which made Su Qingchan fall head over heels for him.
On this day, at Manjiang Pavilion.
Manjiang Pavilion was built on the banks of the moat that flowed through Shengjing City. Inside the pavilion, one could enjoy water-based song and dance performances and savor delicious food. In particular, the private rooms by the lake allowed people to enjoy the scenery while watching the song and dance performances and tasting the food, indulging in the most luxurious experience.
Such places naturally come with hefty prices.
The Su family was not wealthy, and Su Qingchan had never been to such a luxurious place before, but today the "Ming King" had arranged to meet her here.
Inside an elegant pavilion overlooking the lake, with its carved windows open, sat a man and a woman facing each other; they were Su Qingchan and Prince Yong.
Looking at the table laden with delicacies and the graceful singing girls swaying on the lake outside the pavilion, Su Qingchan was filled with wonder.
She secretly glanced at Prince Yong opposite her. He was dressed in a moon-white robe with a dark green jade pendant around his waist. His whole demeanor was gentle and refined.
A blush unconsciously rose to her cheeks.
"Thank you for the invitation today, young master. This is the first time Qingchan has ever seen such a novel song and dance."
Su Qingchan's voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of shyness.
A perfectly timed smile appeared on Prince Yong's lips, but a subtle, calculating glint flashed in his eyes.
He turned slightly to the side, his posture elegant, and said softly, "We've known each other for quite some time now, why are you being so polite, young lady?"
As he spoke, he gently picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and kept his gaze fixed on Su Qingchan's face.
Su Qingchan's cheeks flushed even more, but she raised her eyes and said softly, "What does Young Master mean..."
She bit her lip slightly, a hint of nervousness in her eyes, as if afraid she might misunderstand Prince Yong's meaning.
Prince Yong smiled and said, "I am the tenth child in my family, so you may call me Shi Lang."
Su Qingchan's eyes flickered slightly, then she lowered her head shyly and called out coyly, "Shi Lang."
The smile on Prince Yong's lips deepened.
His eyes seemed to be filled with tenderness and doting, and his voice carried a hint of seduction, "Then may I call you Chan'er?"
Upon hearing this, Su Qingchan felt her heart leap into her throat and nodded gently.
He replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Of course...it's possible."
She lowered her head, her heart filled with joy, even her ears turned bright red.
The "King of Light" had indeed developed feelings for her.
As they talked, the atmosphere became increasingly ambiguous.
Suddenly, there was a burst of rapid footsteps.
A servant-like man hurried to the door and knocked on the door frame.
Prince Yong stopped himself from speaking and looked over calmly, "What is it?"
The servant bowed respectfully, approached Prince Yong, and whispered a few words in his ear.
Prince Yong's expression changed slightly, but he quickly recovered.
He looked up at Su Qingchan and gave her an apologetic smile.
"Chan'er, something urgent has suddenly happened at home, and I need to go back to handle it personally."
Su Qingchan quickly and considerately said, "Shilang, you should go back quickly, don't delay important matters."
Although she was reluctant, she knew her limits.
After Prince Yong left in a hurry, Su Qingchan sat alone in the elegant pavilion, gazing at the scenery outside the window, her thoughts drifting far away.
As she thought of "Prince Ming" and the possibility of becoming the mistress of Prince Ming's mansion in the future, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
On the other side, Yu Wan had just returned to the Duke of Anguo's mansion from Yu's shop.
Upon asking the servants, he learned that Su Qingchan was not in the mansion again, and he couldn't help but frown.
"Has Miss Su been going out frequently these past few days?"
The maid nodded. "Miss Su has been going out for several days in a row, and she won't let me go with her."
Yu Wan's brow twitched twice.
She felt that Su Qingchan's recent behavior was somewhat strange.
She didn't want to meddle, but Su Qingchan was currently a guest at the Duke's mansion, and if something happened to her, it would damage the Duke's reputation.
Yu Wan dismissed her maid and summoned Xi Zhu, whispering to her, "Xi Zhu, could you help me find out who Su Qing Chan has been seeing these past few days?"
Xizhu paused, then frowned in confusion, "Madam suspects..."
Yu Wan shook her head, interrupting Xi Zhu, "I don't suspect anything, I'm just worried."
After all, there's a "plot line" that could cause trouble at any time. If Su Qingchan gets controlled by the "plot line," it will be another problem.
Seeing Yu Wan's worried expression, Xi Zhu didn't ask any more questions. She curtsied and left to carry out her orders.
Several hours later, Xizhu hurriedly returned, her expression slightly solemn.
"Madam, I've found out that Miss Su has been frequently meeting with a man these past few days. Today, that same man invited her to Manjiang Pavilion."
man?
Yu Wan's heart sank.
Who was the person she met?
Xizhu said, "I don't know his exact identity, but he exudes an air of nobility, so his status must be quite high."
Yu Wan never expected that Su Qingchan would have the mind to fall in love with a man so soon after the deaths of her father and brother.
However, it was someone else's business, and she couldn't interfere.
However, after having dinner together that day, Yu Wan had someone invite Su Qingchan to her courtyard.
As soon as Su Qingchan entered the courtyard, Yu Wan noticed a smile on her face that was completely different from usual.
She pulled Su Qingchan to sit on the stone bench and chatted with her for a while.
Then, as if casually, she asked, "Qingchan, have you had any good news lately? You seem to be in a much better mood these days."
Su Qingchan blushed and lowered her head shyly. "Sister, to be honest, I... I've met someone I like."
Yu Wan knew the answer, but pretended not to know. "Oh? Which young master is it that has captured Qing Chan's heart so?"