Chapter 92
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“Hahaha!”
The entire audience burst into laughter.
Lin Qingyang quickly covered his face. That remark wasn’t intended to mock; he was just surprised. It wasn’t actually that small. He was just perplexed, wondering how someone like this could have an affair with the daughter of Duke Wei Guo’s residence. When he accidentally stumbled upon their affair in the library, he thought Ying Wenlong was quite capable. This unexpected comment left Ying Wenlong as the target of ridicule.
All the women screamed and averted their gaze, while the elders present muttered about disgracing themselves. The expressions on their faces turned grim.
The uncle who caused the trouble hurried forward, attempting to help Ying Wenlong pull up his pants. However, the pants had already perished and could only barely cover the critical area.
Ying Wenlong lay on his back, adopting a posture of accepting the scrutiny of everyone. Initially, his face was blank, then turned into a mix of embarrassment and anger. His face turned so red that it seemed blood would seep out, and soon his expression became terrifyingly fierce.
As for the one who got bumped and exclaimed oh, Xu Rui’er, whose head cover had fallen off, desperately pushed Ying Wenlong away and carefully protected her stomach. With the help of the matchmaker, she stood up. Seeing Ying Wenlong’s embarrassing situation and hearing the stifled laughter around, her face changed color. Perhaps she only now realized the ‘size’ of her husband.
If Xu Wenzhe were present, he could immediately intervene. However, Xu Rui’er knew that Xu Wenzhe wouldn’t show up now. It was truly a case of lifting a stone only to drop it on one’s own foot. Tearfully, she could only look towards her father.
At this moment, the expression on Duke Wei Guo’s face became even more unsightly. “Someone, hurry and help the young master down to change his clothes! Where is Wenzhe? Hurry up and bring the young master back!”
The servants, who had recovered from their shock, quickly approached to assist Ying Wenlong.
The previous ‘dominoes’ had all stood up and began to whisper among themselves.
“So small, really small.”
“Do you think he and his wife divorced because of…?”
“Not getting pregnant for three years, maybe the problem lies with Ying Wenlong.”
The gossip took an increasingly inappropriate direction, and Xu Rui’er’s eyes reddened with anger.
The veil was picked up again, and the matchmaker was about to cover her.
Whether due to emotional turmoil or some other reason, Xu Rui’er suddenly retched, startling the matchmaker, causing the veil to fall again.
At this sensitive moment, the people present fell silent again. Some were surprised, some were puzzled, and some were shocked. All eyes were now focused on Xu Rui’er.
One woman in the crowd whispered, “She seems to have vomited several times today. Could it be…”
Xu Rui’er’s face turned pale in an instant.
“She just got up, and it seemed like she deliberately covered her stomach.”
“Isn’t she unmarried … could it be an affair? Is that why the couple divorced? Was it because of this?”
“It’s impossible. Ying Wenlong is that small… his previous wife didn’t even get pregnant. Oh my God… Could it be someone else’s, and Ying Wenlong is taking over?”
They all thought they were speaking quietly, and indeed, the parties involved might not hear clearly. However, they could hear each other, and the rumors escalated. By the time it reached the range where the parties involved could hear, it had turned into a scandal: Xu Rui’er was not chaste before marriage, had a secret affair, and got pregnant before marriage. Since Ying Wenlong was divorced and couldn’t have children, he became a stand-in. Otherwise, it was hard to understand why Duke Wei Guo would marry his daughter to someone who had been married before.
With this, Xu Rui’er finally couldn’t hold back her tears and shouted, “I didn’t do anything! I’m just not feeling well in my stomach; that’s all!”
The onlookers had already changed their gazes when they saw Xu Rui’er, and regardless of the truth, they didn’t care about it anymore; it was just gossip.
“That’s enough. Help Young Lady Xu down, and redo her makeup. The tea has been served; there’s no need to come back. When Young Master Ying comes out, we’ll directly go out for the wedding.” Duke Wei Guo almost bit his tongue, feeling betrayed by his daughter. As they were about to leave, they were also losing face for Duke Wei Guo.
To stabilize the situation, Duke Wei Guo had to swallow his anger and forced a smile, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, my daughter caught a cold last night, so her stomach is a bit uncomfortable. Please forgive us for any inconvenience. The banquet is ready; guests can enter now. Those who are here for the welcoming party, please wait outside for the newlyweds. They will be out shortly.”
People didn’t want to ruin the joyous occasion for Duke Wei Guo, but the recent situation was just too hard to contain. The troublemakers causing the commotion were mostly young people, and they naturally lacked the composure of their elders. Upon hearing that Duke Wei Guo was about to dismiss the guests, they promptly left in an orderly manner.
However, everyone understood that both the Ying family and Duke Wei Guo’s residence had lost face. From today onwards, this incident would become a topic of laughter during tea and meals in the capital for days to come.
“In fact, you’re here to cause trouble, aren’t you?”
Huo Luo looked at Lin Qingyang with an expressionless face. Just a moment ago, someone was about to discover him, and it was Huo Luo’s timely appearance that saved the situation. He grabbed Lin Qingyang by the collar and pulled him out of the crowd.
Huo Luo was originally inside the hall, but with too many people around, he couldn’t find Xu Wenzhe. He chose to take a shortcut and left by flipping through the window.
Not finding Lin Qingyang outside, Huo Luo circled back to the main gate and witnessed the entire farce.
“Thanks for pulling me out. If I had been discovered, I probably wouldn’t have left here alive,” Lin Qingyang wiped off the sweat from his face, innocently saying, “I really didn’t do it on purpose. I’m innocent, I’m the kind of innocent victim you see in a June snowfall. Anyway, this is Xu Wenzhe’s territory. I can’t ignore the friendship between us and let them lose face.”
Why was he causing trouble? It could easily backfire on him, and it didn’t seem worth it! Moreover, Chu Lishu had prepared formidable means of retaliation. Lin Qingyang could just wait for the gradual decline of Ying Wenlong.
Lin Qingyang couldn’t help but shudder; fortunately, Ying Wenlong didn’t recognize him, or it would have been an irreconcilable feud.
“This is probably karma. He must have some psychological shadow now. You’ve helped your sister vent her anger,” thinking about the whole ridiculous situation, it was indeed absurd. Unluckily, such a coincidence happened. Unable to suppress the smile on his face, Huo Luo gave Lin Qingyang a thumbs-up.
“Don’t… don’t praise me like that. I’ll get proud,” Lin Qingyang chuckled, “Can you keep it a secret from Xu Wenzhe? I really didn’t mean it.”
Huo Luo straightforwardly replied, “We can’t blame you for Ying Wenlong’s tininess, and Xu Rui’er’s pregnancy is not your fault either.”
“Of course, none of it is my fault!” Lin Qingyang hurriedly affirmed.
“So, I don’t think Wenzhe will come asking who fell first,” Huo Luo raised an eyebrow.
Lin Qingyang immediately showed a grateful expression. He didn’t expect Huo Luo to be quite mischievous at times.
“By the way, we came to find Xu Wenzhe. In such a situation, Xu Wenzhe wasn’t even here?”
Huo Luo’s expression turned serious. “When I went in to find him, the people from the Xu family said he was called out by a maid and hasn’t returned yet. It just happened that we missed each other.”
“This… can something be more urgent than the bride’s welcoming ceremony?”
“So, he must have been caught up in something,” Huo Luo’s concern was related to the expert’s movements he had sensed earlier. He didn’t know whether they were friend or foe, and Xu Wenzhe’s innocent disappearance was also a mystery.
Lin Qingyang thought for a moment and suggested, “Then let’s continue searching?”
“Let’s go back and search together with everyone. Yue Chen should know something; he’s smart,” Huo Luo’s immediate response to such brain-teasing matters was to involve Yue Chen.
Lin Qingyang suddenly chuckled, “If Young Master Yue hears you say he’s smart, he’ll be delighted.”
Huo Luo’s eyebrow twitched, “You mustn’t tell him. Otherwise, he’ll be overjoyed. I’m going to be his future brother-in-law; I can’t let him ride on my head.”
Lin Qingyang’s mouth twitched. He hadn’t expected Huo Luo to persist, but unfortunately, he couldn’t reveal to him that Yue Chen had a solitary constitution. He could only suggest, “What if Young Master Yue is not willing? Perhaps he sees Young Lady Huo as a little sister, and…”
“When my sister grows up, he won’t just see her as a sister. Anyway, he’ll definitely be my brother-in-law.”
As they casually chatted, their steps were unhurried. Soon, they reached a corner where a maidservant, in a hurry and not paying attention to the road, bumped into them.
Huo Luo was quick to react. He pushed Lin Qingyang aside, allowing the maidservant to pass between them. Just as it seemed like she was about to fall, Huo Luo grabbed her sleeve and pulled her back.
“Watch where you’re going,” Huo Luo said coldly.
Now the maidservant stood there, still trembling, offering hurried apologies. Her voice sounded anxious.
“By the way, have you seen your Young Master?” Huo Luo asked.
The maidservant suddenly shuddered, her reaction too obvious.
“I… I don’t know!” she stammered.
Lin Qingyang immediately retorted, “Nonsense! I clearly saw you taking him away!”
It was initially just a casual guess, but with this probing, the maidservant was so frightened that she knelt down. “I… I…”
Seeing that she still didn’t want to speak, Lin Qingyang signaled for Huo Luo to intimidate her directly.
Huo Luo, who was naturally imposing, especially to the younger maidservants who were somewhat afraid of him, lifted her by the collar. The poor girl looked like her soul was about to flee.
“Lord Huo, spare my life! I was just following the Third Young Lady’s orders. She said if I didn’t get the Young Master to come, she would sell me. I didn’t mean to deceive the Young Master on purpose.”
It seemed that something had indeed happened to Xu Wenzhe.
Huo Luo immediately demanded, “What have you done? Tell the truth!”
“The maidservant… the maidservant only knows that she deceived the Young Master into meeting Young Lady Ying from the Ying family. I don’t know anything else. Since the Young Master went in and didn’t come out, he probably willingly had a private meeting. Please, Lord Huo, spare me.”
“Young Lady Ying from the Ying family?” Huo Luo was taken aback.
Lin Qingyang, however, exclaimed, “Ying Xiaodie! This is bad; we need to go there quickly.”
Although Huo Luo didn’t fully understand for a moment, seeing Lin Qingyang’s expression change drastically, he knew the situation was serious. He quickly pressed for the location, and being familiar with the area, he took Lin Qingyang and rushed over using his light-footed techniques.
Lin Qingyang, battling against the cold wind, hastily explained the situation.
Because Lin Qingyang subconsciously thought that Ying Xiaodie should be at the Ying family preparing for the reception of the new couple, he never expected her to be here. So, when he heard the familiar voice, it didn’t immediately click. She must have colluded with Xu Rui’er to use covert means against Xu Wenzhe.
This kind of plot, turning cooked rice into matured rice, is the only way Ying Xiaodie can have a chance with Xu Wenzhe. Otherwise, she would never have the opportunity in her lifetime.
Xu Wenzhe was truly miserable, targeted by someone who would dare to use any means. Moreover, he was schemed against by his own scheming younger sister. Hopefully, they could catch up; otherwise, Xu Wenzhe’s innocence might not be preserved.
Soon, they arrived at a secluded courtyard.
The main house’s door was closed, and the two hurriedly approached.
Through the closed door, they seemed to hear embarrassing and heavy panting sounds.
Lin Qingyang gasped, but regardless, Huo Luo directly kicked open the door and rushed inside.
Lin Qingyang’s brain felt like it was overheating. Could they really go in under these circumstances? It felt like he should be stopping Huo Luo. Acting on instinct, he followed inside.
However, suddenly, Huo Luo, who was running ahead, paused. Just as Lin Qingyang was about to step in, Huo Luo executed a swift leg movement, kicking him in the shoulder, and sending him flying out.
Lin Qingyang screamed in pain.
His body hadn’t recovered yet when suddenly a dark figure came towards him.
Lin Qingyang lifted his head and saw that Xu Wenzhe, disheveled, was flying towards him, obviously thrown out by Huo Luo.
Lin Qingyang could only awkwardly move to catch him, but he still got hit and ended up being a cushion for Xu Wenzhe, firmly pressed beneath him.
Until now, there was no scream from Ying Xiaodie. This didn’t make sense.
Lin Qingyang struggled to raise his head and glanced at Xu Wenzhe. He saw that his face was flushed, veins popping, and his whole body was hot.
Looking back into the room, he suddenly felt a powerful force surging out.
In an instant, the doors and windows of the room were almost uncontrollably knocked open by the force. Lin Qingyang saw a strange smoke drifting out of the room, and after dispersing completely, it hit Lin Qingyang’s nose, causing a sudden itch.
Looking back inside, Huo Luo was kneeling on one knee, seemingly affected by the smoke and unable to move. It turned out that the kick he received earlier was to protect Lin Qingyang.
However, there was no sign of Ying Xiaodie inside. This girl caused such trouble, and yet she wasn’t even here?!
“Huo Luo, are you okay…” Lin Qingyang shouted.
Huo Luo didn’t answer; all that could be seen was his body trembling. Lin Qingyang anxiously tried to push Xu Wenzhe away to check the situation.
Suddenly, the person on top of Lin Qingyang became heavier. As he turned, he locked eyes with a pair of eyes that were once warm and accommodating, but now filled with wildness and desire. Lin Qingyang couldn’t believe that these eyes belonged to Xu Wenzhe.
In the next moment, this unfamiliar Xu Wenzhe used both hands to suppress Lin Qingyang, who was trying to push him away.
It seemed that the medicine Ying Xiaodie and Xu Rui’er prepared for Xu Wenzhe was not simple.
This situation was completely out of control.
At that moment, Lin Qingyang also awkwardly felt that Xu Wenzhe’s body was in an abnormal state. How should he put it? Dude, stay calm!
Lin Qingyang’s face turned red. He frantically pulled his own hand away and attempted to push Xu Wenzhe.
“Xu Wenzhe, get up quickly! I’m a man, a man! Do you still have any sanity?”
Xu Wenzhe’s body was already larger than Lin Qingyang’s. Trying to push away the irrational Xu Wenzhe felt like trying to push a bull.
Xu Wenzhe unexpectedly gave up pressing Lin Qingyang’s hands and directly started tugging at Lin Qingyang’s clothes.
Lin Qingyang was completely bewildered.
He really is a man! Could it be that under the influence of this smoke, gender distinctions are blurred?
A combination of embarrassment and indignation provided Lin Qingyang with the strength to finally push Xu Wenzhe away to some extent.
Suddenly, the head in front lowered, Lin Qingyang’s pupils contracted, and instinctively, he tried to avoid it. However, his neck suddenly went soft, followed by a sharp pain.
Xu Wenzhe unexpectedly opened his mouth and bit him.
Lin Qingyang thought he would be disgusted with goosebumps all over his body, but at this moment, something was off.
The bitten area felt like it had been struck by lightning, piercing through his entire body and conveying a strange sensation.
Lin Qingyang’s whole being was not right. Something was off!
His face changed instantly when he realized that something was wrong with his little friend.
At first, Lin Qingyang was frightened for a second, but soon he realized that it was the effect of the smoke. Even though it had been diluted, there was still an impact. However, for Lin Qingyang, the impact only led to impulsiveness; he didn’t lose control like Xu Wenzhe and Huo Luo.
As Lin Qingyang’s resistance decreased, Xu Wenzhe became more unrestrained. This situation was becoming alarming. Lin Qingyang’s clothes were being pulled more, making him stiff, and even his attempts to push Xu Wenzhe away weakened.
Just when things seemed to be getting out of control, a shout came from somewhere.
“Huo Luo!”
Oh, it’s the voice of Yue Chen, Yue Chen is here, there’s hope…
Wait a minute!
Yue Chen is here, then…
Lin Qingyang couldn’t care less about pushing Xu Wenzhe away. He turned his head in astonishment and, in the instant he saw someone’s expression, a sentence flashed through his mind.
Goodbye, system. I’m going on a long journey today.
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Tisk tisk … This boy’s timing *shakes head*
At this point it’s probably more about ml’s concerningly accurate sense to always show up at exactly the worst moment for our mc
Also, thanks for the translation ????
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