Seeing her bouncing around, Cheng Yunshuo visibly relaxed. This display was all caught by Lu Lingyun’s keen eyes. As the rumors said, he truly was deeply in love with this concubine. “Young Master, are you worried I might make things difficult for your beloved?” Lu Lingyun rose from her seat, her smile warm and gentle. Hearing Lu Lingyun’s voice, Cheng Yunshuo turned his head. When his eyes met hers, clear and composed, he unconsciously avoided her gaze. It seemed like his small-minded suspicions had been exposed. Yes, he was worried that Lu Lingyun might take advantage of his absence to make things difficult for Xing Dai Rong. However, he hadn’t expected that Lu Lingyun wouldn’t show any displeasure upon seeing Xing Dai Rong, nor any signs of going overboard. For a moment, he felt completely deflated in her presence. “Dai Rong, let’s go.” Avoiding Lu Lingyun’s question, Cheng Yunshuo pulled Xing Dai Rong away. As she was dragged away, Xing Dai Rong turned back to remind Lu Lingyun, “Don’t forget what I just said.” Lu Lingyun simply smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying. “What did you say?” Once they were out of the flower hall, Cheng Yunshuo asked. “I was reminding her that you are mine, don’t even think about making a move on you.” Cheng Yunshuo, who had been in a good mood, suddenly changed color. He let go of Xing Dai Rong’s hand and said harshly, “Nonsense!” “What’s wrong with you?” Xing Dai Rong, seeing the man she loved snapping at her for the first time, also became angry. “This is what you promised me, do you want to break your word?” “There’s no need for you to say that in front of her!” “Hmph, you’re not going to say it, who knows if you will even say it!” Xing Dai Rong pouted, refusing to back down. Cheng Yunshuo looked at her deeply. For the first time, he felt that the woman he loved the most was a little foolish. He was tired for the moment and didn’t want to appease her. He simply walked back. After walking hundreds of steps, Xing Dai Rong, still in the same spot, realized he was truly angry when he didn’t try to coax her. She bit her lower lip and ran up to him. In front of everyone in the courtyard, she hugged Cheng Yunshuo’s arm and acted cute. “What’s wrong with you, darling? I was just scared that you wouldn’t love me anymore.” Her voice, laced with affection, dispelled most of Cheng Yunshuo’s anger. “Dai Rong, I promised you I would do it. Don’t get involved in this anymore, and don’t come here to make trouble again.” “Alright, alright, as long as you always love me, I won’t cause any trouble.” Cheng Yunshuo’s brows finally relaxed completely, and he said with indulgence, “Let’s go home.” The two of them, laughing and chattering, walked out of Lu Lingyun’s courtyard in a sticky, sweet embrace, just like a newlywed couple. In the courtyard, Lu Lingyun led her servants outside. Chun Xing, seeing Xing Dai Rong’s behavior, spat, “She’s truly a fox spirit from a brothel!” “If Young Master likes this kind of woman, then we can learn too.” Chun He said. “That’s right, we can’t let her ride on our heads!” Lu Lingyun smiled faintly and shook her head slightly. “Novelty, but limited. No wonder.” With that, she returned to her own room, leaving Chun Xing and Chun He staring at each other. After meeting twice, she had basically figured out what kind of person Xing Dai Rong was. She was indeed fresh and interesting, but also shallow. Such a person might be incredibly appealing at first, but over time, one would discover that beneath her novelty was shallowness. Just like in her previous life, the life she and Cheng Yunshuo led after eloping wasn’t filled with romance and flowers, but rather a mess. Yes, the first time Lu Lingyun met Xing Dai Rong was in the previous life, in Jiangnan. The two, who had already eloped, settled in Jiangnan. Lu Lingyun had accidentally run into them once. Xing Dai Rong was openly arguing with Cheng Yunshuo in the street, demanding money. Cheng Yunshuo, dressed in old brocade, looked impatient and embarrassed as he dragged her back to their house, only for Xing Dai Rong to start crying and making a fuss every few steps. The scene was quite lively. Later, she heard people say that they were the young master of the Ningyang Houfu who had caused a stir in the capital. Lu Lingyun thought about it for a long time, wondering why the two who had eloped, defying tradition, would end up like this. Now she understood. First, the initial impression of Xing Dai Rong was indeed novel and attractive, but she was only superficially new and unique, with nothing substantial inside. Second, her good “sister” had unwittingly forced the two together. At the peak of their love, they impulsively ran away. As time went on, they quickly discovered that life was not just about romance and love, but also about everyday necessities and trivial matters. A whimsical woman and an aristocratic young master who didn’t know anything about the real world, how could they possibly have lasting romance?
Understanding this, Lu Lingyun smiled slightly. The challenges within this Houfu were certainly far easier than those she faced in the Li family in her previous life.
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