eurekapd Chapter 568: Li Renyi is going to die
Chapter 568: Li Renyi is going to die
He only visits the courtyard occasionally, but he always brings some pastries. He knows he made a fool of himself last time because of his lack of manners, and he doesn't want to embarrass himself again this time.
He was always very polite when he came. When he saw Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er, he would first bow with his hands clasped in greeting, and then say with a smile, "I heard that the princess likes pastries, so I specially bought some. I hope the princess likes them." His voice was gentle and his attitude was humble, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
As for Liu Ruyan, her performance these past few days has been even more unexpected.
She would come to the courtyard almost every day to freeload a meal. At first, Fang Xiaoxiao was quite unhappy when she saw her coming, after all, the two of them had had a disagreement before.
But Liu Ruyan acted as if nothing was wrong. Every time she came, she would walk into the courtyard with a carefree attitude and greet Fang Xiaoxiao warmly: "Hey, I'm here again!"
Fang Xiaoxiao was initially indifferent, but Liu Ruyan didn't get angry and continued to do as she pleased.
Once, when Liu Ruyan came, she saw Fang Xiaoxiao worrying about the accounts of Lingxi Pavilion. She went over to take a look, and suddenly her eyes lit up. She said, "What's so difficult about this? I'll help you."
As she spoke, she picked up the abacus and began to work out the accounts rapidly. In no time, she had the accounts neatly organized.
Fang Xiaoxiao looked at her, speechless with surprise: "I didn't expect you could do this?"
Liu Ruyan proudly raised her head and said, "Of course, I'm not just a pampered young lady who only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun." From then on, Fang Xiaoxiao's attitude towards Liu Ruyan changed somewhat.
Another time, the two were sunbathing together in the yard. Liu Ruyan suddenly said to Fang Xiaoxiao, "Actually, the reason I targeted you before was because I was jealous of you. You and Li Wan'er are so close, while I've never had any real friends since I was a child."
As she spoke, a hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes. Fang Xiaoxiao's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this. Looking at Liu Ruyan's somewhat dejected appearance, she suddenly felt that Liu Ruyan was quite pitiful as well.
From then on, the relationship between the two gradually eased. Fang Xiaoxiao discovered that Liu Ruyan was just spoiled by her family and had a bit of a princess temperament. In fact, she was not a bad person and was even a little silly and cute.
Gradually, the two became best friends, chatting and laughing together in the courtyard.
Inside the boudoir, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the faces of three beautiful young women.
Liu Ruyan sat on the edge of the bed, resting her chin on her hands, listening attentively to Fang Xiaoxiao's advice.
After Fang Xiaoxiao's analysis, Liu Ruyan gradually realized that her feelings for Zhao Wuji were not love, but a dependence that had been with him since childhood.
Looking at Liu Ruyan's bewildered expression, Fang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh, "Ruyan, you're too naive. You're even more innocent than Wan'er. Love is far more complicated than you imagine."
Liu Ruyan blinked her big, watery eyes and asked with a puzzled look, "Then what exactly is love?"
Fang Xiaoxiao sighed slightly, a hint of melancholy in her eyes, and slowly said, "Love is a very strange thing."
It's not like family ties, which are innate blood bonds; nor is it like friendship, which is a tacit understanding and companionship that has been refined over the years.
Love is when two people meet by chance in a vast sea of people, yet it feels like a destined collision of souls.
She paused, took a sip of tea to moisten her throat, and continued, "When you truly fall in love with someone, you will see them at first glance in a crowd, and their every move will affect your emotions."
When he's happy, you can't help but smile; when he's sad, your heart aches as if gripped by an invisible hand.
You would do things you've never done before, and try challenges you've always been afraid of, all for him.
"But love isn't all sweetness. There will be arguments, misunderstandings, and moments that break your heart so much you can't breathe. Like Pei Yan and me, when we met, everything was so beautiful."
His talent and gentleness captivated me. We strolled through the streets and alleys together, sharing our joys and sorrows. At that time, I thought love was so simple and pure; as long as two people liked each other, they could stay together forever.
Fang Xiaoxiao's voice was choked with emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"and after?"
Liu Ruyan listened intently and eagerly pressed for more information.
"Later, the helplessness of reality became like a mountain, standing between us."
We had disagreements, we argued, and those once beautiful memories gradually faded with each conflict. Ultimately, we came to an end.
Fang Xiaoxiao gave a bitter smile. "So, love is an adventure. You don't know what awaits you ahead. It may be sweet fruit, or it may be bitter tears."
Even so, when it arrives, you still can't help but embrace it, because that feeling of excitement is the most precious thing in the world.
Li Wan'er listened quietly to these words, which made her begin to re-examine her feelings.
She recalled her past with Li Renyi. She hadn't had many expectations for this marriage; she had simply obeyed.
Having gone through so much together, facing life and death together, those moments left an indelible mark on her heart.
She then realized that loving someone is so complex and profound.
As Liu Ruyan listened to Fang Xiaoxiao's story, she was already crying her eyes out. She took out her handkerchief, wiped her tears, and said angrily, "That's too much! How could Pei Yan treat you like this? You're so good to him, but he doesn't know how to cherish you."
Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with indignation at the injustice done to Fang Xiaoxiaoming.
In the boudoir, the candlelight flickered, gently casting a warm yellow glow on the faces of Fang Xiaoxiao, Liu Ruyan, and Li Wan'er.
The room was filled with a tranquil and warm atmosphere as they immersed themselves in each other's emotional world, opening their hearts and sharing their deepest thoughts.
The three sat or leaned against each other, sometimes whispering and sometimes laughing softly, as if shutting out all the disturbances of the outside world.
Suddenly, a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps came from afar, breaking the silence.
Immediately afterward, Long Jinyan's loud voice, tinged with panic, rang out in the courtyard: "Something terrible has happened! Something terrible has happened! Li Renyi is going to die!"
This shout was like a thunderclap on a calm lake, instantly startling the three people inside the house.
The teacup that Fang Xiaoxiao was holding trembled suddenly and almost slipped from her hand, spilling tea and wetting her skirt.
Liu Ruyan, who was originally leaning gracefully against the back of the chair, was suddenly sprang up as if by a spring, and almost knocked over the small tea table next to her in her flustered movements.
Li Wan'er's originally fair face instantly turned ashen white, her eyes filled with terror and panic, and she froze on the spot.
The three of them didn't have time to think much. They were extremely anxious and hurriedly got up and walked out of the boudoir.