eurekapd Chapter 527: Why Did Pei Yan Abandon Me?
Chapter 527: Why Did Pei Yan Abandon Me?
Zhou Wenjian quickly pulled him back and advised, "Don't be impulsive. This matter needs to be considered carefully. If things really get out of control, it may not be a good thing for Xiaoxiao either."
Taking the opportunity, Ouyang Tuoba said again, "Xiao Xiao, forget about Pei Yan. Let me take care of you and give you a lifetime of happiness."
Fang Xiaoxiao broke free from He Jinnian's embrace, stood up unsteadily, and said sadly, "Leave me alone, all of you."
As everyone watched her lonely figure disappear into the distance, they were filled with mixed emotions.
He Jinnian clenched his fist silently, vowing to find out why Pei Yan treated Fang Xiaoxiao this way.
Long Jinyan was still furious, but didn't know what to do.
Zhou Wenjian stood aside, deep in thought, pondering how to resolve this emotional entanglement.
As Ouyang Tuoba gazed in the direction Fang Xiaoxiao had left, he secretly resolved to seize this opportunity to show Fang Xiaoxiao his true feelings.
Days passed, and Fang Xiaoxiao remained trapped in her pain. Meanwhile, He Jinnian and the others, each with their own agendas, worked tirelessly for Fang Xiaoxiao's happiness.
One day, Fang Xiaoxiao sat alone in the garden, gazing at the flowers that filled the garden, but she could not feel a trace of life.
Ouyang Tuoba approached, holding a bouquet of flowers, and said cautiously, "Xiao Xiao, these flowers are as beautiful as you. I hope they will cheer you up."
Fang Xiaoxiao glanced at it indifferently and did not say anything.
On a bright and sunny day, Li Wan'er hurriedly entered Lingxi Pavilion. Inside, Fang Xiaoxiao sat blankly by the window, her eyes vacant, her face haggard, as if she had lost her soul. Looking at her best friend in this state, tears welled in Li Wan'er's eyes, her heart filled with tenderness.
"Xiao Xiao, stop torturing yourself like this. Come out with me and clear your head." Li Wan'er walked quickly to Fang Xiao Xiao's side, gently took her hand, and said in a tone of urgency and pleading.
Fang Xiaoxiao raised her head slightly and glanced at Li Wan'er, her eyes filled with sorrow and helplessness. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded gently, seemingly wanting to temporarily escape this heartbreaking atmosphere.
Upon learning that they were going out, Murong Changqing, Ouyang Tuoba, Long Jinyan, He Jinnian, and Zhou Wenjian all offered to go with them, acting as their protectors. Their eyes were filled with concern and determination, as if they wanted to use their strength to create a safe haven for Fang Xiaoxiao.
So, the group set off in a grand procession. News of Fang Xiaoxiao traveling with her five husbands spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys. People whispered and discussed the news.
"Look, that's Fang Xiaoxiao. She actually has five husbands by her side. How enviable!" A woman's eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.
"Sigh, she's so lucky, but I wonder how long that luck will last," another woman said with a hint of bitterness.
Fang Xiaoxiao and her group arrived at a beautiful garden. Inside, the trees were lush and green, and the flowers were in full bloom. A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of the flowers. However, Fang Xiaoxiao had no heart to appreciate the scenery. She simply followed silently behind Li Wan'er, her expression still forlorn.
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance. A group of people escorted a richly dressed woman as she slowly approached. This woman was none other than Liu Ruyan, the daughter of the Grand Secretary. Her eyebrows were raised, her almond-shaped eyes were wide open, and her face was full of arrogance.
Liu Ruyan spotted Fang Xiaoxiao from afar, and a fire of jealousy instantly ignited in her heart. She resented Fang Xiaoxiao for having the favor of so many husbands, especially for winning the heart of Crown Prince Pei Yan.
Liu Ruyan quickened her pace and walked up to Fang Xiaoxiao. She tilted her head slightly, looked Fang Xiaoxiao up and down with a contemptuous gaze, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips.
Fang Xiaoxiao felt a surge of annoyance when she saw Liu Ruyan, but she forced herself to endure it, not wanting to cause trouble.
Liu Ruyan, however, was relentless. She took a step forward and deliberately blocked Fang Xiaoxiao's path.
"Hmph, Fang Xiaoxiao, you look so pathetic in your sorry state," Liu Ruyan said with a cold laugh, her voice sharp and grating.
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip and did not respond.
Li Wan'er couldn't help but say, "Liu Ruyan, don't go too far!"
Liu Ruyan glanced at Li Wan'er and said disdainfully, "Who gives you the right to speak here!"
As she spoke, Liu Ruyan suddenly reached out and pushed Fang Xiaoxiao hard.
Caught off guard, Fang Xiaoxiao stumbled backward a few steps. Murong Changqing reacted quickly and caught her.
"Are you alright?" Murong Changqing asked with concern, her eyes filled with worry.
Fang Xiaoxiao gently shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan became even more smug. She gave a wink, and one of her maids quietly circled behind Fang Xiaoxiao and suddenly stuck out her foot.
Fang Xiaoxiao lost her balance again and fell to the ground. Her palm scraped against the stones on the ground, and blood instantly seeped out.
"Xiao Xiao!" The husbands exclaimed in unison, their angry gazes all fixed on Liu Ruyan.
Ouyang Tuoba was furious and rushed forward to attack, shouting, "You vicious woman!"
Long Jinyan quickly stopped him: "Calm down, don't be impulsive!"
He Jinnian then looked at Liu Ruyan and said sternly, "Miss Liu, aren't you afraid of retribution for being so unreasonable?"
Liu Ruyan, however, put her hands on her hips and burst into laughter: "Retribution? Do you think I, Liu Ruyan, am afraid? In this capital city, no one dares to do anything to me!"
At this moment, the surrounding crowd gathered around, pointing and whispering.
"This Miss Liu has gone too far! How could she bully people like this!"
"Exactly, Fang Xiaoxiao is so pitiful."
Hearing the crowd's comments, Liu Ruyan's face turned even uglier.
Hearing the whispers and pointing fingers of the people around her, Liu Ruyan's eyes widened in anger, her face flushed red, and her carefully applied makeup appeared somewhat distorted with rage.
"You lowly commoners, how dare you speak ill of me! Guards, seize them all!" Liu Ruyan shrieked. Upon hearing the order, her servants immediately rubbed their hands together, ready to take action.
Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly stood up and stretched out her arms to stop her, saying, "Miss Liu, you mustn't! The people are just telling the truth, why make such a fuss?" Her voice was weak, but firm.
Liu Ruyan ignored her completely and continued to shout, "Fang Xiaoxiao, stop pretending! Today I'll show these arrogant fools what I'm capable of!" With that, she waved her hand again, signaling the servants to attack.
Just then, Li Wan'er stepped forward, hands on her hips, and shouted angrily, "Liu Ruyan, open your dog eyes and look! My father is Prince Rong, and Xiao Xiao is my best friend. If you dare to lay a finger on them, I'll make sure you regret it!" Li Wan'er's eyes were filled with anger and authority, and her imposing presence made Liu Ruyan's servants hesitate to step forward.