I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 290: I'm engaged to you

"I was just speaking from the heart. Wan'er comes from a noble family and is engaged to you. I don't know what kind of good fortune she has accumulated over many lifetimes."

Li Renyi's gaze was deep as he looked directly into Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes.

"So what if you're born into a noble family? The twists and turns of that story are beyond the comprehension of outsiders."

Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip and asked tentatively.

"So, how do you view this engagement?"

Li Renyi remained silent for a moment before speaking slowly.

"A marriage contract is merely a worldly agreement; whether it is sincere or not remains to be seen."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes, and her voice lowered a few decibels.

"Then where is your true heart?"

Li Renyi was slightly taken aback, then gently grasped Fang Xiaoxiao's hand and said.

"True sincerity is like a beacon in the dark night; though sometimes obscured by fog, it will eventually illuminate the way you should go."

Fang Xiaoxiao broke free from his hand and turned her head away.

"You always speak so cryptically, making it hard for people to understand you."

Li Renyi smiled helplessly.

"Xiao Xiao, some things don't need to be said too clearly; the heart will understand."

"????"

Helpless, Fang Xiaoxiao had no choice but to give up on this blockhead, but at the same time she knew that she probably didn't hold much of a place in Li Renyi's heart.

Since she didn't like Li Renyi to begin with, and he didn't like her either, there was no need to keep playing games.

Then he told Li Renyi that it was too late and got up to leave the room.

Arriving at the courtyard, I looked up at the full moon.

"In that case, I have to help Wan'er out, otherwise, given Li Renyi's dull mind, he probably will never be able to get married in his entire life."

Thinking of this, she sighed deeply, looking very tired.

I always feel like I'm both a father and a mother. Not only do I have to take care of these kids' basic needs, but now I also have to worry about their lifelong happiness. It's exhausting!

Russian qing.

After returning to my room, I began to plan for tomorrow.

The next day, as soon as the morning light shone through the window, Fang Xiaoxiao jumped out of bed.

She quickly finished washing up, carefully chose a light pink dress, and didn't forget to put a unique pearl flower in her hair. Then she couldn't wait to go straight to Li Renyi's courtyard.

Arriving at Li Renyi's door, Fang Xiaoxiao knocked and called out.

"Li Renyi, get up! The sun's already high in the sky! We're going on a picnic with Wan'er today!"

Inside the room, Li Renyi was sound asleep when the sudden noise disturbed his peaceful slumber.

He frowned, reluctantly opened his eyes, groggily got up, opened the door, and said irritably.

"Fang Xiaoxiao, it's not even dawn yet, why are you rushing around like this? Can't you let people sleep a little longer?"

Fang Xiaoxiao didn't care about any of that. She grabbed Li Renyi's sleeve and said urgently.

"Oh dear, wake up! Wan'er is still waiting for us at the gate. It would be so impolite if we were late!"

As he spoke, he dragged Li Renyi toward the door.

The two hurried to the gate of the mansion, where they saw Wan'er Lin Wan'er standing there gracefully.

She wore a moon-white long dress with delicate embroidery on the hem, and the gold hairpin on her head swayed gently in the breeze, making her look exceptionally dignified and beautiful.

The maids beside him stood neatly to one side, each holding a basket filled with ingredients and utensils.

Fang Xiaoxiao's face was full of smiles as she quickly stepped forward and gave a slight curtsy.

"Wan'er, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting! Let's set off now."

Lin Wan'er gently shook her head and said with a smile.

"It's alright, I, Wan'er, have only just arrived."

Everyone boarded the carriage, with Fang Xiaoxiao sitting in the middle and Li Renyi and Lin Wan'er sitting on either side.

The carriage moved slowly forward, and Fang Xiaoxiao was as excited as a happy little bird, chirping incessantly.

"Wan'er, the countryside we went to today was so beautiful. There were large meadows and a crystal-clear stream."

The wildflowers along the stream are so colorful and beautiful! We can enjoy the scenery while savoring delicious food; that would be absolutely delightful!

Lin Wan'er was touched by her enthusiasm and smiled in response.

"After hearing your description, I, Wan'er, am already quite impatient."

Fang Xiaoxiao turned to look at Li Renyi, blinked, and said.

"Your Highness, you must take good care of Wan'er along the way. You must not let Wan'er suffer any grievances."

Li Renyi glanced at her helplessly and replied.

"Okay, I know, stop nagging."

The carriage bumped along, and Fang Xiaoxiao suddenly lost her balance, leaned forward, and fell directly into Li Renyi's arms.

Her face immediately turned bright red, and she frantically tried to get up, muttering to herself.

"This carriage is so unsteady, really!"

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er couldn't help but burst out laughing, a blush spreading across her face.

After an unknown amount of time, the carriage finally stopped.

Fang Xiaoxiao was the first to jump off the carriage, shouting excitedly.

"It's here, it's here!"

However, as soon as she landed, before she could even stand up straight, she tripped over a stone and fell forward, landing face-first in the dirt.

She lay sprawled on the ground, covered in dust.

Upon seeing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and then burst into laughter.

Fang Xiaoxiao got up from the ground, her face covered in dust and her hair disheveled. She chuckled awkwardly, brushing the dirt off her body as she spoke.

"Oh dear, look at my clumsy hands, I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself."

After everyone had laughed, they began to get busy preparing for the picnic.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Lin Wan'er walked hand in hand, chatting and laughing, toward a flowerbed in the distance, wanting to pick some beautiful flowers to add a touch of romance and warmth to their picnic.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on them.

Lost in their laughter and chatter, they unknowingly wandered further and further away. By the time they finally realized it, the scenery around them had become completely unfamiliar.

Fang Xiaoxiao's smile froze on her face instantly, her heart skipped a beat, and she panicked. She forced herself to remain calm and stammered.

“Jun… Wan’er, don’t be afraid, we… we will definitely find our way back.”

Lin Wan'er's face was also a little pale, but she still tried her best to remain calm, nodded slightly, and spoke in a relatively steady voice.

"Hmm, let's carefully recall the direction we came from and search slowly."

So they followed a path that looked like it had been walked on.

But as they walked, they found themselves in a deep, secluded forest.

The tall trees, with their intertwined branches and leaves, almost completely blocked out the sky, allowing sunlight to filter through only a few gaps, making the woods appear gloomy and dark.