eurekapd Who is that person in Chapter 218?
Who is that person in Chapter 218?
Li Molian was filled with regret.
Because her daughter's marriage seemed fraught with difficulties and obstacles, she was extremely anxious and lost her composure.
This time, a matchmaker came to arrange a marriage with a man surnamed Meng, who was a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel.
The matchmaker said that the man came from a wealthy family and was an upright person, but his appearance was not good enough, so she wanted to find a girl who was better looking.
He then made a request, wanting to see what the girl looked like first.
Li Molian looked at the portrait of Meng Yuanwailang. He was not handsome, but he was not ugly either.
It was a rare opportunity to meet such a good family, and Li Molian didn't want to miss it, so she agreed to the matchmaker's request.
Who would have thought, who would have thought that such a thing would happen!
After hearing what Li Molian said, Yu Wan and Lady Anguo were so astonished that they were speechless.
Lady Anguo was both angry and anxious. She playfully punched her lightly and scolded her:
"Second sister, how could you be so foolish and muddle-headed! How could an unmarried young woman meet and look at another man in private? How could you agree to such an absurd thing!"
Li Molian wept uncontrollably, filled with remorse, and cried out:
"At that time, I was only thinking about Yu Ru's marriage, hoping to find her a good home so that she wouldn't have to worry about making a living in the future."
The matchmaker, with her silver tongue, praised the wealthy young man, saying he was only seeing him from afar and there would be no improper conduct.
I was blinded by greed and agreed without thinking twice. I truly regret it now!
Yu Wan sighed helplessly, "Aunt, things have come to this, so please don't blame yourself too much."
She paused for a moment and asked, "Aunt, was my cousin really taken advantage of by that Master Meng...?"
Li Molian's tears flowed even more fiercely. "When I saw Yu Ru return in such a disheveled state that day, I wanted to go to the Meng family to seek justice, but Yu Ru stopped me and said that this matter had nothing to do with Master Meng."
Yu Wan's heart skipped a beat.
What does 'It's okay' mean?
Could it be that the man who defiled my cousin Ruyu was someone else?!
Yu Wan frowned deeply, her eyes filled with confusion and shock: "Aunt, what exactly is going on? Since my cousin said it wasn't Master Meng, did she mention who it was?"
Li Molian shook her head, sobbing uncontrollably: "Yu Ru just kept crying and refused to say anything more. I pressed her many times, but she only begged me not to ask anymore and not to make a fuss."
Yu Wan was overwhelmed with thoughts.
"Aunt, please don't worry. Let me have a good talk with my cousin. Maybe I can find out some clues."
Li Molian reached out and grabbed Yu Wan's hand, pleading with tears in her eyes, "Wan'er, you must help persuade your cousin. She's my only daughter, and I really can't lose her."
Now, she regrets it.
Even if her daughter's marriage is difficult, what's wrong with her raising her daughter?
Even though they were rejected by her husband's family, the mother and daughter relied on their needlework skills to do some embroidery. Although they could not enjoy wealth and luxury, they could still live a peaceful and harmonious life.
Yu Wan gently patted Li Molian's hand and agreed, "Don't worry, Aunt, I will comfort my cousin properly."
She looked up at the Duchess of Anguo, gesturing for her to take Li Molian away from there first.
Lady Anguo took Li Molian's arm and said softly, "Second sister, you haven't eaten much all day. I asked the kitchen to make some easy-to-digest food. Go and eat something first."
Li Molian couldn't eat anything, but she knew that staying there would be pointless.
With tears in her eyes, she repeatedly looked back into the room before being half-pulled and half-persuaded away from Cuijinxuan by the Duchess of Anguo.
Yu Wan was about to go back to her room when she caught a glimpse of a figure standing on the side of the corridor.
She paused, then asked in confusion, "Yun Shang, is that you?"
The figure emerged from the shadows, illuminated by the light; it was none other than Yun Shang.
He didn't know how long he had been standing there; if Yu Wan hadn't looked around just now, she wouldn't have noticed him at all.
Yu Wan looked at Yun Shang, a complex emotion welling up in her heart. She felt a sense of relief at seeing him, but also worried about how much of the conversation he had overheard.
"Why are you here?"
"You heard what I just said?"
Her voice was soft.
Yun Shang approached her and nodded slightly.
"I'm worried you won't be able to handle it alone." Yun Shang's cool voice held a hint of tenderness.
Feeling uncomfortable under his intense gaze, Yu Wan looked away.
"It's nothing serious, I can handle it," she said softly. "Xizhu and Granny Yu are here at Cuijinxuan, they will help me take care of Cousin Yuru. You've been busy at the Ministry of Rites all day, go and rest first."
She looked up into his eyes and sincerely thanked him, "And thank you so much for stopping Cousin Yuru in time today."
Although the water under the Mandarin Duck Bridge wasn't particularly turbulent, it was getting dark and curfew was approaching. If Cousin Yu Ru fell into the river, her chances of survival would be slim.
Yun Shang shook his head slightly, "No need to thank me, I just happened to be passing by."
His gaze remained fixed on Yu Wan, as if he had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to begin.
Yu Wan lowered her head slightly, avoiding his intense gaze, "Then... you should go back soon."
Yun Shang remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Your cousin's matter is probably not simple."
"The Meng Yuanwailang that Aunt Lian mentioned should be Meng Dongcheng. I met him a few days ago. He is not good-looking, but he has a good reputation. He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do such a despicable thing."
“The Meng family is not a family of meritorious nobility. Given the status and prestige of the Li family, there is no need for them to be afraid of offending him.”
"However, your cousin refuses to say who offended her, so that person must be of higher status than the Li family."
This is also what Yu Wan is worried about.
If Meng Dongcheng was the one who did this, it would be easier to handle.
Yun Shang said, "I will secretly send someone to investigate. As for your cousin, try to persuade her not to take her own life."
Yu Wan never expected that he would care about Wan Yuru.
The original male protagonist was supposed to kill everyone who was none of his business.
The male protagonist, who is not controlled by the 'plot line', is still quite humane.
Her heavy heart lightened a little, and she looked up at him. "I know, I will be careful. Don't worry, I will know what I'm doing."
Yun Shang gazed at her, his eyes lingering on her face for a long time. "Then I'll head back now. If you need anything, just send someone to let me know."
Yu Wan nodded gently, "Okay."
Yun Shang then turned around and slowly left.
Yu Wan watched his retreating figure until it disappeared into the night before turning away and walking into Cuijinxuan.
Inside the room, Wan Yuru was lying on the bed, staring blankly at the canopy above her head.
Yu Wan walked over gently, sat down beside her, and took her hand.
"Cousin, are you alright?" Yu Wan asked softly.
Wan Yuru's body trembled slightly, her eyes seemingly frozen, barely moving.
Her lips parted slightly, but before she could utter a single word, tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string.
"Wan'er, I..."
Wan Yuru hesitated, her words drowned out by sobs.