All the people in the Hou Mansion are evil, and they will be repaid tenfold after rebirth

Gao Chenxiang's eyes flashed with contemplation, as if he was savoring Jiang Lili's words. He gently put down the scroll and stared into Jiang Lili's eyes, as if he was looking for the answer from those clear eyes.

"Sister Li Li, your words reminded me of something in the palace." Gao Chenxiang spoke slowly, with a hint of reminiscence in his tone, "I was fortunate enough to go to the palace with my father to attend a banquet. The splendor there was indeed dazzling. But what impressed me the most was the bamboo forest in the palace."

Jiang Lili's interest was piqued, and she asked curiously, "Bamboo forest? Is there such a quiet place in the palace?"

Gao Chenxiang nodded, with longing in his eyes: "The bamboo forest is located in a corner of the Imperial Garden. It is evergreen all year round, and the rustling of bamboo leaves seems to cleanse people's souls. I once thought, how wonderful it would be if I could express the tranquility there with a brush."

Jiang Lili's eyes flashed with envy, and she said softly: "Master Chen Xiang can see the beautiful scenery in the palace with his own eyes, which is really enviable. Although I was born in the Jiang Mansion, I have never had the opportunity to enter the palace."

Gao Chenxiang smiled slightly and said, "If there is a chance, I would like to take Sister Li Li to visit the bamboo forest together."

Jiang Lili was slightly stunned, with a blush on her face. She lowered her head and said softly: "Master Chen Xiang is really a joker. Although the Jiang Mansion and the Gao Mansion are neighbors, how could such a thing be possible?"

Gao Chenxiang looked at Jiang Lili's shy appearance, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He sighed softly and said, "Maybe, but this is just a small wish in my heart."

In order to break the silence, Jiang Lili looked up at Gao Chenxiang and said with a smile: "Master Chenxiang, let's talk about other things. For example, do you have any new paintings recently?"

A trace of joy flashed in Gao Chenxiang's eyes, and he nodded immediately: "Yes, I am trying to paint a lotus picture recently. The elegance and tenacity of the lotus always fascinates me."

Jiang Lili asked with interest: "Lotus painting? Master Chen Xiang, can you let me see it?"

Gao Chenxiang smiled slightly, stood up and walked to the desk, took out a painted lotus painting from the drawer, unfolded it gently, and handed it to Jiang Lili.

Jiang Lili took the lotus painting and looked at it carefully. The lotus in the painting was blooming in the morning light, and the dew on the petals was crystal clear, as if it would slide down at any time. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "This lotus painting is so beautiful, Master Shen Xiang's painting skills are really getting more and more exquisite."

Gao Chenxiang looked at Jiang Lili's admiring eyes, and his heart was warmed even more. He said softly: "Sister Lili, actually, I painted this lotus picture for a special meaning."

Jiang Lili asked curiously: "Oh? What's the special meaning?"

Gao Chenxiang took a deep breath and said, "I drew this lotus picture for you. The lotus symbolizes elegance and tenacity. I hope you can be like the lotus and face any difficulties with strength."

Jiang Lili felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She raised her head, tears flashing in her eyes: "Master Chen Xiang, thank you for your blessing, I will remember it in my heart."

Gao Chenxiang looked at Jiang Lili's tearful eyes, and his heart softened. He gently held her hand and said softly: "Sister Lili, no matter when and where, I will be by your side to support you and protect you."

Jiang Lili felt Gao Chenxiang's warmth, she nodded gently, her eyes full of gratitude.

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Mrs. Gao was speechless for a moment and asked Lu Yundi, "Jiang Jilian is a hypocrite, why did you marry him?"

A trace of bitterness flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes. She sighed slowly, raised her head and looked at Madam Gao, with an unspeakable sadness in her eyes: "Madam, marriage is often beyond one's control. The marriage between my Lu family and the Zhenxing Marquis's Mansion is for the honor and benefit of the family. I... I originally thought that as long as we treat each other sincerely, there will always be a turning point."

Madam Gao gently held Lu Yundi's hand, her eyes full of sympathy: "But look, what have you gained over the years? Apart from endless fatigue and indifference, what else is there?"

Lu Yundi clenched her trembling fingers tightly together. She lowered her head and remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I know, I know I have been forcing myself. But I always thought that maybe one day, he would understand my painstaking efforts."

Mrs. Gao sighed deeply, her eyes showing determination and resoluteness. She gently patted Lu Yundi's hand and said firmly: "Yundi, you shouldn't let yourself suffer like this. If he really understood your painstaking efforts, he would have understood it long ago."

Lu Yundi raised her head, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes: "Madam, I... I really don't know what to do. If I leave, where will the family's face be? Besides, the children... I can't bear to leave them without a complete family."

Mrs. Gao looked at Lu Yundi with eyes full of pity. She said slowly, "Yundi, is your sacrifice really worth it? Look at your children. What they need is a warm home, not an environment full of indifference and fighting."

At this time, Jiang Lili came in, and seeing the expressions on his mother's face while talking to Mrs. Gao, he consciously stepped aside. Mrs. Gao saw this and waved to Jiang Lili, asking him to come over.

"Li Li, come here." Mrs. Gao called gently.

Jiang Lili walked to Madam Gao, and Madam Gao asked softly, "Lili, do you think your mother is happy in the Gao Mansion?"

Jiang Lili hesitated for a moment, then answered in a low voice: "My mother has a hard time in Gao's house. I know she is not happy."

Mrs. Gao nodded slightly, turned to Lu Yundi and said, "Look, even the children can see how hard it is for you. Yundi, you can't go on like this."

Lu Yundi's eyes were red. She gently stroked Jiang Lili's hair, her eyes full of helplessness and sadness: "I know, I know. But I really don't know how to get out of this predicament."

She spoke slowly, her tone firm but gentle: "Yundi, you are a strong woman, you shouldn't put yourself in this situation. You deserve a better life, and your children deserve a happy mother."

Lu Yundi looked at Mrs. Gao, a hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes, but soon she regained her composure.

Mrs. Gao was right, but she also knew that leaving the Zhenxing Marquisate would be a betrayal and a letdown to her family.

"Madam, I know you mean well, but I... I really don't know what to do." Lu Yundi's voice was full of helplessness and sadness.

"Yun Di, I know the struggle in your heart, but I hope you understand that you are not alone. You still have me and your children. You are your support and your strength." Mrs. Gao said firmly.

Mrs. Gao gently patted the back of Lu Yundi's hand and comforted him, "Yundi, we are friends. Your difficulties are my difficulties. I will do my best to help you and free you from this painful marriage."