Use a substitute on your wedding night to scatter the ashes of your entire family

Li Shuangwan didn't expect Ding Quan to do this and staggered after being pushed by him.

Gu Xingyan was quick to act and supported Li Shuangwan's waist from behind.

Seeing that he looked unhappy and about to have a fit, Li Shuangwan quickly shook her head at him.

"Chen Ping, take the money, say a few nice words, and ask them to accept the money."

Aunt Zhao is in poor health and takes medicine all year round.

Uncle Zhao is old and doesn't make much money.

Ding Quan even emptied his family fortune in order to redeem Xing'er.

Without this money, it would be very difficult for them to survive.

"Yes, don't worry, Princess. I know what to do."

Li Shuangwan hummed lightly.

……

After everyone in Shulan Courtyard had left, Zhu Anhe walked up to Cui Jingyu.

"Jingyu, since when did you come to Shengjing, why didn't you come to our house and sit down? You've worked hard today. Fortunately, you're here. If Du Sheng and his men had killed those innocent people, our Duke's House would not be at peace."

Cui Jingyu said quickly, "Madam Guogong is too polite. The Second House is the Second House. You and the Duke are both upright and honest, so you are different."

Zhu Anhe noticed that he spoke politely but distantly, and realized that it was because of his daughter's refusal of marriage that their Jing'an Marquis Mansion had become a laughing stock.

I felt really sorry for them.

She laughed and said, "Jingyu, why are you still alienated from your aunt? You didn't call me Madam before. Sigh, for what happened to Wanwan, your aunt has to apologize to you again."

Cui Jingyu glanced at Li Shuangwan out of the corner of his eye, with some unknown emotion in his eyes.

At that time, the midday sun was just setting, and through the gaps in the tall sycamore tree in the yard, the scattered sunlight hit the girl's face. The breeze blew, as if a layer of golden gauze was coated on Li Shuangwan's face.

Cui Jingyu turned away and didn't look at her. Instead, he smiled and said to Zhu Anhe, "Aunt, you are joking. It is not my destiny to be with Miss Li. What happened in the past is in the past. There is no need for you to apologize to me."

From the way Cui Jingyu looked at Yanyan just now, Zhu Anhe concluded that he knew Yanyan's true identity.

However, given Yanyan’s current relationship with the Ninth Prince of Daliang, it is even more impossible for her to marry her daughter to him.

I felt more and more guilty.

She was even more angry with herself for not having another daughter.

"Jingyu, why don't you stay for dinner? Today we just bought some fresh crabs. Auntie will make you your favorite crab stuffed with orange."

Cui Jingyu was about to say no, but Zhu Anhe had already left, as if she was afraid that he would change his mind.

However, he did feel a little uncomfortable staying in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

As soon as he stepped into the mansion, he could not help but recall the scenes when he, Li Yuanqiao and Li Shuangwan played together when they were young.

At that time, Zhu Anhe always said half seriously and half jokingly that when Wanwan grew up, he would marry her to him and make her his young marquis's wife.

Li Yuanqiao would pretend to be angry and raise his fist at him: "Cui Jingyu, if you want to marry my sister, you have to get past me first. Only when you can beat me can I marry my sister to you."

Now, things and people have changed and times have passed.

And his martial arts skills were never better than Li Yuanqiao's.

Putting aside these messy thoughts, Cui Jingyu smiled faintly, turned around and looked at Gu Xingyan, with that cynical look on his face again, and waved to him.

"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, I am leaving first. Tell Madam Zhu that I have something else to do, so I will not be eating."

Gu Xingyan nodded slightly at him without saying a word, but the expression on his face seemed a little unhappy.

Li Shuangwan was very grateful to Cui Jingyu for helping him again today and doing it so well. He did not notice Gu Xingyan's somewhat displeased look.

"Young Marquis Cui, it's time for lunch, and my mother has gone to prepare it. Why don't you stay? Chen Rong from the small kitchen in my courtyard is also a good cook. I'll ask my mother to bring your favorite crab stuffed orange to Qinglan Courtyard. Why don't you eat before leaving?"

Cui Jingyu paused, his eyes swept across Gu Xingyan's face, and he raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Shuangwan.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a faint smile: "Princess, are you inviting me?"

Li Shuangwan was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you, Young Marquis Cui, for helping me again today. It's only right that I treat you to a simple meal."

While speaking, Li Shuangwan didn't even notice that the man next to her had a dark face.

"And I saw the crabs that the kitchen bought this morning. They are big and plump, perfect for making crab stuffed oranges. Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and it's the right time to eat crabs. My mother asked you to stay for dinner, so why not eat before you leave."

Without waiting for Cui Jingyu to speak, Gu Xingyan had already grabbed Li Shuangwan's hand and walked out: "He is busy. Cui Jingyu, go back. There is always a place for you to eat in Shengjing City."

Cui Jingyu: “…”

"There is still time for a meal. Since my aunt and princess have invited me so kindly, there is no reason for me not to stay and eat."

She walked up to Gu Xingyan and looked at him provocatively: "Besides, I have long wanted to eat the crab stuffed orange made by my aunt. The combination of the plump crab meat and the orange is both delicious and fruity."

He smacked his lips twice as he spoke: "Don't mention how delicious it is."

Before Gu Xingyan's murderous eyes shot over, Cui Jingyu took two quick steps, brushed past the two of them, and headed towards Qinglan Courtyard as if he was familiar with the route.

"I went to Qinglan Courtyard quite often when I was a kid." Cui Jingyu raised his voice deliberately, "Princess, I'll be waiting for you in the pavilion in the courtyard."

Li Shuangwan: “…”

Gu Xingyan knew that Cui Jingyu said this on purpose, but he just couldn't help sulking.

However, they had not walked far when they saw Li Yuanqiao returning from court.

Li Shuangwan was afraid that if she stayed with Gu Xingyan any longer, she would be frozen into an ice cube, so she ran over quickly: "Brother, you're back."

He grabbed Li Yuanqiao's arm out of habit: "Brother, did anyone mention this matter during the morning court?"

Li Yuanqiao shook his head: "No."

That’s right, the only person who died in the backyard of the Duke’s Mansion was a former servant, and he was from the second house.

The Duke of Zhenguo and Young General Li are currently in high spirits, and no one would offend the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion for such a small matter.

Seeing Li Shuangwan holding Li Yuanqiao's arm intimately, Gu Xingyan, who already looked unhappy, now looked completely dark.

Li Yuanqiao saw Gu Xingyan's expression and the smile on Cui Jingyu's face, so how could he not understand?

His Highness the Ninth Prince of Daliang is good in every way except that he is jealous and a little too narrow-minded.

So, he deliberately rubbed his sister's head, his eyes full of pampering.

"We don't need to worry about Second Aunt's affairs. Everything will be handed over to Jingzhao Prefecture. They will make the judgment as they see fit."