After the wrong flirtation, I became the villain's favorite

When Xie Wanniang saw Xie Yunji again, he was still the same as he was nine years ago, virtuous and polite, a gentleman like jade. In fact, he became more handsome as he grew older.

But only Xie Wanniang knew what kind of unknown side he had.

Nine years ago, Xie Yunji was fourteen years old and Xie Wanniang was only ten years old. It was Chinese New Year, and all the members of the Xie family gathered together, and the children surrounded Xie Yunji.

Just like now, the tribesmen all respected him.

Xie Wanniang has always been a quiet person and not very sociable. She found this kind of New Year banquet really boring, so she sneaked into the garden alone and walked to the lake.

That winter was very cold, and a thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the lake. When the little Wan Niang was about to go back, she saw a figure jumping out from behind the rockery, pushing another young man by the lake into the icy lake, and holding the man's head down tightly.

The little girl had never seen such a scene before. She was frightened and turned around and ran away.

Later, when she returned to the banquet, it was in chaos and people were all heading towards the lake. It was her mother who told her that the second son Xie Tan accidentally fell into the icy lake and nearly drowned, but was rescued by the eldest son Xie Yunji who risked his life.

Xie Wanniang would not be wrong, it was clearly Xie Yunji who pushed Xie Tan into the lake! The edge of his blue cloak was soaked by the lake water, how come the one who harmed others turned out to be the one who saved them?

She was young at the time, and she told everyone what she had just seen, but no one believed her.

Everyone said that this cousin was gentle, well-mannered, and extremely protective of his half-brother, and would never do such a thing.

Xie Yunji also defended himself by saying that he had never been to the lake before and that Wan Niang must have been young and had seen it wrong.

No one investigated further and the matter was left unresolved.

What's more, even Xie Tan didn't say anything.

After everyone left, only Xie Wanniang saw her polite cousin curling his lips and giving her a meaningful smile.

Anyone who has seen him harming others in a gentle and elegant manner would not have any thoughts about him.

Until now, Xie Wanniang would feel fear when she saw Xie Yunji. She had been in constant fear for several years after that incident. How could Xie Yunji not take revenge on Xie Tan since he could do such a thing to her?

She had pointed him out in public, and no one believed her then. But now that he had won the top spot in the imperial examination and become an elite among men, he was called the incarnation of Wenquxing by his clansmen. His high and respected status was a fact that could not be concealed.

Xie Wanniang had no choice but to hide far away from him, hoping that he would forget her after all these years.

On the other hand, Xie Yunji didn't care about this sister from the side branch at all. After bidding farewell to his father, he sent Song Nihuan to Xici to rest.

"I live in the small room next to it." Xie Yunji pointed to the small room next to it, "Ni Huan, if you have any problems at night, you can call me."

As he spoke, he led her into the inner room, looked around and said, "This is where I lived when I was young. The furnishings now are the same as before."

Song Nihuan knew that he gave the good house to her and he had to squeeze into the small house. For a moment, she felt a little guilty, "You live here, I'll live over there."

Xie Yunji scratched her nose and said, "What are you talking about? Why don't you want to live in the place where I lived before?"

Song Nihuan looked at the furnishings in the room. It was indeed a man's room. Most of the furnishings were bamboo green and sandalwood. There were some elegant paintings hanging on the walls. Looking further inside, there was a large rosewood carved bed and heavy green curtains hung with silver hooks. It was an extremely private place.

"Except you, no other woman has been here." He said, and pointed to the bookshelf beside him, "There are some books on it, not all boring books by sages, there are also travel notes I wrote when I traveled to Jiangnan. If Ni Huan can't sleep, you can read them yourself."

Song Nihuan tried hard to appear calm, the once unreal feeling now became a reality.

It seemed a fact that the man in front of her was her future husband. That place was his residence during his youth and no one else had ever been there. In the future, she would sleep in the same bed with him, and he and she would be the closest people.

"Linglong was originally a servant in my yard in this house. She is quite smart and familiar with this house. You can use her first. If she doesn't suit your taste, then tell me." Xie Yunji said, looking at the maid who was hanging her head beside him.

First there was Molan, who was so smart and capable. How could Xie Yunji not be satisfied with the people he had used?

Song Nihuan nodded.

Xie Yunji looked around and saw that he had finished explaining everything, so he added, "Is there anything else you want to tell me?"

"As for Gu Liulang, Qianqian is very worried. Please ask Brother Ziche to send someone to ask about him..."

Xie Yunji looked at her steadily.

Song Nihuan asked curiously, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

He sighed slowly, looked up at her, and said with a bit of disappointment: "You care more about Gu Liulang than me."

"I thought Ni Huan would say she couldn't bear to part with me."

Without waiting for Song Nihuan to explain, he smiled and said, "I was just kidding you. I have sent someone back to Yunjing to ask about it, don't worry. But how come you have such a good relationship with Qianniang in just such a short journey?"

Speaking of this, Song Nihuan couldn't help but say a few more words to him, "Qianqian and Gu Liulang are deeply in love. She mustered up the courage to ask me to help her ask, but she was too embarrassed to tell you directly. Alas, how could such a delicate beauty like Qianqian be paired with a warrior? Have you ever seen that warrior? It is said that he is six years older than Qianqian, a little old!"

As she spoke, an indescribable expression appeared on Xie Yunji's face.

Song Nihuan then remembered that Xie Yunji happened to be six years older than her. How could she have forgotten this? She quickly tried to make up for it, "...I didn't mean to say you were old!"

Xie Yunji looked at the moonlight outside the window speechlessly, "I haven't said anything yet."

Song Nihuan wanted to bite her tongue. Why did she say such irresponsible words?

Xie Yunji is so handsome and elegant that you can't tell at all that he is six years older than her.

"I really don't mean that." She said, "Brother Ziche is so bright and cheerful, he doesn't look like a man in his twenties at all."

"Really?" Xie Yunji glanced at her sideways, "Don't you think I'm too old?"

He looked extremely handsome under the moonlight. After a day of running around, his long hair was a little messy, but he had a lot of Wei and Jin style, and his features were truly picturesque.

"No, no! It has nothing to do with old age!" She smiled with her eyes curved, "Even if Pan An were alive, he would turn into Zou Ji when he saw Brother Zi Che!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Song Nihuan felt a little regretful when she saw Xie Yunji looking at her. She praised him so bluntly, and she wondered if he would think she was shallow?

"Does Ni Huan really think I'm pretty?" His eyes were gentle and affectionate, and he seemed not to care. He smiled and said, "Will you get bored if you see me every day in the future?"

She blushed at his gaze and stammered, not knowing how to answer.

Xie Yunji took her hand and said in a serious tone: "I never mind when others say I'm good-looking. If this face can please Ni Huan, then it's worth it."

Song Nihuan thought to herself, if other women heard what he said, she really didn't know what they would think...

"It's getting late, Brother Ziche, you should go back and have some rest." She said with her eyes lowered.

He moved closer, and stroked her cheek with his hand. A gloomy look flashed across his eyes, but he said gently, "If there is another earthquake at night, I will come to you as soon as possible. You wait for me here, okay?"

Song Nihuan nodded.