Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

Body odor!

These two words flashed through Yan Ci's mind, and he suddenly understood why Xie Chengyin could recognize Zhao Yunlan at once.

This taste is really unique.

It's so unique that I get a little dizzy if I smell it too much.

Yan Ci paused for a moment, then turned around and saw the tall Zhao Yunlan standing behind him, and the driver holding the reins and walking slowly towards him not far away.

Yan Ci's little abacus in his mind was clattering.

I thought that the opportunity to return to Dongdu without having to travel by foot had come.

She wrinkled her nose, took two steps back silently, then bowed slightly and said, "Miss Yunlan."

Zhao Yunlan looked around and saw that the place was empty. He was very confused as to why Yan Ci was standing there, so he asked, "The banquet is over, why haven't you left yet? What are you doing here?"

Although she looked curious, she couldn't help but wonder in her heart whether she was waiting for Brother Cheng Yin.

Yan Ci lowered his brows and looked submissive, but when he heard Zhao Yunlan's question, a cunning look like a fox appeared on his lowered face.

"I'm waiting for someone."

Zhao Yunlan was startled and asked, "Who are you waiting for?"

"My second brother went to chase after Young Marquis Xie. He said he would come back to pick me up after he caught up with me."

Zhao Yunlan saw Xie Chengyin leaving the banquet in anger, and heard Yan Ci say that he would come back to pick her up when he caught up with her. Doesn't that mean that when Erlang of the Yan family comes back, Xie Chengyin will come back with him?

Thinking of this, she suppressed her inner excitement and said happily: "It just so happens that I have nothing to do either. I'll wait with you."

Yan Ci was stunned by Zhao Yunlan's sudden kindness and consideration, but this was not the result she wanted. She wanted Zhao Yunlan to take her back with him.

Because only she knew that her second brother would never come back.

But she couldn't just say she wanted to take a ride in the carriage, after all, they weren't that familiar with each other yet.

The two of them just stood there quietly. Zhao Yunlan's maid Baihe waited from a distance and did not come forward to disturb them.

Just waiting is boring enough, especially for someone like Zhao Yunlan who prefers liveliness to quietness. Boredom is like having little reptiles crawling on your body, making Zhao Yunlan feel uncomfortable all over.

Zhao Yunlan was bored, so he looked at Yan Ci carefully. Seeing her humble and submissive look, he couldn't help but think of the scene when Xie Chengyin pulled Yan Ci away from the table.

An indescribable emotion suddenly surged in my heart, a mixture of jealousy and curiosity.

She took two steps towards Yan Ci, blinked her big, sparkling eyes, and asked, "Miss Yan, where did you and Brother Cheng Yin go just now?"

Yan Ci was stunned. It seemed that the person following them was indeed Zhao Yunlan.

But Yan Ci didn't intend to admit it.

Because according to her observation, Zhao Yunlan is a woman with a strong possessiveness. It is true that she likes Xie Chengyin, but at the same time, she has unfounded hostility towards women who appear around Xie Chengyin.

Yan Ci would not care about this hostility at other times, but not now. She was planning to ride on Zhao Yunlan's carriage back to Dongdu.

Therefore, she had to coax Zhao Yunlan and make him happy, so that she could have a chance to get a ride in the carriage.

Yan Ci smiled brightly and pretended to be stupid: "I was at the table the whole time and didn't go anywhere!"

Zhao Yunlan immediately denied it, "Impossible, I saw you two leave together."

Yan Ci blinked and asked, "Are you sure that Young Marquis Xie left with me?"

Yan Ci's assurance made Zhao Yunlan unsure.

At that time, she only saw Xie Chengyin pulling someone away. From the shape of the clothes, she vaguely thought it was a woman, so she immediately followed, but she didn't even see the person.

It was because of this ambiguity that I took the opportunity to ask Yan Ci.

Seeing Yan Ci’s straightforward rejection, Zhao Yunlan felt that he might really be wrong.

Yan Ci quietly raised her eyes to glance at Zhao Yunlan, and seeing that she was already doubting herself, she continued to strike while the iron was hot.

"It's still quite cold here. I don't know when my second brother will come back and whether he has caught up with Young Marquis Xie. It would be great if I could go with him and take a look."

Zhao Yunlan cares about this more than Yan Ci.

She approached Yan Ci in a friendly manner and said eagerly, "I have a carriage. I will take you to find your second brother."

Hearing Zhao Yunlan finally say this, Yan Ci was delighted, but he looked embarrassed and said hesitantly: "This is not a good idea."

Zhao Yunlan said as a matter of course: “What’s the big deal? I just happened to be going back to Dongdu, so I gave you a ride.”

Yan Ci thanked him gratefully, then followed Zhao Yunlan to her carriage.

Zhao Yunlan is worthy of being the Duke of England’s granddaughter, and the carriage she rides in is of a different grade.

Just looking at the appearance, the carriage is very gorgeous, with exquisite carvings and golden trims on the outside, and tassels of the same color hanging on the four sides. The top of the carriage is covered with dark blue satin, and golden bells are hung on the four corners. As the carriage starts, the golden bells make a pleasant jingling sound.

There are gauze curtains as thin as cicada wings hanging on the car windows, through which you can vaguely see the scenery outside while at the same time preventing yourself from being peeped at by outsiders.

The interior of the carriage was equally luxurious. The bottom of the carriage was covered with a white velvet carpet, which was soft and comfortable to step on. There were wide seats on both sides of the carriage, covered with cushions embroidered with exquisite patterns.

In the middle of the carriage was an exquisite coffee table, on which was placed a set of exquisite tea sets and several plates of snacks.

Yan Ci got into the carriage carefully. With the neigh of the horse, the carriage started moving quickly.

Zhao Yunlan's maid Lily knelt beside them, poured two cups of tea for Zhao Yunlan and Yan Ci respectively, and then stepped aside.

Yan Ci was not completely defenseless against Zhao Yunlan. She thought she could use Zhao Yunlan to return to the city, but she did not think that Zhao Yunlan was unaware of her plan.

She must have her own purpose.

But this purpose will only be exposed when it reaches a certain level.

Yan Ci held the cup of tea, just to warm his hands, but did not take a sip.

Zhao Yunlan's eyes rolled around, and he suddenly asked, "Miss Yan, do you like Xie Chengyin?"

Yan Ci was stunned. This opening was a bit too sudden.

She knew that when a woman asked such a question, it must be because there was someone she cared about.

Zhao Yunlan definitely doesn't care about her, so it must be Xie Chengyin. And judging from how intimate they were before, Xie Chengyin is not completely heartless towards Zhao Yunlan.

Yan Ci raised his lips, met Zhao Yunlan's scrutinizing eyes, and said frankly, "Young Marquis Xie and I are friends, and my second brother and he are close friends. We can't even say we like each other."

Zhao Yunlan smiled and said, "Then you know that I like him."

Yan Ci thought to himself: It's so obvious, it's hard for her not to know.

"I know. So, Miss Yunlan is warning me to stay away from Young Marquis Xie?"

Zhao Yunlan smiled even more happily. "Miss Yan is indeed a smart person. It is easy to talk to a smart person like you. Unlike the girl from the Yang family I met before, she insisted that I find another marriage for her."

Yan Ci was shocked. Girl from the Yang family?

Could it be that she is the girl from the Yang family who was rumored to have lost her virginity and had to marry a fool?