After the noble lady was reborn, the whole mansion begged her for forgiveness

In recent days, Qin Suyu's mind seemed to be tightly entangled in a collection of stories that were intertwined with joys and sorrows. Every page she turned was a hint of exploration and yearning for the unknown world.

Today, word spread that there was a picture album in Molan Courtyard. Its vivid colors and sounds were so fascinating that they attracted her heart, which was longing for novelty, like a magnet.

She gently stroked the old book in her hand that she had read several times, and secretly decided in her heart that she must go to the depths of the alley in person to look for the legendary beauty.

However, fate always seems to take turns when people least expect it.

Just as she was walking hurriedly and was about to step into the quiet shop in the alley that sold story collections, a faint scent of books and ink floated quietly from a corner not far away, pulling her footsteps involuntarily towards Xiyuanzhai.

This place has always been a place where scholars and writers recite poems, paint, discuss philosophy and drink tea. Although she admires its elegance, she is also afraid of its aloofness and arrogance, and fears that her worldly air will disturb the tranquility, so she seldom sets foot here.

But today, an inexplicable urge surged in her heart, driving her to uncover the mystery of this world of literati and find out more.

"Miss, why are we here? This Xiyuanzhai is not the place for us to come."

Xiao Cui followed closely behind, having picked up an ancient book in her hand at some point, half covering her face with her eyes filled with curiosity and a bit of uneasiness, as if she was afraid that their identity as uninvited guests would be discovered.

Qin Suyu looked back at Xiaocui's timid appearance, and couldn't help but feel amused and angry. She tapped her forehead and said angrily, "Girl, why are you so timid? We are not here to steal. We just come to see what these scholars read every day. Maybe they also like to read some secular books in private for fun."

Xiao Cui touched her forehead which was hurt by the blow and murmured in a low voice with grievance: "You yourself are also..."

As soon as she said this, she saw the fan in Qin Suyu's hand gently raised, which frightened her so much that she quickly changed her words and said in a flattering manner: "Miss, you are very talented. The atmosphere of this Xiyuanzhai and your extraordinary temperament really complement each other."

As the two were talking, a crisp greeting broke the silence in the study: "Hello, Mr. Wu."

The sound was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, but it also stirred ripples in Qin Suyu's heart.

She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Wu Zhihua, whom her father had always mentioned as being on par with her since childhood, walking into the study with a smile on his face. However, in her eyes, that smile was like a touch of frost in winter, revealing an indescribable hypocrisy.

Qin Suyu sneered in her heart. Wu Zhihua always boasted of his talent, but he always acted condescending in front of her, which was really annoying.

She noticed that from the moment Wu Zhihua stepped into the study, his eyes would often look towards the second floor. That secret expectation made her curious about what kind of secrets were hidden on the second floor.

As Wu Zhihua slowly walked into an elegant room on the second floor, discussions around him also quietly arose, mentioning his acquaintance with a certain Miss Qin, and even saying that he was a disciple of Prime Minister Qin, and that the two families had a deep connection.

Qin Suyu's heart was even more turbulent when she heard this. She had never heard of any intersection between herself and Wu Zhihua, let alone the idea of ​​them being a perfect match.

She sneered, pondered in her heart, and then turned to Xiao Cui with a firm look in her eyes: "Let's go up and take a look at what this so-called 'talented man and beautiful woman' looks like!"

Seeing this, Xiao Cui was worried, but she knew she couldn't dissuade Qin Suyu, so she could only follow silently and pray secretly in her heart, hoping that the trip would be safe and not let her young lady get into unnecessary trouble.

Wu Zhihua had been planning to head towards the magnificent mansion of the eldest prince Long Jiu. Just as he was about to set foot on the ground, a neatly dressed and shrewd-eyed servant quietly blocked his way outside the mansion gate and whispered the news that Qin Suling had quietly arrived at Xiyuanzhai.

A hint of surprise flashed across his brows, and then he began to think in his mind, with a faint smile on his lips. He decided to change his route temporarily and head towards Naxiyuanzhai, intending to use temporary distance to send a subtle signal to the powerful and self-righteous Long Jiu, so as to reduce those unnecessary entanglements and disturbances.

With deep anticipation of meeting the long-lost beauty in his heart, Wu Zhihua's steps became brisk involuntarily, as if a spring breeze was blowing on his face, and even the air was filled with a hint of sweetness.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. Why didn't you send someone to let me know so that I could greet you in person and show my hospitality."

There was tenderness and expectation in his words, as if even the wind was moved.

Led by the servant's light steps, Wu Zhihua slowly walked into the room, his sight passing through the haziness of the gauze veil and falling on the graceful figure.

Even though Qin Suling was covered by this veil, her fairy-like figure was still looming, adding a bit of mystery and temptation, making people yearn for her.

He glanced at her carefully. After not seeing her for a few days, she seemed to have become more graceful and elegant, with a graceful figure, like a fairy walking out of a painting, arousing endless reverie.

The intimate call in her heart almost came out, but it also made her frown slightly, revealing a barely perceptible resistance.

Qin Suling wanted to decline, but courtesy forced her to step forward a few steps, keeping a proper distance, and responded softly, "How dare I trouble you, Senior Brother? Su Ling just came here casually to find some ancient books to relieve her boredom."

Wu Zhihua was not unhappy at all when he saw this. Instead, he felt even happier. His voice was as gentle as the warmest sunshine in spring. He whispered, "Why would it be a problem? It is my great honor to have the opportunity to be with you."

His words were full of admiration and cherishment for Qin Suling, as if in front of her, he was willing to let down all his defenses and show his truest self.

However, Qin Suling's heart was filled with ripples.

In the past, she only thought that Wu Zhihua was a senior brother who doted on her too much, and she had never resisted his closeness. But now that she was reborn, she suddenly realized that behind that straightforward emotion, there was a deep affection that she had never noticed.

She treated him politely, but deliberately kept a distance, and responded softly: "Senior brother, you are too kind."

Outside the door, Qin Suyu quietly eavesdropped on their conversation, a disdainful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she softly imitated Qin Suling's words, her tone full of sarcasm and disdain: "Senior Brother, you are too kind..."

She thought to herself that the hypocrisy and affectation between these two people was really disgusting.

Finally, she couldn't hold back her dissatisfaction anymore, so she pushed the door open and walked in, interrupting the lengthy polite conversation.

"How hypocritical! You don't really want to visit someone's father. You clearly have ulterior motives, yet you pretend to be so righteous."

Qin Suyu's words were like a sharp blade, pointing directly to the secrets in Wu Zhihua's heart, making the atmosphere in the room instantly tense.

Qin Suling, however, still maintained her indifference and courtesy. She looked at the man in front of her calmly, but her heart was in turmoil.

Wu Zhihua pretended to be so gentle and polite, and her acting skills were so superb that even her father was impressed by her.

But at this moment, she saw his calculations and purpose more clearly, and only replied calmly: "My father is in good health, thank you for your concern, senior brother."

"That's great. I will come to visit you in person someday..."

Before Wu Zhihua could finish his words, he was interrupted by Qin Suyu's sneer. Her appearance seemed to be the most discordant note in this conversation, but it also made everything more real and complicated.