Chapter 95: Two updates combined
This trip was like the previous ones. Lu Yuner and her group stayed at Qinsi Garden, which was always ready for occupancy due to regular cleaning by servants.
After everything was arranged, Mu Yang looked at the two of them and said: “Mother said that Elder Sister Yuner and Young Master Su must be tired from the journey, so they should rest a bit. Besides, it’s Young Master Su’s first time in Jinling Prefecture, so it’s a good opportunity for Elder Sister Yuner to show him around the garden.”
“I’ll send someone to fetch Elder Sister Yuner and Young Master Su for dinner later. As for other matters, we’ll discuss them after the meal. I won’t disturb you further.”
After he left, Su Qingwan tugged at her sleeve: “Elder Sister Yuner, according to custom, I should pay respects to the elders first. Otherwise it would be improper.”
“It’s alright, this arrangement must be Aunt’s intention. I think they value your identity as my fiancé more, so we’re already family and there’s no need for such formalities,” Lu Yuner held his hand. “We still have some time, let me show you around and familiarize you with the surroundings.”
Although Qinsi Garden wasn’t particularly large, its layout was very ingenious, and every scenic spot was personally designed by Lu Yuner.
Gray bricks and white tiles, with elegant and clean color tones, fresh and lively, typical of Jiangnan architecture style.
According to Lu Yuner’s previous habits, plus now bringing a few people along, there were very few servants in Qinsi Garden, making the courtyard particularly quiet at the moment.
Lu Yuner led Su Qingwan strolling along the carved flower corridor built along the wall, with the scenery beside the corridor in full view.
Su Qingwan carefully looked at the place where she had lived, recalling that Mu Yang had mentioned wanting to bring Elder Sister Yuner back to Jiangnan. It was evident that this place was also another home for Elder Sister Yuner.
Su Qingwan stopped and pondered: “Elder Sister Yuner, compared to the capital, which place do you prefer to live in?”
Lu Yuner thought for a moment and replied: “I prefer living here.”
After saying this, Lu Yuner looked at him seriously for a moment, and said slowly: “Qingwan, actually holding an official position and being a high-ranking official is not my desire. If I resign from my official position in the future and become an ordinary citizen, Qingwan, if you follow me, we can only be an ordinary couple, having three meals a day, simple tea and light meals, living a plain and uneventful life. Would Qingwan like that?”
Su Qingwan slowly leaned into her embrace, his moist eyes reflecting her figure, with waves of deep affection flowing back and forth endlessly. “Qingwan likes it. Wherever Elder Sister Yuner is, that’s where I’ll be. I’ve stuck to Elder Sister Yuner for this lifetime, never to part, until we grow old.”
Xiao Yuan, who had just finished tidying up, happened to see the loving couple not far away on the corridor. Already accustomed to this sight, he now chose to avoid them more.
He now understood the vivid portrayal of the phrase “as close as glue”, fully embodied by the Young Master and Dr. Lu.
They weren’t even married yet, but it was enough to foresee how sweet the couple’s married life would be.
Although he was brought along on this trip, it felt like he wasn’t really there. But he was used to it by now. These past few days, he rarely saw the Young Master, but wherever Dr. Lu was, the Young Master was sure to be there.
Mu Mansion.
The vast back garden was full of vitality, with flowers in full bloom and lush greenery. The refreshing fragrance of flowers could be smelled from afar.
“Look at what you’ve done to my back garden! It looks awful!” The usually gentle Ye Cen was unusually displeased, pointing at the rose bushes angrily: “Yuner likes these roses the most. She finally comes for a visit, and look how you’ve trimmed them!”
Mu Xuan hung her head obediently, standing silently to the side, not daring to make a sound as she was scolded.
Although it was just a few flowers, they were particularly important in Cen Lang’s heart.
Years ago, when Yang was accidentally lost, it was thanks to General Lu’s help in rescuing and returning him, otherwise Cen Lang would have fallen gravely ill. After General Lu and his wife passed away, Cen Lang treated Yuner like his own daughter, even more dearly than his own son.
Already suffering from an old ailment, afraid of angering him and harming his health, Mu Xuan quickly tried to appease him: “Alright, Cen Lang, I was wrong. It’s been raining these past few days, and I saw a few…”
Before she could finish speaking, she saw someone approaching in the distance and suddenly felt relieved. “Cen Lang, Yang is back.”
Ye Cen lowered his hand, slightly tidying his appearance, and said softly: “We’ll talk about this later. This matter isn’t over yet.”
As soon as Mu Yang arrived, he noticed his father’s slightly off expression. He walked up and took his arm, looking at Mu Xuan and asked: “Mother, did you upset Father?”
In front of the child, Ye Cen slightly restrained his dissatisfaction, pointing at the rose bushes and complained: “Ah! Look at what your mother has done!”
Mu Yang knew these roses were Elder Sister Yuner’s favorite flowers. Knowing Elder Sister Yuner was coming early, Father often watered and tended to them.
His gaze fell on the trimmed branches and roses on the ground. Although some were vibrant in color, they looked a bit wilted, probably due to being washed by rain these past few days, the delicate petals showing some damage.
Mother must have found them unsightly and wanted to trim them, but being a woman, what did she know? She carelessly cut the branches, and now looking at the outer shape, it appeared somewhat oddly strange, even a bit ugly.
Knowing she was in the wrong, Mu Xuan unconsciously coughed and changed the subject: “Have Yuner and Young Master Su settled in at Qinsi Garden?”
Mu Yang replied: “Yes, Mother, everything has been arranged. However… Young Master Su is after all of royal blood. Shouldn’t you and Father pay a visit?”
Ye Cen patted Mu Yang’s hand and said earnestly: “Yang, you needn’t ask about this matter. We elders know what we’re doing. It’s just that your Elder Sister Yuner didn’t discuss with us beforehand and suddenly got engaged to Young Master Su.”
“We know Yuner is mature and steady, and this decision must have been carefully considered, but… to be honest, your mother and I are somewhat worried.”
“Although Yuner is a good child, Young Master Su is after all of royal blood, born into wealth and delicacy. Moreover, marriages have always emphasized matching status and power. If one side is lower in status, they will only suffer grievances and humiliation in the future.”
Hearing this, Mu Yang couldn’t help but interject: “I’ve interacted with Young Master Su. He has deep feelings for Elder Sister Yuner.”
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If you’re like me…
Too tired of reading stories where the female lead is often foolish, weak, feeble both physically and mentally, usually in a subservient and oppressed role in society such as a maid, secretary, concubine… or to put it bluntly, typically the one who has to serve and please the male lead, always needing protection and rescue from male leads, while the male lead is often described as talented, strikingly handsome, powerful,…
Then please continue reading.
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Every day, movies and comics continuously reinforce the notion that women are weak, that they can only handle trivial matters in the background, that women are petty-minded and constantly jealous, mocking, and laughing at other women, while men are strong, wealthy, and solely focused on conquering the world, with countless mindless women ready to fall into their arms.
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One wrapped in warmth, the other left cold.
I’d rather have stayed single from the start,
Than to endure a life so torn apart.”
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*Spotlight on Finished Novel Translations*
The Male Lead’s Obsessive (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé.
Synopsis:
Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead
Summary:
Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia.
He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years.
Watched her go public with her boyfriend.
Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding.
Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of.
The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire.
Fan Xia, how can I have you!
【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】
1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy
2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition
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