Chapter 271: Chapter 271

Su Qing paused his action of drinking soup, "Weren’t you making a fuss about returning to classes once the pregnancy was stable at three months? Why the sudden change of plan?"

Lin Xiaoyue touched her belly, "Perhaps it’s because being a mother changes one’s mindset, or maybe some events have spurred a sudden maturity in me. In any case, right now, the most important thing in my mind is the child."

Su Qing seemed quite pleased with her decision, and after a while said, "For the matter of Hongwen Academy, I’ll have someone take care of it. You indeed shouldn’t maintain connections with Wen Wan anymore." Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝗇𝗲𝘵

"My previous concerns have come true." Su Qing said, "Do you know who she is?"

Seeing this posture, it was probably related to family background, Lin Xiaoyue felt regret, "If possible, I still hope she and I could set aside family feuds and simply be friends, without involving any interests."

"You’re oversimplifying the problem." Su Qing looked at her, his Adam’s apple moved slightly, "The Imperial Envoy responsible for the mine disaster case is Wen Wan’s husband."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyue was dumbfounded.

She had imagined many possibilities, but she never expected Wen Wan to have such an identity.

Su Qing added, "Regardless of whether the Su Family is at fault, in any case, Song Wei and the Su Family have a major conflict. Although I have separated from the family, ultimately, I am still of the Su Family’s blood. Otherwise, this case wouldn’t have implicated me.

The city gate catches fire, and the fish in the moat suffer. Even if our own family is at fault first, I can’t possibly face Song Wei with a smile.

I don’t want you to have any dealings with Mrs. Wen, to avoid detection by the people at the Prime Minister Mansion, which may harm you and the child."

Listening to him, Lin Xiaoyue suddenly felt a blur in her mind, more of an indescribable discomfort.

With the comparison of Lin An’an and Lin Jingjing, she only then realized Wen Wan’s goodness. Just during the day, she was planning to get along well in the future. Who would have thought that before she could say anything to Wen Wan, everything would end.

"How could it be so coincidental?" Even though Su Qing had explained it clearly, Lin Xiaoyue was still unwilling to believe it.

Finally finding a friend worth confiding in, only to be told it’s not allowed, is impossible?

Seeing her with a lost expression, Su Qing couldn’t help but soften his tone, "If the mine case hadn’t happened, I probably wouldn’t have stopped you. But now that it’s happened and the situation has become what it is, nobody can reverse it."

Lin Xiaoyue lowered her eyelids, feeling suffocated inside.

To put it bluntly, because of Wen Wan’s husband, her husband’s position at the government office was temporarily suspended.

Even if not directly caused, there’s no way the couple could still be grateful to Song Wei.

The man’s voice came again, "So I’m very relieved that you’ve chosen not to return to Hongwen Academy at this time."

These words had a tone of lowering his stance.

Lin Xiaoyue spoke softly, "Mr. Qi, if I hadn’t chosen to give up, would you have eventually agreed to let me go back?"

"Why the hypothetical?" Su Qing looked over.

"..." Lin Xiaoyue was at a loss for words, but she also knew asking was somewhat unreasonable, forcing him to answer was indeed putting him in a difficult spot.

Perhaps sensing her inner struggle, Su Qing moved over, embraced her gently, and said softly, "Yue Niang, I’m not against you making friends, but you can’t associate with Mrs. Wen, just like how you don’t oppose me taking concubines, but particularly can’t touch your family. I hope you understand this one matter."

Lin Xiaoyue pressed her lips, slowly reached out and hugged his waist, and after a while, nodded, "I understand."

After a while, she added, "But you have to give me a chance; there are some things I need to clarify with her face to face. It can’t just end in such a muddled way."

Su Qing understood what she meant, "You want to meet her?"

Lin Xiaoyue nodded, "Can Mr. Qi arrange it?"

"Where do you intend to meet?"

"If it’s outside, there are too many spies from the Prime Minister Mansion. It’s better if I visit her home directly. What do you think?"

"Do you want me to accompany you?"

"Thinking that Mr. Qi wouldn’t be pleased to meet Mr. Song," Lin Xiaoyue said, "To have you accompany me would indeed be forcing you. I’ll go alone, but if you’re worried, arrange a few more people to follow me."

Su Qing gave a sound of assent, "Then I’ll be waiting for your news at home."

Different from the domineering aggression when he forcibly kissed her before, at this moment, the originally cold eyes of Su Qing revealed a hint of tenderness, which could easily make one submerged if looked at for a long time.

Lin Xiaoyue averted her gaze, called someone in to clear the bowls and chopsticks, and instructed to prepare the carriage early the next morning.

Tomorrow is a day off; Wen Wan will be at home, and she planned to leave early.

After a restful night, Lin Xiaoyue woke up early and upon opening the door, saw Lin Xiaorou standing outside, holding a tea tray. On the tray, there were two blue porcelain teacups, seemingly just brewed and brought over.

Seeing Lin Xiaoyue, Lin Xiaorou smiled gently, "Eldest sister is up?"

Lin Xiaoyue asked her, "What’s the matter?"

Lin Xiaorou gestured with her eyes towards the teacups on the tray, "This tea is brewed with the freshest morning dew I picked in the garden this morning. I was wrong about yesterday’s matter. I hope sister can drink this cup of tea, showing the magnanimity not to hold grudges, and not to hold it against me."

If she didn’t want to leave, she could only try to please Lin Xiaoyue.

As long as Lin Xiaoyue didn’t want her to leave, Su Qing would have to give her some face.

Once assured of staying, she would then find a way to win Su Qing’s heart.

Men, after all, are just like that. She wasn’t like the inexperienced Lin An’an and Lin Jingjing; many times, she could better understand how to win a man’s favor.

Lin Xiaoyue smiled, "Give me the tea, and you can go back!"

"So does that mean eldest sister is willing to forgive me?"

"There’s no forgiveness involved," Lin Xiaoyue said lightly as she took the tray from her, "After all, without your running away back then, I wouldn’t have married into such a good family. Ultimately, I owe my current happiness to your contribution. You haven’t wronged me; instead, I should thank you."