Scum Man Cannot Redeem Himself - chapter 174

Hearing her walking behind him, his footsteps could not help but slow down.

Zhao Lingxue followed behind him, and in her mind was always the phrase ‘you would be under his care’. When there were things she couldn’t understand, she had the tendency to keep thinking about it, so much so that when the man in front of him slowed down his pace, she did not pay attention.

The man in front of her slowed down and didn’t notice.

He turned around and looked at her rubbing her forehead. There was a forgiving smile under his eyes, but there was bitterness in that smile, she could feel it.

“Watch the road,” the tone that seemed like a lecture was warm in Zhao Lingxue’s heart. What a gentleman!

She nodded obediently, still not daring to say anything, and hurriedly lowered her eyes, not daring to meet his eyes.

The man staggered a distance from her and walked in front.

Zhao Lingxue’s head was in turmoil for a while, one moment was her mother’s advice, one moment was the sadness of her parents’ departure, one moment was the fear of the future, one moment was the curiosity toward the man in front of her, and this brand new environment.

Her always simple heart was stuffed with things suddenly.

……

The man in front of her stopped in his tracks when he reached the entrance of a courtyard.

Zhao Lingxue also followed and stopped. The courtyard in front of her was called Jing Sixuan.

“You can come here to see me in the future if you need something. I’m usually in the study room,” his voice was clear and light, Zhao Lingxue’s heart tinkled, she was a bit startled.

This was his residence, lined with emerald bamboo. It looked quiet and elegant. She liked it very much. Thinking of her mother’s advice, her face instantly flushed. How could she complete the task her mother gave her with this current state?

“Your residence is at the back, come with me,” without waiting for her to say anything, he said.

They didn’t say a word after that.

After walking for about half a column of incense, from his Jing Sixuan toward the back, they passed a lotus pond, then around two pavilions, and arrived at the residence he had arranged for Zhao Lingxue.

Zhao Lingxue looked at the direction. It should be in the southeast corner of the house, a good hidden courtyard. The front of the courtyard was lushly planted with a row of evergreen trees in all seasons, so it was not easy to notice it if not looking carefully.

“Full Moon,” Zhao Lingxue read the name of the courtyard.

“Well, this was where my sister used to live.” Talking about his sister, a pang of gloom came to his eyes, “She is married, you will live here from now on.”

Zhao Lingxue walked into the courtyard, inside was a small two-story building, it was made of bamboo. It was very special, Zhao Lingxue liked it very much.

However, the place was also too far away from his Jing Sixuan. Would it be too far away and her little life would not be saved? She was so worried.

“If I’m not around, you can find the housekeeper if you need something. I still have things to take care of, so I’ll leave first,” he said and left.

Zhao Lingxue looked at his departing back and stood in place somewhat overwhelmed.

“Miss!”

A familiar voice rang out. Zhao Lingxue turned back, a smile finally appeared on her face.

Luckily, her parents had thought it through, and left all the subordinates brought from Li Zhou behind. So all the maids and servants she used to have around were with her.

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He must be too busy, right?

Zhao Lingxue had been in this small building for many days, since the day he left, she had not seen him again.

The first two days, Zhao Lingxue thought she was, after all, his fiancée. So in the kitchen with her maid, she learned to make soup, and sent it to him. Until she was asleep, he was still not back.

She asked the housekeeper, he said he was indeed very busy, as he had to support the house, and the company.

The eight aunts were killed by Mrs. Yang, each of their family was not good and were looking for trouble, some also found casual people to stir up trouble for the Yang family. They all want silver.

He needed time to deal with the household.

Although the aunts were not high in status, the second aunt’s mother’s family could not be underestimated. Some years ago, her brothers who got out of a good school, embarked on a career, and step by step, they reached the official rank of third grade. With their help, they served in the jurisdiction covering Fuqing City.

The housekeeper spoke vaguely, wanting to stop, but Zhao Lingxue had already guessed. The reason was that Zhao Qingshu had already told her the original story on his way to Fuqing City.

Of Yang family’s intricate network of relationships, the most difficult to deal with was the second aunt’s brothers. The other aunts were all attached to the second aunt’s relationship.

This was also the reason why Yang Junhan had not yet married when he reached 30.

Yang Liangyu concealed the fact that he had a marriage contract and promised to marry the second aunt. But he married the old lady Yang. So the second aunt, who was no longer a virgin, could only marry into the Yu Garden as a concubine with hatred.

Several women fought with each other, and soon became mortal enemies.

The spearhead pointed directly at the second aunt’s group, but unfortunately there was no evidence, so it was left unresolved.

On the surface, the matter was not settled, but the secret battle never stopped. In addition, Yang Liangyu did not care about anything, and let it go, so the conflict escalated.