Chapter 47: The Disguise Is Exposed

  Ancient Romance

  Before Zuo Xing could finish speaking, Ying Yue Xue showed a very impatient expression and directly told her to leave. At this time, not only did Hu Youxuan feel unbearable, but even Shen Han felt that something was off, how did she suddenly seem to change into a different person? In Shen Han's feelings, the Ying Yue Xue she knew shouldn't be like this.

  Although you may have become a bit colder on the surface, it's not like you'd go out of your way to make things difficult for others, is it?

  "What's wrong with you? She has already shown her difficulties, helping her out won't cost you anything"

  In the moment of distraction, Hu Youxuan had already slipped away. When he first saw Zuo Xiang at Zhao's house, he couldn't help but feel some sympathy for her. As a seasoned playboy who had been with many women, he could usually steel himself against their charms, but there was something about Zuo Xiang that touched him deeply.

  But from his standpoint, it's not easy to say anything. Fortunately, Shen Huan stood up and came forward to help her out of the situation without any plan. He had no impression of Shen Huan before, but now he has a good feeling about this second sister. That's why he agreed to Li Shi's request without hesitation and came to the Yuan family with her.

  "What's she to you? Is she related to you?"

  Yingyue Xue glanced at Hu Youxuan, and now Shen Han also had to appear. Her face was still a bit embarrassed. This Hu Youxuan jumped out to help Zuo Xing speak, I guess not only did it have no effect, but it would only make Yingyue Xue more determined in her approach?

  She is someone who can be persuaded with gentle words but not forced actions, but she doesn't respond to either approach.

  "What does it matter to you what she is to me? We're both women, and yet you watch her suffer without lifting a finger. Are you really heartless?"

  "What is your relationship with her, I have no interest in knowing at all. You seem to be none of your business either. Do I want to help her or not?"

  Yue Xue was able to handle Shen Han and Hu Youxuan's sudden appearance, but for Zuo Xing it was still a bit sudden. She could only stare blankly at the scene, and she was even more curious about this man who spoke up for her.

  "You..."

  Hu Youxuan probably didn't expect that a woman who looked so cold and icy, not only in appearance but also in heart, would speak words that were just as chilling. He was used to facing women who only knew how to speak softly and gently, and had never met anyone like Yingyue Xue before. For a moment, he was left speechless, unable to utter a single word, while she seemed to be very good at grasping the key points of what people said, leaving Hu Youxuan truly speechless with anger.

  "It's all right, we're all familiar with each other, what's the point of quarreling? Little sister, you'd better go back first. Whatever your mother is thinking, I'm clear about it in my heart. Just go back and tell her that you saw me strolling around shopping with Shadow Girl on the way, she'll naturally understand. At worst, I'll take the blame for this, let her think I made the first move."

  Zuo Xing looked at Shen Han and said, "You're taking the blame? That sounds good, but in front of people you pretend to be a good person, and behind their backs you're still the same. If you were really that open-minded, why would you appear at Ying Gu Niang's house at this time?"

  Even if I have different thoughts in my mind, I still think Shen Han's words are not bad. Anyway, I have an excuse, with that old woman's temperament, she must not bother to pay attention to me.

  Zuo Xing took two steps back, still maintaining her tearful expression: "Thank you, sister-in-law. I'll take my leave now."

  She nodded, Shen Han didn't look at Zuo Xing again, but instead looked at Hu Youxuan with some speechlessness, while Hu Youxuan's gaze was still on Zuo Xing until she walked out of the door of Yue Xue's house.

  "Why bother being kind? They won't thank you anyway."

  "A kind-hearted person does good deeds without expecting thanks from others."

  Before Shen Huan could respond, Hu Youxuan became even more indignant, leaving Shen Huan speechless. Several invisible black lines burst forth from his forehead. This Hu Youxuan usually didn't talk much at home, how did he become so... when encountering Ying Yue Xue? Was this what people meant by "narrow road of grievances"?

  "It also depends on whether the person is worth helping"

  At this point, Yue Xue directly walked to the gate of the courtyard, turned around and looked at the two people who were somewhat unclear, pulled the door with force, and suddenly Zuo Xuan rushed in without warning...

  In an instant, Hu Youxuan was stunned, Shen Han was silly, and Zuo Xing... fell to the ground.

  "Do I need to say more? This is what you want to help, your poor girl who indignantly accuses me..."

  After finishing speaking, Yue Xue also stopped talking and walked into the house, sat in front of the table, poured herself a glass of water, and quietly watched the three of them.

  "Sister... Zuó Xiāng, what are you doing sneaking a listen?"

  "I...I...I just want to know why it seems like Yīng Jiě (Shadow Girl) really dislikes me."

  She took half a day to come up with such an unconvincing reason. Hu Youxuan turned his head and glanced at the woman inside the house, who had a cold face but seemed to know everything. He couldn't help but feel more curious and interested in her, and even the bad impression he initially had of her instantly collapsed, replaced by a desire to explore.

  Yingyue Xue didn't respond, as she understood Shen Han well enough to know that there was no need for her to say anything more at this moment. She thought herself incapable of much, but perhaps it was because she was colder and less accustomed to interacting with people than others that she could see through a person's eyes and discern the thoughts they projected.

  "She seems to be like that with everyone, don't you think that everyone should show sympathy for you and stand up for you when you need help?"

  Shen Huan had already been unable to utter the two words "little sister", she had always hated people who played tricks behind her back, no wonder Xue Yue Xue would use that attitude towards her before, even if she was cold and distant, she wouldn't have gone to the Yuan family, nor would she have used that tone to drive someone away.

  But it's just her, there must be something else in between, otherwise the first time they meet alone, it would be a bit too much to say.

  "I..."

  "Alright, don't say anything else. You'd better go home and think about how to explain this to your mother. Remember... the method that Second Sister mentioned earlier can no longer be used for you. As for other things, you're on your own."

  Jian Zuo Xing lowered her head, still with that weak and delicate appearance. Hu Youxuan also couldn't help but feel a bit fed up. Originally, he thought he had met a simple and innocent girl, but unexpectedly, she was another fake one. Are all women this insincere in this day and age?

  His gaze shifted back to Shen Huan in front of him and Xue Yue sitting quietly behind her, and he couldn't help but think: Perhaps, they will be different.

  "Well, I'll take my leave first"

  Zuo Xing saw three people, it seems that no one will eat this set anymore. She immediately changed her attitude and the tone of her voice also changed, no longer as gentle as before, seemingly with some resentment in it. Shen Han didn't know if it was his own illusion or if he knew her character afterwards, there were some hidden projections in his heart.

  None of these matter, what matters is the woman in the house, who was previously misunderstood by herself, will she mind?

  "A Xue..."

  "Don't greet me in such a disgusting way, I'm not even angry with you, it's not your fault that you're being deceived by her."

  Listen, this is how a superior person speaks, obviously angry but still speaking as if nothing's wrong.

  Shen Han quietly slipped beside her, and simply didn't speak, learning from her to pour himself a cup of water, then sat down to drink tea.

  It was Hu Youxuan who, on his first visit to Yingyueshan's home, not only failed to make a good impression but also unknowingly got into conflict with her. Without hesitation, he walked to the door and said to Yingyueshan: "I'm foolish and have been blinded by her, I hope you won't take offense."

  "Who has time to care about you?"

  Yingyue Xue didn't even turn her head back, Shen Han was very happy and had a dark skin tone. Someone patted the gun on their own head, she continued to remain silent.

  There was a bit of an awkward silence, and Hu Youxuan decided to be even bolder, taking two steps forward: "My name is Hu Youxuan, I'm Shen Han's younger brother. What should I call you, miss?"

  "Shadow Moon Snow."

  Simple three words, no extra embellishment, according to her personality, willing to answer her own name, is it also a progress? Shen Han also understood this point, and simply beckoned Hu Youxuan to come in and sit down: "Youxuan, you come and talk, our Ah Xue is not so petty, following the run up and down is also thirsty, drink some water."

  He immediately poured a glass of water, and Hu Youxuan looked at Yingyue Xue with some hesitation. After all, it was the girl's house, and he... When he saw that Yingyue Xue didn't react much, Hu Youxuan suddenly realized who he was - a person who had been through countless battles and had never been afraid of anything, yet now he was actually afraid to enter a girl's room?

  Hmmm... actually I've never been in a girl's room before... he just talks big, likes those romantic places, but at home it's really too restrictive.

  "I'm actually telling the truth, this thing can't be blamed on you."

  Yingyue Xue waited until Hu Youxuan sat down before she spoke, and Shen Han immediately became attentive. She knew there was something fishy going on between them.

  "Before you went to help with the birth at the Yuan's house, I had seen her several times in the yamen."

  "What? She's going to the government office for what? Is it that the Yuan family is so powerful, they often need to mobilize you officials?"

  "You also know that she is good at showing off her little charm, and since she has been to the government office many times, there are often people from the government coming and going in front of the Yuan family's gate. So her mother won't be as reckless as before."

  Upon hearing this, Shen Han couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine. This young girl was already starting to flirt with the old master of the yamen? If they had offended him today, wouldn't it be difficult for them to resolve the matter with the Yuan family? The common people shouldn't fight against the officials, this is a golden saying that has been passed down for thousands of years.

  "Don't worry, the madam of the Qin family is not someone to be trifled with. He wouldn't dare have any designs on this little girl. It's just that those men in the yamen have been bewitched by her."

  "Hmm...he's really something else. By the way, what's this Lord Qin like?"

  "Do you think this official will be impartial and not take sides?"

  "Hmph! You're the most awesome!"

  Enduring Bai Yue Xue's cold stare, Shen Huan didn't feel any discomfort, instead he smiled happily, who would have thought that she would also joke around like this?

  "...This left apricot is not simple, you'd better be careful, especially when she gets close to your little uncle."