Jiang Wanru looked up at him, and Lian Zimo's usually warm and smiling face now showed a sudden anger. Jiang Wanru thought that this should be called being angry and humiliated, or being ruthless and unfeeling. As she listened to him speak with indignation, his words were all in favor of Jiang Wanyi, one sentence after another pouring out.

  Jiang Wanru secretly sighed in her heart, "Fortunately, this marriage did not happen. Otherwise, facing a man who always thinks of his own sister every day, even thinking about making do with life, this life would be quite difficult to pass, and the meaning would ultimately not be reconciled. What can't be obtained is the best, I'll just be the best one myself." Jiang Wanru could calmly listen to these words, watching as Lian Zimo's expression gradually calmed down after his outburst.

  Ji Yan couldn't bear Lian Zi Mo's words, her small face filled with indignation. She rushed forward and confronted Lian Zi Mo: "Lian young master, what did my mistress do wrong to be treated like this by you? The eldest miss sent someone to ask a few questions at the entrance of the courtyard, it turns out that in your eyes and heart, you have been very deliberate towards my mistress." Ji Yan spoke with tears streaming down her face, the thing she had always worried about had finally happened.

  Lian Zi Mo's face, which had just calmed down, turned red with anger again. He glared at Ji Yan, who was still crying, and then looked at Jiang Wanru, who had stood up, his expression even more ferocious as he shouted at Ji Yan: "Your family's young lady is always wronging me, she doesn't have enough grandeur in her actions, standing among people, looking stupid and dull. Look, the words she wrote for so long are still this ugly."

  Jiang Wanru stood up, walked over and covered Jiyuan's mouth, which was about to speak again, indicating "don't say anything more." Jiyuan glared at Lian Zimo with an unyielding anger. Jiang Wanru turned back, looking at Lian Zimo calmly and asked: "How does your mother view this matter?" Lian Zimo saw that Jiang Wanru did not cry or make a scene, her expression seemed calm, and there was also a hint of surprise in his eyes.

  He said: "When my stepmother came to our house, she was very kind and wise. She treated me like her own child and always followed my father's wishes. When I got engaged with your permission, my stepmother was delighted and congratulated me, saying that she had been deceived by someone and mistakenly agreed to the engagement, which made her feel uneasy all along. Now that I can have a happy marriage, she is very happy to help me prepare for the wedding ceremony. My stepmother has a kind heart and wants me to explain this matter to you tactfully, and also said that if there are good candidates in the future, she will pay more attention to them."

  Jiang Wanmu heard Lian Zimo's words and sneered in her heart, what a good pair of loving mother and filial son. She raised her eyes to look at Lian Zimo, whose eyes were filled with joy, and nodded slightly to him, saying: "Please wait for a moment." Jiang Wanmu released her hand covering Jiyu's mouth, indicating that she should not speak again. She turned around and went behind the screen. The sound of rummaging through things came from inside, and after a while, she brought out a book of characters and several stacks of painting albums.

  She put these things in front of Lianzi Mo and said: "These are what you gave me before, now take them back. The pen, ink, paper and inkstone have been used, it's impossible to return them intact, I think you won't mind too much either. When the time comes, I will destroy them and leave no trace. Thank you for taking care of me for a year, and thank you for your tolerance.

  I think that next time we meet, you will be my sister-in-law. From now on, let's follow the rules we should each follow. I understand the meaning behind your words. Please, go ahead." Jiang Wanru pointed to the door with her hand, indicating for Lian Zimo to leave. As he turned to leave, he thought for a moment and turned back to Jiang Wanru, saying: "I just said too much earlier, actually you are a good woman, it's just that we don't have fate."

  Jiang Wanru couldn't help but laugh at this, thinking about Jiang Wanyi's actions. The woman was even more ruthless than her stepmother and had a deeper mind. Even if Zixu wanted that kind of wife, she could only wish him good luck. She nodded in agreement and said to Zixu: "I'm a rare good girl, but you're not lucky enough. And I am quite lucky, no need to continue entangling with you. You and my sister are indeed a rare pair of talented people, I wish you all the best."

  Lian Zimo heard Jiang Wanyu express herself so smoothly again and again today, the surprise in his eyes emerged, he pointed at Jiang Wanyu and said as if waking up: "You're not stupid." Jiang Wanyu smiled calmly and said: "Of course I'm stupid. My sister's fiancé, who made a verbal agreement with me, traveled together, everyone in the capital knew about it except for me alone. This person still comes to my face to coax me, using it to prove his deep affection. And also listen to him taking sides with the winner and being self-righteous."

  Jiang Wanru said this, smiling at Lian Zimo's disbelieving eyes, and calmly said: "Lian Gongzi, if one doesn't take care of oneself, heaven will destroy the earth. But it can't be thought that only you two are the smartest in the world, and everyone else is a fool. I'm just foolish, seeing and hearing a lot, but also able to discern who's good and who's bad. Mei Se is indeed very alluring, and now not having to lower myself to dust in your eyes and heart is a great fortunate thing for me."

  Jiang Wanru originally didn't want to reveal her true nature, but she couldn't bear Lian Zimo pretending to be a good person in front of her when he had already done something wrong. She momentarily lost control and showed her true feelings, scaring Lian Zimo and shocking Ji Yan. Jiang Wanru turned around and pulled Ji Yan, pointing at Lian Zimo and saying: "Ji Yan, don't let this person in again from now on. Let's send him off, we won't keep him for dinner."

  Lian Zi Mo gazed at Jiang Wan Ru and said, "So you've been watching all along, you just didn't speak up. So everyone misunderstood you, you're not stupid or foolish." Ji Yan rushed forward, standing in front of him, crying as she spoke to him: "Young Master Lian, Miss is the famous 'foolish young lady' of the Jiang family. When you agreed to the engagement earlier, you already knew that. Now you want to back out, but Miss doesn't argue with you, why must you still speak and hurt her? Young Master Lian, leave! Let Miss go!"

  Lian Zi Mo took another glance at Jiang Wanru, seeing her sitting properly at the table, head bowed down, still with the same demeanor as before. He also heard Ji Yan crying and saying "Miss, she's just a bit wooden, Young Master, please let Miss go." He shook his head lightly and walked out, muttering to himself: "Just now was my misconception, it was my momentary mistake of being overly anxious."

  After he slowly walked out of the courtyard, Jiang Wanru's face showed a worried expression. Ji Yan followed him to close the courtyard door and then walked back into the room, looking at her expression and saying: "Miss, are you worried that Lian Shao will tell others that you're not stupid?" Jiang Wanru slightly shook her head: "Even if he says so, no one would believe it. Everyone will just think he's feeling guilty, that's why he's helping me spread the word outside."