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Chapter 13: Eyes That Curved?

Han Shu was stunned. She hadn't expected Qin Wan to think that way. Although she had mentally prepared various comforting words, she hadn't used a single one.

Hearing Qin Wan describe herself like that, Han Shu felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if pricked by needles.

"Wan'er, I know you're upset, but I will definitely find you a better family!"

Qin Wan and the Fourth Prince Xiao Jingyu's affection for each other did not develop overnight.

Moreover, after Qin Ye was named the heir apparent, he had more contact with Xiao Jingyu, and the two became close friends. Naturally, Xiao Jingyu also frequently visited the Pingding Marquis's residence and became acquainted with Qin Wan.

As they spent more time together, Qin Wan won over this handsome and considerate young man. No matter how late Xiao Jingyu came to the Marquis's residence, she would always go to see him.

Han Shu saw all of this. Not long ago, she said she wanted to marry him, but now she says she's not good enough for him.

This change is so drastic that perhaps she already knows there are obstacles to their marriage.

Before Qin Wan could reply, the two people who had been lingering at the door were spotted by the maid who had come to deliver water.

The maidservant quickly bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Fourth Prince; greetings, Heir Apparent!"

Xiao Jingyu frequently visited the Pingding Marquis's residence, so the maids naturally recognized her. Moreover, there used to be a portrait of the Fourth Prince hanging in the young lady's room.

The sound of bowing reached the room, and upon hearing it, everyone knew that the Fourth Prince had arrived. They immediately stood up and looked outside.

Xiao Jingyu was dressed in a dark green cloak, his tall figure was the same height as Qin Ye's, and his appearance was as handsome as Pan An, but he seemed to be somewhat unhappy.

"Greetings, Fourth Prince!" the crowd bowed in unison.

Xiao Jingyu suppressed her displeasure, forced a smile, and said.

"Madam Hou, Fourth Miss, there's no need for such formalities. Fourth Miss has been tortured for many days, but I heard she has recovered. She just happened to be passing by today, so she came to visit. I wonder if she has caused any trouble for you?"

Fourth Miss!

Qin Wan was taken aback. Although she knew that there was no longer any possibility between them, her heart still ached when she heard him call her Fourth Miss.

He usually calls her Wan'er, so why did he change his address to Fourth Miss today? Is he trying to avoid suspicion with me so early on?

Qin Wan gripped the handkerchief tightly for a moment, then looked up and met his gaze for a fleeting instant before quickly looking away and nodding in response.

"Your Highness, my injuries have healed. There is no need for you to worry about me!"

Beneath his cloak, the veins on the back of Xiao Jingyu's hands were bulging, and his gaze was fixed on Qin Wan in front of him. The more respectful she was, the more frustrated he felt.

"Since your injuries have healed, I won't bother you any longer!"

After saying that, Xiao Jingyu didn't give anyone a chance to react before turning around and leaving.

Qin Ye was stunned. What was going on? Why was he leaving after only a few words?

Watching Xiao Jingyu leave, Qin Ye had no choice but to chase after her.

"What do you mean? Didn't you say you were going to personally deliver the scar removal cream to Wan'er? Why aren't you doing it now?"

Qin Ye couldn't understand how this person could change so quickly. One second he was saying that he had asked Doctor An to make a scar removal cream that could treat scars from external injuries and guaranteed to remove them completely, but the next second he turned around and left.

Xiao Jingyu walked very fast, and Qin Ye almost had to run to keep up.

After leaving Wanyue Courtyard, Xiao Jingyu couldn't help but repeat a sentence.

"Didn't you hear what she said just now? She said she was a sinner, she said she wasn't good enough for me, so why should I shamelessly give her this scar removal cream?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ye sighed. Ever since Wan'er was punished, she seemed to have become a completely different person.

She shouldn't have been subjected to this caning in the first place, but now that she has, she feels wronged and is naturally acting this way out of spite.

"Alas, Your Highness, you know that it wasn't Wan'er's fault at the birthday banquet that day, but she was still punished, so please bear with her feelings of injustice!"

Despite knowing this, Xiao Jingyu was still a little angry. She found a quiet pavilion and sat down. The moment her bottom touched the stone bench, she felt a chill run through her entire body.

Qin Ye followed and sat down next to Xiao Jingyu, then said...

"When I went in just now, my mother and Wan'er were probably talking about your engagement. Wan'er was originally in love with you, but now that she knows the engagement is off, she will naturally try to keep her distance from you."

No matter how Qin Ye explained, Xiao Jingyu was still uncomfortable. In the past, she always followed him around, calling him "Brother Jingyu" this and "Brother Jingyu" that, but now she seemed distant.

Xiao Jingyu couldn't understand why, even though he also had feelings for Qin Wan and his mother knew about it, the Empress Dowager still wouldn't agree to their marriage.

Just as the Emperor was about to issue the decree for the engagement, the Empress Dowager suddenly said that the Qin family's daughter had behaved improperly at the birthday banquet and was not good enough for her, and therefore refused to allow the marriage.

No matter how he explained, his mother still disagreed, which led to the current situation.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jingyu became even angrier. He was even angrier at himself for being born into the royal family but unable to control his own marriage.

Seeing that he remained silent, Qin Ye assumed he was considering his relationship with Wan'er, and then spoke again.

“I have no right to interfere in your and Wan’er’s affairs, but now that your marriage cannot take place and Wan’er has made up her mind, I ask Your Highness not to disturb Wan’er any further.”

Let her be sad for a few days, and this matter will be over. But if Your Highness insists on provoking her again, I, as the eldest brother, will have to intervene!

Qin Ye's words were not a threat, but a warning.

As the heir apparent, he had witnessed the dangers of officialdom and heard many stories of scheming in the imperial harem.

His sister was prone to making mistakes. If she were to enter the harem, she would surely offend many powerful figures. In that case, punishment would be a minor matter, but losing her life would be a major one.

He would rather the marriage not happen.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyu glared angrily, then left with a cold snort.

This time, Qin Ye failed to catch up. Turning around, he saw a bottle of scar removal cream left on the stone table. Thinking that it was something he had begged for, he couldn't just waste it, so he picked it up and returned to Wanyue Courtyard.

However, he had only just entered the gate of Wanyue Courtyard when he heard Han Shu crying, while Qin Wan stood to the side with a cold face.

Before Qin Ye could analyze the situation, he realized that Qin Wan had said something unpleasant that angered her mother, so he strode forward and scolded her directly.

"Qin Wan, what are you doing again! Your mother cares about you so much, why do you keep making her unhappy? Do you want the whole family to suffer with you just because you're upset?"

Su Yan'er was startled by Qin Ye's thunderous voice. She was supporting Han Shu on the side, but she immediately stepped back to make room for Qin Ye.

Qin Wan's eyes were deep and her fists were clenched so tightly that her nails were digging into her flesh. He didn't even know what had happened, yet he kept accusing himself. It was truly ridiculous.

Even Wan Shuang, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore. The second young master was like this, and the young master was like this too. Why did they all have to wrong the young lady like this?

"Young Master, Miss didn't bully anyone. It's just that Madam was upset about Miss's injury!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ye paused, and shame instantly crept onto his face. He probably didn't even realize when he had started to misunderstand her.

But Qin Ye seems to have gotten used to not apologizing.

"Even if you didn't bully Mother, you saw her crying, so why didn't you comfort her? You just stood by and watched. She's our mother!"

Qin Wan's lips twitched, and her cold eyes met his instantly.

"You weren't there, yet your eyes were skewed? How do you know I didn't try to comfort you?"