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Wu Linxi saw this situation and was shocked, his face turning pale as he hurried over to check on Qing Wu's injuries.
Just as he was about to reach out to take Qing Wu's hand for a closer look, a sudden force pulled him from behind. The unexpected tug caused him to stumble back a step. His outstretched hand instinctively retracted, brushing past the girl's fingertips without making contact.
Even though Wu Linxi had a gentle temperament, it was hard not to feel a bit annoyed in this situation.
He turned around abruptly to face Wen Qingyue, who had just loosened his clothing, and said angrily, "Wen Heir, what is the meaning of this?"
"I bumped into the corner of the table and suddenly felt a sharp pain, almost toppling over. In my panic, I reached forward for support and didn't realize I had pulled you," Wen Qingyue said with a light sigh, cupping his hands in apology. "I truly apologize."
His expression was filled with regret, and his words were full of sincerity. Even if Wu Linxi had been upset moments ago, he couldn't hold onto that anger now.
Moreover, Wu Linxi had more pressing concerns at the moment.
He quickly turned back to look at the girl in front of him and asked anxiously, "How are you?"
"I'm fine," Qing Wu replied softly, unable to resist rolling up her damp sleeves slightly.
The tea had been sitting for a while and was only lukewarm, not hot anymore. However, the winter clothing was quite thick; after getting wet, it felt heavy and cold. A gust of chilly wind made it even more uncomfortable.
"I'm really sorry," came a clear voice nearby, sounding apologetic. "It was my oversight; I didn't see you behind me."
Qing Wu glanced at Wen Qingyue and noticed he was staring at her wet sleeves. Although his expression was calm, his eyes did not stray for a moment.
She couldn't help but feel annoyed. Despite how uncomfortable the dampness felt against her skin, she stopped rolling up her sleeves and refused to continue.
Her fingers hesitated for a moment; instead of rolling them up further, she let them fall back down.
She chose not to respond to Wen Qingyue's question. Turning away from him, Qing Wu quietly said to Wu Linxi, "I need to hurry back. I should change into dry clothes."
Wu Linxi looked at the girl and felt a deep sadness in his heart. He softly said, "Why are you in such a hurry to go back? With your clothes so wet, you'll surely catch a chill when you get home. If it starts to hurt, what will you do? Your sister is at home; why not let her help you change into a dry outfit? It won't take long."
Qing Wu wanted to refuse at first. But then she thought that if she insisted on going home immediately, it would only make Wu Linxi feel more guilty. And then there was Wen Qingyue...
Although she didn't want to pay him any attention, it wouldn't be good to create a bad impression on the people from the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion right from the start.
After weighing her options for a moment, she finally said, "Then I’ll trouble Brother Wu."
Wu Linxi finally breathed a sigh of relief and showed a hint of a smile.
Just as Qing Wu was about to head with him to the Flower Hall, she heard Wen Qingyue call her name, hesitating as if he wanted to say something.
Qing Wu paused slightly, gave him a gentle nod, and then quickly left without looking back.
Wen Qingyue watched the girl decisively walk away and thought to himself that he had gone too far. He murmured, "It seems I overdid it." He bit his lip and lowered his gaze in contemplation, "What should I do now?"
Wu Linyuan saw Wu Linxi waving at her at the door and knew something was up. She hurriedly said goodbye to Madam Wu and apologized to the He Family before quickly walking out.
After hearing about the situation, Wu Linyuan scolded her brother for being so careless. Then she noticed the damp spot on the girl's right wrist and frowned deeply.
"What happened with Wen Heir? He's usually so proper and cautious; how could he be so thoughtless?"
She sent her maid to find her younger sister, who had not yet been married off, looking for someone of similar height and build to Qing Wu. She brought back a clean outfit that had never been worn.
In the adjacent room, the furnace was also lit. The room was warm and cozy; even wearing a thin garment didn't feel cold.
Wu Linyuan sent everyone else out of the room and instructed her maid to guard the door and windows. She then took the clean outfit and entered the room with Qing Wu, personally helping her change.
"That mole on your wrist is quite special."
Qing Wu was changing her clothes when she suddenly heard Wu Linyuan say something, causing her to pause for a moment and glance at her wrist.
She then smiled and said, "What's so special about it? It's just like anyone else's."
"Not quite," Wu Linyuan replied, confidently rolling up her sleeve to point at a mole on her elbow. "Look at this. It's pitch black, just like a proper mole. Yours has a slight hint of red; the color is quite unique."
Qing Wu looked at her right wrist again.
She hadn't paid much attention before, but now that she examined it closely, she noticed that the spot wasn't as dark as she thought; it had a slightly rosy hue. She smiled and said, "You really have a keen eye, Sister. This is the first time I've noticed it."
"Right?" Wu Linyuan adjusted her sleeve and came over to help Qing Wu straighten her clothes. "I have sharp eyes; I can tell at a glance when something is different."
After this exchange, Qing Wu didn't want to stay outside any longer.
Wu Linxi felt guilty and naturally didn't stop her anymore.
Wen Qingyue also seemed quite concerned about what had just happened. After apologizing to Qing Wu again with sincerity, he fell silent, speaking only occasionally and not as freely as before.
Seeing that Qing Wu was heading to the Flower Hall, he followed her there. After exchanging a few words with the two ladies in the Flower Hall, he took his leave.
The He Family was surprised to see their daughter in different clothes. When Qing Wu smiled and shook her head to indicate that everything was fine, they felt somewhat relieved. However, their worries lingered, making it difficult for them to continue staying with the Wu Family. After speaking briefly with Madam Wu, they decided to take their leave.
The daughters of the Wu Family wore outfits chosen by Madam Wu, who selected the fabric and style herself. How could Madam Wu not recognize whose clothes Qing Wu was wearing? But since Wen Qingyue had come along earlier, she hadn't directly asked about it.
Now seeing that the He Family wanted to leave, she feared that not addressing this matter openly might create friction between the two families.
Knowing that Wu Linyuan had likely gone out to help handle this situation, Madam Wu decided to hold back the He Family for a moment and let Wu Linyuan clarify things.
As soon as Wu Linyuan's words fell, Madam Wu immediately scolded Wu Linxi: "Since Wen Heir has come to see you, you should let Qing Wu stay in the house with us. How can a girl like her casually meet an outsider? Moreover..."
She paused and glanced at the gentle-looking girl, sighing inwardly. She thought that such a well-behaved and beautiful girl would surely catch the attention of any young man who saw her, making them lose their usual composure. Even someone as refined as Wen Heir would likely not be immune to this.
Only her family's fool would not know to keep her hidden and instead wanted to bring friends along to laugh with her.
Madam Wu could not say these things in front of Qing Wu and the He Family, so she only said to Wu Linxi, "In the future, don't act so recklessly." Then she held the hand of the He Family member and sincerely said, "This matter was not handled properly by Xi Ge'er. You can scold him or punish him, but please don't let it anger him."
The He Family understood her meaning. Madam Wu did not want this incident to ruin the children's engagement, so she smiled and said, "Why would I be angry with him? This is not his fault. Don't blame the child too much."
Hearing this, Madam Wu finally relaxed a bit. After glaring at Wu Linxi for a while, she sent him to escort the He Family and Qing Wu to the gate.
Although they did not show it while at Wu Manor, once back home, the He Family could not help but sigh quietly.
Earlier, after Wen Heir went to Flower Hall, she noticed that the young man kept glancing at Qing Wu with an expression that was somewhat ambiguous.
Although he appeared cultured and did not seem as reckless as typical martial artists, the He Family still felt uneasy.
So she asked Qing Wu in detail about what Wen Heir had done before. Once she learned that he had not acted excessively, the He Family finally felt reassured.
"As long as Daughter is fine," the He Family said as she took Qing Wu's hand and carefully instructed her, "Wen Heir comes from a noble family and is of great status. His behavior will certainly be different from ours. In the future, if you encounter him again, keep your distance."
Qing Wu had already planned on this. Hearing her mother say so, she naturally agreed.
At this moment, the He Family finally showed a hint of a smile.
Today there were still two families they were familiar with to visit. Having already delayed quite a bit of time returning home, the He Family did not want Qing Wu to cause any more trouble, so they left without taking their daughter along.
After lunch, Qing Wu thought about how she hadn't practiced painting with Zheng Ning properly for some time. She was preparing to go find him in the afternoon to see how her practice had been going when unexpectedly Dou Mama brought news that Mu Hai had just come looking for her and insisted on having Qing Wu step out for a while.
Mu Hai would personally come to deliver the message, so it was obvious who the visitor was.
Qing Wu knew that Huo Yun'ai was very busy. After hearing this, she did not dare to delay for a moment. Seeing that no one was paying attention, she went with Dou Mama to the place mentioned by Mu Hai.
As soon as she entered the black carriage parked there, before Qing Wu could steady herself, someone pulled and embraced her, causing her to fall into a warm and familiar embrace.
Just as she was about to scold him for a moment, the soft touch on her lips suddenly came, and he gently kissed her.
Qing Wu was extremely embarrassed and quickly pushed him away, saying, "What are you doing? It's all fine, but why do you have to... as soon as we meet..."
Before she could finish her sentence, her face turned completely red, and she couldn't form any more words.
A low laugh from Huo Yun'ai rang in her ears.
"I thought, since it's almost New Year, I should come over to see you."
The Young Emperor seemed to casually say this, but after a pause, he could no longer suppress the sour feeling that had been stirring in his heart for a long time. He couldn't help but hold the girl a little tighter and asked the question.
"I heard that you went to the Wu Family today? And that the Heir Apparent of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion also went?"
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