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Qin Yaru sighed inwardly, truly not wanting to entangle herself with this person. She pressed her lips together and said softly, "Just a few items, nothing serious, not worth much silver. If they are thrown away, I can buy them again later. Marquis need not take it to heart."
She lowered her head, not looking at Pang Yuanying at all, yet even with such a frosty demeanor, her charm still made Lord Pang restless.
Seeing Qin Yaru's indifferent attitude at this moment did not annoy him; instead, he found it amusing. Although he was young, he had countless beauties around him. As long as he showed a little kindness, even the most beautiful women would flock to him like moths to a flame, begging for his favor. There was no need for him to put in so much effort.
With a hint of interest in his smile, Pang Yuanying flicked his sleeve and said, "Why must Wife keep me at arm's length? I come with genuine intentions, specially bringing these items as gratitude for Wife's life-saving grace. Surely these few things cannot compare to the life of this Marquis?"
Qin Yaru was at a loss whether to laugh or cry and simply shook her head. "At that time, I was just a cook for Pufferfish. An accident occurred, and it is already my fortune that Marquis does not blame me. How can I deserve even a word of thanks from Marquis?"
Although she had never heard of this Pang Yuanying Lord Pang, she could tell from his demeanor that he was a typical young master from a wealthy family in the capital. The fact that he did not care that she was someone else's wife and continued to pursue her without regard for his reputation showed that he was merely playing around. Such a person could hardly have any genuine feelings.
His intentions were solely focused on her appearance. Qin Yaru, being a woman, had always been quite satisfied with her beauty and did not think it was lacking. However, encountering such troublesome individuals made her wish for the first time that she looked more ordinary.
"As for these items, they are too valuable. Keeping them by my side might only invite trouble. Furthermore, my place is small and cannot accommodate them. I ask that Marquis do not make things difficult for me."
"Oh? So Consort Qin is worried about this?" Pang Yuanying laughed heartily. "This Marquis also has a villa in Wudang, elegantly decorated and quite spacious. If Consort Qin does not mind, why not stay there for a while? It would save on rent and fulfill this Marquis's good intentions."
Upon hearing this, even Qin Yaru couldn't help but change her expression slightly—she had heard of it before. Pang Yuanying owned an extravagant mansion in Wudang County, filled with furnishings brought from the capital and surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants. He spent all his time there indulging in pleasures, hosting several well-known courtesans and the renowned beauty known as Consort Mei.
These rumors were well-known throughout Wudang County, almost everyone knew about them!
Taking a deep breath to suppress the frustration in her chest, she turned to hold Da Lang's hand and coldly said, "There is no need for further words, Marquis. If you feel indebted, I spent three taels and five coins on the items I just purchased; you can pay me back for those. As for these things, please take them away; do not leave them here."
As soon as she finished speaking, she didn't even glance at Pang Yuanying and said to Bai Yunsheng, "Bai Langjun, I still need to tidy up the household, so I would trouble you to escort the Marquis for me."
After that, Qin Yaru pulled Da Lang and strode toward the door.
A glimmer of amusement flashed in Bai Yunsheng's eyes as he glanced at Pang Yuanying and teased, "Lord Pang's methods are not something that can be used at any time! Please, don't make yourself disliked here."
Pang Yuanying's handsome face darkened for a moment, but it quickly returned to a semblance of a smile as he watched Qin Yaru enter and close the door. Without another word, he took a deep breath, turned away without looking at Bai Yunsheng, and left.
The two guards beside him exchanged glances and whispered, "Marquis, these things..."
"Since Consort Qin refuses to accept them, they must be an eyesore... Anything that is an eyesore has no use in keeping," Pang Yuanying said with an ordinary expression, yet his words were chilling. "Smash them all, burn them."
He would never take back what others discarded like worthless trash.
The two guards felt a pang of regret but dared not oppose him. They obediently rushed over to smash and destroy the items, while someone else brought oil and fire starters.
The flames illuminated half the sky in red.
The entire alley was stirred up; the residents nearby were all well-off families, but they had never witnessed such a scene. Qin Yaru stood in the courtyard, watching the raging fire outside with a bitter smile—she could imagine that within a few days, her and her son's names would be known throughout the city.
"What a wasteful son!"
Bai Yunsheng clearly hadn't expected Pang Yuanying to take such drastic action. However, he seemed somewhat wary of Pang Yuanying and did not intervene; he merely sighed a few times, "Lord Pang has been wise all his life, yet he ended up with such a wayward son. Alas, how pitiful and lamentable!"
When Pang Yuanying left, Bai Yunsheng knocked on the door of the Qin Family, helping Qin Yaru tidy up the new residence and sending Lai San to purchase daily necessities again.
Seeing that Qin Yaru looked troubled, Bai Yunsheng smiled and said, "Consort Qin, do not worry too much. Although Pang Yuanying is used to being arrogant and overbearing, with me around, he would never dare to use underhanded tactics."
Qin Yaru shook her head with a bitter smile. "It's nothing. I was just wondering how those Wives are doing."
Bai Yunsheng shrugged. "I'll go find out a bit later. Consort Qin, you need not worry too much. The Wu County Magistrate is a clever man and has a kind heart. With Zhan Yu involved, these Wives will surely be well taken care of."
Since there were only Qin Yaru and Da Lang at home, Bai Yunsheng did not stay long. After helping her tidy up the house and courtyard, he took his leave.
In the following days, aside from preparing some gifts to visit the neighbors, Qin Yaru did not go out at all. The only visitor was Zhao Yitan from the Chen Family Old Residence, who brought a thousand taels of silver, but no one else came to call.
It was uncertain whether Zhao Yitan had gone to Kaifeng to inform Chen Wenyue about Qin Yaru moving out of the old residence. Regardless, since Chen Wenyue was so far away, it would take time for her to receive the news. Qin Yaru decided not to think too much about it; even if there would be a tough battle ahead, things were relatively stable for now.
Not long after, Bai Yunsheng sent a letter informing her that the Wu County Magistrate had dispatched people to inquire about the families of these Wives. Furthermore, two of the Wives had families in Wudang and had successfully returned home. Their parents were extremely grateful and even presented a plaque to the Wu County Magistrate, showing their genuine care for their daughters.
Upon receiving the news, Qin Yaru felt comforted. After thinking for a while, she ultimately refrained from probing into Meiyu's situation. She feared that her casual interference might alter Meiyu's fate and indirectly change her own sister's destiny as well. Although Qin Yaru had never believed in fate before, when it came to family matters, she felt she had to be extra cautious.
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