CHAPTER 282: CHAPTER 273: STIRRING UP TROUBLE

Su Jingchen held the silver note that Yu Xiaolian had returned, staring at Yu Xiaolian in a daze.

He thought to himself: If only Yu Xiaolian were a man, she would have already made a name for herself, famous across the land!

Su Jingchen silently kept Yu Xiaolian’s words in mind, deeply admiring her talents.

In this world, how many women can compare to her?

Such an outstanding woman, if destined to be unattainable, he would rather spend his life in solitude.

Yu Xiaolian noticed Su Jingchen’s forlorn expression, a strange feeling passing through her heart.

Looking at the beautiful youth before her, who seemed so lost, she suddenly felt a strong sense of guilt.

Is she a heartbreaker?

No, she’s not!

After returning to Xiangyang Lane, Yu Xiaolian found herself in unprecedented distress.

On one hand, she wasn’t sure how long Su Jingchen’s affection would last; on the other, she mocked herself for being too cowardly, fearing everything.

If this were modern times, with such a handsome young man pursuing her, she probably would have surrendered long ago.

In love, you stay together when happy and part ways when tired of each other.

But this is ancient times, who would date you? Who gives you a trial period? Once decided, it’s basically for life. Not to mention, girls who break an engagement are neither seen nor heard of in a good light.

Yu Xiaolian knocked her head, sighing, "You fake ancient person, do you still care about reputation?"

Besides, is Su Jingchen not good enough for you?

Refusing him again and again seems a bit pretentious.

If her mother were here, she’d surely scold her, saying, "If it’s a yes, it’s a yes; if not, then not. Don’t hold onto bones while showing flesh, be straightforward."

In other matters, Yu Xiaolian makes decisions without hesitation, without dithering; but when it comes to feelings, she’s always undecided, and she wonders if this is a flaw?

After thinking it over, Yu Xiaolian slapped the table, "No, I need to overcome this flaw."

Also, since Li Meng and Li Lie passed word to Prince Jin, if the Prince learns she’s not with Su Jingchen, wouldn’t that be a crime of deceiving the ruler later?

Tomorrow, she’ll go find Su Jingchen.

However, after resolving last night, Yu Xiaolian wavered the next day.

Just wait, she suddenly remembered what Miao Yingyao said: after she turns fifteen, the Qi family might come looking for her, and if they forcibly awaken the Longevity Gu inside her, she’d become an immortal monster and unable to have children.

Everything should be decided after she turns fifteen!

As for Su Jingchen, she won’t reserve him, nor give any uncertain promises; everything should take its course.

If, in a few years, Su Jingchen still favors her, being together would be a natural outcome.

Thinking this over, Yu Xiaolian decided to focus on making money, so in the future, when Prince Jin needs support, she could contribute funds and bolster his strength.

This way, she could be considered half a founding contributor and won’t worry about losing support in the future.

The premise is, Prince Jin doesn’t know she carries the Longevity Gu; if he does, she’d likely be the cherished bride on his mind, but might end up dead.

How can she get rid of this Longevity Gu?

Is the Longevity Gu truly like Miao Yingyao said, that it only seeks a new host after the original dies?

Is there no other way?

Not to mention, wearing these cosmetic contact lenses daily, she’s had enough, even with her extravagant disposable uses, her eyes still feel uncomfortable over time.

Maybe she should find a secluded place and live in hermitage?

In the original book, after Yu Xiaolian’s death, it didn’t mention the fate of the Longevity Gu—damn e-books, can’t even continue reading—what a trap.

On this day, Yu Xiaolian found from the storage room the glass diamond rings and traditional tassel earrings she bought for 9.99 back in junior high on Pinduoduo.

Yu Xiaolian set the prices for these items and placed them on the shelf.

Just as she was about to instruct Zhao Erya, a group of government officers arrived.

Before Yu Xiaolian could ask, the leading officer greeted her with a flattering face, then bowed and explained their purpose.

It turned out Li Meng and Li Lie had raced back to the Capital to report Yu Xiaolian’s refusal to enter the Prince Mansion, after which Prince Jin decided to repay Yu Xiaolian’s kindness in another way.

That was to reduce various taxes on Yu Family’s shops and land, exempting Yu Family relatives within five degrees from corvée duty, but this was confined to Prince Jin’s fief, within Yu State.