Because of the scandal just now, it was inconvenient for them to continue to participate in the next poetry meeting, so they could only leave in a hurry under the escort of the Duke's carriage.
Bai Lu went home anyway, so there's nothing for her to look at there. Ruan Di asked the servants of the Duke's Mansion to give Ruan Xuan and Ruan Tian a message saying that she was leaving first and that everything was fine and there was no need to worry.
They had nothing to worry about, but their youngest miss Ruan had!
That little bitch Ruan Shu actually held hands with Bai Mei?! Is that why the two were so chummy in the previous life? These motherfuckers!!!
Ruan Di wasn't the owner of the first bracelet, but she knew who owned it. It was purchased specifically by their father from the same craftsman and Ruan Di knew there's a special hidden mark on the bracelet. That was the exact reason she bumped her bracelet on the exact place, to hide the damn mark.
Ruan Shu used the bracelet to bribe the Duke Jin Mansion's maid instead.
Such an eloquent and strong mistress like Duchess Jin was impossible not to know. She definitely showed her the bracelet on purpose.
Marrying her sweetheart and living carefreely until old age was Ruan Shu's life in the previous life.
She got the respect from her descendants as Duchess An, lived lavishly as the entire Ruan family's property became hers, and had a loving relationship with the man of her heart.
Ruan Shu lived too good for a scheming bitch!
She not only ruined Ruan Di's life, but she also killed Madam Ruan and forced Bai Lu to suicide.
Fine.
FINE!
Ruan Shu won't get Ruan family's property because Madam Ruan's child would inherit it, be it a son or daughter, Ruan Di would make sure the wealth belongs to the child!
Ruan Shu could have the cheating bastard An Jing, she could be his wife and marry into Duke An's Mansion.
But, becoming the Duchess of An?
She could dream on!
An Wangyi seemed to be interested in her, Ruan Di could play right into his fantasy. She needed to marry anyway. Being the eldest sister in law and spending the rest of her life torturing Ruan Shu wasn't a bad idea!
With a newfound plan Ruan Di decided to go to a lake in the outskirts. She suddenly felt that the scenery of the lake and mountains was really beautiful. When she turned a corner, she was startled by the person standing under the tree.
Ruan Di was immersed in a relaxed mood as if she was no longer afraid of water, but she was startled when a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.
Looking closely, the man was standing under the peach blossom tree, wearing a purple robe and jade belt. He had a noble temperament and a heroic demeanor. When the spring breeze blew, his ink hair was flying and the corners of his robe were graceful. He looks like an immortal.
This person was An Wangyi.
After the reborn Ruan Di definitely was the Dewas's darling, they handed such a golden opportunity right away!
An Wangyi has not seen this Eldest Lady Ruan for almost a month before he met her while searching for the 13th Prince.
When Ruan Di ran away after meeting his group while shopping, she dropped her tassel ornament.
An Wangyi kept it in his arms. Every time he thought about it, he couldn't help but play with it.
He knew that this was a private thing of the unmarried girl, and he, as a foreigner.. not only kept it, but also playing with it in this way was rude to the girl.
But he couldn't help but want to take a look at this tassel
Every time he looked at it, he remembered Eldest Lady Ruan's graceful and soft figure. It made his breath heavy and his body seemed to be on fire.
He also wanted to give it back to her, but he just didn't have the chance.
If it were sent there rashly, she might be frightened and wary, which would be bad.
After finally knowing that the Ruan family was going to be invited to this banquet, he took the opportunity to instruct his subordinates and did something to invite her.
Instead, he found a distress signal from the little cousin and watched an unexpected scene.
Under the tree, An Wangyi was standing with his hands behind his hands. Perhaps because of his long-term martial arts practice, his standing posture was a bit taller and straighter than that of ordinary people.
Seemed like Ruan Di's plan on seducing him could be more sincere.
Seeing that Ruan Di was about to leave, An Wangyi hurriedly said: "Miss, please stay."
His voice was hoarse and sexy, with a deep and powerful feeling unique to men.
Ruan Di's heart trembled, she bit her lip and stopped moving. Resolution was one thing, actually trying to seduce someone was another matter.
An Wangyi quickly walked up to her and handed something over: "I want to return this to you."
Ruan Di looked down and was shocked when she saw what he took out.
She didn't think much when she lost the tassel, it was just practice tassel, it was quite ugly to be honest, besides there's no identification mark that would lead people to think it was hers.
How did An Wangyi have it?
Seeing the shock replaced by confusion so quickly, An Wangyi added: "You dropped it when we met last time, no. I mean when we accidentally met outside the clothing store, when you're with your cousins."
She squinted her eyes, "Why don't you give it to Ning Zi or Wu Lei then?"
"I.."
How could An Wangyi explain that the tassel had been with him for the past month everywhere he goes? It's always close to his heart and he would play with it like it was his own possession.
Xu fiefdom was quite boring, aside from managing the account and taking care of the elders, Ruan Di read a lot of folks' novels. She had a wild guess, but either it was right or wrong, nothing good came out of her imagination.
"Since you found it, it means you two are destined. I'll just give it to you Sir."
It was An Wangyi's turn to be flabbergasted. As shocked as he was, the man just stood there like a big block of ice.
The posture misunderstood by Ruan Di that hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I'm so rude. My marksmanship was average and of course you don't lack something like this, I'll take it back and throw-"
Before she finished the sentence, the tassel was hanging up in the air now. An Wangyi held it out of her reach, making her must look up and meet his deep gaze.
"If you think think the marksmanship is bad, then you have to practice,"
Ruan Di held the urge to roll her eyes and cursed him internally, such an old man's words!
But the next sentence sent her brain to jump.
"And don't forget to make me better tassels."
***
Assistant Minister Bai acted decisively, Bai Mei sent to a Dewas temple somewhere, Bai Wei's engagement to the Princely Heir Tao publicized and, and after two weeks, Bai Lu finally could leave the house.
The said person was munching on the almond cake on Ruan Di's snack plate.
"Miss Bai, this is rice pudding, the new cook 's signature dessert. You have to try this."
Lyo respectfully brought the next snack plate to Bai Lu.
Ruan Di sipped her tea to cover up her laugh, it was a good thing to have a foodie as a maid. Look at them bonding over what tasted sweet, which dessert shop was better, and where was the new popular place to visit.
"Eldest Lady!" Miu suddenly entered the inner room, sweat on her forehead and she was a little out of breath. She immediately saluted with an apologetic smile, "My Lady, I have something to tell you."
"Just say it, I don't have any secrets with Bai Lu."
Bai Lu was quite flattered, but still rejected it: "Hey, maybe it's very urgent. I can go first."
"No need," Ruan Di then stared at her maid, waiting.
Miu knew better not to defy the eldest lady's order, so she blurted it out: "The Madam is on her way home with the master. The master tell us to get ready because Madam is pregnant."
Bai Lu put down the scooped rice pudding and looked at the her best friend, assuming she would be as shocked as she was, but she found Ruan Di's calm face instead.
"I see," Ruan Di put down her tea cup, "Gather our maids and follow me to Mother's courtyard. Lyo, you go to Butler Hu's place and told him to bring the things I bought last month. Meet us in Mother's courtyard."
Ruan Di stood up and Bai Lu understood anything further wasn't her business, "Then I won't disturb you, I'll go-"
"Lulu, come with me."
Bai Lu: ???
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What in alternate universe was this?
Bai Lu thought she was confused enough, but nope, her best friend proved she was wrong.
"Remember to discard the sharp objects. Make sure you tape the fur tightly to the chairs."
Some maids were holding the chairs while the rest taped the furs, earlier the servants lifted most furniture and redundant ornament out the room and were currently arranging the outer room and yard following Butler Hu's instructions.
Ruan Di was in the middle of a busy yet orderly room. It felt wrong for Bai Lu standing in Madam Ruan's room, but Ruan Di dragged her there. Her piercing gaze discouraged her to flee.
"It's important for the pregnant mother to have an open space, don't have too many things in her room because she might bump into it and endanger the baby.
"Besides, with a minimum of stuff, it's easier to spot if there's something weird or new. Anything out of place must be taken out immediately. Villains might put some incense or abortion medicine and disguise it as a daily appliance.
"Lulu, are you listening to me?"
"Uh?"
"I told you Villains might put some incense or abortion medicine and disguise it as a daily appliance, so we must always be vigilant. Only trust a close confidant, check the food and things on hourly basis and for food, it's better to have a small kitchen set up in the courtyard," Ruan Di explained slowly, "Do you understand now?"
"No, no. I hear you, I do," Bai Lu answered, then looked at her in confusion. "I just don't understand why you're telling me this. And how can you know so much stuff about pregnancy? You act like you know your Mother is pregnant."
Ruan Di smiled mysteriously, "You'll thank me later."