Chapter 674: Nan Feng is Captured_1
Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Nan Feng is Captured_1
If Nan Feng had clarified everything with him earlier, things might have turned out differently, at least Yu Peng would have been mentally prepared.
“Anyway, it’s already a done deal that I won’t marry him. He knows,” Xue Ling appeared quite nonchalant, then exhaled a sigh, “My heart is not with him. I was bound to leave one day.”
“But you shouldn’t have given him hope in the first place,” said Nan Feng, “this is highly irresponsible of you. Also, how will Yu Peng explain this to his family and friends?”
Xue Ling seemed frustrated: “I don’t know, I hadn’t thought about all this. I was thinking early this morning, marrying him would be torture for both of us. I’d be a wife, stuck at home every day. I’d get sick of it and would want to run away someday, so I just took a step ahead and left.”
“How do you know that getting married is torture? What if married life suits you better? How would you know if you don’t try it out?”
Xue Ling, leaning on the counter: “There’s even a need to try this situation? After trying, I would be a married woman and would have even less freedom in the future.”
Having said that, Xue Ling picked up her bundle again, “I have nowhere else to go so I came to you. Won’t you help me out?”
Nan Feng shook her head: “Xue Ling, I really can’t take you in right now. Maybe in the future, but definitely not now.”
Xiaoqing also chimed in, “Yes, what if Brother Yu Peng comes looking and finds you here? He would blame us, claiming we were accomplices. You should go back and get married. No matter what, get married first and then decide. Don’t leave Brother Yu Peng alone to face the interrogations of all his relatives and friends, he’d be heartbroken.”
Picking up her bag, Xue Ling decided to leave. “Fine, if you won’t take me in, I won’t stay here to be nagged into going back. I’ll find an inn to stay in and cool off for a while.”
“Hey, Xue Ling, you…” Xiaoqing tried to stop her, but it was too late. Xue Ling had run off in no time.
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County.
As he was about to get married, Yu Peng was so excited he had stayed up the entire night, and had even awoken before dawn.
The previous day, he had alerted the sedan bearers and household staff to be ready early today, to check everything and ensure that everything goes smoothly.
So, his house was now gradually bustling with activity. The pigs were being slaughtered, the tables were being arranged, lanterns and festival streamers were being hung, painting a picture of joy and happiness.
Yu Peng continually visualized the moment he would see Xue Ling. He imagined her in a bright red wedding gown, stepping out of the house, and entering the sedan under his guidance. From that moment on, they would face any storm together, hand in hand.
“Master Yu, this is bad, very bad,” exclaimed the matchmaker who was assigned to help Xue Ling, in a panic half an hour before the groom was due to leave the house, “Master Yu, the bride… the bride has disappeared!”
“Gone?” Yu Peng asked urgently, “What do you mean by “gone”? Did she go somewhere to play? She usually knows her limits. Please go back and check again, she might be out by the time you get there.”
“No, Master Yu,” the matchmaker handed a piece of paper to Yu Peng, “Master Yu, here is a note left by the bride.”
Yu Peng took the note in confusion, then unfolded it. As he read the contents, his mind went blank.
Yu Peng, I am sorry. I can’t marry you. I have never… I have never liked you. This is all my fault. I hope you find another good woman to marry. Xue Ling.
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