This provoked Liang Fu, who snorted and said sarcastically, “Do you believe her? A noble lady from a prestigious family would really seek help from us?”
Seeing him respond as she had hoped, Huo Rou felt more at ease. She gently shook her head and said, “Cousin, Ning is already so pitiful. Can’t you be a bit more tolerant?” She cleverly referenced how, during the years of humiliation by Ning Ruan, people had advised Liang Fu to be patient, a sentiment he despised.
Liang Fu bristled at the mention of “tolerance,” wanting to retaliate against Ruan Ning, but she interjected, “Good sister, Chongsi has been kind to me. I was the one who wronged him. If anyone should be patient, it should be me.”
Though not very smart, she was always on guard against Huo Rou and deliberately said things contrary to Huo Rou’s intentions.
The small flame of rage in Liang Fu was extinguished as he looked suspiciously at Ruan Ning, wondering if she had truly changed.
Against the bright white snow, he saw two young girls before him, one enchanting and one gentle, like blooming begonia flowers. Liang Fu recalled the historical practice of having a wife and a concubine, and he unconsciously swallowed.
Huo Rou felt blocked inside. Was she truly transformed or just becoming smarter? She concluded that even if Ruan Ning had changed, given the humiliation she had suffered, she would never let her off.
Huo Rou softly said, “Ning, your temperament has changed so much that I barely recognize you.” This was also a reminder to Liang Fu that she might be pretending. Ruan Ning quickly responded, “In the past, I was spoiled at home and did many wrong things. After this ordeal, I suddenly understood many principles. From now on, I will definitely turn over a new leaf and become a better person.”
Liang Fu was moved again; indeed, she had changed dramatically, almost reborn. Even her appearance now seemed more attractive than before.
Huo Rou noticed Liang Fu’s expression and sneered inwardly. Before she could speak, Ruan Ning grabbed her, pale and tearful: “Sister, I’m so cold, my stomach hurts, I’m so scared…”
