Xu Yi finally relaxed, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye. “As long as she’s fine.” A brief smile crossed his face before disappearing, as he worried about what might happen next.
Jin Yu remained silent, leaving Xu Yi feeling desperate. Did she not care that he was to marry another woman? Had he said something wrong? Xu Yi suppressed his emotions, “You have nothing to say to me?”
Jin Yu lowered her eyes and asked flatly, “Who is the woman you are betrothed to?”
Xu Yi’s eyes brightened with hope, “It’s Boss Miao from the town.”
Jin Yu furrowed her brow, her voice calm and emotionless, “Does her family have concubines?”
Xu Yi blinked in confusion. “I heard they have no wife, only two concubines. My mother said I would be the main wife.” An unease grew in his heart.
“I understand. Congratulations, Young Master Xu,” Jin Yu said flatly. Her main wife, Yun Mei, had already ended his engagement, making this a satisfactory outcome.
Xu Yi’s mood plummeted, tears welling in his eyes, “Why? You know I’ve always loved you.”
Jin Yu sighed and finally said, “You shouldn’t have come here. You can still leave now.” She stood to walk out, “Zhao Manager, escort Young Master Xu out.”
The manager quickly entered upon hearing the instruction, hesitating, “Miss…”
“Send Young Master Xu out,” Jin Yu’s voice turned sharp.
“Yes, yes, Miss,” the manager lowered her head and turned to Xu Yi, “Young Master Xu, please.”
Xu Yi, trembling slightly, followed the manager out, with Hua Yan anxiously by his side.
Watching them leave, Jin Yu sighed softly and instructed her servants, “No one is to speak of Young Master Xu’s visit to the Jin residence.” She couldn’t ruin his reputation or let him suffer the same fate as Yun Mei.
“Yes, Miss.”
Jin Yu recalled Xu Yi’s gentle smile, which was brighter than when he cried.
