The man was clearly holding back his sadness as he spoke. Elder Wu’s eyes reddened.
“Master, it’s my fault! It’s all my fault! I was the one who went in to serve the young miss a meal, and when I saw that she wasn’t resisting, I wanted to approach her. Who could have guessed that even though she was okay when I first approached her, she would suddenly start screaming and pushing me away after a minute of calmness? The second young master saw Miss rushing out and running around. He was afraid she would get hurt, so he tried to persuade her to go back.”
The servant explained the situation as she cried. As she spoke, she kept looking over at Wu Pingting. Her eyes were filled with worry and self-blame. She was not lying.
Seeing how sad she was, Nuannuan said, “In the future, everyone should avoid her. Stay far away from her, and don’t talk to her. Leave her alone.”
The maid blinked and looked at Nangong Nuannuan, her tears filled with rebellion already.
Wu Zongxu frowned. “Grandpa, she’s…”
“She’s your sister’s idol.”
Wu Zongxu was stunned for a moment before his face turned red in delight.
“Y-you’re Miss Nangong?”
“Nuannuan, Chi Yang, allow me to introduce you two. This is my second grandson, Wu Zongxu.”
Nangong Nuannuan and Chi Yang nodded slightly at Wu Zongxu, who politely greeted Chi Yang first. “Hello, Lieutenant General Chi Yang!”
After greeting him, Wu Zongxu looked at Nangong Nuannuan and asked, “Miss Nangong, you’re the person my sister admires most in the world. Our family paid close attention to the time you saved those poisoned people. C-can you help my sister?”
Nangong Nuannuan looked at Wu Pingting, who was looking at her in horror through the television cabinet, and nodded. “I can only guarantee you that I’ll try my best.”
“Thank you!”
“Now, everyone, please leave. Don’t bother her.”
Nangong Nuannuan gave her orders. Wu Zongxu looked reluctant. “But…”
“Everyone, get out.”
Elder Wu called Nangong Nuannuan over. Even if he did not completely believe in her yet, he tried his best to give her his full trust. After all, other than death, there was no outcome worse than her current state.
After everyone abided by her orders and left, Elder Wu brought Nangong Nuannuan and Chi Yang to their rooms.
These two were important guests, so them visiting the Wu family was a big deal. Therefore, the Wu family received Nangong Nuannuan with the highest standards.
After Elder Wu brought Nuannuan and Chi Yang to their residence, a few days passed before Wu Pingting’s brother, Wu Zongyang, returned.
Wu Zongyang and Wu Pingting were the children of Wu Jingcheng, Elder Wu’s second son. This was the second time Nangong Nuannuan was meeting Wu Jingcheng. Previously, at the Jiang District auction, Elder Wu had brought his two grandchildren with him.
After exchanging pleasantries, Wu Zongxu could not help but say, “Pingting has been alone in the living room for a long time. Should we go and take a look at her?”
Wu Zongyang said, “Since grandfather asked Miss Nangong to help, let’s do everything Miss Nangong says.”
“But…”
“I know you and Pingting have a good relationship, but I’m her biological brother. How could I ever harm her?”
Wu Zongxu could only remain silent.
Nuannuan and Chi Yang stayed in a secondary building next to Master Wu’s villa. Their surroundings were beautiful, and there was a pond filled with koi fish nearby. Nuannuan paid close attention to what was happening in the main hall of the villa as she invited Old Master Wu, Wu Zongyang, and Wu Zongxu to have some tea with her.
