As if fulfilling his wish, the door slowly opened, and the first thing that appeared was Hua Zhi's face that had been haunting him. He involuntarily took two steps forward.
The nobles behind him who had come to join in the fun looked at each other in bewilderment. The fact that the Hua family had a concubine was already a disgrace to their ancestors, and Hua Zhi actually came in person to see the bride off? Based on her previous personality, she didn't seem like someone who would be so easy to talk to!
Hua Zhi did not allow anyone else to come forward. The only people who came with her were her own maid, Hua Yan, and Nanny Li who came to testify.
She was full of impatience, so she acted more simply and roughly.
"It is said that a girl from the Hua family admires Master Feng's talent and would rather be his concubine than let him succeed."
Feng Changyu really thought Hua Zhi was praising him, and he subconsciously straightened his chest. The people behind him couldn't help laughing. Hahaha, talent, Feng Changyu has talent? Hahaha, the talent of sleeping with women? The lady's words are not actually a compliment, right? !
"I have the heart to help others achieve their goals, so I won't do anything to break up a couple. However, the Hua family cannot bear the bad reputation, so I'm sorry to bother you, Madam Li."
Nanny Li stepped forward and spoke softly but loudly, "I have just experienced this. Hua Yan is a virgin. I am willing to guarantee this with my reputation."
Hua Zhi leaned slightly towards Nanny Li, and her eyes on Feng Changyu were not so polite. "I don't know where those unpleasant words came from, but Master Feng should know it best."
Feng Changyu didn't have any brains at all at this moment, and immediately said: "Of course, Hua Yan and I were emotional and reasonable, and we never crossed the line."
"I feel relieved knowing that Master Feng respects Hua Yan so much. Even if she doesn't have a family to return to, she will be loved by Master Feng. There are not many people who are willing to abandon their family and become a concubine for you."
This seemed a little wrong. Feng Changyu was brainless but the others were still there, so someone asked, "May I ask what you mean by that, young lady?"
Hua Zhi showed the contract, "From now on, Hua Yan has nothing to do with the Hua family. This contract is proof that she agreed to it, and the old lady of the Zhu family is a witness."
Feng Changyu's face changed drastically. His ultimate goal was not just to take a concubine!
"Isn't it said that older girls should help others achieve their goals..."
"I'll do it." Hua Zhi raised the corners of her lips. "But the Hua family has its own rules. This is the price she should pay. The Hua family doesn't have any girls who are concubines. I think Master Feng will love Hua Yan more because she doesn't have her family to rely on."
"..." Feng Changyu was brought up in an aristocratic family after all, so he understood Hua Zhi's plan at this moment. She first made him personally bear the innocence of Hua Yan, indirectly clearing the stigma of the Hua family, and then kicked Hua Yan out of the Hua family to make clear the Hua family's attitude towards the matter, and used words to trap him. Even if he was tired of Hua Yan in the future, he could not do anything to her, after all, she gave up her family for him.
But this was completely contrary to his purpose! What he wanted was never Hua Yan, but Hua Zhi!
"Hua Yan, go ahead. We won't see you off." Hua Zhi sneered. She was so gorgeous no matter how they looked at her. The young masters glanced at her, reluctant to look away but also afraid of attracting Hua Zhi's attention and thinking they were bullying the Hua family.
At this moment, they really wanted to draw a clear line between themselves and Feng Changyu.
His gaze accidentally fell on Hua Yan. He didn't know whether she was aggrieved or annoyed. She blushed and looked stubborn. She actually looked a bit like Hua Zhi!
The same thought popped up in the minds of several people at the same time. Is this what Feng Changyu likes about Hua Yan? No, if he really likes Hua Yan, why would he look so disappointed now
etc!
Stealing a chicken but losing the rice? Could this guy have come up with that idea? The person who came up with the idea must have a grudge against Feng Changyu. Given the girl's personality, if he really wanted to be a couple with the girl from the Hua family, would he dare to seduce her? What's more, he wanted to make her a concubine!
Everyone looked at each other and took a step back at the same time, keeping a distance from Feng Changyu. They really wanted the young lady to look at them more, but not under the current circumstances.
Accompanied by her personal maid, Hua Yan carried the package and endured the humiliation as she got into the sedan chair. Hua Zhi watched coldly, without any sympathy for the maid. Some things could not be accomplished by Hua Yan alone. If she had reported the matter at the beginning, it would never have come to this.
"Girl, I..."
Feng Changyu was unwilling to accept this outcome. Just as he was about to pester Hua Zhi again, she turned around and went into the house. The door slammed shut. She didn't even have the patience to listen to the rest of his words.
Hua Yan heard the noise, lifted the curtain and looked towards the door. She felt inexplicably sad. There was no place for her in the Hua family anymore.
"Why are you crying? If you don't want to follow me, just go back." Feng Changyu was already very angry, and he became even more annoyed when he saw Hua Yan's look when he turned around.
Without Hua Zhi, the quail-like nobles suddenly became active. One of them came forward and put his arm around Feng Changyu's shoulder and laughed, "What's the matter? The eldest lady said that you should love Hua Yan more to repay her sincerity to you."
Feng Changyu felt a pain in his chest after hearing this. He pushed the man aside and climbed onto the horse. "What are you still standing there for? Carry the man back."
Inside the sedan, Hua Yan was crying like rain. She didn't know why she was crying. She had gotten what she wanted, had escaped from the hopeless Hua family, and had obtained the silver she wanted, but she just couldn't control her tears.
It's okay, she will live a good life, she will use the money to buy a shop, her husband will have an empty child, and she will give birth to his first son, and all the suffering and humiliation she has endured will be worth it.
Hua Zhi entered the gate and found that the old lady and the ladies of each room were all there, even Madam Zhu was not left behind.
"Why are you all here?" Hua Zhi walked closer with a smile, "But do you think I'm too heartless?"
The old lady wiped her eyes and said, "This is already the best result. The Hua family's stigma has been cleared and it will not affect other girls. We did not hold back on anything she wanted to take away. This is also our last bit of love for her."
"It's more than just love. The eldest lady seems to be ruthless, but she is very protective of the girl from the Hua family." The rule-abiding Nanny Li rarely interrupted, "The eldest lady used her words to control the young master. As long as he still cares about his face, the girl will have support in the backyard. Who would want to be a heartless person? Even if she pretends, she has to pretend to be affectionate."
The fourth wife's eyes were swollen from crying, and Hua Yan's mother bowed deeply to Hua Zhi.
How could Hua Zhi accept the courtesy of the elders? She avoided it and helped the man up herself. She turned around and said, "No one can stop someone who is determined to move up. Fourth uncle and grandmother, please don't blame auntie."
The old lady sighed, "I understand. If you are too ambitious, you will find ways to get what you want. Don't blame me. I can't blame you."
The haggard mother finally couldn't hold back and burst into tears.