0p0 Chapter 156 Misunderstanding Beichen
Chapter 156 Misunderstanding Beichen
As night quietly fell and the city lights twinkled like stars, Su Yuning and Ye Beichen sat facing each other, enjoying a sumptuous dinner together. However, after each cozy meal, Ye Beichen seemed to be urged on by an invisible force, and his actions became hurried.
He quickly stood up, deftly put on his black coat, and without even glancing back at Su Yuning, strode hurriedly towards the door. The door slammed shut behind him, leaving Su Yuning alone at the dining table, staring in bewilderment in the direction he had gone.
This wasn't the first time this had happened. Every time after a meal, Ye Beichen would leave home in this hurried manner, and often wouldn't return until late at night. Initially, Su Yuning was very puzzled by Ye Beichen's behavior. She couldn't help but wonder to herself, "Could it be that Ye Beichen really has extremely important business that requires his personal attention? Otherwise, why would he leave so frequently and in such a hurry?"
However, the moment this thought crossed her mind, she immediately shook her head in denial. She knew very well that Ye Beichen's shop had many well-trained guards, as well as the exceptionally intelligent and capable Xuan Yuan Rong'er.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't need to be personally involved in those daily affairs so frequently! So, what is it that makes Ye Beichen leave home in such a hurry every night? The more Su Yuning thought about it, the more suspicious things seemed.
Filled with doubt, one evening, Su Yuning finally couldn't suppress her curiosity and secretly followed Ye Beichen out. She was extremely cautious the whole way, afraid of being discovered. Finally, to her surprise, Ye Beichen arrived at the Princess's residence. He effortlessly pushed a wheelchair out, and inside sat a young and beautiful woman.
As night fell and the city lights came on, the sounds of bustling activity rose and fell. Ye Beichen, a smile on his face, gently pushed the elegant wheelchair forward. The girl in the wheelchair was like a blooming flower, delicate and beautiful. They strolled together through the lively, bustling night market.
Ye Beichen's gaze remained fixed on the girl beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting affection. At each stall they passed, he would carefully ask if she had anything she liked. When he saw the delicious-looking snacks, he bought them without hesitation, handing them to her and watching her savor them with satisfaction, a smile unconsciously spreading across his face.
Not only that, Ye Beichen would also patiently accompany the girl to choose all kinds of exquisite jewelry. He would carefully examine each piece of jewelry, and then pick out the one that best suited the girl and gently put it on her slender wrist or neck, attracting the attention of passersby who would cast envious glances.
However, in a corner not far away, a pair of eyes were silently watching all of this. Su Yuning clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. Her eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the scene before her, feeling as if a thousand tiny needles were piercing her heart at once, an unbearable pain.
She never imagined that Ye Beichen, who had always been so caring and attentive to her, would have a new lover outside. Moreover, this woman seemed to have a close relationship with Ye Beichen, and their intimate actions pierced Su Yuning's heart even more.
What shocked and disbelieved her even more was that her close sister-in-law seemed to know the truth about the matter but chose to deliberately conceal it. Su Yuning felt like a fool, kept in the dark and completely unaware.
Anger, disappointment, sadness… countless complex emotions surged into her heart like a tide, intertwining and entangled, making it almost impossible for Su Yuning to breathe. Her face instantly turned extremely gloomy, and her once bright eyes lost their luster, leaving only a grayness.
Finally, Su Yuning could no longer bear it. She turned around abruptly and hurriedly ran towards home. Tears blurred her vision along the way, and the pain in her heart surged like a flood bursting its banks.
Upon arriving home, Su Yuning rushed straight to her room without even taking off her shoes. A loud bang echoed as she slammed the door shut, then quickly locked it from the inside. She leaned against the door, her body slowly sliding down the door panel until she collapsed onto the cold floor.
When Ye Beichen returned late at night as usual, he went straight to Su Yuning's room to find her. However, this time he was not greeted by that familiar smiling face, but by a tightly closed door and a cold rejection. No matter how anxiously he called out and explained from outside the door, claiming that there was a huge misunderstanding, Su Yuning inside remained silent and unmoved.
Looking at his wife's slightly puffed cheeks and furrowed brows, Ye Beichen felt a surge of helplessness wash over him. He gently shook his head, letting out a long sigh, as if trying to expel all his pent-up frustrations with that breath. Then, he silently turned and walked heavily towards the door, intending to find a quiet place to drink alone and temporarily forget his troubles.
It was quite a coincidence, really. Just then, Gu Wanfeng was busy dealing with various social obligations in the restaurant. Holding his wine glass, he was exchanging pleasantries with the people around him with a smile when he inadvertently turned his head and his gaze suddenly fell on a somewhat lonely and desolate figure in the corner. Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Ye Beichen sitting there alone, pouring himself a glass of wine with a melancholy expression.
Seeing this, Gu Wanfeng's heart stirred. He put down his wine glass, apologized to the people around him, and walked towards the corner where Ye Beichen was. When he got closer, he pulled over a stool and sat down with a swift and decisive motion, just as he always was in his daily life.
"Hey! What's wrong, bro? You look so worried, like you have a lot on your mind. What happened? Why are you so unhappy?" Gu Wanfeng said, looking Ye Beichen up and down with concern, as if trying to find some clues from his expression and demeanor.
Hearing his friend's familiar voice and concerned inquiry, Ye Beichen remained silent for a moment, then let out a long sigh. After a while, he slowly raised his head, glanced at Gu Wanfeng, and said with a wry smile, "Sigh, well, as the saying goes, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public. My family matters... it's better not to talk about them." After saying this, Ye Beichen lowered his head again, staring blankly at the wine glass in front of him, still looking utterly helpless.
Seeing this, Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but laugh out loud and teased, "Haha, this is really interesting! Just the other day, Zhao Shouyi was so angry with his wife that he had a splitting headache. Could it be that you've had the same experience?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen shook his head with a bitter face and replied irritably, "I don't even know what I did wrong! She suddenly locked herself in her room for no reason, and no matter how much I knocked and called, she just wouldn't answer me. Tell me, I didn't marry a gentle and virtuous wife, I practically invited home a difficult ancestor to serve!"
Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, teasing with a half-smile, "Hey, Brother Beichen, could it be that your charming and philandering ways have been exposed?" Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with astonishment and grievance. He quickly waved his hands in denial, "Oh dear, Brother Wanfeng, don't talk nonsense! That's not true at all! To tell you the truth, a few days ago, that young lady accidentally wandered into the hunting grounds and was unfortunately injured by my mount. It's only right and proper that I take care of her for a while. I originally thought of telling Yu Ning about this, but I was worried that she would overthink things. Who would have thought it would turn out like this?"
After hearing his explanation, Gu Wanfeng nodded thoughtfully, indicating her understanding. She then asked, "In that case, what are your plans? We can't keep going on like this." Ye Beichen helplessly rubbed his temples with his right hand and sighed, "There's no other way right now. I can only find a suitable opportunity to explain everything to Yu Ning in detail."
Meanwhile, on the other side, Su Yuning stayed alone in her room. After her emotions gradually calmed down, she calmed down and carefully pondered the matter. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that there seemed to be more to the story. After a night of deep thought, she finally made up her mind. The next morning, she would quietly follow Ye Beichen, wanting to find out the truth for herself.
The next day, while it was still early, Su Yuning tiptoed after Ye Beichen, carefully following him until they reached the vicinity of the princess's residence again. Ye Beichen paused briefly before stepping into the residence. A short while later, he emerged, carrying an exquisite bamboo basket, seemingly filled with various nourishing delicacies. At that moment, a relieved smile graced Ye Beichen's face.
Seeing this, Su Yuning became even more puzzled. Fortunately, a thought struck her, and she quickly stepped forward to stop Princess Wan'er, who was about to leave. She told her what she had seen and heard, asking the princess to clear up her doubts. Princess Wan'er covered her mouth and chuckled after hearing this, then gently explained to Su Yuning, "So that's what happened! A few days ago, Young Master Ye accidentally injured this young lady with his horse while hunting. Out of guilt and a sense of duty, he naturally came to take good care of her for a while."
At this moment, Su Yuning finally came to her senses as if waking from a dream. Her heart felt as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through, and she suddenly understood! It turned out that she had been swayed by her emotions and made a big mistake in a moment of impulsiveness, wronging Ye Beichen! Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel ashamed. Her cheeks instantly turned as red as ripe apples, and she secretly regretted it, blaming herself for so easily becoming suspicious of the person she loved.
As night fell and the city lights began to twinkle, Ye Beichen finished his busy day and slowly walked towards home. When he reached his doorstep, he was surprised to find Su Yuning standing there quietly, like a flower bud about to bloom, beautiful yet shy. Su Yuning's face was flushed, her head bowed, her hands nervously fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. She whispered, "I'm sorry, darling, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you without listening to your explanation." Her voice was barely audible, but the guilt within it was palpable.
Seeing this, Ye Beichen quickly stepped forward and embraced Su Yuning tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his own body. He gently stroked Su Yuning's hair and softly comforted her, "Silly girl, don't say that. Actually, it's my fault. I should have told you the truth sooner, so you wouldn't have overthinked it."
Hearing Ye Beichen's words, Su Yuning raised her head slightly, her clear, watery eyes fixed on him, and asked with curiosity, "Then... how did you know I was angry with you about this?" Ye Beichen smiled slightly and replied in a relaxed tone, "Actually, I already noticed that you were secretly following me. But, as the saying goes, a clear conscience fears no accusation. I have a clear conscience, so naturally I didn't pay much attention to it."
Since that day, Su Yuning and Ye Beichen have both come to deeply understand the importance of mutual trust and understanding. They cherish their hard-won love even more, becoming increasingly careful and caring in their daily interactions. Gradually, their feelings for each other deepened, surpassing even their previous bond. Whether in stormy weather or under the bright sun, they always walk hand in hand, together writing their own romantic chapter.