A time-travel story where I forcefully marry the leading lady in a film/TV series!

Seeing this, Zhuang Hanyan walked to the chair next to him and slowly sat down, completely adopting an elegant demeanor of "I'm not afraid to ask you any questions."

Wei Tingyu knew, of course, that Zhuang Hanyan would still use a fake excuse to fob him off. But that made no difference to him, because what he needed to test now was whether Zhuang Hanyan's excuse was perfect enough and whether it had any flaws.

At this moment, Wei Tingyu was actually asking Zhuang Hanyan questions under the pretext of filling in any gaps in her knowledge.

However, this matter cannot be discussed openly with Zhuang at the moment.

And so, the two people, each with their own thoughts, began a rather peculiar dialogue.

"How did you escape?" Wei Tingyu picked up the still-warm tea on the table, took a sip, and then looked at Zhuang Hanyan and asked.

"..." However, Zhuang Hanyan did not answer him directly. Instead, she stared at the snowflakes falling outside the door, revealing a thoughtful and sorrowful expression. After a few seconds, she slowly spoke.

"I will never forget that day!" Zhuang Hanyan's voice was filled with fear and panic, and even her beautiful voice was very unsteady.

"That gang of thieves broke into the house with knives..."

"It was my uncle and aunt... who shielded me from their knives... who held them back..."

"It gave me a glimmer of hope!"

As she spoke, Zhuang Hanyan's already thin shoulders trembled visibly, as if she had truly returned to those dangerous and terrifying days.

"They died so tragically... all to save me..."

After speaking, Zhuang Hanyan even slowly lowered her head, her eyes seemingly losing their luster, looking more like a pitiful girl with no hope for life.

Wei Tingyu was stunned by her current performance!

As expected of the female lead handpicked by the system! Her acting skills alone completely surpass those so-called star actors of later generations!

Even seasoned actors with decades of experience might not be able to outperform this young lady in her current performance.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. For Zhuang Hanyan at this point, once the play started, there was no chance to stop it; she had to keep performing.

One mistake could plunge her into an abyss of no return!

In a sense, Zhuang Hanyan is truly putting on a show with her life at this moment!

“This capital city has thousands of houses and households! Even people with their families who return to the capital will inevitably have to ask around and take many detours!” Of course, while Wei Tingyu was feeling sentimental, his immediate goal was to help Zhuang Hanyan fill in every possible loophole in her words, so he continued to speak.

"How could a young girl like you, who has been away from the capital for over a decade, recognize the location of this manor? And how could you possibly faint at the very entrance of this manor by such a coincidence?"

It has to be said that this coincidence is truly hard to believe! If someone were to seize upon this point and continue to investigate, they might actually find some flaws.

"This...is not hard to find out...cough cough." Zhuang Hanyan hadn't thought of this before, so she was stunned for a moment after hearing Wei Tingyu's words.

However, being clever, she was only stunned for a moment before she quickly realized what was happening.

After quickly making up an excuse, he immediately covered his mouth and pretended to cough violently.

After witnessing Zhuang Hanyan's acting skills, Wei Tingyu was even more impressed with his talent.

Although she was somewhat surprised by the unexpected issue, she quickly and cleverly used her incomplete recovery from her injuries to change the subject.

Not bad! Logically speaking, for a wild girl who grew up in the countryside to have such reaction speed and mental fortitude, it's definitely not something her wicked uncle and aunt taught her.

All I can say is that Zhuang Hanyan is exceptionally talented!

He can be described as a born master of palace intrigue!

Fortunately, she is kind-hearted by nature, so she only uses this talent for self-preservation and revenge, and does not use it to harm others.

"What did the bandits who killed your uncle and aunt look like? What were they dressed like?" Wei Tingyu changed the subject, turning the question back to the non-existent bandits, "Tell me more about them!"

"There were seven or eight people in total, babbling incoherently, I couldn't understand them..."

“Their faces were normal, but they were all dressed in dark blue clothes and had some strange tattoos on their bodies.”

Upon hearing Wei Tingyu's question, Zhuang Hanyan resumed her reminiscing expression. She even seemed to be suppressing her fear as she recalled everything that had happened that day.

A tear slid down her cheek.

Seeing this scene, Wei Tingyu inwardly cried out that he couldn't bear it! Who could bear to continue asking questions?

Just by looking at Zhuang Hanyan's expression, any mentally sound man would feel that it would be a terrible sin to continue asking her questions!

"It's been so many days, I'm shocked to see you again!" However, Wei Tingyu could only suppress his reluctance and continue to ask, "Third Miss, you remember very clearly!"

"My aunt and uncle have no children of their own, but they treat me like their own daughter!"

"Of course I will etch the faces of these villains into my heart!"

"If they are arrested and brought to justice in the future, I will be able to identify them!"

Zhuang Hanyan felt helpless at this moment. She had basically used all her skills! But the Duke of Wei in front of her seemed completely unmoved by her pitiful appearance and still had that indifferent expression.

This made him very wary, but at the same time it also stirred up a competitive spirit within him.

At this moment, Zhuang Hanyan had a premonition that although the Duke of Wei seemed to be investigating the ins and outs of the matter, there seemed to be an inexplicable emotion hidden in his questions.

Of course, at this moment she was certain that Wei Tingyu was not just curious about gossip, which was why he insisted on hearing her talk about these things.

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Chapter 215 Calling someone "son-in-law" without permission? Zhuang Hanyan's heart is in turmoil!

"Third Miss!" Just as Zhuang Hanyan was silently speculating, Wei Tingyu turned his head straight around, his deep eyes fixed on hers, and asked, "Do you have anything else you're hiding?"

The moment their eyes met, Zhuang Hanyan's heart pounded violently as if struck by lightning.

Because from the look in Wei Tingyu's eyes, she could clearly sense what he was thinking; it was obvious that he didn't believe what she had just said at all.

Wei Tingyu's gaze was like intense sunlight shining directly into the dark bottom of a pool. Zhuang Hanyan even felt that all the secrets she carried could not escape his eyes!

But the arrow is already on the bowstring, and there's no turning back!

Zhuang Hanyan suppressed her panic but did not look away. Instead, she bravely met Wei Tingyu's gaze.

At the same time, she said, "This humble woman is ignorant, but I will speak frankly and without reservation! I would not dare to deceive the Duke!"

"I am but a humble woman with little influence, and I fear that this matter will be forgotten by the authorities over time, and they will no longer investigate it diligently!"

"I beg Your Excellency to trouble yourself and urge the Dali Temple to apprehend the ruthless bandit as soon as possible and bring justice to my uncle and aunt!"

“Cough… cough… cough…”

Looking at Zhuang Hanyan, who was coughing softly with her lips covered by a silk scarf, Wei Tingyu finally withdrew his probing gaze.

Sure enough, I don't need to worry about making up stories!

Putting everything else aside, Zhuang Hanyan could absolutely fool the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice with the pre-prepared excuses she had made up.

Of course, we can't let this little girl relax too much right now, because Wei Tingyu, who has read the plot, knows that Zhuang Hanyan's danger has only just begun.

There were quite a few things happening inside and outside the company that were aimed at her afterwards!

"If Miss San still has something to hide, I'm afraid she won't be able to keep it hidden for more than a few days!" Thinking of this, Wei Tingyu slowly stood up, then looked at Zhuang Hanyan who was still pretending to cough beside him and said a few words.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Hanyan stopped coughing and silently turned her head to glance cautiously at Wei Tingyu.

At this moment, she was indeed very wary, since it was obvious that her words had not completely fooled the Duke.

However, the moment their eyes met, Wei Tingyu softly said, "Farewell!"

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the house.

"Take care, son-in-law!" Shu Hong greeted Wei Tingyu with a slight bow as he came out.

Wei Tingyu simply nodded slightly, and in his heart, he was even more satisfied with the clever maid, Shuhong.

This young lady calling herself "son-in-law" is definitely a helpful move!

"What did you call him 887?" Of course, Zhuang Hanyan heard this question as well. After seeing Wei Tingyu walk into the courtyard, she quickly followed and then asked Shu Hong with a slight frown.

"Son-in-law!" Shu Hong was taken aback, then blinked and said.

"What son-in-law?" Zhuang Hanyan was completely dumbfounded! How could Wei Tingyu be related to her Zhuang family? Which daughter of the family did he marry?

"Miss..." Seeing Zhuang Hanyan's bewildered expression, Shuhong knew that her young mistress was just having a moment of confusion, so she quickly said, "Just now, the Duke carried you all the way back to your room..."

"Many servants saw this! Besides, our other son-in-law, Master Fu, also saw it!"

"It'll definitely get out... and then the Duke will actually take you into his household!"

Of course, Shu Hong's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, her head lowering further and further as she shrugged, no longer daring to look at Zhuang Hanyan. After all, many people could guess how things would unfold, but it wouldn't be good to say it out loud.

Especially when talking about her own gossip and romantic affairs in front of a young lady who had just returned home and was still unmarried, Shuhong realized that she had been talking too much.

However, Zhuang Hanyan had no time to investigate Shu Hong's thoughts; instead, her mind was filled with what Shu Hong had just said.

Because it makes perfect sense! If the fact that Wei Tingyu carried him into the boudoir in his arms were to be leaked, then their marriage would essentially be announced to the world!

No! At that moment, Zhuang Hanyan suddenly realized something even more important.

That's the Jade-Faced Fox Gentleman! He once said he would repay the debt of saving his life by offering himself to him.

Moreover, she had made a promise to him, saying that if the Jade-Faced Fox Gentleman was still willing to marry her after she finished her business at home, she would agree to the marriage!

But if I were to actually marry into the Duke's mansion now, what would happen to the handsome but cunning young man?

You have to understand, he's a top-tier expert! If he were to unleash his fury... it could trigger an unimaginable and enormous crisis!

No! I still need to keep my distance from the Duke of Wei!

Lest I end up becoming a victim of the Jade-Faced Fox Gentleman's sword before I've even achieved my goal of revenge!