Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

Gu Jinghuai's words infuriated Yun Shuyao.

In order to protect his cousin, Gu Jinghuai actually reopened old wounds and made sarcastic remarks to her.

Gu Jinghuai was indeed willing to let his cousin suffer a little grievance.

So you think you're the one who should be wronged?

A person who is not loved will have no one care about their feelings.

Continuing to entangle her is pointless; in this life, no one will protect her, she must protect herself.

"Remember to pay the bill for whatever Young Master Gu took from the Linglang Pavilion!"

Yun Shuyao gave a mocking smirk and turned to walk away.

Enjoy this moment of extravagance while you can, because soon you'll be back to being a fallen clan!

Gu Jinghuai frowned unconsciously as he watched Yun Shuyao's departing figure.

She actually called him Prince Gu?

The woman's attitude was clearly problematic. Although she left with negative emotions, it didn't seem like her usual demeanor.

Instead, it gives people a cold and aloof feeling, as if they are ready to give up completely.

Gu Jinghuai felt inexplicably flustered and really wanted to chase after him.

He told Yun Shuyao that what he said earlier was just said in anger, and that he was actually looking forward to marrying her.

He looked at Su Yuyan, who remained silent, and gave her a brief instruction.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you with the wedding dress, cousin. Could you please help me estimate Shuyao's size more accurately?"

Otherwise, if the clothes don't fit properly on the wedding day, it will be a disgrace to the Marquis's family.

Su Yuyan smiled faintly.

"Don't worry, cousin. Go and comfort your future cousin's wife and don't let her get angry anymore."

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinghuai immediately nodded and turned to chase after him.

Su Yuyan stared at the scene, pursing her lips for a long time.

Ultimately, there's a childhood sweetheart relationship between my cousin and Yun Shuyao...

But she still felt uncomfortable.

My cousin, in particular, clearly took their wedding very seriously.

He was so eager to marry a woman, but she didn't like him, regardless of whether it was out of love or something else.

After leaving the guest courtyard, Yun Shuyao went straight to the Lady Hou's place.

For some reason, Gu Jinghuai chased after them from behind.

He grasped Yun Shuyao's wrist, his tone gentle.

"I will escort you back to your residence."

Yun Shuyao tried to shake him off but failed, and with a stern expression, she drew a clear line.

"Doesn't our Duke's mansion have carriages? Do we need you to send us?"

Gu Jinghuai frowned, somewhat puzzled, and asked:

"Why are you so angry this time? What are you doing?"

He didn't even blame Yun Shuyao for threatening to annul the engagement.

Yun Shuyao stared at him intently, then suddenly asked a question.

"Why does Your Highness pretend to be confused when you know the truth?"

"I didn't understand before, but now I'll make way for the Crown Prince and your cousin."

Her words made Gu Jinghuai very uncomfortable.

It's as if she could leave him so easily.

"Is it reasonable for you to mind Yu Yan and be jealous of her?"

Gu Jinghuai suppressed his anger and softened his tone in an attempt to persuade her.

Yun Shuyao curled her lips and said sarcastically:

"You dare say you don't know what she's thinking? Don't you feel anything for her...?"

"Yun Shuyao!"

Gu Jinghuai pursed his lips, somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"I've never minded having so many cousins ​​around you, but you can't even tolerate one Yu Yan?"

Yun Shuyao looked at him in astonishment. When did her cousin start surrounding her?

When she and her cousin met, there were always elders present, okay?

"What do you mean? Are you trying to pin a charge of immorality on me?"

"Only by ruining my reputation can you appear virtuous?"

Gu Jinghuai genuinely didn't care about his cousins. He understood Yun Shuyao; she was only saying these things to cover something up.

"I've heard that your second cousin from the Qin family is your closest associate. Have I questioned you about this?"

Yun Shuyao suddenly fell silent, staring coldly at Gu Jinghuai.

"Are you trying to smear me? My second cousin and I have always just had normal interactions!"

Gu Jinghuai was planning to ruin her reputation so that he would be forced to stop talking about Su Yuyan.

That's really well thought out!

Gu Jinghuai was certain that Yun Shuyao had only ever thought of him.

So he just wanted to confuse the issue and didn't intend to elaborate further.

But he wouldn't let go of Yun Shuyao's wrist.

Gu Jinghuai used his other hand to take out a pair of jade bracelets from his pocket.

Yun Shuyao glanced down and her eyes widened in fury!

It turned out to be the "one step, one sound" that she had carried with her to her death.

Why give it to her again in this life? To remind her how foolish she was in her past life?

Gu Jinghuai held the bracelet, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.

In her past life, after her death, she deeply missed that clear, tinkling sound.

But in her dreams, the scene of Yun Shuyao smashing the jade bracelet would reappear.

So much so that he remained preoccupied with this matter throughout his previous life and after his rebirth.

Gu Jinghuai took out the jade bracelet and waved it in front of Yun Shuyao. The crisp sound made his expression soften.

"This jade bracelet is called 'One Step, One Sound.' From now on, it will make a sound with every step you take, which also means that I, the young master, am thinking of you..."

Gu Jinghuai was not good at coaxing people; in both his lifetimes combined, he had only ever said this one sentence.

It's still a lie!

She knew Gu Jinghuai was just trying to coax her, but she only felt nauseous.

Yun Shuyao didn't believe Gu Jinghuai would waste his time on her; the underlying message was probably that she should stop now.

This bracelet was the source of her past life. This loving lie led her to toil until her death.

Is this an attempt to repeat the same old trick?

They really don't want to put in much effort to lie!

Yun Shuyao stared angrily at the jade bracelet, then after a moment, she turned her gaze away with a sullen face and spoke in a cold voice.

"Your Highness, you should think of someone else. I can't accept this!"

You think you can trick her into being your slave? Dream on!

After saying this, Yun Shuyao ignored Gu Jinghuai's darkening expression, forcefully shook off his hand, and turned to leave.

Gu Jinghuai watched Yun Shuyao's retreating figure and unconsciously clenched the jade bracelet.

He suddenly realized that in this life, whenever he met Yun Shuyao, he would often watch her departing figure.

Having rarely witnessed such a scene in his previous life, Gu Jinghuai felt a strange, inexplicable feeling.

He hesitated for only a moment before putting that ridiculous emotion behind him and turning back to find Su Yuyan to take her measurements.

Yun Shuyao had thrown tantrums before, but she always pretended nothing had happened and let it go.

Yun Shuyao absolutely could not bear to back out of their marriage.

Her unwavering devotion to her beloved was proven by her life.

As for my relationship with my cousin... I will not overstep any boundaries in this life.

Yun Shuyao was overthinking it.

The main house of the Marquis's residence.

No one knows what Yun Shuyao and Lady Hou talked about.

The servants only saw that when the future Crown Princess left, her maid carried a large box of jewelry.

But Lady Hou smashed her favorite cup.

After returning home, Yun Shuyao went to find her mother.

Upon hearing that she had gone to the Marquis's residence on her own initiative, Madam Qin asked with a smile:

"Have you taken the measurements for the wedding dress?"

Yun Shuyao asked directly:

"Mother, did you ask Gu Jinghuai's cousin, Su Yuyan, to help sew my wedding dress?"

Yunmu's smile froze, and she looked at her in confusion.

"No, Mother doesn't know Gu Jinghuai's cousin."

Yesterday, Lady Hou came to see me specifically, suggesting that my cousin make it because of my poor needlework skills.

She sent someone over today specifically to have you take her measurements.

Yun Shuyao's throat tightened, and a strong sense of discomfort welled up inside her.

According to Su Yuyan, it was her mother's request!

Gu Jinghuai would naturally misunderstand her as playing tricks and blame her for making Su Yuyan suffer!

It seems that today's conflict was indeed orchestrated by Su Yuyan and Madam Hou.

Gu Jinghuai felt that she was deliberately making things difficult for Su Yuyan!

Since they've already taken the blame, let them know what real harassment is!

Yun Shuyao had Fu'an hitch up a carriage and headed to Fengyun Tower, a place specializing in buying and selling information!