The clingy concubine ran away, and the sickly prince lost control.

She was waiting for Shen Nanxun.

The Imperial Academy is not closed today, so Shen Nanxun must be inside. She has already sent the servant at the gate to inform him.

The people at the Imperial Academy didn't know that Shen Nanxun's real savior was Luo Qingyan; they all thought she was her savior.

Therefore, Shen Nanxun had no choice but to come out and see her.

Luo Haitang knew that Shen Nanxun didn't like her, but she couldn't let go of him. Besides Shen Nanxun, she probably wouldn't meet anyone better.

The servant also thought that Luo Haitang was Shen Nanxun's savior, so as soon as Luo Haitang arrived, he hurriedly went to inform Shen Nanxun.

But no matter how long they waited, Shen Nan did not come.

The servant comforted her, saying that perhaps Young Master Shen was busy.

Students waited until the afternoon dismissal time at the Imperial College before emerging in small groups.

Shen Nanxun slowly emerged from the Imperial Academy, accompanied by a thin, dark-skinned little boy named Xiaoxingzi.

"Young Master Shen." Although Luo Haitang's back ached from standing and she looked tired, she still waved to Shen Nan as he came looking for her.

"Miss Luo, you are not my savior." Shen Nanxun glared at Luo Haitang.

The servant looked him up and down in surprise.

Every time this young lady came, she would say that she was Young Master Shen's savior. Over time, everyone in the Imperial Academy knew about it.

Why is Young Master Shen saying now that he wasn't his savior?

Luo Haitang looked troubled, but then smiled and said, "Young Master Shen, I have something important to discuss with you. Please, let's talk in private."

"Wait a minute, Miss Luo, you're not my savior, are you?" Shen Nanxun questioned, and many students passing by on their way home from school stopped in their tracks out of curiosity.

They all knew the famous Shen Nanxun, but they had never seen Senior Shen with such an unpleasant expression.

What happened?

Luo Haitang stood there silently.

Seeing that more and more people were gathering, Xiao Xingzi raised her voice and shouted, "She is not Shen Xuechang's savior. She was just a fraudster."

"She's an imposter."

"The real savior, Senior Shen, has been found; it's her sister."

"What? Claiming credit for saving her sister's life?" The students who had gathered around pointed at Luo Haitang and began to discuss.

"Little kid, what nonsense are you talking about?" Luo Haitang tried to scare Xiao Xingzi.

She was furious, and her face suddenly turned bright red.

"Miss Luo, it has already been confirmed that you are not my savior, but my younger sister. To prevent any misunderstandings, I am clarifying this here today. Farewell." Shen Nanxun finished speaking and turned to leave.

Little Xingzi turned around and stuck out her tongue at Luo Haitang, making a face, telling her how dare she come looking for Brother Shen despite Luo Haitang's life-saving grace.

The students who were watching all glared angrily at Luo Haitang and left.

"Let's go, let's go, hurry up." The servant waved his hand dismissively.

Luo Haitang awkwardly took a few steps back, turned around, and heard the sound of a servant spitting at her from behind.

Inside the Imperial College.

"Little Xingzi, thank you." Shen Nanxun patted Little Xingzi's head.

"Brother Shen, you're too kind. I'm just helping Sister Luo Qingyan." Xiao Xingzi looked up and spoke loudly.

Moreover, it's bad for Brother Shen's reputation that a woman dresses up so extravagantly every time she comes to see him.

Brother Shen doesn't like her.

"Your sister Luo Qingyan's Kangning Pavilion is opening soon, let's go there then."

Shen Nanxun laughed, saying it was all his fault for mistaking his savior; otherwise, Luo Qingyan wouldn't have had to submit to Prince Pei. Fortunately, Prince Pei treated her well and was able to help her open the Kangning Pavilion, which was quite a generous gesture.

It's just that Prince Pei's health isn't good. If Luo Qingyan ever needs anything in the future, he will definitely do his best to help.

Upon hearing the sound of spitting behind her, Luo Haitang involuntarily trembled, losing most of her composure.

Shen Nanxun is so heartless. She's liked him for so long for nothing, and she's the sister of her savior. Doesn't she know how to give him some face?

He's a scholar, yet he doesn't understand a thing about human relationships.

In the sweltering summer heat, Luo Haitang's makeup had smudged from waiting outside for so long; the powder she had applied was falling off, and there were dark patches around her eyes.

She could no longer come to the Imperial College to find Shen Nanxun. Thinking of this, she felt like a deflated balloon, her legs weak and her steps unsteady.

"Big sister."

Luo Haitang stared straight ahead, not noticing anyone calling her, until Luo Chengyong tugged at her sleeve and called out again.

"Big sister, what's wrong? Did someone bully you?"

Luo Chengyong noticed that Luo Haitang seemed unwell, as if she had been bullied.

The eldest sister has always been proud and has never suffered any grievances since she was a child. If anyone dares to bully her, she will definitely make them pay.

"It's nothing, it's just that Shen Nanxun refused to help, and I will never come to the Imperial Academy to find him again."

Luo Haitang didn't want Luo Chengyong to know about the embarrassing incident where she was mocked, otherwise he would think she was useless and would turn to Luo Qingyan, which would be terrible.

"If you won't help, then you won't. I'll get into the Imperial Academy based on my own merit. Big sister, don't be sad." Luo Chengyong looked up, his face full of determination.

I told you Shen Nanxun was unreliable. He already had a plan on the way here. Didn't Luo Qingyan just want a good article?

What's so difficult about that? Give it to her.

Luo Haitang pursed her lips, hoping so. Recently, the family had been plagued by misfortunes, and they desperately needed a happy event to add to the festive atmosphere. "Big sister believes in you."

As for Luo Qingyan, because Old Zhang drove very slowly, it was already sunset when they returned to the Duke's Mansion.

"Old Zhang, take this and have a drink with the other rickshaw drivers."

Luo Qingyan gave Old Zhang two taels of silver.

Old Zhang smiled憨厚ly: "Thank you, Aunt Luo."

He then patted the horse's head and drove the carriage toward the stable.

"You're quite good at winning people over." Pei Shiyuan's cold voice came from behind Luo Qingyan as he rolled around in his wheelchair.

"No, I've also been ridiculed and criticized. A group of people were watching, and I didn't know what to do," Luo Qingyan said as she pushed the wheelchair.

On one occasion, she secretly went to the river to catch fish to fill her stomach. On her way back, she ran into Luo Haitang and her mother, Madam Sun, who were coming out of a jewelry shop.

When her mother, Madam Sun, looked up and saw it was her, she immediately pulled Luo Haitang around and pretended not to see her.

But Luo Haitang insisted on coming back and blocking her way.

She said, "Little sister, you're covered in mud and water, you don't look like a proper girl at all."

"Tell me, how could I have such an uncooperative sister?"

As Luo Haitang spoke, she wiped away her tears with a look of utter disappointment towards Luo Qingyan.

Unaware of the situation, people surrounded Luo Qingyan, saying she was being immature.

Luo Qingyan, who was terrified of being bullied at that time, didn't dare to fight back and just lowered her head and let people talk.

She felt like a long time had passed before the crowd dispersed, and then, with her head down, she entered the mansion through the side gate.

For the first time, Pei Shiyuan fell silent in front of Luo Qingyan. Compared to his privileged childhood, Luo Qingyan's life was too bitter. He secretly gave Yuan Qing a wink.

Yuan Qing nodded and turned to leave.

Linfeng Residence.

"Your Highness, I'll go and prepare dinner."

Luo Qingyan found it a bit strange, as dinner should have been served at this time.

"No need, sit down."

Pei Shiyuan remained expressionless.

Luo Qingyan didn't understand what was going on, and quietly sat down.

The two of them just sat there, facing the empty octagonal table.