From Nangong Yan’s unseen angle, Wen Xin’s gaze was somewhat cold.
Her own appearance could not compare to Wen Qingchen’s. She did not have Wen Qingchen’s background, nor the loving family of Wen Qingchen’s father and brothers.
Even though she was smarter than Wen Qingchen, she still could not surpass a fool like Wen Qingchen!
Thus, when her father found her and asked her to impersonate Wen Qingchen, she immediately agreed.
Regardless of the purpose, all she knew was that she could now stand proudly before everyone and no longer be bullied by Wen Zicheng and Wen Qing, the legitimate children of the Wen family.
Once she married Nangong Yan, she would become the legitimate wife of the Nangong family, and no one would dare to look down on her.
Nangong Yan comforted his beloved, smiling as he said, “How could that be? I admit that when I first saw you, I was indeed struck by your beauty, which is why I noticed you. But what I truly love about you is your character, your mannerisms. Qingchen, don’t overthink it. Trust me, even if your appearance were to change, I would still love you for the rest of my life.”
Wen Xin’s eyes glowed with joy. She grasped Nangong Yan’s hand and said softly, “This is what Brother Yan promised. I will remember it, and you mustn’t go back on your word.”
Nangong Yan smiled, “Of course I won’t. Look, have I ever broken a promise to you before?”
Wen Xin also smiled and then pretended to be troubled, “It’s a pity that my brother hasn’t been found yet. I really don’t know what he’s thinking—suddenly becoming so terrifying, not only killing many people from the Wen Medical Clinic but also stealing the divine medicine left by our father… The elders in the clan are very angry, and I don’t know where my brother could be now.”
Nangong Yan’s eyes flashed with a glimmer of sharpness as he said slowly, “Don’t worry. I have already sealed off the entire city. Next, we will search every household to make sure we find the stolen divine medicine. As for your brother, don’t be too upset. People change, and perhaps he was dissatisfied with your uncle taking over the Wen Medical Clinic and thus fell into the path of darkness.”
Wen Xin nodded, looking worried, “I hope so.”
Inside the carriage, the handsome man and the beautiful woman leaned into each other’s embrace. The carriage curtain was draped in gauzy layers, creating a dreamy and enchanting scene. From afar, it was a sight to behold, a perfect match that seemed made in heaven.
Their conversation was not intentionally hidden, as if they were deliberately telling everyone that Wen Huanzi was dissatisfied with their uncle taking over the Wen Medical Clinic, leading him to turn to darkness, commit murder, and steal the divine medicine, sparking a flurry of discussions among the crowd.
If this story about Wen Huanzi was told by Wen Zicheng or someone else, the people of Tang City might not believe it.
After all, the former Wen Medical Clinic had saved so many people, and the entire city still held great respect for their family.
However, since these words were spoken by Wen Qingchen, Wen Huanzi’s own sister, even if people were skeptical, they had no choice but to believe it.
Wen Qingchen was, after all, Wen Huanzi’s biological sister. How could she intentionally frame her own brother unless Wen Huanzi had truly committed some heinous acts that made her so ruthlessly turn against her own family?
Wen Qingchen’s red lips curled into a mocking smile.
This act was indeed performed quite well.
She patted her sleeve and flicked her fingers. No one saw it, but a small pebble flew from her fingertips and struck the horse’s abdomen.
The tiny pebble contained a tremendous force and caused the horse pain.
The horse, in agony, lifted its front legs and neighed loudly, then bolted into a wild run.
“Ah!!”
On the carriage, Wen Xin was thrown backward by the sudden acceleration and fell off the open, sightseeing carriage, landing heavily on the ground.
By sheer coincidence, due to inertia, she fell right in front of Wen Qingchen, landing face-first into the dust.
