Lu Yanchen reached up and touched my head, gently soothing me: "Wanwan, I know you're anxious and angry. If we can't resolve many things drastically, we can only wait for good news. If Su Ning'an could do this, she must have been thoroughly prepared."
A look of loss filled my eyes. "So Su Nanfeng's death... was in vain?"
Thinking of that dream, I felt a pang of regret. He was certainly wrong, but he didn't deserve death. "Although it was Su Ning'an who sent him there, Su Ning'an gave a reasonable explanation, and with Fu Xici as a witness, even Huang Yu would have suspected she was suspicious. Without proof, they'd have no choice but to release her. But Su Nanfeng's death wasn't in vain."
I looked up at him. "What did you find out?"
"Well, Jiang Zhi instigated this. She wanted someone to assassinate Su Ning'an. How did the news leak out? Who leaked it? That's a clue, and I've traced it back to Hei Ye."
"Hei Ye?"
"They're working in the dark, Wanwan. Those people are like tree roots buried in the soil, intertwined and intertwined. It'll take time to uproot them all. But Jiang Zhi, you'll be in trouble soon, because the police have also begun their investigation. They'll be leading the charge back to her in a matter of days."
It was just speculation before, but now, after investigation, I know... Su Ning'an's methods still frightened me. "This woman is so cruel!"
"If you want to help Jiang Zhi, we still have time to do it."
"Help?"
I sneered. "Do you know how Jiang Wanwan died? She pushed me to the brink of death bit by bit. Jiang Wanwan gave me this body, and I promised her I would avenge her."
Lu Yanchen, seeing my anger, hugged me and coaxed me, "Okay, I won't help you. Don't be angry."
I felt embarrassed. "Yanchen, are you treating me like a child?"
"Wanwan, we haven't had much contact over the years, but I've been secretly watching you. I know you've had a hard time in the Su family. You're used to enduring loneliness and darkness alone. Now it's different. You have me."
He gently lifted my chin, allowing me to look directly into his dark yet intense eyes. "You can lose your temper with me, act like a spoiled child, and make demands. With me, just be yourself. In my eyes, you'll always be that carefree little girl. As for the other storms, let me shield you from them."
"Brother Ayan..."
No woman would be unmoved by such words.
"Wanwan, don't worry. I'll take care of things." His eyes were reassuring, soothing my anxiety.
After Su Nanfeng's autopsy results came out, the Su family held the funeral.
It was only right that we should go.
Lu Yanchen and I donned black coats and went to pay our respects.
It was the same place, the Su family's.
Last time, Su Nanfeng attended my funeral, and now it was me attending his.
It was really ridiculous to think about it.
We both died at the hands of Su Ning'an, and yet she stood there, perfectly still, in front of Su Nanfeng's urn.
She shed a few hypocritical crocodile tears. Mrs. Su was in a state of dismay. Dressed in black, she sat there blankly, as if her soul had been taken away.
Perhaps she'd cried enough these past two days; her reddened eyes were tearless.
Su Nanyue and Father Su had visibly lost weight. In the crowd, I spotted Su Nantu.
Last year, he'd been abroad expanding his market and hadn't even attended my funeral. But after Su Nanfeng's death, he returned.
Although the Su family wasn't a top-tier, it was still quite prosperous.
Now that Grandma is in the hospital, with Su Nanfeng and I dead, it feels like the family is slowly falling apart.
Does this satisfy that person?
I watched this scene coldly, without a trace of pity. After all, they were the ones who had gotten to this point.
What concerned me even more was that if that person harbored hatred for the Su family, he would definitely have attended Su Nanfeng's funeral.
It was like a murderer returning to the crime scene, admiring his own achievements and taking satisfaction in the pain of the family members.
So, there was a high probability that he would appear today. Lu Yanchen and I just had to wait quietly, as bystanders, for Yu'er to come in.
To avoid suspicion, I didn't have much contact with anyone from the Su family.
I didn't even spare Su Ning'an a second glance. Like the countless others who came to pay their respects, I disguised myself as a passerby.
In the crowd, someone walked towards me.
It was Lu Shiyan, whom I hadn't seen for a few days. I heard from Lu Yanchen that he had been staying in our bridal chamber for the past few days.
His cheeks were thin, and he looked extremely haggard.
I gave him a look, telling him not to act so public.
He obeyed, immediately retracting his gaze. He walked over to us and greeted, "Uncle."
When he looked at me, his voice clearly hitched. "Aunt..."
I nodded, feigning concern. "I'm here. You don't look well. You need to get some rest."
"Thank you, Aunt."
When he raised his hand, I saw the Buddhist beads on his wrist.
"This bracelet..."
I remember the moment my spirit dissipated, the bracelet broke. It turns out he'd been searching for the broken pearl at the old house these past few days.
There was one more moonstone than before, and he smiled helplessly, "One of the broken pearls is missing. No matter how hard I try, I can't find it again..."
This person clearly knew my ashes were inside, yet he still wore them every day?
A belated love is worth less than grass.
I wasn't moved at all, only disgusted.
I said calmly, "You and the Su family have a history together. Go comfort them."
To an outsider, my words seemed perfectly sound, but Lu Shiyan understood my point.
I told him to approach Su Ning'an, seduce her, and find evidence.
A hint of hurt flashed across Lu Shiyan's eyes. "Aunt, you..." "Go. The Su family has suffered a series of disasters, and they need you right now."
Lu Shiyan gritted his teeth, "Yes!"
Looking at his tragic figure, he, like the Su family, had brought this upon themselves.
I felt neither sadness nor joy as I turned my gaze away from him. I was just about to say a few words to Lu Yanchen when I suddenly looked up and met his gaze. My blood froze, as if ice spread from my toes throughout my entire body, gripping me, unable to move. I recognized those eyes! He was there! The man who killed me was at Su Nanfeng's funeral. Suddenly, the man looked towards me.