After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Chapter 172 A Chance Encounter

Yan Yun went out of the courtyard to take a walk, but heard the servants whispering again. He initially thought they were talking about Lu Lan again.

I did hear the name Lu Yan.

Yan Yun stepped forward, ready to listen.

"Miss."

The maid suddenly spoke up beside her.

Yan Yun turned around and saw that the maid in his courtyard had followed him out again. The maid who had been standing outside the courtyard talking about Lu Yan glanced into the courtyard and then left immediately.

"Let's go, we can't say any more here."

Yan Yun didn't hear anything either.

There was some noise outside the courtyard. The maids were all surrounding Yan Yun. Yan Yun looked at them coldly and said, "Go out and keep watch."

The maids looked at each other, but then said in unison, "Miss, there's nothing going on outside."

With them saying that, it's even more impossible for nothing to happen.

Yan Yun returned to his room and closed the door immediately. The maids did not knock again.

Yan Yun looked at the window and then pushed it open. She didn't see any servants guarding outside anymore, which was a good thing for her since no one was there.

The reason Lu Yan became the subject of conversation among the maids at this time was because he was currently at the Zheng residence.

Lu Yan wanted to meet Zheng Jihua.

Because of what happened at home, he has no one to help him now, and people he used to know are avoiding him.

Lu Yan originally wanted to meet his father's old friends, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that there were so many people who had been turned away by his father when they came to his door, and he couldn't find anyone he could ask for help from.

He thought of Zheng Jihua, but couldn't find any other better solution.

The servants of the Zheng family came forward.

"Young master, the master is not at home."

Lu Yan could only wait. His expression was grave. "Then I'll wait here at the manor."

The servants didn't say much, but had tea served.

As time passed, Lu Yan felt extremely uncomfortable, and the constant stares from those around him made him even more uneasy.

But he knew he had to hold back; if he couldn't hold back even in this situation, then there was even more hope.

The sunlight outside the door moved from left to right until it disappeared.

His legs were cold, and he placed his hands on his thighs, but they only touched them. Unfortunately, his hands were no warmer than his legs.

That pot of tea was also never refilled.

The fact that none of the many servants in the Zheng household came simply means that someone had given them orders.

Lu Yan anticipated the difficulties and considered what he should say to Zheng Jihua, but now he couldn't even see her, let alone say anything. He felt that he should talk to Zheng Jihua about his father's matter, which was why he didn't go to the old lady.

But now.

He looked at the servants passing by the door.

Is the old lady in?

Lu Yan originally didn't want to seek help from the old lady. After all, his father was in trouble, and even if he wanted to ask for help, he shouldn't ask the old lady. But now, this was the only option.

The servants told the truth.

"The old lady is resting in the back courtyard."

"Please pass on a message for me: I wish to see the old lady."

The servant glanced at it with difficulty, but still nodded and left.

The old lady was unaware that Lu Yan had come to the mansion. The servants originally did not intend to pass on the message, since the master had said not to pay any attention to this person.

He turned around and then went to do his own thing.

The old lady's mind is now on Zheng Jihua. Her child is in his prime and should have many children and grandchildren, but he has only given birth to a daughter.

The maid's belly showed no signs of pregnancy, and now she brought a woman back, but the woman herself was nowhere to be seen. Zheng Jihua did not tell her who the woman was or what her identity was.

The old lady felt somewhat worried.

There were people walking around outside the door.

The old lady spoke up: "Has anyone come to the mansion today?"

She asked it casually.

The maidservant thought of the people coming to the front yard.

"Someone has arrived."

"Who?"

"Young Master Lu."

The old lady thought of the child who was by her side. If it weren't for Hua'er, it wouldn't have been so bad for him to stay in the mansion.

"Is he still at home?"

"Here I am."

The old lady didn't say much, but simply stood up.

The servants stepped forward to help him up.

The old lady didn't want anyone to follow her.

"You don't need to follow me."

She went to the front yard alone and saw Lu Yan sitting there forlornly, and felt a pang of sympathy in her heart.

She was naturally aware of the discussions outside. Although Hua'er was her own child, she also cherished her sister's child.

She stood not far away, watching Lu Yan.

As if sensing something, Lu Yan turned around and met the old lady's gaze. He instinctively stood up, but seeing that the old lady was standing at a distance and not coming over, he knew that he should not move closer.

I was only standing there for a short while, but my mind was already racing with thoughts.

Lu Yan nodded to the old lady but did not take a step forward.

The old lady naturally understood everything.

Because I understand, I know the child's difficulties.

She instructed the servants beside her to bring over tea, snacks, and hot water, but before she could finish speaking, Zheng Jihua appeared.

"mother."

The sudden sound startled the old lady.

She turned around and saw Zheng Jihua.

"came back?"

Zheng Jihua did not nod; he had not gone out today, so naturally he did not answer.

He countered, "How did you get here?"

He didn't look at Lu Yan, nor did he care whether Lu Yan would see him or not.

The old lady asked, "Lu Mingyuan, he..."

“Mother, those things are none of your business, you must not interfere.”

The old lady understood from his tone.

She still held onto a sliver of hope and asked, "Even if Yan'er and Ning'er can't be together, they are still blood relatives. His family situation is currently unclear, so how about letting him come with me?"

"No."

Zheng Jihua is just two characters.

The old lady was about to speak again.

Zheng Jihua's tone was extremely firm.

“Mother, there’s no need to say such unrealistic things. If you like children, your son will naturally give them to you. As for the Lu family, we’ve never been close to them. If something happens to them, it has nothing to do with me. Have them driven out. Everyone is in danger now. Getting the Lu family involved will only cause more trouble in our household.”

Zheng Jihua's words were sharp, and I already understood what he meant.

The old lady looked at Zheng Jihua and called to the maid beside her.

"No need to go."

The old lady looked at Zheng Jihua and understood his meaning. If she really had to choose, she would naturally choose her own son. Although Lu Yan was good, she would just consider that they were not meant to be.

When Lu Yan saw the old lady, he had already spotted Zheng Jihua. Seeing that Zheng Jihua didn't say anything or make any move to come looking for him, he understood.

Lu Yan slowly stood up. He was originally going to tell the servants that he was leaving, but looking at the empty hall, there was no one there at all. He had taken himself too seriously.

Lu Yan walked step by step towards the door. He told himself that this was how it should be, and there was no need to have too much hope. No one responded to him, and he didn't need to take it to heart.

I want to relax a bit.

But the more you think like that, the louder the sounds around you become.

"After Lu Mingyuan got into trouble, these people lost their wealthy appearance and became destitute."

"Do you know who he is?"

"Don't you know Lu Mingyuan's son?"

"Everyone's waiting to see the show."

Lu Yan stepped over the threshold, his face still calm and composed, without the slightest ripple. He had no shame. He didn't care that people didn't understand his heart or his thoughts.

He left the Zheng residence, thinking it would be a peaceful journey, but he missed a step and almost stumbled. He reached out and grabbed a stone pillar to steady himself.

He looked at the people passing by and felt dizzy and his vision blurred. He could only avoid the crowd and walk towards a quiet place.

Once he reached a secluded corner, he leaned against the wall, panting heavily. He had been to other places, but none had made him feel as regretful as this one.

Why come? What's the point of coming?

So what if he comes?

Thinking this, he raised his hand and slapped himself.

"waste."

Yan Yun, who was just a wall away, heard his voice and recognized him. She didn't want to make a sound and wanted to pass by quietly, but someone came.

"Have you found the young lady?"

"No, let's go check over there. If Miss is missing, we'll be in trouble."

Hearing the sound coming from nearby, Yan Yun had no choice but to grab the eaves and climb out.

Lu Yan looked up and saw Yan Yun appear on the wall.