NFBE Chapter 290: It's reasonable for the female supporting character to fall in love with the male
Chapter 290: It's reasonable for the female supporting character to fall in love with the male
Su Qingchan's mother was originally from Jiangnan, and she inherited her mother's appearance, with delicate features and eyes like the first thaw of a lake in spring, clear and with a hint of shimmering water.
Her eyes, as they shift and turn, reveal the gentleness and vibrancy of the Jiangnan water towns.
At first glance, he bears a striking resemblance to Yu Wan.
It's not that the two look alike, but rather that their overall demeanor is similar.
Yun Shang's gaze lingered on her for a second longer before he casually looked away.
He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Miss Su, please don't worry. Lord Su is an upright official and a rare good official. His Majesty will not wrong him."
Upon hearing this, Su Qingchan's eyes welled up with tears, which fell silently.
"Lord Yun, are you just trying to fob me off with those words?"
She bit her lower lip, a hint of grievance and stubbornness in her voice, "I thought Lord Yun was different from most people in Shengjing City, but it turns out I was wrong about him!"
At this moment, Su Qingchan was both fragile and stubborn.
Her appearance was like a small flower swaying in the wind and rain but refusing to bow her head. If any man who cherishes beauty saw her, he would probably feel affection for her.
But Yun Shang was an exception.
But Yun Shang was an exception. He looked at Su Qingchan's stubborn, tearful appearance, his expression remaining as calm as a bottomless pool.
His dark eyes remained calm, and his tone was cold. "Miss Su, I'm not trying to fob you off, but there are some things I can't tell you."
“I appreciate Lord Su’s predicament. Even if Miss Su hadn’t come, I would have done my best to save him.”
Upon hearing this, Su Qingchan stared blankly at Yun Shang.
She realized that she had been thinking petty and felt a little annoyed.
She gently wiped away her tears with her handkerchief, gave a slight curtsy, and said with a hint of apology, "Lord Yun, I misspoke. I was so anxious about my brother's matter that I was at a loss for what to do. I hope you won't blame me."
Yun Shang lowered his head and didn't look at her. He simply uttered two words softly: "It's alright."
Then he stopped speaking.
He was never a talkative person to begin with. He usually talked a little more with Yu Wan than with other people. It was rare for him to exchange more than three sentences with anyone else.
For a moment, the only sound in the study was Su Qingchan's soft sobs.
Su Qingchan felt somewhat embarrassed.
She knew she should leave now, but her feet felt like they were nailed to the ground.
She couldn't help but look up at the man sitting behind the desk.
The man was tall and straight, and his moon-white robe accentuated his aloof temperament, like a solitary bamboo stalk, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance.
He lowered his head slightly, the candlelight beside him outlining his face clearly. His focused and thoughtful expression momentarily captivated Su Qingchan.
Even though she knew in her heart that it was inappropriate to have such thoughts about this matter, Su Qingchan still couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.
If I could marry a man like that...
However, reason quickly brought her back to reality.
Su Qingchan bit her lip secretly, inwardly despising herself.
Is she crazy?
Her brother is still imprisoned, his fate unknown; how could she possibly have such sentimental thoughts at this moment?!
Besides, she was already engaged, and Lord Yun was already married. How could she have such inappropriate thoughts?!
Su Qingchan was filled with panic, and her voice trembled slightly when she spoke again: "Lord Yun, I'm sorry to have disturbed you, then I'll take my leave..."
Yun Shang then raised his head, glanced at her calmly, and said in a distant and indifferent tone, "Miss Su, please take care."
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the study door.
Yun Shang and Su Qingchan both looked towards the door. Before Yun Shang could speak, the door was pushed open from the outside, and Yu Wan walked in with light steps.
"Yun Shang, what about the Ministry of Justice..."
Seeing that there was another person in the study, Yu Wan swallowed back the words she was about to say.
Somewhat surprised, she said, "Miss Su, you're here too."
Su Qingchan looked at the smile on Yu Wan's face. That smile was sincere and kind, as if it could dispel the gloom in people's hearts.
She inexplicably felt a little uneasy.
Yu Guang secretly glanced at Yun Shang, only to see that after Yu Wan appeared, his originally aloof and indifferent black eyes seemed to have suddenly melted like ice, and a tenderness unconsciously flowed out in his eyes that was almost enough to make people drown.
So, he has such a gentle side too?
Is his gentleness reserved only for Yu Wan?
"Miss Su? Miss Su?"
Seeing Su Qingchan staring straight at her, Yu Wan was a little confused.
Su Qingchan snapped back to reality, her face instantly flushing red. She said in a flustered manner, "Madam Yu, I'm sorry, I was just lost in thought."
Yu Wan smiled slightly and did not ask any further questions.
She tactfully changed the subject: "Miss Su, did you come here today because of Lord Su's matter?"
Su Qingchan glanced at Yun Shang subconsciously, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She said somewhat awkwardly, "My brother has been wronged, and I am extremely anxious. That is why I have taken the liberty of coming to disturb you. Please forgive me, Madam Yun."
"It's alright, it's alright." Yu Wan waved her hand with a smile, gently comforting Su Qingchan, "Miss Su, don't worry, Yun Shang and I will do our best to help. Lord Su is an upright person and should not suffer such injustice."
Su Qingchan looked at Yu Wan, who was being kind to her.
I couldn't help but despise myself again.
While Yu Wan was thinking about how to help the Su family, she actually developed feelings for her husband... How could she be so despicable!
Su Qingchan was filled with self-reproach, feeling even more that her previous thoughts were truly wrong.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, and forced a smile. "Madam Yun, thank you and Lord Yun for your kind help. Without you, I really don't know what I would have done..."
"It's alright." Yu Wan's smile seemed to reassure people. She gently patted Su Qingchan's arm. "Lord Su will definitely come out safely."
Su Qingchan thanked her again, curtsied, and took her leave.
She had only taken a few steps out of the study when she couldn't help but stop again.
Hearing the man's deep, gentle voice coming from inside, a bitter feeling welled up in my heart.
After lingering for a while, Su Qingchan quietly left.
As soon as she left, Yunxi came out from around the corner of the corridor carrying a pot of tea.
She glanced at Su Qingchan's receding figure, her originally bright eyes narrowed slightly, and her expression darkened.
After Yu Wan and Yun Shang finished their conversation in the study and returned to their room, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside with a loud bang.
Yunxi walked over like a gust of wind, plopped down on the stool next to Yu Wan, leaned close to Yu Wan's ear, and whispered urgently, "Sister-in-law, I feel that Miss Su from the Su family is not quite right."
Yu Wan was slightly taken aback, and the teacup she was holding stopped in mid-air.
She slowly put down her teacup, looked at Yunxi, and asked with a hint of doubt in her eyes, "Yunxi, why are you suddenly saying this again?"
Yunxi took Yu Wan's hand and said firmly, "Sister-in-law, I just saw her leave the study and stand at the door for a long time, looking reluctant to leave. The affection in her eyes was impossible to hide."
Yu Wan frowned.
"Are you sure?"
Yunxi patted her chest and said, "All the girls who like my brother look at him with that kind of gaze. I know it all too well, I'm absolutely sure I'm not mistaken."
Did Su Qingchan fall in love with Yun Shang at first sight?
Yu Wan found it hard to believe.
She naturally didn't doubt Yunxi's words, but she had a good impression of Su Qingchan and secretly felt that Su Qingchan wouldn't have any inappropriate thoughts about Yun Shang.
But then I remembered that Yun Shang was the male protagonist in the original story, and suddenly it all made sense.
It's perfectly reasonable that all the female supporting characters like the male lead.