Chapter 122: Is Everything Part of Song Huan Yan

He's had a smooth, prosperous life, full of glory.

He's never been dealt with like this before; his mind is now extremely tangled.

He blames his own blind heart and sight.

He can't even imagine that the little girl who once gave him a candy has grown up to be so vicious, completely treating him like a fool.

Nan Gong Jue is mentally and physically exhausted, utterly fatigued.

Seeing him like that, Song Huan Yan seemed much calmer and said, "Hmm. Then you can think it over; there's no rush. I… promised your brother that if you want to handle this discreetly for the sake of appearances… then… handle it discreetly."

She said it with some difficulty.

Because, even now, she still doesn't want to give up.

Those two have plotted everything, full of vile intent, extremely malicious!

If it's settled discreetly, it's still hard to erase the hatred in one's heart!

Nan Gong Jue asked, "How do you want to handle it discreetly?"

What else can be done? We could just cripple them and drive them out of Kyoto, or out of the Empire; either works. Apart from that, what else?

Nan Gong Jue frowned; she sounded quite reasonable.

What else can be done?

Even if we make someone vanish completely from this world, that's just a total disappearance.

In fact, it seems… it can't truly settle the hatred!

"So you didn't mention just now that that child of hers is your ex‑boyfriend's? You're still pretending to know nothing about their betrayal and malice. The first evidence you presented was only the video of Qiao An going to a consultation. Elder Sister‑in‑law, this is… a perfect way to keep a fallback."

Nan Gong Jue stared at her, discovering it for the first time.

This woman, who appears aloof and taciturn, with emotions never showing on her face… is actually so scheming and calculating.

She acts with premeditated strategy.

"Yes." Song Huan Yan nodded, bluntly admitting, "I want to solidify my plan of revenge! To make the two villains taste the agony of being tormented by remorse day and night! To ensure they never get back up in this life, yet can only live like a stinking bug, rotting, broken, worse than death, pain… yearning to live."

Nan Gong Jue stared at her, "But you're willing to give up for your brother? Forgive my bluntness, it seemed you two had no feelings at the start. Even now, I don't really see much emotion, it's just …"

"Mutual respect as guests." Song Huan Yan replied, "We give each other what's due. Decent respect, freedom to maintain, no talk of romance, yet like family."

Nan Gong Jue nodded, still puzzled, and said, "So, with no romance, why are you still willing to abandon the plan for your brother?"

Song Huan Yan thought for a moment, then looked at him, her beautiful eyes calm, and said lightly, "Love… important? To me, sometimes it's worth nothing, not even as valuable as long companionship and mutual giving."

Hearing that, Nan Gong Jue fell into thought.

Is this perhaps a clear‑headed kind of feeling?

What's called love can sometimes truly hurt each other, selfish, possessive to the extreme, and become maddeningly demonic.

So, in the end, what is love?

What is genuine, right, good love?

That answer probably… has no standard.

Nan Gong Jue was silent for a while, then said, "You let me think it over. I… will be leaving now."

His words were a bit feeble, as if after a serious illness, utterly lifeless.

Song Huan Yan knew this matter was overwhelmingly shocking.

Moreover, Nan Gong Jue likes Qiao An.

Being hurt like this, that heart… she can't even gauge how painful it is.

It's similar to how she felt when she first learned of the betrayal and heard their scheming.

It needs time.

Song Huan Yan nodded, "Hmm, you go back first… rest. When you've decided, contact me. But …"

Song Huan Yan then looked seriously at Nan Gong Jue, "I've told you everything I shouldn't have, so you won't keep being deceived. Whatever you decide, I hope you won't let Qiao An learn a single word of what I told you. Moreover, those chat records between them must not be leaked. The crucial point is that your words must not give her any suspicion. In short, now is not the time to drag Qin Zi Mo into this. Otherwise, all our previous efforts will be wasted and there will be no room to maneuver."

She's been plotting this for so long, enduring for so long.

Nan Gong Jue took a deep breath, "Understood. I promise, I won't reveal a single word."

Song Huan Yan then pressed her lips together, "Hmm, I trust you."

The Nan Gong family can't produce any worthless scum; at most they're love‑brained.

Unexpectedly, Nan Gong Yu perfectly inherited calmness and rationality, even having no expectations for romance, just looking for the best partner to share life with.

But Nan Gong Jue… inherited the love‑brain?

Is this the Potential Gene?

I really don't know if Nan Gong Lin will also become love‑brained in the future.

Nan Gong Jue stood up but didn't leave, paused, then sincerely said, "Elder Sister‑in‑law, thank you. I was rather dissatisfied with you before; now… I apologize."

Song Huan Yan also stood, "No need. Actually… part of it's my fault. When I learned it was you, I should have told you from the start."

Nan Gong Jue waved his hand, "It's all over."

Song Huan Yan nodded.

Nan Gong Jue left; Nan Gong Yu, uneasy, sent four bodyguards to follow.

Song Huan Yan sat back at the table; the dishes were served, but everyone seemed to have no appetite.

Originally this was Tang Chenge and Sang Wan's first meal with Nan Gong Yu.

Song Huan Yan adjusted her demeanor and still gave a formal introduction to the few.

Sang Wan and Tang Chenge warmly and politely greeted Nan Gong Yu.

Nan Gong Yu also responded courteously.

Tang Chenge, seeing the mood a bit low, said, "Actually isn't this a good thing? We can finally expose her once; everyone should be happy, why be gloomy."

Song Huan Yan nodded in agreement, "Hmm, right."

Nan Gong Yu also quite agreed, adjusted his mood, looked at Song Huan Yan, "What did you tell your second brother?"

Song Huan Yan said, "I told him the whole truth of the matter."

Nan Gong Yu raised an eyebrow, "Aren't you afraid he'll tell others?"

Song Huan Yan slightly frowned, then said, "If I don't tell him, he might still be confused by Qiao An's various excuses and arguments, since he has feelings for her. So, I can only say: he promised me he wouldn't tell, and I… trust him."

Besides trusting, what else can be done?

Nan Gong Yu looked at her with some emotion; he knew she actually wanted to complete her plan.

But the emergence of Nan Gong Jue as a variable made her consider compromise.

At this moment, Sang Wan said, "I think the second young master shouldn't object, right? The more upset one is, the less likely they are to stop it."

Song Huan Yan said, "He said he needs time to consider."

Everyone fell silent.

But after a moment, Nan Gong Yu looked at Song Huan Yan and suddenly said, "Huan Yan. Not speaking earlier, waiting until the situation has brewed to a certain extent before speaking—doesn't that serve your plan better?"

Nan Gong Yu's words made Song Huan Yan pause in surprise.

Sang Wan and Tang Chenge didn't dare speak.

Plainly put, Nan Gong Yu was calling out Song Huan Yan.

Seeing through the "didn't speak early" is also part of Song Huan Yan's "calculations."

Song Huan Yan looked at Nan Gong Yu and said bluntly, "Lord Yu, do you mean everything is in my calculations? Or that I deliberately calculated, including Nan Gong Jue?"

Nan Gong Yu's lips twitched slightly, but he said nothing, his face a cold clarity.

Song Huan Yan inhaled deeply; it seemed… he might still be somewhat uncontrollably angry, and… thought she was scheming.

After thinking, Song Huan Yan said, "If it's a bowl of rice, and someone tells you it's spoiled, and even provides evidence that it's spoiled, that's far less impactful than you tasting a bite yourself and realizing it deeply."

"But I didn't intend to scheme. First, I truly feared he would block my plan. Second, I wanted him to discover on his own that Qiao An isn't a good person. I didn't expect his relationship with Qiao An to develop so rapidly, completely out of control. He turned around and immediately produced 'proof.'"

"But if Lord Yu thinks I'm full of scheming, then I have no defense."

Song Huan Yan said coolly while leisurely eating her meal.

It seemed that even if Nan Gong Yu thought she was scheming, it didn't matter.

Even because of this, a quarrel between them, or a loss of affection, would be irrelevant.

Sang Wan saw her like that, and even when Nan Gong Yu suggested separating from her because of it, she seemed… indifferent.

She may be married, yet remains unstoppable; her elder sister is uniquely beautiful.

I have my own plan; no one may intervene.

Those who block the way die.

She is willing to compromise and abandon the plan, perhaps only because she respects Nan Gong Yu's character, thus swallowing her resentment and making concessions.

But if Nan Gong Yu thinks she is scheming, thinks she attacks with heart tactics.

Then it's quite possible—hehe—sorry.

Could this be the Blade Drawn Natural God of having no man in the heart?!

Seeing her like that, Nan Gong Yu smiled and served her a portion of vegetables.

Song Huan Yan was startled for a moment, then turned her gaze to him.

Nan Gong Yu said, "I don't like fools."

One sentence clarified everything.

Sang Wan and Tang Chenge, who had been rather worried nearby, were also startled, then laughed.

A little gossipy excitement.

Song Huan Yan said nothing.

Nan Gong Yu added, "Naturally I'm not afraid of your scheming. If you truly want to scheme against me, Huan Yan, you'll have to put in some effort."

His words made Song Huan Yan embarrassed, so she hurriedly ate.

She probably can't out‑scheme him; it should be only he who schemes her, after all his intelligence… is quite high.

Sang Wan and Tang Chenge snickered nearby and quickly ate.

They originally thought that Nan Gong Yu, being so lofty and coldly indifferent, would be autocratic and domineering, believing himself supreme.

But they didn't expect… that he was such a person of grand yet transparent scope.

After being expelled, Qiao An went crazy.

She never imagined the Marriage Certificate was fake, and that the video of her at the hospital was obtained by Song Huan Yan.

In that instant, her dream shattered, and the good days came to an end.

She truly couldn't understand.

She refused to leave the restaurant entrance until she saw Nan Gong Jue appear.

She then realized… Nan Gong Jue was so gentle and kind to her.

"Husband," Qiao An cried out, rushing forward.

But she was shoved aside by a bodyguard accompanying Nan Gong Jue, nearly falling to the ground.

"Husband, that's not true. It's all Song Huan Yan's plot to frame me!" Qiao An shouted resentfully.

Nan Gong Jue halted his steps.

Qiao An suddenly burst with joy, hurriedly lifted her foot up and down, tears streaming, "I knew you believed me!"