Ji Shisu crumpled the letter paper in his hand into a ball. Just as he was about to rush in and get to the bottom of things, Cai Xue stopped him desperately.
"Second Master, the young lady hasn't slept for several days. She just finally fell asleep. Please let her sleep for a while before you come."
With Cai Xue blocking the way, Ji Shisu knew it was impossible for him to barge in.
He returned the bracelet and the letter to Cai Xue.
"Unless I'm dead, don't even think about me giving you a divorce letter in this lifetime."
These words were meant for Cai Xue, but also for Zhao Luoning inside.
Cai Xue was sweating cold bullets. Her legs were still trembling even after Ji Shisu had walked a long way. But with Nanny Liu still standing there, she had to figure out a way to get rid of her first.
"Nanny Liu, do you still have something to do?"
Nanny Liu was determined to see Zhao Luoning. Just then, the door was pulled open, and Zhao Luoning walked out in disarray.
She clearly looked like she had just woken up.
"How could I still sleep with the Second Master making such a ruckus? Nanny Liu, what do you want with me?"
It was the first time Nanny Liu had seen Zhao Luoning in such a disheveled state. But thinking of the madam, she quickly stepped forward and relayed the madam's exact words to Zhao Luoning.
"All Luoning wants is simple, a divorce letter. Let Luoning regain her freedom and follow the Buddha from now on. Amitabha."
Zhao Luoning's mumbling completely shattered the little bit of doubt in Nanny Liu's heart. She had no choice but to get up.
Just as she was about to leave, Cai Xue called out to her.
"Sister, please do me a favor and take this bracelet to the madam. The young lady asked me to send it over the day before yesterday, but I didn't dare."
Not only was Cai Xue afraid, but she was too. When the madam got angry, it was out of control.
In the end, the bracelet still couldn't be sent out and remained in Zhao Luoning's hands.
Zhao Luoning played with the crystal - clear jade bracelet, and the words Ji Shisu said echoed in her mind.
"Unless I'm dead, don't even think about me giving you a divorce letter in this lifetime."
These words also had a great impact on Cai Xue. She quietly asked,
"Miss, if we talk like this, will the Second Master really get angry and give you a divorce letter?"
"No. Since he's already said so, it would be good if he really gave me a divorce letter!"
"But, you don't have to provoke him like this!"
"Yes, I do!"
Zhao Luoning finally figured it out.
With the Ji family's strength, it was impossible that they hadn't found someone by now.
This Ji Shisu was clearly using the "stalling" tactic on her now.
Although Zhao Luoning didn't understand why Ji Shisu was reluctant to let her go, this seemed to be the only way for her to force Ji Shisu at present.
Moreover, because of her sudden withdrawal, the mansion was in chaos. Even if Ji Shisu didn't care, someone would force him to come to her.
Zhao Luoning was confident.
"Miss." Cai Xue called her with a troubled look.
"What is it?"
"Miss, please allow Cai Xue to say something sincere. Although the Second Master has gone too far in some things, he still has feelings for you, miss. I think you may have too much prejudice against the Second Master."
Prejudice? Against Ji Shisu?
If it was before, she would have listed out Ji Shisu's ten major misdeeds one by one in front of Cai Xue. But after hearing Ji Shisu's angry roar, she didn't want to do so.
Was it really as Cai Xue said that Ji Shisu had feelings for her, which was why he refused to give her a divorce letter no matter what?
But what about her feelings for him?
Did she like Ji Shisu?
Or, did she just not dislike Ji Shisu anymore?
Zhao Luoning herself couldn't figure it out.
Actually, the main reason was that she didn't have time to think about this.
Cai Xue's background was still unknown. Her mother and eldest brother were still in the Zhao mansion and might be persecuted by the concubine at any time. There was also the revenge of Luoyu and Luojing and her business all over the country waiting for her to deal with.
Romantic affairs were really a waste of her time making money.
Ji Shisu rushed out of the Buddhist hall. Halfway there, he suddenly realized something was wrong.
The second time?
When was the last time Zhao Luoning said she wanted to leave the Ji mansion?
Right! The first time she said she wanted to leave was when she said she wanted to make a deal with him.
Ji Shisu suddenly came to his senses.
Damn it! He'd fallen into a trap!
He looked back in the direction of the Buddhist hall, both angry and amused.
He was invincible in the business world. When had he ever been played like this?
This Zhao Luoning was really a little teaser!
...
The news of Zhao Luoning's "going crazy" quickly reached the ears of the old matriarch.
The old matriarch couldn't believe it. After seeing it with her own eyes in the Buddhist hall, she was also flustered, especially after seeing the letter Zhao Luoning had written to Ji Shisu.
Although the old matriarch had complaints about Zhao Luoning because of her previous顶撞, she had seen Zhao Luoning's capabilities since she entered the mansion.
It had to be said that she might not be a good granddaughter - in - law, but she was indeed a qualified mistress of the house.
In the Buddhist hall.
"Ning'er, go out first. If there's anything, talk to grandma properly. Grandma will uphold justice for you."
Zhao Luoning was wearing a very plain moon - white long gown. Her hair was not tied up, and she didn't put on any makeup. She just covered her face with a veil.
When the old matriarch led everyone into the Buddhist hall, she didn't even blink. She just held a string of red sandalwood Buddhist beads she'd somehow gotten and mumbled something, but no one could understand.
"This poor nun has made up her mind. If the Second Master still refuses to give this poor nun a divorce letter, benefactor, there's no need to waste your efforts. Please go back."
Hearing this, Cai Xue hugged Zhao Luoning and called out "Miss" in a heart - rending voice. Everyone saw her shoulders twitching and thought she was sobbing uncontrollably.
Only Zhao Luoning knew that this girl was laughing so hard that she couldn't straighten up. She was afraid of ruining her act, so she buried her face in Zhao Luoning's shoulder and held back her laughter.
Zhao Luoning sat up straight and pretended not to hear. She closed her eyes and sat upright, still mumbling.
The old matriarch let out a long sigh. Just as she was about to persuade Zhao Luoning, Mianmian pulled her and helped her up.
Mianmian gave the old matriarch a look and led her and the others out of the room.
The room, which had been very lively just now, was left with only Cai Xue and Zhao Luoning.
Zhao Luoning pulled Cai Xue, who was lying on her and laughing hard, and told her to be quiet. Then she pricked up her ears to listen to the conversation outside.
"Old matriarch, I don't think the second young mistress has gone crazy. She's possessed by evil spirits."
Mianmian said carefully. The old matriarch didn't react at first and asked in confusion,
"Possessed by evil spirits?"
Mianmian nodded and whispered in the old matriarch's ear,
"Old matriarch, have you forgotten? That person hanged herself in the Buddhist hall! The second young mistress's dressing and behavior are exactly the same as that person's at that time."