Lin Yuwei, still somewhat uneasy, continued to ask, believing that it was best to inquire thoroughly about important matters to be completely at ease.
"There truly is no one left," Feng Jin replied, her answer firm and without the slightest hesitation.
After asking several times and receiving the same answer, Lin Yuwei finally let go of her worries.
"Then, if that's the case, I'll do as you suggested, Sister Feng Jin."
After all, she had already come to terms with it. Even if Chu Chenyi continued to indulge in his romantic pursuits, she would pretend not to see it. For the sake of the child in her womb, she would certainly not be angry with Chu Chenyi anymore.
Just as Feng Jin was about to offer Lin Yuwei some more advice, a series of intermittent yet somewhat rhythmic knocks sounded at the door. Feng Jin immediately realized it was Ling Mohan outside.
"I'll go see. You quickly lie down and rest."
After helping Lin Yuwei lie down, Feng Jin hurried to open the door. Indeed, Ling Mohan was standing outside, and behind him was Chu Chenyi.
Feng Jin's reaction was swift. She instinctively grabbed Ling Mohan and pulled him out, then quickly shut the door. The entire sequence of actions happened so fast that neither of the two men behind her had time to react to what had transpired.
"You brought him here! Didn't I tell you everything? Have you forgotten it all?"
He had quite the nerve to actually bring Chu Chenyi here so brazenly. Was he implying her troubles weren't enough and she needed more to deal with?
"It was just a coincidence, I..."
"Alright, alright. Stop explaining. The more you explain, the messier it gets. You two follow me. Don't just stand here by the door; you're too conspicuous."
Feng Jin turned and walked away, with the two men obediently following behind her.
After the three of them sat down in the pavilion, Chu Chenyi anxiously said, "I've handled everything. I've sent everyone away, and not a single one is left. What should I do next?"
He had already followed Feng Jin's instructions. Now, he needed to know what to do next.
"You sent everyone away?"
Feng Jin clearly found Chu Chenyi's statement hard to believe and asked again for confirmation.
"Absolutely true. If you don't believe me, send someone to the manor to check. You definitely won't see a single woman there!"
Chu Chenyi's tone was very agitated, as he desperately wanted to prove his innocence. He was practically jumping up to swear to the heavens.
"I was just asking you. Why are you getting so worked up? Who are you trying to scare?"
"No, that's not what I meant. I just got a little excited with my tone. Please don't be angry. I'll be more careful next time!"
Chu Chenyi explained with great humility. He didn't dare to provoke Feng Jin now, as he was counting on her to persuade Lin Yuwei to return.
Seeing Chu Chenyi's devout attitude, even Feng Jin's anger subsided by half. She found herself unable to vent her frustration any longer.
"Forget it. Let's leave it at that for now. But this cannot happen again. You're on your own."
No longer dwelling on these trivial matters, Feng Jin directly steered the conversation back to the main issue. "Since you've dealt with all the women in the manor, I have nothing more to say. Lin Yuwei's emotions are stable now. You should go in and see her. But you need to be mindful of what you say and what you shouldn't say. Don't get kicked out shortly after going in."
Feng Jin kindly advised Chu Chenyi to use his head when he went in, lest he anger her with just a few words.
Upon hearing that he could go in to see Lin Yuwei, Chu Chenyi immediately became excited. However, after calming down, he began to feel nervous. He wasn't fully prepared yet and didn't know what he should say to Lin Yuwei.
After lingering for a long time, Chu Chenyi still hadn't made a move to go forward. This made Feng Jin wonder, "Didn't you want to see Lin Yuwei earlier? Now that you're allowed in, why are you acting so foolish and standing here? Hurry up and go in!"
Feng Jin's tone unconsciously became a little harsher as she urged Chu Chenyi to go in quickly and not waste any more time.
Chu Chenyi remained frozen in place, showing no intention of going in. He looked at Feng Jin, then glanced down at the closed door. A myriad of emotions swirled within him, like countless tangled threads that he couldn't unravel.
"I... I..." His lips parted slightly, but the words he wanted to say got stuck, leaving him in immense turmoil.
Feng Jin saw through Chu Chenyi's inner struggle and guessed the reason. "Are you worried that Lin Yuwei will kick you out?"
At this moment, Chu Chenyi no longer cared about his pride and nodded in admission.
"That's exactly what I'm worried about. Tell me, what should I do if I go in and Lin Yuwei stubbornly refuses to listen to my explanation? What if I make her even angrier?"
Chu Chenyi's mind was in a complete mess. He didn't know whether to go in or stay out, nor what to do.
He turned his head and saw Ling Mohan and Feng Jin looking so calm and composed, as if this matter had nothing to do with them. Their detached demeanor only made Chu Chenyi more anxious.
"You should help me think of a solution. You're just sitting there so comfortably. Are you really going to ignore this?"
He was on the verge of desperation, while they remained leisurely. He found it incredibly irritating and almost leaped up in anger.
Ling Mohan calmly sipped a cup of tea and kindly poured another for Chu Chenyi. "Have some tea to calm your temper. Don't get angry."
"I don't have the mood for tea! You guys quickly help me think of a plan!"
Chu Chenyi was frantic. He didn't even want to sit, let alone have the mood for tea. He was burning with impatience.
"If you immediately poison yourself here, Lin Yuwei inside won't know anything. Therefore, there's no point in you wasting time here. I advise you to go in immediately and sincerely admit your mistakes. That is the most important thing."
Feng Jin pointed out the crucial aspect directly, urging Chu Chenyi to seize the opportunity and quickly go in to apologize.