I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 548: Li Renyi at the Scene of Social Death

Li Renyi stared at the flyer, his mind flashing through various scenes related to Li Wan'er like a movie.

His fingers unconsciously traced the flyer, and he didn't utter a word for a long time, his expression indescribably complex.

Madam Li saw her son's reaction clearly. She snorted coldly, a sarcastic smile on her lips. "What, you saw it? Now you know you regret it? Serves you right! I told you to treat the princess well, but you didn't listen. You went around flirting with other women and ruined a perfectly good marriage."

Now that someone's choosing a husband, and you're just watching enviously, aren't you feeling a bit uncomfortable?"

Li Renyi opened his mouth, wanting to say something in his defense, but he swallowed the words back.

He lowered his head, his heart filled with mixed feelings, an indescribable emotion.

Seeing his expression, Madam Li sighed again. "You really need to reflect on this. Think about it carefully yourself." With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Li Renyi still standing there in a daze, clutching the flyer tightly in his hand.

Inside the main hall of Lingxi Pavilion, a bustling and busy scene unfolded.

Fang Xiaoxiao was dressed in a neat and stylish outfit, her dark hair tied up high, looking heroic and dashing.

She stood with her hands on her hips, her eyes sharp as an eagle's, scanning every corner of the lobby.

"Hurry up! Don't dawdle. It officially starts tomorrow. If anything goes wrong, none of you will have an easy time!" Her voice was clear and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority that echoed in the hall.

Startled by her shout, the workers sped up their work, instantly increasing the pace of their stage setup.

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded in satisfaction and was about to give further instructions when she noticed Li Wan'er standing to the side, her face slightly pale, her hands tightly twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes revealing a hint of unease and tension.

Li Wan'er's body trembled slightly. Her gaze wandered back and forth in the hall, looking at the busy crowd and the gradually taking shape stage. The tension in her heart grew stronger and stronger.

She never imagined that she would one day publicly seek a husband.

She once thought she would naturally marry Li Renyi, the heir of the Marquis of Jing'an, become a good wife and mother, and live a peaceful and stable life.

But now, everything has changed.

Hongxiu stood beside Li Wan'er and keenly noticed the change in her emotions.

She gently took Li Wan'er's hand, patted it to comfort her, and wore a gentle smile on her face.

"Princess, don't worry. My young lady has excellent taste. This time, she'll definitely find you a wonderful husband. Perhaps he'll be a handsome man who is elegant, talented, and skilled in martial arts!"

Upon hearing Hongxiu's words, a blush appeared on Li Wan'er's tense face. She gently bit her lip and gave Hongxiu a reproachful look. "Hongxiu, please stop teasing me. My mind is in a mess right now, I don't have the mind to think about these things." Although she said this, a hint of expectation still flashed in her eyes.

Fang Xiaoxiao overheard their conversation, turned around, and a mischievous smile curled at the corner of her lips.

She walked briskly to Li Wan'er's side, reached out and gently pinched her cheek, "Wan'er, don't overthink it."

I'll take care of everything. You can just relax and wait for the competition to start tomorrow.

Who knows, maybe tomorrow you'll take a liking to some young gentleman and decide to marry him on the spot.

Li Wan'er blushed even more after Fang Xiaoxiao teased her like that, her face turning as red as a ripe apple.

She stamped her foot and said coquettishly, "Xiao Xiao, you're teasing me too. I... I'm not as easily attracted to someone as you say."

Fang Xiaoxiao chuckled and put her arm around Li Wan'er's shoulder. "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Let's prepare properly and try to make sure everything goes smoothly tomorrow." Then, her expression turned serious as she turned to the workers and continued to give orders loudly, "You guys over there, adjust the decorations again, make them look beautiful! And you, double-check the stage's stability..."

Seeing Fang Xiaoxiao's decisive and efficient manner, Li Wan'er's nervousness gradually lessened.

She took a deep breath and silently encouraged herself, thinking that maybe she would really meet the right person tomorrow.

Outside Lingxi Pavilion, the sky was gradually darkening, and pedestrians came and went on the street, creating a lively scene.

Li Renyi, dressed in an ordinary gray cloth robe and wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat with the brim deliberately pulled low, walked furtively toward the Lingxi Pavilion.

He looked around nervously, his eyes revealing a hint of tension and anticipation, as if he were afraid of being recognized.

After finally reaching the entrance of Lingxi Pavilion, he hid behind a pillar and secretly peeked inside.

Li Renyi thought his disguise was very clever and that no one would be able to recognize his identity, and he was secretly pleased with himself.

Just as he was engrossed in watching, a large hand suddenly slapped heavily on his shoulder.

"Hey! What are you doing here?" Long Jinyan's familiar and loud voice rang in his ears.

Li Renyi was so startled by the sudden slap that he almost jumped up. He turned around abruptly and saw Long Jinyan's ambiguous smile, and his heart tightened.

"Why...why did you suddenly scare me!" Li Renyi said irritably, his face still showing lingering fear.

Long Jinyan's lips curled into a mocking smile as he looked Li Renyi up and down, teasing, "Oh, look at you dressed up, you actually look quite the part. What, are you here to watch tomorrow's match? Or do you have some other purpose?"

Li Renyi quickly shook his head, his eyes darting around, and said with feigned composure, "I'm not interested in that competition. I just haven't seen Xiaoxiao in a long time and wanted to come see her, is that not allowed?" As he spoke, he straightened his clothes, trying to hide his inner turmoil.

Long Jinyan said "Oh" twice, a look of sudden realization on his face, and then raised his voice, ready to shout, "Wife! Look who's coming..."

Li Renyi reacted quickly, covering Long Jinyan's mouth with his hand. He widened his eyes and said anxiously, "Don't shout! I... I don't want her to know I'm here yet."

Just as the two were struggling, Murong Changqing and Ouyang Tuoba walked over side by side.

Upon seeing Li Renyi's attire and recalling the upcoming marriage contest for Li Wan'er, the two had already guessed most of what was going on.

Murong Changqing raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips, a hint of mockery in her eyes, and said slowly, "Li Renyi, with your outfit, are you perhaps planning to participate in tomorrow's competition and snatch Wan'er back?"

Ouyang Tuoba was much more direct. His eyes lit up, and an excited expression appeared on his face. He shouted at the top of his lungs towards Fang Xiaoxiao in the lobby, "Xiaoxiao! Li Renyi is here!"

Upon hearing this, Li Renyi's face turned deathly pale. He glared fiercely at Ouyang Tuoba, feeling both angry and anxious.

"What...what are you shouting for! I already said I don't want her to know." He said, trying to cover Ouyang Tuoba's mouth, but Ouyang Tuoba nimbly dodged.