Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2633 - 2569: Too Many Schemes

"Xiao Sixth, I believe my foot is genuinely sprained," Lu Shuangshuang said, her brow furrowed and her eyes welling up with tears.

"Is anyone around? Perhaps we could find some medicinal balm."

"The Senior Masters ought to be nearby. Could you have them fetch a Senior Master? Please inquire if she has any liniment suitable for a sprain."

"You go," Jiang Liu instructed, pointing to one of the men. He was dispatched to locate a Senior Master at the temple to obtain some liniment for a sprain.

"I feel their presence is a little too imposing. If they were to seek out the Senior Master, I fear it might startle her. Why not allow this young man to go instead? He appears more gentle," Lu Shuangshuang stated, nodding slightly towards Sun Han. She added with a touch of embarrassment, "I apologize for troubling you, young man."

Sun Han remained standing, unmoving.

"I apologize for troubling you, young man. Please go find the Senior Master and retrieve some medicine for me."

Lu Shuangshuang reiterated her request.

"He has been shadowing me the entire time. Just let Xiao Zhou go fetch it. If you truly are concerned, you are welcome to send your own people," Jiang Shiheng interjected.

Lu Shuangshuang's subtle scheme was transparent; it was not a trick that could escape detection.

Wasn't she merely attempting to send Sun Han away?

Sun Han understood her intentions perfectly, hence his complete lack of reaction. After all, he only obeyed Xiao Chiang. Xiao Chiang had explicitly instructed him that regardless of the circumstances, he was never to leave Sixth Young Master Jiang's side; he was to remain by his master's presence. Consequently, unless Xiao Chiang himself appeared, no one could compel him to deviate from Sixth Young Master Jiang's side, not even by half a step.

However, within Jiang Shiheng's perception, Lu Shuangshuang's overt display of intent might very well have been a calculated move.

She frequently feigned fragility in his presence and before Old Master Jiang, subtly revealing her minor stratagems. This was done to foster the impression that her mind was simple and easily deciphered.

A woman of such a disposition harbored a multitude of thoughts and employed numerous tricks.

She had veered somewhat off the intended path; it was plausible that many men found her appealing, drawn to her minor schemes that appeared easily recognizable to the male gaze. Such men might perceive her as more pliable, believing that women were inherently meant to be this way.

Yet, he was unequivocally not that kind of man.

Lu Shuangshuang regarded him with a hint of wounded feeling.

"Xiao Sixth, you truly are excessively cold towards me nowadays. It leads people to believe that I have committed some offense against you. However, throughout all these years, apart from pining for you and awaiting your return, and aside from visiting the temple monthly to offer incense and pray for your well-being and safety, I have genuinely done nothing else."

Observing Jiang Shiheng's continued indifferent expression, she sadly lowered her head and inhaled softly. "Furthermore, today, solely desiring a proper reunion with you at our cherished old haunt and to aid in the recovery of your memories, I journeyed here alone by boat. I did not bring any companions with me whatsoever."

"Oh?" Jiang Shiheng threw her a glance. "I recall this small island typically teems with sightseers. How is it that not a soul is present today?"

"Perhaps they were aware of the impending torrential downpour this afternoon?" Lu Shuangshuang glanced outside at the sheets of heavy rain cascading down and remarked with a trace of guilt, "Had I possessed foreknowledge, I would have made inquiries as well. Then we would not be confined to this temple. However, we can endure a little longer; the rain may cease shortly. Once it subsides, we can descend to the beach for a stroll."

At this precise moment, the bodyguard identified as Xiao Zhou arrived, carrying the liniment for the sprain, which he then presented to Lu Shuangshuang.

Lu Shuangshuang turned her gaze towards Jiang Shiheng. "Xiao Sixth, please assist me in applying it."

It would be inappropriate to permit the bodyguard to perform such a task at this juncture, would it not?

Jiang Shiheng addressed Xiao Zhou. "Did you not request a Senior Master to come and provide assistance?"

"The Senior Master will be here momentarily." As Xiao Zhou uttered these words, a Senior Master indeed emerged from a side corridor.

Lu Shuangshuang's countenance darkened.