Chapter 829: The Beautiful Wife’s Dream

Gu Honglian cried heartbreakingly.

Tong Huaqiong: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Though it was not yet confirmed that Fan Tong was gone, Gu Honglian started wailing as if mourning.

However, given Fan Tong hadn’t returned for so long, Tong Huaqiong and the others weren’t sure whether Fan Tong was safe.

After all, the chaos in the city last night could have led to him being trampled to death or killed by opportunistic criminals.

Yet, Tong Huaqiong didn’t believe Fan Tong would die so easily; being selfish, Fan Tong would always sacrifice others to protect himself.

"Auntie, stop crying."

"Auntie, come on, get up."

Gu Dahuan was about to help Gu Honglian up from the ground.

Gu Honglian beat her chest and stomped her feet, crying, "What will I do if Fan Tong is dead?"

Gu Taohua said coldly, "No one can prove Fan Tong is dead. We’re all waiting for news."

Gu Honglian hesitated for a moment and then suddenly cried again.

"A day and a night have passed. If Fan Tong weren’t dead, he should have returned. He’s new in Shengjing with nowhere to go, so if he’s fine, he’d definitely be back by now. Him not coming back suggests something has happened."

Gu Honglian’s words left everyone speechless.

Gu Dashu said, "He might not be dead. Maybe he’s hurt and hiding in some snow pit."

Gu Honglian felt even worse when she heard that.

Gu Jingzhe said, "The court organized people to clean up the city chaos, and Brother Lu is responsible. The city is mostly cleared now, and there will be lists of those dead and injured, so why not send someone to ask Brother Lu if Auntie’s husband’s name is on the list?"

After speaking, they decided to send someone to the Lu Family to inquire.

Tong Huaqiong didn’t stop them.

Whether Fan Tong was dead or alive, not only did Gu Honglian need to know, but they needed to know too.

"I’m going out to look for Fan Tong," Gu Honglian insisted.

Gu Jingzhe said, "I’ve already sent someone to the Lu Family, Auntie, don’t cause more trouble; just wait for the news at home."

Before the person Gu Jingzhe sent had returned from the Lu Family, Fan Tong came home himself.

"Husband, is it really you?"

Gu Honglian shrieked and rushed over, inspecting him closely and confirming it was Fan Tong, tears streaming.

"Where were you all night? I was worried sick about you," Gu Honglian cried with tears and snot flying.

Tong Huaqiong noticed Fan Tong discreetly avoiding Gu Honglian as she wiped her tears on him, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Unlike those who had experienced chaos, Fan Tong was spotless, maintaining the dignity of a scholar, not showing the slightest sign of the previous night’s turmoil.

"I thought you were dead, you made me worry all night, are you alright?" Gu Honglian bombarded him with questions.

Fan Tong gently pushed Gu Honglian away, saying, "I’m fine."

Fan Tong’s clean appearance was noticed by everyone.

Combined with the sharp contrast to Gu Honglian’s appearance yesterday, Gu Jingzhe and the others looked at Fan Tong with scrutiny.

Where did he go last night, and why is he so clean?

If he wasn’t affected by the rebellion, why didn’t he return home earlier?

Confronted with their gazes, Fan Tong felt a heaviness, then avoided their eyes and said to Gu Honglian, "Honglian, how are you? Are you alright? You scared me. I thought you didn’t return. I searched for you all day and night."

Fan Tong wore a pained expression.

In this way, he showed his concern for Gu Honglian and explained what he had done for the past day and night.

It turned out he was searching for Gu Honglian.

Tears welled in Gu Honglian’s eyes, moved by Fan Tong.

Honestly, yesterday, Gu Honglian was stumped by Gu Taohua’s soul-searching questions, doubting whether Fan Tong deliberately abandoned her to save himself.

When Fan Tong spoke, Gu Honglian felt deeply remorseful, secretly wishing she hadn’t doubted Fan Tong at all.

Gu Honglian said sincerely, "After we got separated at the alley entrance, I followed the alley back. It was my fault for losing you."

Is that all?

Fan Tong carefully observed Gu Honglian’s reaction, unsure whether to believe her words.

Clearly, he saw shadows in the alley entrance.

He knew that in chaotic times, there would be opportunistic thieves; upon seeing the shadows, he quietly let go of Gu Honglian’s hand and ran in the opposite direction.

Soon, Gu Honglian’s screams echoed from the alley.

Now, how is Gu Honglian unharmed and speaking affectionately to him in the Gu Family?

He really couldn’t tell that Gu Honglian was so good at pretending.

Was it not because he was a scholar with a promising future that Gu Honglian couldn’t bear to lose him, thus concealing what happened in the alley?

Fan Tong’s face darkened and said, "You were clearly holding my hand and let go, did you know how hard it was for me to find you last night? With the cold weather and chaotic streets, to find you, I went through alley after alley, I almost froze to death."

Tong Huaqiong frowned slightly hearing this.

With Fan Tong’s selfish character, him looking for Gu Honglian all night would be a miracle.

Moreover, if he had truly searched for Gu Honglian all night, how could he be so clean?

His feet were clean, including his shoes and socks.

"Had you not come back, I wouldn’t know how to explain to Big Sister-in-law."

Noticing Tong Huaqiong’s changed expression, Fan Tong softened his tone.

Gu Honglian was deeply moved.

Tong Huaqiong realized Fan Tong deliberately crafted himself as a compassionate husband, not just to reassure Gu Honglian, but to earn favor with Tong Huaqiong and others.

After all, Tong Huaqiong, Gu Jingzhe, and the others weren’t easily deceived.

"You, you have always been careless in your actions, and even with the chaos last night, you acted carelessly."

Fan Tong started lecturing.

Tong Huaqiong couldn’t help but say, "What do you mean, are you blaming Honglian?"

Realizing he had said too much, Fan Tong held his tongue and said, "Big Sister-in-law, I’m not blaming Honglian. I’m just too worried, so I spoke hastily."

Tong Huaqiong responded, "Brother-in-law has great skill, spent all night searching on the cold, chaotic streets for Honglian, yet is spotless without a speck of dust."

Gu Honglian, reminded by Tong Huaqiong, realized Fan Tong was entirely clean, looking at him with doubt.

Fan Tong defended, "I searched, avoiding crowds."

Liu Yueer sneered, "How do you find someone by avoiding crowds?"

Except for Gu Honglian, no one believed him.

Gu Honglian was unwilling to see everyone troubling Fan Tong, after all, she believed he truly searched for her all night.

Fan Tong was one who loved cleanliness, always immaculate in attire, avoiding smoke-filled crowds was normal for him.

Gu Honglian said, "Fan Tong searched for me all day and night, he must be exhausted and hungry, I will take him to rest."

Fan Tong immediately coughed twice.

In Gu Honglian’s eyes, this meant Fan Tong had caught a cold while searching for her.

Neither Tong Huaqiong nor the others continued to question Fan Tong.

Anyway, Gu Honglian was now aligned with Fan Tong, immersed in his fabricated dream of searching for her all night, others’ words were pointless.