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Chapter 482 Being near the water tower gives you an advantage (6)

Shen Qianshan asked, "What's this little maid's name?"

The maid never expected that General Shen would be interested in Wen Jiayue, so she could only make up a name for her.

Shen Qianshan frowned.

Ye Ning asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"I feel like I've seen this somewhere before..."

The fourth young master, Shen Fuyou, had already run quite far when he looked back and saw that his parents were still standing there, so he had no choice but to turn back.

"Father, Mother, what are you doing?"

Shen Qianshan waved his hand dismissively: "Never mind, let's take her back first."

The maid was stunned upon hearing this. What would happen if this matter were exposed?

She feigned composure and said, "General Shen, this is the old lady's arrangement. This servant dares not make decisions on her own."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ning immediately picked up one child from the ground and carried one in each arm.

It's common for mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law to have disagreements, and the old lady had long been dissatisfied with her.

But Ye Ning didn't tolerate it and never humbled herself. She argued with the old lady more often than she went to war.

Since coming back now will only cause trouble for the old lady, why not do it?

She said decisively, "Let's go."

The maid was completely dumbfounded. Why did she feel that General Ye was even more excited after she said those words?

The group arrived at Ninghui Hall.

Shen Fuhan had already arrived and was talking to her grandmother with her younger siblings.

His visit to the palace was because his parents and fourth brother had secretly returned to the capital to report on their duties, and the emperor had specially summoned him to reunite with them.

On the way back, Shen Fuyou suddenly had a whim and said he wanted to give his family a surprise, so they entered the mansion through the side gate.

Judging by the time, they should be here soon.

Just as I was thinking about this, I heard a noise outside.

"Why is it so noisy all of a sudden?" The old lady, feeling guilty, was startled. "What happened?"

She stood up, and suddenly a thin, dark-skinned monkey jumped out of the door.

Shen Fuyou greeted everyone enthusiastically before even seeing them clearly: "Hey! Grandmother! Eldest brother! Second brother! Third sister!"

The old lady rushed forward with delight. Her grandson was back! Her son was back too! Her daughter-in-law…

She was so shocked that she took a step back. Why was her daughter-in-law holding Wen Jiayue in her arms?!

Ye Ning keenly noticed her change and raised her eyebrows, asking, "Mother, why do you look like you've seen a ghost when you see your daughter-in-law?"

"No, not at all," the old lady said sheepishly. "Please sit down, please sit down."

"Why doesn't Mother ask who I'm holding in my arms?"

Shen Fuhan subconsciously looked over, frowning slightly. Why did the figure look so much like Wen Jiayue?

Before his brain could even process it, his body had already started moving, and he walked towards his mother.

Upon seeing her face, he finally realized who she was and asked, "Mother, why are you holding Miss Wen?"

"Miss Wen?" Shen Qianshan finally realized, "The daughter who saved my wife?"

He slapped his forehead: "Oh my god, I knew it! She looks so familiar! She looks exactly like her mother!"

Ye Ning smiled and asked, "Why would Mother sell the daughter of my husband's savior?"

Shen Fuhan's face immediately turned cold, and he spoke slowly and deliberately: "Sell them?"

Ye Ning explained, "Yes, the slave trader even paid the money. If we hadn't happened to run into them, the girl would have already disappeared."

The old lady quickly distanced herself from the matter: "I didn't do this! Granny Zhao, go and investigate who is so audacious!"

Shen Qianshan said disappointedly, "Mother, that maid already said it was your idea."

"She lied!"

Ye Ning handed Wen Jiayue over to Shen Fuhan, clapped her hands decisively, and the maid and slave trader were dragged in.

"Since we each have our own version of events, let's confront each other!"

Shen Fuhan hugged Wen Jiayue tightly and whispered, "Mother, I'll take her back first."

Ye Ning was somewhat surprised by her son's tender expression, but also relieved, and said, "Okay, leave the rest to me."

When Wen Jiayue woke up, it was already evening.

She covered her slightly aching forehead and slowly sat up.

The rustling sounds woke up Shen Fuhan, who was dozing lightly by the bedside.

He breathed a sigh of relief: "You're awake."

"Young Master?" Wen Jiayue asked with a smile, "When did you get back?"

"Just now," Shen Fuhan touched her head, "why did you sleep for so long? Does your head hurt?"

Wen Jiayue was stunned. Yes, how did she suddenly fall asleep?

Without thinking much about it, she threw herself into his arms.

"Seeing my brother, the Crown Prince, makes me feel better! But what's he doing here?"

Shen Fuhan paused for a moment: "I'm calling you to get up. My parents and fourth brother have returned from the border. I'll take you there."

Wen Jiayue nodded vigorously and got off him. Perhaps the movement was a little too rough, because with a "rip," her clothes tore.

She exclaimed in alarm, "Brother Prince, I think I've ruined the clothes you gave me."

Shen Fuhan frowned. When did he give her clothes?

Seeing that the color was similar to what the maids in the mansion wore, he understood.

"It's broken, so be it. I'll send you an even better one in a few days."

"Then, Your Highness, please remember to send someone over to take your measurements. This one is a little small, just a tiny bit, but it will still fit perfectly."

"it is good."

Wen Jiayue changed her clothes and followed Shen Fuhan toward the main courtyard.

"By the way, Grandmother is not feeling well," Shen Fuhan said. "She went back to the old house to rest today."

Wen Jiayue simply said "Oh," without much of a reaction.

Although she was given a pair of jade bracelets, she inexplicably disliked this grandmother.

Before even entering the main courtyard, Wen Jiayue heard Shen Funian's angry shouts, mixed with a boy's excited cries.

Once inside the courtyard, I realized that the siblings were just playing around.

Shen Funian chased Shen Fuyou all over the courtyard, shouting angrily, "Stop right there!"

"No way!"

Shen Fuhan rubbed his temples. Fortunately, Shen Fuyou would be returning to the border with her parents this time; otherwise, he didn't know what kind of chaos would have ensued at home.

He brought Wen Jiayue to his parents and whispered, "Don't be nervous, they are both easy-going people."

Even so, Wen Jiayue was still somewhat at a loss and curtsied.

Before she could even stand up, a large red envelope was stuffed into her hand, and she looked up in surprise.

"You're Yue'er, right?" Ye Ning said with a smile. "This is a gift from your uncle and aunt to welcome you."

Wen Jiayue looked at Shen Fuhan, unsure whether she should accept the gift.

Seeing him nod, she thanked him.

Ye Ning saw their little actions and chuckled, "Yue'er listens to Fu Han so much?"

Wen Jiayue blushed and said, "What the young master said is all correct."

“That’s not right,” Ye Ning corrected. “Yue’er, we girls should also have our own opinions.”

Wen Jiayue nodded, seemingly confused.

Shen Qianshan looked at her with emotion and murmured, "You've grown so much in the blink of an eye!"

Wen Jiayue asked, puzzled, "You recognize me?"

Shen Qianshan laughed heartily: "I knew you when you were in your mother's womb, and I even decided that you would be my daughter-in-law..."

Shen Fuhan coughed lightly to interrupt him: "Father, it's time to eat."

Wen Jiayue blinked gently, then suddenly remembered what Shen Funian had said, and waved to Shen Fuhan.

He bent down, not understanding why.

"Young Master, am I your childhood sweetheart?"