webnovelfull Chapter 435 Looking for trouble
Chapter 435 Looking for trouble
In the evening, they happened to pass by an inn, where they rested.
As soon as Shen Funian got off the carriage, she eagerly took the just-woke-up Zhaozhao from Shen Fuhan's arms.
“I really miss Zhaozhao terribly after not seeing her for a day,” Shen Funian suggested. “Brother and sister-in-law, why don’t you let Zhaozhao sleep with me tonight?”
Shen Fuhan and Wen Jiayue exchanged a glance. Was this their way of telling them that they wouldn't be having sex tonight?
"No need," Wen Jiayue politely declined. "Zhaozhao is restless at night. If you don't sleep well, you'll definitely be in poor spirits when you travel tomorrow."
She thought it was just polite talk, the point was to show determination, but Shen Funian insisted: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I have experience in taking care of children, unless you don't trust me."
Having said all that, Wen Jiayue had no choice but to agree.
He added worriedly, "If Zhaozhao cries, bring her over, or leave her with the wet nurse."
Shen Funian smiled and agreed.
After dinner, she used the excuse of digesting her food to take a walk in the courtyard with Wen Jiayue.
Wen Jiayue was a little nervous, and she didn't dare to spend too long with Shen Funian during lunch.
I overheard my sister-in-law's private conversations for three or four days in a row, which was quite embarrassing.
She assumed Shen Funian had come to discuss this matter, but to her surprise, Shen Funian looked around before speaking mysteriously.
"Sister-in-law, I've created an opportunity for you and your brother tonight. Besides, the inn is definitely better soundproof than the guesthouse. With the right timing, location, and people, you two don't need to hold back and go all out."
Wen Jiayue: "...What nonsense are you talking about?"
“How can you say that’s nonsense?” Shen Fu said with dissatisfaction. “I haven’t heard anything from you and my elder brother these past few days. You two haven’t seen each other for so long, don’t you miss each other?”
Wen Jiayue's face turned red: "I don't understand what you're talking about, I'm going back to my room."
Faced with her shy sister-in-law, Shen Funian could only stop there.
Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. Although my sister-in-law isn't particularly dangerous, she still has my brother-in-law behind her. If he complains, she'll be in deep trouble.
"Alright, you can go back now. I'll take care of Zhaozhao tonight, don't worry!"
Wen Jiayue quickly returned to her room.
Shen Fuhan had just finished washing up and was soaking her feet.
Seeing her face as beautiful as a lotus blossom, he asked knowingly, "Did Third Sister tell you something outrageous again?"
Wen Jiayue covered her burning cheeks, shook her head, said nothing, and went to wash up.
Shen Fuhan didn't rush to ask any questions. When she returned, he stretched out his long arm and pulled her onto his lap.
He took a deep breath of the fragrance in her hair and asked, "What were you talking about just now?"
Wen Jiayue sensed that he was in some danger, and while struggling, she said, "It's really nothing."
“I know even if you don’t say it,” Shen Fuhan said casually, easily grasping her hand in return. “Third Sister took Zhaozhao away so that you could get pregnant with Mumu as soon as possible.”
Wen Jiayue was stunned. How could he not hide anything from her?
"Ah Yue doesn't want to disappoint Third Sister's good intentions, does she?" Shen Fuhan's hand roamed over her waist. "Tonight, I will try my best."
The room was warm under the embroidered curtains, filled with fragrance.
The next day, Wen Jiayue almost didn't get up.
After quickly getting ready, I finally managed to leave the house before setting off.
Zhao Zhao was already waiting outside the door. Upon seeing her mother, whom she hadn't seen for a night, she excitedly exclaimed, "Mommy, hug me!"
Wen Jiayue carefully took her from her, afraid that her waist would become even more sore.
She glared at the nonchalant man standing to the side, who promptly pulled Zhao Zhao into his arms.
"Let me do it."
Zhao Zhao pouted. Her father had been holding her for a long time, and she wanted her mother to hold her even more.
Shen Fuhan explained, "Mother didn't sleep well last night, so Zhaozhao was very obedient."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhao frowned and looked her mother up and down.
"I'm fine, I'll be able to hold Zhaozhao soon," Wen Jiayue pinched her little face, "Let Daddy hold you for a while first, okay?"
Zhao Zhao nodded obediently.
Wen Jiayue secretly glared at Shen Fuhan a few more times, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Shen Funian not far away, and sent her a sharp look.
It's all because of what she said last night!
Shen Funian chuckled, didn't move closer to her, and quickly got into the carriage.
In the following days, Shen Funian would find excuses to sleep with Zhaozhao every now and then, and Wen Jiayue had gone from being shy to getting used to it.
There are only three days left until Lunar New Year's Eve.
Two days ago, Shen Fuhan sent two guards back to the capital ahead of time to tell Shen Fuyou about spending the New Year in Jinzhou.
The guards entered the capital and went straight to the residence of the Marquis of Jing'an.
Shen Fuyou was slumped in the main hall of the courtyard, a book covering his face, and he sighed deeply.
"My brother lied to me, my brother lied to me, my brother lied to me..."
He kept muttering, each word more aggrieved than the last.
It's almost New Year's Eve, and my elder brother still hasn't given me any definite news about returning home!
He was busy with the affairs of the Marquis's mansion every day, as well as managing his own business, disciplining Yao'er, and visiting Xie Yan in his spare time. He was as busy as a spinning top all day long!
Fortunately, today is relatively quiet, with nothing urgent to do.
The thought had barely formed when the servant Siyu reported, "Fourth Master, there are two guards outside requesting an audience."
"What guard?" Shen Fuyou said with a resentful look. "I don't have time to see a guard. Send him away!"
"They are the Marquis's guards."
Shen Fuyou's eyes lit up, and she immediately rushed out, saying, "Why didn't you say so earlier!"
He called out, "Is my older brother coming back?"
The guard clasped his hands in a salute, but Shen Fuyou waved his hand and said, "Don't bother with the salute, just tell me quickly."
"The Marquis is on his way back to the capital. Please ask Fourth Master and Young Master to go to Jinzhou to welcome him."
Shen Fuyou asked in bewilderment, "Do we need to go this far? It would take at least two days to get to Jinzhou, and that's during the New Year..."
He paused abruptly, his eyes lighting up.
"You mean you're spending Chinese New Year in Jinzhou this year?"
The guard cautiously replied, "I don't know."
Shen Fuyou realized that this was to prevent her grandmother's people from eavesdropping.
He cleared his throat: "I understand, I'll go pack my things now."
Jinzhou is good. It's perfect to bring Yan'er along. She's been depressed for so long, it's time for her to go home.
However, getting the grandmother's consent was a problem.
With New Year's Eve fast approaching, his grandmother wouldn't let him leave.
He rolled his eyes, came up with a good idea, and quietly slipped away.
As long as he leaves smoothly, his elder brother will take care of everything. What else does he have to worry about?
So, that very night, Shen Fuyou secretly left the mansion with Xie Yan and Shen Chengyao, heading straight for Jinzhou.
On New Year's Eve, the old lady waited and waited in Ninghui Hall until dark, but no younger generation came to have the reunion dinner.
The old lady, unable to bear it any longer, threw down her chopsticks.
"Have they all gone too far?!"
Granny Zhao quickly advised, "Madam, please don't be angry. The Marquis is away on business and cannot return to the capital. Madam is also bedridden. Be careful not to let your illness affect you."
"Third Aunt is getting married, so she'll definitely be having a reunion dinner at the General's Mansion. As for Fourth Master... he might have overslept. This old servant will send someone over there."
The old lady said angrily, "I'll go myself! I'll go to the main courtyard first. I want to see what illness Madam Wen has, that she hasn't been seen for over a month!"