webnovelfull Chapter 383 The Fragrance of Those Near Ayue
Chapter 383 The Fragrance of Those Near Ayue
Halfway through the banquet, Li Zhilan arrived late.
Everyone stood up and bowed, but Li Zhilan glanced at them and sat down without saying a word.
Everyone looked at each other, maintaining their bowing posture, none daring to move.
Shen Fuhan sat down first.
Once someone takes the lead, the others naturally follow suit.
Li Zhilan only touched her chopsticks three or four times throughout the entire meal, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally drifting towards Shen Fuhan.
Eight out of ten times, Shen Fuhan would look up and glance in her direction.
Li Zhilan curled her lips into a smile. She knew she was right; Shen Fuhan couldn't let her go at all.
Wen Jiayue sat to the side, eating her food silently, neither looking up nor speaking to her.
Li Zhilan ignored her meaning and, after confirming Shen Fuhan's feelings, stood up in a good mood.
"I am tired, so I will return to my residence first."
Wen Jiayue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stood up to bow.
Everyone at this table stood up, and the others naturally followed suit, respectfully seeing off the princess.
After a quarter of an hour, the banquet ended and the guests left.
After seeing off the last guest, Wen Jiayue relaxed a little, told Ruyi to keep an eye on the servants tidying up, and then went back to her room with Shen Fuhan.
As soon as she entered the door, Wen Jiayue couldn't wait to ask, "Husband, ever since the Princess and Wen Ruohuan entered the manor, have you been sending people to keep an eye on them?"
Shen Fuhan nodded slightly.
Wen Jiayue praised with a smile, "You're really amazing."
Shen Fuhan's heart stirred slightly, and he asked, "Since I'm so capable, could you add one point to make it seven?"
Wen Jiayue hesitated for a moment, then said reluctantly, "Since you've said that, I'll give you face, but you can't do it again next time."
“Ah Yue is so good,” Shen Fuhan put his arm around her waist, “Can I take advantage of this?”
He lowered his head, his gaze intense, and the slight smell of alcohol made Wen Jiayue feel a little tipsy.
She blushed slightly and pushed him away, saying with disgust, "You stink."
Shen Fuhan froze for a moment, frowned and sniffed his clothes, then caught a glimpse of Wen Jiayue smirking out of the corner of his eye.
He immediately placed his free hand on her back, pressing himself even closer to her.
"You dislike me?" He nuzzled her nose. "Luckily, being near A-Yue makes one smell good, and I've become fragrant too."
"What do you mean by 'being near A-Yue smells good'?" Wen Jiayue's face flushed slightly. "Is this another one of your own twisted theories?"
Shen Fuhan pecked her lips and whispered, "It's clearly the truth."
After all that fooling around, the two of them were a little tired and went to take a nap.
While the couple slept soundly, the newlyweds of the Xiao family were lifting their veils and drinking nuptial wine amidst the crowd.
The excitement finally subsided, and the room was empty. Shen Funian, whose back had been stiff all day, leaned back and fell onto the bright red wedding quilt.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Suye returned.
Shen Funian heard footsteps and tried to get up, but it was too late; she had no strength left.
Xiao Suye smiled and helped her up: "Madam, you're already out of energy?"
Shen Funian almost got goosebumps: "Don't call me that."
"What should I call her?" He pondered for a moment. "Nian Nian? Or... Sister?"
Even with her thick skin, Shen Funian blushed upon hearing this, but she pretended to be calm and said, "Just call me by my full name. I'll call you Xiao Suyue from now on."
“How unfamiliar we are,” Xiao Suye said, holding her hand. “We are husband and wife now.”
"Ouch!" Shen Funian pulled her hand back as if burned. "What are you doing back here? Aren't you going to entertain the guests?"
“I’ll go later, I’m worried about you,” he continued. “Someone will bring you food later, have something to eat, and if you’re tired, take a bath. Everything is prepared, and if you’re sleepy, go to sleep, don’t wait for me…”
"You're being too long-winded," Shen Funian's heart was racing as she listened, and she had to interrupt him, "Hurry up and go, someone will definitely come to urge you in a bit."
She wouldn't be fooled by his sweet words; Xiao Suyue's promise to marry her was definitely a ploy to mess with her!
"Let me say one last thing," Xiao Suye said seriously, "Treat the General's Mansion as the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion, and you can do whatever you want there."
After saying that, he got up and left, leaving Shen Funian sitting there in a daze. He was just too unfair!
Soon after, the food was served.
After a hearty meal, Shen Funian went to take a bath. When she came out, she found that it was getting dark and became increasingly flustered.
Although she and Xiao Su had shared a room at night, today... today is different.
She wanted to drink to bolster her courage, and remembering the bottle of wine hidden in her sleeve, she took it out.
After thinking about it, I realized something was wrong. This wine was meant for Wen Ruohuan. I almost made a foolish mistake.
She then placed the wine on the table and instructed her personal maid, Furong, to find the strongest wine.
The servants of the Xiao family had been instructed long ago that they must not disobey the Fourth Madam's orders, and a pot of strong liquor was delivered without delay.
Shen Funian only took two sips before she felt dizzy and fell into a deep sleep.
When Xiao Suye returned, he saw her sleeping sprawled out, just like usual, cute and playful.
He walked forward with a smile, his gaze drawn to the wine on the table.
He picked it up and weighed it in his hand; there was still a little bit left, like what Shen Funian had left over.
His Adam's apple bobbed as he pulled out the cork.
Just as I was about to take a bite, I suddenly smelled an unusual scent hidden beneath the fragrance of osmanthus, and I immediately frowned.
He sniffed carefully and realized something was wrong, so he shook Shen Funian awake.
“Niannian, Niannian,” he asked anxiously, “have you drunk osmanthus wine?”
Shen Funian opened her eyes groggily, muttering, "Don't make a sound..."
He simply grabbed her chin and kissed her, feeling her breath and making sure there was no osmanthus fragrance before he breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't care about having any children, since he already had Yao'er, who was his own son.
However, the "Child-Slaying Powder" was harmful to his health, and he didn't want her to get hurt.
He gently patted her face to bring her back to her senses and asked, "Where did this wine come from?"
“Wen Ruohuan’s,” Shen Funian muttered, “is definitely not good stuff. I have to find a chance to make her drink it.”
Xiao Suye frowned immediately. Wen Ruohuan? She seems to be his sister-in-law's younger sister.
He was about to ask more questions when he suddenly remembered that there was an unknown old woman named Wang outside the door, so he held back for the time being.
He helped Shen Funian lie down, tucked her in, and then put away the wine, hiding it in a secret compartment.
Turning around, he saw that Shen Funian had woken up and was staring at him curiously.
He realized that she looked exactly the same as she had on that day in Peach Blossom Spring.
Xiao Suye stepped forward, and a soft, boneless hand landed on his neck, pulling him down.
"What a handsome young man," Shen Funian exclaimed, "but it's a pity that he looks a bit like that damned scholar. This old lady doesn't want you, find someone else!"
Xiao Suye was furious upon hearing the name, but he quickly suppressed his anger.
"If you don't want me, who else does Niannian want?"
"Look carefully, I am Xiao Suye, your husband."
"He's a thousand times better than that scholar, and he can make you experience ecstasy a thousand times over."