webnovelfull Chapter 353 Even the eldest brother has to listen to his sister-in-law
Chapter 353 Even the eldest brother has to listen to his sister-in-law
The next morning, Shen Fuhan woke up a little earlier than usual.
He pulled his sleeping wife into his arms and kissed her forehead.
"Stop fooling around," Wen Jiayue mumbled, "I want to sleep..."
Shen Fuhan chuckled, then gently lifted the blanket without disturbing her further.
After leaving the main courtyard, he did not leave the mansion, but instead headed towards the Worry-Free Courtyard.
In the Worry-Free Courtyard, Shen Fuyou, who had been living in fear all night, had just fallen asleep.
After returning home yesterday, he realized how impulsive he had been and quickly ran away.
When he returned to the courtyard that evening, Siyu told him that the Marquis had come by, which made him even more restless and unable to sleep.
Although the older brother didn't say he couldn't tell his sister-in-law, it was obvious he didn't want her to know.
He blurted everything out of impulse, not knowing how his elder brother would punish him, and didn't fall asleep until dawn.
However, he didn't sleep well. He kept feeling that his older brother was coming to beat him, and he would wake up from time to time, then drift back to sleep in a daze.
Startled awake for the third time, he sighed and was about to close his eyes when the door creaked open.
His eyes widened instantly, and he inexplicably sensed a murderous aura.
Shen Fuyou sat up shakily, only to see Shen Fuhan approaching step by step with a cold face.
He racked his brains for a solution, already considering whether or not to use the conditions he had obtained from the Dali Temple.
He originally intended to leave it for Yan'er, in case their affair was exposed, he had to give her a chance to survive.
But now he's in dire straits himself, so Yan'er probably won't blame him, right?
Shen Fuyou swallowed hard, pulled the blanket tighter around himself, and called out, "Big Brother."
Shen Fuhan asked, "Why did you wake up so early?"
His tone was relatively calm, but the calmer he was, the more frightened Shen Fuyou became.
He smiled obsequiously and said, "Isn't this because we're of one mind? Knowing you were coming, I naturally woke up as well."
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "Forget about you."
He only wanted to be in sync with Wen Jiayue.
But Shen Fuyou was unaware of his thoughts; her mind was filled with, "Forget it? What do you mean, forget it? Are we doomed?"
He almost fell to his knees when he suddenly heard Shen Fuhan say, "I came here this time to thank you."
Before Shen Fuyou could hear clearly, he quickly apologized: "Big brother, I was wrong..."
Then it suddenly dawned on me: "Huh? What? You're thanking me?"
Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "I have already explained things clearly with your sister-in-law, and I am very satisfied with the current situation."
"Big brother," Shen Fuyou sighed, falling back onto the bed, "you really scared me to death..."
He immediately seized the opportunity: "I'm practically your matchmaker, right? How do you plan to repay me, big brother?"
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "I can't repay you. Your actions can only be considered as making up for your mistakes with good deeds."
Shen Fuyou's heart skipped a beat: "What have I done wrong this time?"
"What are you trying to achieve by telling her about me using the perfume?" Shen Fuhan asked with displeasure. "I won't hold it against you this time, but if there's a next time..."
"No, no!" Shen Fuyou quickly said, "I promise, I swear!"
Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "In that case, let's consider this matter closed. By the way, go and find me some balms that can slow down aging. I'll be going now."
Shen Fuyou: "...?"
Isn't this deliberately making things difficult for someone?
He closed his eyes in frustration and slept until late afternoon. After having his meal, he went to the main courtyard looking refreshed.
Upon learning that his sister-in-law was by the lake, he headed towards the lake.
Wen Jiayue was preparing for the guests tomorrow. She decorated the pavilion in the middle of the lake, replaced the cushions on the boat with new ones, and hung wind chimes on the eaves, which sounded crisp and melodious.
After checking the menu again and confirming that it was correct, Wen Jiayue prepared to go to the small garden.
She didn't know what the weather would be like tomorrow, so she had to prepare for both possibilities.
Just as they were about to go over, Shen Fuyou walked towards them, looking radiant.
"Sister-in-law!"
Wen Jiayue smiled at him: "Did you come to ask about your older brother's reaction?"
She recounted, "He wasn't embarrassed at all, he was extremely calm, and even asked me to help him wipe it off, he was shameless."
Shen Fuyou clicked his tongue in admiration: "As expected of my elder brother, I suspect that even if I fell into the lake and drowned right now, he would not change his expression."
Wen Jiayue quickly spat out, "Avoiding prophecy, avoid prophecy, you're not allowed to say such things."
"I was just saying it casually," Shen Fuyou said, moving far away from the lake, revealing her purpose. "Sister-in-law, my eldest brother came to see me this morning, asking me to help him find an anti-aging balm. Isn't that asking too much of a favor?"
Wen Jiayue said helplessly, "Ignore him."
“You said it yourself,” Shen Fuyou quickly said. “If my elder brother asks, I’ll have him come find you.”
“Okay,” Wen Jiayue agreed. “Don’t worry, with me here, he won’t do anything reckless. I will definitely protect you when the time comes.”
Shen Fuyou teased, "Even the eldest brother has to listen to his sister-in-law. It seems that the person in charge of the Jing'an Marquis's mansion is now his sister-in-law."
Wen Jiayue's face flushed slightly, but she pretended to be calm and said, "Fourth brother, if you have nothing else to do, you should go back. The Duke of Ningguo's family will be visiting tomorrow, and I have things to do."
“Okay,” Shen Fuyou waved his hand, “then I’m leaving.”
Wen Jiayue patted her face; fortunately, the heat was quickly dissipated by the cold wind.
With the arrangements complete, it was time for Shen Fuhan to finish her shift.
Wen Jiayue was a little conflicted. If she went back now and bumped into Shen Fuhan, it would seem as if she had gone to greet him on purpose.
It was only the first day, and Shen Fuhan hadn't done anything yet, so she didn't want to give him any incentives.
Wen Jiayue slowly walked back, but she didn't encounter Shen Fuhan even after returning to the main courtyard.
She found it strange; at this time, Shen Fuhan should have been returning home.
After a moment, Sibai returned and reported: "Madam, the Marquis asked me to tell you that he has gone to the palace. If you are hungry, you can have your meal first, but it would be best if you could wait for the Marquis to join you."
Sibo's teeth ached a little when he said the last sentence. The Marquis had always been cold and aloof. When did he become so clingy?
Wen Jiayue chose to eat by herself; she was tired after a long day and didn't want to wait for him.
Unexpectedly, Shen Fuhan returned halfway through the meal.
Before she could ask, he eagerly said, "I came to the palace to repair the princess's residence. Now the Ministry of Works has taken over, so I don't need to go there anymore."
Wen Jiayue asked in surprise, "Doesn't the Princess have any objections?"
“Her complaints are useless; the Emperor says to replace her, and we must replace her,” Shen Fuhan said. “However, I didn’t do a good job with the repairs, and the Emperor punished me…”
He paused deliberately, looking somewhat troubled. Wen Jiayue frowned and asked, "What punishment?"
Could it be something bad? We're about to leave Beijing, so we can't afford any mishaps.
Shen Fuhan then spoke: "A month's salary."
Wen Jiayue slapped him angrily: "Is this even worth saying!"
Shen Fuhan chuckled softly and grasped her hand.
"It's worth it just to get your attention on me."