webnovelfull Chapter 188: Full of Possessiveness
Chapter 188: Full of Possessiveness
Wen Jiayue found Shen Fuhan's question strange. Why couldn't she enter the palace?
Does he own this palace? Why is he meddling in other people's business?
Wen Jiayue ignored him and walked quickly forward.
Shen Fuhan walked alongside her, and seeing that she remained silent, he didn't speak again.
After walking for a while, a sedan chair came towards us.
Li Zhilan peeked out, his gaze sweeping over their faces, and said lazily, "Lord Shen, Madam Shen, what a coincidence, are you about to leave the palace?"
Wen Jiayue was startled. Li Zhilan had entered the palace at this time, and what was even worse was that she was walking with Shen Fuhan.
But there was no turning back now, so she bowed her head in respect.
After the two exchanged greetings, Shen Fuhan explained, "This humble subject went to the palace to report on my duties, and coincidentally, my wife was invited to the palace as well. Our departure times just happened to coincide."
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips slightly. Although it was the truth, it still felt strange coming from Shen Fuhan's mouth.
"Oh?" Li Zhilan's lips curled into an interested smile. "Who invited Madam Shen?"
Wen Jiayue curtsied and said, "Your Majesty and Consort Yun."
"Yun Cairen..." Li Zhilan repeated, "What is your connection with her?"
Shen Fuhan also looked at Wen Jiayue.
He had no idea when she had met Consort Yun from the palace.
Wen Jiayue then repeated what she had said to Shen Funian.
"I see," Li Zhilan said listlessly. "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
Shen Fuhan scrutinized her, but did not show it because Li Zhilan was present.
After watching the sedan chair depart, Wen Jiayue continued walking towards the palace gate.
The two left the palace together. Wen Jiayue got into the carriage, thinking that he was going to the Dali Temple. Unexpectedly, the carriage slumped and he got in as well.
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and remained silent.
What, did he really take leave just because she "secretly" entered the palace?
The carriage traveled smoothly through the streets, and Wen Jiayue felt suffocated—partly because of the sweltering weather, and partly because a large figure was sitting next to her.
She simply lifted the curtain to admire the view outside the window.
The crowds thronged, the vendors' calls were loud and clear, and the aromas of various snacks and cosmetics wafted over, creating a picturesque scene of everyday life.
Wen Jiayue watched quietly. Suddenly, a large hand pulled down the curtain, and in an instant, she was pressed against the carriage wall.
Shen Fuhan's kiss landed on the corner of her lips, moist and hot, full of possessiveness.
Wen Jiayue only managed to utter a short "uh" before he stole her breath.
At the same time, her hands were also restrained by him, and she could not struggle, so she could only accept his kiss.
Wen Jiayue was a little angry and bit his lips and tongue. The taste of blood filled the air, but he still didn't let go of her. Instead, he deepened the kiss.
Just as she was about to have difficulty breathing, Shen Fuhan finally released her.
Wen Jiayue was breathing heavily, and said angrily in a low voice, "Are you sick in the head?!"
Shen Fuhan looked at her and said in a low voice, "Perhaps."
Wen Jiayue: "..."
Just as she was about to speak, the carriage stopped; they had arrived at the Marquis of Jing'an's residence.
Wen Jiayue wiped her reddened lips with annoyance and was about to get out of the car when Shen Fuhan said, "There's more here."
As he spoke, he reached out and gently wiped away a small, light red mark with his warm fingertips.
Wen Jiayue glared at him, then turned and got out of the car.
Shen Fuhan silently followed, and the two returned to the main courtyard one after the other.
Wen Jiayue entered the bedroom, and Shen Fuhan closed the door behind her.
When the servants saw the Marquis return at this time, and the Lady looked displeased, they sensed the unusual atmosphere between the Marquis and the Lady and kept their distance.
Shen Fuhan asked, "Why weren't you told I was going to the palace?"
His tone was gentler than it had been in the palace, but Wen Jiayue became even angrier.
"Why should I tell you?" she asked loudly. "Did I lose my freedom by marrying you? Do you have to make all the decisions for me?"
“That’s not what I meant,” Shen Fuhan said more calmly. “You don’t have to tell me anything else, but you must tell me about going to the palace.”
Wen Jiayue snorted: "Has the Marquis mentioned this matter before?"
Shen Fuhan slowly shook his head.
Wen Jiayue said, "If there's no such thing, why are you blaming me? If you had spoken properly in the palace, would I have spoken to you like this?"
Shen Fuhan paused, then said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, I was a little anxious at the time."
Wen Jiayue immediately pressed, "What's the rush?"
Shen Fuhan stopped talking and asked again, "Did you and Consort Yun really just meet by chance?"
Wen Jiayue remained silent.
He hasn't even answered her question yet, and he's already trying to trick her into revealing information. What kind of person does that?
Shen Fuhan spoke again: "Not going to talk?"
Wen Jiayue slowly said, "I have already said that if the Marquis does not believe me, he can verify it himself."
After a moment of silence, Shen Fuhan said, "From now on, you must send someone to inform me before entering the palace."
Wen Jiayue pressed further, "What's the reason?"
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "There are many concubines in the palace now. If you are not careful, you will be caught up in disaster. Moreover, I have also told you not to get too close to the Princess."
Wen Jiayue frowned and said, "When did I become close to the Princess? What is the Marquis afraid of?"
"Naturally, I'm afraid you won't listen to me and will insist on befriending the Princess."
His tone was indifferent, but Wen Jiayue's heart trembled.
She used to think that way, but she wouldn't do it now.
"The eldest princess is a woman of deep thoughts; do not approach her lightly," Shen Fuhan emphasized again.
Wen Jiayue asked, "Then why does the Marquis want to get close to the Eldest Princess?"
"The matter of repairing the princess's residence?" Shen Fuhan said calmly, "The eldest princess chose me, and I couldn't refuse."
Wen Jiayue wanted to say more than just this, but those things happened a long time later, and if she were to say them now, they would be baseless and not to be taken seriously.
At this stage, Shen Fuhan and Li Zhilan appear to be completely innocent.
Li Zhilan's intentions were unclear, but she had no evidence.
Wen Jiayue remained silent.
Seeing that she didn't speak again, Shen Fuhan said, "I'm going back to Dali Temple. You should rest well."
He went out of the courtyard and asked Sibai to call Linghe over.
He instructed, "Investigate all of Madam's movements in Goldfish Lane, focusing on Yuan's Dim Sum Shop, a jewelry shop, and the clinic near Yun's residence. Report back to me in detail by evening."
Ling He clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.