webnovelfull Chapter 141 is not like him.
Chapter 141 is not like him.
Shen Fuhan's tone was as casual as if he were exchanging pleasantries.
As always, he remained indifferent, his voice devoid of any inflection.
Only when he spoke the last sentence did a hint of seriousness appear in his eyes.
However, in his view, it was still a trivial matter. A maid was sold off, and it was not worth mentioning.
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and asked softly, "What...did Hui'er do?"
In such a short time, there probably wouldn't be enough time to seduce someone, right?
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "There's nothing to say. I've wanted to do this for a long time."
He paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you have a problem with that?"
Wen Jiayue quickly shook her head.
She hadn't expected Shen Fuhan to be so decisive and efficient, and was simply a little surprised.
Shen Fuhan placed the small porcelain jar in her hand.
"I have something to do, I'll be back tonight."
After watching him leave, Wen Jiayue pondered for a moment before stepping out of the house.
Ruyi came forward, looked her up and down carefully, and asked, "Is Madam alright?"
She was a little worried because the Marquis seemed to have ill intentions.
“It’s alright,” Wen Jiayue shook her head. “You can continue packing your things.”
Ruyi nodded and muttered, "But the Marquis has already returned, why hasn't Hui'er come back yet?"
Wen Jiayue hesitated for a moment, then pulled her into the house before explaining.
"The Marquis just told me that he has already sold Hui'er."
Ruyi's eyes widened, and her face lit up with joy: "Madam, is this true?"
"Replacement guaranteed."
Seeing Ruyi smiling so happily, Wen Jiayue asked, "What are you laughing at?"
She was worried that Ruyi would be scared, so she hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.
To my surprise, she was so happy that she beamed with joy, which was quite unexpected.
“Madam has one less potential threat,” Ruyi said, thinking of her best interests. “This servant is naturally happy.”
Wen Jiayue sighed softly and forced a smile.
"Alright, hurry up and pack your things. I'm going to say a few words to Guard Ling."
Stepping out of the house again, Wen Jiayue went straight to Ling He, who was guarding the corridor.
"Guard Ling, where did the Marquis go just now?"
Ling He remained professional: "I cannot easily reveal the Marquis's whereabouts, not even to his wife."
Wen Jiayue explained, "I'm not talking about now, but about the time after we return to the manor."
Ling He thought about it carefully and, seeing that there was nothing he couldn't say, said, "Medical clinic."
Wen Jiayue was stunned. Shen Fuhan actually went in person?
She continued, "When did Hui'er meet the Marquis? What happened in between?"
If Hui'er did nothing wrong, it would be very unlike Shen Fuhan to sell her off.
But Shen Fuhan didn't seem to want to say more, so she had to ask Ling He instead.
Ling He calmly recounted, "After returning from the clinic, as soon as the Marquis entered the manor, Hui'er walked towards him. Before she even got close, the Marquis said he was going to sell her off."
Wen Jiayue: "...Is that all?"
Ling He thought for a moment and said sincerely, "That's all."
Wen Jiayue frowned and asked, "Then why did the Marquis suddenly sell her out?"
"Your subordinate dares not presume to guess what the Marquis is thinking."
Wen Jiayue asked, "Aren't you even a little bit curious?"
Ling He said solemnly, "The Marquis must have his reasons for doing things, and the Marquis is always right."
Wen Jiayue couldn't help but facepalm, wondering what all this was all about.
She had no choice but to ask another of the accompanying guards.
The guard said, "That Miss Hui walked with a seductive gait, and the Marquis's face immediately turned cold, which is why he sold her out."
Wen Jiayue then realized that Hui'er had been too eager, hoping to seduce Shen Fuhan in an instant.
She sighed. Was Hui'er afraid that she would change her mind?
But now that things have come to this, it seems there's no point in saying anything.
As evening approached, all our belongings were packed, and we were ready to return to Beijing the next day.
Since Shen Fuhan was still not sure when he would return, Wen Jiayue decided to dine alone.
Shen Fuhan only entered the bedroom after washing up and preparing to go to bed.
Wen Jiayue closed her eyes and began to pretend to be asleep.
Shen Fuhan hasn't held her accountable for calling out "Lord Marquis" twice yet, and she hopes to get away with it by now, thinking he might forget about it tomorrow.
Although it was too lucky, what if it happened?
The footsteps stopped beside the bed.
Wen Jiayue tried to keep her breathing calm. Her footsteps paused for a moment before gradually fading into the distance.
The sound of running water came from the bathroom, faint and indistinct, with a sleep-inducing effect. Wen Jiayue drifted off to sleep.
Half-asleep, she realized that Shen Fuhan was holding her, and she immediately woke up.
Shen Fuhan could feel her soft body tense up, and asked in a low voice, "Not pretending to be asleep anymore?"
"I wasn't pretending, I was really about to fall asleep, and you woke me up."
Wen Jiayue hesitated, wondering whether she should remove his hand and break free from his embrace.
But she was also afraid of upsetting him, and if he was unhappy, she might be the one to suffer.
Wen Jiayue did not act rashly, treating herself as a wooden doll.
“It was my fault,” Shen Fuhan paused, “Go to sleep.”
Seeing that he let her continue sleeping so easily, Wen Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief.
So, he really has forgotten about that matter, hasn't he?
Wen Jiayue closed her eyes with relief.
She has to get up early tomorrow, and she'll be having trouble sleeping for the next three days, so she needs to get some more sleep.
After she fell asleep, Shen Fuhan gently stroked her cheek, and unknowingly touched her soft lips.
He pressed that spot with his fingertips, his eyes darkening.
If not today, not for the next three days either; once he returns to the capital, he will no longer be able to restrain himself.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Wen Jiayue was woken up by Shen Fuhan.
Wen Jiayue didn't want to get up, but the thought of seeing her daughter soon gave her the motivation to sit up immediately.
Shen Fuhan was already dressed and said calmly, "You have a quarter of an hour. Don't be late."
Wen Jiayue nodded and called Ruyi over.
A quarter of an hour was not enough for her; in the blink of an eye, another cup of tea's time had passed.
Shen Fuhan originally wanted to urge her, but the inauspicious fortune slip suddenly appeared in his mind, and he stopped in his tracks.
He remained standing beside the carriage, waiting calmly.
Ling He was extremely anxious and had no choice but to speak.
"My lord, it's time. Shall I go and urge the lady?"
"Just going back to Beijing," Shen Fuhan glanced at him, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
Ling He was stunned for a moment; of course he was anxious!
This matter is of great importance, and Your Excellency should be anxious.
He had no choice but to explain again: "My subordinates are worried that we won't reach the post station before dark, so we'll have to set up camp in the woods for the night."
Shen Fuhan remained unmoved and said coldly, "Just walk faster on the road. Do I have to teach you that?"
Ling He was completely bewildered and listened in a daze.
If the guards are late, the Marquis will surely punish them.
Why did the Marquis change his story when the person who was late was changed to the Lady?