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Chapter 112 Don’t care

Wen Jiayue was very satisfied with the old lady's suggestion.

Shen Fuhan is a man of unpredictable moods; he might suddenly feel like it one day, and the two maids sent by the old lady would be just the right fit.

She had originally planned to find a maid in the main courtyard, but now that there was one available, it came in handy.

So when Shen Fuhan looked at her, she nodded almost imperceptibly.

Shen Fuhan then said, "I agree."

The old lady was overjoyed, but fearing he might change his mind, she almost went to choose a maid on the spot.

Catching a glimpse of Wen Jiayue out of the corner of her eye, she coughed lightly, maintaining the solemnity of an old lady, and began to give a speech.

"As the legal wife, you must be magnanimous. Only when your lord has a confidante can you properly manage the entire manor. I am doing this for your own good, do you understand?"

Wen Jiayue obediently replied, "Grandmother is right."

The old lady was very pleased to see how well-behaved she was.

She had originally planned to take this opportunity to bring up the idea of ​​Wen Jiayue resuming her morning and evening greetings, but after thinking about it, she decided to postpone it for a few more days.

Sending the maid this time is enough; it would be bad if it stirred up her rebellious spirit.

“Alright, then let’s pick a good day for Yao’er to change his surname,” the old lady said, getting up. “It’s getting late, you should all go back.”

After everyone bowed, they dispersed.

As they walked out of Ninghui Hall, Shen Funian said, "Sister-in-law, may I speak with my brother alone for a few minutes?"

Wen Jiayue naturally agreed.

But when do the siblings ever need to ask for her opinion when they're talking?

As Wen Jiayue pondered this, she led Wang Chengyao a short distance away.

Wang Chengyao asked, "Aunt, what are Mother and Uncle talking about? Why won't they let us hear?"

Wen Jiayue casually replied, "I don't know either, maybe something big has happened."

The sound grew fainter as she left. Shen Fuhan withdrew his gaze and asked, "What is it?"

Shen Funian then spoke in a low voice: "Brother, you must be true to yourself, never take a concubine, and never let your sister-in-law feel disheartened."

Shen Fuhan frowned and asked, "Just for this?"

"This is a big deal!" Shen Funian said anxiously. "I've already felt very sorry for my sister-in-law because of changing Yao'er's surname. If you can't bear it, I'll go and tell Grandmother right now that we won't change the surname!"

She had been observing Wen Jiayue's expression, preparing to stop the matter when she showed the slightest dissatisfaction.

Unexpectedly, she agreed.

Shen Funian was both moved and ashamed, and secretly vowed in her heart to repay Wen Jiayue a thousand times over in the future.

Thinking about it in her heart was useless, so she immediately took action, first supervising her older brother to set a good example.

Shen Fuhan said with a displeased expression, "In your heart, do you think I, as your elder brother, am the kind of person who pounces on women whenever I see them?"

Shen Funian stared at him suspiciously: "You didn't agree to my request, but instead said some ambiguous things in a roundabout way. Did you already have this idea in your mind?"

Shen Fuhan frowned. What kind of twisted logic is this?

Too lazy to argue, he simply said, "I agree."

"Too late!" Shen Funian said angrily, "You didn't agree to me immediately; you only said it after I prompted you!"

“Shen Funian,” Shen Fuhan calmly called her by her full name, “I advise you not to push your luck.”

A cold wind seemed to pass by behind her, and Shen Funian was startled, remembering the fear of being dominated by her older brother when she was a child.

But she still mustered her courage and said, "If you dare to betray my sister-in-law, I'll kill the maid first and then you!"

"You won't live to see that day."

After saying this, Shen Fuhan turned and left.

Shen Funian snorted at his back. Anyone can talk big, but men are all unreliable!

She decided to visit her sister-in-law often from now on, and secretly keep an eye on the two maids and her brother, not giving them any chance to get along.

After Yao'er changes her surname, she will find another reason to send the two maids away!

"Brilliant! Brilliant!" Shen Funian was overjoyed. She had actually come up with such a brilliant idea!

"Mom, what are you laughing at?" Wang Chengyao scratched his head. "Why are you so happy after talking to Uncle?"

"Because your mother has come up with a plan," Shen Funian said, taking her son's hand. "Today, your mother is in a good mood, so you can have snacks for the next three days!"

"That's wonderful! You're the best mother in the whole world!"

Compared to the bustling scene here, Wen Jiayue and Shen Fuhan seemed much quieter.

No one spoke along the way; only the sound of their synchronized footsteps added a touch of clamor.

After a moment of silence, the two broke it again.

"today……"

"Just now..."

Shen Fuhan paused for a moment, then said, "You go first."

Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and said, "What were you going to do if I hadn't agreed just now?"

Seeing that she was only asking about a trivial matter, Shen Fuhan asked, "Don't you have anything else to say?"

"What else?" Wen Jiayue was a little confused.

Shen Fuhan remained silent for a moment before speaking what he was about to say.

"I was too hasty today. The matter of changing my surname should have been discussed a couple of days later."

Wen Jiayue asked in surprise, "Why?"

“Tomorrow is your birthday,” Shen Fuhan said, looking at her. “Given your grandmother’s temperament, she will definitely send a maid tomorrow.”

Wen Jiayue shook her head: "I don't care about that."

She had already celebrated her eighteenth birthday once, and celebrating it a second time made her feel a little uneasy.

If she were still alive in her past life, she would be twenty-one years old tomorrow.

Moreover, sending a maid tomorrow would be perfect; if Shen Fuhan were to use her birthday as an excuse to have sex with her, she would have a chance to have the maid take her place.

Shen Fuhan suddenly asked, "Do you not care about your birthday, or do you not care about your maid?"

Without hesitation, Wen Jiayue replied, "Of course I don't care."

"Why?"

Shen Fuhan clenched his fists, but his tone remained calm.

Wen Jiayue hesitated for a moment before saying, "Birthdays are something we celebrate every year, it's nothing important. As for the maids... I'm the lady of the Marquis's mansion, why should I care about two maids?"

Shen Fuhan didn't say anything more.

Back in the bedroom, he poured Wen Jiayue a cup of tea.

Wen Jiayue was taken aback: "I'm not thirsty."

"You'll be thirsty at night," Shen Fuhan insisted that she drink.

Wen Jiayue felt that his actions were a bit strange, but she didn't want to argue over such a small matter, so she took a small sip.

Shen Fuhan then finished drinking the rest.

Wen Jiayue was even more puzzled: "Why does the Marquis only drink what I left over?"

The same thing happened last time; she thought he drank it by accident, but this time it seems like he did it on purpose.

Shen Fuhan put down his teacup and said calmly, "The one you drank was sweeter."

Wen Jiayue: "..." This is utterly baffling!

The two washed and dressed, and then went to sleep.

Another night without dreams.

Shen Fuhan opened his eyes. Was it because they had drunk the same cup of tea?

He silently pondered what would be different about that day. After dressing properly, he went out and received the birthday gift that Sibo had prepared from him.

He walked to the bedside, gazed at the sleeping Wen Jiayue for a moment, and gently placed her beside the pillow.

He bent down and kissed her forehead.

May you have a peaceful and healthy birthday and live a long and healthy life.