"Sparkling Stone? Where is Sparkling Stone?!"

Bai Lian, in a panic, pulled Bai Wei around in circles.

Bai Wei's face was pale as Bai Lian pulled her around in circles, completely losing her composure. Bai Lian noticed Bai Wei's strange expression and suddenly realized that she was using the sparks as a metaphor for something else.

She recalled that the madam had been checking the master's accounts recently, and she had a general idea in her mind: Could the master be having an affair?

"Bai Lian, I'm tired. Help me to rest!" Bai Wei's eyes and brows showed signs of exhaustion.

Bai Lian tentatively asked, "Madam, aren't we going to wait for Master?"

Bai Wei walked into the inner room on her own, waved her hand behind her back and said, "I'm not waiting anymore, I won't wait anymore."

Bai Lian agreed and helped Bai Wei change her clothes. Bai Wei then instructed her to extinguish the candlesticks.

Bai Lian's heart skipped a beat. It seemed her guess was pretty much right. It must be that the master was keeping someone outside, and the madam found out. The madam was extremely disappointed in the master, so she wouldn't even leave a lamp for him.

Not long after Bai Wei lay down, Li Zan returned.

He stepped into the courtyard and found the main house dark, which displeased him. He pushed open the door and called out, "Bai Lian! Bai Lian!"

"Oh, sir, Bai Lian is here to light your lamp!" Bai Lian replied as she deftly lit a candle.

Li Zan changed into his nightgown, gently lay down on the outside of Bai Wei, and leaned down to kiss her on the cheek.

This bite made Bai Wei feel extremely disgusted.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Li Zan asked with a smile, "Is Madam upset that I came back late and left you alone in your room?" As he spoke, he slipped his hand under Bai Wei's waist and gently rubbed her lower abdomen.

Having been married for over twenty years, he knew the woman beside him intimately.

Sure enough, Bai Wei shifted her body uneasily.

Seeing this, Li Zan's large hand moved slowly downwards through her nightgown.

Bai Wei's brows furrowed slightly.

She suppressed her discomfort and gently grasped Li Zan's restless hand, trying to keep her voice calm: "Master, you are too kind. How could I blame you? I'm just feeling a little tired today and don't feel like talking."

Upon hearing this, Li Zan's smile remained unchanged, but a hint of barely perceptible doubt flashed in his eyes.

He sat up and knelt beside Bai Wei, gently massaging her legs and feet.

Bai Wei thought to herself, "In the more than twenty years of our marriage, when has Li Zan ever been so gentle and considerate towards me? I wonder which slut has trained him to be so humorous, witty, and caring!"

Now, Li Zan used all the methods he had been taught by other women on her, making her feel disgusted, as if she had swallowed a dead fly!

Li Huai'an noticed Bai Wei's stiffness and her sudden coldness towards him. He stopped what he was doing, stared at Bai Wei's back, his eyes filled with expectation and confusion.

“Madam, we have been husband and wife for over twenty years, weathering storms together. We should cherish and understand each other even more.” Li Zan’s voice held a hint of seriousness. “Lately, I’ve felt that you seem somewhat distant from me. Is it something that’s bothering you about matters at home?”

Upon hearing Li Zan's words, Bai Wei's heart tightened.

She realized that she was being too emotional, which would hinder the implementation of her plans.

So she forced a smile and replied gently, "Master, you are overthinking it. Everything is fine in the manor. I'm just a little restless at times. Perhaps it's because I'm getting older and my mindset is changing."

After hearing this, Li Zan sighed softly.

He lay back down and gently embraced Bai Wei, as if trying to warm her seemingly cold heart with his own body heat.

"Madam, no matter how the world changes, we will always be each other's strongest support. If you have any worries, feel free to talk to me, and perhaps I can help you."

Bai Wei thought to herself: You are my biggest trouble.

She thought to herself: Why should I rely on you? I am my own greatest support!