Seeing this childlike side of her, Shen Que smiled.

He imitated Li Yunyan, extending his little finger and hooking it with hers.

Li Yunyan hooked her finger around his and shook it twice, "Pinky promise, hang yourself, for a hundred years, no take-backs!"

He repeated: "...One hundred years, no changes allowed!"

The ceremony was complete, and Li Yunyan was overjoyed. She smiled gently at him, her beautiful eyes crinkling.

Like a spring breeze brushing against winter snow.

Shen Que was mesmerized by what he saw.

He noticed that his sister-in-law might be a little drunk, so he didn't look away.

His gaze lingered on her face, looking at her intently.

Unexpectedly, she moved a little closer, her movements becoming somewhat unsteady.

He heard her say, "After we pinky swear, we need to stamp it!"

"stamp?"

As Shen Que watched his small face slowly approach, his fingers suddenly gripped the edge of the table.

When he realized what she was trying to do, he knew he should stay away, but an overwhelming joy welled up inside him.

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law." My heart was pounding like a drum.

He was ready, and just as she was a finger's breadth away from his lips, her head suddenly slumped down heavily.

She leaned against his chest.

She fell asleep.

"Sister-in-law?" She's really asleep.

Shen Que sighed, feeling both disappointed and relieved.

He sat upright, supporting himself on the table with his hands, letting her lean against him to sleep.

I felt incredibly sweet inside.

He really wanted to let her sleep with him by his side for the night, but the weather was too cold and his room wasn't warm enough; he was afraid she would catch a cold.

After thinking for a long time, he finally placed his hand on her back.

In a gentle voice, she said, "Sister-in-law, I'll take you home!"

Shen Que carefully fastened her cloak, then put her hat on, and picked her up horizontally.

The person in his arms was light and soft. After he picked her up, she involuntarily pressed her body against him, looking very dependent on him.

The large hand couldn't help but exert even more force.

It was already past midnight, and all the servants in the mansion were asleep. His residence was in a remote place, and there wasn't a soul on the road.

Without a lantern, he relied on his memory and the faint moonlight to carry her back to Liuyan Courtyard.

Dongyun didn't go to sleep. She was still sitting at the door of Li Yunyan's room, nodding off.

Hearing footsteps approaching, she immediately woke up.

"Miss?"

"Young Master Shen Que?"

Chen Que walked very slowly, but still made it there.

He carried Li Yunyan in and said to Dongyun, "My sister-in-law had a bit to drink, so I brought her back!"

Dong Yun didn't see anything wrong with it, and directly opened Li Yunyan's door, extending her hand to him, "Thank you, Young Master Chen Que! Please leave Miss to me!"

"It's alright."

Shen Que carried Li Yunyan inside, saying, "Don't wake my sister-in-law! I'll take care of it!"

Upon entering Li Yunyan's bedroom, Shen Que didn't dare to look too closely and gently placed her on the bed covered with brocade.

He then knelt down and took off her soft boots.

He pulled the brocade quilt over the inside of the bed and carefully covered her up.

Realizing he had gone too far, he stood up, his hands clenched tightly under his wide sleeves.

"Take good care of your sister-in-law, I'm leaving!"

"Oh! Thank you..."

Dongyun turned around and saw that Shen Que had already walked out of the house. She didn't even have time to thank him!

*

The first day of the Lunar New Year.

As soon as Li Yunyan got up, Dong Yun brought over a food box from outside.

"Miss!"

Dongyun's expression was somewhat strange. "Wangxi, the servant from the young master's side, just delivered a food box, saying it's a tonic prepared for the young lady, and that she must drink it!"

"Open it and take a look!"

Dongyun opened the food box, took out a small bowl, and placed it on the table.

Upon opening the porcelain lid, a medicinal smell wafted out.

Li Yunyan knew what the medicine was for as soon as she smelled it, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Unexpectedly, Shen Fengxian was quite well-prepared, even preparing this kind of medicine for her in advance!

This medicine can make a woman's body extremely fertile; in modern terms, it promotes ovulation, making her ready to conceive at any time.

But the side effects are also significant!

A woman's follicles are not unlimited. If she undergoes a large number of ovulation inductions, she will experience premature menopause, a decline in bodily functions, and age faster as she gets older!

It severely damages the body's foundation!

Shen Fengxian didn't consider the mother's health at all for the sake of the child; he has absolutely no conscience!

Li Yunyan ran her fingers along the edge of the medicine bowl, her eyes filled with coldness.

Shen Fengxian wants her to hit the target on the first try, right?

Heh, don't worry!

She will surely grant his wish!

Her tone was flat and indifferent. "Dongyun, go and secretly pour this medicine away! Don't let anyone find out!"

"Yes, Miss!"

Dongyun breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her young mistress didn't want to take the medicine. Every medicine has its side effects! And the young master didn't seem to care much for his mistress; why would he be so kind as to send her a tonic?

It's best not to eat it!

She quickly put the medicine cup away, poured it out, and then rinsed it with plenty of well water to remove the smell, making sure not to leave any evidence!

Around noon, Shen Fengxian's servant came to collect the medicine cups. Seeing that the cups were empty, he nodded.

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Dongyun. I will come every day from now on to deliver tonics to the young mistress!"

Dong Yun gave a forced smile, "Thank you very much, Brother Wangxi! You've gone to so much trouble!"

*

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I went back to my parents' home.

The morning meal was still a bowl of tonic.

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