Qi Yun'er always thought that Qu Jingyun had suppressed the matter.

After all, upon closer examination, Qu Jingyun also bears some responsibility for Qi Mingyue stealing the defense map.

She felt flustered and cautiously asked, "Are you lying to me?"

"What do you think?" Qu Jingyun sneered.

She glanced at the bewildered old man beside her, her expression revealing a hint of helplessness.

Finally, he spoke up, saying, "Since you value this family of three so much, Father, I will not hand them over to the Emperor for disposal. Let them take care of you in your old age."

"Consider it as me leaving them a way out."

After saying this, Qu Jingyun thought for a moment and then said, "I have a house in the western suburbs. You can live there from now on, Father. They are filial to you, but I am not, so they will take care of you."

"In this way, we will all get what we want."

She lowered her eyes to look at Qi Yun'er: "Are you willing?"

Qi Yun'er was naturally unwilling.

She wanted to be a general's wife, not a servant girl.

But right now, he has no choice but to agree.

He could only mutter, "Of course I'm willing. My uncle is no different from my father to me, and I'm willing to take care of him."

Upon hearing this, the old man was immediately moved.

He knew he had made the right choice.

Qu Jingyun, seeing this, couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Hopefully, he will stick to his choice.

These people are a bunch of ungrateful wretches who can't be tamed.

"That's settled then." She waved her hand, instructing the butler to see them all out.

Looking at her helpless expression, the old man felt a sense of unease for some reason.

I always feel like I'm about to lose something.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something.

But in the end, all those words were reduced to a long sigh.

He said in a low voice, "I will prove to you that your cousin is really good. If it weren't for her all these years, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to survive."

"You are prejudiced against her."

The old man left slowly, supported by Qi Yun'er.

Watching their departing figures, Qu Jingyun wore a bitter smile.

Although she didn't say anything, Shen Yue could tell at a glance that she was sad.

He stepped forward and gently took Qu Jingyun's hand.

She said in a low voice, "Grandfather just hasn't figured it out yet. Sooner or later he will understand Mother's good intentions, just like my brother and the others did."

"I hope so," Qu Jingyun said softly.

She raised her head and softly called out, "Qu Jiu, arrange for someone to secretly protect my father and prevent Qi Yun'er and the others from hurting him."

Qu Jiu responded from outside the window, and then there was no further movement.

"I'm not in a good mood today, so I won't go to the shop for now. I'll go another day."

After saying that, Qu Jingyun got up and went back to her room.

Her back view looked incredibly lonely.

Seeing this, Shen Yue felt a lump in her throat.

The autumn wind was bleak, and the weather quickly turned cold.

When the date for the royal autumn hunt was set, everyone thought that Qu Jingyun would not be able to go this year.

After all, that's her current status.

Unexpectedly, both the Emperor and the Empress personally issued imperial edicts to invite her, which was quite a show of respect for her.

Qu Jingyun's mood did not improve as a result.

She felt a vague unease in her heart.

This autumn hunt must be something special!

Do you think the Emperor will make any moves during this autumn hunt?

After their tender moment, Qu Jingyun nestled in Shen Yunting's arms, playing with his hair, and asked softly.

Shen Yunting shook his head and silently hugged the person tighter.

He lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead.

It was as if he hadn't taken Qu Jingyun's words to heart at all.

Qu Jingyun, in a fit of impatience, said irritably, "I'm talking to you about serious matters. Can't you be serious for once?"

"I'm discussing serious matters with you too," Shen Yunting chuckled.

He reached out and grasped Qu Jingyun's fist, saying in a low voice, "I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, no matter how much the Emperor fears me, he would never lay a hand on me at this time. That would only make people feel disheartened."

"Besides, you know my abilities. I will handle these matters well."

"I always feel uneasy, like something's about to happen." Qu Jingyun's brows furrowed even more.

He couldn't help but remind her, "Remember to wear your soft armor, just in case."

Hearing the undisguised concern in Qu Jingyun's words, Shen Yunting couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"I know you care about me, madam. Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'm looking forward to retiring to the mountains with you someday and living as an ordinary couple."

"Don't call me 'Madam,' we're divorced." Qu Jingyun snorted lightly.

She turned her head away from Shen Yunting, but was embraced from behind by the other party, a smile slowly curving up at the corner of her mouth.

"Then you are also my only wife." Shen Yunting's hoarse voice rang in her ears.

The breath hit her, causing Qu Jingyun to tremble involuntarily.

Shen Yunting, however, was in a great mood and silently hugged the person tighter.

He chuckled and said, "I think we're doing pretty well as we are now, it's exciting."

Upon hearing this, Qu Jingyun immediately became dissatisfied.

She turned her head and glared at him angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Don't make me unhappy."

"How could I dare?" Shen Yunting hurriedly begged for mercy.

"What are you afraid of?" Qu Jingyun sneered.

The two immediately started playfully wrestling on the bed like newlyweds, until they were both a little out of breath before they stopped.

Looking up at Shen Yunting, Qu Jingyun's worries remained.

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