Chapter 85 is all I want.

"What does this mean?" Su Wenliang feigned surprise as he looked at Su Wenliang. "Wenliang, you..."

Su Wenliang smiled and looked at Su Wenzhen. "Second brother, your life in the first half was too difficult. You should live a happier life in the second half, so..." Su Wenliang smiled meaningfully, "I have selected a few beautiful and talented women for you, my brother." As he spoke, Su Wenliang took a sip of wine and looked at Ye Wanning. "I hope you will not refuse."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Wanning felt her heart tighten. She subconsciously looked at Su Wenzhen, but saw no reaction from him.

The atmosphere on the field became extremely awkward and heavy. Su Wenyan glanced at the people in front of him, then leaned close to Ye Wanning's ear and whispered, "Sister-in-law, what should we do?"

What to do? Ye Wanning frowned. How could she know what to do? She nervously licked her lips, looked at Su Wenzhen, but couldn't say a word.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Su Wenzhen smiled and spoke up, "Wenzhen, what do you think?"

Su Wenliang picked up a glass of wine, and before Su Wenzhen could reply, he suddenly made a toasting gesture towards Su Wenzhen. He smiled somewhat slyly, "I think Wenliang means well, so I hope Wenzhen won't refuse Wenliang's kindness."

Is this putting pressure on them? Ye Wanning frowned, feeling that the situation was getting increasingly out of control. She looked at Su Wenyi and couldn't help but wonder what these two were trying to achieve by putting those people into the Prince of Jin's mansion.

As if sensing Ye Wanning's gaze, Su Wenzhen turned his head, glanced at Ye Wanning, and said with a smile, "Is Wenzhen's silence all this time because of his sister-in-law?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Wenzhen glanced at Ye Wanning. Ye Wanning felt her heart tighten. Before she could speak, Su Wenzhen's voice suddenly came, "No."

"Oh?" Su Wenxuan raised an eyebrow, glancing at Ye Wanning with a hint of amusement, as if mocking her, yet also with some inexplicable emotion. He spoke again, "If it's not like that, then there's nothing to worry about. Just accept Wenliang's generous gift!"

“That’s right!” Su Wenliang echoed, though his eyes remained fixed on Ye Wanning. “Brother, please don’t let my good intentions go to waste!”

“Of course not.” After a long silence, Su Wenzhen finally spoke, “However…” He looked at Su Wenliang, his eyes full of difficulty, “I’ve only recovered for a few days. If I start indulging in pleasure so quickly, I’m afraid there will be a lot of gossip…”

"What makes you say that?" Su Wenliang frowned, looking displeased. "Could it be that Second Brother is making up an excuse to refuse me?"

“Of course not.” Su Wenzhen looked up, his face calm. He looked at Su Wenliang, his tone full of earnestness. “You know, in the past, there were no other women in the Prince Jin’s mansion besides your second sister-in-law. Now, so many beauties have suddenly appeared…” Su Wenzhen raised his phoenix eyes slightly. “Everyone will probably say that I, the Prince Jin, am a lecherous playboy, right? In that case…” Su Wenzhen paused. “Wenliang’s good intentions might bring me disaster!”

"I don't understand what you're saying, Second Brother!" Su Wenliang frowned, seemingly naive. "You know, which minister in the court doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Even the current Crown Prince!" He pointed at Su Wenzhen, "is also taking concubines." As he spoke, Su Wenliang looked at Su Wenzhen, seemingly angry, "I just don't understand, who dares to say anything if you take a few concubines!"

"Wenliang, don't push your second brother too hard." Su Wenzhen smiled, but then turned his attention to Ye Wanning. "We all know how much Prince Jin dotes on his wife." He added meaningfully, "Wenzhen's refusal is probably because he's afraid of angering your second sister-in-law!"

"Is that really so?" Su Wenliang was taken aback, looked at Ye Wanning, and smiled with a hint of amusement. "Could it be that you, Second Sister-in-law, really mind these things?"

Ye Wanning was taken aback. She frowned, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant. If she answered yes now, it would likely be a done deal for these women to enter the manor. If she answered no… She glanced at Su Wenzhen. If word got out of today's events, people would probably say that the Prince of Jin was a henpecked husband, and that she, the princess consort, was an unreasonable young woman…

Ye Wanning clenched her fists, wondering what to do! She bit her lip, about to speak, when she suddenly heard Su Wenzhen's voice.

Why are you pressuring Wanning like this?

Ye Wanning turned her head and saw Su Wenzhen smiling at her, as if to say, "Don't worry, I'm here." Ye Wanning was stunned, staring at Su Wenzhen, speechless.

“Where is the coercion?” Su Wenzhen smiled amicably, pursing his lips. “It was just a question, Wenzhen, you’re really protective of me.”

“Naturally, it’s not because of Wan Ning.” Su Wenzhen looked up at Su Wenxuan, their eyes meeting, sparks seemingly flying. He didn’t respond to the previous words, but instead picked up a cup of wine, still staring at Su Wenxuan. “Speaking of which, Wenliang said that these beauties were collected by him, but I don’t know if these people came voluntarily or were coerced.” Su Wenzhen chuckled, “After all, you are a member of the royal family; it’s best not to coerce people!”

"From what I've heard, Your Majesty, you've agreed?" Su Wenliang looked at Su Wenzhen, overjoyed. He stepped forward, stood before the beauties, and asked, "I'll ask you all right here today. Answer me truthfully!" He then turned to Su Wenzhen, a smile in his eyes, "Tell my second brother, have I forced you?"

"No!" A series of voices rang out, like the warbling of orioles. The beauties bowed and said, "This servant came here voluntarily with the Third Prince."

"You're all saying the same thing." Su Wenliang smiled, stepped forward, and gently patted Su Wenzhen's shoulder. "Brother, these are all beauties beyond compare! You'll really regret it later."

Su Wenzhen smiled but didn't reply. He stepped forward and glanced back at Ye Wanning.

Upon receiving Su Wenzhen's gaze, Ye Wanning felt her heart skip a beat, and she grabbed Su Wenyan beside her, feeling unsteady.

Su Wenyan was startled and quickly asked, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"

Ye Wanning's face turned deathly pale. From a single glance from Su Wenzhen, she knew what his choice was. She shook her head, her voice trembling, "It's nothing..."

Seeing Ye Wanning's sudden change in expression and Su Wenzhen's unusual actions, Su Wenyan immediately guessed what was going on. He was shocked. Could it be that his elder brother was really going to agree to this absurd thing? Then... he turned to look at Ye Wanning. What about his sister-in-law? Given her personality, how could she agree to go with those people!

He clenched his fists, sat to the side, and stared intently at Su Wenzhen, who was walking forward. Su Wenzhen stopped in front of the group of people. Su Wenyan felt his heart tighten, and unable to hold back, he shouted, "Second Brother, you mustn't!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Wanning secretly tugged at his sleeve. Su Wenyan was startled and realized that he had spoken out of turn, so he immediately shut his mouth.

"What's wrong?" Su Wenzhen turned his head and looked at Su Wenyan with a puzzled expression.

Seeing everyone's gazes directed at him, Su Wenyan felt a cold sweat break out on his brow. He gave an awkward laugh and then said embarrassingly, "Brother... I don't even know what these women look like, yet I rashly want to take them into the Prince of Jin's residence. I'm afraid... it's not advisable..."

"Truly a good younger brother of the Emperor!" Su Wenliang smiled and looked at Su Wenzhen. "Could it be that the Emperor thinks the same way?"

"Wenyan has always been disrespectful, don't take it to heart." Su Wenzhen glanced at Su Wenyan indifferently and said casually. After a pause, he looked at Su Wenliang, "I trust Wenliang to handle things." He smiled and deliberately raised his voice, "Now I should thank Wenliang for his kindness. I want all of these people!"

"I'll take them all..." As soon as Su Wenzhen uttered these four words, Ye Wanning felt a strange pang in her heart. She looked up at Su Wenzhen's back, but couldn't see his face, so she couldn't guess his emotions. What kind of mood was he in when he said those words so casually?