Shen Qing looked at Zhuang Tai, whose attitude was sincere.
Her husband is a Singaporean Chinese banker.
Shen Qing recalled how, during World War II, these overseas Chinese had contributed significantly to the revolution.
Cheng Zhiwen's job before her death was to contact these overseas Chinese...
If she wants to continue pursuing Cheng Zhiwen's ideals, she will need to deal with people in Zhuang Tai's circle in the future...
With this in mind, Shen Qing readily accepted the invitation and went to Zhuang Tai's villa in Huangpu that evening.
Mrs. Zhuang introduced her to many wealthy women and showed her all the silk she had bought from the silk shop, doing her best to bring in business for Shen Qing.
The husbands of these wealthy women all had connections and power overseas. Shen Qing was interested in associating with these people, so he stayed a little longer.
It was already late when I left.
Fortunately, Lao Xu and He Fei were waiting for her outside.
Once inside the carriage, He Fei, sitting in the front cabin, said through the curtain, "This Mrs. Zhuang is very capable; it's clear she genuinely wants to be your friend."
Shen Qing sensed it too and was in a good mood.
Making new friends is always a happy thing.
Remembering that today was the day Qi Zhenheng was returning home, Shen Qing instinctively suppressed her smile and asked, "Has my lord returned home yet?"
He Fei: "I didn't see him. He probably isn't coming back. It's so late."
Shen Qing's tense emotions immediately relaxed.
She is now very afraid of Qi Zhenheng coming back.
The twins, a boy and a girl, turned one year old. When Qi Zhenheng saw her return to business, he realized that her health had recovered. He made several requests to consummate their marriage, but she avoided them by saying that she was having her period.
As a result, she would become physiologically tense whenever Qi Zhenheng came back.
The carriage slowed down as it entered the garden. Shen Qing lifted the curtain and saw that Qi Zhenheng's carriage was not there. Confirming that he had not returned today, she was completely relieved.
The carriage stopped in front of the villa. He Fei got off and placed his feet on the footrest.
Shen Qing lifted her skirt and carefully stepped down from the carriage.
Walk through the veranda and enter the villa's main gate.
The butler stood at the door and bowed to her: "Madam, you're back."
Shen Qing smiled and nodded: "I've already eaten, so you don't need to prepare dinner for me."
"Yes, madam."
Shen Qing went straight up to the second floor.
As soon as I stepped onto the stairs, I caught a glimpse of a thin figure at the kitchen doorway out of the corner of my eye, and I stopped to look over.
It was a young girl, standing there with her head down.
Despite the dim lighting and her lowered face, Shen Qing could still tell at a glance that she was a pretty girl.
Shen Qing looked the man up and down several times, and found him increasingly unfamiliar.
She didn't say anything and went up the stairs.
In the small living room on the second floor, Chunju and her wet nurse were dozing on the sofa.
Upon seeing Shen Qing return, Chunju quickly followed him into the room.
He took the shawl from Shen Qing and hung it on the clothes rack, then quietly reported what had happened in the house that day.
Nothing serious, just that she caught a servant boy dozing off or a maid stealing food.
After listening quietly, Shen Qingjing asked, "I saw a girl with an unfamiliar face at the stairwell just now. When did a stranger come? How come I didn't know?"
Chunju said, "That's the wet nurse's daughter! She just arrived today! She said the girl didn't want to get married and wanted to come to Shanghai to earn money, so the wet nurse spoke to the steward and let her daughter come in as a maid."
Recalling that pretty face from just now, Shen Qing smiled and said, "The little girl is quite pretty. Did some thugs take a liking to her and that's why she's hiding here?"
"I think so too! Should we let this girl stay?"
"Then let her stay. I can't bear to see these girls being harmed by local thugs. Anyway, the house needs people to work."
After Shen Qing finished speaking, she went to check on the sleeping twins.
Another autumn has arrived.
The cool moonlight shone through the window, illuminating the chubby little faces of the twins.
Shen Qing bent down and kissed their cheeks, then contentedly took her pajamas to take a shower.
After washing up, I saw Qi Zhenheng leaning over the crib, smiling as he looked at the sleeping twins.
Shen Qing's emotions immediately tensed up again, and she walked out of the bathroom uncomfortably: "Why are you back so late? I thought you would not be back until tomorrow evening."
She walked quickly to the wardrobe, took out a silk robe, and put it on.
Just as she was about to fasten her belt, Qi Zhenheng suddenly hugged her from behind.
He gripped her slender waist with both hands, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Just wear what's underneath."
The dress she was wearing inside was a silk nightgown that Shen Qing had designed herself.
The light-colored silk softly covered her body, making her already exquisite figure even more charming. From a distance, it looked as if she was not wearing anything at all.
She assumed Qi Zhenheng wouldn't be back tonight, so she confidently went out without wearing a bra.
Beneath the silk nightgown, it stands proudly.
Qi Zhenheng saw her come out of the bathroom just now.
The man's breathing grew heavier and more rapid in her ear, and his large hand slowly moved from her waist to her body.
Shen Qing felt so uncomfortable that her whole body stiffened, and she whispered, "I've started my period..."
“It’s okay…” Qi Zhenheng hugged her, forcing her to face herself.
He kissed her lips roughly, his hands roaming over her body, and soon led her to the bed.
His tall, strong body pressed down on her, kissing her and pulling her hand to a certain spot.
Shen Qing was in great pain, her whole body tense, her fingers clenched tightly, unwilling to touch that place.
In that instant, all she could think about was Cheng Zhiwen. She felt she had betrayed Cheng Zhiwen, and tears streamed down her face in anguish.
Tears streamed down her lips, and Qi Zhenheng felt them too. Startled, he stood up and looked at her weeping, instantly losing all desire.
He sat on the bed, silently looked at her for a moment, then pulled up the blanket beside him and covered her up.
"I'm going to take a shower."
After saying that, she took her pajamas and went to the bathroom.
But no sound of water came for a long time.
Shen Qing breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he was handling it himself.
She got out of bed to check on the twins, and seeing that the two children were sleeping soundly, she went back to bed.
She lay on her side and let out a long sigh.
Qi Zhenheng was clearly unhappy tonight.
In the past, whenever she avoided marital relations, he would comfort her and say he was willing to wait for her. But this time, he just walked away without saying a word.
If things continue like this, they will inevitably have a conflict and fall apart sooner or later.
The thought of severing ties with Qi Zhenheng still made Shen Qing a little worried.
Qi Zhenheng can provide her and her children with a stable life. If they are separated, she doesn't know what dangers she and her children might encounter in the future.
Now that Jiang Shen is helping Su Lan manage her business in Jiangzhou, only He Fei and Lao Xu are left with her. If something really happens, He Fei and Lao Xu alone are no match for her.
Several years ago, Master Zhao sent men to ambush her outside the city. Jiang Shen and He Fei were captured that time.
No matter how skilled you are, you can't withstand an attack from all sides if the opponent outnumbers you.
Now Qi Zhenheng has sent several well-trained and highly skilled soldiers disguised as servants to guard the house, ensuring the greatest safety for her and the children.
Shen Qing knew that what she was doing was very selfish.
For her own benefit, she forced Qi Zhenheng to marry her, but she was unwilling to have a marital relationship with him or allow him to have children...
She made him live like a widow at the age when he needed a woman the most...
Behind him, the bathroom door opened, and Qi Zhenheng came out after showering.
He went to take a look at the twins before returning to the bedside and sitting down.
He sat in silence for a moment, then lifted the covers and got into bed, lying stiffly without saying a word.
Shen Qing mustered her courage and turned over to hug him.
He pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead.
With bright, large eyes staring into the void, he said, "I went to Yongzhou today, which is why I'm back so late."
Shen Qing was surprised and sat up to look at him: "What are you going to Yongzhou for?"
"Half a year ago, after Zhiwen was executed, didn't I make a trip to the capital?"
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