At night, the watery moonlight shines through the thin clouds, casting a layer of hazy silver gauze, which embellishes the study outside the moonlight, making it look particularly peaceful.
The candlelight on the desk flickered slightly. Shen Xiuyan, dressed in a plain green gown, was sitting at the desk, concentrating on writing something.
At this moment, a crisp knock on the door broke the silence. The sound was neither loud nor soft, but it was particularly clear outside the quiet study.
Without having to guess, Shen Xiuyan knew that the person standing outside the door was none other than her wife's cousin Liu Jiaying.
It was because she had been knocking on his study door every time she came to live in the mansion. And Liu Jiaying's behavior was just as her mother had described.
These days, she often "encounters" herself unintentionally, and after each "encounter", she always says something that can be misunderstood and ambiguous.
Sometimes, Liu Jiaying reveals her admiration for him in her words, but she maintains a distant attitude, which perfectly expresses her secret love for him.
He couldn't stand the disgust of her artificial gestures, and every time he resisted the urge to throw Liu Jiaying out of the Marquis' Mansion.
What bothered him most was that every time his mother saw him having fun, she would be so happy.
What do you even call them? Oh, and the combination of "scheming green tea bitch" and "scumbag" is a perfect match. Faced with his mother's teasing, he had no choice but to let her complain.
Liu Jiaying said that she worked tirelessly every day to make various nourishing soups for her cousin, including ginseng soup, sweet soup, and nourishing soup.
Thinking of this, Shen Xiuyan didn't even raise his head, but just said softly: "Come in!"
At this moment, Liu Jiaying, who was outside the door, heard Shen Xiuyan's gentle and magnetic words, and couldn't help but feel an irrepressible joy in her heart.
She subconsciously raised her hand and gently stroked the exquisite pink magnolia and gold-inlaid jade hairpin on her head, and the phoenix-peony earrings on her ears.
Touching these jewelries, all of which were given to her by her somewhat silly cousin, Liu Jiaying couldn't help but raise a proud arc at the corner of her mouth.
Although I accepted such a valuable gift, I didn't accept it for nothing. I even took good care of her husband for a few days. In this way, my cousin can raise the child with more peace of mind in the future.
Liu Jiaying gently pulled the crescent-shaped pleated plum blossom skirt to the sides, revealing even more of her already graceful and charming snow-white neck.
Her actions showed her charm and allure to the fullest.
As soon as she thought about what would happen later...
Liu Jiaying could no longer suppress her inner excitement. She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, and a smile of determination appeared on her face.
However, Liu Jiaying soon realized that there were other people here, and she couldn't appear too anxious, so she quickly restrained her expression.
She reached out her hand and gently pushed open the door of the study, then walked into the study with light lotus steps and a swaying figure.
But Liu Jiaying didn't know at the moment that the moment she stepped into the study, Shen Feng, who had been staying at the study door, heard the sound of two fingers tapping rhythmically on the table in the room.
Chen Feng suddenly raised his head, glanced at the figure in the study, then chuckled, turned around and strode out of the front yard in a hurry.
Liu Jiaying walked into the study gracefully, holding an exquisite food box in her hand, with a bright smile on her lips, and said in a delicate voice:
"Brother-in-law, I just happened to hear Xiao Zhuozi beside you. I know that you haven't rested yet. I guess you must be busy with official business again.
So, Jiaying specially asked the kitchen to carefully stew a bowl of soup for you to replenish your qi and blood. Would you like to try it quickly? "
When Shen Xiuyan heard her say that what was delivered was soup, a crack instantly appeared on his originally calm expression, and his face froze.
He cursed inwardly: Damn it, is Liu Jiaying poisonous and has damaged her brain? She actually pesters me every day under the guise of delivering soup!
Can't you give him a different excuse for food? It's just this crap soup every day, it's driving him vomit!
If it wasn't for exposing her true face, who would be willing to be so hypocritical with you here? I feel very annoyed when I see you.
Even I, who consider myself a gentleman and don't hit women, want to give you two big fights at this moment.
Although Shen Xiuyan was constantly complaining like his heart was bubbling, for the sake of peace and quiet in the future, he suppressed his anger and responded calmly:
"Well, thank you for your concern, cousin. However, I still have some urgent matters to attend to right now. Can you please put this bowl of soup aside for now? I'll drink it later."
Liu Jiaying gently placed the soup on the table. Seeing that he really had no intention of drinking it, she felt a little disappointed.
But she quickly cheered up, then gently pushed the soup forward again and said in a gentle voice:
"Brother-in-law, you'd better drink it while it's hot! These days, I've seen you staying up late every day to handle affairs, and I really feel bad...Brother-in-law."
Chen Xiuyan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at her with a smile: "Oh! I didn't know that cousin Liu would feel so sorry for me?"
When Liu Jiaying saw Shen Xiuyan like this, she felt happy. Her mother was right. As for men, there is no cat that doesn't steal fish. She always manages to get her hands on it time and time again.
She smoothed the scattered hair on her forehead, revealing a large area of snow-white skin and swan neck, and looked at Shen Xiuyan in what she thought was the most beautiful posture.
"Brother-in-law, I... of course I feel sorry for you! Alas! Ever since my cousin gave birth to the child, she has been busy with the child every day and doesn't even feel sorry for me, brother-in-law.
But every time I see you staying in the study late at night, I just… I really want to “care” for my brother-in-law.
Liu Jiaying emphasized the word "care" and added an ambiguous meaning!
"Cousin, I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said. I only know that you came to bring me some nourishing soup on behalf of Tingxue.
It's getting late, and it's not convenient for a man and a woman to be in the same room. Cousin, you should leave quickly! Otherwise, your cousin will see us and misunderstand our relationship."
Liu Jiaying looked at Shen Xiuyan with resentful eyes: "Brother-in-law, I... bring you soup and water every day, and use the excuse of being your cousin to care about you. Don't you know my "intentions"... Brother-in-law?"
At this time, Li Tingxue in the next room could no longer sit still after hearing what her cousin said, and immediately wanted to rush to the next room.
However, as soon as she stood up, Bai He and her wet nurse beside her quickly pulled her back, silently shook their heads at her, and signaled her to continue listening.
Only then did Li Tingxue suppress the anger in her heart and continued to listen to the movement in the next room!
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