For several days after falling into the water, Shen Zhiyi recuperated in the courtyard, and Song Yuxiu became a devoted husband, spending most of his time with her except when he went to the Ministry of Works to report for duty.
This made others envious.
What others didn't know was that whenever Shen Zhiyi pretended to be asleep, Song Yuxiu would secretly go to Xuanfang Courtyard.
That night
And so it is.
"Girl, those two scoundrels are together again." Hongrui said indignantly, "They're utterly shameless."
Shen Zhiyi smiled slightly, remained silent, and picked up the magnolia pastry on the table.
I haven't seen Xiao Zhongxuan these past few days.
But the magnolia pastry is made every day without interruption.
“Miss, you said before that you wanted Young Master Xiao to be your mistress, he wouldn’t…” Green Lotus muttered softly, “He really believed it, didn’t he?”
"Cough—" Shen Zhiyi choked on the pastry.
“Young Master Xiao is handsome and can even make your favorite pastries. Since we’ve settled our relationship financially, there won’t be many troubles if we part ways in the future, unlike now, where there are too many entanglements and concerns,” Hongrui muttered.
"If you like him, keep him by your side for a while longer."
"If you don't like someone, you can replace them at any time. No wonder the princess likes to keep male concubines."
Chen Zhiyi reconsidered:
seem……
That makes some sense.
Shen Zhiyi hurriedly filmed the rehearsal again:
Calm down, be rational, what are you thinking about?
If her father and brothers found out about this, they would definitely break her legs!
——
At this moment, Lin Yaoyao and Song Yuxiu had just finished their entanglement. Lin Yaoyao was covered in sweat and leaned against his chest: "Your Highness, do you really want me to leave?"
"I'm definitely reluctant to part with it, but the current situation is special."
Song Yuxiu kneaded her waist with his fingers, "Mother is in trouble, but the news hasn't spread yet. Shen Zhiyi's elder brother has just made a contribution and is about to return to the capital to receive his reward. If we offend her now, the entire Marquis's mansion will be finished."
"And those people who threatened me before, they've put the extortion letter in the study again, it's outrageous!"
"Go back to the countryside and spend some time with the children."
Lin Yaoyao was naturally unwilling, but had no choice, so she could only poke his chest and ask, "Are you really going to consummate your marriage with her?"
A strange light flashed in Song Yuxiu's eyes, but he only smiled and said, "How could that be? I don't like her at all. I only love you."
"I'm leaving soon, so please be kind to me..."
She spoke in a coquettish voice, wrapping her arms around his neck and acting affectionately.
Song Yuxiu fell for her charms, and their affectionate and tender interactions were naturally on full display.
**
Lin Yaoyao should have left long ago, but because she fell into the water, she stayed at the Marquis's residence for several more days.
Before leaving, everyone sat around a table.
When Shen Zhi saw her mother-in-law, who hadn't left the courtyard for several days, she was even more polite to her than usual, perhaps because the old lady had given her a dressing down.
Lin Yaoyao was, after all, Chen's savior, and the Marquis's mansion had to maintain appearances. So the old lady specially thanked her, saying, "If Miss Lin needs any help in the future, please feel free to come to the Marquis's mansion."
"Thank you, Madam." Lin Yaoyao was reluctant, but she still smiled. "I have troubled you a lot at the Marquis's residence these days. I will offer you tea instead of wine."
She drank the tea, then refilled it, and looked at Shen Zhiyi: "Madam of the Heir Apparent, this cup is for you."
"Having occupied your yard for so long, it's time to return it to its rightful owner."
"Last time I fell into the water, it must have been because I was closer to the Crown Prince that he saved me first."
"He and Ruoying took good care of me, out of pity for me as an orphan girl."
...
Chen Zhiyi gently stroked the cup.
Even though she was about to leave, he deliberately said these things to disgust her.
Lin Yaoyao really never stops.
"Please don't take what they said at the Pear Orchid Gathering to heart. There's really nothing between me and the Crown Prince."
"Please don't let me affect your relationship."
Lin Yaoyao is good at playing the victim.
"If you don't believe me, I... I swear!"
Song Yuxiu coughed twice and laughed, "Zhiyi is the most sensible and generous person. How could she hold a grudge against you, right, Zhiyi?"
"Really?" Lin Yaoyao smiled instantly. "Then I'll toast you."
Shen Zhiyi watched this scumbag and despicable woman putting on an act in front of her, suppressing her anger and taking a sip of tea.
"Alright, let's eat."
The old lady was very perceptive and could tell that Lin Yaoyao was restless. She just wanted to finish the meal as soon as possible and send her away.
Those from impoverished, remote areas are not respectable.
She was always trying to find ways to make herself noticed, so the old lady gave her a look that reminded her:
Behave yourself!
Lin Yaoyao pursed her lips, her smile awkward, and lowered her head to eat, but her feet under the table were extremely restless, hooking around Song Yuxiu's leg and rubbing against it...
It made him feel like he was on fire.
This fairy,
Even at a time like this, you're still thinking about this.
The thought of Lin Yaoyao going to the countryside and not seeing her for a long time made him feel uneasy, but when he caught a glimpse of Shen Zhiyi out of the corner of his eye, he had a different idea.
The extortionists came to blackmail us again a few days ago, and the matter with Shen Zhiyi cannot be delayed any longer.
I'll consummate our marriage with her tonight!
After the meal, the mother-in-law held Lin Yaoyao's hand again, thanked her, and then said in a low voice, "The old lady said that once the storm has passed, she will send someone to the countryside to pick you and the two children up."
Since things had come to this, she could only nod in agreement.
"I'll have someone pack your luggage and load it into the car," the mother-in-law said with a smile.
If word got out that she had cheated on someone, it wouldn't be good for anyone. The old lady meant that the reputation of the Marquis's mansion was more important, and everyone should keep the matter to themselves. As long as the Regent didn't meddle, the matter wouldn't get out.
Therefore, Lady Chen remained the wife of the Marquis.
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