In a secluded house
After their lovemaking, Lin Yaoyao, with a back injury, lay on Song Yuxiu's body and whimpered coquettishly, "Young Master... I still have injuries. Why were you so rough with me today? It hurts so much."
"Because I miss you so much." Song Yuxiu pinched her waist.
"When are you finally going to divorce that woman, Chen Zhiyi?"
“This…” he hesitated.
"You're not really going to consummate your marriage with her, are you?" Lin Yaoyao immediately became nervous.
"How could that be? Her elder brother just made a contribution, and the Marquis's mansion still needs the support of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Don't worry, I will never touch her." Song Yuxiu reassured her gently, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Grandmother is right, we have to get everything back on track.
Lin Yaoyao...
They can't be kept here!
At this moment, one of them was still fantasizing about returning to the Marquis's mansion and becoming the mistress of the house, while the other had already decided to kill her.
"Yaoyao, your injuries have almost healed. Pack your things and go back to the countryside to be with the children in the next couple of days." Song Yuxiu kissed her cheek. "Don't worry, I'll come to pick you and the children up soon."
She's been thinking a lot these past few days.
Because she was worried that Song Yuxiu would be bewitched by other women, she stayed in the capital to protect her child instead of spending time with him.
Looking back now, it was truly putting the cart before the horse.
Children are the most important thing!
Even if the Marquis's mansion didn't want her, it wouldn't allow the Song family's bloodline to wander outside, so Lin Yaoyao readily agreed to return to the countryside.
Before Song Yuxiu left, he gave her some silver notes, which confirmed Lin Yaoyao's suspicions.
He still has himself in his heart!
Before returning to her hometown, she made a special trip to buy a lot of things. After all, in such a remote and impoverished place, even buying a pretty dress and hairpins would be a luxury. She also needed to buy some gifts for the children...
On the day she departed, Song Yuxiu personally saw her off onto the carriage.
Having been separated for so long, Lin Yaoyao also missed her child and was overjoyed. As the carriage left the city, when it reached the woods, the driver suddenly shouted, "Bandits! Run!"
Lin Yaoyao's scalp tingled instantly. She subconsciously lifted the curtain to check, only to find the coachman...
Suddenly, he drew the knife he had hidden!
Sunlight fell on the blade, its cold gleam blinding.
The next second,
The knife had already pierced her chest!
Lin Yaoyao didn't even have time to scream before she felt a sharp pain in her chest and fainted from the pain.
After a short while, Song Yuxiu arrived and confirmed that she was dead. He stared at her face for a long time, then gave the coachman a silver note, saying, "Go out and lay low for a while. Return to the capital in six months."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
**
Marquis's Mansion
Shen Zhiyi was sitting by the window reading when Song Yuxiu came in carrying a food box, saying that he had bought her her favorite pastries after returning from court.
"Thank you, my husband."
"What book are you reading?" Song Yuxiu leaned closer to take a look. "A military treatise? Didn't you used to have no interest in these things?"
"I just happened to see it and flipped through it casually."
In her past life, she had no interest in military strategy and tactics, but her mindset is different now.
I am the fish on the chopping block.
And in this lifetime,
She wants to be the one wielding the knife!
Kill all the ungrateful, heartless, and treacherous people in the world.
"Zhiyi..." Song Yuxiu reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, his fingers restlessly kneading her skin as he leaned closer. "The doctor said I should be better now. How about I make up for the wedding night I owe you tonight?"
Shen Zhiyi's fingers suddenly tightened, gripping the military treatise in her hand, but a shy smile remained on her face. "Husband, are you serious?"
"How could this be fake?"
Song Yuxiu moved closer to her and lowered his voice, "If my wife doesn't believe me, why don't you check it out now?"
He had a gentle and refined appearance, and he was also good at coaxing people.
But at this moment, his closeness made her feel extremely disgusted.
"But...but..." Shen Zhiyi bit her lip and stammered, "Husband, today is too unfortunate, my period has started."
"Huh?" Song Yuxiu was taken aback.
He and Shen Zhiyi had never shared a room, so he naturally didn't know the exact timing of her period. Could it be... that this was an excuse she made for not wanting to share a room with him?
At this moment, Hongrui knocked on the door and came in. She bowed to Song Yuxiu and then looked at Chen Zhiyi: "Miss, the ginger tea is ready. Please drink some to warm yourself up."
Ginger tea?
It seems she's really on her period.
What a bad timing!
Song Yuxiu's mood was dampened, and he was somewhat dejected. He excused himself and went to his study to attend to official business.
Shen Zhiyi then instructed Hongrui to prepare water for her bath.
Having lived a second life, every encounter with him filled Shen Zhiyi with a deep-seated disgust. The sight of his insincere manner made her want to vomit, and the places he had touched naturally felt filthy.
After she finished washing and changing her clothes, she felt refreshed all over.
Sitting by the window, she continued reading. Spring drowsiness and autumn fatigue, coupled with her recent shower, made her feel sleepy...
Until she felt someone wringing her hair, thinking it was Hongrui or Lühe, she casually said, "Hasn't the magnolia pastry for today arrived yet?"
Every day, Xiao Zhongxuan would send over pastries.
Shen Zhiyi initially thought it was too dangerous, but she really loved eating magnolia cakes, and someone's cooking skills were indeed quite good.
Over time, I got used to it.
She was puzzled as to why the two girls weren't responding to her words when she heard a low laugh behind her, a pleasant voice...
Shen Zhiyi suddenly opened her eyes, and felt a burning breath behind her ear:
"lady--"
His voice, slightly lowered, was melodious and alluring.
The sound of "Madam" made Shen Zhiyi's heart skip a beat. The surroundings were so quiet that she could almost hear her own heart pounding rapidly and erratically.
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