Qi Yun'er glared at her daughter angrily after she was doused with cold water.
"What's wrong with me? Aren't I much better than that woman Qu Jingyun? What makes her think she deserves the position of Madam Shen?"
Qi Yun'er snorted coldly, her expression turning slightly shy.
“You wouldn’t believe it, General Shen was very gentle with me back then. If it weren’t for Qu Jingyun, he would definitely have married me.”
"Not to mention the five years when Qu Jingyun was missing, I took care of the general and raised his three children with all my heart. I deserve credit for my hard work, even if I didn't do anything special. Madam Shen is also on my side. I am sure I can win his heart."
"Didn't you hear it just now? They've already divorced. In my opinion, it's because General Shen found out about the five years Qu Jingyun was missing and now he dislikes her. Doesn't that give me a chance?"
"Once I become the General's wife, you will all be the eldest daughters and sons of the General's mansion. Let's see who dares to look down on us then?"
Qi Mingyue felt a growing unease, sensing that things weren't as simple as they seemed.
Qi Hao, that idiot, was persuaded.
She hurriedly said, "I also think you can definitely do it, Mother. Let's go back to the capital. I've really had enough of this kind of life."
Seeing that the mother and son had made their decision, Qi Mingyue could only agree without saying a word.
The family of three headed towards the capital.
"Why did you buy me plum blossom cakes today? What if someone finds out?"
As soon as Qu Jingyun saw Shen Yunting push the door open and enter, she couldn't help but complain.
Since their conversation, Shen Yunting has been coming to her room to rest every few days.
Qu Jingyun is used to it.
“It’s not a big deal. Everyone knows how I feel about you. If I were to break up with you like this, people would find it strange.”
"Besides, I've already sent Bai Shuangshuang away, so I have no other reason to remain distant from you."
Shen Yunting spoke with such confidence that Qu Jingyun couldn't help but roll her eyes.
She reached out and poked his strong chest, reminding him, "We should still be careful. His Majesty is very suspicious, and he has been secretly doubting you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yunting's face darkened.
He couldn't help but sneer repeatedly.
"After nearly thirty years of friendship, this is how he thinks of me? It's absurd. When have I ever had any improper thoughts? Yet he's wary of me and even intentionally tries to harm the General's Mansion. It's truly..."
Shen Yunting didn't continue, but his meaning was clear.
Seeing this, Qu Jingyun quickly reached out and gently stroked the back of Shen Yunting's hand to comfort him.
He said in a low voice, "After all, he is the emperor now. Emperors have always been suspicious. It's already quite remarkable that he hasn't done anything to us in secret."
Shen Yunting sneered and said nothing more, but silently reached out and hugged Qu Jingyun in his arms.
"If I could, I would really like to take you to live in seclusion in the countryside, so that we wouldn't be like this now, where we are clearly a loving couple but it feels like we're having an affair."
"What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean by having an affair? You're saying such nasty things." Qu Jingyun couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Then what do you think we look like?" Shen Yunting retorted.
Qu Jingyun couldn't say anything good for a moment, so she could only acquiesce to the matter.
"Let's not talk about those unpleasant things. Let me give you a good hug." Shen Yunting hugged her tighter and tighter.
It was as if she was venting her inner unease.
Qu Jingyun felt a little pain, but she didn't push the person away. Instead, she hugged the other person back.
She could sense the other person's inner turmoil.
Besides keeping her company, there was nothing else she could do.
After a long while, Shen Yunting finally let go of her.
The deep voice said, "His Majesty kept me behind after the morning court session today, intending to bestow a marriage upon me."
"What?" Qu Jingyun exclaimed in surprise.
But then Shen Yunting spoke up to comfort him, saying, "I've already refused. The reason I brought you plum blossom cakes today is because of this."
"At least let them feel that I am still keeping the position of General's wife for you, that I still have feelings for you, but that you no longer want to be General's wife."
"Otherwise, not only the Emperor, but others should also be eyeing the position of the General's wife."
Upon hearing these words, Qu Jingyun couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
He muttered to himself, "It seems that the position of the general's wife is really a coveted one."
"Don't worry, no matter who's eyeing it, the position of General's wife can only be yours," Shen Yunting assured him.
He looked down at the woman in his arms, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
He lowered his head and captured the long-awaited red lips, gently sucking on them.
Qu Jingyun was startled by his sudden action and tried to push him away, but he hugged her even tighter.
"Don't reject me," Shen Yunting said in a hoarse voice.
He bent down, lifted Qu Jingyun up by the waist, and then gently placed her on the bed.
His body then clung to it.
This night was destined to be a sleepless one.
After half a month, Qi Yun'er finally arrived in the capital.
Looking at the plaque of the General's Mansion, she burst into tears of joy.
"We're finally back."
She tried to barge in without thinking, but was stopped by the guards.
"I am your general's wife's cousin. Let me in. I want to see General Shen and the old lady."
"Our general is divorced and no longer has a wife," the guard said in a formal tone.
Qi Yun'er then realized that without Qu Jingyun, she had lost the right to enter the General's Mansion.
Her eyes held a hint of resentment.
He then said, "You can go and tell the old lady that I have a very good relationship with her, and she will definitely be willing to see me."
"Either Young Master Shen or Miss Shen will do. If they knew who I was, they would definitely come to see me."
The guards knew a little about Qi Yun'er's situation and were unsure what to do.
The only option is to go in and report.
At this time, only the old lady was in the general's mansion, so the guards informed her of the matter.
When the old lady learned that Qi Yun'er had returned, she almost crushed the teacup in her hand.
"This man is utterly shameless. He plundered all the silver from the General's Mansion and almost brought ruin to the entire family. How dare he come back now?"
The old lady snorted coldly, her body trembling with anger.
"Should we just send that person away?" the guard asked cautiously.
Unexpectedly, the old lady said, "No, let her in."
"Letting her go like that was too good for her."
The guard understood immediately and hurriedly went out to bring Qi Yun'er in.
Qi Yun'er and her two children were still uneasy, fearing that what happened that day would be exposed and they would be convicted of treason.
But I didn't expect to be accepted so easily.
Upon seeing the old lady, Qi Yun'er reacted swiftly, rushing over in a few steps and kneeling before her.
She cried out in a mournful voice, "Madam, Yun'er almost didn't get to see you again. I'm so glad I could see you one more time in my life. I could die without regrets."
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