Shen Youying, in particular, possesses a stunningly beautiful face, yet she is confined to a wheelchair, drawing sympathetic and regretful glances from many.
Shen Youying felt a little uncomfortable, but then she thought about how Xue Shen had been sitting in this wheelchair for five years, enduring countless stares from others during that time, and her discomfort slowly dissipated. Without explaining, she calmly chose an empty spot, turned to Xue Shen, and said, "Let's sit over there."
The storyteller on the stage continued to tell the story, which was probably from the capital. Although the name had been changed, Shen Youying recognized it after listening for a while. It was about Prince Chen's coup attempt.
After the storyteller embellished the story, it became much more thrilling and exciting.
Even Shen Youying, who had personally experienced it, listened with great interest.
When the storyteller finished telling this story, she even gave him a tip.
The man at the next table, seeing her striking appearance and generous spending, couldn't help but turn his gaze to Xue Shen, who looked cautious and apprehensive.
Qingyan Town is not far from the capital, so there are many wealthy families in the town. Some powerful men even keep mistresses in the town because of the power of their wives, and they come to stay for a few days from time to time.
He had seen several men like Xue Shen who were afraid of their wives. Most of them were men whose wives' families were powerful and influential, and who needed to rely on their wives' power.
Such men may outwardly show respect and even affection for their wives, but in reality, they may be keeping countless mistresses outside the marriage.
The man's family ran a restaurant, and he now intended to open one in the capital, but he lacked connections. He had been trying to build relationships and make connections in various places. Upon seeing Xue Shen, his mind began to work on his idea.
Although the couple dressed in a deliberately low-key manner, he often went to the capital and had met many high-ranking officials and dignitaries. He could tell at a glance that the two were of extraordinary status and must come from a powerful family.
Even if a wife is beautiful, a husband would likely grow to despise her if he saw her with a limp every day.
At his home, there was a beautiful young woman in her prime.
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