Shi Mingyue gathered her composure and cast her gaze towards Huo Qiurong, who was sitting across from her. Huo Qiurong also looked listless, seemingly uninterested in the banquet. Shi Mingyue had originally not intended to interfere in her brother and Huo Qiurong's affairs. She felt that while their relationship wasn't harmonious, Huo Qiurong had done nothing wrong, and it would be inappropriate for her to force their marriage. But when she learned that Huo Qiurong was having an affair with the Second Prince, she could no longer sit idly by.
It wasn't just her brother's relationship; it was also connected to Huo Qiuwen. Qiuwen's future husband was the Second Prince. How could Huo Qiurong have such an affair with her brother-in-law? Didn't she consider the harm it would cause her sister? It was clear that she had a low character. Shi Mingyue could never let her marry her brother.
As soon as the banquet ended, it was not until they returned to the inn that Fu Yueli began to ask her about what happened today, "Do you know the girl next to my second brother?"
Shi Mingyue hesitated and said, "...I recognize him, but can you please not ask me what happened? Believe me, I will tell you one day." She didn't want to tell Fu Yueli about her rebirth yet, not only because it was unbelievable to say it out loud, but also if Fu Yueli knew that she had run away from her marriage in her previous life, she didn't know how to face him.
Fu Yueli was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Of course I believe you. That night you also said you believed me."
Mentioning the fire and the assassin that night, Qin Zheng's words struck her heart again. Shi Mingyue pondered, "With your connections, can you find out the origins of that woman?"
"Okay, but it's late today, you should get some rest." Fu Yueli said and left the room.
Ever since their wedding night, the two have been sleeping in separate rooms. Shi Mingyue was too embarrassed to ask Fu Yueli to stay, and Fu Yueli didn't mention it, so the two of them maintained this strange agreement.
She had many dreams at night. Once again, she dreamed that she was lying powerlessly in that dim little house. There was only that small window, and a cluster of green ivy leaves stretched in to keep her company. The rest was endless despair.
She woke up from her dream, tears streaking her face. It turned out that she still couldn't let go of the things in her past life. It turned out that she wasn't as carefree as she thought.
Shi Mingyue got up, put on some clothes, opened the door, and sat on the steps to look at the sky. It was still dark, with only a crescent moon and a few sparse stars.
The evening breeze was cool, and she was in a daze until a piece of clothing was put on her. Then she suddenly came to her senses and turned around. Fu Yueli was looking at her with concern, but he didn't ask anything.
Shi Mingyue was very grateful to him, grateful that he didn't ask anything at this moment.
"Thank you."
Fu Yueli also sat down beside her and said with a smile, "We are already husband and wife. You still want to thank me for helping you put on a piece of clothing?"
Shi Mingyue smiled and said, "No need to thank me then. Why are you up too?"
Fu Yueli said, "I've always been a light sleeper. What about you? You don't even put on more clothes in the middle of the night. What if you catch a cold?"
He was caring about her again. Shi Mingyue's heart was always soft. If anyone showed her a little kindness, she would return it three times. She apologized, "Did I wake you up? I just had a dream, and I can't sleep anymore after waking up. I want to go out for a walk."
Fu Yueli did not ask her what her dream was like, but sat with her quietly for a while, then sent her back to her room to rest.
The next day, Madam Shi and Shi Mingji came to the inn. They had only had a brief meeting with Shi Mingyue at the Huo Mansion yesterday. Besides, there were many people around and some things were not easy to say in public.
After all, the inn was just a temporary resting place, and it would take several months to rebuild Prince Ling's Mansion after the fire, so the Shi family wanted Shi Mingyue and the eldest prince to move to the Shi Mansion temporarily.
After Mrs. Shi told them about this plan, Fu Yueli and Shi Mingyue agreed and sent someone to pack up and move to the Shi residence.
When they returned to the master's residence, the two of them lived in Shi Mingyue's original boudoir, and this time they could no longer sleep in separate rooms.
That night, Fu Yueli learned the news about Tang Nuan from his confidant and told Shi Mingyue everything: "That maid named Tang Nuan is indeed not simple. She is a secret guard trained by Fu Baiheng. As for her background, we have not yet found out."
Tang Nuan was actually a secret guard! Shi Mingyue couldn't help but be surprised. No wonder she had such excellent skills and could be a spy in Wu Tan. But she was originally the Second Prince's secret guard, so how did she later become a spy in Wu Tan? This was really puzzling.
"Thank you for your trouble," Shi Mingyue thanked him.
Fu Yueli shook her head, as if a little unhappy: "You are thanking me again, but you and I are already husband and wife, why bother thanking me."
Shi Mingyue was stunned for a moment. Although she had married Fu Yueli, she felt inadequate to him and always put herself in a lower position. Should she try to love him? Treat him as her husband, an equal?
Just at this moment, Hongyin came and called the two of them to go to the dining room for dinner.
Shi Mingyue made up her mind to forget the unpleasant things in her previous life. It was always a new beginning. She took the initiative to hold Fu Yueli's arm and smiled sincerely: "Let's go. My mother should cook for you today. You are lucky. My mother's cooking is especially delicious."
Fu Yueli was surprised by her initiative. This was the first time Shi Mingyue had been so close to him in all these days. He couldn't help but smile: "Okay."
When they arrived at the dining room, Fu Yueli still had to pretend to be blind in front of others, so Shi Mingyue carefully helped him sit down.
Shi Mingyue carefully picked up some dishes for him and told him where to put the dishes. Seeing this series of actions, the three members of the Shi family couldn't help but feel relieved for Shi Mingyue. They had thought that she would be unhappy if she married the eldest prince, but unexpectedly, they treated each other with respect and showed deep love.
Shi Yuanshan asked, "Your Highness, are you used to living here?"
Fu Yueli nodded: "I'm used to it. When my father is home, there's no need to call me Your Highness. Just call me Yueli."
"Okay," Shi Yuanshan didn't expect Fu Yueli to be so approachable. He looked at him and thought that although Fu Yueli was blind, Mingyue made the right choice to marry him.
Seeing the whole family sitting together happily for dinner, Mrs. Shi smiled with satisfaction: "It's really lively at home. It will be even better when your brother gets married."
Shi Yuanshan agreed, "That's right, your brother is eighteen years old, it's time for him to get married."
The two elders talked about Shi Mingji's lifelong affairs in front of Shi Mingyue and Fu Yueli, and Shi Mingji could only smile helplessly.
Shi Mingyue thought of something: "Brother, do you have a favorite woman?"
As soon as she asked the question, Shi Mingji looked embarrassed, and before she could answer, her face turned a little red.
Seeing this, Madam Shi laughed teasingly and said, "You've taken a fancy to the second young lady of the Huo family, haven't you?"
Huo Qiurong?! Shi Mingyue's expression changed immediately. Absolutely not!
Shi Mingji seemed to have his thoughts exposed, and hurriedly said to Madam Shi: "Mom! How can you say such things casually!"
Madam Shi smiled and said, "Miss Huo is not married yet, so why can't you tell me? If you are interested in her, I will go to the Huo Mansion and talk to Madam Huo tomorrow."
"No!" Shi Mingyue stopped him without thinking.
As soon as she said this, the four people present looked at her, and the scene suddenly became extremely awkward.
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