Xin He glanced at him coldly, "Wait outside, I’ll go in myself."
Having said that, she stepped straight into the residence.
The young servant almost cried, hesitating whether to enter or not. If he entered, he might offend the madam; if he didn’t, he might offend the minister. What to do?
Finally, gritting his teeth and stamping his foot, he decided to stay outside...
Anyway, the minister always listens to his wife, so it’s best to prioritize her wishes.
The young servant thought to himself, feeling much more settled.
Xin He strode in, and along the way, the usually respectful servants of the residence were now bowing and saluting with looks of terror on their faces, as if they had seen a ghost.
"Where is your master?"
"In... in... in the Zhu Jin Pavilion..." The little maid hesitated whether to speak, but when she saw Ji Xinhe’s cold eyes, she was frightened and blurted it out. Regretting her words, but it was too late for regrets now.
Xin He strode towards the Zhu Jin Pavilion, no longer paying attention to the changing expressions on the little maid’s face.
Outside the Zhu Jin Pavilion, several servants and maids were guarding the entrance. When they saw Ji Xinhe, they were too scared to speak.
Ji Xinhe laughed slightly, and with a glance at the ghostly expressions of everyone in the residence, was Chen Yining really so unsightly? She wasn’t angry before, but now she was getting angry!
She wanted to see what tricks were being played!
Ji Xinhe was about to knock, but suddenly heard Chen Yining’s delicate voice coming from inside the room, seemingly choked with sobs.
"Hou Chu, I never expected to gain anything from you. We’ve grown up together since childhood, and you know that. Even if my father wanted to harm you, I always wanted to protect you. You’ve always been alone and without family; who understands you better than I do? I don’t ask for anything else, just to stay by your side. Why won’t you trust me?"
Xin He’s eyes turned even colder, and she held back from knocking, standing outside the door as if waiting for Mu Houchu’s reply.
The servants guarding the door didn’t dare to make a sound, shivering with their heads bowed, feeling as if a storm was coming!
Marquis Mu looked up at the pitiful woman in front of him, his eyes cold as ever, "You say you don’t seek rewards, but the request you’re making today, isn’t that the reward you want?"
Chen Yining’s eyes reddened, "Whether it’s status or position, I can give up everything. Is that not enough?"
"No." Mu Houchu replied indifferently.
Chen Yining’s heart sank, her face turning pale. After a long time, she finally managed to speak, "Why?"
"I’m not in the habit of rewarding people."
"Is it because of Ji Xinhe? She’s known you for less than a year, while I’ve known you for more than a decade. Is it because of her?" Chen Yining surpressed her despair and asked stubbornly, her face already pale.
Mu Houchu’s face showed impatience, "Her business is none of your concern. Is that all you had to say for this so-called urgent matter?"
Chen Yining clenched her teeth, dropping her head. The words "none of your concern" hit her like a slap in the face, making her feel such unprecedented humiliation.
Her hand clenched tightly in her sleeve, unable to speak a word. Turning around, she covered her face and ran out quickly.
When the door opened, Ji Xinhe was seen standing calmly at the entrance, seemingly not the least bit surprised.
Chen Yining, with tear-streaked face, was obviously shocked, "What are you doing here?"
Ji Xinhe cocked an eyebrow, "This is the residence of my fiance, am I not allowed to be here?"
Chen Yining’s face turned completely dark, grinding her teeth furiously, "Don’t gloat! Just you wait!"
Having said that, she lifted her skirt and ran off quickly, not even caring about her tear-streaked face.
The servants who had been guarding the door outside couldn’t help but widen their eyes. The future madam’s unflappable nature was so similar to the minister’s that even eavesdropping around corners was a bold and rightful act!
Xin He stepped in, and saw Mu Houchu looking at her with an amused smile on his face.
Ji Xinhe felt a sudden surge of anger, "What are you laughing at?" What was there to be proud of when secretly meeting an old lover?!
The servants outside listened with their ears perked.
Mu Houchu waved his hand and the door closed with a thud.
"All of you leave!" Mu Houchu ordered.
The servants outside, feeling like they had been caught, hastily disappeared.
Mu Houchu approached her, bent down slightly, putting his face level with hers, "I’m laughing at your rare jealous appearance."
How could he not know she was outside? Apart from her footsteps, he could easily recognize her breathing. If he hadn’t been thinking about his wife waiting outside, he wouldn’t have been so impatient.
Ji Xinhe was annoyed, pushed him away, "Stop fooling around! What are you up to behind my back?"
Mu Houchu smiled and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, "What can I do? Thinking about you standing outside, I just want to take you."
Ji Xinhe glared at him, this man was becoming bolder every day!
"I’m talking to you about something serious! Don’t try to sidetrack me. Shouldn’t you explain this situation I interrupted today?" Ji Xinhe looked fierce, like an angry jealous wife.
Mu Houchu bent down suddenly, lowering his voice close to her ear, "Let me explain now."
As he said this, before Xin He could react, he picked her up and carried her horizontally, striding into the inner room.
Ji Xinhe, familiar with his tricks, immediately understood what he wanted to do, and became furious, "Mu Houchu! I’m still angry! Let me go!"
Mu Houchu pressed her down onto the bed, his eyes already filled with lust, "Be good, let your anger out later. Whatever you want to say, I’ll listen."
Immediately, he covered her long-coveted soft lips.
Ji Xinhe’s face darkened - was this following her or his own desires?!
Ji Xinhe had been bullied by him many times before, but gradually she figured out how to deal with him. She was no match for him physically, especially when it came to a contest of strength, she couldn’t resist.
Resistance was futile.
The best option...
Suddenly, Ji Xinhe began to reciprocate his kiss, their lips intertwining passionately.
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