Chapter 140 I Know Another Way
When Shen Qingyuan came back from the Censorate, Chunxi immediately told him about Shen Qingchi's visit.
Shen Qingyuan's expression was indifferent: "So you are trying to persuade me not to split up the family?"
Mo Yunwan was right in one thing. Shen Qingyuan had no obsession with splitting up the family. He did all this just to better protect Chunxi and prevent her from suffering any grievances.
If Chunxi doesn't want to separate now, he has other ways to protect her.
It just takes a little more effort.
"Of course not," Chunxi raised her voice, her face full of righteousness. "Today, Mother can make my sister use her life to force her husband not to split up the family, and tomorrow she can use the same trick to force her husband to divorce me. How can this be allowed!"
Her verbal promise to Shen Qingchi during the day was just a delaying tactic, and she didn't expect Shen Qingchi to actually die in Wenxinyuan.
Seeing Chunxi's clear mind, Shen Qingyuan felt relieved and asked cooperatively, "What do you plan to do, Madam?"
Chunxi waved, motioning Shen Qingyuan to come closer.
"This is what I think. This family must be divided, and the accounts of these years must be settled publicly. We can't suffer losses in vain. This promotion banquet is the best time."
Chunxi had already thought of how to solve this problem. She told Shen Qingyuan about her general plan and asked, "Do you think it's feasible, my husband?"
Shen Qingyuan nodded: "Although this plan may not be perfect, but with my husband's cooperation, Madam, you can go ahead and do it."
Shen Qingyuan's tone was calm and composed, with the composure of someone who was in control of everything, as if he could support Chunxi no matter what happened.
Chunxi's eyes curved and she kissed Shen Qingyuan quickly.
"I know my husband is the best."
Shen Qingyuan's eyes darkened instantly.
He knew that he had been a bit too indulgent during the days since he returned to Beijing, but after being a vegetarian for so many years, it was difficult for him to restrain himself when he suddenly got to eat meat, especially since it was a rare day off.
Shen Qingyuan picked up Chunxi and brought her to the bed. After a while, his breathing became disordered. Just as he was about to get to the point, Chunxi suddenly pushed him away and said, "No, I'm having my period."
“…”
Seeing the cunning flash in Chunxi's eyes, Shen Qingyuan's temples jumped twice.
This little girl did it on purpose!
She had known for a long time that she still provoked him even though she was having her period. It was clearly a revenge for him going too far these days.
Shen Qingyuan didn't feel angry. Instead, he felt that Chunxi's revengeful look was even more adorable.
He sighed and was about to turn over and lie down to calm down when he heard Chunxi's deliberately soft voice: "Husband, I didn't mean it. I really like you too and want to be close to you. You won't be angry, will you?"
The smile in Chunxi's eyes could hardly be hidden. If she were a fox, her tail would have left a shadow by now.
Shen Qingyuan's body became more and more tense. He gritted his teeth and sniffed Chunxi's neck in a somewhat evil manner.
"Of course I won't be angry with you, Madam. If you're willing, I can teach you other ways to relieve your anger."
“…”!!!
Chunxi's eyes slightly opened, and his whole body stiffened.
Another way? What other way? My Lord, what new and unorthodox methods have you devised?
The smug little fox was petrified.
Shen Qingyuan couldn't help laughing, rubbed Chunxi's head and said, "I'm just kidding, don't be afraid, if you feel unwell, just rest well, I'm not that hungry or thirsty."
As he spoke, Shen Qingyuan got up and went to the kitchen. After a while, he brought back a bowl of steaming hot brown sugar ginger water.
Chunxi is in good health and does not suffer from dysmenorrhea. She has no right to be pretentious when working in the Wei family over the years. Seeing this bowl of brown sugar ginger water, she couldn't help but be a little stunned.
Before she redeemed herself and returned home, Wang had never shown such concern for her during her menstrual period.
Afraid of losing her temper, Chunxi lowered her head to avoid looking at Shen Qingyuan.
Shen Qingyuan was afraid that she would misunderstand, so he took the initiative to explain: "Don't think too much. I have been solving cases in Jingzhao Prefecture for nearly ten years. It's normal for me to know more about women's affairs than the average man."
Chunxi nodded, picked up the bowl of brown sugar ginger water and drank it all.
After turning off the lights, Shen Qingyuan hugged Chunxi and rubbed her waist.
Chunxi's eyes were hot. She put her arms around Shen Qingyuan's waist and buried her head in his chest. She said in a muffled voice: "Husband, let's go and burn incense for my father in a few days."
Shen Qingyuan didn't stop moving and said solemnly, "Okay."
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The next day, Chunxi went to Shen Qingchi to discuss the promotion banquet.
Chunxi's attitude seemed to be the same as before, completely different from the coldness and alienation of yesterday. Shen Qingchi asked uncertainly, "Sister-in-law, are you not angry with me anymore?"
"I wasn't angry at all. It might be that I had a backache yesterday and it was my period, so I was in a bad mood and you misunderstood me."
Chunxi spoke in a cheerful tone and with a natural demeanor, without showing any resentment at all.
Shen Qingchi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his mood improved: "I'm glad that sister-in-law is not angry. After all, we are a family. There is no reason for a family to be in disharmony and make others laugh at us."
Shen Qingchi said as he took out a guest list that had been prepared long ago and gave it to Chunxi: "This is the guest list I made a few days ago. Sister-in-law, you can refer to it."
Shen Qingchi's list was very detailed, not only marking the relationship between these people and the Marquis' Mansion, but also marking who they had grudges against and why they could not be seated together.
Chunxi was touched. "Sister, this list is so detailed. It really helps me a lot."
Shen Qingchi clenched the silk handkerchief tightly, his eyebrows drooping slightly, half nervous and half guilty.
Most of the guests on this guest list are real, but there are a few who have grudges against each other, and she marked them so that they can sit together. The sister-in-law doesn't know much about these aristocratic families, so she shouldn't notice any problems, but who knows what will happen on the day of the promotion banquet.
If these people started quarreling because of a little friction, others would laugh at the sister-in-law for being ignorant and not putting enough thought into preparing the banquet.
Although the eldest sister-in-law has agreed to persuade the eldest brother not to divide the family, it is safer for the power to manage the family and the dowry left by the late marquis to be in the hands of my mother.
She did this to prevent the family from breaking up.
Shen Qingchi consoled himself and said softly, "As long as I can help my sister-in-law, that's all that matters. By the way, in the past few years, the banquets held in the mansion have always been ordered from several reputable shops for fruits, snacks, and drinks. I know the shopkeepers, so I should be able to get a good price. If my sister-in-law trusts them, I can go with her to have a look."
"Of course that's good. I've been busy settling the accounts at the mansion these days and haven't had time to think about this. Fortunately, my sister is thinking for me. Since my sister is so familiar with organizing banquets, why not schedule the promotion banquet for half a month later? I think that day is a good one, and I'll be more relaxed if I can finish it sooner."
Chunxi's tone was cheerful, full of joy at being helped. Shen Qingchi squeezed his palm even harder, but said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, sister-in-law."
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