Chapter 14 A Heartfelt Instruction for A-Tang: Don't Make Me Angry
Lin Shutang pouted and turned her face away, not wanting to talk to him.
Shen Yun had already poured a cup of tea and handed it to Lin Shutang to rinse her mouth.
She stubbornly turned her head away, refusing to drink.
She twisted her waist as she tried to get down, saying, "I'll pour it myself."
"Ah Tang, don't make me angry." Shen Yun was still smiling, but Lin Shutang could already feel the unspeakable chill emanating from Shen Yun.
Lin Shutang is an extremely flexible person and would not be so presumptuous as to provoke Shen Yun.
It's not just scary, it's also troublesome.
She had no choice but to take the cup from Shen Yun's hand, but he dodged it again.
He wanted to feed himself.
Lin Shutang could only lower her head to touch the rim of the cup in his hand. Shen Yun slightly raised his hand, and the warm tea slid into Lin Shutang's mouth.
The next moment, Shen Yun leaned in and kissed him.
Lin Shutang's not-yet-closed jaw was pried open, and the tea in his mouth, mixed with a certain fishy taste, lingered between their lips and teeth, while the dripping water wet their pressed jaws.
The sound of the water being smacked was enough to make one's blood boil.
Shen Yun hooked her tongue and slowly tightened his grip. He breathed heavily, his hot breath scalding, his voice thick with heat. "How about licking like this next time, Qingqing?"
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After escorting Lin Shutang back to the Duke's Mansion, Shen Yun rode back to the Imperial Training Ground.
Lin Shutang knew that his troublesome and laborious actions stemmed from a lack of trust in him.
Shen Yun is always like this.
Beneath all his seemingly gentle and considerate actions lies a possessiveness so intense it's suffocating.
He can silently eliminate all threats with gentle, persuasive methods, taking advantage of every opportunity to obtain everything he desires. Even when he has clearly driven people to the brink of despair, he can still disguise everything and pretend nothing has happened.
Lin Shutang often felt powerless, as if he had punched cotton.
Lin Shutang returned to Jingyuan Residence, where his servants had already prepared ointment.
Recalling everything that happened in the carriage, Lin Shutang felt a lump in his throat.
He wanted to throw the medicine bottle away, but in the end, he could only clench his fist and say dejectedly, "Get me some water."
Throwing away the medicine will only harm yourself.
Lin Shutang gulped down a mouthful of warm water, wishing he could take his mouth and intestines out and wash them clean.
No one can stand Shen Yun.
Lin Shutang applied the medicine in front of the clear, bright glass mirror, rubbing a little cool ointment on the corner of her lips.
There was no injury, just redness and swelling, and a slight stinging sensation inside the mouth.
Will Shen Yun return to Fahua Temple to find Song Ying?
Is he really going to let Song Ying off the hook now that he's so angry?
Now that Lin Shutang was away from Shen Yun, her mind calmed down and her thoughts became clearer.
Recalling everything that happened inside Fahua Temple, Lin Shutang couldn't help but feel lingering fear.
When did Shen Yun discover the clues?
If he knew this, why did he let me out?
Why not just put a gold chain around her ankle like before and tie her to Jingyuan Residence?
What is he planning now?
Lin Shutang has never been able to understand Shen Yun.
He was cunning and terrifying; Lin Shutang could only be thankful that she had no intention of leaving with Song Ying today.
Otherwise, before she even left the mountain gate, Wuyin Mountain would already be littered with corpses.
Shen Yun liked to take advantage of her guilt and soft heart towards others to make her obey.
"Madam, the Fourth Miss has arrived." Lin Shutang had just finished applying the medicine when someone came to announce her arrival.
"Please let her in."
"Second sister-in-law." Shen Zhixi walked into the room, looking listless and lacking energy.
"What's wrong?" Lin Shutang helped her down and poured her a cup of hot tea.
The weather has been a bit chilly lately, so be careful not to catch a cold.
"Second sister-in-law, I don't want to go to Huguo Temple. I heard rumors today that the Third Young Master is out visiting prostitutes. How can I marry such a person?" Shen Zhixi, who had been keeping her emotions under control, couldn't help but have her eyes redden as she spoke.
She sobbed, "I told my mother, but she still insisted on forcing me to go, saying that every man has affairs. The Third Young Master is handsome and comes from a good family, so what do I have to complain about?"
"What am I being picky about!"
Shen Zhixi slammed the teacup down on the coffee table, the spilled water wetting the back of her hand, but she didn't care.
“I’m not even talking about finding a husband like my second brother, whose family background, looks, talent, and character are all top-notch. But he can’t be a playboy who doesn’t know how to be chaste.” Shen Zhixi’s voice rose as she spoke, “My mother is trying to push me into a pit of fire.”
Lin Shutang's lips twitched. What kind of character is that?
What kind of character could Shen Yun have?
He really knows how to put on a dignified and imposing appearance, fooling everyone.
"Hey, sister-in-law, what happened to your mouth?" Shen Zhixi had finished venting her resentment and noticed Lin Shutang's reddened lips.
The red mark wasn't very obvious.
However, Lin Shutang's skin was too fair, like solidified cream, so even the slightest trace of a mark would stand out.
Lin Shutang quickly turned her head to cover herself and coughed lightly twice, "I'm feeling a bit feverish."
Shen Zhixi blinked and glanced at the still misty sky outside the window. It was indeed easy to get a sore throat during the late spring.
Unconsciously, he pulled his sleeves tighter.
"Sister-in-law, could you come with me to Huguo Temple?" Shen Zhixi pursed her lips and tentatively asked.
She didn't want to force anyone to do something against their will.
However, if no one stands by her side, her mother will surely hit it off with the Minister's wife!
Thinking about it, Shen Zhixi burst into tears and buried her face in her arms.
Lin Shutang was stunned by Shen Zhixi's crying.
Clearly, no one expected that this would be so upsetting for Shen Zhixi.
After all, Shen Zhixi was a free spirit, and she had never seen Shen Zhixi so worried about something before, and now she even had bruises on her face.
But with Shen Yun acting so mad today, Lin Shutang felt it was safer to stay in the mansion.
But putting myself in their shoes, no one understands the feeling of marrying someone you don't love better than Lin Shutang.
Lin Shutang softened a little.
"I'll stay with you."
She patted her on the shoulder.
Shen Zhixi looked up at her and almost thought she had misheard.
Although she harbored fantasies, she never expected that her sister-in-law would actually agree so readily, and she was so happy she was almost dumbfounded.
If my second sister-in-law were here, she could mention it to my grandmother when she came back, saying that the man was no good and that even my mother couldn't force her to marry him.
Seeing that Shen Zhixi finally smiled, Lin Shutang wiped away her tears.
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Shen Yun's shift ended at the same time as usual today.
As usual, he brought Lin Shutang some rare and unusual items.
Today's piece is a nine-linked jade ring from Hetian.
Lin Shutang looked at him as if nothing had happened and was amazed at how thick-skinned he was.
He pursed his lips, took it, and started fiddling with it.
"Has the medicine been applied?" Shen Yun leaned back on the upturned table, and as she spoke, she reached out and pinched Lin Shutang's chin, making her lift it up.
Lin Shutang's eyes were brimming with resentment, and her cheeks and ears were flushed red.
I don't understand how Shen Yun still has the nerve to bring this up.
She shook her head and broke free from his grasp, seemingly resisting his touch.
"I'm going to Huguo Temple tomorrow," Lin Shutang said, looking down as he unraveled the nine-linked rings.
Shen Yun's slightly upturned lips curled down, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
Why do we have to go to temples one after another?
What's so great about the outside world?
"Fourth Sister is going to see the third young master of the Chen family. I'll accompany her and help her take a look," Lin Shutang added.
"You're going to see a man."
Even after all that had been said, Shen Yun only understood this much.
But isn't the main point of her words that she was there to help her fourth sister and to show concern for her?
What does it mean to go see a man?
Although it was a matchmaking event, it was for Shen Zhixi, not for her to go.
Besides, even if she wanted it, would Shen Yun still give it to her?
It's as if she was having an affair.
Lin Shutang finally put down the nine-linked rings in his hand and looked at Shen Yun.
His facial expression showed little emotional fluctuation, revealing nothing, but his deep, dark eyes easily drew people in.
Lin Shutang opened her mouth, intending to retort, but instead, she surrendered without any backbone.
Recalling his meeting with Song Ying earlier that day, Lin Shutang suspected that Shen Yun's words had a hidden meaning.
"I'm going to assess my fourth sister's health, which means I'm going to see a man," she said frankly. "What, even this isn't allowed, Young Master? What about the servants in Jingyuan Residence?"
"Why don't you gouge out my eyes?"
She was deliberately saying things to upset him.
Shen Yun took a light breath; Lin Shutang always spoke to him with such barbs.
But then she remembered Ji Huaiyi's words, and looked at her now compared to how she treated Bi Yan'er when he was first born.
Shen Yun finally agreed, "Okay. I'll have Yingxi accompany you."
He pulled Lin Shutang into his arms again, resting his chin against her neck.
Feeling a little itchy, Lin Shutang suspected that Shen Yun was sniffing her again.
She pursed her lips and replied with an "Oh".
They also sent people to keep an eye on her!
The next morning, Lin Shutang and Shen Zhixi went to Huguo Temple by car.
The rhetoric used to address the Second Madam was to suggest that since they were going to Huguo Temple to offer incense, they might as well go together since they had coincidentally met at the same time.
When the second madam first saw Lin Shutang, a fleeting look of horror crossed her eyes, as if she had seen a ghost.
She probably didn't expect that Shen Yun would allow her to leave the manor.
Lin Shu-tang simply smiled and offered no further explanation.
After all, the things that have happened over the years are truly embarrassing to talk about openly.
Shen Zhixi assumed her mother's surprise stemmed from her second sister-in-law's unexpected departure from the manor, and secretly smiled to herself.
Upon seeing Lin Shutang, he quickly climbed into her carriage, leaving the Second Madam alone in another carriage.
After arriving at the destination and offering incense, we realized we were all family and it wasn't appropriate to separate.
The group then sat together in the pavilion halfway up the mountain at Huguo Temple.
The wife of the Minister of Works arrived late.
Behind her followed a handsome young man, dressed in a royal blue straight-sleeved shirt with a string of knee-length necklaces hanging from his waist.
It looks quite nice, but as soon as you get close, a faint scent of rouge and powder hits you.
His eyes fell on Lin Shutang and Shen Zhixi, and his cloudy eyes lit up instantly.
A spoiled brat!
Shen Zhixi's lips twitched slightly.
Lin Shutang looked up at the eaves.
Who is this?
After exchanging greetings, Madam Li turned her gaze to Lin Shutang.
A note from the author:
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The secrets involved are not to be revealed to outsiders. [Loud-eared rabbit head]
I did manage to post five days a day as promised! [Sparkling eyes][Sprinkling flowers]
I won't be updating for the next two days (but that's not certain [crying emoji] I can't make a promise like that).
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