His childhood sweetheart
Because the case needed to be tried urgently, Shao Hansu had been busy at the Dali Temple these days and had not even had time to attend the wedding.
"How could Minister Li, a second-rank official of our dynasty, collaborate with another country?"
Shao Hansu frowned.
Li Xiang in the cell was quite disdainful.
“People die for money, birds die for food, there’s no need to say more!”
"How can you be worthy of the trust of the people and the government?"
Shao Hansu was displeased.
"If a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. What is wrong with that?"
Li Xiang smiled contemptuously.
"Your Majesty, the Majesty you think of is just the chess player, and all of us are just chess pieces of the emperor, at his mercy.
All he did was just for his imperial power."
"How dare you say such outrageous words!"
Shao Hansu shouted loudly.
Li Xiang turned his head and looked directly at him.
“You think the official is kind and generous, but that is just a facade.
Just as he pardoned Shangguan Fuyao and arranged for her to marry Feng Chenyu, it was all just their strategy!
You probably don't know yet, but Shangguan Fuyao, my daughter-in-law who has not yet married, is actually the princess of Ningbei Kingdom. She was born to Shangguan Xuan when he was on a diplomatic mission to Ningbei and Princess Xisa of Ningbei Kingdom.
Feng Chenyu already knew her true identity, which is why he chose to approach her.
Their marriage is just the first step for Feng Chenyu and the Guan family to seize Ningbei.
Otherwise, as the Prime Minister and the Great General of the Nation, there would be so many noble ladies who would want to marry her, but Shangguan Fuyao would never be the one to marry her! "
It has to be said that old ginger is still wise. Li Xiang’s words pierced Shao Hansu’s heart like a thorn.
People tend to lose their judgment when facing matters involving people close to them.
Having been involved in officialdom for several years, Shao Hansu has indeed witnessed many challenges to the bottom line of morality and humanity, and this time he had to be doubtful.
The night was gradually deepening, but there was still a constant stream of people in the general's mansion. Feng Chenyu was dragged by several people and kept drinking.
Suddenly, he saw Shao Hansu walk in, and he took the opportunity to leave.
"Brother Shao."
He came to the courtyard and shouted,
"Are you from the Dali Temple?"
Because he was still wearing his official uniform.
Shao Hansu's cold eyes swept towards him.
"Where's Fuyao?"
Seeing that his expression was not right, Feng Chenyu said with a little displeasure,
"What do you want with her?"
But before he could finish his words, Shao Hansu walked along the corridor towards the backyard.
Feng Chenyu flew in front of him and shouted,
"Today is Fuyao and I's wedding day. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to go looking for her like this."
Unexpectedly, Shao Hansu suddenly drew out the sword in his hand and pointed it at his chest.
“Why did you marry Fuyao?
Isn’t it because she is the princess of Ningbei Kingdom?
You don't love her at all, you approached her with a purpose from the beginning.
Yes or no?
"Ha ha."
Feng Chenyu laughed loudly.
"Even if it is, what can you do to me?"
Qiu'er, who was standing inside the corridor at this moment, was so frightened that she almost fell down. It turned out that Deputy Feng Shu married Madam Shangguan not because he admired her as everyone saw.
In a panic, she ran to the backyard.
"I always thought you were a gentleman, but I didn't expect you to be taking advantage of Fuyao."
Shao Hansu's face turned ashen.
"I thought we could be good friends, but it seems unlikely now."
Feng Chenyu snorted coldly, his eyes firm as he said,
"Because I will never allow anyone to question my feelings for Fuyao!"
Just as the two were in a stalemate, fortunately Ma Sui arrived and ended the farce.
Fuyao sat on the bedside in the room, looking at Qiu'er who had been restless since she came in, and said with concern,
"What’s wrong with you?"
Qiu'er looked at Fuyao's caring look and felt sorry for her.
"There's something I don't know whether I should tell you or not."
Fuyao looked at her with a smile,
"Tell me, what's the big deal?"
So Qiu'er told every word of the conversation she had heard between Shao Hansu and Feng Chenyu.
In an instant, Fuyao's heart fell from heaven to hell.
So the so-called emotions that Feng Chenyu talked about were just deceiving himself?
For a moment, her heart felt as if it was being cut by a sharp knife over and over again.
Looking at the dazed Fuyao, Qiu'er shouted worriedly,
"My wife."
She came to her senses and spoke while suppressing the pain in her heart.
"Promise me that you will never tell anyone else about this."
Because she didn't want others to know her identity and didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.
The guests gradually dispersed and the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside.
Fu Yao, who was sitting on the bed in a daze, looked up and saw Feng Chenyu coming to her. She quickly stood up and took a few steps to the side, with her back to him.
"I'm sorry, the guests just left."
Feng Chenyu's voice was hoarse, and he couldn't help but walk forward and hug her from behind.
Just when he was about to lower his head to kiss her neck, she quickly broke free from his embrace as if she had been electrocuted.
"I'm not used to it yet."
Seeing her uncomfortable look, Feng Chenyu didn't think much about it, just thought she was shy and spoke.
"It's been a tiring day. Take a rest."
Then he took off his clothes and lay on the bed.
Looking at him lying there, Fuyao felt extremely conflicted.
I wanted to ask a question, but suddenly I didn't have the courage.
Slowly, she lay down on the edge of the bed with her clothes on. Perhaps she was very sleepy and soon fell asleep.
Listening to her even breathing, Feng Chenyu opened his eyes.
Restraining his inner desires and looking at the peaceful face of the person beside him, he felt extremely happy.
In the bedroom, Fuyao slowly opened her eyes, and found that Feng Chenyu was no longer beside her.
She sat up slowly because she was extremely tired yesterday and didn't expect to get up so late.
Feng Chenyu, who was practicing martial arts outside the house, heard the door open and turned around to see her coming out.
"You're awake."
He approached diligently,
“I asked someone to prepare food.
Hurry up and wash up, you must be hungry."
"Oh." Fuyao nodded.
At the table, Feng Chenyu helped her pick up some dishes. He knew her taste.
Seeing him so attentive, Fuyao felt more or less awkward.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
He cares.
"fine."
Fuyao took a bite of the food.
"I have official business these days. If you have any needs, you can tell Madam Wu directly and she can help you."
Feng Chenyu did not forget to remind him.
"Um."
Fuyao responded softly and just lowered her head to eat.
Seeing this, Feng Chenyu shut up.
For two consecutive days, Feng Chenyu returned home in the dark every day because he had things to deal with.
In order not to disturb Fuyao's rest, and because he was afraid that she would feel uncomfortable, he went back to the study to spend the night.
Tomorrow is the third day since their marriage. According to custom, she and Feng Chenyu should go to Liu's house to pay their respects, but Fuyao doesn't know whether Feng Chenyu still remembers this matter.
Because these two days he hurried out after having breakfast with me, and I didn't see him at night.
Lying in bed, Fuyao tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
The morning sun was shining brightly, but there was still no movement in the bedroom.
Feng Chenyu, who was working in the study, was asked by Ma Su for the second time whether he should let Qiu'er wake up the lady, but he refused both times.
Finally, the bedroom door opened, and Qiu'er hurried in to help Yao wash and dress.
"Madam, I have to go back home today!
It’s getting late.”
Qiu'er said as she worked skillfully.
Because of insomnia last night, Fuyao overslept today.
She was also extremely anxious.
"We'll go out and buy some things later, and then go directly to the Liu Mansion."
"The Deputy Chief has already arranged everything. He has been waiting for you to wake up in the study."
Qiu'er replied.
Fuyao was extremely surprised that he still remembered.
"Then why didn't you wake me up?"
"Deputy Chief will not disturb your rest."
Qiu'er answered honestly.
In front of the Liu Mansion, Madam Ling, who was pregnant, went out to greet Fu Yao and Feng Chenyu.
Holding Fuyao's arm, she couldn't help but teasing,
"You guys seem to be back a little late. Are you too tired and woke up late last night?"
As soon as these words came out, Fuyao's face immediately turned red with embarrassment.
Feng Chenyu, who was following behind him, just smiled awkwardly and didn't respond.
In the hall, Minister Liu and Minister Liu were already waiting at the table. As soon as they entered, Feng Chenyu bowed.
"Sorry I'm late."
A few people smiled but didn't say anything.
So everyone sat around the table, eating and chatting.
"Is Fuyao still used to living in the General's Mansion?"
Minister Liu was concerned.
"Don't worry, uncle. Everything is fine."
Fuyao said with a smile.
Ling Fengwan looked at the two people in front of her and thought they were a perfect match. The more she looked at them, the more she liked them.
"When Deputy Secretary-General doesn't have time to accompany you in the future, come here more often and walk around."
"OK."
Fuyao nodded.
After the meal, Feng Chenyu went to the Privy Council for something, and Fuyao stayed to chat with Madam Ling.
When night fell, Feng Chenyu's carriage stopped at the gate of Liu's house. He came to take Fuyao home.
In the carriage, Feng Chenyu looked at the silent Fuyao and tried to find some topics to talk about.
"Mrs. Ling is about to give birth."
"There's still more than a month left."
Fuyao responded softly.
"Do you like children?"
Feng Chenyu looked at her, and seeing her lowering her head, he couldn't help but hold her hands on her legs.
But the moment he touched her, Fuyao subconsciously dodged.
Seeing her reaction like this, Feng Chenyu felt uncomfortable and turned his head to look out the window.
He began to realize that she was resisting his closeness.
After returning to the general's mansion, Fuyao went straight back to her bedroom without paying any attention to Feng Chenyu behind her.
After Qiu'er helped her take a bath, Fuyao put on a thin dress and prepared to go to bed.
Suddenly the door was pushed open and Feng Chenyu walked in. Qiu'er whispered "Deputy Shu" and quickly retreated.
Knowing that he was coming, Fuyao, who was about to go to bed, suddenly froze in place.
Seeing this, Feng Chenyu didn't say anything. He just picked up something and turned around and left the house.
He still spent that night in the study.
Fuyao and Qiu'er went to the street during the day because she wanted to prepare a gift for Ling Fengwan's unborn baby.
After picking out a few things, the two of them ran into Shao Hansu walking towards them as soon as they walked out of the store.
"Fuyao."
He shouted happily,
"How are you these days?"
"Brother Shao."
Fuyao smiled and nodded.
"I'm sorry I couldn't attend your wedding because I was busy with a case."
Shao Hansu said apologetically.
"No problem."
Fuyao pursed her lips.
Afterwards, they went to the teahouse.
"Brother Shao, I want to ask you something."
Fuyao spoke hesitantly.
"I wonder how the Li family's case is going?"
In fact, she wanted to know what would happen to Li Ju. She wanted to ask Feng Chenyu several times before, but she swallowed the words back when they came to her lips.
"The case is still under trial, so there is no conclusion yet."
Shao Hansu took a sip of tea.
Seeing Fuyao was lost in thought, he comforted her.
"Don't worry, I will let you know as soon as there is a result."
Fuyao raised her head and chuckled.
"Thanks."
"There's no need to be so polite between us."
Shao Hansu replied softly.
Across the crowd, Feng Chenyu stared at Fu Yao who was talking to Shao Hansu with his burning eyes, and he felt particularly uncomfortable.
Because since they got married, Fuyao has never spoken to him on her own initiative, let alone seen her smile like this.
He suddenly curled up the corners of his lips in self-mockery. How could he forget that Shao Hansu was her favorite?
Ma Sui, who was following behind him through the crowd, felt a sudden chill emanating from him.
After returning to the general's mansion, Fuyao read a book in her room and then decided to walk around the mansion as she had nothing to do.
After getting married, she hasn't had time to travel around.
The general's mansion is located on the edge of the moat. The courtyard inside the mansion is very large and is divided into the front courtyard, the middle courtyard, and the back courtyard.
She walked slowly along the corridor. The backyard was mainly where they lived.
Passing the pavilion, Fuyao saw a house with a closed door.
There was only a silver bell hanging in the half-open window, swaying gently with the wind, making a series of pleasant sounds.
Out of curiosity, she went to the door, pushed it open, and saw that it was the boudoir.
"Why is the lady here?"
A voice came from behind.
Fuyao quickly turned around and saw Nanny Wu standing behind her.
"Oh, I heard the sound of bells, so I came to see out of curiosity."
Fuyao replied quickly.
Nanny Wu walked forward unhappily and closed the door, then looked at Fuyao coldly and said,
"Madam, this General's Mansion is an important place, so if you have nothing to do, don't wander around casually.
Moreover, this room is the boudoir of our Madam Chen Nian. The Second Young Master cherishes it very much and orders people to clean it every day.
Originally, they grew up together as childhood sweethearts and were going to get married. Even the bell was a coming-of-age gift given to her by the second young master.
Alas, even if she leaves him first, she is still the most important person in his heart."
Nanny Wu's words were like dense arrows, each one shooting towards Fuyao's heart.
"oh."
She responded softly and then turned and left.
It turned out that he already had a lover, and she originally thought that the person he liked was Princess Xiao.
Now it seems that I was too naive, and clear tears slowly overflowed from my eyes.
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