Shen Jia had somehow appeared behind the two of them, and just now she raised her leg and kicked Lü Zhu hard in the head.
Green Bamboo scratched the back of her head, stunned for a moment. When she saw who it was, she quickly hid in Yang Shujing's arms with a look of fear in her eyes.
Tears welled up in her eyes again, and she leaned weakly against Yang Shujing's chest, sobbing.
Perhaps because she had been too engrossed in the moment, Yang Shujing realized something was wrong and hurriedly looked up to see Shen Jia with a fierce and menacing expression.
"You shameless woman, how dare you seduce my man!"
"Are you out of your mind?!"
Shen Jia trembled with rage. If she hadn't left a spy in the mansion after leaving home today, she wouldn't have known that her husband had cheated on her on the day of her return visit.
She never expected that the usually timid and submissive maid would dare to climb into the young master's bed.
Oh no, it's the son-in-law's bathhouse.
Seeing Green Bamboo nestled softly in Yang Shujing's arms, Shen Jia became even angrier. Her eyes blazed with fury as she sternly reprimanded the old women behind her.
"You lot, drag this shameless slut out here right now!!!"
The old women rolled up their sleeves, ready to step forward, but when they saw Yang Shujing's cold gaze sweep over them, they immediately took two steps back, somewhat timid and hesitant to go forward.
Are you deaf?!
Shen Jia grew impatient and began rolling up her sleeves, wanting to jump down herself and drag the person up.
"How dare you! All of you, get out of here!"
Yang Shujing glared at the crowd, a dark look rising in his eyes, giving him a touch of the majesty of a sovereign. The old women exchanged glances and hurriedly slunk away from Zhaiyue Pavilion.
Shen Jia looked back and saw that she was all alone. Suddenly, she let out a cold laugh, her eyes seeming to hold dozens of sharp swords, as if she wanted to kill Green Bamboo right now.
"Yang Shujing, I... I've asked myself if I've done anything wrong. Why are you humiliating me like this today?!"
Although Shen Jia still stood with her hands on her hips, her voice was choked with a hint of grievance. She was forcing herself to maintain her last shred of dignity and wanted to get to the bottom of things.
Yang Shujing didn't even glance at her. Instead, he reached out and wiped away the tears on Lüzhu's cheeks, gently comforting her, "Don't be afraid, I'll stand up for you..."
Green Bamboo nodded, but she was still afraid. She hadn't expected Shen Jia to launch a surprise attack.
Now that Shen Jia has seen her like this, she is somewhat embarrassed.
“Shen Jia, I’m going to lay it all out on you today. I am the heir of the Marquis’s mansion and your husband. Traditionally, a woman should obey her husband after marriage. Your shrewish behavior today is truly unbecoming of a woman. I’m punishing you by confining you to the Siyun Pavilion for seven days.”
Yang Shujing gave her a cold glance, seemingly unconcerned about what day it was.
"Yang Shujing, you've gone mad! You actually punished me for a bitch! Today is our homecoming day!!!"
"Hmph, you're jealous by nature. I'm just trying to temper your temper. As for the General's Mansion, I'll give them an explanation myself."
"Furthermore, Green Bamboo is kind-hearted, unlike you who are so domineering and spoiled. Now that I have had physical intimacy with her, from this day forward, she is the mistress of this Moon-Picking Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jia couldn't sit still any longer. She had only been married for three days, and Yang Shujing already wanted to take a concubine.
She could never accept that!!!
"Yang Shujing, you...you clearly said you would never take a concubine in this life and would only love me. Why did you change your mind so quickly!"
"Have you ever seen a man who doesn't take a concubine? A man who doesn't take a concubine will only become a laughing stock in the world!"
"Besides, Green Bamboo and I truly love each other. As her master, you should be happy that she has found someone to rely on!"
"Hehehe, what a huge joke, Yang Shujing. Ning Yin told me you were a womanizer, but I didn't believe her and defended you in every way. I even turned against Ning Yin for you. Is this how you repay me now?"
Shen Jia suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, her anger gradually turning into regret.
Back then, Ning Yin went to great lengths to sabotage her marriage with Yang Shujing.
She used to hold a deep grudge against Ning Yin, and at that time she wished she could tear Ning Yin to pieces.
But looking back now, what I did back then seems like a slap in the face to myself.
She was the daughter of a general, the apple of her mother's and brother's eye. Countless noble young men in the capital wanted to marry her, but she rejected them all.
She admired Yang Shujing's talent and looks, and also valued the Marquis's family's social standing, believing that by marrying into the Marquis's family, she would become the high and mighty mistress.
But what mistress of the house would actually see her husband and her maid taking a bath together on the important day of her homecoming?
She glanced down at Yang Shujing's resolute and indifferent eyes, which were completely devoid of their former tenderness, as if he were a completely different person.
Now she realized that Ning Yin was genuinely good to her, unlike herself who judged Ning Yin with a petty mind.
Thinking of this, Shen Jia suddenly took two steps back with a self-deprecating laugh.
"Yang Shujing, you said you would be with me for life, and now you want to go back on your word? We swore an oath before Buddha, aren't you afraid of retribution?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Shujing chuckled and then hugged the green bamboo in her arms even tighter.
"Retribution? How do you know Buddha will punish me? I, Yang Shujing, have always been like this; it's just that you're as stupid as a pig and haven't noticed."
"Si... Oh, I remember now, didn't your sister-in-law advise you back then? You didn't believe her, so who can you blame? And last time at Lanquyuan, you suspected me too, hahaha..."
Yang Shujing didn't care anymore. Her good time had been interrupted, and since she had already torn off all pretenses, she decided to make everything clear in one go.
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