The Emperor's uncle loves me! My paranoid wife, don't run away

"What's this called?"

Shen Runing clapped her hands and smiled.

"Speak of the devil, and he will appear."

Before he finished speaking, someone walked in from outside the yard.

Li Qianchang walked in front, wearing a green robe with cloud patterns and a nonchalant smile.

As soon as he saw Du Wenze, he immediately rushed over and hugged him, yelling,

"Hey, I was wondering why you've disappeared from the face of the earth recently. Turns out you've been staying at the Shen Mansion, eating and drinking for free!"

Du Wenzhe was not willing to be outdone and slapped his hand away.

"Get lost! I'm here at the Shen residence to reminisce about the past. Do you understand the ways of the world?"

"Are you here to reminisce?"

Li Qianchang hummed, a smile in the corner of his eyes.

"I see you've been hiding like a rat these past few days. Are you afraid I'll come after you to ask for the money from that last gambling game?"

Du Wenzhe immediately raised his hand and elbowed him, clicking his tongue.

"Shut up now!"

"No one will think you are mute if you don't speak!"

……

The two of them chatted back and forth like a pair of noisy children, instantly making the atmosphere in the courtyard lively.

Shen Runing smiled and invited everyone to take a seat, while his eyes fell on the figure walking slowly behind him.

Li Zhezhi stood quietly at the door, dressed in black, with a calm posture and a distant expression. His eyes were calm as he swept over the crowd.

Only when his eyes fell on Du Wenyun did they pause slightly.

Du Wenyun lowered his head, as if he didn't notice, but for some reason his ears turned red and even his fingertips were stirring the corners of his clothes.

Shen Runing raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes moved, and he said it lightly.

"Why is Mr. Li here today?"

Li Qianchang answered quickly.

"I said I'd bring him to the Shen Mansion to see the world, and he followed me."

"Who knew this would happen..."

"Someone blushed!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Du Wenyun.

Du Wenyun's little face...turned even redder...

"You, what nonsense are you talking about!"

She glared at Li Qianchang, her eyes red with anger.

"Who's blushing? I-I'm not!"

He stammered and became more and more panicked as he spoke. Finally, he stamped his feet and turned to leave.

"Cousin, I have something else to do, first——"

Before he could finish his words, he felt something tight behind him.

A slender and strong hand reached out from behind and gently embraced her waist without warning.

Du Wenyun gasped in shock, and before she could react, the hand had firmly clasped her waist, pulling her into a cool yet warm embrace.

Li Zhezhi lowered his head and leaned very close. His voice was not loud, but it was very present, like falling snow hitting the water, slightly cool but making people's heartbeat disordered.

"Why are you running?"

"Why have you been avoiding me these days?"

"What did I do wrong?"

Then Li Zhezhi lowered his head, moved closer to Du Wenyu, and lowered his voice even more.

"Did I kiss you too hard that time and scare you?"

"Then tell me and I'll change it."

"But don't ignore me...I'll think you don't want me anymore."

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, as if someone had pressed the mute button.

Everyone watched helplessly as Li Zhezhi pulled Du Wenyun into his arms, then spoke those words without blushing or beating his heart...

Shen Runing was originally holding the teacup, but his movements froze and he almost laughed out loud.

Li Qianchang opened his mouth and came to his senses after a while, then suddenly pointed in the direction of his younger brother.

"Li Zhezhi, are you a human?"

"You...you don't even blush?"

Du Wenzhe had an expression of "I've learned something new" on his face and clicked his tongue twice.

"This guy is usually too lazy to say a word, but he's quite good at talking about love."

Shen Runing finally couldn't help it, gently put down the teacup, looked at Du Wenyun, and spoke slowly.

"Cousin, he's already like this, are you still leaving?"

Du Wenyun's face was almost buried in Li Zhezhi's arms, his whole body red like a ripe cherry, and he muttered softly.

"Don't look at it anymore..."

Li Zhezhi lowered his head and saw her ears turning red. The corners of her mouth raised slightly, like a child who finally got some candy.

"I have something to tell you."

The voice was not loud, but rather low and deep, as if it was suppressing something.

"We can only talk when it's just the two of us."

Then, without waiting for Du Wenyun's response, he took her hand and interlocked their fingers.

Du Wenyun was stunned for a moment, murmured "hmm", and followed him to the backyard.

The two figures gradually disappeared into the distance, but the people in the courtyard were still unable to recover.

After a long time, Du Wenzhe spoke first.

"Tsk, this couple is so good."

"I'm starting to admire Li Zhezhi. He really does great things without making any noise..."

"Look at what he did just now. First he said 'If you scare me, I'll change,' then he said 'If you ignore me, I'll think you don't want me anymore' - Tsk tsk, if it were me, I'd have been annoyed by him a long time ago..."

Then he pushed Li Qianchang.

"You should learn from your brother too!"

Before Li Qianchang could speak, Shen Runing raised his eyebrow and looked at Li Qianchang.

"By the way, I haven't asked yet, why did your Li Mansion start sending things to me?"

Li Qianchang was slightly stunned, then he picked up the teacup to cover the corners of his lips, smiling smugly and lightly.

"Of course I will! The news has spread all over Kyoto now."

"Everyone knows that building a good relationship with the Shen family is equivalent to building a good relationship with the Regent."

His tone rose.

"Although I have a good relationship with the Regent, I can't fall too far behind others."

Du Wenzhe raised his eyebrows, seeming to smile.

"Hey, this is not like you. When did you learn to speak politely?"

Li Qianchang spread his hands out, looking like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.

"I'm just being sensible. It's because the Shen Mansion is so popular right now."

"Quan Tianyan, who doesn't want to be Miss Shen's family member?"

……

As a few people were chatting and laughing, the back door not far away closed gently, isolating the hustle and bustle outside from the silence.

In the backyard, the breeze passed through the shadows of the bamboo, making a rustling sound when it hit the ground.

Li Zhezhi held Du Wenyun's hand and walked silently, his steps slow but firm.

Until you pass through the flower corridor and reach an empty corner.

Li Zhezhi stopped and turned to look at Du Wenyun.