May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

After the winter solstice, Wen Yuanshu went to the hot spring resort with the general's family.

After a lifetime apart, she was finally able to spend time with her family again. Wen Yuanshu felt as if she had never left home and was still a girl at home.

The family rode horses outside, their luggage in the car, chatting and laughing as they enjoyed the scenery. The atmosphere was incredibly relaxed.

However, Wen Yuanshu hadn't ridden a horse in a long time, and she couldn't keep up halfway and had to return to the carriage. But with Madam Wen's second wife coming to accompany her, the journey wasn't too difficult.

After arriving at our destination, we had a quick lunch before settling in.

Since we're at the hot spring resort, wild game is a must.

The Wen family members were absolutely skilled at archery, hitting the target every time. In the end, they couldn't finish the food themselves, so they shared a lot with others.

The family ate their meal around the fire, then soaked in the hot spring for a while before going back to rest.

However, for some reason, Wen Yuanshu couldn't fall asleep while lying in bed.

Wen Yuanshu simply put on her clothes, got up, and tiptoed out.

The moon was bright and clear, and all was quiet. Although it was on a mountain, the resort was not cold at all; it was just refreshing.

The villa in front of her had been redesigned, and Wen Yuanshu could hardly find any trace of its former self.

She walked aimlessly for a long time, until she lost her sense of direction.

Fortunately, she was lucky and actually made it back by instinct.

The bedroom door had just closed when a hand quietly covered her mouth and nose.

"Shut up if you don't want to die." The man's voice was deep and cold. "Please sit in the room and don't make a sound, so as not to disturb others. Otherwise, I cannot guarantee your safety."

Wen Yuanshu suddenly opened her eyes wide.

There was definitely no one else in the house when she left. With so many houses in the villa, this person must have come back with her earlier.

She was followed the whole way without even noticing...

Wen Yuanshu closed her eyes, thinking that if she could survive tonight, she would strengthen the manor's nighttime defenses tomorrow.

The person behind her, seeing that she hadn't responded for a long time, clearly ran out of patience: "Hmm?"

With her life now in someone else's hands, Wen Yuanshu dared not provoke him and quickly nodded.

That person finally let her go.

The windows were tightly closed, the room was dark, and there was a distance between them, so Wen Yuanshu couldn't see the person's face clearly. She could only tell that he was a tall man.

The room reeked of blood, and Wen Yuanshu had a headache.

Her hot spring resort has just opened for business. If someone bleeds to death here, it might hinder her business prospects...

After weighing her options carefully, Wen Yuanshu moved her feet cautiously.

As soon as she made a move, she felt a murderous gaze fall upon her.

"I'll go get the first-aid kit," Wen Yuanshu said.

"...Thank you for your trouble."

Wen Yuanshu picked up the medicine box that was placed against the wall and was about to turn around and hand it to the person when the person was already standing behind her and took the medicine box away.

Wen Yuanshu patted her chest and sat down against the wall.

The man began to treat his wound.

Although she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Wen Yuanshu knew that the man was seriously injured. He was still quick and efficient in his movements, and he didn't even groan when the medicine was applied and the bandages were put on. This showed that the man was no ordinary person.

The man treated his wounds but had no intention of leaving: "It's not safe outside tonight, so I'll have to stay here for the night, young lady."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She was a weak woman, and she couldn't afford to offend this desperate man in front of her.

Wen Yuanshu readily agreed and leaned back: "It's not difficult for me to take you in for one night, but you'd better not have any intention of burning bridges after using me. Otherwise, if anything happens to me, the General of the Cavalry's Mansion will not let you off the hook, no matter where you are."