After the delicate and soft-spoken wife gave up, the aloof and powerful minister embraced her and sh

Shen Fuhan's words were inexplicable, and Wen Jiayue did not respond.

The two walked side by side toward the main courtyard.

Shen Fuhan was silent for a moment, but still said, "If your fourth brother comes looking for you, you don't need to pay attention to him."

"why?"

Wen Jiayue didn't quite understand. She had just said that he was welcome to come anytime, but the very next day she wanted to lock him out?

“There’s no reason,” Shen Fuhan said with a displeased expression. “He’s young and doesn’t act properly.”

Wen Jiayue retorted in her heart that Shen Fuyou was quite capable in his work and spoke in a pleasant manner.

After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Do you have a problem with your fourth brother?"

Lately, she's been feeling that Shen Fuhan is targeting Shen Fuyou.

They were clearly brothers, but he always treated his fourth brother with disdain.

"I'm targeting him?" Shen Fuhan snorted. "He should think carefully about what he has done."

Wen Jiayue asked curiously, "What is it?"

Shen Fuhan said calmly, "It's none of your business."

Wen Jiayue frowned as she looked at him. It had nothing to do with her in the first place, so was he implying that she was meddling in his business?

She stopped talking, pursed her lips, and walked forward.

Shen Fuhan then added, "Don't see your fourth brother these next few days."

Wen Jiayue, however, did not agree with him and asked provocatively, "So what if we see each other?"

Shen Fuhan remained silent.

Back in the bedroom, he closed the door and pressed Wen Jiayue against the carved wooden door.

Wen Jiayue was startled: "You..."

He lowered his eyes, his fingertips slowly sliding from his lips to his soft spot, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Wen Jiayue was at a loss, her breathing became rapid, but both her hands were being held by him, and she had no way to do anything.

He said in a low voice, "You've been recuperating for so long, it's time to start having sex every three days again."

Wen Jiayue was stunned. Why did he suddenly bring this up out of nowhere?

"Don't see your fourth brother," Shen Fuhan looked up at her, "and don't make any more excuses."

Wen Jiayue looked away guiltily, feeling that he knew she had recovered.

But what is the connection between the fourth brother and this matter?

She didn't dare ask, she just nodded.

Shen Fuhan released her.

Lying in bed, Wen Jiayue anxiously considered how to refuse Shen Fuyou's invitation to visit, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.

Unexpectedly, Shen Fuyou didn't come even once in three consecutive days.

Wen Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Shen Fuyou was just being polite and didn't really intend to come over.

Ruyi also mentioned Shen Fuyou, and asked with a puzzled look, "Fourth Master is really strange. Although he has moved back to the Marquis's mansion, he goes out early and returns late every day. He didn't stop even when it snowed the other day. I don't know what he's doing."

Wen Jiayue said nonchalantly, "Perhaps something's wrong."

Shen Fuyou was engaged in business, presumably discussing deals with someone.

Speaking of this, she still doesn't know whether Shen Fuyou made a profit or a loss on this trip to Jinzhou.

Judging from his triumphant appearance, he must have made a profit.

She calmed herself down and continued drawing dragonflies.

The snow had just stopped yesterday, and with nothing to do in her room, she spent her days painting. She painted many pictures, but she still felt most comfortable painting dragonflies.

Even if I imitate his previous paintings, I can't capture the same spirit I had as a child.

Seeing the lady's sorrowful expression, Ruyi quickly praised, "Madam's hands are truly skillful; you have painted the dragonfly's flight with such lifelike grace."

"Don't try to fool me," Wen Jiayue smiled. "I'm not blind."

She stopped writing, and Ruyi packed up her things.

Seeing that no one was around, Ruyi whispered, "But Madam, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to draw dragonflies?"

She had taken care of Wen Jiayue since she was a child, so she naturally remembered the "Dragonfly Brother" who lived next door.

Although that young master has already moved, what if someone in the know uses these paintings to make a fuss?

Especially the Third Miss; if she finds out about this, she'll definitely complain, and then she'll twist the truth, and no amount of explanation will help.

Wen Jiayue said, "I know your concerns. From now on, you can burn each painting as soon as you finish it. There's no need to keep them."

She was just practicing her writing, so naturally she wouldn't get herself into trouble.

Ruyi quickly replied, "I will burn it myself; no one will see."

Wen Jiayue smiled helplessly: "The way you're doing this makes it seem like I really have an affair. There's no need to hide it so much."

Ruyi stuck out her tongue: "You're right."

Wen Jiayue glanced at the sky and said, "Let's go out of the manor in a bit."

The snow should have melted by now, so I'll head over to that jewelry shop from last time. I wonder if Miss Yun has been there recently.

Upon arrival, the innkeeper recognized her immediately and rushed to greet her.

"Madam's visit has truly brought honor to my humble shop!"

Wen Jiayue smiled at her and said, "I really like the jewelry here. Do you have any new arrivals these days?"

The shopkeeper said with difficulty, "Well... there's only one thumb ring available recently, and it was sold by that Miss Yun, but I imagine Madam wouldn't be interested in it."

Wen Jiayue's heart skipped a beat. Miss Yun had been here?

Before she could ask, the shopkeeper said, "Does Madam still remember the crescent pearl earring you left here?"

Wen Jiayue nodded slowly, then asked casually, "Has it already been taken by that young lady?"

"That's right," the shopkeeper said with a smile. "It was Miss Yun's maid who came to pick it up. She specifically told me to thank you next time I see you, but I didn't expect you to come today."

Wen Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief. Although she didn't see that Miss Yun, at least her name was left in her heart.

Wen Jiayue was in a good mood and picked out a few pieces of jewelry before leaving, including the thumb ring.

If Miss Yun wants to buy it back in the future, she can do her a favor.

As usual, I went to Yuan's shop to buy some snacks and then headed home.

As soon as she returned to the Marquis's residence, a maidservant came up to her and reported, "Madam, the Fourth Master is waiting for you in the main courtyard."

Wen Jiayue was stunned. Why did Shen Fuyou suddenly come over?

She asked hesitantly, "How long has he been waiting?"

"About half an hour."

Wen Jiayue pursed her lips, looking somewhat at a loss.

She hadn't left after half an hour, so it must be something important, but Shen Fuhan wouldn't allow her to see her fourth brother...

She was caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward.

Seeing that she didn't move, Ruyi asked curiously, "Madam, why aren't you leaving?"

The maid added, "Fourth Master seems extremely anxious. Madam, you should go back and check on him quickly."