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

“My lord, you have indeed misunderstood,” Wen Jiayue said, gesturing for him to sit down. “Let’s talk this out.”

Shen Fuhan didn't move, but just looked at her calmly.

Wen Jiayue asked, "Does the Marquis suspect that I also have ulterior motives towards my fourth brother?"

She swore to the heavens, "I have always treated my fourth brother as my own brother. If I have uttered even the slightest lie, I will..."

"I believe you," Shen Fuhan stopped her from saying anything more.

Seeing that this tactic worked, Shen Fuyou quickly said, "Brother, I can also swear an oath..."

“Your oath is useless,” Shen Fuhan coldly interrupted him.

Wen Jiayue advised, "Fourth brother, sit down too, let's talk this out."

Seeing that they had all returned to their seats, Wen Jiayue looked at Shen Fuhan.

"Please ask whatever you wish, my lord. My fourth brother and I can explain."

Shen Fuyou nodded vigorously.

Aside from Yan'er's matter, he will definitely tell her everything he knows.

Shen Fuhan was silent for a moment before finally speaking: "What were you talking about during the time Grandmother was away at the palace banquet just now?"

Shen Fuyou was stunned. How could this be explained?

Wen Jiayue said, "My fourth brother made two jade pendants, intending to give them to girls he likes in the future. So I asked him to show them to me."

Although there are some discrepancies in the details, it is still the truth.

Shen Fuhan asked, "Where's the jade pendant?"

Shen Fuyou took it out decisively.

"Twin lotus blossoms?" Shen Fuhan glanced at Shen Fuyou. "The symbolism is quite nice. Who are you planning to give it to?"

Shen Fuyou sighed: "Brother, do you really think I'm going to give it to my sister-in-law?"

"if not?"

Shen Fuyou said, "Even if it were a gift for my sister-in-law, I wouldn't be so obvious. If one were given to each of us, it would be obvious at a glance. I'm not stupid."

Shen Fuhan paused and looked at Wen Jiayue.

"Why did you ask me last time if my fourth brother had a girl he liked, but they couldn't be together for various reasons, would I help him?"

Wen Jiayue suddenly felt a chill run down her spine; his memory was just too good.

She could only say, "It was just a casual remark in the heat of the moment. Just now, the Marquis said he believed me, but now he doesn't?"

Shen Fuhan paused for a moment before speaking: "I believe you."

He looked at Shen Fuyou again: "Why did you suddenly return to live in the manor?"

Shen Fuyou sighed, resting her chin on her hand: "Brother, do you think I only came back because of sister-in-law?"

He patiently explained, "Lin Wanwan is already married. If I don't return to the manor, it would be very inappropriate. My grandmother will definitely nag me. Rather than let her nag, I'd rather come back on my own initiative and she can even praise me a bit."

Shen Fuhan then asked, "Do you like gentle and quiet girls?"

"Huh?" Shen Fuyou looked confused. "When did I say that?"

Wen Jiayue was also stunned; she hadn't expected Shen Fuhan to still remember this.

She answered, "The day you went to Jinzhou."

“Brother,” Shen Fuyou looked up at the sky helplessly, “There are plenty of gentle and quiet girls in the world, it’s not just about my sister-in-law, and maybe I don’t like gentle and quiet girls anymore.”

When you fall in love with someone, all standards cease to be standards.

Yan'er was so lively and adorable, completely different from the girl he thought he liked, yet he still fell in love with her at first sight.

He looked at Shen Fuhan and said seriously, "Big brother, just tell me straight, when exactly did you start to have doubts? Let's go through everything from beginning to end, okay?"

Shen Fuhan pondered for a moment and said, "When you learned that Lin Wanwan was about to get married, you came to the Marquis's residence to see us."

He still remembers them talking head to head, their intimate posture particularly jarring.

“This has been going on for far too long,” Shen Fuyou said with a complicated expression. “Brother, you’re really good at keeping things under wraps.”

Shen Fuhan said with a displeased expression, "Now is not the time for you to question me."

"Alright, alright, I'll explain..." Shen Fuyou stroked her chin, "But what happened that day?"

During these two interviews, his expression didn't seem feigned; at least it was much more sincere than at the beginning.

Shen Fuhan frowned, pondering, could it be that he had really misunderstood?

After thinking for a long time, Shen Fuyou still couldn't figure it out. Frustrated, he said, "Brother, why didn't you ask me and my sister-in-law back then?"

He really wanted to tell his older brother that he had a girl he liked, but unfortunately, it wasn't the right time to reveal this secret yet.

“I initially thought I had misunderstood,” Shen Fuhan said, much calmer now, “but who knew you would become increasingly intimate with her later on.”

Wen Jiayue asked, "Does Your Excellency still feel that way now?"

Shen Fuhan remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

Aside from some actions that led him to misunderstand, the way her fourth brother looked at her didn't seem unusual.

Unless his fourth brother's disguise is so perfect that even he can't see through it.

Before Shen Fuyou and Wen Jiayue could even breathe a sigh of relief, he added, "But you must be hiding something from me."

Both of them froze.

Wen Jiayue pursed her lips. She thought she could take the opportunity to mock Shen Fuhan, but she didn't expect him to catch her red-handed.

“Brother, that’s not true,” Shen Fuyou quickly said. “I’m very obedient.”

In order to protect Yan'er, he decided not to go there for the next few days!

Shen Fuhan said calmly, "You'd better hide yourself well, or I'll find out."

"I don't understand." Shen Fuyou looked up at the sky. "Can I go back now?"

Shen Fuhan nodded slowly.

He left quickly, leaving only Wen Jiayue and Shen Fuhan in the study.

"My lord, I'm going back to my room too."

Shen Fuhan stood up and went back with her.

Back in the bedroom, the first thing that wafted into my nostrils was the aroma of food.

Wen Jiayue felt comforted and looked at Ruyi, who was standing guard to the side.

"Ruyi is so considerate, she knows I didn't eat well today."

Ruyi dared not take credit and quickly waved her hand.

"Madam, you misunderstand. This was specially prepared for you by the Marquis. I was just following orders."

Wen Jiayue paused for a moment, then looked at Shen Fuhan. What had he prepared?

He said calmly, "Go out."

Ruyi curtsied and quickly withdrew.

After the door closed, Shen Fuhan sat down.

Wen Jiayue remained motionless for a long time.

"What are you standing there for?" Shen Fuhan asked, looking at her.

Wen Jiayue hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "If my fourth brother and I really have an affair, will this be my last meal?"

Shen Fuhan frowned and asked, "What nonsense are you thinking? Even if it's true, it's Fuyou's fault."

He handed her the chopsticks.

Wen Jiayue was still pondering his words when she subconsciously reached out to take it.

Shen Fuhan's gaze fell on her hand and paused.

Several new wounds were clearly visible in the center of his palm.

His pupils contracted slightly, and without thinking, he grabbed her wrist.

How did you get hurt?