Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

As soon as he returned to the Young Marshal's Mansion, Meng Shuqin took everything away.

“Ah Yao, I saw a Western evening dress when I went out today. I think it would suit you very well. Many rich girls are wearing it now, so I bought it for you. There is a business ball in a few days, so you can wear this to the ball.”

While talking to Shen Qingyao, Meng Shuqin took out the largest box from a pile of boxes and handed it to Shen Qingyao.

Shen Qingyao froze on the spot until Meng Shuqin stuffed the box into her arms. Only then did she reach out and hug the box in a daze, a strange emotion surging in her heart, not knowing how to react.

She had seen Shen Yuanyuan wear a Western-style dress when she went out to a party, and Shen Yuanyuan had even worn it to show off in front of her when she first returned to the Shen family.

In her previous life, she had also fantasized that the Shen family would buy her a set as well, but she never expected that her first Western-style dress would be bought for her by her mother-in-law, Meng Shuqin.

"Thanks……"

Shen Qingyao was a little overwhelmed holding the gift box. This was the first time anyone had treated her so warmly since she came down from the mountain.

“Silly child, you are my daughter-in-law. I don’t have a daughter. You are just like my daughter. Why are you thanking me? Besides, it’s not an expensive thing.”

When Meng Shuqin proposed marriage, she learned that Shen Qingyao was not having a good time in the Shen family, so she tried her best to take care of her.

Furthermore, Shen Qingyao saved Si Jingnian, which made Meng Shuqin love her even more from the bottom of her heart.

"Alright, take it back and try it on. If it doesn't fit properly, Mom will take you out to buy a new set."

Shen Qingyao, still half-asleep, carried the box back to her room.

It wasn't until the day of the business ball that Shen Qingyao opened the box, took out the Western-style dress inside, and changed out of her elegant white cheongsam.

As Si Jingnian opened the door and stepped out, he looked up and saw Shen Qingyao in a red Western-style evening gown. He was momentarily stunned.

Shen Qingyao's thick hair was simply tied up, with a white jade hairpin inserted on it, and the long tassels swayed slowly.

She wore a gorgeous red dress, the voluminous skirt swaying gently with her steps. The combination of lace and tulle looked alluring and elegant, adding a touch of mystery to her appearance.

The white high heels are studded with diamonds, sparkling with dazzling light.

Si Jingnian had always known that Shen Qingyao was beautiful, but he never knew that a red dress would make her look so stunning that he was completely mesmerized.

It wasn't until Shen Qingyao, wearing high heels, walked awkwardly in front of him and waved her hand in front of his eyes that Si Jingnian snapped out of his daze.

Realizing he had been lost in thought, Si Jingnian quickly clenched his fist, covered his mouth, and coughed lightly before turning his head away to hide his embarrassment.

"What's wrong? Is it not suitable for me?"

Shen Qingyao awkwardly straightened her skirt, her face showing some disappointment.

"No...no, this Western-style dress suits you very well. You...you look very beautiful and stylish in it."

Shen Qingyao was a little embarrassed by the praise and did not notice that Si Jingnian's ears were already red and his hands kept clenching and unclenching.

"This is the first time I've worn clothes and high heels like this, and I'm not used to it yet."

Shen Qingyao tugged at her collar somewhat uncomfortably, while Si Jingnian's attention was drawn to her every smile and gesture.

"It's okay, you'll get used to it. Let's go, the ball is about to start."

Si Jingnian dared not look at Shen Qingyao any longer, forcing himself to look away and pretending to look down at his watch to ease his embarrassment.

The fluffy skirt blocked Shen Qingyao's path. She had just taken a step when she accidentally twisted her ankle, and her body instantly lost its balance, causing her to fall forward violently.

Shen Qingyao's exclamation caught Si Jingnian's attention. Just as Shen Qingyao was about to touch the ground, Si Jingnian caught her with lightning speed.

Si Jingnian pulled Shen Qingyao's slender waist into his arms, and Shen Qingyao uncontrollably nestled against Si Jingnian's chest.

Si Jingnian's cool aura rushed into Shen Qingyao's nostrils, causing her to lose her composure for a moment.

Realizing what had happened, Shen Qingyao hurriedly struggled out of Si Jingnian's arms, her cheeks flushed, and turned away, not daring to look at Si Jingnian.

"Are you...you...you...are you alright?"

Si Jingnian awkwardly withdrew his hand, his handsome face beginning to flush red.

"fine……"

"Then... let's go."

"Ah."

Si Jingnian took a few steps before belatedly realizing that he was walking with his hands and feet moving in unison, and immediately put his hands behind his back in embarrassment.

The scent of Shen Qingyao's hair still lingered in his mind, making him somewhat distracted while he couldn't help but curse himself for being lewd.

Shen Qingyao followed behind Si Jingnian with her head down and her face flushed, not daring to look up the whole time.

Whether in her past life or this one, this was the first time she had ever gotten so close to a man, and the feeling made her feel both unfamiliar and at a loss.

Meng Shuqin, who was waiting at the door, immediately noticed that something was wrong between the two of them, and her eyes darted back and forth between them with a gossipy look.

Shen Qingyao felt Meng Shuqin's intense gaze, her face flushed even redder, and she lowered her head even further.

Seeing this, Meng Shuqin's smile deepened, and she even secretly pinched Si Jingnian as she got into the car.

Meng Shuqin: That's great! It seems my wish to have a grandchild is one step closer to reality.

……

The commercial ball in the south of the city was a grand affair, and every prominent figure in the entire city attended.

The largest private club is called Star Moon Club. Tonight, the entrance is full of cars, and rickshaws are coming and going in a constant stream.

A long queue formed at the entrance, with people handing over their credentials and waiting to enter the club.

Reporters from Nancheng were kept on the perimeter, and whenever they saw a prominent or influential figure from Nancheng, they desperately pushed forward to take photos, with flashes going off incessantly.

As soon as the car from the Young Marshal's Mansion stopped, reporters from the South City swarmed forward with their cameras, but Ye Liangchen skillfully led his troops to stop them.

As soon as the armed soldiers stood on either side, all the reporters wisely took two steps back, not daring to cross the line even slightly.

Ye Liangchen opened the car door, and Si Jingnian's long legs stretched out of the car and landed on the ground. At that moment, the flashbulbs started flashing.

A while ago, everyone was saying that the young marshal Si Jingnian was going to die. Now, not only is he alive and well, he has appeared at a business ball. This is the biggest news in Nancheng.

"Young Marshal, there have been rumors circulating recently that you were seriously injured and in a coma. Is that true?"

"Young Marshal, it's said that you woke up because you married the Shen family's daughter to bring them good luck. Is that true?"

"..."

Si Jingnian ignored the reporter's questions, got out of the car, turned around and put his hand back into the car. Shen Qingyao, who was in the car, was slightly stunned.

“There are reporters all here. If you keep your distance from me, tomorrow’s newspapers will say that you and your husband are having marital problems.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyao hesitated for a moment, then realized that what he said did make sense, so she had no choice but to put her hand into Si Jingnian's palm, putting aside her wild thoughts.