freenovelworld Chapter 441 Variables
Chapter 441 Variables
After seeing the old lady off, everyone returned to their residence.
Shen Funian said excitedly, "Grandmother is gone, shouldn't we celebrate?"
"Grandma went back to her hometown to recuperate, what's there to celebrate?" Shen Fuhan said, "Take off that smile."
Shen Funian then realized that she had to set an example for others, otherwise people would spread rumors.
So she walked into the mansion while crying.
"With Grandmother gone, the Jing'an Marquis's residence no longer feels like a home!"
Shen Fuhan: "..."
Shen Fuyou added, "I must visit her in Hezhou in a while."
“Let’s do it together,” Shen Funian wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes. “I started missing Grandmother as soon as she passed away.”
"Who isn't...?"
The two chatted back and forth the whole way until they sat down in the flower hall and closed the door, and then a smile spread across their faces.
Shen Fuhan instructed the servants to prepare a meal, and they chatted as they ate.
As they chatted, the topic of Shen Fuyou's marriage came up.
Shen Fuyou said, "Yan'er said she has no dowry, so I don't need to give a betrothal gift, but I don't want that. A betrothal gift is a must."
Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "That's natural."
“Who said she didn’t have a dowry?” Shen Fu said. “I will provide Xie Yan’s dowry.”
Shen Fuyou asked suspiciously, "Third sister, would you be so kind?"
“There’s nothing I can do,” Shen Funian sighed. “You’re so unreliable, I’m afraid Miss Xie might change her mind, so I have to help you out.”
"How am I being unreliable!" Shen Fuyou snorted. "Even if I am unreliable, Yan'er still likes me!"
"Maybe she just likes your face."
Shen Fuyou replied with a grin, "I'll pretend I didn't hear the last two words."
Shen Funian rolled her eyes, still wanting to argue with him, but Shen Fuhan said, "You two, calm down."
He looked at Shen Fuyou and said, "The marriage proposal should be postponed until after we have taken our revenge."
Shen Fuyou nodded: "I know, elder brother. Yan'er also told me that she will not get married until the Princess is brought to justice. However, the evidence is already conclusive, and elder brother is so capable, I believe that this matter will be resolved soon."
Shen Fuhan forced a smile and fell silent.
Seeing his forced smile, Shen Fuyou's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Is there... something unexpected going on?"
Since everyone in the room was his own family, Shen Fuhan didn't hide anything and slowly began to speak.
"Although the Princess is now imprisoned, her title has not been stripped, and her treatment remains the same. The Emperor turns a blind eye and pretends that nothing happened."
Shen Funian said anxiously, "How can this be? The Princess has committed such a serious crime, and the Emperor is not taking it seriously at all!"
"His Majesty cherishes family ties, and the Eldest Princess sends people to Hanliang Palace every few days to deliver messages. His Majesty is deeply moved, so he is determined to protect her despite the pressure."
Shen Fuhan spoke vaguely, deliberately omitting the fact that Li Zhilan would only be able to deliver the letter to the Emperor after he left the capital.
At the time, he could only focus on searching for Wen Jiayue's whereabouts and had no time to attend to anything else, which allowed Li Zhilan to take advantage of the situation.
He was afraid that if he told her, Wen Jiayue would blame herself.
"Are we just going to wait like this?" Shen Funian said angrily. "If we wait any longer, even the Princess will be released without charge!"
"Don't worry, I've already thought of a solution," Shen Fuhan said calmly. "It just takes time, and you all need to be patient."
Shen Funian's eyes lit up: "I understand, I understand. The Princess is like a grasshopper in autumn—she won't be around for long."
Back in the bedroom, Wen Jiayue asked, "Husband, have you really come up with a solution?"
"Do you think I'm lying?" Shen Fuhan rubbed her face. "I wouldn't say it if I wasn't sure."
"Then I'm relieved." Wen Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief.
"However, I will be visiting the Princess frequently these next few days. I hope that you, Lady Yue, will be magnanimous and forgive your husband."
Wen Jiayue glared at him and said, "Go see him if you want, what do I have to worry about?"
"I'm just letting you know in advance," Shen Fuhan paused, then asked, "Do you want to see her?"
Wen Jiayue naturally didn't want that; she just wanted to see the outcome and didn't want to have any further contact with Li Zhilan.
But since Shen Fuhan had said so, she replied, "If my husband needs me, I will go with you to see her."
“Ah Yue is so kind,” Shen Fuhan kissed her forehead. “Thank you, Ah Yue.”
Wen Jiayue asked, "Are we going today?"
Shen Fuhan was indifferent to whether to go or not, so he said, "I'll do as you say."
“Then you’re not allowed to go,” Wen Jiayue pressed him down to sit down. “You haven’t had a proper rest for quite some time. Get some sleep first.”
Shen Fuhan pulled her down to lie down: "You stay with me."
Wen Jiayue tried to get up: "I want to go see Zhaozhao..."
Shen Fuhan suddenly started coughing.
Wen Jiayue quickly poured him a cup of tea.
"Thank you, Yue," Shen Fuhan smiled weakly at her, "Go see Zhaozhao, it's okay for me to sleep alone."
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips: "Fine, I'll stay with you, but you're not allowed to touch me."
Shen Fuhan agreed, then hugged her and closed his eyes.
Shen Fuhan slept for an unusually long time, and when he woke up it was almost evening.
The pillow was empty, and a few joyful laughs belonging to Zhao Zhao came from the courtyard, mixed with Wen Jiayue's gentle words.
Shen Fuhan went out and saw Zhaozhao playing with rope with Liqiu and Xiaoman. Her little hands were red from the cold, but she was still very interested.
Wen Jiayue said helplessly, "Zhaozhao, shall I take you back to your room to play?"
Zhao Zhao shook her head, then caught a glimpse of her father out of the corner of her eye. She called out, "Father!"
Shen Fuhan picked her up and held her cold little hand.
Why don't you listen to your mother?
Zhao Zhao blinked and pointed to the flower rope, indicating that she hadn't had enough fun yet.
Shen Fuhan told Liqiu and Xiaoman to take the flower rope back to the side room. Zhaozhao immediately couldn't sit still, jumped down, and followed them.
“My husband is the best at handling things,” Wen Jiayue said with a smile. “From now on, I’ll leave these kinds of things to you.”
"With great pleasure."
“You’ve slept all day, are you hungry?” Wen Jiayue asked. “I’ve already asked the kitchen to prepare dinner.”
Shen Fuhan nodded and then instructed his servants, "Have Ling He come over here."
Wen Jiayue asked helplessly, "Can't you just eat properly first? We can talk about business after you've eaten your fill."
"It's just a few words," Shen Fuhan said with a smile, "It won't take any time."
Wen Jiayue had no choice but to acquiesce.
Ling He came over after I had only eaten a few bites of food.
"What are your orders, Lord Marquis?"
Shen Fuhan looked at him, about to give instructions, when he suddenly noticed that Ling He's expression was somewhat unusual.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Wen Jiayue glanced at him casually, and then she was shocked.
Why is Ling He laughing? And why is he laughing so stupidly?
Seeing that the Marquis and his wife had already looked at it, Ling He quickly suppressed his smile, but he still couldn't help it.
Wen Jiayue asked knowingly, "Has Guard Ling had some good news recently?"
Ling Hekuang nodded, about to speak, but then felt it wasn't appropriate; he was on duty and couldn't discuss such private matters.
Seeing that he remained silent, Wen Jiayue simply asked, "Is Qianqian pregnant?"
Ling He's eyes widened: "How did Madam know?"