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Chapter 318 Declaration of Sovereignty

After having their meal, the group prepared to set off.

Two carriages were parked outside the mansion, one for Shen Fuhan and his family of three, and the other for Shen Funian and Wen Ruohuan.

Wen Jiayue was afraid they would fight, so she specifically told Shen Funian: "Don't talk to her after you get in the car, and make sure nothing goes wrong."

"Don't worry, she's too busy trying to curry favor with me," Shen Funian said smugly. "Now that she knows I know exactly what she's thinking, she'll definitely try to please me and keep me from telling you."

Wen Jiayue was slightly worried upon hearing this. Shen Funian had indeed spoken impulsively. What if Wen Ruohuan took the opportunity to retaliate?

Thinking this to herself, she didn't show it on her face. She patted Shen Funian's shoulder and gestured for her to get into the carriage.

With Shen Fuhan around, Wen Ruohuan wouldn't make a move, so the journey was safe. She didn't give any further instructions, afraid of alerting the enemy.

As the carriage set off, Wen Jiayue looked at Shen Fuhan, who was resting with his eyes closed.

After thinking for a moment, she covered Zhao Zhao's ears before speaking, "Husband, what if Wen Ruohuan tries to harm Niannian?"

“She doesn’t have the guts,” Shen Fuhan said calmly. “Wen Ruohuan will definitely test you again. You just need to pretend you don’t know anything.”

Wen Jiayue said softly, "But I'm worried that Li Zhilan might make a move."

Zhao Zhao's body carries Shen Fuhan's blood, but Li Zhilan still acted without hesitation.

She didn't believe that someone so heartless would treat Shen Funian with any special treatment.

She's just Shen Fuhan's sister. If she gets in the way of Li Zhilan's plans, she definitely won't let it go.

"Don't be afraid, I will send people to protect Third Sister secretly," Shen Fuhan said, "so that no one will have a chance to take advantage of her."

Wen Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; it was good that he understood.

She loosened her hands from covering her ears, but Zhao Zhao thought her mother was just playing with her. She covered her ears with her soft little hands, not letting her mother leave.

Wen Jiayue continued to cover her face and gently rubbed it.

Every now and then, his chin and neck would be touched, making Zhao Zhao giggle and laugh, filling the entire carriage with laughter.

Wen Jiayue relaxed a little at her daughter's laughter, thinking that Shen Funian would definitely be alright.

"By the way, Li Zhilan should be here today too," Shen Fuhan reminded him. "Don't have any contact with her."

Wen Jiayue was well-prepared; given the prestigious Qi State Duke's mansion, Li Zhilan's arrival was to be expected.

"Don't worry," Wen Jiayue said, "I will always stay by your side."

She was simply stating the facts; after all, the safest place was around Shen Fuhan, and she wasn't going to be foolish enough to walk right into the line of fire.

But Shen Fuhan felt comforted upon hearing this, and said she would always stay by his side.

The emotions in his heart were about to burst forth, but Shen Fuhan only restrained himself and held her hand.

He solemnly said, "Okay, A-Yue will stay by my side forever."

They soon arrived at the Duke of Qi's mansion.

The carriage stopped, and Shen Fuhan got out first, carrying his daughter. When Wen Jiayue came out, he helped her down from the carriage without saying a word.

Wen Jiayue hadn't intended to refuse, but she didn't expect him to not even give her a chance to refuse, so she looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Shen Fuhan said calmly, "Watch where you're going."

Wen Jiayue had no choice but to look away until she was standing steadily on the ground.

She looked at another carriage, where Shen Funian and Wen Ruohuan had also gotten off. Contrary to her expectations of a tense atmosphere, both of them had smiles on their faces, as if they had already reconciled.

Seeing the smile on Wen Ruohuan's face, Wen Jiayue became even more worried. She must have already made up her mind.

In her past life, she smiled just like that, without hesitation bringing over the hot tea containing the bone-corroding powder, watching her own sister drink it.

"Sister, why are you looking at me like that?" Wen Ruohuan asked curiously. "Is there something on my face?"

Wen Jiayue smiled and shook her head, casually saying, "I just suddenly realized that Huan'er's smile is somewhat like mine."

Wen Ruohuan's eyes lit up as she looked at Shen Fuhan.

"Brother-in-law, do you think my sister and I look alike when we smile?"

Shen Fuhan didn't even glance at her, and said to Wen Jiayue in a low voice, "Let's go inside."

Wen Ruohuan's smile froze on her face, and Shen Funian said coolly, "Trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead."

"I was just joking," Wen Ruohuan said, forcing herself to stay calm. "Let's go up too."

She stared venomously at Shen Funian's back. Even if the princess didn't kill her, she would find a way to get rid of this gossipy woman!

Pei Huaijin and Pei Huaiying greeted him at the gate of the mansion, and Shen Fuhan handed over a gold-embossed invitation.

"Today, my wife and I have also brought my third sister and my wife's younger sister. I hope Huaijin won't mind having too many people?"

Zhao Zhao, who was looking around, suddenly heard the words "Huai Jin" and perked up her little ears, looking over curiously.

Pei Huaijin smiled gently: "Brother Shen, what are you saying? It's more lively with more people, and Xiao Jing also likes a lively atmosphere."

After saying that, he looked at Wen Jiayue and asked, "It's been a long time since I've seen you, sister-in-law. How are you feeling?"

Before Wen Jiayue could answer, Shen Fuhan said calmly, "No need for Huaijin to worry, my lady has always been in good health."

He emphasized the words "my wife" very heavily, as if he were saying it through gritted teeth, as if asserting his sovereignty.

"That's good," Pei Huaijin's smile became even warmer, and he asked again, "How is Zhaozhao?"

As he spoke, he reached out to hug her, but Zhao Zhao glanced at him and turned away without giving him any face, clinging to her father's neck and refusing to let go.

Shen Fuhan felt relieved; her daughter was the most considerate.

He concealed his smile and apologized somewhat insincerely: "I'm so sorry, perhaps Zhaozhao is just shy."

Pei Huaijin withdrew his hand, wanting to say something more, but Pei Huaiying, standing to the side, said impatiently, "Alright, alright, what are you chatting about standing at the gate? Let them in quickly."

These words appeared to be addressed to a guest, but were actually spoken to Pei Huaijin.

Pei Huaijin frowned and said, "Second brother, you really should change your impetuous nature."

Pei Huaiying scoffed and crossed his arms, saying, "It's not your place, you imposter, to lecture me."

Shen Fuhan glanced at Pei Huaiying without making a sound.

He had heard this twice before, but he hadn't paid it any mind. He never expected that Pei Huaiying would still be saying it after so long.

Is it true or just a fabrication?

"Brother Shen, sister-in-law," Pei Huaijin said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, please come in."

Shen Fuhan snapped out of his reverie and nodded slightly.

After walking a distance, he noticed something and looked back.

It was too dark at the gate, but he knew clearly that Pei Huaijin was watching them.

Or rather, he was looking directly at Wen Jiayue.

Even after he turned around, Pei Huaijin did not look away, but continued to gaze at him calmly.

Shen Fuhan clenched his fists, looked away before Wen Jiayue noticed, and calmly stared ahead.

"Husband, what are you looking at?"

Shen Fuhan wouldn't let her turn her head, and said calmly, "Look at the scenery."