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Chapter 223 Prove it with Actions

Amidst her turbulent thoughts, Li Zhilan gracefully stepped into the hall.

Upon seeing Wen Jiayue, she paused slightly, as if it were truly just a coincidence.

"Mrs. Shen, what a coincidence to see you here."

Wen Jiayue curtsied and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. I was just about to leave, so I won't disturb Your Highness and Consort Yun's reunion any longer."

She didn't know Li Zhilan's purpose in coming, so it was better to avoid him.

To everyone's surprise, Li Zhilan wouldn't let her leave, and said with a smile, "I just arrived, and you want to leave? You really don't give me any face."

Although she was smiling, her tone was extremely cold, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, coiling around my back and emitting a chill.

Wen Jiayue said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Since the Princess has come specifically to see Consort Yun, it is really superfluous for me to stay here."

Yunxi also spoke up for her: "Your Highness, Madam Shen has an urgent matter at her residence..."

"Who gives you the right to interrupt?" Li Zhilan interrupted her impatiently. "Shut up!"

Yunxi's face turned pale.

She was already somewhat afraid of the eldest princess, and after hearing this, she dared not speak anymore.

Wen Jiayue frowned immediately. How could Li Zhilan treat Yunxi like this?

"I heard that Madam Shen had entered the palace, so I came to see you specifically," Li Zhilan said. "It's been many days. How have you been, Madam Shen?"

She exchanged pleasantries with a calm demeanor, and Wen Jiayue temporarily suppressed her unease, trying to stall for time.

Regardless of Li Zhilan's purpose, as long as Shen Fuhan learns of this, he will come to help her.

"Your Majesty, I am well," Wen Jiayue nodded gently. "Your Majesty's beauty is even more stunning than before; I almost didn't recognize you just now."

Li Zhilan chuckled: "You certainly know how to talk better than Lord Shen."

Wen Jiayue thought to herself, there probably aren't many people in the world who are harder to talk to than Shen Fuhan.

Li Zhilan then got to the point: "In a couple of days, I plan to host a flower-viewing banquet. Madam Shen must come."

Wen Jiayue clenched her hands: "This humble woman cannot make the decision; it depends on the Marquis's opinion."

She had no choice but to accept the invitation; it was an honor for her that the Princess herself had personally invited her.

But if you push it to Shen Fuhan, everything will be fine; he's not afraid of offending the Princess.

"Lord Shen said he wouldn't come, so I came to persuade you," Li Zhilan said slowly. "You and I are quite familiar with each other, so does Madam Shen not want to give me this face?"

Wen Jiayue hesitated and said, "I would naturally like to go, but I have some unspeakable reasons."

"what?"

Seeing that she had taken the bait, Wen Jiayue finally spoke up hesitantly.

"This is a matter concerning my family. Family scandals should not be aired in public. Please, Your Highness, do not ask any further questions."

As she spoke, Wen Jiayue's voice grew softer and softer, and her expression became increasingly embarrassed.

Li Zhilan narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly. What happened at the Wen residence?

Just as she was about to ask more questions, Eunuch Zhao, who served the Emperor, hurriedly entered.

"Princess, Lady Yun, Madam Shen," Eunuch Zhao greeted them with a smile.

Li Zhilan asked with a displeased expression, "Why is Eunuch Zhao here?"

"We've come to urge Madam Shen to return home."

Eunuch Zhao looked at Wen Jiayue: "Madam Shen, Lord Shen has been waiting for a long time. Come with us."

Wen Jiayue said in a panic, "Your Highness, then I shall take my leave. If the Marquis is waiting impatiently, I will be in trouble."

After saying this, she bowed and hurriedly walked out of the hall.

Before stepping across the threshold, Wen Jiayue glanced at Yunxi discreetly.

The two exchanged glances and nodded to each other, which was their way of saying goodbye.

As Wen Jiayue stepped out of Chunhe Pavilion, she breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that Li Zhilan is unaware of the Wen family's affairs, so this is a good opportunity to tell her.

The rain had completely stopped, but there were still some small puddles on the road. Wen Jiayue lifted her skirt and walked briskly forward.

As she stepped out of the inner palace, Shen Fuhan was waiting outside. Upon seeing her come out, he strode up to greet her.

"Is something okay?"

Although he knew the princess wouldn't do anything, he was still worried that she might harm Wen Jiayue.

Only then did she plead with the Emperor to have Eunuch Zhao personally fetch her.

Ordinary eunuchs and palace maids would face obstacles, but the Princess would definitely give Eunuch Zhao some face.

Wen Jiayue shook her head: "It's alright."

Shen Fuhan looked her up and down, and seeing that she looked normal, he nodded slightly before turning to Eunuch Zhao.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Eunuch Zhao smiled and said, "I am just doing what the Emperor ordered. Lord Shen, please don't stand on ceremony. I'll head back to Hanliang Palace now."

However, what did Madam Shen just say? If Lord Shen gets impatient, she will be in trouble?

It now appears that the one in trouble is clearly someone else.

Having served two monarchs, his eyesight is exceptional.

Eunuch Zhao shook his head and walked away.

Watching him leave, Shen Fuhan and Wen Jiayue walked in opposite directions.

Wen Jiayue said in a low voice, "The Princess just invited me to the flower viewing banquet."

“I’ve already rejected her, but I didn’t expect her to come looking for you again,” Shen Fuhan said, his brows furrowed. “Ignore her.”

Wen Jiayue nodded: "I didn't agree, I just said I would listen to the Marquis in everything."

Shen Fuhan remained silent for a long time before speaking: "If that's really the case, then that would be good."

Wen Jiayue glared at him: "When have I ever not listened to you?"

Shen Fuhan leaned closer to her and lowered his voice: "When we were in bed."

Wen Jiayue's face flushed red: "You..."

Shen Fuhan glanced at her; the blush on her face before she left the manor was exactly the same as it was now.

It turns out it was because of shyness.

But... he didn't seem to say anything that would cause her to misunderstand.

What is she thinking? Or rather, who is she thinking about?

Upon returning to the manor, Shen Fuhan began to interrogate her.

Wen Jiayue never expected that he still remembered this matter, and she gritted her teeth and refused to budge.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Lord Marquis."

"Since you don't know, then think about it slowly."

Wen Jiayue remained silent.

Shen Fuhan removed the osmanthus flower from her hair, and the petals gently brushed against her cheek.

Wen Jiayue felt itchy and kept trying to avoid it, but the osmanthus flower followed her like a shadow.

"However, just a heads up, it will be at least 15 minutes before Third Sister and Yao'er arrive."

Shen Fuhan placed the flower on her lips, his eyes darkening.

“A lot can be done in 45 minutes. I don’t mind making them wait a little longer.”

Wen Jiayue could no longer contain herself: "You're shameless!"

Shen Fuhan said in a serious tone: "Marital intimacy is a natural right, so why is it shameless?"

He lowered his voice and asked, "Will you tell me or not?"

Wen Jiayue hesitated for a moment, then asked, "If I tell you, will you just not do it?"

Shen Fuhan hummed in agreement.

Wen Jiayue bit her lip and stammered out the words.

"I was thinking at the time that the reason you were able to control yourself was probably because you've been eating a lot lately."

Shen Fuhan suddenly chuckled in a cryptic manner.

Wen Jiayue didn't want to figure out what the meaning of his laughter was, and pushed him hard.

"I already told you, get out of the way."

Shen Fuhan grasped her wrist.

"It seems I need to prove with my actions that I'm not full."