nashuaworldcup Chapter 316 The Concentric Bun
Chapter 316 The Concentric Bun
The next morning, Wen Jiayue was woken up by Shen Fuhan and sat up groggily.
"My husband, what time is it?"
“It’s almost 9 AM,” Shen Fuhan observed her expression, “Does your stomach still hurt?”
Wen Jiayue shook her head. As long as she could get through the first day, she wouldn't feel anything in the following days.
She lifted the covers and summoned Ruyi to serve her.
Although the coming-of-age ceremony was held after noon, the guests would definitely arrive early.
She also planned to go to Chang Le Yuan later to check on Shen Funian's condition.
Also, Wen Ruohuan is coming, so exchanging pleasantries is inevitable. We also have to be careful that Shen Funian and Wen Ruohuan don't quarrel. There's a whole lot to do.
Wen Jiayue felt a headache coming on just thinking about it, and hurriedly got off the bed.
Shen Fuhan kept his eyes on her, but she never looked at him and was unaware that he had barely slept all night.
Last night, he had many thoughts and ideas, which forced him to stay awake until dawn.
If he hadn't remembered that he still had to deal with Pei Huaijin today and prevent him from getting close to Wen Jiayue, he would have gotten up immediately. In the end, he forced himself to sleep for half an hour.
However, she was completely unaware of this and only wanted to hurry to the Duke of Qi's mansion to see Pei Huaijin.
Shen Fuhan silently walked out of the bedroom.
Just then, the door to the side room opened, and Cai'er came out carrying Zhao Zhao, who was dressed in her finest clothes.
The little blue dress made her look lively and agile. There was a red mole between her eyebrows, and her hair was styled into two small buns, tied with blue tassels and beads, hanging down to her ears. She looked like a beautiful and lovely girl.
Cai'er bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."
Zhao Zhao also spoke in a childish voice: "Daddy."
As if she had seen something extraordinary, she excitedly pointed to his clothes, then picked up her own and looked at them twice. After confirming that they were the same color, she immediately beamed with joy.
She reached out her hands and said affectionately, "Daddy, hug me."
Shen Fuhan didn't move. Cai'er was stunned for a moment before she reacted and put her mistress on the ground.
Zhao Zhao looked at her in confusion, then suddenly took to the air and turned to face her father.
She blinked and looked at him, thinking that her father was getting more and more handsome, so she kissed him on the cheek.
Shen Fuhan patted her head and said calmly to Cai'er, "You may leave."
Cai'er responded with a "yes," but didn't move. After a moment's hesitation, she spoke, "My lord, I haven't seen Guard Wu for a long time. I wonder when he will return to the manor?"
Shen Fuhan pondered for a moment and asked, "The guard Wu who is betrothed to you?"
He is currently monitoring the Wen residence and will only be able to reply when there is something to report.
Cai'er said, "That's right."
“I can’t guarantee that,” Shen Fuhan said calmly, “but if you miss him, I can replace him with someone else.”
“This servant misspoke,” Cai’er lowered her head. “Serving the Marquis is his blessing, this servant will not ask any further questions.”
Shen Fuhan ignored him and carried Zhaozhao into the courtyard.
The sun was shining brightly and the wind was gentle, but the gloom in his heart could not be dispelled, weighing heavily on his mind.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and asked in a low voice, "Zhaozhao, do you like your father?"
Zhao Zhao's big eyes immediately curved into crescents, and she exclaimed, "I love it!"
"So, do you like Pei Huaijin?"
Zhao Zhao looked at her father in confusion, not knowing who Pei Huaijin was.
But since he had asked, she glanced at her father's expression and then cautiously shook her head.
Shen Fuhan chuckled: "Zhaozhao is so good, even better than your mother..."
He didn't say anything more, but just touched her little face.
Zhao Zhao remembered this in her heart: if her father didn't like Pei Huaijin, she couldn't like him either.
"Big brother, Zhaozhao."
Shen Funian's voice came from behind him. Shen Fuhan felt guilty for a moment, worried that she had heard what he had just said.
Fortunately, the distance was far enough that Shen Funian didn't have such good hearing.
"Hey, why are you two dressed like this?" Shen Funian asked in surprise. "Made from the same piece of cloth?"
Shen Fuhan: "..."
He asked, "Why are you here so early?"
“I went to bed too early yesterday and woke up early today. Instead of thinking about this and that in Chang Le Courtyard, I might as well come directly to the main courtyard. At least it’s more lively there.”
Shen Fuhan asked seriously, "Are you really going?"
"Yes, it's just visiting someone's residence, what's the big deal?"
Although she spoke with conviction, she felt somewhat unsure of herself.
If someone were to speak ill of her behind her back, she didn't know whether she would explode on the spot or storm off.
As for bursting into tears on the spot, that was simply not on her mind.
Shen Fuhan said in a deep voice, "If you feel unwell, don't force yourself; just leave immediately."
Shen Funian clicked her tongue: "Can't I just lose my temper on the spot?"
“No, this is the coming-of-age banquet for the sixth daughter of the Duke of Qi. We can’t mess it up,” Shen Fuhan said. “As for other things, we can talk about them after the banquet.”
Shen Funian felt a warmth in her heart and asked with a smile, "Big brother, are you trying to get justice for me? You should have said so earlier, otherwise I would have attended the banquet a few years ago."
Shen Fuhan didn't reply, but he agreed in his heart.
Even though his sister made mistakes when she was young, he wouldn't allow anyone to gossip about her in front of her.
The brother and sister were talking when Wen Jiayue came out.
Shen Fuhan looked over first. She was wearing a blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a slender waist. As she walked, the pink twin lotus flowers did not look out of place, but rather made her look as delicate as a flower. She was even more gentle and charming than he had imagined.
Immediately, his gaze fell on the top of her head, and he paused for a moment.
She even wore her hair in a double-heart bun.
"Big brother, are you stunned?" Shen Funian said with a smile, "Are you captivated by my sister-in-law?"
Shen Fuhan came to her senses and did not refute.
Shen Funian became even more excited and was about to speak when Wen Jiayue walked over.
She asked in surprise, "Niannian, why are you here so early?"
Shen Funian quickly added after giving a brief explanation, "Sister-in-law, you are so beautiful. My brother was so captivated by you just now that he almost couldn't speak."
Wen Jiayue glared at her and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
"If you don't believe me, ask my older brother," Shen Funian nudged Shen Fuhan, "Isn't that right?"
Shen Fuhan coughed lightly, but did not speak.
Shen Funian was prepared and immediately said, "Look, she hasn't said a word and is still dizzy."
Both of them seemed a little embarrassed after saying that.
Shen Fuhan had no choice but to ask, "Why are you wearing your hair in a double bun?"
Wen Jiayue touched the top of her head: "Ruyi said that the 'Tongxin' bun suits this outfit best, so I let her do whatever she wanted."
Shen Fuhan paused, he thought...
“Oh dear, Ruyi’s opinion doesn’t count. Now listen to me,” Shen Fu read aloud. “It’s clearly because the twin lotus flowers symbolize the unity of husband and wife that the ‘union bun’ best suits this outfit.”
Ruyi smiled and replied, "Yes, yes, I misspoke."
That was indeed what she thought, but she knew the lady would never agree, so she came up with this explanation.
Seeing that Ruyi was also causing trouble, Wen Jiayue said anxiously, "If you keep saying this, I'll take apart the Tongxin bun and replace it with something else."
Shen Fuhan immediately took her hand.
"Don't take it apart, and definitely don't replace it," Shen Fuhan said, looking at her. "It's beautiful."
His ears burned, but he forced himself to remain calm and continued: "The woman by the wine shop is like the moon, her fair wrists like frost and snow."