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Chapter 34 Confession

As evening approached, Ruyi returned.

Judging from her expression, Wen Jiayue knew she had gained nothing, and sighed.

However, this was to be expected.

She sent Ruyi far too late. Chang'an is such a big city, finding someone is like finding a needle in a haystack. It would be strange if she could find her easily.

Ruyi asked anxiously, "Madam, what happened?"

Wen Jiayue spoke ambiguously: "I just wanted to ask him something. It's okay if we can't find him. You've had a long day, go and rest. You don't need to keep watch tonight."

Ruyi replied "yes" and left, completely bewildered.

She was in such a hurry when she went, but she came up empty-handed. The lady said it was alright. How strange.

Later that evening, Shen Fuhan returned, and the two dined together.

Clinging to her last shred of hope, Wen Jiayue asked, "My lord, do you know where my fourth brother lives?"

His mind is so meticulous, even if Shen Fuyou didn't say anything, he must have secretly inquired about it, right?

Unless he doesn't care at all about his younger brother who lives elsewhere.

Shen Fuhan did not answer, but asked, "What do you want to do?"

These words gave Wen Jiayue a glimmer of hope, and she quickly said, "I want to give my fourth brother a longevity lock."

Why give it to him?

Wen Jiayue bit her lip and offered a forced explanation: "A return gift."

Shen Fuhan put down his chopsticks, his sharp, eagle-like eyes scrutinizing her.

"The guests who came today all brought congratulatory gifts. Are you only giving a gift to your fourth brother in return, or are you giving one to everyone?"

Wen Jiayue: "..."

Why is he asking so many questions?

She gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, everyone gets a longevity lock."

It's worth spending some money to save lives.

However, the money still had to come from Shen Fuhan, since it was his own brother who was being saved.

Shen Fuhan said cryptically, "You really are willing to spend money."

"So, Lord Marquis, can you tell me or not?"

"No."

Wen Jiayue is about to be driven crazy by him. How can there be such a person!

She rolled her eyes and snorted, "You're definitely just being mysterious. You don't actually know either, do you?"

"The provoking method is of no use to me."

"..."

Shen Fuhan rarely explained, "Fourth Brother doesn't like being disturbed. If you send something over, he will move out immediately."

“Then I won’t send anything,” Wen Jiayue quickly said. “I just want to know where he lives.”

Shen Fuhan slowly spoke: "You know where he lives, and then what?"

Wen Jiayue opened her mouth, then cautiously pursed her lips.

He's bluffing her; he's a fox spirit who's been around for a thousand years!

After thinking for a moment, she said softly, "Of course I should check on him to see if he's doing well. After all, I'm the eldest sister-in-law, so I should show more concern for my fourth brother."

The room was excessively quiet; you could hear a pin drop.

Shen Fuhan finally spoke: "Shuanghe Lane, You Mansion."

Having finally learned where Shen Fuyou lived, Wen Jiayue felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

But she didn't know what to do next, so she sent people to keep an eye on things every day?

But she only had one confidante, Ruyi, so she had to go outside to find people who would do things for her money.

However, whether it was reliable or not, she had no way of knowing for sure while she was in the Marquis's residence.

After much deliberation, she had no choice but to turn to Shen Fuhan for help.

That night, lying on the bed, Wen Jiayue cleared her throat: "My lord, I have something to tell you the truth."

Shen Fuhan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and looked at her with a pair of cold eyes.

Wen Jiayue didn't dare to meet his gaze and quickly said, "I have a feeling that my fourth brother will go to the border in the next few days."

"You know the border area has been rather unsettled lately. I'm worried something might happen to him, which is why I keep asking about him."

"But this is all unsubstantiated, and I haven't dared to tell you for a long time, for fear that you would laugh at me."

Shen Fuhan asked, "Why are you saying that now?"

His tone was very calm.

However, if she looked at him, she would find that Shen Fuhan's expression was not as peaceful as she had imagined.

Wen Jiayue choked, and stammered, "I feel uncomfortable holding it in. If you want to laugh, then laugh."

Shen Fuhan didn't laugh, but said, "You want me to send someone to Shuanghe Lane to keep an eye on Fourth Brother?"

Wen Jiayue almost applauded him. How did he know what she was thinking? He was amazing.

She nodded vigorously: "Is that alright, Lord Marquis?"

"Ah."

After the initial joy of his easy agreement, Wen Jiayue suddenly felt something was amiss.

He questioned her for a long time during the meal, but now he agrees to her seemingly absurd idea without even asking her?

Everyone has a premonition, but how many are accurate? And if you tell others, who will believe you?

She couldn't help but ask, "My lord, do you really believe what I'm saying?"

Shen Fuhan closed his eyes and said calmly, "After all, it concerns my fourth brother, so it's better to believe it's true."

Wen Jiayue's expression was somewhat complicated; it turned out that he also cared about his family.

However, if she had known it would be this easy, why would she have gone through such a long and complicated process!

But resolving things smoothly is more important than anything else.

With a huge weight lifted from her heart, Wen Jiayue quickly fell asleep.

Hearing her even and gentle breathing, Shen Fuhan turned his head and looked at her sleeping face, his eyes seemingly filled with emotion.

In the following days, every time Shen Fuhan returned from her shift, she would ask Shen Fuyou if there was anything unusual.

The answer I always heard was always four words—"Fourth brother is fine."

She didn't quite believe it; surely Shen Fuyou wouldn't go to the border for no reason?

However, Shen Fuhan had no reason to lie to her, so she could only be skeptical.

A few days later, just like in his previous life, Shen Fuhan was promoted to Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

The entire Marquis's residence was filled with joy, but Wen Jiayue had already experienced it once before, so she didn't pay much attention.

She was now on high alert, for Shen Fuhan's promotion meant that Shen Fuyou's departure to the border was not far off.

Just then, the Wen family sent a letter asking when she would return to her parents' home.

It goes without saying that Wen Ruohuan wanted to see her brother-in-law.

Wen Jiayue initially didn't want to pay attention, but after thinking about it carefully, she realized there was nothing to worry about regarding Shen Fuyou, since Shen Fuhan was keeping an eye on things and she couldn't offer any help anyway.

It would be better to take back the betrothal gifts and dowry first; you'll only feel secure if you have them in your own hands.

She then wrote back to the Wen family, saying she would go there the next day.

In the evening, she asked Shen Fuhan if he wanted to go with her.

But thinking about it, it's obvious that Shen Fuhan won't go.

In her past life, whenever she had something good, she would think of sending a portion to the Wen family. During holidays, she would often bring large and small bags home.

Shen Fuhan was unwilling to go, and made excuses to refuse twice out of the three times, leaving her to return to her parents' home alone in the end.

At that time, she was still feeling wronged, thinking that Shen Fuhan was not giving her face.

Looking back now, he probably already realized that the Wen family members were no good people and didn't want to associate with them.

But he didn't even warn her, just watching her remain completely oblivious.

Shen Fuhan washed his hands and said calmly, "Go."

Wen Jiayue said "Oh" indifferently, "If I'm not going, then I won't... What did you say?"

"go."

It took Wen Jiayue a long time to find her voice.

"But the Marquis has just been promoted and must be very busy. Can you really find the time to accompany me back?"

Shen Fuhan asked, "You don't want me to go?"

Wen Jiayue really wanted him to go with her. With Shen Fuhan around, who would dare to withhold her betrothal gifts and dowry?

She smiled and said, "Of course I would, thank you, Your Excellency!"