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Chapter 331 Protecting her for life

Wen Jiayue understood that Shen Fuhan's words were credible at other times, but at times like this, they were just empty words.

Once he's appeased her, he'll only escalate his behavior further next time.

Wen Jiayue ignored him and quickened her pace toward the main courtyard.

Seeing that she didn't even glance at him, Shen Fuhan wondered to himself, was she really angry?

He didn't say anything more, thinking he would talk about it once they were in the bedroom.

Unexpectedly, Wen Jiayue did not go in. Instead, she sat in the courtyard and instructed Ruyi, "Have the servants bring the servants from the unused courtyards here. Forty or fifty people will be enough. I have something to say."

Shen Fuhan continued, "Also, have the servants in the manor who have signed a death contract and whose daughters are between three and five years old bring the children over."

He emphasized, "It must be a daughter."

Wen Jiayue glared at him: "Ruyi is my maid. You can have your servants do their work."

"I just asked her to let them know, why is A-Yue so angry?"

Wen Jiayue then said, "In that case, when Ruyi gets married in a while, you should also give her some dowry."

Once all this is settled, Ruyi should be getting married. It'll be a good time to ask Shen Fuhan for some benefits. He must have plenty of good things; even a little bit slipping through his fingers will be enough.

Ruyi blushed and said, "Madam..."

Shen Fuhan was somewhat surprised, as he had never heard that Ruyi was getting married.

However, he didn't care much and just replied with an "okay".

After Ruyi left, Shen Fuhan tentatively said, "Ayue is becoming more and more like a mistress."

Wen Jiayue glanced at him but didn't reply.

With no one around, Shen Fuhan asked in a low voice, "Are you really angry?"

Wen Jiayue said expressionlessly, "Who would dare to be angry with Lord Shen? What if I anger you and you arrest me and interrogate me at the Dali Temple? I wouldn't dare."

She's stopped calling him "husband" and "lord" altogether; it seems she's truly angry.

Shen Fuhan grasped her hand again, and Wen Jiayue tried to struggle, but he held on even tighter.

"I'm not someone who doesn't distinguish right from wrong, but even if you kill someone, I will still protect you."

Wen Jiayue casually asked, "What if I kill the Eldest Princess?"

In the final moments of her past life, she truly fought back with all her might.

Judging from Li Zhilan's condition, he probably won't come back to life.

After all, Li Zhilan was the emperor's own sister, and she was very curious to know how the matter was ultimately resolved.

If it were a matter of executing nine generations of her family, she wouldn't have anything to hold onto... However, her nine generations of family also included her birth mother's family, and she felt somewhat guilty for being unjustly accused.

If only she is convicted, since she is already dead, it doesn't matter what happens after she's gone.

"Of course I will protect you," Shen Fuhan said calmly, "to frame someone else and prevent you from being implicated."

He paused, then continued, "However, that day will never come."

She is his wife, and should have been living a carefree life as the lady of the Marquis's mansion. He has been forced to put her in danger, and he will naturally protect her and ensure her safety for the rest of her life.

Wen Jiayue smiled and said softly, "I hope so."

Shen Fuhan frowned and asked, "You don't believe me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered those dreams.

In the dream, he indeed failed to protect her and their daughter—his wife died young, and his daughter died young as well.

Just thinking about those words makes my heart ache.

“Of course I trust my husband,” Wen Jiayue explained, “but since everything is still unsettled, I have some concerns.”

Shen Fuhan solemnly said, "This time I will definitely protect you."

The tragedy in his dream will not repeat itself. He will make thorough preparations to capture Li Zhilan in one fell swoop, ensuring he has no chance of redemption.

Wen Jiayue paused, then asked in confusion, "This time?"

Shen Fuhan paused before speaking: "What I mean is, about this matter."

He will tell her about what happened in his dream, but not now, otherwise it will only cause her more worry.

He changed the subject and asked, "When did Ruyi get engaged?"

Wen Jiayue explained simply: "He is a servant in the Wen family, a few years older than her. He has been very helpful to Ruyi since she entered the family. They have fallen in love with each other. Now that Ruyi is nineteen, I naturally want to help them get together."

Shen Fuhan sneered. They were childhood sweethearts again. He shouldn't have asked.

His aura suddenly turned somber, and Wen Jiayue asked in confusion, "Why do I feel like you're not very happy?"

"No," Shen Fuhan reminded him, "the servants will be here soon."

Wen Jiayue looked towards the courtyard gate and, sure enough, saw a large group of people walking towards her.

She then adjusted her expression and looked at them seriously.

After the servants had paid their respects, Wen Jiayue said, "I have summoned you here today to clean up General Xiao's mansion. If anyone is willing to go, their monthly allowance will be doubled."

The servants naturally all had to go, so Wen Jiayue had Ruyi write down their names.

The matter was simple; once the names were registered, the servants went directly to the General's Mansion.

The challenge is choosing playmates for Zhaozhao.

As the saying goes, "You can tell what a child will be like at three and what he will be like at seven." A child's temperament is already beginning to emerge, but a good temperament is not enough; appearance and physique also need to be considered.

If we're going to be even stricter, we'll even look at your birth date and time.

After all, once chosen, they will be with Zhao Zhao from now on, and there can be no mistakes.

Wen Jiayue didn't intend to make the selection today, but Shen Fuhan insisted, "Before Zhaozhao wakes up, we'll select ten and let Zhaozhao choose."

"Isn't this too rushed?"

“I still think it’s not fast enough,” Shen Fuhan said calmly. “It will take some more time to teach them the rules.”

Wen Jiayue asked in confusion, "What are you in such a hurry for? Zhao Zhao is still so young, she won't be kidnapped by A Yu."

“You don’t understand,” Shen Fuhan snorted, “He definitely has ill intentions towards Zhaozhao.”

Wen Jiayue didn't want him to misunderstand a three-year-old child like that, so she frowned and said, "You're not allowed to say things like that again."

Shen Fuhan realized that he had been too concerned and didn't say anything more.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Wen Jiayue ignored him as well.

Zhao Zhao has a friend, but his father is not only unhappy, he also looks down on him. What kind of person is that?

After a moment of silence, Shen Fuhan asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

"What did you say?" Wen Jiayue retorted. "You said that the Duke of Ningguo's family will come to visit another day, and I want my husband to stay away?"

"Why?"

"Otherwise, they'll have to put up with your bad temper, and I don't want to be treated like that."

“Of course not,” Shen Fuhan said. “By then, Zhaozhao will already have playmates and won’t cling to Cui Yu anymore.”

Wen Jiayue: "What if Zhaozhao is still clinging to Cui Yu?"

Shen Fuhan was about to answer, but after glancing at her expression, he changed his mind and said, "I'll just take Zhaozhao away."

Wen Jiayue: "..."