Quick Wear: The Heirless Boss Wants to Get Close to Her Every Day

Chapter 969 Caught by Husband, the Commander, on Their Wedding Night (2)

The red candles burned brightly, their flickering light bathing the bridal chamber in a warm, red glow.

However, the new house was empty.

When Shen Shuyi was teleported to the new small world, she was greeted by a dimly lit courtyard wall.

"Ok?"

Where am I?!
[Dear host, you are having an affair.]
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuyi was startled and almost fell off the high wall.

The original owner grew up in a villa surrounded by flowers, trees, and shrubs. To make a living, he often went fishing in the river and climbing trees on the mountain.

Therefore, climbing the high wall using the trees by the yard was not difficult for her.

Shen Shuyi also discovered that she had climbed an apricot tree laden with apricots!

Haha, this "red apricot over the wall" joke is quite fitting for the season.
She was transported to the point where the original owner was secretly meeting Zhu Jing over the wall!

The moment is not the time to think too much; she needs to get back to the new house quickly, otherwise things will get complicated if Lu Heng catches her!
Shen Shuyi gripped the apricot tree with both hands, trying to climb back as quickly as possible.

As soon as she grabbed the tree trunk, the previously dimly lit courtyard was illuminated.

Shen Shuyi looked down and met a pair of deep eyes, which startled her so much that she almost fell over.

The man was dressed in a red robe with a jade belt around his waist. He stood tall and straight, holding the hilt of an embroidered spring knife in one hand and carrying an octagonal red lantern in the other.

"What are you doing?"

Hearing the man's magnetic voice, Shen Shuyi blinked and quickly said:

"Let's pick apricots."

Shen Shuyi happened to step from the courtyard wall onto the apricot tree. She hugged the trunk and picked an apricot.

As she spoke, she quickly took a bite to show that it was real.

"I'm hungry."

Lu Heng's cold and stern face clearly showed that he did not believe her nonsense, especially since he was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in charge of criminal cases.

But he simply said, "It seems the Lu family has neglected Miss Shen."

"No... it's because I love apricots." Shen Shuyi just wanted to get down quickly, but the man under the tree stood motionless.

Does she have to climb down from the tree in such an extremely undignified manner in front of her newlywed husband?

In this situation, she and Ya could no longer be considered to have any relationship.

Shen Shuyi couldn't care less about that anymore and asked softly.

"Husband, could you lend me a hand?"

"This tree is a bit tall, I'm scared."

Lu Heng smiled enigmatically, "If you're afraid, how dare Miss Shen climb up there?"

Having no other choice, Shen Shuyi quickly ate the apricots in her hand, then slowly climbed down the tree trunk with both hands.

The system's voice echoed in my mind.

[Host! This is a great opportunity! Quickly pretend to fall down and let Lu Heng be the hero who saves the damsel in distress!]
Shen Shuyi thought this was impossible.

Lu Heng is the kind of person who would coldly watch you fall flat on your face without even looking at you; how could he possibly make a move!
She carefully climbed down the tree, somewhat embarrassed, and straightened her clothes, just as the man turned to leave.

With a "thud," a letter fell to the ground.

The letter fell from Shen Shuyi's body and landed right at Lu Heng's feet.

Just as Shen Shuyi was about to bend down and pick it up, the letter was already in Lu Heng's hands.

A hint of interest flickered across the man's cold face. "I didn't expect Miss Shen to carry letters with her on her wedding day. They must be extremely important letters."

Shen Shuyi forced a smile and held out her hand, "Thank you for picking this up for me, husband. This is a letter my mother wrote to me, teaching me how to respect my husband and be filial to my parents-in-law."

Before she could finish speaking, she quickly covered her mouth.

Lu Heng's parents have both passed away, yet she still talks about being filial to her in-laws.
The worst part is that this letter is a private letter from Zhu Jing, inviting her to a secret meeting. If Lu Heng opens it, he will be caught red-handed! Shen Shuyi's palms were sweating with nervousness. She recalled that in her previous life, the original owner of this body easily climbed over the wall and left without ever encountering Lu Heng.

Could it be because she didn't jump out to meet Zhu Jing in secret, but instead climbed back up the tree and bumped into Lu Heng?

Or perhaps, in his previous life, Lu Heng knew about the original owner's secret rendezvous but didn't stop him?
It's terrifying to think about. How could the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, especially on his own territory, not know the original owner's every move?

Shen Shuyi stared intently at the letter, her mind racing with various ways to deal with it.

Lu Heng handed the letter to her, saying, "Since it's your mother's letter, put it away properly next time."

"Ah, thank you, thank you, my husband!" Shen Shuyi's gaze fell on Lu Heng's handsome face.

Rumor has it that the current commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lord Lu, has a face like the King of Hell, but I never expected him to be so handsome, even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!

Moreover, he looks very young and has a lot of strength.
Shen Shuyi quickly stuffed the letter back, and just as she was about to return to the bridal chamber with Lu Heng, she heard the man say:

"Miss Shen, please rest early. I am busy with official duties and usually stay in the study or the yamen. If you need anything, just talk to Butler Fu."

Shen Shuyi hesitated, and that's why they slept in separate rooms so soon after their marriage.

She could tell that Lu Heng's willingness to accept this marriage was definitely not because of the original owner's beauty, nor was it due to pressure from the imperial power.

What exactly is Lu Heng's purpose?
"Okay," Shen Shuyi nodded. When she looked up again, the man had already disappeared from sight, leaving only a lantern on the ground.

Shen Shuyi picked up the lantern and hurried back to the bridal chamber. As soon as she opened the door, she saw the maid Qiaoxi staring wide-eyed.

"Miss, you, why are you back?!"

Shen Shuyi glanced at her, a sense of irritation rising in her heart.

"I just went for a walk in the yard, it's not normal for me to come back."

Qiaoxi opened her mouth, wanting to say something but unable to utter a word.

Shen Shuyi walked to the candlestick, opened the incense burner, lit the letter, and threw it into the incense burner to burn.

Qiaoxi was utterly shocked. "Miss, this is the Fourth Prince!"

"Shut up!" Shen Shuyi interrupted her. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"You can stay at the Shen residence on the third day after your wedding."

Qiaoxi shuddered. Wasn't this a letter from the Fourth Prince?

She asked tentatively, "Miss, I'm the person that arranged this. Don't you want to contact that person anymore?"

"I've never had anyone to serve me since I was little, and I'm not used to having maids around. If I tell you to go back, then go back. Why make such a fuss?" Shen Shuyi said irritably. She knew without her saying it that Qiaoxi was just a maid that Zhu Jing had bribed in the Shen family. She was planted next to her to make contact between the two sides and even had her poison Lu Heng.

She wanted to live too well, which is why she buried such a time bomb next to her.

Qiaoxi immediately pledged her loyalty. Not to mention the benefits the Fourth Prince had given her, being a first-class maidservant to the Commander's wife here was far better than being a kitchen maidservant in the Shen household.

"Miss, please let me stay by your side. I will never forget your great kindness."

"From now on, whatever Miss says goes, and Qiaoxi will never say a word more than necessary."

Shen Shuyi's face was grim. "I need to rest. You can leave."

Qiaoxi left with her head down, thinking that she would ask her mistress again tomorrow. She thought that her mistress was angry now because she had been upset by the Fourth Prince and made an irrational decision.

Once the young lady calms down, she will surely beg her to contact the Fourth Prince's Mansion!
After Qiaoxi left, Shen Shuyi's expression darkened further; her condition was dire.

Even if she sends Qiaoxi back to the Shen residence, Lu Heng will secretly take her away and throw her into the Northern Garrison Prison for interrogation.

Shen Shuyi took off her wedding robes, lay down on the soft bed, and stared at the ceiling, unable to sleep.

[Host, what should we do? You're practically naked in front of Lu Heng right now.]
Shen Shuyi: "..."

There is still a difference; at least she has never shown her face in front of Lu Heng.

She yawned slightly. "Lu Heng is in the prime of his life. I'll take a nap first and go see him tomorrow morning."

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