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

Chapter 971 Caught by Husband, the Commander, on Their Wedding Night (4)

Shen Shuyi and Lu Heng walked slowly into the Shen residence, where the entire Shen family came out to greet them.

She saw the original owner's birth mother, Li. According to the rules, she could not call Li "mother" in public, because Li was originally a concubine, but was now elevated to a noble concubine because her daughter married a high-ranking official.

Thinking back to her previous life, Li had no desire to be a concubine, much less to live under the same roof as Shen Fu and his wives and concubines.

Therefore, if she wanted Li to live a good life, she had to get her out of the Shen residence.
Shen Shuyi stepped forward, ignoring the people from the Shen family, and affectionately called out "Mother" to Madam Li.

By doing this, she was essentially slapping the faces of Grand Secretary Shen and his wife.

Out of consideration for Lu Heng, Grand Secretary Shen simply frowned and said nothing.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Ms. Li gently patted her daughter's hand, her eyes filled with relief.

In this world, her only remaining thought is her daughter. If she is to be blamed for saying "mother," then let her bear it. At worst, she will give up her life.

Anyway, my daughter is all grown up now.

The only regret is that she can no longer return to Jiangnan.
Shen Shuyi glanced at the man beside her. He was even more arrogant. He didn't even call his father-in-law "father-in-law" but directly called him "Grand Secretary".

Shen Fu was the Grand Secretary, the head of the civil officials, and was clearly superior to the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in terms of court etiquette and politics.

In those days, Grand Secretary Shen was the authority in the system, while Lu Heng was the sharpest weapon of imperial power, easily suppressing the Grand Secretary by virtue of the emperor's trust in him.

Lu Heng's cousin, the Crown Prince's birth mother, and the former Empress died protecting the Emperor at the hunting grounds. Lu Heng then arrived and rescued the current Emperor from the assassin's arrows.

After that, Lu Heng's personal power reached its peak.

Shen Fu did not forget his purpose in marrying his daughter to Lu Heng, and he did not dwell on Lu Heng's rudeness. He personally led the people into the main hall.

Just then, a young couple walked towards them.

Just as I turned the corner of the corridor, a young couple who looked like a perfect match walked towards me.

Shen Fu and the others quickly stopped and bowed, saying, "This old minister greets the Fourth Prince."

The newcomer was none other than the Fourth Prince, Zhu Jing, dressed in a brocade robe, with a handsome face but a hint of cynicism.

The girl beside him was dressed in a gorgeous dress, with pearls and jade tucked into her hair. She was Shen Fu's legitimate daughter and Zhu Jing's fiancée, Shen Yi.

Zhu Jing's gaze first swept over Shen Fu, then fell on Shen Shuyi, his eyes narrowing.

Is this Shen Shuyi?
That timid, submissive illegitimate daughter who never dared to even look him in the eye?

Now, her eyebrows and eyes are relaxed, her skin is so white it looks like you could squeeze water out of it, her long eyelashes flutter gently like butterfly wings, and her almond eyes are clear and lively. She has shed all her timidity and gained a few more indescribable charms. She is even more beautiful than Shen Yi, who is dressed exquisitely beside her.

Zhu Jing subconsciously glanced at it several more times, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily, and he began to have doubts.

Why didn't she come out that night?

She used to be the most obedient to him, practically clinging to him. Could it be that Lu Heng was keeping a close eye on her?
The undisguised amazement in Zhu Jing's eyes instantly ignited Shen Yi's jealousy.

Shen Yi maintained a gentle smile, but the jealousy and resentment in her eyes were impossible to hide.

Why? Shen Shuyi is just a concubine's daughter, born to a lowly mother, someone who's not worthy of being discussed in public. How did she suddenly become so beautiful? She's married and still seducing men; she's practically a vixen!

Shen Shuyi watched all of this with a cold eye, a faint sneer curling at the corner of her lips.

Lu Heng saw all of this, especially the way Zhu Jing stared at Shen Shuyi, which made the atmosphere around him even more oppressive.

At this moment, Zhu Jing also noticed Lu Heng.

The fiend stood tall and straight like a pine tree, seemingly motionless, yet exuding a chilling aura of life and death.

Zhu Jing felt inexplicably flustered and quickly looked away.

Seeing this, Shen Fu quickly smoothed things over: "Your Highness, son-in-law, let's go into the palace quickly."

He should have changed the date of the betrothal. Hosting two such important figures at once was a bit much for his old bones. During the meal, Shen Shuyi noticed Li's restraint and took the initiative to serve her food.

Seeing this, Shen Fu knew that this daughter had not been raised by his side since childhood and was probably not very close to him.

It might be difficult to get her to do anything at the Lu residence in the future.

Just then, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and in an instant, thunder and lightning raged, and torrential rain poured down, pattering against the carved beams and painted rafters.

Shen Fu quickly changed his mind and suggested that Shen Shuyi and the others stay overnight and leave after the rainstorm stopped the next day.

Shen Shuyi was slightly startled upon hearing this.

In this era, the proper way to return home after a wedding is to "return on the same day and not stay overnight." How could an old-fashioned person like Grand Secretary Shen, who strictly adheres to the rules, make such a suggestion?

Could it really be because of this sudden downpour?
Shen Shuyi looked at Lu Heng to see what he would say.

If he really came to the Shen residence with a purpose, he probably wouldn't give up this opportunity to stay there for so long.

As expected, Lu Heng nodded in agreement.

Shen Fu immediately instructed Madam Shen to arrange a separate room, as he had not made an exception for newlyweds staying in separate rooms.

Shen Shuyi moved into Li's courtyard, and Li was overjoyed. The mother and daughter hadn't seen each other for several days. The original owner of the body had been placed in another courtyard after being brought back to the Shen family, where a nanny taught her manners.

Li held Shen Shuyi's hand tightly, her tone concerned, "Yi'er, how has Commander Ti treated you? Has he ever wronged you?"

Shen Shuyi smiled lightly, "Mother, don't worry. Lu Shaozhang treats me fairly well. There aren't many rules in the mansion, and I'm quite comfortable living here."

Li nodded. "If that's really the case, then I'm relieved."

Shen Shuyi nestled closer and softened her voice, "Mother, you've been wronged in the Shen family. Please wait a little longer, and I'll take you away once I've made all the arrangements."

"I'll send you back to Jiangnan then, buy you a house, plant some flowers, and raise some birds."

Li suddenly looked up, her eyes reddening, her voice trembling, "Yi'er, don't do this. Where can I go at my age? Lord Shen won't let me off the hook."

Shen Shuyi smiled and said, "Mother, just nod. I'll take care of the rest."

Looking at her confident and radiant face, Li felt a sense of unfamiliarity and a pang of sadness.

She held Shen Shuyi's hand tightly, "I'm afraid I'll be a burden to you."

Shen Shuyi replied lightly, "What burden? In the past..."

She recounted many things from the past, and as Li listened, the strange feeling in her heart dissipated, and she gradually relaxed.

Li got tired from crying and fell asleep quickly. Shen Shuyi left after she fell asleep.

At night, the heavy rain subsided, and the sound of raindrops pattering on the ground continued.

Shen Shuyi dressed quietly, closed the door, and went out. "66, where is Lu Heng now?"

Just now, she received a system notification saying that Lu Heng had secretly gone out in the middle of the night.

[We haven't gone far yet. Route generated. Host, please be careful. The one you need to avoid isn't the Shen family servants, but Lu Heng.]
Shen Shuyi nodded, "Yes, I know. I just didn't expect that the residence of the Grand Secretary would have a dungeon."

She couldn't believe that the seemingly refined and reserved Grand Secretary Shen would set up a private prison, and who was imprisoned there, making Lu Heng willing to trade marriage to get close to Shen Fu and find out the truth.

Following the system's guidance, Shen Shuyi quickly caught up with Lu Heng.

Just as she was about to get closer, the man circled around and disappeared.

"66, where is he?"

Just as she was trying to find Lu Heng's exact coordinates through the system, a strong arm grabbed her neck.

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