Pin Shanhe

Shen Fu's chest heaved violently twice.

He clearly knew that she had been framed and had no choice in the matter, yet he still said such things.

Overwhelmed by resentment, she sneered, "If he hadn't appeared, I would be dead already. He saved my life. Haven't you heard that a life-saving grace should be repaid with one's life?"

"So you fell in love with him and forgot you're a married woman?"

What did he take her for?

If that's the case, then she should just give in to that man. Why should she stay in the Xuanwang Mansion?

Shen Fu was also angered. "So what if it is? Where were you when I was in dire straits? You were clearly still alive, yet you disappeared without a trace. What right do you have to say such things now?"

"I……"

Looking at her reddened eyes and misty, watery gaze, the rest of the words stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them.

Things shouldn't be like this!

Before returning, he had imagined countless times what it would be like to meet her again, and how happy and excited she would be to see him.

No one expected that the long-awaited reunion would turn into such a scene, unknowingly causing a dispute.

Upon hearing her utter the words "divorce," he was instantly enraged and lost his temper, uttering hurtful words that he immediately regretted.

"I'm sorry... that's not what I meant."

The belated apology could not dispel the gloom in Shen Fu's heart.

Since things have come to this point, it's better to sever ties now and put an end to it completely.

"Xiao Xuanjin, you've helped me a lot, and I am indeed grateful, but our relationship was fake from the beginning. We shouldn't have any further entanglements. Let's end it all here!"

She wasn't being stubborn with him; she was genuinely expressing her true feelings.

Even if I admit I have feelings for him, it's still wrong!

She had long ago vowed that her life was dedicated to revenge and that she should not let any romantic feelings hold her back.

Seeing her resolute attitude, the man knew that forcing her would only backfire, so his tone softened.

"I always remembered my promise before I left, that I would come back to see you no matter what, but you're going to push me away? If that's the case, then I might as well..."

Shen Fu's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively raised her hand to cover his lips. "Don't say such nonsense!"

When she first heard the news of his tragic death, she felt immense guilt, believing it was because she hadn't told him the truth about their past life.

She was glad he was still alive and didn't want to hear any more bad luck.

A hint of secret delight flashed in the man's eyes. How could he have forgotten that she was the type of person who responded better to gentle persuasion than force?

So he deliberately made his situation sound even more miserable and difficult.

"Do you know that I narrowly escaped death that day, almost being blown to pieces by gunpowder? I thought, if I were to die like that, leaving you alone to face the conspiracies and storms in the capital, how could I possibly be at ease?"

A hint of emotion flashed in Shen Fu's eyes.

Reason told her she couldn't do that!

Hesitation will only lead to chaos; decisive action is the best policy.

She had already decided to cut ties with him, so there shouldn't be any further entanglement.

Just as she was about to force herself to speak, the man suddenly clutched his chest and coughed twice.

"What's wrong with you?"

"fine."

The man's tone was light, but his voice carried a noticeable weakness.

Without a word, Shen Fu tore open his clothes, revealing large patches of dark red bloodstains on the layers of snow-white bandage wrapped around his neck.

My heart suddenly tightened, and a surge of intense heartache welled up inside me.

"What's going on?"

"Although I dodged in time that day, I was still severely injured by the aftershocks of the gunpowder. I've been recuperating these past few days, and I was eager to come back to see you, so..."

Shen Fu could no longer hold back, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Despite his severe injuries, he traveled day and night for her, enduring hardships and exhaustion, causing his unhealed wounds to repeatedly rupture and bleed.

Upon returning, he didn't rest for a moment but rushed to the palace to help her out of the predicament.

Finally, you have to face her "coldness" and "ruthlessness".

Those prepared words of resolute determination simply wouldn't come out.

Taking advantage of the moment, the man pulled her into his arms, stroking her soft hair with his chin, his voice weary yet filled with undisguised tenderness and longing.

"Ah Wan, I miss you so much!"

Shen Fu was startled and looked up in surprise, "How do you know my name?"

A hint of a smile played in the man's eyes. "Now that I've decided to spend my life with you, I naturally need to find out everything about you."

Shen Fu had already figured it out and couldn't help but curse under her breath.

That Shen Xiucheng, how dare he reveal her secrets!

That's a complete traitor!

At this moment, Shen Xiucheng was already on his way to the Xuanwang Mansion.

Halfway there, he sneezed twice for no reason and almost fell off his horse.

Who is insulting him?

Ever since the news of the Xuan King's death in battle reached the capital, he has been depressed and unable to shake off his grief.

Besides lamenting the hero's passing, I felt even more heartbroken for my own younger sister.

He had been so eager to make this marriage happen, but he ended up becoming a widow just two months later.

Even though his father and brothers never said a word of criticism to him, he cursed himself a thousand times in his heart.

Therefore, when the news of the Xuan King's resurrection arrived, he was overjoyed and rode off at breakneck speed without regard for anything else.

When they arrived at the gate of the Xuanwang Mansion, their carriage had just stopped.

Seeing Shen Fu and the man get out of the car hand in hand, this dignified man actually had tears in his eyes on the spot.

As soon as Shen Fu saw him, she was furious and was about to yell at him for slapping her.

When she saw the other person's reddened eyes, she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

Why are you crying?

"What nonsense are you talking about? I was riding my horse too fast and the wind got into my eyes."

Shen Xiucheng's expression became somewhat unnatural, and he quickly looked away.

At this moment, all he wanted to do was laugh wildly at the sky.

Double happiness today!

First, his dear brother-in-law and boss returned safely!

Secondly, he's about to become an uncle!

This situation was as if heaven had slapped him in the face, then suddenly fed him a sweet date.

Although Xuan Wang is now his rightful brother-in-law, he still dares not put on any airs of an older brother-in-law in the face of the other party's powerful aura, and still respectfully calls him "Your Highness".

It was the man who took the initiative to speak, easing his embarrassment and awkwardness.

"Brother-in-law, your presence is an honor! We must drink and celebrate today, and not leave until we're completely drunk!"

Shen Xiucheng was stunned upon hearing this, and could hardly believe his ears.

Is this still the same cold, dignified, and unapproachable Xuan Wang?

In the old military camp, he was always cold and taciturn, and his murderous aura intimidated the entire army. Everyone was subdued by his presence and dared not utter a sound.

But now this decisive and ruthless Xuan King is so humble and polite to him, even calling him "brother-in-law".

He was utterly flattered!