Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

"After all, she'll find out you left the inn sooner or later."

Shen Yueli's words were considerate and thoughtful, as if she were truly thinking of him:

"If they can't find you, they'll definitely become suspicious of you."

"It would be more honest of us to deliberately reveal our whereabouts."

"Besides, given our 'childhood sweethearts' relationship, isn't it normal for us to go shopping together?"

However, what she didn't say was that she wasn't trying to dispel any so-called doubts.

The relationship between her and Mu Qianxue has always been one of open hostility.

The reason he did this was simply to assert his dominance in front of that woman.

"Understood."

Chen Lianshu, who knew nothing about this, agreed without thinking.

After all, what he said made sense, and he had no reason to refuse, much less the right to refuse.

Besides, he didn't lose out either.

Although this girl wasn't his type, she was certainly pretty enough.

"Well~"

After saying that, Shen Yueli took her husband's arm again, instantly changing her posture, her smile sweet and innocent:

"Let's go, Brother Lian Shu!"

She had been holding back for a long time in the teahouse, but now she could finally be close to him again.

Once she returns to the Southern Region and finishes dealing with those trivial matters, she will be able to stay with her husband forever, never to be separated again.

"..."

This time, even though Shen Yueli didn't use any force or threaten her, Chen Lianshu still couldn't break free.

Walking on the street.

Chen Lianshu and Shen Yueli walked side by side, seemingly aimlessly, but in reality, they were deliberately walking far away.

Although the town where the inn was located had plenty of food and entertainment, she deliberately took a few extra turns to avoid Mu Qianxue noticing too early.

After walking through several street corners, Shen Yueli seemed to be attracted by the bustling atmosphere of the city and looked at the various stalls around her.

However, since it was just an ordinary small town, there was nothing particularly novel about it.

"Brother Lian Shu, look at that."

Following the girl's gaze, one could see a sugar figurine vendor.

"Hold on."

Seeing that her boss was interested, Chen Lianshu was quick to understand and took the initiative to ask about the price.

Gazing at the other person's back, Shen Yueli was momentarily lost in thought, and couldn't help but fall into memories.

So familiar…

They were betrayed and their cultivation was sealed, and that's how their lives have been since then.

Memories surged, and images she didn't want to recall resurfaced in her mind.

That was the scene of her husband lying in a pool of blood…

"..."

Shen Yueli unconsciously clenched her fists, secretly vowing:

She will never repeat the same mistake in this life!

After she finishes dealing with those rats, she will live happily ever after with her husband!

"Give."

The clear, soothing voice brought her back to reality.

Chen Lianshu handed over a sugar figurine shaped like a butterfly.

Since I didn't really know what kind of pattern this person liked, but I remembered that they were wearing a butterfly necklace, I drew this one.

I imagine she won't dislike the design of this butterfly.

"Thank you, Li'er likes it very much."

Shen Yueli carefully accepted it, smiling affectionately.

Having experienced the loneliness of not having her husband by her side, she cherishes the time they can easily spend together all the more.

"So sweet..."

The sugar threads melted between my lips and teeth; it was sweet, yet a bittersweet feeling welled up inside me…

Let's go~

However, this abnormality only lasted for a moment before she returned to normal.

Then, she took her husband's arm again and stepped back into the crowd.

"..."

Chen Lianshu gave her a deep look, though it was unclear whether he noticed her momentary lapse in concentration.

After strolling around for a while, the two stopped in front of a jewelry stall.

The stall owner was an elderly woman with graying hair. Seeing that they were a young couple, she smiled kindly and asked:

"Young man, would you like to pick out a piece of jewelry for the young lady?"

"They're all made by my own hands, absolutely guaranteed to be one of a kind."

"Is there anything you like?"

Shen Yueli picked up a wooden hairpin.

This hairpin is exquisitely carved and adorned with various small decorations, making it lively and unique, far removed from the simplicity of ordinary wooden hairpins.

It's really beautiful; this mother-in-law is quite skillful.

She tried on the small bronze mirror on the stall, then turned her head to reveal her hairpin, asking expectantly:

"Is it pretty?"

"Hmm, not bad."

Chen Lianshu nodded, offering no empty flattery.

This hairpin really suits this girl well, and combined with her outfit today, it adds to her charm.

If one did not know the other party's dangerous identity, anyone would think that the girl in front of them was just an ordinary mortal woman.

I don't know if it's because his acting is too good?

This is still her true self...

Along the way, he also felt Shen Yueli's enthusiasm.

It was as if the other person was deliberately trying to win his favor...

"What about this one?"

Shen Yueli suddenly changed to a different hairpin.

This style is extremely simple, elegant and understated, not at all like the style she would choose. It suits a cool and aloof beauty like Mu Qianxue much better.

Chen Lianshu was pondering the reason for her attitude, and without even looking, subconsciously nodded in admiration:

"nice."

"hiss--"

But as soon as he uttered the boast, a sharp pain shot through his arm.

He immediately came to his senses and looked at the girl beside him.

"snort."

Shen Yueli gave a disgruntled snort and released her grip on his hand.

"I knew you preferred something more refined."

"Well…"

Before Chen Lianshu could respond.

She then put down the hairpin in her hand and gently nodded at the other pieces of jewelry:

"Mother-in-law, I'll take all of these."

"Alright, please wait a moment, miss!"

The old woman smiled and carefully wrapped up everything she had chosen.

"I'm gone."

Goodbye, Mother-in-law.

After paying, Shen Yueli took Chen Lianshu's arm and turned to leave.

"goodbye."

Watching the two figures depart, the old man's smile grew even more benevolent, and he couldn't help but murmur a sigh:

"Being young is great..."

"They are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman!"

Suddenly a cold wind blew, making it impossible for her to open her eyes, forcing her to look away.

"?"

When I opened my eyes again, who would have thought that I would have found half a bag of copper coins on my slab?

The bamboo hairpin that Chen Lianshu had just praised as "beautiful" had vanished without a trace.

"Has someone just been here?"

She picked up her purse and weighed it in her hand; it was more than enough to buy the hairpin.

The old man scratched his head in confusion, but didn't pay much attention.

at the same time.

Shen Yueli, who was holding Chen Lianshu's arm in front of her, seemed to sense something and secretly glanced behind her, her smile widening.

"They've taken the bait!"

This foolish woman acted even faster than she had expected.

She had only been alone with her husband for a short time when the other party came looking for her.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; her technique for finding people is indeed exceptional.

"?"

You mean…

Although Shen Yueli's voice was soft, the two were very close, so Chen Lianshu naturally heard it.

Although she did not explicitly say who it was, the two of them understood each other implicitly.

"Yes, it's her."

Both spoke in hushed tones, barely audible to each other.

"Your senior sister's expression right now must be hilarious~"

When she realized that Chen Lianshu wanted to turn around to look, she immediately hugged his arm tightly and stopped him.

Don't look back.

"Don't act strangely, or she'll definitely become suspicious."

Since Mu Qianxue has offered her "assistance," why wouldn't she take advantage of it?

This time, the pranks played last night will definitely be repaid with interest—

A mysterious voyeur hiding her face!