The night breeze was gentle, and the willow branches swayed softly in the wind.
A pair of delicate, onion-like hands moved cautiously to slowly close the doors and windows.
Su Yunxiang vowed in his heart that once he could move again, he would not hesitate to shoot this shameless wretch before him without a second thought.
The small hands trembled slightly as Zhao Xinru bit her lip, a flicker of conflict crossing her eyes. After a moment's hesitation, she slowly reached out to begin unbuttoning his shirt.
"Zhao Xinru, if you don't stop right now, I will expose your disgraceful deeds tomorrow and make you regret ever starting this," Su Yunxiang spat angrily, his words laced with venom.
What infuriated him was that this woman, who feigned innocence while attempting to take advantage of him, showed no signs of stopping.
"I'm... I'm sorry. Mother said it would only be for one night... Just bear with it; it will be over soon," Zhao Xinru said, though her hands trembled even more as she pulled off his outer garment, revealing his broad and sturdy chest. After a moment of hesitation, her hands slowly moved toward his waistband.
Su Yunxiang took a deep breath, his eyes wide with fury as he shouted, "Xinru, I swear I will kill you!"
He felt like he was losing his mind, filled with indignation. He had fought on the battlefield for many years, enduring countless perilous battles, often crawling out from piles of corpses.
If he could survive such bloody and brutal battlegrounds, how could he now fall victim to a woman—especially one he had to call "Auntie"?
To make matters worse, his drugged body was unresponsive to his commands; only one part seemed lively under Zhao Xinru's gaze, as if it were singing joyfully. How could this not drive him mad?
The man's reaction caused Zhao Xinru's face to flush with embarrassment. After a moment of awkwardness, she mustered her courage and stepped onto the bed.
For seven years, the Grand Commander's army ruled over the entire Shandong province. After a period of turmoil, Jinan finally welcomed a moment of peace, and the young master of the Shen Family, lost for many years, was finally found.
Zhao Xinru had been waiting outside the door since early morning. It was not until the sun was about to set that the butler and the towering figure of Su Yunxiang gradually came into her view. When their eyes met, both were taken aback.
"Why is it you?" they exclaimed in unison.
It could be considered fate; since marrying into the Shen Family, Zhao Xinru rarely ventured outside.
The only time she had gone out was when her mother fell ill. She returned to her hometown to pay respects to her ancestors but unfortunately encountered robbers on the way.
At that time, Su Yunxiang happened to pass by and saved her.
Zhao Xinru smiled gently, revealing dimples like pear blossoms, and softly said, "Yunxiang, right? Hello, I am your Auntie. My name is Zhao Xinru."
"Auntie?" Su Yunxiang raised an eyebrow. If he remembered correctly, his uncle, who had been bedridden for years, should be around forty this year. Yet this young woman before him was clearly in her early twenties—truly a classic case of an older husband with a younger wife.
Seeing the smirk on his lips and the unhidden mockery in his expression, Zhao Xinru felt awkward for a moment but quickly brushed it off. "Mother is already waiting inside; let's go in."
In the main hall, a feast of delicious dishes filled the table.
Madam Shen sat at the center of the upper table. Her eyes were narrow and sharp, her features carved like a sculpture—stern and unsmiling—giving off an air of aloof superiority.
As Madam Shen gazed at Su Yunxiang, he too stared back at her, his eyes betraying a deep-seated hatred.
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