RPAGF Chapter 329 She Doesn't Want to Marry Shen Fuhan
Chapter 329 She Doesn't Want to Marry Shen Fuhan
Wen Jiayue knew the answer almost instantly.
If she had a choice, she wouldn't want to marry Shen Fuhan.
Even though his appearance was top-notch in Chang'an, he was a top scholar with exceptional talent, a trusted vice minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and a respected Marquis of Jing'an.
In both her lifetimes, she served as the Lady of Jing'an Marquis for six years, walking on thin ice with utmost caution.
Her love for him had long since faded; she no longer liked him.
However, she couldn't guarantee that marrying someone else would be better than marrying Shen Fuhan.
If his childhood sweetheart refers to Dragonfly Brother...
After careful consideration, Wen Jiayue still did not want to marry him, as she had always treated him as an older brother.
Moreover, Brother Dragonfly also treated her like a younger sister. Although he said he would marry her before he moved, he was still young at the time, so such words should not be taken seriously.
After much thought, Wen Jiayue decided that it would be better for her to live alone.
Unfortunately, societal prejudices dictate that if she doesn't get married, she'll be drowned in spit.
Moreover, Wen's father and Zhang would not allow her to remain an old maid in the Wen household.
Thinking about it this way, marrying Shen Fuhan was actually the best way out for her.
Wen Jiayue finally said, "Of course, it's better to choose the Marquis."
She remained silent for a long time, and Shen Fuhan had already given up hope, but unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope appeared.
After weighing her options, did she think he was better than Pei Huaijin?
It's also possible that she was lying to him, which is why she hesitated for so long.
Shen Fuhan only regretted that he didn't have the ability to read minds, so he couldn't judge whether what she said was true or false, and could only make some discernment from her expression.
He scrutinized her, but Wen Jiayue's face remained expressionless.
Sunlight streamed in through the swaying carriage curtain, falling on her face, casting shifting shadows, yet her eyes remained dull and lifeless.
Shen Fuhan stared at her and sighed softly. Was she saying something against her will?
“You’re lying,” he said slowly. “You’re not happy.”
“I didn’t lie,” Wen Jiayue said, frowning. “If you don’t believe me, then forget it.”
Shen Fuhan didn't press the matter further and asked, "Are you really unhappy?"
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and said, "Few women are truly happy about getting married."
Entering a strange family alone, whether it brings fortune or misfortune, is a high-stakes gamble.
Shen Fuhan asked, "Weren't you happy when you married me?"
Wen Jiayue recalled her wedding day, when she had to get up before dawn to dress up and do her makeup. She barely ate anything all day and had to maintain her composure at all times.
When you're so anxious and uneasy, how can you even think about whether you're happy or not?
She shook her head: "I don't know."
Shen Fuhan's heart sank to the bottom as he asked one last question.
"In the two years since you married me, have you ever been happy?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Jiayue lowered her eyes to look at the drowsy Zhao Zhao, her expression becoming even gentler.
"When Zhaozhao was born."
How could she not be overjoyed to have her daughter found again after being lost?
Shen Fuhan remained silent for a long time.
They had been married for two years, and the happiest moment for her was the day Zhaozhao was born.
Undeterred, he asked, "Is there anything else?"
Wen Jiayue glanced at him. Why was Shen Fuhan always asking her strange questions lately?
She had already answered enough, yet he still had to ask.
Just as I was wondering whether to change the subject, the carriage stopped.
She breathed a sigh of relief: "We're home. Let's get out of the car."
Shen Fuhan frowned. How could it be so fast?
But he was inexplicably happy because of the word "home"—his home with A-Yue.
She was suddenly filled with confidence again. Even if the person she liked now was Pei Huaijin, he was confident he could make her change her mind.
Shen Fuhan carried the sleeping Zhaozhao out of the car first, followed closely by Wen Jiayue.
Another carriage stopped, and Shen Funian and Wen Ruohuan walked over, followed by Granny Wang.
Wen Ruohuan curtsied and said, "Sister and brother-in-law, I'll head back to the Wen residence now."
Everything went smoothly for her today.
She no longer sought temporary happiness; once Wen Jiayue died, all that lay ahead would be her good days.
She left with light steps, and the Wen family's carriage quickly disappeared into the distance.
Shen Funian muttered, "Why did they leave so decisively? What are they up to?"
However, since Wen Ruohuan had already left, she naturally wouldn't ask any more questions and looked at Wen Jiayue.
"Sister-in-law, let's go. I'll go back and tell you all about Xiao Suye."
She had just taken a step toward Wen Jiayue when an arm appeared in front of her.
Granny Wang said respectfully, "Miss Shen, there are still half a month until your wedding. There is no time to waste. Please come back to Chang Le Courtyard with this old servant."
Shen Funian glared at her: "I was just saying a few words to my sister-in-law, what's it to you?"
“This is Her Highness the Princess’s order, and this old servant dares not disobey,” Granny Wang said in a serious tone. “I hope Miss Shen will understand this old servant’s situation.”
He's just a lackey, yet he's gone too far!
Shen Funian was furious and wanted to argue with her, but Wen Jiayue spoke up first.
"Niannian, getting married is a big deal, you'll be very busy. You should go back to Chang Le Yuan first."
Since Li Zhilan doesn't want her to have contact with Shen Funian, she will simply avoid it.
Otherwise, she might suspect that Shen Funian had told Wen Ruohuan that she liked Shen Fuhan.
If they decide not to administer the drug, who knows when the next opportunity will come?
If we were to use a different method to harm her, it would be even more of a loss than a gain.
Shen Funian was still furious. She wasn't one to be manipulated by servants, and she declared loudly, "I'm not going back today!"
Wen Jiayue looked at Shen Fuhan; at this moment, only her older brother could handle his younger sister.
Shen Fuhan naturally understood the implications and said coldly, "Third sister, you are not allowed to be willful anymore."
Seeing that Marquis Jing'an was also on her side, Granny Wang straightened her back even more.
"Brother," Shen Funian said incredulously, "How have I been willful? What right does a servant like her have to step on my head?"
“The nanny sent by the Princess is naturally on behalf of the Princess,” Shen Fuhan said with a frown. “No nonsense is allowed.”
Shen Funian suddenly realized that the Eldest Princess was behind Granny Wang, and it would be bad if she offended the Eldest Princess because of this.
She said reluctantly, "I understand. I'll come see you again when I have time."
Wen Jiayue thought silently that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she would only see Shen Funian on her wedding day.
Shen Fuhan nodded and said, "Just rest assured and wait for your marriage. Your sister-in-law and I will go to Ninghui Hall in a little while to tell Grandmother and Fourth Brother."
Upon hearing that she didn't have to see her grandmother, Shen Funian immediately felt relieved. What a wonderful thing!
She waved her hand decisively: "Okay, then I'll go back to Chang Le Academy."