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Chapter 172 Premature Sexual Intercourse

"Ah! Ah!"

Zhao Zhao, who had been quiet and well-behaved all along, suddenly shouted twice and reached out her hands to Cai'er, who was kneeling below.

Seeing her daughter's anxious look, Wen Jiayue, not understanding why, picked her up and walked to Cai'er's side.

Zhao Zhao immediately hugged Cai'er's neck tightly and wiped away Cai'er's tears with her cheek.

Cai'er paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Miss, don't worry, I'm fine."

Zhao Zhao still looked at her with concern, gently patting her face with her small hand, as if wiping away tears.

Wen Jiayue was quite surprised to see that Zhaozhao liked Cai'er so much.

After a moment's thought, Wen Jiayue said, "Since the old lady hasn't said anything, I shouldn't bring it up myself. Just stay here and relax. If anything really happens, I'll protect you."

This put her mind at ease, and Cai'er gratefully kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Madam!"

"You go out first."

After Cai'er left, Shen Funian said without any surprise, "I knew you would do this."

“If she is as well hidden as you say, it’s not too late to deal with her then,” Wen Jiayue sighed. “I can’t hand her over to my grandmother on my own initiative.”

Shen Funian chuckled: "What, does Grandmother think she can skin her alive?"

"Pretty much," Wen Jiayue said in a low voice, "If she fails, Grandmother will sell her to a brothel."

Shen Funian was taken aback upon hearing this: "That's something only a grandmother would do."

She then recalled how her grandmother had sent maids to her eldest brother's room a few years ago, and how those maids had met such a fate.

“Speaking of which, you are really lucky,” Shen Funian couldn’t help but say. “You are truly blessed to be able to marry my elder brother.”

Wen Jiayue pursed her lips and said, "If I had a choice, I wouldn't marry him."

She realized something was wrong as soon as she finished speaking. How could she have accidentally blurted out what was on her mind?

Shen Funian stared at her in shock: "Who do you want to marry?"

Knowing that she would definitely press for an explanation, Wen Jiayue had no choice but to explain.

“There’s no specific person in mind. The husband I imagine is gentle and considerate, not someone like the Marquis.”

After saying that, she took Shen Funian's hand and spoke earnestly.

"Third sister, this is just a fantasy I had when I was young. It's not real. Besides, I only told you this because I consider you a close friend. Please don't tell the Marquis."

These words were spoken with such sincerity that Shen Funian was particularly moved by the phrase "close female friend".

From a young age, she relied on her status as the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an to act arrogantly and domineeringly. She looked down on all the noble ladies and always had only followers, not friends.

When she grew up, she eloped with the scholar Wang Ba and returned to Chang'an in disgrace. Her reputation was terrible, and no noble lady dared to get close to her.

However, Wen Jiayue actually said that they were best friends.

Shen Funian's heart softened, and she nodded solemnly.

"Okay, but you have to promise that you won't have an affair, or I'll tell my older brother something exaggerated."

Wen Jiayue glared at her: "I'm not that kind of person!"

To prevent Shen Funian from revealing it, Wen Jiayue said, "You have to tell me the man you liked when you were young in exchange."

Shen Funian scoffed, "Isn't this common knowledge? It's that Su..."

She clearly meant to say Wang Xiucai's name, but in an instant, Su Ye's face appeared in her mind.

It was too late when she realized something was wrong; she had already uttered a single word.

Shen Funian wanted to change her words, but it felt like someone was choking her, and she couldn't make a sound.

Why did I suddenly think of Su Ye?

The side hall suddenly fell silent.

Wen Jiayue smoothed things over for her, laughing, "It's not a man dressed in plain clothes, is it? You're dressed in bright colors, so it complements him."

Shen Funian chuckled dryly, "You're right."

She quickly found an excuse for herself—

Yao'er has been mentioning "Brother Su Ye" too often lately, which is why she suddenly thought of Su Ye.

After all, he was a man she had been intimate with, albeit a fleeting one. It's perfectly normal for her to remember him, given how little time has passed.

Thinking of this, Shen Funian perked up and said, "We've been talking for so long, but Zhao Zhao still hasn't called me 'Mother.' Let me hear it."

Wen Jiayue then taught Zhaozhao several times.

Zhao Zhao listened attentively, her little mouth moving as she spoke, her face turning red, before finally managing to utter, "Older..."

Although her pronunciation wasn't perfect, her soft, sweet voice, filled with affection and dependence, was enough to melt anyone's heart.

Shen Funian immediately forgot about Wang Xiucai and Su Ye, and happily hugged Zhaozhao into her arms.

"Good girl Zhaozhao, call out again so your aunt can hear you."

Zhao Zhao tilted her head and stared at her, then leaned in and kissed her.

Shen Funian's heart melted at her cuteness, and she exclaimed excitedly, "Zhao Zhao actually kissed me!"

Seeing how agitated she was, Wen Jiayue couldn't bear to discourage her.

Whenever Zhao Zhao doesn't want to talk, she will use a kiss instead.

She knew that if she did this, the person being kissed would smile and stop bothering her; this trick always worked.

Wen Jiayue shook her head and chuckled, "Little rascal."

About half an hour later, Shen Fuhan and Shen Chengyao returned.

Shen Funian hadn't had enough fun yet, so she asked her, "Could I take Zhaozhao to Chang Le Yuan to rest for a few days?"

Last time, we did rest for a few days, but Zhao Zhao was sick then and couldn't muster any energy, so it wasn't nearly as fun as it is now.

"No."

Before Wen Jiayue could speak, Shen Fuhan spoke first.

"Big brother, don't be so stingy," Shen Funian pleaded. "Just this once, I'll send Zhaozhao back tomorrow!"

Shen Fuhan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright."

He looked at Wen Jiayue and asked, "Do you agree or not?"

Wen Jiayue just looked at him in surprise. Didn't he disagree just now? How come he changed his mind so quickly?

Having gotten past her elder brother's hurdle, Shen Funian then went to beg her sister-in-law.

"My dear sister-in-law, please promise me! I'll never have a daughter in my life, just let me have my fun, okay?"

Since she had said that, Wen Jiayue sighed and had no choice but to agree.

Fearing that the couple might change their minds, Shen Funian immediately grabbed Zhaozhao and ran away, abandoning even her son.

Shen Chengyao was stunned for a moment, then quickly went after him.

"Mom, wait for me!"

Wen Jiayue chuckled and called out, "Yao'er, slow down!"

A gaze was fixed on her from behind. Wen Jiayue turned her head and, unsurprisingly, met Shen Fuhan's eyes.

His gaze was somewhat scorching, and Wen Jiayue instantly remembered the near-accident that had occurred half an hour earlier.

She instinctively avoided his gaze and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly change your mind and agree, Lord Marquis?"

Shen Fuhan said, "I want to have sex two days earlier, as it's inconvenient for Zhaozhao to be here."

He moved closer to her and asked in a low voice, "Is it okay?"