Outside Qiushui Pavilion, Fu Youxing looked hurried, still wearing the court uniform from last night's palace banquet, and walked quickly.

"Husband?" Shen Xixi asked softly when she saw Fu Youxing coming towards her as soon as she left the bedroom.

"Xi'er, what are you doing?" He strode to the chair and sat down. Looking at Shen Xixi who was still standing by the door, Fu Youxing had a gloomy look in his eyes.

"Worried about my husband's safety, Xi'er has been waiting for her return." Sensing that Fu Youxing was in a bad mood, Shen Xixi smiled softly, walked slowly to his side, leaned over and poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Really? Xi'er is so kind to me." He raised his head and drank the tea in one gulp. Fu Youxing smiled and looked at the gentle and lovely wife beside him.

"What? Husband is not happy?" Meeting his probing eyes, Shen Xixi's eyes were filled with worry.

"Xi'er, do you know everything that happened last night?" Looking straight at Shen Xixi's beautiful face, Fu Youxing's voice gradually dropped.

"Lang Jun, have you ever thought about when your disobedience started?" In his mind, he unconsciously thought of that person's words again.

Hearing Fu Youxing's questioning tone, Shen Xixi knew in her heart that he was suspicious of her purpose.

After all, no woman would remain calm after learning that her husband had a physical relationship with her.

With a sad smile, Shen Xixi's eyes were filled with sadness: "Of course I know, Xi'er... has been waiting for her husband's explanation."

Pretending to not let him see the tears on her forehead, Shen Xixi quickly turned away, her slender body trembling slightly.

"...Xi'er, you..."

"I know that my husband has been working hard for our future, and I also know that what he has done is very dangerous. As a prostitute, Xi'er can't do much to help my husband, so... Xi'er has been keeping to herself, hoping not to cause any trouble to her husband." Looking back at Fu Youxing with tearful eyes, Shen Xixi turned sideways, tears falling down heavily.

"But... Xi'er's heart still aches when she sees her husband with another woman. Last night, when she learned about you and Fifth Sister, Xi'er almost fainted from heartache, but... Xi'er knew that, The husband must have his own difficulties, Xi'er has been waiting for his explanation."

"Xi'er, you've suffered." Gently holding Shen Xixi's slender hand, Fu Youxing pulled her into his arms, and the doubts in his heart slowly dissipated.

I feel a little regretful for my anger.

Xi'er loves herself so deeply, so she will definitely not be the one who framed her. What's more, now she can't rely on anyone but herself!

"Xi'er, do you still remember your second uncle?" Caressing the silky long hair of the person in his arms, Fu Youxing looked out the door with a steady gaze.

"Second uncle?"

"Well, it's the child that my father-in-law picked up."

Looking down at Shen Xixi's confused eyes, Fu Youxing explained softly.

The Shen family originally had only two brothers. When Shen Kuo was young, he went hunting in the mountains and picked up a boy. He later recognized him as his younger brother, named him Shen Yu, and raised him as the second eldest son of the Shen family.

After Shen Kuo's accident, Shen Yu left the Shen family alone, and there has been no news since.

"Second uncle always has a cold face and a fierce look. Xi'er dare not contact him." Thinking of Shen Yu, Shen Xixi's long eyelashes drooped slightly, covering the emotions in her eyes.

In the last life, when Fu Youxing imprisoned her, Shen Yu came back once and tried to take her away, but she refused.

At that time, she had been tortured to the point of being reduced to human form, and her desire to survive was extremely weak.

Shen Yu was alone and wanted to take her out of the heavily guarded Hou Mansion. Leaving is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Therefore, Shen Xixi gave up the opportunity and asked Shen Yu to leave alone.

It was also at that time that Shen Xixi realized that her second uncle, who was usually stoic towards her, really cared about her.

It's just because of the heavy responsibility given by my father that I have been staying in the mountains.

"Someone has seen my second uncle over in Kaiyang. In a few days, how about I take Xi'er over to have a look?" Thinking of His Majesty's words before leaving, Fu Youxing raised Shen Xixi's chin with deep affection in his eyes.

"Really?" Her eyes flickered slightly, and Shen Xixi looked at him with "surprise" in her eyes.

"Seriously, there have been a lot of things in the house these days. Once they are settled, my husband will take you there!"

"Okay." With a sweet smile, Shen Xixi stood up, walked outside and ordered her servants to prepare hot water for Fu Youxing so that he could take a good bath.

Then he took people to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

When passing by the backyard, I didn't forget to tell Cuiqiao inside the house.

She said that the third master came here with great difficulty, and asked her to come out and ask the third master to take a look.

"Have a try, husband. This is made by Xi'er herself." Shen Xixi said softly as she put the crispy short ribs into Fu Youxing's bowl on the table.

He didn't forget to ask Cui Qiao to sit down and introduce Cui Qiao's situation to Fu Youxing.

"Cuiqiao's body is getting bigger and bigger. After all, he is the third master's flesh and blood. Xi'er really can't bear it. My husband looks at it. His belly is pointed. The old man said he is a son!" Shen Xixi smiled as she pressed Cuiqiao next to Fu Youxing. Explain why you brought the person in.

As he spoke, he handed the wine glass to Fu Youxing's side.

"How old are you?" Holding the wine glass and looking at Cui Qiao's bulging belly, Fu Youxing couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

"Back to Third Master, it's been more than six months." Thinking of Third Master's ruthless behavior before, Cuiqiao trembled and answered in a low voice.

"Take good care of her, it will benefit you." Seeing Shen Xixi taking good care of her, Fu Youxing felt relieved.

When everything is settled, his children will no longer need to live dependent on others like him.

Seeing that the wine glass was bottomed out, Cui Qiao picked up the wine bottle, filled it up again, and handed it to him gently.

"Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, the third mistress takes good care of the slave!"

In response to Third Master's caring concern, Cui Qiao lowered her head, revealing only a section of her snow-white neck, and spoke in a low voice.

"Xi'er has always been very good." Fu Youxing looked at Shen Xixi with tenderness and smiled gratefully.

"Sir, please sit down for a moment, while Xi'er goes to see how the ginseng soup is on the stove." Seeing the tender and affectionate look on the two of them, Shen Xixi stood up and asked Cui Qiao to take care of the third master.

Then, he walked towards the small kitchen.

"Long time no see, Cui Qiao has lost weight." Fu Youxing said with concern as he watched Shen Xixi leave and turned back to look at Cui Qiao's pointed chin.

"Thank you for your concern, Third Master. I'm just worried that I'm still blaming you and that I'll be angry with you." Listening to Third Master's caring words, Cui Qiao's nose became sore and her eyes turned red.

"Okay, as long as you are obedient from now on." Seeing Cuiqiao crying and looking pitiful, Fu Youxing raised his hand to wipe away her tears.

"Yes, I will never be a slave again, Third Master." He stood up and walked to Fu Youxing, bowing to him, Cuiqiao's eyes were filled with affection.

He raised his hand to pick up the wine bottle on the table, filled the glass in front of the third master, then knelt on the ground, raised the wine glass with both hands and handed it to Fu Youxing's lips.

"Okay, I will remember it."

Seeing Cuiqiao being so well-behaved, Fu Youxing smiled, lowered his head and took the wine glass in her hand, leaned back, and drank it all.

As his throat rolled, the light in Cui Qiao's eyes slowly dimmed as she knelt on the ground.

The hands hanging down were curled up tightly.

This time, she can't look back!

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