My husband faked his death so I could remarry, but I got involved with my crazy brother and can'

Spring Equinox Opening:

"I have known about this for a long time, but I just haven't told you, Madam."

Now that Chunfen's life is in Su Yingxue's hands, she is naturally willing to curry favor with her.

It's just a few words; if they can please the lady and spare my life, all the better.

"How do you know the young master likes the lady? You're not a mind reader!" Xia Zhi glared at Chun Fen with dissatisfaction.

The thought of her betraying Miss for personal gain made her feel unlucky.

Now, she naturally doesn't have a pleasant expression on her face.

"This wasn't something I said; it was the Crown Princess who admitted it herself." Chunfen's face flashed with guilt.

"Madam, you know that I had ulterior motives before, so I naturally know the inside story. You are already considered to be favored here. The First Madam has been married into the Duke's mansion for two months, but she hasn't even touched the hem of the young master's clothes."

Originally, Chunfen didn't believe that Xie Huaiyun would like Su Yingxue, after all, the two of them had been fighting fiercely before.

But now, she finds that she has no choice but to believe it or not.

The Crown Prince did indeed treat Su Yingxue very differently.

He thought, if it weren't for the woman he loved, what man would watch a woman cry for half an hour?

I don't know if Xie Huaiyun comforted her during that half hour.

All she knows is that she made a mistake in choosing a powerful patron, and now she deeply regrets it.

If our young lady could forgive and forget, that would be wonderful.

If not, she would at least try to prolong her life.

"That can't be..." Xia Zhi wanted to say something, but Qiu Ye interrupted her: "Actually, what Chun Fen said makes sense. This servant also thinks that the young master likes the madam."

"Madam, please don't worry. The young master will definitely come to see you when he's less busy," Qiu Ye reassured her.

Su Yingxue rested her hands on her chin, showing no interest whatsoever.

She knew, of course, that Xie Huaiyun liked her.

The key issue is that she can't touch anyone at all, and now she can't even do what she gave him.

"Madam, someone from Mu Cangyuan said that the young master will be here shortly."

A maid's melodious voice drifted from the doorway.

"What?" Su Yingxue immediately perked up, wondering if she had misheard.

Qiu Ye exclaimed excitedly, "Madam, the young master said he'll be here soon. Shall I help you with your grooming and dressing?"

"Yes, Madam, we must take down the young master today! We absolutely cannot let the First Madam have any opportunity!" Xia Zhi echoed with high spirits.

Several maids were about to help Su Yingxue wash up, but Su Yingxue waved her hand and said, "Forget it, why should we dress so conservatively between husband and wife?"

It's already late at night; wouldn't it be strange to see him dressed up like this?

"Besides, even if the young master comes, he might not stay overnight. And even if he does, isn't he still impotent?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and the girls instantly wilted.

"no?"

Upon hearing those two words, Xie Huaiyun, who was standing at the door, felt a throbbing vein on her forehead.

Rong Jing almost burst out laughing: "Your Highness, I didn't expect you to have this image in your wife's eyes. But if you really can't manage, I'll have my brothers prepare a nourishing soup for you, what do you say?"

His son had always been virtuous and upright, and everyone thought it was for love, but they never expected it was to cover up his own flaws.

Rong Jing cut a piece off the lofty image of his master in his heart.

Xie Huaiyun didn't speak, but one sharp look from her silenced Rong Jing, who fell silent.

"The Crown Prince has arrived!"

Rong Jing shouted, thus freeing himself.

Xie Huaiyun stepped into the room, and the maids bowed and then immediately withdrew.

The man didn't speak, his gaze fixed on the plain, unadorned face in front of him.

Even without makeup, her features remained exquisite, and she looked as beautiful as ever, breathtakingly so.

The bright moonlight shone on the person in front of her, adding to her air of aloofness and solitude.

"You've arrived?"

Su Yingxue stood up and hurriedly tidied her long black hair that was hanging to her side.

I don't know if he likes me dressed like this.

Although he is impotent, he treated her so well in their past life, so she will always stay with him in this life, even if he has a problem in that area.

At least, offer some companionship.

Xie Huaiyun, unaware of her thoughts, nodded gently.

He hasn't come to see her since the last time.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

It's not that he didn't want to come, he just didn't know how to face it.

He buried himself in his desk for days, and to this day, there are no more files on the desk. The longing he felt was like a torrential flood that could never return.

Seeing her finally calmed my turbulent emotions.

"Come here and sit down."

Seeing the man standing at the door like a mountain, unwilling to come in, Su Yingxue spoke up.

Xie Huaiyun then came to her senses and obediently sat down.

He was still clutching the love knot in his hand.

As she approached, his dark hair cascaded down, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. After a long pause, he asked in a hoarse voice, "Does this... still count?"

Su Yingxue was taken aback when she saw the love knot in the man's hand.

"Didn't you leave it at that last time?"

Thinking back to how she had cried like a child in front of a man last time, Su Yingxue felt a little embarrassed for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and nodded gently: "Of course it counts."

"Xie Huaiyun, what I said always stands."

"If you're willing, let's make up, wipe the slate clean, and pretend nothing ever happened, how about it?"

The woman gazed at him with clear, sincere eyes. Seeing his beloved so close, his gaze deepened.

If it really is a trap.

He found it sweet.

"Okay~"

After a while, Su Yingxue thought she wouldn't get a response from the man and was about to leave when she heard his voice.

He... agreed?!

Su Yingxue's lips curled into an excited smile as she sat directly on the man's lap and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Smelling the unique fragrance of her youngest daughter and feeling the softness in her arms, Xie Huaiyun could hardly control herself.

His voice remained low: "It's just that things haven't been good between us in the past, and we need to slowly cultivate our feelings for each other. Are you willing?"

If she were to sacrifice her body for that man, he would certainly be willing.

He was just afraid that he might not be able to resist locking her up.

Once she became his woman, he wouldn't allow her to have anyone else in her heart.

Whoever that person is.

Absolutely not!

He... was giving her a chance.

Upon hearing this, Su Yingxue's initial enthusiasm was instantly extinguished.

What the heck~

Or not.

She was a beautiful young woman from the capital, so how did she end up marrying this blockhead?

"willing......."

The woman in his arms put on a stern face, which Xie Huaiyun noticed.

Judging from her appearance, she must be extremely unwilling.

It seems she really did wrong herself for that man.

Just to avenge him?

But that man never truly cared for her...

What's worth it?

Xie Huaiyun really wanted to tell Su Yingxue directly that it wasn't worth it, but she stopped herself from saying it.

That's it.

When has this little woman ever listened to my advice?

Every time, I thought he was trying to sow discord.

That was fine before, but now that person is dead.

It is unknown whether he is truly dead.

But in her heart, the enmity between them was now sealed.

Xie Huaiyun felt wronged, but he felt content just being able to hold her in his arms.

"Alright, then shall I stay here today and keep you company?"