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General Xiao Yin, who was in charge of protecting the country, kept a mistress named Shen Yinshuang in the western suburbs.

But no one knew that Shen Yinshuang was his former nephew's wife.

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In a side room in the western suburbs of the capital.

Beneath the green gauze curtain, a graceful body was faintly visible.

Her skin was as smooth as cream, and her waist was so slender it could be encircled by a single hand.

The man's hand was gripping her waist, and she could hear his heavy, contented breathing.

With a little pressure, bluish-purple marks appeared on her fair skin.

Shen Yinshuang bit her lip slightly in pain, but she tried her best to cooperate.

It felt painful, sore, and numb all at once.

When their emotions reached their peak, Shen Yinshuang called out softly, "A-Yin."

Just like the Ghost Festival many years ago.

She leaned against Xiao Yin's chest and called out to him in the same way.

Xiao Yin visibly froze, his eyes flashing with malice.

The name Ah Yin reminded him of so many things from the past.

Yet its dilapidated state serves as a stark reminder of his past betrayal by Shen Yinshuang.

Then he sneered and tightened his grip on his hand.

The sudden force caused Shen Yinshuang's pupils to dilate, and she looked up at Xiao Yin.

She was in excruciating pain.

But they remained close together.

"What did you call me?" Xiao Yin asked, his cheeks taut, his expression dark and displeased.

Shen Yinshuang's face paled, and she immediately changed her words: "General."

"Shen Yinshuang, from the moment you betrayed me five years ago, you have never been worthy to call me by my name," Xiao Yin sneered.

His breathing remained heavy.

After his final outburst, he withdrew.

He didn't even glance at Shen Yinshuang.

But as he left, his clenched hands betrayed his emotions.

After Xiao Yin left, Cui Xi came in.

"Miss, let me tidy you up," Cui Xi said quietly.

Shen Yinshuang lay limply on the bed, her lowered brows and eyes misty with tears.

Her eyes stung, and she wanted to cry but ultimately didn't.

Her slender hands gripped the thin blanket tightly.

Yes, she doesn't deserve it.

For the sake of the Shen family's interests, she married Pei Shou'an, Xiao Yin's nephew.

From that moment on, she was no longer entitled to be called Ah Yin.

But who knows the reasons behind her suffering?

Perhaps it was retribution, but less than a year after her marriage...

The Shen family suffered a tragedy, their family was destroyed and everyone died.

Later, she married Pei Shou'an for three years but did not have any children.

Pei Shouan returned with his pregnant mistress, and she became his divorced wife.

She was expelled from the Pei family and forced to live in a brothel.

Her first patron was Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin tortured Shen Yinshuang with extreme humiliation.

They then redeemed her from her servitude and settled her in the western suburbs.

She became Xiao Yin's secret mistress.

Xiao Yin would come to the western suburbs every few days.

They just never keep things overnight.

Aside from sexual relations, Xiao Yin wouldn't say a word to her.

She had no complaints whatsoever, and was well-behaved and sensible.

Because she knew that this was her way of feeling guilty towards Xiao Yin.

She was content as long as she was by Xiao Yin's side.

In Shen Yinshuang's mind, Cuixi was already tidying up the side room.

The intimate moments on the bed were enough to make anyone blush.

"Miss, I feel that the General treats you very specially." Cui Xi smiled as she looked at Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang paused for a moment and did not speak immediately.

"You are beautiful and skilled in chess, music, calligraphy, and painting. What man wouldn't like you? I think the general will bring you into his mansion sooner or later," Cui Xi said, showering him with compliments.

Shen Yinshuang smiled faintly.

She had never thought of it that way.

She was not a virgin, and was Pei Shou'an's divorced wife.

Pei Shou'an is Xiao Yin's nephew.

She knew better than anyone how much turmoil her presence in the general's mansion would cause.

The three years she spent in the Pei family left her with lingering fears.

Therefore, she wouldn't have such thoughts.

She thought she would wait until Xiao Yin got married.

She would leave him, leave the capital.

Returning to Jiangnan, I will open an embroidery workshop and carry on the Shen family's embroidery tradition.

He would take on a few apprentices and live out the rest of his life in peace.

But Shen Yinshuang didn't say much.

Cui Xi was already used to Shen Ying Shuang's quietness, so she didn't think much of it.

Suddenly, Cui Xi seemed to remember something: "Miss, why didn't anyone bring the contraceptive soup today?"

Shen Yinshuang was taken aback, seemingly somewhat surprised as well.

Before she could react, Cui Xi was already talking happily.

"You mean, General, is the young lady pregnant?" she asked Shen Yinshuang.

As she spoke, Cui Xi looked at Shen Ying Shuang and said, "If that's really the case, then I think you've finally made it. The general will definitely take you back to his manor and give you a proper status."

"That's impossible," Shen Yinshuang said, coming to her senses.

Xiao Yin hated herself and would never allow herself to still be pregnant.

For the past two years, he has been very careful.

Besides, she couldn't possibly have children.

The year Xiao Yin had his accident, she fell seriously ill after marrying into the Pei family.

His health has completely deteriorated.

During the three years of their marriage to Pei Shouan, they used every method and every position imaginable.

There has been no news of her.

The doctor sentenced her to death.

She will never be able to conceive.

Thinking about it, Shen Yinshuang became increasingly self-deprecating.

But she knew that deep down, she still held a sliver of hope.

I hope that one day I can reconcile with Xiao Yin.

Cui Xi's words suddenly made this expectation very clear.

She composed herself and pulled her thoughts back to the present.

Xiao Yin's birthday is in a few days.

She wanted to buy some fabric to make a purse.

Embroider the amulet that I had previously obtained from the temple inside.

Let Xiao Yin take it with him.

May he be safe and well.

Thinking about it, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and she was in a good mood.

"Cuixi, come with me to the market." Shen Yingshuang interrupted Cuixi's rambling.

Cui Xi snapped out of her daze and replied with an "okay".

Soon, the master and servant went out.

The markets in the capital were bustling with activity.

Shen Yinshuang, wearing a veil, walked discreetly toward the fabric store.

Suddenly, she paused.

Because she saw Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin had changed his clothes; they were no longer the same ones he wore in the western suburbs.

He stood quietly in the cosmetics shop.

The servant beside him spoke respectfully.

Shen Yinshuang was slightly taken aback, not expecting Xiao Yin to be at the cosmetics shop.

Cui Xi saw it too. She blinked and looked at Shen Ying Shuang.

"Miss, did the General come here specifically to buy you rouge and face powder?" Cui Xi asked with a smile.

Shen Yinshuang's ears felt hot from what she was being told.

"The cosmetics you're using were delivered from this cosmetics shop," Cui Xi made it even clearer.

Shen Yinshuang became even more agitated.

She looked at Cuixi with a hint of anger: "Don't talk nonsense. Why would the general buy these things for me? It's just a coincidence."

After all, Xiao Yin hated him to the core.

She also knew that she had been placed in the western suburbs and made a mistress.

It's nothing more than trying to humiliate oneself.

She shouldn't have been overthinking things in the first place.

But in the past two years, Xiao Yin has never been stingy with himself when it comes to food, clothing and daily necessities.

As long as she behaves well, they won't mention the past.

Aside from being aloof, Xiao Yin wouldn't do anything to her.

Because of this, she gradually developed thoughts that she shouldn't have.

Cui Xi's words made the corners of her mouth subtly turn up.

"Brother Yin." A gentle and melodious voice suddenly interrupted Shen Yinshuang's thoughts.

She looked up, and her expression changed.

Even Cui Xi fell silent.