Chapter 468: with translation of chapter title

"My mischievous husband is so clever, huh?" Qin Zhanhong giggled and said.

Indeed, that person really is the marriage match my family arranged for me; it's a prominent clan, after all—marriage is a political tool.

Chen Wuji's face darkened; is it really that hard to guess?

Did Yan Qiushui really have an affair with that person?

Qin Zhanhong nodded, "Qiushui told me that person did it to draw her in as an insider, to force her to submit, he forcibly slept with her; I also believe her and covered up the matter for her."

My dear, to win you, this marriage prospect has gone to great lengths! Chen Wuji said.

Although the Capital is far from him, in Qin Zhanhong's few words he also sensed the cruelty of court factional struggles—anyone could become a pawn.

Qin Zhanhong sneered, "It's not for me; it's just because I'm from the Chen Jun Qin Clan, my father and uncle hold high positions in the court—such people have no affection and never lack women."

Unlike some people, upon seeing my stunning beauty in the mountains, they couldn't bear it, impatient like a starving tiger pouncing on its prey, gulping me down in one bite.

Chen Wuji darkened his face, raised his hand and slapped Qin Zhanhong's supple butt, "Between us two, there's no elder brother or younger brother—how can you say that with a straight face?"

"How could I not be embarrassed? I'm completely unabashed." Qin Zhanhong said proudly.

As for Shen Lu, her story is simple too—she grew up with Qiushui; upon learning Qiushui was expelled from the manor, she begged my mother for her freedom in front of her and left with Qiushui.

Chen Wuji sighed, "They really ran far—from the Capital straight to Nan Jun; are they hiding? Has Shen Lu gotten married?"

No, all these years they've just been living together.

If my eyes aren't blind, Shen Lu seems like a married woman, not a maiden.

Qin Zhanhong blinked, "Really?"

You can't tell the difference between a maiden and a married woman?

Hmm… maybe I'm blind; wait a moment, I'll go check.

Qin Zhanhong stormed out of the room.

Not long after, she stormed back in, twisted her waist, and squeezed into Chen Wuji's arms again, her expression a bit odd as she said: "It sounds absurd, but she said that while bathing, a moment of curiosity turned her into a married woman."

Chen Wuji: ……

Originally he had no suspicions about Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu, but now he couldn't help but doubt.

Accidentally turning into a married woman while bathing does happen, but the odds are minuscule.

Because of curiosity, did you just grit your teeth and bear the pain?

That's just pulling the calf's leg!

If they're willing, let them stay, but keep a closer eye on them day to day. Chen Wuji said, "They definitely have something hidden from you—after all, they've been apart for years, and in that time a person can undergo many changes."

Hmm? You really suspect?

When we first met, by the pool, did it hurt?

At first it really did hurt.

When bathing, if you accidentally did it, wouldn't it still hurt? If it hurt, wouldn't you stop? Why would you insist on trying just out of curiosity?

Qin Zhanhong suddenly realized, "Well, daring to deceive me—just wait till I deal with them."

"No rush, let's understand slowly." Chen Wuji stopped the instantly furious Qin Zhanhong.

If they really have some secret, then your reunion must be a coincidence deliberately engineered.

There's surely someone behind them; even if you rush out and ask for the truth, it wouldn't help us—let's wait and see, first get to the bottom of them.

They're right under our noses; we can't possibly fail to find any leverage—the bait's already out there; it's more fun to catch a big fish than to wrangle with small fry.

"Oh…" Qin Zhanhong drew out her tone, teasing, "My mischievous husband, you're really being a bit naughty now—why not, let's sleep with them both first?"

Chen Wuji:???

We were talking fine—how did you suddenly go crazy?!

How am I crazy? Untried things are the most fun—husband, you're not doing a good job as a man; we must have been born with the wrong genders. Qin Zhanhong said confidently.

Even though Qiushui has slept with someone, that was years ago and you didn't marry her—why do you mind? Qiushui and Shen Lu are both great beauties—don't you find them attractive?

Just because they're pretty I have to sleep with them? I'm not a dog! Chen Wuji said speechlessly.

He stood up, gave Qin Zhanhong a princess carry, and strode toward the bedroom, "Let's just sleep—stop spouting nonsense."

Qin Zhanhong lay in Chen Wuji's arms, laughing till she shook, alluring as water.

Husband, don't take to heart what they said earlier—they can't sway my marriage! In the dark, Qin Zhanhong whispered softly, "The man I've set my heart on is only you!"

For the rest of my life, it will only be you!

Chen Wuji's steps paused slightly, "I know, I won't mind—they can't sway my choice either."

I mean my family, my parents!

I know, I meant them too.

From beginning to end, Chen Wuji never took Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu seriously.

What they said, he didn't take seriously either.

At the same time.

In the west wing room where Yan Qiushui and Shen Lu had just settled, they also gathered together with worried frowns.

Sis, what do we do? The young lady has already married here; if the master and mistress find out, we'll surely be implicated. We finally fled to this remote place of exile, thinking we could live peacefully with our sister, who would have thought… Shen Lu propped her cheek with one hand, her whole body like a wilted flower.

Yan Qiushui sat opposite her, gazing emptily in silence.

Shen Lu lifted her head and glanced at Yan Qiushui, "Sis, you shouldn't have soft-heartedly agreed to the young lady's request; we've long since left the Qin manor, we're no longer part of the Qin household."

If we hadn't come here, even if the young lady married a beggar, it wouldn't implicate us—this is just us asking for trouble. If we leave now, is it still in time?

Yan Qiushui glared at Shen Lu, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

The young lady and mistress have shown us great kindness, a huge favor for our lives; the young lady merely arranged this small matter for us—how could I ignore it and flee?

Sis, we're not that important; if we leave, the young lady can just find someone else." Shen Lu said urgently, "But if we don't leave now, once the news of the young lady's marriage reaches the Capital, the master will fly into a rage, and we'll surely be dead.

That Deputy Commander Chen and the young lady both said we're free to stay or go; if we propose to leave, there shouldn't be any problem—leaving here, we can find another place to live in seclusion.