NOVEL NEXT Chapter 529 - 529: Home Flowers Are Not as Fragrant as Wild Flowers
Chapter 529: Chapter 529: Home Flowers Are Not as Fragrant as Wild Flowers
As they were talking, she forcefully tugged at him and then turned to leave.
“What are you leaving for? What’s the rush? We’re husband and wife, not sneaking around with someone else. What are you afraid of?”
As Di Yelei was speaking, he pulled Liu Sisi back to him and, in a fluid motion, wrapped his arm around her waist while lightly caressing her bulging stomach.
Unintentional words provoked conscious thoughts!
Liu Sisi’s face changed immediately!
It suddenly turned deathly pale, with no trace of color.
Di Yelei was completely unaware and continued talking to the baby in her belly.
“Little guy, have you been well-behaved today? Have you been giving your mother trouble? If you don’t behave, Daddy will spank your bottom right now!”
“Ye Lei, you… you didn’t come back the night before last. Have you been very busy with official business lately?”
Liu Sisi asked softly.
From her position, she could see Di Yelei’s profile as he half-squatted on the ground, listening intently to her stomach.
“Yes! We’ve almost finished sorting out the weapons in the armory, so I’ve been quite busy recently. But don’t worry, once we’re past this busy period, things will get easier. We can move into the city to live then. What do you think?”
He looked up at her, his face bearing a simple and sincere smile, just like when they first met.
Liu Sisi felt a knot forming in her heart, and she couldn’t help but recall what Mrs. Su had said earlier.
“My sister-in-law has a daughter named Cailian. She’s only fifteen years old and excels at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting…”
“Oh? That’s wonderful! Mrs. Su is truly fortunate.”
“A few days ago, my sister-in-law came to see me and asked me to help find a husband for her little sister…”
“Mrs. Su! How dare you speak such words? Do you consider me, Liu Sisi, to be made of clay?”
“Little sister, that was not my intention! They say that Cailian and Lord Di have fond feelings for each other, but Lord Di is so devoted to you that he cannot bear to bring her into his home and hurt your heart. That’s why I, your elder sister, have come to ask for your help with a thick face…”
“Mrs. Su! Please don’t say such things anymore! If it tarnishes your niece’s boudoir reputation, my husband cannot bear the responsibility!”
“Please think about this matter carefully… For men, it’s very normal to have three wives and four concubines. Just take my husband as an example! Doesn’t he also have three other concubines in the backyard besides me?”
“Enough! If you really have the ability, let my husband personally tell Sisi! Otherwise… Humph!”
“Fine, fine! I’m leaving! But Sisi, you should know – men can never resist the fragrance of wildflowers. Rather than letting them continue to sneak around, it’s better for you to… Being his legitimate wife, you will inevitably have to face such matters eventually…”
“Old Cheng, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and see the guest out!”
“Yes, Madam!”
…
“Sisi, Sisi? What’s wrong with you, Sisi?”
Seeing that Liu Sisi didn’t respond for a while, Di Yelei called out to her several times and waved his hand in front of her eyes, finally bringing her back to reality.
“Oh, I… I was just feeling a bit tired. It’s nothing.”
Liu Sisi forced a smile and, while speaking, also wiped the cold sweat from her brow.
If someone else had come up with such a scheme, Liu Sisi would have believed it. But to think that Di Yelei would have such thoughts… She would be the first one not to believe it!
Di Yelei appeared anxious: “Are you tired? You must have walked too far, which is why you are tired. Your body is not as strong as before, you need to be extra careful. Come here, let your husband help you walk! Or if you’d rather, I can simply carry you, so you won’t have to exert yourself.”
“No need! I’m all right. It’s just that I’ve been staying home all day and haven’t been going out for walks, which is why I feel tired.”
Liu Sisi had a faint smile on her face: “How about you help me walk? This way we can have more time to talk.”
This made Di Yelei’s eyes light up instantly!
“Alright, your husband will help you, and we will walk slowly together. If you really feel uncomfortable, you must tell me immediately…”
The tall Di Yelei supported the petite Liu Sisi as they walked, dependent on each other, softly talking in whispers as they took their time moving forward.
Passersby couldn’t help but turn their heads to look at the affectionate couple, moved by the warmth they displayed towards each other.
“A few days ago, I heard from Er Niu that you got a residence from County Magistrate Su, and it’s not far from South City Gate. Is that true?”
“Did Er Niu tell you about it?”
Di Yelei raised his eyebrows: “That house was given by Su County Magistrate to settle a public debt. He and Xin Quan embezzled all the silver allotted by the imperial court to the armory. I investigated, and they were cornered so hard by me that they had no choice but to settle the accounts with that house.”
“But wasn’t it just a few days ago when you handed me a banknote of 10,000 taels? So, I converted the house to 500 taels of silver, which was considered as the money Su County Magistrate had to return for his corruption…”
This matter seemed too strange!
Mrs. Su had come during the daytime, adorned with gold and silver, and didn’t have the slightest impression of being unable to pay for anything.
“Isn’t it wrong for you to do that? Since the house was given by Su County Magistrate to settle the public debt, you should have sold it earlier. Don’t hold on to it, lest it cause trouble in the future.”
Liu Sisi had an intuition that something was amiss, but she couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong.
“The problem lies here. The house is spacious, and to sell it for the original price of 500 taels of silver, not just anyone can come up with that amount. Recently, I’ve been asking others for help, inquiring about the wealthy families in the city. I think there should be some news in a few days.”
Di Yelei knew the gravity of the situation.
Liu Sisi glanced at Di Yelei, but ultimately withheld the information she had about Cailian.
She mustn’t mention this!
If Ye Lei had no such intentions, wouldn’t she be reminding him by bringing it up?
Upon arriving at their residence, they saw Liu Zhi’er closing the last door panel. Liu Sisi turned around and seriously looked at Di Yelei.
“Ye Lei, there’s been a lot going on lately. If Su County Magistrate and Xin Quan were to invite you, you must be extra cautious. Understand?”
“You … you just like to worry about things.”
Di Yelei patted his chest, grinning broadly: “Kitten, leave the household matters to you, and I’ll stand tall if the sky falls! As for official matters, you don’t need to worry. Just focus on taking care of your pregnancy and our child.”
“What are you talking about?”
Liu Sisi raised her eyebrows disdainfully!
“Do you think you can trap me in the backyard with that four-cornered sky?”
After saying this, she snorted coldly and strode into the courtyard.
“Sisi! Your husband didn’t say that, you can’t wrong me!”
“You know whether I’m wronging you or not!”
Liu Sisi pouted: “Fine! From now on, I will just eat well and drink well, and not care about you!”