e basement. He had locked his son up with a group of experimental animals and made him personally kill the dogs he had raised for several years, as well as those beasts...I suddenly felt a churning in...Ning Rou's expression wavered for a moment, then she bit her lower lip, seeming somewhat hesitant.

She clenched her hands, her heart torn.

Of course she liked the Young Marshal. Otherwise, she wouldn't have felt a pang of jealousy when she learned that the Young Marshal was going to marry her fourth younger brother. Ning Rou was fifteen years old at the time, while Fu Shao marshal was only nineteen.

Because she caught a glimpse of the military officer in the teahouse, Ning Rou fell head over heels. However, Ning Rou knew it was just wishful thinking. Fu Sian was a man of great stature; even if he wanted to take on an additional wife, he could choose any woman from Linhai.

And Ning Rou never thought in her life that she would have any intersection with Fu Shaoshuai. She sat in the man's car, with a woman's shyness.

When she returned to the Ning residence, although she didn't quite believe that the Young Marshal would have any interest in her, her heart was filled with joyful anticipation.

But that was the only time, even at Fourth Younger Brother's banquet, she took the initiative to approach him and strike up a conversation. The Young Marshal always maintained a cold and aloof appearance, as if no one could catch his eye.

Ning Rou had thought many times about asking her fourth younger brother to help set her up, but her personality, nurtured as it was, was both introverted and reserved. After being rejected once, she could no longer muster the courage to bring it up again.

But she hadn't expected Fu Shaoshuai to have his eyes on her fourth younger brother.

Ning Rou was shocked, unable to believe it. She couldn't say there wasn't any resentment in her heart, Fourth Brother clearly knew she liked the Young Marshal and had a crush on him.

but...

"Fourth Brother probably wouldn't agree either." Ning Rou said, biting her lip and saying, "I don't want to interfere with Fourth Brother's feelings...."

Second Aunt stroked her head, "Silly child, the young commander will marry a second aunt sooner or later. Wouldn't you just watch other women marry into the young commander's mansion and give birth to his children"

She pinned her daughter's hair, a trace of resentment flashing in her eyes: "Your fourth younger brother is handsome, inheriting his mother's good looks. If not for this, the Young Marshal wouldn't have taken to him. The reason he was able to get into the Young Marshal's bed is because he knows how to seize opportunities, just like his mother."

At first, when the fourth mistress was brought back by Father Ning, Second Mistress was quite favored. However, as soon as this woman arrived, Father Ning showered her with all his affection.

The other two wives were naturally jealous too, but the second wife hated them more.

If it weren't for the fourth aunt.

How could she possibly be neglected and then have a falling out with Master Ning's father Otherwise, the son wouldn't have been born to Fourth Madame.

Ning Rou's brow furrowed with a hint of surprise: "....Fourth Brother" She shook her head and said, "Fourth Brother doesn't seem like this kind of person."

"Then tell me, why does Marshal look favorably upon your fourth younger brother Perhaps at that banquet, he heard something from somewhere and deliberately clung to you."

Er Tai's words instantly jolted Ning Rou.

Her expression changed slightly. Thinking back to that time, her fourth younger brother, who was such a quiet person, had suddenly gone to the banquet with her. At that time, Ning Rou still thought it was because her fourth younger brother found it boring, but now, putting it all together...

She couldn't help but think a few more things.

Second Aunt saw her expression and softened her voice, not pressing her any further: "Before it was that you didn't have the opportunity, but now Young Marshal has married into the Ning family. In the future, the number of times you return to the Ning family will increase. It depends on how well you seize the opportunity."

Ningrou was held by her hand and couldn't pull away.

.....

Although Fu Shenyan was helping, Ning's father was still very busy with business matters these days. Now everyone in Linhai knows that the Ning family is protected by Shao Shuai Fu, those who were unwilling to help before are now trying their best to get closer.

Ning Shu thought that General probably wouldn't be back until very late today, so she asked the Mother of Shaoshuai's Mansion to tell him on her behalf that she would stay at Ning's house and not go back today.

He was drinking tea.

Ning Rou walked over in a western dress, and softly called out, "Fourth younger brother."

Ning Shu raised her eyes and looked over, seeing the dress on her second sister. She couldn't help but be stunned. She remembered that her second sister didn't like to wear clothes from foreigners before, but these days, it seemed like her style had changed.

Ning Rou, seeing him staring at her, said a little uncomfortably, "Is this what I'm wearing a bit strange"

Ning Shu shook her head and said, "Second sister, you look very beautiful in this." Ning Rou's beauty was delicate and refined, like a young lady from a wealthy family. Even before when she wore cheongsams or dresses, she was quite beautiful, but wearing a Western dress brought out a different kind of charm.

Ning Rou heard this and blushed, suddenly saying: "Young Marshal, why didn't you come back today"

Ning Shu didn't think much, and repeated her previous words.

I don't know if it was his illusion, but the second sister across from him showed a slightly disappointed expression.

The young man couldn't help but glance, then denied what he saw.

Although Ning Rou had admired Fu Shenian before, on the day she married him, her second sister seemed to have let go.

Ning Rou held her teacup and said, "Fourth Brother, when things settle down, can I come visit you"

Ning Shu heard this, of course, was happy. He nodded and said, "Of course, if the second sister comes, do you need Deputy Liu to pick you up"

Ning Rou asked him a few words, nothing more than inquiring about his visit to Shao Shuai's mansion.

When he was at the Shao Shuai's mansion, Ama treated him very well.

Ning Rou managed a smile, took a sip of her tea, and said: “If I had known the Young Marshal liked men before... I wouldn't have been attracted to him.”

Ning Shu didn't know how to answer, he just comforted: "Sister-in-law is so beautiful, there will be more excellent suitors in the future."

"Could there be someone as excellent as Fu Shaoshuai" Ning Rou suddenly said.

A trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

just spoke softly.

Ning Shu heard this, she couldn't help but look over.

"Ning Rou then felt she had spoken out of turn and quickly said, 'Sister two was just joking.'"

When Ah Ma came over to tidy up the tea, she looked in the direction Ning Rou had left and couldn't help but say, "...Fourth Master, the Second Miss seemed to really like her husband before."

Ning Shu heard the word "husband" and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

He looked at Ama with a touch of surprise.

"Ama said, "One time when Shaoshuai sent you and the Second Miss back, the Second Miss kept looking at Shaoshuai." She hesitated and reminded, "Fourth Master, I don't mean to hurt your relationship with the Second Miss, just think Fourth Master should be a little careful."

Ning Shu shook her head and said, "Second sister shouldn't."

In fact, he felt that Ning Rou's gentle and kind personality was very likeable. When he returned home, she was the first to treat him kindly. So, Ning Shu mostly didn't want to think badly of her elder sister.

Ning Shuben originally planned to return to Shao Shuifu the next day, but he didn't expect that, in the late evening,

The sound of a car horn came from outside the Ning family's house.

My mother-in-law went out to take a look and then came back, saying with some surprise: "The son-in-law is here."

Every single person in the Ning family looked surprised, and Father Ning told Ama to add another set of bowls and chopsticks.

The general walked in from outside, still carrying the chill of the wind. He looked rather cold and austere.

Ning Shu stood up, a little taken aback and asked, "How did you come here"

The general took off his outer garments and then came over to gently squeeze his hand. He then sat down and called out, "Father Ning."

Although Ning Fu was not satisfied with his daughter marrying into the Shao Marshal's Mansion, he was pleased with Fu Sian. If it were his daughter who had married him, he would be even more satisfied. Moreover, if it weren't for Marshal Fu's help, the Ning family wouldn't know what state they would be in now.

They all thought Fu Shenian wouldn't be coming today, but who knew, not only did he come, but it seemed like he had rushed over from somewhere else.

I couldn't help but believe Ning Shu's words from before.

And Ning Rou glanced at the military officer before lowering her head.

"Some things got in the way."

The general first poured himself a cup of wine.

Mr. Ning would never dare to take such responsibility, and the two just went back and forth with each other's words. They looked like any normal father-in-law and son-in-law, except that unlike others who gave away their daughters, he had given away his son.

Ning Shu rarely drinks alcohol, but since Ning's father was present, she inevitably had a few cups with him.

He didn't realize it until after he finished drinking that his stomach felt a bit hot. His face also started to flush, he really couldn't hold his liquor.

After all, the young man just didn't want people to see through him.

Ning's father was never happy about her marrying into the Shao Marshal's household, thinking it brought shame upon the Ning family. If he knew he wouldn't drink alcohol either, he would probably be even more displeased.

Meals can be served in many different ways.

Mr. Ning's father wanted him to stay, but the military officer meant to take him back.

Then Ning's father said no more.

Ning Shu stood rooted to the spot, actually a little lost in thought. But on her face, she still maintained her usual calm expression, and those phoenix eyes of hers were now tinged with a vibrant color, looking misty and veiled.

His lips, a vivid crimson, were tinged with a hint of moisture.

The General's dark blue eyes fixed on him, the pupils clouded with something unreadable. A chill crept closer, and the General grasped the back of his neck, a look of profound mystery in his expression: "Wife"

Ning Shu blinked, momentarily taken aback.

said slowly, "Is it time to go back"

The general stared at him, a meaning-unclear smile playing on his lips.

Ning Shu was a little dazed, but still stood in place. He let the general put his coat on him. Ning's father seemed to have something he wanted to say to him.

Fu Sinian turned, his ink-blue eyes falling on the young man. He reached out and pressed a hand to his waist, rubbing in a teasing way: "Wait for me here."

The military officer and Ning's father went upstairs together.

It seems to be heading towards the study.

Ning Shu sat downstairs waiting. The military uniform had a slight chill to it, but inside, there was a warmth.

He was a little muddled, his eyes downcast as he waited patiently for the general to come down.

I just don't know how long I waited.

He didn't know how long he had waited, it seemed as if the general had only just gone up there a short while ago, yet also as if he had never come down at all.

Ning Shu herself was confused, those phoenix eyes staring in that direction, she couldn't help but stand up and walk over.mes. 。Ning Shu fell silent for a moment before saying: "Zhao classmate, no matter how my private life is, it has nothing to do with you, and please don't just speculate about me. " 。My face changed...