The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 241 Calm Temperament

How could such words come out of his mouth casually, putting such a big hat on his wife and brother for no reason? If it spreads, how can he clean up the mess? Zhao thought to herself, has Brother Lin read too much and his thoughts become too pedantic?

When Yi Ge'er first heard this, he was horrified, then his face turned from pale to red, and anger rose in his eyes. He naturally understood this, and the teachers in the school often mentioned it, but how could his elder brother say it so bluntly! How could this be possible!

His heart was surging like a tide, and tears were welling up in his eyes, but Yi Ge'er relied on his unyielding stubbornness to grit his teeth and not let the tears fall easily. He suddenly pulled off the peach-core bracelet on his wrist, and with an almost resolute meaning, he slammed it heavily on the table. The sound seemed to be his silent protest and inner unwillingness.

"Today I have seen the rules and etiquette of this city! Since this item is against the rules, I will return it to its original owner. But I must make it clear that as the ancients said, an elder sister-in-law is like a mother. In my heart, my sister-in-law is like a mother!" Yige's hoarse but unwavering voice pierced the air. After he finished speaking, he wiped his face hastily with his sleeve, ignored the inconvenience of his left leg, resolutely turned around, staggering, and left behind only a stubborn and lonely back, full of grievances and resentment.

Shen Yan looked at all this, her eyes full of confusion and puzzlement, as if she was suddenly involved in an unsolved mystery. Could it be that there were some ridiculous rumors outside that inexplicably involved her and Yi Ge'er?

Song Yunfeng was also stunned. He met Zhao's disappointed and complicated eyes. It was as if thousands of clouds in his heart were instantly cleared, and he saw the true face of the facts. He regretted his momentary slip of the tongue, which caused such a ridiculous misunderstanding. His heart was as calm as an ancient well. No matter how turbulent the outside world was, he could maintain his inner peace. Even Confucius praised his will as strong as steel and transcending the mundane. This was also what his master admired most about him. Now, because of this little thing, his mood was in turmoil. It was really rare.

Song Yunfeng's deep eyes stayed on Shen Yan for a complicated moment, and his voice was a bit of explanation: "Mom, you misunderstood, I just happened to review my homework in my mind, and I blurted it out unintentionally, and I didn't pay attention to what you two were talking about."

After hearing this, Zhao's expression eased a little, and the doubts in her heart also dissipated. She knew her son's cautious character, how could he suddenly say such a thing, it turned out that everything was just a misunderstanding. "I was inconsiderate, Shen, don't take it to heart." She turned to Shen Yan, her tone implied an apology for her son, trying her best to mend this unexpected rift.

"Come closer, I have something to tell you." As the morning light emerged, the young master's face, illuminated by the morning light, looked even fresher and more refined after washing. Su Wentao gently pulled him and hid in a corner of the courtyard, avoiding everyone's sight.

"What's the matter?" Young Master Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a bit of curiosity and confusion.

Su Wentao's face darkened slightly, and a hint of imperceptible worry flashed in his eyes. "Tell me the real reason why Auntie came to visit today, and don't use the previous excuses to evade me." Although his voice was low, it was full of unquestionable power, making the air seem to freeze a little.

Young Master Chen was speechless for a moment, his eyes flickered, as if countless thoughts were surging in his mind. This brother's mind was as deep as the sea, making it difficult to understand. He secretly considered whether he should avoid this thorny topic to avoid causing unnecessary waves.

Su Wentao listened quietly, his eyes as deep as a pool of water, and he did not utter a word for a long time. The oppressive feeling contained in the silence made the air around him become heavy.

Young Master Chen was in a state of confusion, as if there was a restless little beast hidden in his chest. "Brother, my sister-in-law is actually worried about you and has no intention of hurting you. It was because my aunt said something rude that my sister-in-law could no longer tolerate it, so she kicked you in anger. There was no other intention." He tried to make his explanation sound more sincere and credible.

"Well, it's enough for you and me to know about this matter. There's no need to tell my sister-in-law." Su Wentao's nonchalant answer made Young Master Chen frown, with doubts arose in his heart: Why is his brother so secretive about this matter?

What puzzled him even more was the mysterious relationship between brother and sister-in-law. Why did their actions always carry a sense of unspeakable secrecy?

Su Wentao's eyes flickered, and after hesitating for a moment, he asked another question: "Did the aunt take away my sister-in-law's jewelry? Is it true?"

"It is true. My sister-in-law was cheated of those precious things by the sweet words of my aunt. At that time, my sister-in-law... Well, let's not talk about it. Look, my sister-in-law is coming this way!" Before Young Master Chen finished speaking, his expression brightened and his gaze turned to the gradually clear figure.

Xiao Wu stepped into the courtyard and looked at the two brothers with a sharp gaze, with a bit of suspicion in his eyes. Young Master Chen seemed a little guilty, not knowing what to do.

"I seem to hear someone talking about me behind my back." Xiao Wu's tone was calm, but there was a sharp edge hidden in it.

Young Master Chen waved his hands quickly, forcing an awkward smile on his face, "No, no, that's absolutely not the case. Brother is just worried that you will be bullied by Auntie again. I thought, Sister-in-law is so smart and sharp, how could she be stupid at all! Her rebuttal was so crisp and heroic, it is really fresh in my memory!"

Su Wentao watched coldly from the sidelines. Young Master Chen's eagerness to make excuses made him shake his head secretly. Once upon a time, this young man who disdained the title of "sister-in-law" was now trying his best to protect her reputation and dignity. The change was so great that it was amazing.

Xiao Wu snorted, obviously skeptical of what Young Master Chen said. How could Su Wentao worry about such a woman? She carried the basket by herself, squatted down, and began to carefully sort out the dried herbs. Her every move revealed a calm temperament.

"Sister-in-law, have you taken care of all these herbs?" Upon seeing this, Young Master Chen instinctively stepped forward to help, but Su Wentao gently tugged at his sleeve. A subtle eye contact conveyed a clear signal without words - at this moment, it is better to keep an appropriate distance.

Yi Ge'er carefully glanced at Shen Yan who was sitting quietly on the ground, and then quickly shifted his gaze to his brother's unwavering eyes. His heart seemed to be touched by some subtle thoughts, and his eyes turned flexibly a few times, and a sly smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. He tiptoed silently, like a smart kitten, and quietly slipped into the house, as agile as a squirrel in the woods. Back to his warm and comfortable room, he immediately showed a childlike curiosity and liveliness.