Ever since she married Zhangsun Jie, Chu Mengsheng's confinement was lifted. The current her was like a free bird, flying wherever she wanted to.
However, this freedom was limited. Zhangsun Jie smiled and told her seriously that she could leave the residence, but the premise was that she had to be accompanied by him. In order to protect her safety, he couldn't bear to let her suffer any harm.
Humph! Chu Mengsheng frowned and snorted. It turned out that his so-called change was just that. She was actually moved by his "tolerant" declaration.
In the past ten days, he had not forced her to familiarize herself with the laws written by the wise women of the past, nor had he frowned and lectured her with a stern face because of her rude actions.
The correct way to put it was that he had only changed his method and was patiently guiding her, persuading her with soft words. In the beginning, she enjoyed it, but as time passed, she began to become restless again, believing that this was his disguised oppression.
There were a few times when she couldn't control her temper and argued with him. Although he didn't correct her as strictly as before, the way he made her submit was very despicable and annoying.
Because every time she was restless, he would reveal a creepy smile that made people's hair stand on end. Then, no matter where she was, he would always carry her and bring her back to their room to continue his work of " subduing " her.
He claimed that since verbal communication was ineffective, he would use his body to communicate! The damnable thing was that she had no ability to resist his despicable actions. She always let him succeed again and again, so tired that she could no longer say a word to resist him. At the thought of this, her pretty face could not help but turn red. She was really angry at her own incompetence!
She had been completely controlled by him. She had never thought that he would have such a wicked side to him.
At this moment, she was bored and could only sit in the small flower hall in a daze. Although she wanted to go out for a walk, she didn't want Zhangsun Jie to be by her side. Almost everyone in the city knew that she was already married to him. Whenever the two of them walked on the street together, they would always attract the curious attention of everyone, making her feel extremely uncomfortable. As time passed, she did not like to go out.
In fact, those curious onlookers only wanted to know how Zhangsun Jie had tamed Chu Mengsheng and made her walk the streets obediently, completely fitting of the appearance of a young lady from a noble family. Another reason was that they wanted to see what kind of person Zhangsun Jie was to make the eldest daughter of the Chu family give up on Shen Shaoyu, whom she had loved for a long time, and marry him willingly.
"Aiya, it's really boring." Chu Mengsheng pouted and complained. That annoying Zhangsun Jie wasn't around, so she couldn't help but let out a huge sigh. Little Sparrow, who was holding a cup of tea and pushing the door open, happened to hear her.
She smiled as she walked towards Chu Mengsheng and handed her a cup of tea." Miss, I didn't expect your relationship with the son-in-law to progress so quickly. You've only been apart for half a day, and you already miss him so much."”
Chu Mengsheng frowned and rolled her eyes at her."Who said I miss him?" Actually, she really missed him a little! She had gotten used to his company over the past few days. She did feel a little disappointed when he was not by her side, but she would never admit it.
Little Sparrow looked at her stubborn expression and could not help but shake her head. She smiled and said,"Why would Young Lady lie to herself? Little Sparrow could tell that the young miss liked her son-in-law, but she just didn't admit it.”
When Chu Mengsheng heard this, her face turned red and she said,""Who likes him? He's just…not that annoying. That doesn't mean I like him!”She spoke louder and louder, as if she was eager to convince others and suppress the chaotic emotions in her heart.
"If you like it, then so be it. Why won't Miss admit it?”Little Sparrow didn't think much of it. Husband and wife should love each other!
"Why should I admit it first? Why hasn't he ever said that he likes me?”Chu Mengsheng replied indignantly.
She admitted that she had indeed fallen in love with Zhangsun Jie and cared more and more about him. Was this love? She didn't know. She only knew that he had never said that he liked her or loved her. This made her inexplicably dissatisfied and anxious.
"So Miss, you're fussing about this!”Little Sparrow's eyes widened in realization." Actually, son-in-law likes Miss. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that son-in-law cares for Miss in every way possible. It's just that men are not used to saying that they like or love her.”
"You don't have a lover, how would you know?”Chu Mengsheng curled her lips and sneered.
"You can't say that." Little Sparrow raised her chin indignantly." Although I don't have a lover, I know very well that every day, I see Biao Young Lady and Young Master Liu looking at each other affectionately in the garden. A thousand words can't compare to an affectionate gaze. That scene is so beautiful that no one would suspect that the two of them have fallen in love.”
"What?" Chu Mengsheng's eyes widened." Cousin and Liu Zhiqian are in love? Why didn't I know about this?"
"What's so strange about that!" " I'm the only one in the entire Chu Manor who knows!" Xiao Que said proudly with her hands on her hips.”
Chu Mengsheng tilted her head and thought for a while. Suddenly, she stood up and frowned."What kind of person is this Liu Zhiqian? I haven't had the chance to have a good chat with him. Since he likes my cousin, I should meet him and thoroughly understand his character. This is related to my cousin's happiness.”
Oh my god! Here it comes again. Little Sparrow rolled her eyes. Her Miss 'meddlesome habit was back.
Just as Chu Mengsheng was about to turn around and leave, Xiao Que quickly pulled her back." Miss, you don't have to go. Young Master Liu isn't in the manor right now. He and the son-in-law have gone to the neighboring town to handle business. I heard that they won't be able to make it back in two days." The son-in-law also instructed that he was going to bring you back to Luoyang this time. He wanted you to prepare your luggage first.”
Chu Mengsheng was slightly startled and said unhappily,""Why are you only telling me this now?”
"I forgot for a moment. Moreover, this was also sent by the son-in-law to inform the manor at the last minute.”Little Sparrow looked at her innocently and quickly comforted her.""Actually, son-in-law didn't expect to delay his return time, but it doesn't matter. Miss, you still have me to accompany you!”
She thought that Chu Mengsheng was unhappy because she wouldn't be able to see Zhangsun Jie for the next two days.
Unexpectedly, Chu Mengsheng, who had been frowning, suddenly grinned, revealing a sly smile that Xiao Que was familiar with. Her large, agile eyes revealed a hint of craftiness as she looked at her with ill intentions.
It was over! Little Sparrow wailed miserably in her heart. Usually, when Miss showed such an expression, it meant that she was plotting something in her heart, and she was bound to be in trouble again!
How could she naively think that once Miss became someone's wife, she would restrain her playful and mischievous nature? Ever since she married the eldest grandson-in-law, the young miss had indeed acted like a dignified young lady from a noble family. However, once the eldest grandson-in-law was not around, she actually immediately reverted to her old ways. In this world, perhaps only the eldest grandson-in-law could control her!
Chu Mengsheng's large eyes rolled around as she thought happily," This was a great opportunity. She could finally breathe the free air outside. If she didn't take the opportunity to go out and play now, when would she?
It was rare that she didn't have Zhangsun Jie by her side, so she could have fun to her heart's content!
She immediately stood up and said excitedly to Xiao Que,""Come, accompany me to the streets. I want to buy some pearl hairpins.”
Xiao Que bit her lip and looked at her awkwardly."Miss…this isn't very good, right? Without the company of our son-in-law, it's better for us not to go out on the streets privately.”
Chu Mengsheng immediately frowned unhappily." I just don't want him to follow me. Otherwise, it'll be so disappointing. Besides, I'm not grounded. Why can't I go out on my own?”After saying that, she immediately pulled Xiao Que's hand and walked out. "Let's go, stop nagging!"
"Miss, this…this is not good. I still feel that this is not appropriate.”
"Don't worry, I promise I won't cause trouble. You can rest assured now, right?”As she spoke, she had already pulled Xiao Que out of the door.
" But…but, I still feel…" The weak voice of resistance became softer as they got further away.
"Shut up! If you say no again, I'm going to fall out with you!”After a delicate reprimand, Little Sparrow didn't dare to say another word. She could only put on a bitter face and was half-pushed and half-pulled by Chu Mengsheng to go out on the streets.
The street was still bustling with people, and the vendors on both sides of the street were still doing business enthusiastically. The noise of shouting rose and fell one after another. It was very lively.
Chu Mengsheng brought the little bird with her. Like a bird that had been released from its cage, she happily shuttled through the bustling streets. One moment, she would be in front of the rouge shop, watching people mix red powder, and the next moment, she would enter the crowd at the corner of the street to watch the acrobatic troupe performing monkey tricks and selling medicine.
The little sparrow was exhausted, but it could only follow closely behind.
In the end, Chu Mengsheng stopped in front of a stall that specialized in pearl hairpins, earrings, and bracelets. She looked left and right before happily picking up an exquisitely carved jade hairpin. She tilted her head slightly and inserted it into the hairpin. Then, she took the small bronze mirror that the stall owner handed to her. Her red lips curled into a soul-stirring smile.
Her beautiful face and graceful figure attracted the attention of the passers-by. However, Chu Mengsheng did not notice it at all. She lowered her head again to pick a hairpin. She did not even notice the breathtaking and mesmerizing gaze from not far away.
The owner of that gaze was Shen Shaoyu, the new head of Yang Wei Martial Arts School. After he married Lu Fengyi, the daughter of the old head, he inherited Yang Wei Martial Arts School as he wished and became the new head.
However, although he had succeeded, he still felt that he was lacking something. There was always a feeling of unsatisfaction in his heart.
Looking at Chu Mengsheng, he finally knew what he was missing. Power and fame were already in his hands. His only regret was losing his beautiful woman. He wanted Chu Mengsheng. He always wanted her! If it wasn't for the fact that he wanted to take over the martial arts school, he wouldn't have married Lu Fengyi. This was a marriage of benefits.
In terms of appearance, Chu Mengsheng was far above Lu Fengyi. Although she was a little mischievous, she was far inferior to Lu Fengyi, who was unruly and difficult to please.
He was a little surprised to hear that she had married someone. From what he knew, she was very infatuated with him. Perhaps this was her way of getting revenge on him for marrying Lu Fengyi. Otherwise, since she was already married, why would she still stay in the Chu Manor? This was obviously unreasonable.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little proud. He still had hope of getting Chu Mengsheng. As long as he could convince her to become her underground wife, he could be the master of his martial arts club in peace and enjoy the beauty's warm fragrance.
After making up his mind, he took advantage of Lu Fengyi's absence and strode towards Chu Mengsheng. He came behind her and called out gently,""Mengsheng."
Chu Mengsheng was slightly stunned. She turned around and looked at him in disbelief. This was the first time she had seen him in more than a month since the horse-riding incident.
However, in this short month, he and she had already gotten married. When she first saw him just now, she was indeed a little shocked. However, when she looked at the handsome face that had once made her dream come true, she realized that her heart no longer had the ecstasy and love from before.
"Big Brother Shen." She smiled at him and wondered why her feelings for him were gone. Was it because he married Lu Fengyi? Or…was there someone else in her heart? Had she fallen in love with Zhangsun Jie?
Shen Shaoyu stared at her in a daze. He was shocked to find that she had become even more beautiful and alluring. Her eyes were still as beautiful as ever, and her beautiful face was flushed red. The only difference was that she now exuded a mature and charming charm.
Seeing Shen Shaoyu staring at Chu Mengsheng, Little Sparrow frowned and stepped forward. She said with a stern face,""Dojo Master, what's the matter?"
Shen Shaoyu quickly collected himself and smiled.""It's nothing. I just didn't expect to meet your Miss here, so I came over to say hello.”
"You…How have you been?" He shifted his gaze to Chu Mengsheng again, revealing his signature warm and affectionate smile.
For a moment, Chu Mengsheng was mesmerized by that familiar smile. Her thoughts immediately fell into the memories of her infatuation and admiration for him. She couldn't help but smile gently as she looked at him in a daze.
Her reaction made Shen Shaoyu even more certain of what he was thinking just now!! She still had feelings for him. It seemed that his wish to have her was achievable.
Just as he was about to send Little Sparrow away and continue his conversation with Chu Mengsheng, he looked up and saw his wife, Lu Fengyi, stepping out of the Jade House and looking around for him.
In a moment of desperation, he quickly approached Chu Mengsheng's ear and whispered,""Wait for me at the pavilion in the backyard of the Cold Cloud Monastery tomorrow. I have something important to tell you. Remember, I'll be waiting for you there. See you there!”
Before Chu Mengsheng could react, Shen Shaoyu had already gently pushed her away. She was about to ask, but a figure in green suddenly blocked her way. She focused her gaze and saw Lu Fengyi standing between her and Shen Shaoyu with a hostile look on her face.
"You're so shameless. How dare you seduce my husband!”Lu Fengyi cursed without any reason,"Don't you think that you're already married? You actually shamelessly seduced someone else's husband.”
Her curses immediately attracted the attention of the crowd.
Chu Mengsheng was also annoyed. She raised her eyebrows." When did I seduce Big Brother Shen? We just happened to meet each other. Aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill?”At this point, she deliberately paused for a moment, then covered her mouth and chuckled. She continued,"Could it be that…you don't have confidence in yourself and have to guard against your husband all the time, afraid that he'll cheat on you?”
Lu Fengyi's face flushed red after being insulted. She pointed at Chu Mengsheng in exasperation and said through gritted teeth,""You…you better not let me see you walking with my husband again, or I won't forgive you!”
After saying those harsh words, she grabbed Shen Shaoyu's hand and angrily pushed through the crowd, leaving in a huff.
Before he left, Shen Shaoyu did not forget to give Chu Mengsheng a meaningful look, as if reminding her not to forget what he had just said.
After the crowd dispersed, Little Sparrow frowned and said disapprovingly,""That Young Master Shen is really useless. He actually doesn't dare to stand up and say a word of justice, allowing his wife to insult others as she pleases. I really don't know what you liked about him back then!”
Chu Mengsheng did not say a word. Her mind was filled with the words that Shen Shaoyu had whispered into her ear. What did he mean? This was the first time he had taken the initiative to ask her out. The funny thing was that it was after they had both gotten married.
He said that he had something important to tell her. What was it? She really couldn't figure it out, but she was also a little curious. Should she go to the appointment?
Seeing her in a daze, Xiao Que could not help but pat her lightly." Miss, what are you thinking about? I'm so lost in thought."
Chu Mengsheng suddenly came back to her senses and quickly smiled." I'm fine! Don't make wild guesses. Let's go back!" Her expression was a little uncomfortable. She did not plan to let Xiao Que know that Big Brother Shen had asked her to meet him because she had not decided whether she would go or not.
Little Sparrow looked at her suspiciously and suddenly asked,""Miss, what did Young Master Shen say to you just now?”
"No…nothing, I've already forgotten.”Chu Mengsheng pretended as if nothing had happened." Let's go! We should go back." Without giving Xiao Que a chance to ask, she turned around and walked back quickly.
Little Sparrow followed behind helplessly, but she was very sure that Miss was hiding something from her, and it was definitely related to Shen Shaoyu! What exactly did he say to Miss just now? Little Sparrow was still unwilling to give up…
The next day, after much thought, Chu Mengsheng decided to go to Chen Shaoyu's appointment. Firstly, she was very curious about what he wanted to say to her. Secondly, she wanted to find out if her infatuation with him had completely disappeared, so as to clarify her feelings for Zhangsun Jie.
After making her decision, she instructed Xiao Que,""This morning, I want to go to the Cold Cloud Monastery to burn incense and pray.”
"Why would Miss suddenly want to go to the temple to burn incense and pray?" Little Sparrow asked in confusion. I remember that every time Madam looked for you, you would always push her away. Today, you're in the mood.”
"I'm just doing it on a whim. Don't waste time, hurry up and go prepare!”she replied casually.
After Little Sparrow was ready, the master and servant walked to the Cold Cloud Temple in the west of the city.
Liangyun Temple was a famous temple in Yuezhou. It was mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva.
After Chu Mengsheng held the incense stick and kowtowed, she took the opportunity while Little Sparrow was packing her things to go to the backyard of the temple alone. Shen Shaoyu was sitting in the pavilion waiting for her.
She slowly walked into the pavilion and called out softly,""Big Brother Shen, I'm here."
Shen Shaoyu quickly turned around. When he saw that it was her, he smiled happily and excitedly. He held her hand and said," I knew you would come!”
Chu Mengsheng frowned slightly. For some reason, she didn't like his touch. She didn't feel happy at all.
She calmly withdrew her hand and asked with a smile,"Brother Shen, what important thing did you want to tell me?”
Shen Shaoyu did not notice her strange behavior. He only stared at her with a burning gaze." I called you here because of the matter between us.”
"Between us?" She looked at him in confusion.
Shen Shaoyu nodded excitedly." I know you've always liked me. Actually…I like you too. It's just that I didn't dare to express my love to you because of Little Junior Sister.”
Chu Mengsheng was slightly stunned.
Logically speaking, she should have been overjoyed to hear him say that, but she didn't. She didn't even have the slightest emotional fluctuation.
"Now that my problem has been solved, I still like you and don't want to lose you. I've thought about it. We can still be together.”Shen Shaoyu continued.
What was he saying? Chu Mengsheng was confused." I don't understand what you mean. You're already married to Miss Lu, and I'm also married. You should know about this.”
Shen Shaoyu smiled nonchalantly." I married Fengyi to inherit the martial arts school. I don't love her. The person I love is you." As for the fact that you married someone else, I know you're doing this to spite me, right?”
Chu Mengsheng was completely stunned. She had never thought that he would really marry Lu Fengyi to inherit the martial arts school. She suddenly realized that she had never understood him at all.
Seeing that she was silent, he continued," I am now the new head of Yang Wei Martial Arts School. There is no longer any obstacle between us. If you want, we can be together in private.”
Chu Mengsheng felt as if someone had knocked on her head, and it was buzzing. Heavens! Was he hinting that they could have an affair? In that instant, she felt that her infatuation for him had become foolish and laughable.
She barely suppressed her disgust and asked calmly,"Aren't you afraid that your wife will find out?”
Shen Shaoyu shrugged indifferently and smiled." As long as we're careful, no one will find out. Besides, I'm already the head of the dojo. What can she do to me?”
His words made Chu Mengsheng see his character clearly. What did she admire about him in the past? How could she be so foolish and do such a bold thing for him?
Compared to Zhangsun Jie, he seemed vulgar and filthy.
"Is inheriting the Martial Arts School really that important to you?”Chu Mengsheng asked lightly. She wanted to know what he was thinking.
Shen Shaoyu waved his feather fan lightly, looking satisfied and conceited." I've followed Master for so many years not to be a small fry forever. A man should have a great career and great achievements. Inheriting the martial arts school can raise my status and be respected by others.”
"Is that why you decided to marry Lu Fengyi?”
"Why? Are you still angry at me for doing this?”Shen Shaoyu thought that she was jealous and quickly comforted her,""Actually, Little Junior Sister is just a chess piece for me to become the head. I don't love her! Compared to you, she's still far behind. You're the only one in my heart.”
Sigh! Chu Mengsheng sighed deeply in her heart. She really shouldn't have come to the appointment. This way, he could still maintain a perfect image in her heart. The days they spent together could become beautiful memories, even though they had never been in love.
It turned out that behind the beautiful appearance, it was so unbearable to see! She should have felt sad and angry, but she didn't. She even felt relieved.
At this point, she finally realized that her heart was no longer with him. In fact, his image in her mind had long become more and more blurred, replaced by Zhangsun Jie's resolute and deep face. Especially after the wedding night, she was always thinking about him.
"What are you thinking about? Why are you so lost in thought?" Unknowingly, Shen Shaoyu had already arrived behind her and wrapped his arms around her slender waist affectionately.
His touch made Chu Mengsheng snap back to her senses.
"Let go of me!" She tried hard to break free from his embrace, but it was useless.
"There's no one here. You don't have to be shy.”Shen Shaoyu chuckled.
"I'm serious. Please have some self-respect!”No matter how much she rebelled, she would never do anything immoral.
"You're still angry with me!" Shen Shaoyu was still certain that she was just throwing a tantrum. He coaxed her gently,"" I said I only love you…"
"Shut up!" Chu Mengsheng finally couldn't help but rudely interrupt his self-righteous words.
Just as Chu Mengsheng was about to give him a good scolding, a high-pitched female voice suddenly came from behind them!!
"Chu Mengsheng, you're so shameless! You actually seduced my husband to meet you in private!”
The person who spoke was Lu Fengyi. She glared fiercely at Chu Mengsheng, then quickly came in front of the two of them. She raised her hand and slapped Chu Mengsheng's face.
This slap jolted Shen Shaoyu, who had been stunned when he saw Lu Fengyi. He quickly released his hand and retreated from Chu Mengsheng's side.
Chu Mengsheng staggered slightly from the blow, and the anger in her heart immediately surged. Damn Shen Shaoyu, damn Lu Fengyi, who did she provoke?
No one had ever dared to slap her. They had really angered her!
Chu Mengsheng quickly stood up straight and raised her eyebrows to glare coldly at Lu Fengyi. Then, she walked towards her step by step and said coldly through her gritted teeth,"
"You crazy woman, you hit people without understanding the situation!”As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately returned Lu Fengyi's slap.
"You…you dare to hit me!" Lu Fengyi covered her hot cheeks and said angrily. However, her aura was no longer as domineering and arrogant as before because she had been intimidated by Chu Mengsheng's self-righteous and cold appearance.#
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