My Silly, Sweet Wife

”What, that old man from the Feng Family actually wants to suppress me in business?” Hearing the report from his subordinates, Shen Wanzhong slammed the solid wood table in front of him into pieces.

Don’t be fooled by his age over eighty; his cultivation has reached the Half-step Master Realm, and his strength is not far behind that of a young man.

This slam probably carried a force of over a thousand pounds.

Originally, he wanted Mr. Feng to retreat in face of difficulties, but Mr. Feng clearly didn’t intend to let go.

Beside Shen Wanzhong sat Wu Nuannuan.

Wu Nuannuan was dressed in a qipao, looking stunningly elegant, with her long hair styled up, appearing like a married woman.

”Master, what is there to fear from a mere Feng Family? With our Shen Family’s capabilities, if the Feng Family really dares to oppose us, we’ll just let them taste our strength.”

An imperceptible hint of malice flashed deep in Wu Nuannuan’s eyes: ”Master, large anger harms the body. You are the Family Head of the Shen Family, one of the four prominent families in Tianjing. What could possibly weigh on your mind? If you’d like, I’ll accompany you to meet Mr. Feng and see what he says.”

Sensing Wu Nuannuan’s soft voice, Shen Wanzhong felt as if he was transported back to his youth, to those nights of indulgence with countless women.

He caressed Wu Nuannuan’s delicate hand: ”Alright, as you say. Hmph, I really want to see what that old man has to say!”

Wu Nuannuan quickly stepped forward to support Shen Wanzhong, leaning her body on his chest, with a shy demeanor that made Shen Wanzhong laugh heartily. He wrapped his arm around Wu Nuannuan’s waist and gave it a firm squeeze with his rough hand, eliciting a soft hum from Wu Nuannuan.

The two walked to the reception hall as if no one was around.

Meanwhile, in a room in the Shen Family’s courtyard, Shen Mu lay on the bed.

His face was haggard, his eyes sunken deeply, looking extremely thin, as though he hadn’t eaten in several days.

Since returning from the Thousand-mile Desert, Shen Mu thought even if he hadn’t been able to kill Ye Guichen, he wouldn’t be punished by Grandpa Shen. He was also eager to tell the Shen Family he wanted to marry Wu Nuannuan.

At first, the Shen Family unanimously offered their congratulations.

But for some reason, just the day after proposing to the Wu Family, Shen Wanzhong suddenly turned against him, forcing Shen Mu to hand Wu Nuannuan over.

Shen Mu was merely a descendant of the Shen Family; no matter how esteemed his status, it certainly couldn’t compare to Shen Wanzhong, the Family Head.

Though his heart was filled with anger and shame, Shen Mu didn’t dare utter a sound.

He could only swallow his anger.

Ever since handing Wu Nuannuan over, Shen Mu hadn’t dared to leave his room.

Because, in others’ eyes, Shen Mu had become a complete joke.

And after one of the Ten Sword Immortals was crippled by Ye Guichen, Li Liuliu returned to the Shen Family with the Ten Sword Immortals, only to flee to another land, claiming he would find someone to treat the Ten Sword Immortal.

These things need no further mentioning.

Shen Mu’s position in the Shen Family also became awkward, with some Shen Family members speculating whether Shen Mu had somehow offended Grandpa Shen to be targeted by him.

Originally, those close to him now all avoided him, fearing they might inadvertently say something they shouldn’t and attract the attention of Shen Wanzhong.

”Why, I have the Shen Family’s bloodline flowing through me! Why?” Shen Mu couldn’t fathom the reason behind it, no matter how hard he thought.

Squeak.

The door was pushed open.

Shen Mu didn’t even turn his head.

Because he already knew who it was.

These days, besides one person frequently visiting, nobody else came to see him.

”Brother Mu, are you alright?” A delicate voice sounded, accompanied by a soft cough.

Soon, a fragrant breeze wafted in.

A frail girl appeared by the bed.

She was holding a food box filled with Shen Mu’s favorite foods.

”Little Lian, I told you not to worry about me!” Shen Mu sighed, turned his head away, trying not to look at the girl.

The girl named Little Lian stubbornly moved a high stool over and laid out the contents from the food box: ”Brother Mu, I know you can’t understand, but you should know that it’s already happened. Now, that woman is eager to be with Grandpa every day and has no intention of visiting you. You should open your heart and move forward; perhaps Grandpa had a deeper meaning behind his actions?”

”Deeper meaning?” Hearing this, Shen Mu sat up directly with a mocking laugh: ”Little Lian, though I picked you up from the street and you are my maid, I’ve always treated you as my own sister and never let others bully you. You should know he is someone I respect most deeply. This time, I went to pursue that Ye guy to show him my brilliance. Although I didn’t kill Ye Guichen, I made an effort and ventured into the Thousand-mile Desert; just for this courage, few in our Shen Family could accomplish, right? But why, he is my elder, why does he compete with me for a woman, why!”

Shen Mu cried out in distress, frightening Little Lian, who had tears in her eyes.

Little Lian hurriedly covered Shen Mu’s mouth: ”Brother Mu, don’t say anymore, I know you feel aggrieved, but right now, you must calm your mindset. Ever since that woman got together with Grandpa, the atmosphere in the Shen Family changed instantly. Grandpa, who was originally amiable, now wears a stern expression with everyone, as if they owe him money, only showing a smile when with that woman. I sense Grandpa must be charmed by that woman. So, now is not the time to be concerned with these matters; if you want, you must find a way to drive away Wu Nuannuan, that vixen, from Grandpa Shen’s side. Otherwise, if things continue, our Shen Family might also be in danger.

”Danger?” Shen Mu, somewhat puzzled, looked at the girl in front of him: ”Our Shen Family is one of the four prominent families in Tianjing; what danger could there be?”

Little Lian sighed: ”Brother Mu, you’re unaware; after Grandpa Shen announced his relationship with Wu Nuannuan, he issued a bounty on Ye Guichen, with a very generous reward, instantly reaching billions. Although I don’t know what skills Ye Guichen possesses, defeating the Ten Sword Immortals so effortlessly, he must not be simple. Also, I heard he helped the Su Family become the Sunan King, allowing the Su Family to transition smoothly after Su Mu’s death, without being affected by the turmoil of other families. That alone proves Ye Guichen is remarkable.”

”Now because of Grandpa Shen being together with Wu Nuannuan, although the Shen Family members don’t say it outright, in their hearts, they are already fractured. Pursuing a potential formidable enemy at such a time is absolutely unwise.”

Shen Mu looked at Little Lian in surprise, not expecting the girl he had known for over twenty years to speak such words.