The man looked at Shen Ji, his eyes swept over that handsome face, and his heart sank.

"Kui'er." Marquis Zhuo Wen saw the person coming and waved to him with a smile, "It just so happens that you are here. This is Minister Shen from the capital. He happened to pass by. As my father, I invited you to come in for a little gathering."

Yue Kui stepped forward slowly, with a dim light in his eyes and a stiff smile on his lips, "Shilang Shen has an outstanding demeanor and a dignified appearance. I am lucky to meet him today."

Shen Ji narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "The prince's kind words are too great for Shen to bear."

Marquis Zhuo Wen looked at the two of them with a smile and kept nodding, "You are about the same age and look alike. Those who didn't know better thought they were brothers. It's really a wonderful match."

"Father is joking, how dare your son be related to Shilang Shen?" Yue Kui stared at him with a smile on his face, "Shilang Shen has an extraordinary style, unlike those from small places like us. I wonder where Shilang...his hometown is. ?”

Fang Xu raised his eyes, his eyes fell on Yue Kui, and the smile on his face became a little lighter.

With such a blatant temptation, could they be treated as fools?

Shen Ji raised his lips, turned his eyes slightly, and gave a vague answer, "I have lived in the capital for a long time."

Hearing this, Yue Kui breathed a sigh of relief, his face softened visibly, and he talked and laughed with him, "There is some distance between the capital and Hurong. I wonder why Minister Shen came here today?"

"Kui'er." Marquis Zhuo Wen frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure on his face, "Master Shen must have something urgent to pay for his sudden visit, so don't ask any more questions."

After finishing speaking, Marquis Zhuo Wen looked back at Shen Ji and smiled apologetically, "Master Shen, Quanzi is not disrespectful to you. No one has come to my house for a long time, so he should be more vigilant."

Seeing the flattery on his face, Shen Ji suppressed the sourness in his heart and whispered, "Marquis Zhuo Wen was also a great person in the past. There is no need to lower yourself to talk to me like this."

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Marquis Zhuo Wen's face, and he shook his head helplessly, "Master Shen also said that the past glory has nothing to do with the present. Now that the country has changed hands, I am also old, and I only have a false name. It is difficult for Master Shen to still think highly of me."

Shen Ji lowered his eyes slightly, as if he didn't want to see Marquis Zhuo Wen's sadness, and changed the subject, "Today is a happy day. Lord Marquis, please stop pitying yourself and spend more time with your grandson."

"It's me who talks too much." Zhuo Wenhou regained his composure and reached out towards the inner courtyard, "Master Shen, Mrs. Shen, please."

After saying that, Zhuo Wenhou lowered his head and took Brother Ming's little hand and walked forward.

Brother Ming twisted back, stared at Shen Ji with his round eyes, made a face at him, and raised his fist pretending to be fierce.

"Why is this child so unruly?" Fang Xu frowned, not hiding the disgust in his eyes.

Shen Ji walked side by side with her at the end. When he heard this, he just curled up his lips and lowered his voice and said, "Children who grow up in love are so fearless. Even if the sky falls, there are people who love them above to support them. "

Fang Xu paused and looked sideways at him.

Shen Ji lowered his head and said nothing. He didn't know who he was addressing.

"Chen Ji." Fang Xu pursed his lips, feeling sour in his heart, "It's really uncomfortable, let's go back."

Shen Ji smiled, pretending to be relaxed and said, "Now that you have made up your mind, you have to follow the others before leaving."

Fang Xu raised his eyes and saw that Zhuo Wenhou, his father and his son were walking side by side, talking and laughing. The atmosphere was warm and no one else could get in the way.

Shen Ji is always alone.

Thinking of this, Fang Xu staggered and got closer to Shen Ji.

Shen Ji was surprised and looked down at her. Before he could hide the fragility in his eyes, he said, "Madam..."

"In the eyes of others, we are husband and wife. Being so far apart may arouse suspicion." Fang Xu curled his lips, a little smile appeared in his eyes, "With me by your side, you will have more confidence."

The moonlight reflected on the corridor, half bright and half dark. Shen Ji walked in the shadows and looked at Fang Xu quietly. The moonlight fell on her face, making him feel a little unreal.

Fang Xu's shoulders were pressed against his arms, chatting and joking with him. From a distance, they looked like they were really a loving couple.

"When it's your birthday, we'll set up a big table and entertain the guests. I asked Su Zi to raise the two geese you brought last time and named them Goose Big Goose Two..."

Fang Xu kept chattering, trying to divert Shen Ji's attention.

Shen Ji looked at her, listening intently, unwilling to say a word.

This is the closest he has ever been to his wife.

Other than that, he doesn't care.

"Don't be stunned, take two steps quickly."

Fang Xu held his wrist, pulled him out of the shadows, and walked under the moonlight, "It will be curfew if it gets later."

As his vision gradually became clearer, Shen Ji blinked slightly slowly, his gaze falling on his wrist, and his heart trembled.

This is the second time Madam leads him.

Shen Ji came back to his senses, used some strength, and held her with his backhand. The corners of his mouth rose uncontrollably, "Okay."

Fang Xu lowered his eyes and glanced at the man, but said nothing and did not break away.

The inner courtyard of the Marquis Mansion was even more lively, with colorful balls hanging on the trees, two large tables with delicacies, and a troupe of lion and dragon dancers.

There were two women sitting in the courtyard, one was older and elegantly dressed, the other was younger and also delicately dressed.

The woman sitting in the main seat slowly stood up, stopped the troupe, and asked with a smile, "Master Marquis, why are you back?"

"We have a distinguished guest here." Zhuo Wenhou turned sideways, revealing the two people behind him, "This is Minister Shen and his wife, coming from the capital."

After saying that, he looked at Shen Ji with a smile and said, "Shilang Shen, this is my wife Zhen, followed by my daughter-in-law Nie."

Mrs. Zhen looked at Shen Ji and was a little distracted for a moment. However, Mrs. Nie behind her reacted first and bowed politely, "Master Shen, Mrs. Shen."

Fang Xu returned the gift and said softly, "My husband and I are really embarrassed to have brought inconvenience to a few of you when we suddenly came to the Marquis' Mansion."

"It's the young master's birthday. We came out in a hurry and didn't have anything valuable on us." Fang Xu said, taking off the jade bracelet from his wrist and handing it to Mrs. Nie. He said with a smile, "Please keep this bracelet, Mrs. Shizi." Come on, that’s our intention.”

"Mrs. Shen, you can't do this!" Mrs. Zhen finally came back to her senses, lowered her eyes and saw that the jade bracelet in Ms. Nie's hand was of good quality and should be worth a lot of money. She immediately refused, "It's just a festive drink, why bother going to it?" Gift? This is too valuable, we can’t accept it.”

As Zhen said this, she went to get the jade bracelet and wanted to return it to Fang Xu.

No matter how hard Nie squeezed the jade bracelet, Zhen wouldn't let go.

"Mother, Mrs. Shen gave the gift sincerely, how could there be any reason to take it back?" Ms. Nie exerted a little force, and the jade bracelet fell completely into her hand.

"We accept Mrs. Shen's favor." Nie hid the jade bracelet in her sleeves with an incomprehensible smile, "The banquet hasn't opened yet, so please take your seats quickly."


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