The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 26 Sweetness
There are always some people who rely on their status to look down on others.

For example, Shen Yunqi was afraid of being implicated by the Jiang family, so he abandoned his fiancée Jiang Shiwan. He also looked down on Lu Jin, who came from a business background, and thought that giving her the status of a co-wife was a great honor.

The Duke's Mansion is really getting worse with each generation!

Meng Tingzhou stood up and said, "Your Highness, you can consider my suggestion after you return. As for Mr. Shen's words... I will also bring them to the Lu family."

When Shen Bian and Shen Yunqi were about to leave, the maids were accompanying Jiang Shiwan towards them.

Shen Yunqi couldn't help but slow down his pace and paused slightly.

She became more and more beautiful, and at first glance she looked as if she was nourished by wealth, with skin as white as cream and beautiful eyes.

Seeing Shen Bian, Jiang Shiwan bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Duke."

Shen Bian looked at her, then looked at Meng Tingzhou who was standing on the corridor, and said meaningfully: "With the support of the Left Commander, my niece is now completely different from before."

"You are joking, Duke. Everything is determined by the times."

Shen Bian looked at her, then looked at Shen Yunqi beside him, feeling as if in a dream.

In fact, with the Duke's Mansion in such a precarious situation, it really needs such a brave and resourceful lady to take charge.

He went to great lengths to get the military book, but in the end, she took it back.

Times make people...

"You haven't failed your father's love for you." Shen Bian looked at her with disdain. "But have you ever thought about it? Your father would rather die in prison than let Meng Tingzhou marry you. Have you ever thought about the deep meaning of this?"

Jiang Shiwan seemed to meet his meaningful gaze calmly.

Shen Bian knew that no matter how calm she was at the moment, his words had already planted a seed in her heart.

This is enough.

As a Duke, he would spare no effort to maintain his dignity, even if such dignity was not obtained in a glorious way.

Two days later, Jiang Shiwan solemnly took the military book from the people in the Duke's Mansion. Looking at the bold and rough handwriting on the book, she seemed to see her grandfather and father working hard at their desks.

For a moment, tears welled up in my eyelashes.

Meng Tingzhou had already embraced Jiang Shiwan in his arms, wiping away her tears bit by bit: "If your father knew about this, he would definitely feel relieved."

Jiang Shiwan nodded: "If I remember correctly, my father has some parts that he wants to add, and I will continue to write them down. If Xiaonian needs them in the future, I can give them to Xiaonian to carry on the Jiang family's legacy."

Meng Tingzhou's expression suddenly became unclear.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Shiwan sensitively caught his abnormality, "But what happened to Xiaonian?"

"I just suddenly feel a little envious...of your feelings for Jiang Shinian."

Speaking of his younger brother, Jiang Shiwan's tone was somewhat light: "Father doted on me especially and was quite strict with Xiaonian, so Xiaonian relied on me a lot."

Meng Tingzhou stared at her belly and thought: "It's good to have brothers and sisters."

"Ok?"

"But I also feel that being pregnant is too hard." Meng Tingzhou kissed her forehead, "It's hot outside, let's go inside and talk."

"Wait a minute." Jiang Shiwan suddenly grabbed his hand.

She stared at him: "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to get the Jiang family's military book so easily."

This was the first time she spoke to him so seriously and sincerely.

Meng Tingzhou's heart was suddenly entangled with a myriad of things, a mixture of sweetness, sourness, and bitterness that was hard to describe.

"Meimei, I'm so happy." Meng Tingzhou let her head lean on his chest, "It's not because of what you said, but because you finally saw me again after so many years."

"I admit that when the Jiang family was in trouble, I did some dishonorable things to get you, and even forced you..."

He held her hand against his heart and said, "But after I found out about your father's unspeakable secret, I tried my best to impress you bit by bit. I hope you can feel my love."

"Meimei, can we put aside our grudges against each other?" Looking at his earnest gaze, Jiang Shiwan felt a little burning: "Commander-in-chief..."

"You gave me a name before."

"Ok?"

"You called me Jiro?"

Jiang Shiwan frowned with obvious disdain: "Are you sure... it was me who named it?"

"It's a little hard to hear, but it's unique." Seeing that she didn't believe him, he said sincerely, "You said it, it's absolutely true."

The name was too ugly and rustic, so Jiang Shiwan didn't want to delve into it further and changed the subject.

"It's a hot day, and my clothes always feel sticky and uncomfortable."

After I became pregnant, I seemed to be particularly afraid of heat, and taking a bath two or three times a day has become a habit.

Every time she would empty herself in the bathtub.

"Xueying, I'm a little thirsty."

The cup was handed to her mouth and she drank.

"tasty?"

It was Meng Tingzhou's voice.

Jiang Shiwan suddenly opened his eyes: "Why are you here?"

Meng Tingzhou gently rubbed her shoulders and said, "I heard that the child can move now. I want to chat with him every day."

"so……"

He leaned close to her ear and said, "Can I move back to the main house to sleep?"

Seeing Jiang Shiwan glance at him, Meng Tingzhou raised his little finger and said, "I promise to listen to my wife and never drink again. Especially if he drinks the wine Lu Zheng gave me, he will die a miserable death."

He picked her up horizontally, looked at her bulging belly and couldn't help but kiss her: "Meimei, your belly is so beautiful."

He inspected her body again and said, "The rest of her looks good too."

Jiang Shiwan lay on the couch, and he dried her hair carefully: "Are you still hot?"

"It's hot. I want to drink iced fruit soup."

Meng Tingzhou refused outright: "No, I can't be greedy for coolness."

Seeing her expression was dull, he said, "I'll take you to the Lu Mansion someday. Lu Zheng's house is built on the hillside, it's very cool."

"Yes, the governor also wants to tell Miss Lu Jin that Mr. Shen from the Duke's Mansion is willing to marry her as his principal wife."

Seeing her teasing him, Meng Tingzhou gently supported her forehead: "Although Lu Zheng will not agree, I still have to ask Lu Jin what he thinks."

"why?"

Meng Tingzhou glanced at her and said, "Lu Zheng and Lu Jin are not siblings. The goddess and the king have feelings for each other, but no one has pointed it out."

Jiang Shiwan seemed to have caught some different information: "You mean..."

Meng Tingzhou nodded and caressed her belly casually: "No marriage comes easy, and it is even more difficult for us to get to the point of having children."

"you……"

Meng Tingzhou lowered his head and got close to her: "Call me Erlang."

Suddenly, her heartbeat quickened. Jiang Shiwan felt her body weaken, and she couldn't move her eyes away. After a while, she opened her red lips and called out softly, "Erlang."

He finally smiled contentedly, and covered her warm red lips as she spoke: "Meimei, you are so sweet."

(End of this chapter)