flstandardbreds Chapter 142 There is a chapter within the chapter
Chapter 142 There is a chapter within the chapter
After a hurried journey, Wen Jiayue finally boarded the carriage.
Slightly out of breath, she apologized softly, "I'm a little late, I hope I haven't made it past my schedule?"
She was prepared to be scolded by Shen Fuhan, but to her surprise, he simply said, "No."
Shen Fuhan gave the order to set off.
Wen Jiayue was stunned. Had Shen Fuhan changed his personality?
However, seeing that he said he wouldn't, she didn't pay any more attention and lifted the curtain to look at the house where she had lived for more than ten days.
Perhaps she will never come to Yuzhou again in her life, but she wants to see one last piece of proof that she once existed in Yuzhou.
As they walked further and further away, the house disappeared into the streets and alleys. Only then did she regretfully put down her hand and ask about the origin of the house.
"My lord, did you rent this residence?"
"No."
"Borrowed?"
"Not at all."
Wen Jiayue hesitated before asking, "Bought it?"
Shen Fuhan nodded slightly.
Wen Jiayue was somewhat at a loss for words: "But you don't live here often, so why do you want to buy it?"
She only managed the affairs of the Marquis's mansion and some farmland and shops in the capital, and was unaware that Shen Fuhan had considerable private property outside.
“I bought whatever I wanted,” Shen Fuhan said casually. “I bought things from every place.”
His tone was light and casual, as if he had just bought a string of candied hawthorns.
Wen Jiayue: "..."
They're not just wealthy; you could say they're richer than a country.
She decided to extort money from him.
After thinking for a moment, Wen Jiayue said, "I'm already saving up for Zhaozhao's dowry. Would you like to add some as well, Lord Marquis?"
If she were to repeat the same mistake in this life, she would do everything in her power to ensure Zhaozhao's survival. She wanted to accumulate wealth for her daughter in case of unforeseen circumstances.
This is a good opportunity to test Shen Fuhan's attitude towards Zhaozhao.
Unexpectedly, Shen Fuhan frowned after hearing these words.
"Zhaozhao is still so young, what's the rush?"
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips slightly, feeling a dull pain in her chest.
Does he seem to like Zhao Zhao so much, but in his heart does he not care about her at all?
She remained silent for a long time.
Shen Fuhan pressed on with displeasure, "She's not even a year old yet, and you're already so eager to marry her off?"
Wen Jiayue immediately looked up at him. What did she mean by that?
But did she misunderstand Shen Fuhan's meaning?
The reason he frowned was not because he didn't want to give Zhao Zhao land and shops, but because of the words "accumulate dowry".
She explained, "I was just saying it casually, Your Excellency can just listen."
“How can such a thing be taken lightly?” Shen Fuhan said coldly. “This matter is not to be mentioned again until Zhaozhao turns eighteen.”
Wen Jiayue was somewhat taken aback. Eighteen years old?
She tentatively asked, "Does the Marquis intend for Zhaozhao to remarry at eighteen?"
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was considered somewhat late for a woman to marry at the age of eighteen.
Shen Fuhan explained casually, "We met at eighteen and got married at twenty."
Wen Jiayue: "..."
That was still a long way off, so she didn't say more to him and steered the conversation back to the main topic.
"So, what will the Marquis prepare for Zhaozhao?"
Shen Fuhan remained silent for a moment before speaking: "The two most profitable shops have already been registered under Zhaozhao's name."
Wen Jiayue blinked slowly, and didn't react for a while.
Shen Fuhan secretly gave the shop to Zhaozhao without anyone noticing.
Not to mention this life, she had never heard him mention it in her past life either.
If she hadn't asked this time, was he planning to wait until Zhao Zhao turned eighteen to ask?
Wen Jiayue took a deep breath. How could a man be so tight-lipped!
Seeing that she didn't speak, Shen Fuhan asked, "You don't think it's enough?"
Before Wen Jiayue could speak, he said to himself, "It's not quite enough. I'll give her two more rooms after we return to the capital."
Wen Jiayue was dumbfounded to have acquired four shops without lifting a finger.
After a moment's thought, Shen Fuhan said, "Zhaozhao is still young. All the money she earns in the future will be given to you."
Wen Jiayue looked at him with a complicated expression.
In her previous life, she only received a monthly allowance from the Marquis's mansion. However, she rarely left the mansion or attended banquets, so she didn't need to spend any money and didn't care about these material possessions.
With so many things to take care of in this life, she took back her dowry and betrothal gifts.
However, if we just sit around and do nothing, these things will eventually run out.
She dared not rashly purchase land and shops, fearing losses and also worried that Shen Fuhan would question her about it, and she would not know how to explain.
Unexpectedly, a glimmer of hope appeared, and Shen Fuhan actually gave her the income from four shops.
This life is really different from the last.
She changed because she had died once, and her mindset was different.
Why did Shen Fuhan change?
Could it be that her changes will also bring about changes in Shen Fuhan?
Wen Jiayue had never thought deeply about this matter, but subconsciously felt that there was some truth to it.
Seeing that she remained silent, Shen Fuhan asked, "What's wrong?"
"N-nothing," Wen Jiayue said, coming back to her senses. "I just can't believe it."
After a pause, Shen Fuhan said, "As long as you can keep this silver safe, that's fine. If not, then give it to me for safekeeping."
Wen Jiayue nodded; her guess was correct.
The two fell silent for a moment.
The noise outside the carriage seemed to have faded away, and the carriage, which had been moving slowly, suddenly sped up.
Wen Jiayue was caught off guard and almost fell.
Shen Fuhan immediately reached out to steady her and asked, "Are you alright?"
Wen Jiayue, still shaken, shook her head.
Shen Fuhan looked away and asked coldly, "Who gave you permission to suddenly accelerate?"
The coachman quickly explained, "The horses in front suddenly sped up, and I had to increase my speed to catch up. I hope Your Excellency will forgive me."
Shen Fuhan lifted the heavy felt curtain and glanced out; the dust kicked up by the horse's hooves rushed towards him.
He closed his eyes for a moment before he had a chance to look around.
They had already left the city, and were the only group of people on the official road.
Ling He, who was walking in front, kept waving his whip, and the speed increased.
Shen Fuhan said calmly, "Send someone to tell Ling He to slow down. Also, give him five more strokes of the cane after we get back to the manor."
The carriage quickly slowed down.
Wen Jiayue asked in a low voice, "Does this mean five strokes of the cane? Isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?"
Shen Fuhan snorted coldly.
Ling He was originally very popular with him, but recently he has been doing things that are increasingly outrageous.
If we don't teach him a lesson, who knows what else he might do?
But after thinking it over, perhaps it's because they haven't gotten married yet.
Thinking of this, Shen Fuhan said, "After returning to the manor, take a good look at the maids in the manor for Ling He and help him get married as soon as possible."
Wen Jiayue was unwilling at all.
"He's quiet and doesn't like to talk. He can make people furious with just one sentence. Besides his martial arts skills and handsome looks, he's good for nothing. I don't think any girl would be interested in him."
Who would want to spend their life with a man like that? She's already a cautionary tale; why would she push other girls into the fire?
She would never do something that harms others and herself.
Shen Fuhan's brows furrowed more and more as he listened.
Why did he feel that there was something hidden in her words?