Chapter 412: Bringing Shen Lian Back to the Prime Minister’s Residence

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Song Rui’s heart sank at once.

“But you hid things from me again.”

Song Rui tightened his grip on Qin Xiaoyao’s hand.

“My dear…” he called out guiltily.

Qin Xiaoyao pulled her hand away and lowered her head, refusing to look at Song Rui anymore.

Song Rui panicked.

He wanted to explain, but he realized that no matter what he said, it would seem very weak.

After a long while, Qin Xiaoyao finally raised her head.

“Song Que, don’t do this again. After this time, don’t ever do this again, seriously.” Eventually, Qin Xiaoyao chose to forgive him.

She was a little angry at herself for being such a weakling, but she couldn’t bear to genuinely separate from Song Rui because of this.

Song Rui felt relieved instantly.

He quickly reached out and pulled Qin Xiaoyao into his arms. Then, he hugged her tightly.

It was as if he was afraid that if he let go, the woman in his arms would disappear.

At this moment, the anger in Qin Xiaoyao’s heart was gone.

She would settle for being a weakling then. It would be such a pity to lose such a good husband.

“Enough. If you exert more strength, 1 won’t be able to breathe,” Qin Xiaoyao said. Her tone had regained its lightheartedness.

Song Rui quickly let go of Qin Xiaoyao and turned her face toward himself.

“It’s good that you are not angry anymore, my dear,” he said.

Qin Xiaoyao glanced at Song Rui.

“Mm-hmm,” she mumbled with some displeasure.

Song Rui was delighted.

He then remembered something.

He quickly reached out and took his coat from the bedside.

Following that, he took out a large stack of silver notes.

“This is the most recent income. Keep it safe, my dear.” As he spoke, he handed the stack of silver notes to Qin Xiaoyao.

Qin Xiaoyao glanced at Song Rui and reached out to take it.

She flipped through it and saw the face value of the silver notes.

After that, the little bit of annoyance in her heart disappeared totally.

Forget it. She would let matters rest on account of the fact that her husband had handed over the control of the finances.

Upon seeing this, Song Rui finally smiled.

At the same time, he secretly decided that he had to earn more money in the future to make his wife happy.

“Alright. You’re making it look like 1 only care about your money.” As she held back the joy in her heart, Qin Xiaoyao glanced at Song Rui.

Song Rui understood and pulled Qin Xiaoyao into his arms.

“Of course not.”

“I know you like me for what I am. And 1 also love you deeply, my dear,” he said gently.

If it was in the past, he would have felt like vomiting if he heard such words.

Now that he said it himself, he only thought that this was truly what he felt.

“What a flippant mouth.” Qin Xiaoyao smiled and tapped Song Rui’s lips.

She snuggled into Song Rui’s arms contentedly.

The young couple continued to act lovey-dovey for a while.

“Since you were already in contact with Prince Huaiyin long ago, then I won’t get involved in the plan that the two of you have hatched together.

“However, this time, let’s make it clear upfront. If you have any plans or arrangements, you have to tell me in advance.

“I wasn’t joking when I said not to do it again.” At this point, Qin Xiaoyao’s tone became more serious.

Song Rui’s expression stiffened momentarily.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally answered.

“Alright.”

Forget it. Since things had already come to this, he would let his wife carry out the plan together with him.

If anything happened to his wife, he could just kill the person who harmed her and leave with his wife.

Only then did Qin Xiaoyao feel more at ease.

After thinking for a while, she added, “Since we’re going to do something big, should we make some arrangements for Mother and the others?”

“Mm-hmm,” Song Rui responded.

“Find an excuse and arrange for Big Brother to send Mother and the others back to Mountain Spring Town.

“Let the people from the Warfire team escort them in secret. When they arrive at Mountain Spring Town, keep a portion of the team behind to protect them.”

Qin Xiaoyao was stunned.

“You… know about the Warfire team?” She was a little shocked.

The members of the Warfire team were all experts. It was indeed a good choice to let them escort and protect Mother and the others.

Song Que smiled.

“Of course, I know.

“His Highness has mentioned it to me many times. He is dying to lay his hands on them.”

His wife was indeed amazing in leading troops into battle and training soldiers.

Moreover, his wife was smart too.

She knew how to make the Warfire team her private army, so it was useless for anyone to covet it.

“Hmph! It’s useless for him to covet it,” Qin Xiaoyao snapped in annoyance.

When she thought about how Prince Huaiyin had lied to her time and time again, she could not help but feel angry.

Although she couldn’t bear to be angry at her husband, she had no qualms about being angry at other men.

Song Rui laughed in amusement.

“Alright. Don’t be angry. Previously, it was I who made His Highness promise not to tell you about my whereabouts.”

Qin Xiaoyao looked at Song Rui.

“1 didn’t ask for anything when 1 decided to serve His Highness. Except for this condition,” Song Rui continued.

Qin Xiaoyao was astounded.

A warm sensation flowed through her heart.

“Hmph!” After that, she gave a scornful snort and turned her head away.

This guy did it on purpose.

Song Rui smiled dotingly.

He reached out and pulled Qin Xiaoyao back.

“After this, your husband will tell His Highness to let you participate in the big matter. However, I have a request.”

Qin Xiaoyao was surprised.

She raised her head and looked at Song Rui.

“What request?”

“Don’t be impulsive when handling things. For certain important decisions, you must discuss them with me.”

Qin Xiaoyao thought for a moment.

“Deal.” She nodded in agreement.

A smile spread over Song Rui’s face again.

“Then tomorrow, you can go with me to pick up Shen Lian,” he suddenly said.

Qin Xiaoyao was delighted.

Then, suspicion appeared in her eyes.

“Really?” she asked Song Rui.

“Mm-hmm.” Song Rui smiled and nodded.

Following that, he told Qin Xiaoyao about his plan.

“Since you want to help, come out in the open.

“If you save me and Shen Lian, you will become the benefactor of the Prime Minister’s residence. I believe that old fox will also be very happy to befriend a new upstart of the Imperial Court like you.”

Qin Xiaoyao turned her eyes around and a wicked smile appeared on her face.

“Deal! I’m the best when it comes to saving the damsel in distress.”

At that juncture, she would send a few members of the Warfire team to pretend to be bandits, and she would show up to help Song Rui’s group chase the bandits away.

A delicate lady like Shen Lian would definitely be deeply grateful to her.

Song Rui was once again amused by Qin Xiaoyao’s expression.

“You’re so naughty.” He couldn’t resist reaching out to scratch Qin Xiaoyao’s nose.

Qin Xiaoyao retaliated.

Following that, two of them very quickly began to fool around.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Song Rui packed up and set off from the Prime Minister’s residence to pick up Shen Lian from the manor.

When he reached the manor, Shen Lian was already waiting eagerly.

When she saw Song Rui arriving, she went up to him with a smile.

“Young Miss, sorry to keep you waiting.

“If your luggage is already packed, I will get the servants to carry it into the carriage,” Song Rui said to Shen Lian before she could speak.

“Thank you, Lord Song. I don’t have much luggage,” Shen Lian replied with a blushing face.

“No problem. Minister Shen has already ordered the caretaker to make the necessary purchases. When Young Miss returns to the residence, everything will be in order.

“If there is anything lacking, Young Miss can tell the caretaker. The caretaker will take care of it,” Song Rui said.

Shen Lian felt more at ease.

She still wanted to talk to Song Rui.

However, Song Rui had already turned around and ordered the servants to move the luggage.

When she saw this, Shen Lian could only give up.

Soon, all the luggage was loaded onto the carriage.

Shen Lian finally seized the opportunity to approach Song Rui to thank him.

She also invited Song Rui to sit in the same horse carriage as her.

Song Rui frowned in his heart, feeling very reluctant..