“I guarantee I’m completely healthy.” I was angry, and my hand instinctively reached for the broom under the table. “Your Majesty should visit a medical clinic,” An Jin’s clear voice came from behind him. “Coming to the study won’t solve any problems.” Yan Or’s expression turned cold as he turned sideways. “An Daren arrives quite quickly.” “Likewise,” An Jin stepped forward, his eyes like a cold pond, mouth curling into an evil smile. “Your Majesty is adept at seizing opportunities.” Yan Or flashed a radiant smile. “Thirteen, I’ll come again another day.” Before I could respond, An Jin said: “If nothing urgent, Your Majesty should not come. It may provoke gossip, making the people of Qi Country think Your Majesty has improper designs on my wife.” Yan Or remained calm. As he passed An Jin, he paused briefly, speaking sincerely: “An Daren, some matters are best addressed early. If not treated, one might waste their prime years.” An Jin lowered his head. “Your Majesty is still dealing with your own affairs yet is concerned about my household. I’m truly touched.” Yan Or chuckled and leisurely departed. An Jin turned to me. I shuddered and tugged my earlobe, finding my voice trembling: “It’s not me…” “Not you?” he maintained his smile. “It’s me. A hidden illness? When did I not know I had such an illness?”
” “Well—this is quite complicated to explain—” I smiled apologetically, noticing the “Ritual and Music” book, which I quickly stuffed under the table. “In any case, there was just a misunderstanding between us…”
“What misunderstanding could you possibly have with him?” My husband, annoyed by the former rival’s arrogance, looked at me with anger.
Just as I was at a loss for words, Que’er led Yuanxiao into the room. Lately, I had entrusted Yuanxiao’s walking to Que’er. However, Yuanxiao was clingy and always eager to rush toward the study when we went out, just to see me and have me rub its belly. After a few times, I asked Que’er to bring Yuanxiao to me every evening, and they’d return home together when the study closed.
