The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Chapter 276 The apple of your eye

Shen Yan smiled slightly and gently pushed the purse back from her father's hand: "Dad, I really don't need it. It's not because I'm worried that Yun Feng will know, but we really don't need anything now. Don't give us money anymore in the future. Go home and spend more time with your brother and let him go out and play more. I will come back to see you often."

Shen Daping looked at his daughter, his eyes flashing with a trance, as if he was recalling something, and finally slowly put away the purse. "Yan'er, you have really grown up, and you are becoming more and more like your mother." He sighed and asked in a low voice: "Are you and Yunfeng...doing well? How is your relationship?"

Shen Yan felt a little confused. Why did his father suddenly ask this?

Shen Daping cleared his throat, as if he was choosing his words. He looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then lowered his voice: "If you're unhappy, we can get a divorce. But if you two are in love, Dad won't force a couple to separate. Anyway, you have to remember that he promised me that he would only marry you in this life. It's his blessing that you like him."

At this point, he continued in a firm tone: "Even if Yun Feng becomes a high official in the future, he must love you like his own baby. If he breaks his oath, we will leave. The apple of our Shen family's eye is worthy of even the emperor."

Shen Yan finally understood why the original body was so confident. All this was because she had a father who always stood behind her and supported her unconditionally!

She secretly wondered, how could a small boss who runs a rice and grain store have the courage and confidence to speak such a bold and heroic words? The book did not mention the final outcome of the original father, but she guessed that with Song Yunfeng's character, he would not easily let go of anyone who hurt Yan'er.

"It's your own business, so just make your own decision. No matter what your decision is, Dad will support you!" As soon as Shen Daping said this, it was as if a heavy burden was lifted off his shoulders. He gave the choice to his daughter and he no longer worried about it.

Shen Yan got on the carriage, and the young apprentice who was driving the carriage, fearing Shen Yan's majesty, whipped the whip fiercely, and the carriage left in a hurry, leaving Shen Yan standing there alone with a complicated expression.

Behind the door, a small figure quickly slipped into the house. "Brother! Your uncle-in-law wants you and your sister-in-law to divorce!" Yuanyuan's voice sounded hurriedly.

Song Yunfeng was stunned for a moment. After he reacted, he asked incredulously: "Did you hear it wrong?"

He didn't realize that if it were him in the past, he would have immediately blamed Yuanyuan for meddling in his affairs. But this time, he didn't.

"No, my uncle-in-law really said that. He also said that the treasure of our Shen family is worthy even of the emperor." Yuanyuan's tone was extremely serious.

Song Yunfeng's eyes became deep. His father-in-law would never say such a thing for no reason. It must be Yan'er who brought it up first. How could she have such an idea and want to divorce?

"Brother, don't divorce me. I like this sister-in-law."

Yuanyuan's words made Song Yunfeng's heart tighten, especially the word "this", as if to say that the sister-in-law in front of him was different from before.

"Why add 'this'? Is she different from the previous one?" Song Yunfeng was puzzled. How could Yuanyuan, at such a young age, be able to see the difference?

Yuanyuan tilted her head and thought for a while, her young face full of confusion: "I don't know how to explain it, I just feel that the sister-in-law now is different from the previous one. I was scared when I saw the previous one, but not the current one. She is always smiling, and when she smiles, I feel like she is a completely different person."

She may not be able to describe this feeling in accurate words, but this is probably what “appearance reflects the heart” means. If a person is kind-hearted, his appearance will appear gentle and kind.

Song Yunfeng gently touched Yuanyuan's head and said in a gentle voice: "Don't tell anyone else about this, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings. Don't worry, we will not separate, she will always be your sister-in-law."

She didn't despise him for what he did, but she just lacked the affection between husband and wife. Perhaps, it was just because they hadn't spent enough time together. It didn't matter, as long as he knew what was going on, he would take his time, step by step... to win her heart!

Yuanyuan felt relieved when she heard this and ran out of the door happily. Zhao asked for a few amulets from the City God Temple, one for each child. Yige'er and Yuanyuan's were small and could be hung around the neck, while Shenyan and Song Yunfeng's were carefully tied around the waist.

Shen Yan looked at the pattern embroidered on the red silk and couldn't help but think of the "amulet" her grandfather gave her before he died. Strictly speaking, it was just a dark jade-like stone, not a real amulet.

It was engraved with intricate patterns and was put on her by her grandfather himself. Until the last moment of his life, his eyes never left the stone.

Since then, she has been wearing it close to her body, as if her grandfather's care will always be with her.

However, now she has traveled to another world, and everything in the past has become a cloud of smoke. Tears welled up in the corners of Shen Yan's eyes, and her heart was filled with gratitude: "Thank you, mother."

She carefully tied the amulet around her waist, feeling this ordinary yet deep maternal love, with a warm feeling surging in her heart.

Zhao's heart trembled slightly, fearing that this sudden kindness would be misunderstood. Her brows were furrowed like a stream that had not thawed in winter. However, when she saw that her daughter-in-law accepted it calmly, her worry gradually melted away like thin ice blown by the spring breeze.

The haze caused by the groundless gossip among neighbors that had accumulated on the road disappeared without a trace at this moment, like morning mist meeting the warm sun.

In the kitchen, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were like pianists who had collaborated for many years. Without much words, they just used the spatulas and seasoning bottles in their hands to perform a symphony of food in tacit harmony.

Soon, the aroma of the braised pork sneaked out from the cracks in the kitchen, like an invisible silk thread, entangling the entire courtyard, making the air around it sweet and warm.

Song Yuanyi seemed to always be so thick-skinned, and he came uninvited again.

As he walked into the courtyard, his eyes were immediately attracted by the sumptuous dishes on the table: golden roast chicken, plump white rice, tempting eggs, and the mouth-watering braised pork. Such delicacies can only be enjoyed by the rich families in the city, and he was puzzled. Then, rumors about his former employer's unfortunate experience swirled in his mind.

Song Yuanyi was secretly shocked that Lin Ge'er actually had such a strong backer! He regretted that he was so eager to draw a line in the past, which made him look heartless and disloyal. His wife's guess was indeed correct. The mere fifty taels of silver was not a loan, but a generous gift from others! Otherwise, how could he be so generous and fill the table with fish and meat?