The man's broad palm gathered strength as it rubbed against the scalp through the hair. It felt like a lingering blade out of nowhere, making half of Qu Yue's body go stiff.
She tugged at the corner of her mouth. "N-no, it's not."
Wen Wuyou bent his knuckles and tapped gently on Qu Yue's forehead.
Then he turned his head. His upturned fox - like eyes swept over the sink. "Oh, did you cook something?"
Although it was an inquiring tone laced with a smile, there was an inexplicable chill in it.
Qu Yue nodded slowly.
Mu Wang shook off the foam. His well - defined hands dipped into the clean water to wash.
His almond - shaped eyes were filled with dissatisfaction as he stared at Qu Yue. "Don't indulge him."
"What does it matter to him if you cook for me?"
Wen Wuyou let out a soft laugh. "Young Master Mu's words are really heart - wrenching."
"I just feel bad for Yue'er having to cook."
Qu Yue didn't know why the two of them suddenly clashed. She quickly shook her head and retorted. "It's... it's okay."
She said this to avoid further deterioration of the conflict.
Unexpectedly, it made Wen Wuyou wipe the smile off his lips.
He twirled the folding fan in his hand. A hint of harshness appeared on his charming face. "Does Yue'er like being a slave to others so much?"
Qu Yue stared wide - eyed.
Such an offensive remark made the hand hanging by her side clench tightly.
Qu Yue's throat tightened. Her heavy breathing was filled with anger. Her petite body heaved violently. "General Wen, I respect you as a warrior who defends the country, but please show me the respect I deserve!"
Wen Wuyou leaned closer to Qu Yue and clicked his tongue. "So I'm not respecting you now."
"What if I spread the word about the inappropriate behavior between the younger brother - in - law and the sister - in - law in the kitchen?"
"What will you do to me?"
His voice was already deeper than Mu Wang's. At that moment, it was tinged with seriousness, creating an inexplicable chill.
Qu Yue immediately spoke up in defense. "We didn't behave inappropriately!"
At this moment, she still foolishly explained. "There was foam on Mu Wang's forehead. I was just helping."
But who would listen?
Mu Wang glared at Wen Wuyou with angry eyes.
He casually shook his hands, and the water droplets splashed on Wen Wuyou's face. "There's no point explaining to him."
"Let's go."
Saying that, he made a move to grab Qu Yue's slender wrist and leave.
But Qu Yue suddenly became stubborn. She took a step back to avoid Mu Wang's hand. "It was just a misunderstanding from General Wen. Why should we leave?"
She didn't like to explain usually, but today's situation was different.
If Wen Wuyou really spread the rumor outside, she might very well be drowned in a pig cage!
This absolutely couldn't happen!
Qu Yue stared with her moist eyes. Her back was straight. "General Wen, you should apologize to me!"
She looked open and above - board, without a trace of guilt as if her secret had been exposed.
On the contrary, Mu Wang seemed too eager to leave, as if there was really something going on.
Hearing Qu Yue's words, Wen Wuyou's muddled mind gradually calmed down.
He squinted his eyes and glanced at Mu Wang's hand hanging in mid - air.
So, it's just your one - sided infatuation.
Qu Yue has no feelings for you at all.
He let out a soft laugh. His gaze fell back on Qu Yue's face. "Sorry, I misunderstood you."
Pink circles spread across her pouting cheeks. She put her hands on her hips.
After hearing Wen Wuyou's sudden apology, she stared blankly.
The apology came so suddenly.
"It's... it's okay..." She stammered for a long time. Her long eyelashes fluttered like feathers. "Maybe you just misunderstood."
"Yeah."
He nodded slightly. With a sly smile on his lips, he leaned closer to Mu Wang. "Young Master Mu, after all, you and Qu Yue have different identities. How about I do it?"
Mu Wang immediately stepped back. "Don't touch me!"
Didn't he know he had a cleanliness fetish!
Wen Wuyou's hand was dodged. He casually raised the other hand and shrugged helplessly at Qu Yue.
It was as if he was saying, Look, kids are just so moody.
This action of his was like adding fuel to the fire.
Mu Wang, who was already furious because of the interruption, was like an enraged hound at that moment. He bared his teeth and swung a punch at Wen Wuyou.
Qu Yue immediately grabbed him. "Mu Wang!"
"General Wen didn't do it on purpose. Let it go."
Mu Wang suddenly turned his head. His dark almond - shaped eyes were filled with unbelievable hurt. "You're taking his side?"
This heart - touching question scared Qu Yue into shaking her head quickly.
"N-no, I'm not."
"I'm just afraid you'll get into trouble."
This sincere answer from the bottom of her heart was like a gentle breeze and fine rain, extinguishing the raging fire in Mu Wang's head.
Mu Wang straightened his back instantly.
He raised his eyebrows and looked at Wen Wuyou. Look, she cares so much about me. She's afraid I'll cause trouble.
Wen Wuyou didn't take this childish provocation to heart at all.
He snapped the folding fan shut. "It turns out Yue'er cares so much about her younger brother - in - law."
Qu Yue answered seriously. "I don't want you to get beaten either."
Wen Wuyou lowered his head. His fringe couldn't hide the charm in his eyes. "If he beats me, will you feel bad?"
"Yes." Qu Yue tried to appease both of them. "If either of you gets hurt, Mu Yuan will be sad."
"If he's sad, I'll be unhappy too."
Mu Wang and Wen Wuyou: "..."
It turned out that her concern was based on Mu Yuan.
"You two might as well go out first." Qu Yue picked up the bowls in the sink. "I'll come out after I wash them."
Since she had said so, it was inappropriate for the two of them to stay any longer.
As soon as they stepped out of the kitchen door, Wen Wuyou concealed the tenderness in his eyes.
He took the initiative to walk in front of Mu Wang, walking backwards. "Young Master Mu's attitude has changed quite quickly."
"A few days ago, you still wanted to take someone's life. Now you're even helping wash the dishes."
"What about you?" Mu Wang was not to be outdone. "General Wen, who has always been lingering in the land of romance, why have you been staying at my Mu family for this period of time?"
Wen Wuyou's lips turned cold. A half - revealed unspeakable secret was tightly closed again.
He replied in a deep voice. "Cultivating my body and mind."
Mu Wang retorted bluntly. "Then there will be a large number of girls in the capital who will be heart - broken."
The tense atmosphere between the two of them came over like a storm. Even the plants in the courtyard trembled their leaves in fear, as if screaming in fright.
"No." Wen Wuyou looked up at the sky. "I don't plan to get married. Where does the heart - break come from?"
To him, Qu Yue was just a beautiful puppet.
He would just play with her when he was in the mood.
Moreover, the feeling of snatching someone else's thing was always so satisfying.
"General Wen, a promise must be kept."
Wen Wuyou shrugged indifferently. "Naturally."
He squinted his eyes. The scene he saw just now appeared in his mind. "Then it seems that Young Master Mu wants to break the agreement."
Even he didn't notice the jealousy in his words.
Mu Wang stopped in his tracks.
A young man's pride was more important than anything. Being sized up and judged by Wen Wuyou's teasing gaze, he immediately stammered a denial.
"How... how could that be?"
Wen Wuyou's gaze fell on the charming figure walking out of the kitchen. He smiled and asked further. "Then what was that just now?"
"A strategy."
"If I let Qu Yue lower her guard and then take her life, isn't it easier?"
This confident statement was heard clearly by Qu Yue.
She had just finished washing the dishes and was about to return to the courtyard. Seeing the two of them not far away, she originally wanted to go up and say hello, but she heard the news that Mu Wang wanted to kill her.
Her whole body suddenly turned cold.