After chatting with Xun Ying, Wen Yu left home again. She symbolically bought some gifts for the Wen family, and then went to a tailor shop to pick out a set of men's clothing. Although Pei Shen mostly acted like a normal person these days, Wen Yu knew clearly in her heart that the outburst today was his true nature.
However, no matter what, she had to carry out her plan.
She couldn't give Pei Shen too much time to calm down. If he realized her abnormality, all her previous efforts would be in vain.
Pei Shen was not stupid.
On the contrary, he was shrewd enough and good at biding his time.
Fortunately, he was also an ordinary person who could be dominated by emotions.
As long as she offered enough incentives, she was confident that she could drown him in his dreams while he was indulging in them.
Such an ending was already merciful enough for him.
【Tsk, it's just clothes. When I die, there will still be people to dress me in new ones!】
【Another day of envying Little Dog Pei. I really want to be a bird that can poop on Little Dog Pei's head!】
【Above, you're not nice!】
"A Shen, when I was out shopping, I saw this suit of clothes. I thought you would look really good in it. Do you want to try it on?" Wen Yu walked into the study timidly, holding the newly - bought clothes.
With her head bowed, she looked helpless and cautious, like a child who had done something wrong and was pleading for forgiveness.
Seeing that Pei Shen didn't respond immediately, she lowered her head even more. "I didn't mean what I said just now. I was just too impatient. Please don't be angry with me, okay?"
Wen Yu's tears seemed to be of little value in front of these men. As soon as she lifted her eyes, the tears streamed down in strings.
She sobbed as she walked to the desk, gently tugging at Pei Shen's sleeve. Her voice was choked with sobs. "You said you would never leave me. You won't go back on your word, right?"
"You also promised to accompany me back to the Wen family. Will you wear this and accompany me to the banquet tomorrow?"
Pei Shen still stared at the memorials in front of him without responding, as if he was still lost in the argument and hadn't come to his senses.
Seeing this, Wen Yu sobbed even louder. She snatched the pen from Pei Shen's hand and then wrapped her arms around his neck, helplessly leaning into his arms.
"A Shen, please look at me. It was my fault for saying those things. I'm scared when you ignore me..." Wen Yu did her best to please the man in front of her, as if she had completely cast aside her last bit of dignity.
Seeing this, Pei Shen's pupils trembled slightly. He instinctively pulled Wen Yu's outer robe closer, looking a bit shocked. "Who taught you to do this?"
Wen Yu had never been so proactive in front of him.
Even when she had shown favor before, there had always been a sense of reluctance.
Although Pei Shen knew what she had been through, the reserve of a noble lady had never completely left her.
When had she ever offered herself like this?
"Don't you like it?" Wen Yu looked even more panicked. She quickly pulled away from Pei Shen and fumbled to tidy up her clothes. But the more anxious she was, the more mistakes she made.
Finally, she simply sat down on the ground in despair, smiling bitterly. "In the past, when the Third Prince was unhappy, I did this and he would be happy. I thought you would be happy too. I'm sorry. It's all my fault..."
"He made you please him like this?!" Pei Shen's voice was low, with a hint of anger.
But this time, Wen Yu's mood remained unchanged.
She knew clearly that Pei Shen's anger was not directed at her.
"This is nothing compared to what else he did... " Wen Yu instinctively wanted to complain, but swallowed her words at the last moment. She forced a smile. "It's too embarrassing. I can't bring myself to say it."
Actually, Pei Shen could more or less guess without Wen Yu saying it.
He knew something about Ji Yunqing's preferences in bed matters. But seeing Wen Yu do this in front of him was different from just imagining it.
Pei Shen had originally thought that it would be a happy thing to be flattered by Wen Yu one day. But when he thought that these actions were learned from pain and fear, he couldn't smile at all.
Wen Yu had always been like a holy and untouchable moon in front of him.
How could she be like those women in the brothels, currying favor with others?
At least, she shouldn't do this in front of him.
"Are you afraid of me?" Pei Shen rarely called her without using the title "Sister - in - law". There was pain and regret in his eyes, and his tone was very serious.
It was his fault.
He knew Wen Yu was timid. How could he have scared her like that just now?
He had finally won Wen Yu's heart.
If he had to go back to the situation where he could only possess her by force, what was the difference between him and Ji Yunqing?
"I'm not afraid of you, A Shen. It's just that the way you looked just now was a bit like..." Wen Yu didn't finish her sentence. She tentatively looked at Pei Shen's expression and gritted her teeth, reluctant to say that name.
Pei Shen now thought he was much better than Ji Yunqing.
How could he accept being equated with that bastard in Wen Yu's heart?
His face darkened instantly, but then quickly relaxed. "It's my fault. I don't know why I got so angry just now. I couldn't control myself, so I treated you like that. It's my mistake. Sister - in - law, don't be afraid. It won't happen again."
As he apologized, he got up, pulled Wen Yu up, and hugged her in his arms.
Only then did he have time to look at the clothes placed on one side. "Did Sister - in - law buy this for me specially? It's very nice."
"Then will you wear this and accompany me to the Wen family banquet? This suit will definitely suit you very well." Wen Yu introduced it excitedly. Then she looked at Pei Shen's expression again and flattered him. "I've never given clothes to Pei Qing. You're the only one I've given clothes to. Really!"
With her cautious addition...
The self - blame in Pei Shen's eyes deepened.
Yes, from Wen Yu's perspective, what she said was not wrong.
Pei Qing had let him down, but Wen Yu was still Pei Qing's wife in name.
She came from the Wen family, a family of noble scholars for generations. Her father, Wen Xun, was even one of the Three Dukes. With her upbringing, brotherly love and respect were the norm in the world.
It was the Pei family that was too corrupt.
"Sister - in - law, you don't need to explain. It's my fault. I'm not blessed enough to marry you as my main wife." Pei Shen said, as if to comfort himself.
Fortunately, Pei Qing was already dead.
As long as this nominal husband was gone, Wen Yu would be his woman. Why should he care about other things?
Anyway, even when Pei Qing was still alive, he had done things he should and shouldn't have done.
Wen Yu's virginity was left for him, and her heart was his too.
As long as he could gain a firm foothold in the court, her body would also belong only to him.
All he needed was to be patient for the time being.
As long as he could reach a high position, whether he wanted to inherit two family lines or marry Wen Yu with the full wedding ceremony, no one would dare to say a word.
"A Shen, you've probably been too tired recently. I know you didn't mean it." Wen Yu patiently comforted him. Then she worriedly said, "But now that I've already submitted to the Third Prince, is he still making things difficult for you? If so, wouldn't all my sacrifices be in vain and not help you at all?"
Xun Ying had already told her that the Luoshen Poison had indeed started to take effect.
It was time to slowly close the net and launch a full - scale attack.