Standing at the door, Ye Yanbin watched the happy figures of the two, a layer of mist rising in his eyes as he turned away in disappointment. At night, Chu Haoxuan lay in bed, holding Shen Ningxuan in his arms, feeling incredibly happy. "Didn't you say you'd be in the army for a month? Why are you back today?" Shen Ningxuan nestled beside Chu Haoxuan and asked. "How can I be at ease staying outside when my woman is suffering at home?" Chu Haoxuan said indifferently. "I haven't suffered much, these past few days have been pretty good," Shen Ningxuan felt that apart from this morning's incident, the other days had been fine, without any suffering. "Being hit by Chu Yanan and you call that pretty good?" Chu Haoxuan said sternly, wondering how this woman could be so foolish, not even knowing how to protect herself. "She was just an accident, I didn't even know where she was when I came back to the family compound this morning," Shen Ningxuan explained. "But you didn't let her hit you either. No one dares to touch the woman of Chu Haoxuan," Chu Haoxuan declared as if giving an order. "Chu Haoxuan, are you protecting me?" Shen Ningxuan suddenly felt a thrill in her heart. Could this be the feeling of happiness?

I seem to have felt a hint of happiness. 'Well, you are my woman, of course, I will protect you,' Chu Haoxuan said, holding Shen Ningxuan tightly. Although he couldn't say the words 'I love you', she had completely taken over his heart. Shen Ningxuan didn't speak, but her heart was warm. It had been a long time since she felt this way. She almost forgot what happiness felt like. She had once experienced the kindness of Ye Yanbin, but that was a long time ago. Yuwen Ye had also been kind to her, but Brother Yuwen hadn't been by her side for a long time. Now, the man beside her made her heart stir again. Could it be that she should open her heart to him? 'By the way,' Shen Ningxuan suddenly thought of something and asked, 'Why did you cancel Ye Yanbin's qualification to run for governor? He is your nephew.' 'Who asked him to pester you non-stop,' Chu Haoxuan said, then suddenly lowered his head, looking at Shen Ningxuan as if warning, and said sternly, 'You can't follow him. You are my legal wife, not allowed to leave my sight.' 'Chu Haoxuan, what do you mean by not allowed to leave your sight?' Shen Ningxuan said angrily, this man was too domineering, wasn't he? 'What do you think?' After saying that, Chu Haoxuan turned over and pressed on Shen Ningxuan. Shen Ningxuan suddenly felt an ominous premonition, 'Chu Haoxuan, what are you going to do?' 'What else can be done at night?'

"Chu Haoxuan retorted. "Chu Haoxuan, you bastard." As soon as Shen Ningxuan finished speaking, she felt completely restrained, with no chance to resist, at the mercy of the person on top of her as they began to torment her. The entire room was filled with a warm aura. In the morning, Shen Ningxuan opened her eyes to find the devilish Chu Haoxuan looking at her seriously. "What are you doing?" Shen Ningxuan asked. "What do you think? Your sleeping posture is so ugly," Chu Haoxuan said with a smile, his heart brimming with warm happiness. With this woman by his side, he felt a warmth he had never experienced before. "If it's ugly, why do you have to look? Go away," Shen Ningxuan said, then turned over, her back to Chu Haoxuan. But Chu Haoxuan hugged her from behind, "Even if it's ugly, I'll still look, because you are my woman." "Chu Haoxuan, do you need to emphasize that every time?" Shen Ningxuan said. Ever since she got married, she had accepted that even if there was no love between her and Chu Haoxuan, she was still his wife. "Remember what I say, no communication with Ye Yanbin," Chu Haoxuan said sternly. "Okay, I promise you," Shen Ningxuan said readily, then suddenly turned around, staring into Chu Haoxuan's eyes seriously, "Then can you stop targeting Ye Yanbin and give him the nomination for governor?" "Are you pleading for him?" Chu Haoxuan was a bit angry. "No, I just think it's unnecessary. Since there's nothing between me and Ye Yanbin, why do you have to do this?"

“If you do this, people will only think there's something between Ye Yanbin and me," Shen Ningxuan said, truly not wanting any association with Ye Yanbin. Chu Haoxuan saw from Shen Ningxuan's eyes that there was no place for Ye Yanbin in her heart. Chu Haoxuan didn't speak. Shen Ningxuan knew that Chu Haoxuan's silence meant agreement and smiled happily, "Don't you have to go back to the troops today?" "I don't have to for the next few days," Chu Haoxuan said, wondering what this woman was up to. "Alright then, it's the weekend today, accompany me shopping. Ling Wei has been particularly busy recently and can't keep me company, so you'll just have to endure it and join me," Shen Ningxuan's words sounded like a request, yet also like a command. "Women are really troublesome," Chu Haoxuan tossed out. "Chu Haoxuan, are you looking down on me?" Shen Ningxuan asked angrily. "No," seeing Shen Ningxuan angry, Chu Haoxuan quickly said, "I'll accompany you, whatever you want, I'll buy it for you." Only then did Shen Ningxuan smile satisfactorily. "But first, let's have a mandarin duck bath." Before Shen Ningxuan could react, Chu Haoxuan picked her up and headed to the bathroom. At the shopping plaza, Shen Ningxuan, in high spirits, linked arms with Chu Haoxuan for a walk, just like she usually did with Xia Lingwei. She tried on clothes she liked and bought those that fit, since it was Chu Haoxuan paying, she didn't feel any pain about spending money. Chu Haoxuan watched Shen Ningxuan shopping with great enthusiasm, already exhausted himself, yet this woman was still so lively, truly puzzled by what women think.

Although there was a bit of complaint in his heart, what overwhelmed it was happiness. To be able to accompany this woman shopping, to see her smile happily, was such a blissful thing. Chu Haoxuan had a thought in his heart, hoping that his love could make this woman forget all the past pains and spend the happy times ahead with him. Chu Haoxuan carried the shopping bags with both hands, while Shen Ningxuan contentedly linked her arm with his, and the two walked out of the shopping plaza. As Chu Haoxuan and Shen Ningxuan passed by Qiao Yuzhen, they didn't notice her at all. Qiao Yuzhen's fierce gaze fell on the two, only withdrawing it after their figures disappeared into the distance. "Sister Yuzhen, that seems to be your little daughter, right? I heard she married into the Chu family. Look how happy they are, and that child from the Chu family is also very handsome. I heard he's also top-notch in ability," a wealthy lady beside Qiao Yuzhen said. "Yes, look at all the things they bought. The young master of the Chu family treats Miss Shen quite well," another wealthy lady traveling with Qiao Yuzhen said. "Isn't that so? I think Miss Shen is living the good life. The Chu family's influence is well-known in our aristocratic circle. Now that the young master of the Chu family is so kind to Miss Shen, she must be very much loved in the Chu family." "Exactly, exactly." All the idle gossip reached Qiao Yuzhen's ears, filling her with anger. How could Shen Ningxuan live well? Does someone with such a lowly fate deserve to live an upper-class life?

Our Yu Jin is the one who deserves to live a noble life, not Shen Ningxuan. Why should she? Qiao Yuzhen angrily greeted several wealthy ladies she was with, claiming she wasn't feeling well, and then went home. Back at home, Qiao Yuzhen immediately woke up the lazy Shen Yujin, pulled her to sit on the living room sofa, and discussed Shen Yujin's marriage with Shen Shaohui. 'Yu Jin, I think you need to organize your wedding with Ye Yanbin right away,' Qiao Yuzhen said angrily, 'You don't know that cheap woman Shen Ningxuan, today she was shopping with Chu Haoxuan, her face smiling like a flower, and Chu Haoxuan even bought her a lot of things. My friends all saw it and were praising Shen Ningxuan. I wished I could have slapped Shen Ningxuan twice at that moment. How can that cheap life of hers still be loved by someone?' Speaking of Shen Ningxuan, the anger in Shen Yujin's heart rose. Since childhood, she had been compared with Shen Ningxuan. Now, because Shen Ningxuan married a rich and powerful man, she could enjoy wealth and honor. No, she must marry better than her. Why can she always meet good men? Qiao Yuzhen suddenly grabbed Shen Yujin's hand, 'Yu Jin, you must hurry up and discuss with Ye Yanbin to hold your wedding. Once you're married and Ye Yanbin becomes the governor, you'll be the governor's wife. Then you'll have everything you want.'

Qiao Yuzhen felt very pleasant whenever she thought of these matters. Her daughter was able to marry into the Ye family, which was a good match in terms of social status. Moreover, the Ye family was well-known and respected in this city, so her daughter would not have to suffer after marrying into their family. 'Yes, don't worry, Mom, I will discuss with the Ye family tomorrow. Auntie Ye likes me so much, she should listen to my opinions,' Shen Yujin said, while scheming in her mind about the next steps. She absolutely could not lose to Shen Ningxuan; she had never lost since childhood, and she couldn't lose in this either. 'Yes, my daughter is the best. When you marry into the Ye family, remember to come back and visit your dad and me often,' Qiao Yuzhen said earnestly. 'Of course, Mom, I will definitely come back to see you and Dad often,' Shen Yujin replied happily. Shen Shaohui also felt that it was time to proceed with his daughter's marriage. With the second daughter already married off, if the eldest daughter remained unmarried, people might think there was something wrong with her. 'Yujin, you don't need to go to the company to work during this period. I will arrange for someone to handle your work. You just communicate with the Ye family and prepare for your wedding,' Shen Shaohui said. 'Okay, thank you, Dad,' Shen Yujin replied with a beaming smile, her heart already brimming with joy. In the family compound, Shen Ningxuan walked into the Chu family's living room, arm in arm with Chu Haoxuan, with the old master still sitting in the highest seat. Shen Ningxuan and Chu Haoxuan approached the old master, and Chu Haoxuan respectfully called out, 'Grandpa.' Shen Ningxuan also politely said, 'Grandpa.'

"En," Chu Chengbi nodded, this beloved grandson and granddaughter-in-law truly were dear to him, "Take a seat, your sister's family is here today as well." Chu Haoxuan and Shen Ningxuan glanced at Chu Yanan and Ye Yanbin, with Shen Yujin standing beside Ye Yanbin. Shen Ningxuan's gaze met Shen Yujin's, and Shen Yujin's eyes seemed to pierce through Shen Ningxuan. Chu Haoxuan had no intention of greeting Chu Yanan, and seeing that Chu Haoxuan said nothing, Shen Ningxuan also remained silent, standing by Chu Haoxuan's side.