Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 243: Scumbag Husband

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Scumbag Husband

Mu Yunlie’s smile suddenly froze.

Lady Yan tiptoed up, excitedly cupped his face, "Let me take a closer look!"

Just now in the banquet hall, she had worn a mask and didn’t dare to make eye contact with Mu Yunlie.

Now that she took a good look, she realized that looking at Mu Yunlie’s eyes, he really did resemble the Commander!

Mu Yunlie quickly took off the mask.

"Don’t take it off, let me look again."

"You answer my question from earlier, then I’ll let you see to your heart’s content," Mu Yunlie said.

Lady Yan dismissed, "If you’re not going to let me look, forget it. No matter how much you look like him, you’re just a counterfeit, not the real thing, nothing worth seeing."

Mu Yunlie: "..."

Lady Yan continued to walk ahead.

Mu Yunlie was momentarily stunned.

So, even if she noticed the resemblance between himself and the Commander, she never suspected they were the same person?

Mu Yunlie relaxed and caught up, asking his question again: "If you’re not jealous, then why are you angry?"

Lady Yan frowned slightly; why had he become so talkative?

She huffed, "Yes! I am angry that you were close with that girl named Lina, but not because I’m jealous. It’s because I’m worried you fooling around will make my brother think I’ve chosen a fickle scumbag for a husband!"

"I wasn’t being close with her, and I certainly wasn’t fooling around or being fickle."

"I saw it with my own eyes, she was practically glued to you! And you didn’t even try to keep your distance!"

"You saw wrong, it was an optical illusion," Mu Yunlie said, holding back a laugh.

"Anyway, next time my brother and sister-in-law are around, you’re not allowed to do that again!"

After that, Lady Yan stopped paying attention to Mu Yunlie.

But she had to thank that girl named Lina for giving her an excuse to leave.

Continuing to dance with Mu Yunlie while wearing a mask, she was really worried he would recognize her.

After returning to her room to wash up, Lady Yan lay in bed and said to Mu Yunlie, "I told my brother at the masquerade that we’ll head back tomorrow afternoon."

"Weren’t we supposed to enjoy a few more days?"

"It’s enough; there are things to do back home, and we can’t delay dealing with the poison inside you any longer."

Didn’t he know he had suffered another episode last night?

"It’s fine," Mu Yunlie said, "If you miss your brother, we can stay another couple of days."

"No more playing, we return tomorrow. Let’s sleep," Lady Yan turned over and pulled the blanket over her head.

Wouldn’t he suffer another episode tonight?

If these frequent episodes continued, not only would the poison not kill him, but she would also be tormented to death by him.

They spent the night peacefully.

The next day, after saying goodbye to Yan Yao and his wife, they boarded the airship and left the Morris Empire.

Andelle had prepared many local specialties from the Morris Empire for them, and they returned to Lady Yan’s villa with bags big and small.

Aunt Xue happily greeted them, "Miss, how is the young master doing? Did you enjoy your trip?"

"My brother is doing well, he even prepared a gift for you," Lady Yan looked back at Mu Yunlie, "Husband, hand Aunt Xue that red bag, that’s the gift my brother prepared for Aunt Xue."

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Mu Yunlie smiling and suddenly realized something was amiss.

Only then did she remember that it had become a habit to call him "husband" these past few days.

Aunt Xue came forward to take the bag, her eyes also hiding a smile.

It seemed that this trip to the Morris Empire had brought a qualitative leap in the feelings between the young miss and her son-in-law!

Lady Yan was quite embarrassed and quickly said to Mu Yunlie: "Right, didn’t you have important things to do? Just leave the stuff on the ground, you better get busy."

Mu Yunlie was puzzled.

When had he said he had important things to do?

She was clearly hastening his departure.

Yan Qianyi urged him again, "Go on, don’t waste any time."

Mu Yunlie put down the things in his hands, "Then I’m leaving. Once your order is ready, I’ll bring it over."

Yan Qianyi nodded without looking at Mu Yunlie again.

After Mu Yunlie left, Aunt Xue approached curiously, "Did the son-in-law order a diamond ring for Miss?"

"What diamond ring?"

"The wedding ring, of course. You two have been married for so long, you should have a diamond ring by now."

"No, it’s something else."

On the way back, she said she would administer the acupuncture once the silver needles were made.

Mu Yunlie then said to leave the silver needles to him, and he would find someone to make them.

"It’s strange indeed," Aunt Xue said, puzzled. "The Old Madam was so anxious to arrange your wedding ceremony before, but there’s been no mention of it lately."

"Aunt Xue, you should take a look at the gifts my brother sent you. The rest is all food—you can put it in the refrigerator. I’ll go back to my room to clean up."

Yan Qianyi carried two large bags of clothes that Andelle had given her upstairs.

Ever since the Old Madam met Nangong Jie, she hadn’t brought up the wedding again, nor had she visited in a while.

The Old Madam must have realized that she and Mu Yunlie wouldn’t end up together.

So now, even if she were willing to let go of Lord Commander, she and Mu Yunlie would still not make it to the end.

The next day, Yan Qianyi got up early to prepare medicine for Mu Yunlie.

Suddenly, she received a call from an unknown number.

It was from one of Nangong Jie’s subordinates, saying that Nangong Jie wanted to meet her and would come to pick her up in half an hour.

Yan Qianyi furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment.

Her instinct told her that Nangong Jie’s private meeting was probably not a good thing.

But Nangong Jie was her senior and also Mu Yunlie’s grandfather, so she couldn’t refuse.

After changing into a suitable and proper outfit, Yan Qianyi went downstairs.

Aunt Xue was just entering from outside the courtyard. "Miss, someone is looking for you."

They really came fast.

"Aunt Xue, I’m going out for a bit. Don’t wait for me for lunch."

Yan Qianyi walked out and saw a black sedan parked at the gate.

The driver stood in front of the car door waiting for her, respectfully opening the door, "Lady Yan, please."

Yan Qianyi got into the car, feeling somewhat apprehensive.

It was the same restaurant that catered exclusively to nobility.

The driver led her to a private room and opened the door.

Yan Qianyi walked in and saw Nangong Jie seated inside. She gave a military salute.

Nangong Jie nodded slightly with a cold expression.

The door of the private room closed behind her, and Yan Qianyi remained standing in place, appearing rather constrained.

Nangong Jie’s presence was overwhelming, and just sitting there, he exuded a formidable aura without anger.

His gaze surveyed Yan Qianyi, his bright eyes showing no signs of age.

That day, he had not taken a good look at Yan Qianyi.

Now, upon closer inspection, he had to admit that Ah Lie’s taste was as good as his own.

Indeed, she was a fresh and beautiful young woman.

After a long silence, Nangong Jie finally spoke, "Sit down."

Yan Qianyi sat down, her head bowed slightly, a humble gesture out of respect for the former Commander.

Nangong Jie asked, "Did you tell Ah Lie that you were coming to meet me?"