The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!
Chapter 170: You’re already this old

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: You’re already this old

Mu Yiliang listened to his words, and instead of feeling reassured, she felt even more uneasy.

She nodded lightly, no longer entangled in the topic, but her expression did not relax much.

Yan Sijue held her on his lap, not noticing her expression, and chuckled lightly, "Come home to the Yan Family for dinner tonight."

Mu Yiliang was stunned for a moment before realizing what he was saying.

"...Go to the Yan Family?"

"Just the usual family dinner," he said indifferently, "It’s very boring, so if you accompany me, this dinner will probably be less unbearable."

Mu Yiliang began to struggle, "...I don’t want to! I’m not your wife anymore, so I have no obligation to accompany you to any family dinner!"

One of the reasons she had been eager to leave was to get away from the Yan Family. From Old Sir Yan to Yan Sijue, everyone in the Yan Family is a master of guile, and none are easy to get along with!

"Don’t be afraid, it’s just a meal," Yan Sijue said nonchalantly.

Mu Yiliang snorted, "Who are you trying to fool? A family dinner isn’t something you can casually bring someone to; it concerns reputation!"

"An ex-wife should be fine, right?" Yan Sijue’s brow twitched again, firmly holding her hands.

"...No way!" Mu Yiliang still opposed!

No matter what identity, as long as she appeared publicly with him at the Yan Family, her relationship with Yan Sijue would become more entangled.

If she went as an ex-wife, then in Old Sir Yan’s eyes, it would mean they were on the path to reconciliation!

Besides, how could she explain her change in appearance? Even if she claimed to have had cosmetic surgery, it wouldn’t have made such a difference, which would definitely arouse Old Sir Yan’s suspicions and thereby dredge up a heap of past matters... It’s all trouble!

Yan Sijue saw her resolute refusal and had no choice but to use his last resort!

"Just consider it as repaying a favor debt!"

Mu Yiliang was instantly silent, turning back to stare at him with wide eyes.

"So according to you, I’ll never finish repaying this favor debt?"

She had been forced to stay by his side for half a month now, and this man was still using this matter to coerce her! Mu Yiliang was furious!

Even if she had to repay the favor, shouldn’t it at least wait until they rescued Robert? But this man obviously didn’t care much about that matter and kept asking her to repay the debt. How could he be so brazen!?

"This is the last thing, I promise." The man smiled sincerely, "Moreover, Old Sir Yan has missed you these years and kept asking if I’ve been in contact with you!"

Mu Yiliang looked at him gloomily and had no choice but to nod.

After she and Yan Sijue divorced, she left the country with the little Xiaoze in her belly, yet she still paid attention to the Yan Family’s situation.

At first, the Yan Family announced she was sent abroad for medical treatment and did not disclose their divorce. It was only two years later that the news slowly broke out, and Yan Sijue suddenly became the most sought-after bachelor.

However, as far as she knew, Old Sir Yan seemed to have never pushed him about his personal matters.

Over the years, Yan Yaoting and the others had all married one after another. It seemed the Yan Family had only Yan Yaohao and Yan Sijue still single, but since Yan Yaohao wasn’t the heir, it didn’t matter if he took his time. Still, Yan Sijue, being the head of the Yan Family and nearing thirty—although he still looked very young—Old Sir Yan never urged him to continue the family lineage. It was abnormal.

"By the way, you’re already so old, why doesn’t Old Sir Yan push you to remarry?" Mu Yiliang couldn’t help but ask.

Yan Sijue’s face darkened fiercely!

"What did you say?"

Mu Yiliang was a bit bewildered at his sudden anger, "Old Sir Yan never pushes you to get married, I just found it a bit strange..."

"Not that!" He gripped her wrist tightly, "Did you say I’m old?"

Uh...

Mu Yiliang recalled for a moment, she might have... probably... seemed to have just said that word...

"I meant that you’re already so old... According to your family’s tradition, shouldn’t you have been married and had children by now..." she chuckled dryly.

"You said I’m old?" He squinted his eyes, scrutinizing the woman in front of him.

"I just said it casually..."

Mu Yiliang internally wailed. What did it mean for a big man to be so sensitive about his age...?

Even if he was indeed a bit older, he still looked young and handsome, enthralling at first sight. One could easily imagine that even at forty, he would still be as charming as ever.

In comparison, shouldn’t she be more worried about this issue?

"Hmph, ’said it casually...’" Yan Sijue gritted his teeth and said, then held her face and kissed her forcefully, not stopping until her eyes were misty and her cheeks flushed red.

"See if you dare to talk nonsense again..." he said hoarsely, with a heavy threat.

"I was wrong..." Mu Yiliang apologized tearfully, with guilt flowing like a long river in her heart.

Yet another slip of the tongue, giving this man an opportunity to take advantage! She was nearly livid with anger!

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Yan Sijue’s mood improved considerably. He planted another bite on her lips, "Grandpa doesn’t push me to marry because he knows it’s useless. When he made me marry you, he might have felt guilty."

Mu Yiliang wrinkled her nose dissatisfiedly.

"Of course..." he shifted his tone, "Although he did a lot of unreliable things, I am very grateful he made me marry you back then."

Mu Yiliang snorted, knowing he was just sweet-talking her, yet she couldn’t help but feel moved.

"There’s another reason," Yan Sijue quirked his lips mysteriously, "Perhaps he doesn’t want me to have an heir too soon, as that would make him feel like he’s already old and passé."

"Hmm..." Mu Yiliang nodded.

She could fully understand that Yan Sijue’s excellence and assertiveness clearly made Old Sir Yan feel threatened.

No matter how beneficial Yan Sijue’s success was for the Yan Family, Old Sir Yan’s mood would still be complicated.

Just like those ancient emperors, they wished their sons were outstanding enough to hold onto the ancestral foundation, yet feared that their ministers would support the Crown Prince and leave them, the current ruler, behind.

Yan Sijue saw her thoughtful expression and knew this woman understood his meaning.

Evidently, although Mu Yiliang instinctively rejected intrigue, she could easily comprehend the intricacies involved. It was because she saw so clearly that she kept resisting.

However, he wouldn’t give her a chance to evade in the future.

The family dinner that evening.

Mu Yiliang’s appearance undoubtedly surprised everyone, especially with her entirely different appearance. However, six years was enough time to change a person. Though the Yan Family was shocked, no one suspected anything. Only Old Sir Yan’s eyes carried a hint of inquiry, yet he did not question her in front of everyone.