Chapter Forty-Five: Ruoyu Scolds Shen Zixuan

Although Yun Ziqi's mood was somewhat excited, he also knew that agreeing to the marriage must have been coerced. Yun Ziqi attempted to ask, "Did you really agree?"

"First, it's a fait accompli now, and I have no choice. Second, I hope those things can remain confidential."

"Alright."

Yun Ziqi wanted to embrace Shen Yueru but was rejected. He didn't feel discouraged, knowing that although he couldn't win her heart, he had won her physically, even if through despicable means.

A few days later, at the Snow World Garden in the Spirit Master Mansion, Yu Shi had added many people, including maids, musicians, physicians, and guards.

Every day, Su Xueer listened to music, read books, and occasionally got out of bed to walk around. After all, lying in bed all the time wasn't good.

Because Su Xueer couldn't leave the Snow World Garden to prevent other forces from knowing about her pregnancy, Shen Zixuan and Tang Ruoyu moved in early.

On this day, Yu Shi was not at home. Su Xueer sat on the bed as usual, reading a book, while the musicians played music through the crystal bead curtain, which was soothing and suitable for pregnant women to listen to.

Suddenly, there was a banging sound. Su Xueer put down her book and looked out the window, hearing Tang Ruoyu's shouts.

"Shen Zixuan, get out of here!"

Su Xueer hurriedly got out of bed and walked out. The maids outside quickly supported her, afraid that she would fall. When Su Xueer reached the door, she stopped.

"Shen Zixuan, look at yourself now."

Shen Zixuan, who had just been drunk, was unsteady on his feet. Being scolded by Tang Ruoyu, he sobered up a lot.

"This is a hairpin I specially selected for you. Why did you throw it away?"

Tang Ruoyu sneered, "Why did I throw it away? Do you think I lack these things? Is the money our Tang family earns not enough? Do you think my father can't afford me?"

"But my parents definitely have more than your father..." Shen Zixuan's tone was somewhat aggrieved.

When Yu Shi and Su Xueer were mentioned, Tang Ruoyu became even angrier.

"Don't mention them. I can understand if you pursue me. But can you be realistic? Do I need these illusory things? All you know is playing and drinking all day, relying on your parents. If Snow and the Commander knew, how sad would they be? If your father weren't the Commander of the Spirit Master Mansion, you'd be a useless person. Also, I, Tang Ruoyu, will only marry a man who is loyal to the country, upright, and capable, not a waste like you who relies on his parents and has no abilities."

Tang Ruoyu's eyes were filled with tears. She roared, and everyone in Snow World Garden heard it. At this moment, Su Xueer stood there motionless, not wanting to intervene.

At this moment, Tang Ruoyu suddenly looked over and found Yu Shi standing not far away, with Su Xueer standing in front of the door, both watching them.

Shen Zixuan was scolded mercilessly, each word piercing his heart like a knife. He didn't say a word, expressionless, and walked to where the silver hairpin had been thrown, picked it up, and walked straight to his room with his head down.

Yu Shi walked slowly over and smiled slightly. "Ruoyu, come."

"Yes."

When Yu Shi reached the door, he held Su Xueer's hand. He could see that Su Xueer was somewhat upset and comforted her, saying, "It's okay, it's okay."

After going in, he asked the musicians to leave and helped Su Xueer to the desk. As soon as Su Xueer sat down, she heard a "thump."

Tang Ruoyu knelt in front of Yu Shi and Su Xueer. Su Xueer was about to speak, but Yu Shi preempted her.

"Tang Ruoyu, do you know what mistakes you made?"

"Disrespecting the Commander and insulting the Young Commander."

"Oh, you still know. Then, what charges should I frame you with?"

Tang Ruoyu bowed and said, "Please punish me, Commander."

Su Xueer pushed Yu Shi slightly and whispered, "Don't be like this. Ruoyu did nothing wrong."

Yu Shi ignored Su Xueer. He stood up and said to Tang Ruoyu, "From today onwards, you will work under my command. Apart from the head of the Tang family, you will only obey my orders. Can you accept?"

When Tang Ruoyu heard Yu Shi's words, she was already shivering with fear, and only calmed down after Yu Shi finished speaking.

"I don't know why the Commander arranged it like this. Obviously, it was my fault."

"Your fault? If I say you're not at fault, then you're not at fault. Just do as I say."

When Tang Ruoyu hesitated, Su Xueer urged, "Ruoyu, get up. This is also my intention."

"...Thank you, Commander."

Yu Shi muttered, "When did you start to understand my intentions? Why don't I know?"

"Well, go down."

"Yes."

Once Tang Ruoyu left, Yu Shi sat down.

"Bring someone here. Let Yukai investigate who has been with Shen Zixuan every day for the past few months."

"Yes."

Su Xueer was puzzled and asked, "Why do this?"

"He's new to the human world and couldn't have become so familiar so quickly. Someone must have been teaching him. If so, I will punish them severely."

Su Xueer could tell that Yu Shi was very angry. After all, Shen Zixuan was also his godson, wasn't he?

Soon, Yukai came in.

"Uncle, it's my two brothers, Yuqi and Yuno. They've been with the Young Commander every day."

Yu Shi angrily slammed the table, thinking he had startled Su Xueer. He quickly glanced over but found everything was fine, then angrily said, "Send someone to bring all three of them to me."

"Uncle, I'll go myself."

"Alright."

Shortly after, Yukai brought Yuqi and Yuno to the Snow World Garden. When they entered, Shen Zixuan was already kneeling there.

"Kneel."

Yu Shi shouted.

Yuqi and Yuno quickly knelt down. Yu Shi was furious, stood up, walked over, and slapped Yuqi and Yuno each.

"Slap, slap." Blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.

"You two wastes, not learning the good things, but picking up all the bad ones."

As he was about to hit them again, his hand was stopped in mid-air by Shen Zixuan.

"If there's fault, let it be mine to bear."

How could Yu Shi go through with hitting them? Shen Zixuan saw that Yu Shi didn't move, so he grabbed Yu Shi's hand and used spiritual power to strike himself in the chest.

"Puff~" Shen Zixuan spat out blood. Su Xueer quickly got up and walked over. "Are you alright, Xiaoxuan?"

Shen Zixuan pushed Su Xueer away and knelt there. Yu Shi, seeing this, quickly went over to support Su Xueer.

"Xuer, come, get up first."

He then said sternly to the three of them, "You three are very close, aren't you? From today on, you'll be training under Yu's command. It seems you've been on vacation too much."

Then he said to Yukai, "Yukai, inform Yu to greet them. The training level of these three must be three times that of an ordinary person, otherwise, they will be punished. Also, get a physician for them."

"Yes."

After that, Yukai took the three of them out.

Yu Shi could clearly see that Su Xueer was somewhat distressed. He helped her to the bed, then let her lean back comfortably while he sat on the edge of the bed.

"Do you think Ruoyu's scolding can wake Xiaoxuan up?"

Su Xueer pondered for a moment and then uttered a few words faintly.

"Hopefully."