Chapter 90 - 89: Openly and Secretly Meeting
Shen Xinglei’s tone softened somewhat: "Miaoniang, you know that my marriage to Xue Qingqing was arranged by my parents. Marrying her is meant to form a strong alliance with the Minister’s Mansion, which will benefit my career. Since she has not yet entered the household, I naturally need to devote more attention to her."
"Husband, I am not blaming you. I understand that Miss Xue is of higher birth than me. After all, I am just the daughter of a hunter. My father died saving you, and I have no one to rely on for the rest of my life—except you. If you do well, then Brother Fan and I will also be able to live well."
"Miaoniang, you are truly understanding. Rest assured, even if I marry Xue Qingqing, the only ones who matter to me are you and Brother Fan. In my heart, Xue Qingqing has always just been a tool to appease my parents. The three of us are the real family."
Sun Miaoniang was moved and threw herself into Shen Xinglei’s arms: "Husband!"
"Miaoniang!"
Seeing that there was no one around, Shen Xinglei lowered his head, cupped Sun Miaoniang’s face, and kissed her, causing Sun Miaoniang to make a series of sounds that could make one blush and avert their gaze.
Shen Yinning raised an eyebrow.
She had been worried that Shen Xinglei’s marriage to the Minister’s Mansion would solidify her uncle’s family’s position in the Capital. But unexpectedly, Shen Xinglei had handed her leverage himself.
For an ordinary family’s son to sire an illegitimate child before marriage was rare enough, let alone for families like the Duke Mansion and Minister’s Mansion.