Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 396: Murmurs After Drinking

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Murmurs After Drinking

"It’s not about right or wrong." Shen Wenchen just said this, then stood up, dusting off his body where there was no dust.

"You’ll have to look after these little ones for a while, I have to step out."

Before Twelve had time to react, Shen Wenchen had already disappeared.

Leaving behind four kids all looking towards the sky.

"Wow, the city lord is so amazing." Xiaomi exclaimed.

He can even fly up such a high courtyard wall, so impressive!

"Of course he is." Shen Zhiyu proudly replied, her face couldn’t hide her sense of triumph.

"My dad is really amazing."

Lin Jian, gazing in the direction where Shen Wenchen had disappeared, smacking his lips, felt somewhat envious inside.

If only he had martial arts skills as amazing as that.

"Uncle Twelve, do you know martial arts too?"

Xiaomi looked at Twelve and after hesitating for a while, still asked.

Now they all practice every day. Besides running, their training mainly consists of standing in a horse stance. Yet, beyond being able to run faster at meal times in the academy and having better stability when being punished by standing still, it seemed to have no other uses.

"Do I...know..." Just as Twelve was about to say he did, he saw the gleaming eyes of several kids watching him, and suddenly had a feeling as if he was a lamb who had walked into a tiger’s lair.

"Uncle Twelve, teach us martial arts!" Lin Jian was the first one to cling to him.

Soon followed by Xiaomi and Lin Zihan.

Lin Zihan was the oldest among all the kids. Although he felt somewhat embarrassed, the lure of becoming a peerless martial arts hero was something a kid simply couldn’t resist.

Shen Zhiyu, however, was fine, for she had been secretly practicing with Shen Wenchen at night and thus just stood to the side as a sign of solidarity.

Shen Wenchen didn’t go to the Zeng residence but rather to Sān Wèi Jū.

Yesterday, Shen Yuntian paid him a visit.

His situation was not too good.

The business of Sān Wèi Jū was still booming and customers flocked to it.

Shen Yuntian had already packed his bags and was waiting for Shen Wenchen to arrive.

"Brother Yuntian, are you really leaving?" Lin Xiaoquan wiped his sweat and asked.

"Yeah, I’m going to find my brothers." Shen Yuntian was properly dressed, his luggage small and had very few things.

"Aren’t you going to tell the East Master?" An Wazi looked puzzled and didn’t understand.

"No need." Shen Yuntian smiled but didn’t give any further explanation.

He didn’t chase after Hexiu.

She could have a better life, he didn’t want her to miss out on the opportunity of a good life because of him.

"You’re leaving?" As soon as Shen Wenchen entered, he saw Shen Yuntian, who had packed and was ready to leave, raised his eyebrows but wasn’t surprised.

Shen Yuntian was going to leave sooner or later.

After all, they grew up together since childhood, he knew what kind of person Shen Yuntian was.

"Yeah, I just wanted to have another drink with you." Shen Yuntian smiled and said.

When they were kids, they stole and drank their father’s alcohol.

That time, they both chugged down a large bowl each and then slept for three days at home. No matter how loudly the adults called them, they couldn’t wake up. They thought they’d been possessed, even called a shaman over.

When they finally sobered up, they got beaten up real good.

It was from that time on that their relationship improved even more.

"Fine." Shen Wenchen didn’t try to retain him, he just ordered Liao Da to find them a private room on the second floor.

Liao Da nodded and went upstairs to prepare.

In the private room, the two of them just sat in silence, the atmosphere was a bit strange for a while.

"Shen big brother, if, if Hexiu comes looking for me, tell her that I’m sorry and let her find a good family to marry into, it’s better she doesn’t keep waiting."

Just as Liao Da served the alcohol, Shen Yuntian poured a drink and then spoke.

"I can’t say that." Shen Wenchen sighed and shook his head.

"Only you can say these things, how can I?"

Shen Yuntian drank the alcohol in one gulp, feeling as if something descended down his stomach, yet at the same time there’s something suffocating building up inside him that he simply wanted to vent out.

"Now that I’m in this state, I can’t possibly hold her back."

"What state are you in?" Shen Wenchen took a sip of alcohol and asked back.

"At least you can guarantee you won’t let her down, but what if you leave and she encounters misfortune instead?"

"I...." Shen Yuntian paused while drinking, his face went blank for a moment.

Yeah, what if Hexiu ends up not doing well?

"If she doesn’t do well, I hope big brother can lend her a hand."

"What if I refuse?"

Shen Wenchen put down the wine cup in his hand, his captivating peach blossom eyes staring intensely at him.

"She isn’t the one in my heart, not my wife, let alone my brother’s wife, why should I help her?"

Shen Wenchen’s words left Shen Yuntian stunned, his face full of confusion.

Yeah.

Hexiu is only the girl he likes. Since he can’t care for her, how can he ask others to do so?

"If you truly want her to be well, keep her by your side," Shen Wenchen advised.

He still remembers.

When they were kids, the aunties in the village would make jokes with the kids saying that Zhaodi from the village would become Yuntian’s wife. He would always shake his head earnestly, then would raise his head and say:

"The girl I will marry in the future will be the very best."

Shen Wenchen did not want to belittle his own brother.

But Shen Yuntian is now orphaned, having no family background at all. For Hexiu to be willing to run around with him is truly a good girl.

If it were him,

Even though he wouldn’t want Nannan to share hardships with him either, deep down he still selfishly wanted to tie her to his side.

"I’m afraid she will regret it." Shen Yuntian hung his head, his voice seemed lost.

"But she’s willing to go with you."

"Shen big brother." Shen Yuntian cradled his head, his voice muffled.

"Alright, alright. You can’t force a cow to drink if it’s not thirsty, you should think it through by yourself. However, I heard from Jingzhi that ever since Hexiu got her freedom, she’s never been back."

"Really....?"

Shen Yuntian raised his head, his face filled with confusion as he looked at him.

Since Hexiu was a child, she was bought by the Zeng family, and has never stayed outside for too long.

"Can I fool you?" Shen Wenchen was astonished, seemingly dissatisfied with his doubtful attitude.

Seeing that Shen Yuntian didn’t respond, Shen Wenchen felt somewhat triumphant deep inside.

This brother of his was always the most softhearted one after all.

When Nanzhi and Shen Miaomiao returned to Sān Wèi Jū, Shen Yuntian had already left, only leaving behind a drunk Shen Wenchen.

"What’s wrong with you, drinking so much alcohol?" Nanzhi was supporting a drunken Shen Wenchen, somewhat helpless.

"No... No problem." Shen Wenchen waved his hand, his face revealing a silly smile.

"Nannan, where did you go, I... I missed you." The handsome young man’s resolute face turned a bit red, his deep captivating peach blossom eyes seemed as if they could drown a person within them, his hot breath sprayed on Nanzhi’s neck, causing her to shiver.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Nanzhi’s ears turned red, yet she was trying hard to keep her face expressionless.

"Where’s Zhiyu?"

"Zhiyu, Zhiyu... is at home." Shen Wenchen chuckled in amusement. Meanwhile, Twelve at the city lord’s residence was almost worked to death.

Looking at those little monkeys, tears welled up in Twelve’s heart.

In the future, he would definitely have two daughters.