Have You Written Your Will Today?
Chapter 154: This Man Doesn’t Have a Trace of Jealousy

Chapter 154: Chapter 154: This Man Doesn’t Have a Trace of Jealousy

A few people walked slowly along the path.

Shen Hua aimlessly kicked the pebbles on the ground, and she softly asked the girl beside her.

"Are you content with this?"

Yan Mi was startled.

"Your mind has been elsewhere all day today. If you say you’re content, I won’t believe it."

Yan Mi now understood what she was getting at.

Instead of answering, she softly asked in return: "What about you?"

"I heard from Yingying, I misunderstood your situation with Marquis Cui before."

"If you had feelings for him, what would Miss Shen do?"

Shen Hua frowned: "I wouldn’t develop feelings for him."

Besides, why shouldn’t it be Cui Yun who develops feelings for her?

The girl lifted her chin with pride: "I’m very busy, I can’t be concerned with these matters. Who would have the leisure for that?"

Yan Mi watched her tenderly, noticing that Ji Ge had fallen far behind, clearly too far to overhear their conversation.

When she was told she would be marrying Mr. Wei, she was in a daze for an entire day. She couldn’t tell her mother she was unwilling, nor was it appropriate to mention it in front of her maids.

Her heart was in limbo, yet it throbbed with a dull, forced ache.

She had someone in her heart for a long time, and if that person had even a hint of interest in her, she would have brashly fought for a chance, breaking all norms if necessary.

But there was none, year after year it was the same, and one must look ahead. It’s better to cut losses early if it’s unattainable.

She spoke to Shen Hua about the Wei Family.

"Duchess Wei can’t bear the responsibilities, and with the Dowager growing old, control of household affairs has fallen to the concubines. If I enter the family, I will be the Madam. I learned from a young age to sit firmly and appropriately in the Madam’s position. This doesn’t conflict with Mr. Wei’s character and health."

"This is probably the real reason Duke Wei Mansion sought this marriage."

Shen Hua understood.

As long as Yan Mi bore an heir, her position would be secure, and the Yan Family would appreciate the sincerity from Duke Wei Mansion.

Marriages between mansions were like this.

In the future, even if Mr. Wei died, the Yan Family wouldn’t care, nor would they feel shame towards their daughter Yan Mi.

They even thought this was the sacrifice Yan Mi ought to make.

The best alliance between families is to secure their status and interests. It cannot be broken.

"I ultimately can’t live as transparently as Miss Shen."

Shen Hua pursed her lips.

"I have never been such a transparent person either."

Shen Hua earnestly looked at her: "I’m not lying to you, back then I always thought everyone should bow to me, that no one was nobler than I."

But later on, her pride was shattered bit by bit by Shen Qu. In the end, only stubbornness remained, not bowing her head.

"Now, I’m just someone on the brink of death. So I think about living as I please."

"Don’t talk nonsense. Who curses themselves like that?"

"Seriously."

Shen Hua softly said: "Why don’t you believe me?"

"What are you talking about, are you saying I look particularly handsome today?"

Ji Ge briskly stepped forward.

Shen Hua went silent.

Yan Mi usually didn’t say much to men either.

The air became stagnant, and Ji Ge was completely oblivious until Ji Teng and Wei Yingying came out from the guest hall, approaching them.

Ji Ge was surprised: "You’re leaving already?"

"It’s not good to stay too long."

Ji Teng saw them to the door, watched them get on the carriage, and then turned to look at Ji Ge.

"Why did you come to see me?"

Ji Ge was incredibly irritable. He had specifically gone out today to clear his mind, hoping to take comfort in seeing Ji Teng’s misery. But then he saw that pile of silver.

Ji Ge suddenly realized.

He seemed to be worse off than Ji Teng.

At least! Ji Teng married a good woman.

Thus, he lost the desire to hear what he had to say.

"I bought breakfast, make sure you eat it."

He thought, he needed to find someone with an unfortunate love life.

Right, Cui Yun.

So, without hesitation, he headed for the Ministry of Justice.

As these people left, Ji Teng turned around to walk back, the timidity on his face slowly fading until it turned into a cold hardness.

————

On this side, Ji Ge was allowed in only after receiving permission.

Cui Yun had just finished interrogating a criminal and changed out of his bloodstained robe, carefully washing his hands.

Over and over again.

"What’s the matter?"

Ji Ge: "I’ve been quite troubled recently."

Last night, Princess Le Jia came to his room door, hugging her pillow and tapping timidly.

Stuttering and not fluent at all, she said.

——Can I sleep with you?

Ji Ge was quite annoyed.

"There’s a girl who covets my body."

"She wants to possess me."

Cui Yun had an indifferent expression on his face.

"But as for me, I don’t want to get too entangled with her. Yet, given the way she is, it’s not appropriate to scold her harshly."

Ji Ge: "Over the years, there have been no small number of girls you’ve refused. Could you teach me a trick or two, so we could both save face?"

We won’t feel embarrassed when we see each other in the future.

Cui Yun: "You’re not really here to seek my advice, are you?"

"Hmm?"

"If the Prince is ill, he can go see Ni Kang for a consultation."

Ji Ge’s expression turned ugly right away.

"Who did you say is sick?"

He strode forward and slammed his fist on the desk.

"I’m as lively as a dragon!"

That point, no one can question.

"As for you who’s never touched a woman, I have serious doubts about your capabilities."

"Such ailments must be treated. The one from the Wei Family had this issue. For years he claimed to be unwell and didn’t show up in public, constantly seeking medical advice. However, recently, I encountered him on the street looking hale and hearty, which obviously means he’s cured."

Ji Ge actually felt a bit regretful.

"If you’re willing, I can help make some inquiries, find out who treated him."

A dark glint flashed in Cui Yun’s eyes.

He leisurely took a dry cloth and wiped his hands, then with well-defined fingers tapped his forehead and spoke without a hint of anger.

"I meant here."

Ji Ge: ...

"Yun Lang! All those past efforts, truly squandered!"

Ji Ge: "Are you really not ill?"

"The Prince needn’t trouble himself over me."

Out of irritation, Ji Ge turned to leave, but halfway through, his steps hesitated.

"Xie Xun has successfully suppressed the bandits and it’s likely that he will be back in a few days. You’re naturally more well-informed than I am."

He suddenly took an interest.

"Once he returns, Shen will have to go with him, after all, you were only watching over her temporarily."

Ji Ge teased mockingly: "What a pity that next time we see her, she might be the cousin from Duke Fu’s Mansion. She won’t be calling you ’cousin’ anymore."

"Xie Xun has a better temper than you, and he’s more caring too. What a coincidence that he’s also unmarried. If there really is good news in the future, he’ll surely invite you to have a drink of happiness."

He said all these words without even taking a breath.

Unfortunately, Cui Yun stood there as if nothing bothered him.

Ji Ge: ... How boring.

This man showed absolutely no jealousy.

Truly a master of disguise.

Fuming, he left.

Cui Yun sat down in the chair indifferently, the book in his hand remaining unturned for a long while.

How could he not know that Xie Xun was soon to return.

It would be good if Shen Hua left.

There would be fewer troubles afterward.

The man’s eyes were deep with thought.

This issue, he had never brought up in front of Shen Hua.

Probably, such a girl would insist on clearing her belongings in front of him once she knew. Just like when he initially brought her out of Shen Residence.

The girl would be ecstatic.

——"Wow!"

——"Yicui, quickly pack the bags!"

Heartless and carefree.