He tricked his amnesiac partner into becoming crippled.

Chapter 65 A Kind-Looking but Ruthless Wife at Home

The next day, at Qianzui Tower.

Wen Xinxin pushed open the door to the private room with light steps, her sweet voice filled with longing: "Brother Yi!"

The man in the blue round-necked cloud-patterned dress slowly turned around, and a white figure flashed in front of him and grabbed his sleeve.

Bai Yifan paused for a moment, then patted her head reassuringly, just like before: "It's been a long time, Xin Xin is still so naughty."

A warm feeling washed over Wen Xinxin. Brother Yi was still so gentle. It was a pity he was just a businessman, otherwise she would definitely marry him.

Bai Yifan asked softly, his eyes filled with concern, "Xin Xin is so eager to see me, has she encountered some difficulty?"

After dismissing the people on both sides, Wen Xinxin tugged at Bai Yifan's sleeve and sat down, tears welling up in her eyes, and remained silent for a long time.

She understands men best. You can't ask for it first, otherwise the other person will think you're greedy. Only if the other person gives it to you willingly will they think you're pure and innocent.

Sure enough, Bai Yifan disregarded the traditional boundaries between men and women and hurriedly wiped away her increasingly heavy tears, tenderly pulling her into his arms to comfort her.

"Xin Xin, don't cry. Did Wei Yanlin bully you? Just tell me, and I'll teach him a lesson for you."

Wen Xinxin moved her lips, but finally uttered only two words: "I was so happy to see Brother Yifan that I cried."

Bai coaxed her for a while, until he threatened her with their past friendship, and only then did Wen Xinxin stammer out the reason.

Bai Yifan was greatly shocked: "The Fifth Prince's idiocy was an act?"

Wen Xinxin nodded while crying: "Brother Yi, I didn't want to drag you into this, but I really had no choice."

After crying for a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and wiped away her tears as she stood up: "Brother Yifan, I don't want you to be implicated. Just pretend that I never happened today."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but Bai Yifan couldn't bear to let the person he loved leave. In a moment of panic, he hugged her from behind and said, "What are you saying, Xin Xin? I'll help you."

Wen Xinxin turned to look at him, touched and guilty: "Brother Yifan, you... you don't have to do this for me. I'm already ashamed that I can't reciprocate your feelings. Now, I can never repay you for the rest of my life."

Bai Yifan hugged the person in front of him tightly.

As a profit-driven businessman, how could he not understand her calculations? But she was Wen Xinxin, his childhood sweetheart. Every time she shed a tear, his heart broke. He simply couldn't bear to see her sad.

So he stopped talking and just held her quietly: "I'm willing to do anything for Xin Xin."

With a creak, the wooden door was pushed open, and an old man with a beard leisurely walked in. Upon seeing the two embracing, he hurriedly covered his face and said, "Forgive me, forgive me. I did not mean to disturb you. I will leave now."

Sima Yan was about to step back when he remembered that the woman he was being held looked familiar, so he quietly raised his eyes.

"Fifth Princess Consort, is that you? Why is this man so close to you?"

With a loud shout, half the building's attention was drawn to him.

The official who was drinking in the next private room put down his chopsticks and came over after smelling the aroma.

Wen Xinxin hurriedly pushed Bai Yifan away, her heart filled with hatred for this clueless and loud old man.

"No, I just..."

She was so nervous that she forgot how to address people and her brain raced, trying to figure out how to exonerate herself.

Bai Yifan took over the conversation and said respectfully, "Prime Minister, it's not what you think. The Fifth Princess and I were childhood playmates and haven't seen each other for a long time. I just helped her up because she couldn't stand steadily."

The leading official was so angry that his beard twitched: "Does Young Master Bai think I'm blind?"

Wen Xinxin became anxious: "Doesn't the adult have any close friends? Wouldn't he instinctively help him up if he fell?"

"Don't insult me. My friend and I are completely innocent and don't fake falls."

Wen Xinxin and Bai Yifan's expressions froze.

What about them, if we keep them at a distance?

Wen Xinxin was taken aback and blurted out, "Lord Wang, this is sophistry. You can't just spout nonsense because you're an official in charge of remonstrance."

Lord Wang was displeased: "With so many eyes watching, how could we possibly slander you? I'm sure His Majesty, with his vast knowledge, has seen people fall down while sitting on a couch. In that case, we'll have to let His Majesty be the judge."

After saying that, he snorted and turned away.

What kind of attitude does Wen Xinxin have? She cheated on him and then complained about him.

He'd been waiting for this for over half a year, and finally got a job. He'd feel bad if he didn't write something and submit it to the emperor.

Judging from their attitude, if he doesn't tear them apart in front of the Emperor, he'll be a king for good!

Sima Yan smiled apologetically, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't, and quickly left. As soon as he returned to another private room, he laughed happily.

The young courtier who witnessed the whole thing laughed so hard he could hardly breathe: "Your Highness, you don't know, the Fifth Princess and Young Master Bai turned pale. They insisted that Lord Wang was talking nonsense. With Lord Wang's stubborn temper, he immediately went back to his residence to write a memorial. Hahaha."

After Sima Yan stopped laughing, he nodded approvingly: "Jiqing, your move is brilliant. You've dragged the Bai family and the Wen family into this mess. The Emperor will inevitably become suspicious of them."

Wen Xinxin and Bai Yifan had known each other since childhood, and their parents had to arrange their marriage. However, the Bai family was in business and the Wen family was in government, and the emperor could not tolerate his subjects colluding with businessmen.

These two have stepped into a fire pit.

"That's exactly how it should be, Jiqing. The intrigue and backstabbing in the court don't distinguish between open and covert schemes. As long as you can bring down the other side, it's a good method. By the way, how did you know that the two of them were having a secret rendezvous and why you chose such a good place?"

Faced with Sima Yan's highly approving gaze, Wei Jiqing remained unusually silent.

Could he say that he came because his young wife suddenly wanted to eat the braised duck at Qianzuilou?

Who knew that Wen Xinxin and Bai Yifan would be living right next door?

With Wen Xinxin's loud cry of "Brother Yifan" and the really bad soundproofing here, it's hard for the neighbors not to hear it.

"Ahem, let's discuss the troops first."

Wei Jiqing changed the subject appropriately, as he was too ashamed to admit that he had been eavesdropping with them.

However, the soundproofing at Qianzui Tower is terrible; I won't be coming here again to discuss anything next time.

Thinking about his voice, they unconsciously lowered their voices, and Sima Yan and the other ministers also lowered their voices, like a group of children playing a whispering game.

When Wei Jiqing returned to the mansion, he immediately saw Wen Yan waiting in the corridor and quickened his pace.

"Have you been waiting long, Yan Yan? I brought the crispy duck from Qianzuilou. Let's eat it while it's hot."

Without realizing it, even the way we address each other has changed.

Wen Yan looked up at his eyes, which were brighter than autumn water and gentler than spring breeze.

A shy smile bloomed on her lips: "My husband went out of his way to buy it as soon as he heard I wanted to eat it. If other people knew, they would laugh at you."

Wei Jiqing patted her hand: "I don't care about them. As long as Madam is happy, I'm happy."

Wen Yan smiled even more shyly, her blushing face buried in his chest, making her look even more petite and adorable.

"Don't say those embarrassing things."

While verbally refuting, they were secretly overjoyed, feeling as sweet as if they had eaten honey.

Wei Jiqing chuckled and hugged her, "We're already married, why are you so shy, Yan Yan? What am I supposed to do?"

[This mouth can not only kiss, but also talk; it's truly embarrassing.]

Upon hearing this, Wei Jiqing was completely stumped.

Wen Yan didn't hold back, tiptoed and kissed him before turning and running away.

The swirling skirt accentuated her beauty, making her look like a painting.

She kept her head down, revealing her slender, fair neck, which turned pink as she moved, like a ripe peach.

Wei Jiqing strode forward, scooped her up in his arms, and swiftly carried her to the main courtyard. He closed the door and kissed her delicate neck, causing a slight shiver to run through him.

Wen Yan let out a muffled groan, her fingertips weakly tugging at his collar, her restrained cry of "Husband" lingering and captivating.

At this moment, she was like a peach that had come to life, shamelessly tempting people to taste the ripe fruit.

Unfortunately, her body was extremely sensitive, and every kiss on her neck made her tremble.

But when he stops, those innocent, shimmering eyes silently urge you to indulge a little more.

It's really killing me.