Chapter 463 The last time I trusted you, I ended up — clothless!

Chapter 463 The last time I trusted you, I ended up — clothless!

Xie Meirong, observing the scene, couldn't contain a delighted gasp as she pressed her hand to her lips. "Oh my~ Who ruffled this bird's feathers?"

"Woah...." Feng Xinyue's eyes widened in amazement, while Guo Xiaomei, the wise old maid, simply shook her head.

All the three girls lounged on the couch, captivated by the live drama playing out before them.

They eagerly awaited the outcome, wondering if the brother would emerge victorious or if the "bird" would finally spread its wings and fly free.

Nonsense!

They already knew deep down that the brother would emerge triumphant!

But the anticipation of what would become of this "bird" added an extra layer of excitement!

Zhang Wei's lips couldn't help but twitch in amusement as he watched her struggle to hold back.

He playfully grabbed her cheeks again and teased, "My little Concubine, are you really feeling jealous? Or perhaps you're worried about your lack of freedom? Remember, a resentful mother breeds a resentful child."

"Huh?" Chen Yulan blushed, looking down at him patting her belly, feeling embarrassed by her sudden outburst. "I-I didn't mean it—"

Zhang Wei cut her off with a firm tone. "Silence," he said, grabbing her chin and forcing her to look at him. "I realize you've never asked for anything. Today, you have permission to speak."

Chen Yulan's expression darkened with a hint of amusement. 'Is speaking now considered a privilege?' she thought to herself.

She glanced around and noticed four pairs of eyes staring at them.

When she turned to look, they quickly averted their gazes, pretending they weren't eavesdropping.

Leaning in, Chen Yulan's face turned a deeper shade of red as she whispered, "I... I don't want to share a bed. It's too embarrassing to wake up next to a woman... Just come to my room when you want... it." Her voice came out barely above a whisper, her embarrassment evident in her flushed cheeks.

"Hm? Is that it?" Zhang Wei raised a suspicious brow, his eyes narrowing.

"Mhm," Chen Yulan nodded, her expression suddenly changing as if she had just remembered something. "Snow."

"Hm? Snow?" Zhang Wei inquired, his curiosity piqued.

Chen Yulan's eyes lit up with an unexpected resolve, a dreamy glint sparkling in her eyes. "I want snow, to live in a place where it snows slowly every day, in our house, w-with our..." Her voice trailed off suddenly, her cheeks flushing red like a ripe tomato.

Despite her shyness, her moist eyes revealed the depth of her longing and determination for her dream.

She couldn't change reality; the child was already here, but talking about it was still awkward for her, especially since he seldom mentioned it.

"..." Zhang Wei was left speechless, bewildered by her dream. 'What is this dream?'

How on earth could he make it snow here? Then, a realization struck him as he looked into Chen Yulan's eyes.

The Fengshen town was nestled in a mountainous region where cold temperatures were not uncommon.

Chen Yulan scrambled to her feet and collapsed onto the cold floor, the chill seeping into her bones as she shivered, desperately grabbing torn clothes to shield herself.

Her legs trembled and stuck to the icy ground as she struggled to stand, her movements unsteady and filled with fear of slipping and falling.

"Ah, be careful," a voice cautioned. Startled, Chen Yulan looked up to meet a pair of piercing sapphire eyes fixed on her.

!!

She flinched, her lips quivering as she quickly used the torn fabric to cover her exposed skin. Yu Lei shook her head with a sympathetic smile and offered her jacket, saying, "It's alright, wear this."

"..."

Rustle..

With a mixture of hesistation and confusion, Chen Yulan accepted the jacket, sliding it over her shoulders.

Her eyes glistened with unspoken emotions as she pondered why the women in front of her wasn't consumed by anger.

How could her husband be engaging in intimate gestures with another woman right under her nose?

Despite knowing that Zhang Wei openly favored her, even in front of others, she couldn't help but question why it didn't seem to provoke stronger reactions from those around her.

She had initially believed that people avoided her due to being new, but now it appeared that there was a different reason altogether.

Yu Lei noticed tears streaming down Chen Yula's face, seemingly without her awareness.

She felt a pang of guilt as she saw her trembling, the coat tightly wrapped around her body.

This woman, carrying her husband's child, could not be left to suffer alone.

Sadly, this woman's pride seemed as infinite as the sky above.

Yu Lei gently reached out and brushed the tears from her face, murmuring, "Don't dwell on it too much. What happens behind closed doors should stay there. It could happen to anyone, not just you."

"Don't interpret his actions as intentional disrespect towards you. He... He's just like this. Everyone in this place has borne some of his bullying; he's a bit whimsical and occasionally... a bit...sadistic. But you should see how captivating he appears when he's tormenting someone— oh! I didn't mean that," Yu Lei suddenly realized she had veered off course, noticing the bewilderment in Chen Yulan's eyes.

"Would you like me to help you upstairs?" she inquired, offering her support.

"Mhm..." Chen Yulan's unexpected nod was met with a reciprocal nod from Yu Lei, who wrapped her hand around Chen Yulan's shoulder and guided her forward.

Chen Yulan felt a mix of surprise and confusion, her gaze drifting downward as Yu Lei chuckled softly and said, "Why are you so emotional? I told you, as long as a husband does anything to you, no women here would judge you. Everyone has their moments." Then, a sudden realization sparked in her, and she turned to glance at Xie Meirong, adding, "Except for that girl - she's always up to something strange! If you act like her, of course, people will judge you."

A subtle, strained smile played on Chen Yulan's lips. She understood that the tension between Yu Lei and Xie Meirong was like fire meeting ice.

Unaware of Chen Yulan's scrutiny, Yu Lei giggled to herself, "You wouldn't believe what I did for him a year ago!"

"Hm?" Chen Yulan's ears perked up, listening intently as Yu Lei shared the unexpected revelation. A subtle gleam of pride shone in her eyes as she confessed, "He made me bark for him!" Her words were accompanied by a warm, nostalgic smile.