The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 158

While the Empress Dowager struggled to sleep, Song Jin returned to Shen Yue’s residence. By the time she arrived, the physician’s corpse had already been cleaned up. Wan Xi was lying on the table, bored and counting beans. There was no sign of Lu Zhan.

Hearing the commotion, Wan Xi sprang up when she saw Song Jin return. “Miss, you’re finally back!”

Seeing the lively Wan Xi, Song Jin laughed. “How much ginseng have you eaten to have this much energy?”

Wan Xi pouted. “What ginseng? I’m starving.”

“Where is Lu Zhan?”

Song Jin had killed the physician because he had poisoned her. But Lu Zhan and the physician were accomplices. She had killed the physician in front of Lu Zhan, yet Lu Zhan hadn’t even protested. Such a person…

If it was due to Lu Zhan’s feelings for Wan Xi, were those feelings really that deep? They hadn’t even known each other for two months. Lu Zhan and the physician had likely been together for many years. Beyond their years of loyalty to the same master, Shen Yue, Lu Zhan should not have remained indifferent. Such loyalty was laughable.

Song Jin brought up Lu Zhan, and Wan Xi looked puzzled. “I don’t know. I woke up groggy, and Lu Zhan was gone. I don’t know where he went.”

Song Jin observed Wan Xi’s expression closely. With Lu Zhan gone, Wan Xi didn’t seem too concerned. Was Lu Zhan’s affection truly one-sided?

Song Jin briefly explained the physician’s poisoning and her subsequent killing of him. As she spoke, she watched Wan Xi’s reaction. Upon hearing about the poisoning, Wan Xi’s face filled with anger. “That old bastard! I called him ‘physician’ and he betrayed us. Miss, don’t stop me. Let me kill him!”

When she heard that Song Jin had killed the physician in front of Lu Zhan, Wan Xi looked satisfied. “That old bastard deserved it! Miss, you are my role model!”

Song Jin…

“Aren’t you worried about Lu Zhan?”

Wan Xi blinked. “Worried about Lu Zhan? Why?”

Hesitating, Song Jin decided to be straightforward. “Lu Zhan seems to like you.”

Wan Xi reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her face full of horror. “Miss, don’t tell ghost stories at night.”

Song Jin…

Lu Zhan, who was about to enter…

“You don’t like Lu Zhan? He looks decent, cooks well, and treats you kindly,” Song Jin asked slowly.

Wan Xi had been with the original Song Jin since childhood, and their bond was extraordinary. She didn’t want any rift between them because of this matter. While she could disregard Lu Zhan’s feelings, she couldn’t ignore Wan Xi’s.

Hearing this, Wan Xi shook her head vigorously as if she had seen a monster. “Miss, my father once said something I believe is true.”

Song Jin…

“What did he say?”

“Treasure life and stay away from men.”

Song Jin…

Wang Liu…

Lu Zhan, outside the door…

Wan Xi, with a look of admiration, spoke of her idol, Song Jin’s father. “Miss, I have no great ambitions. I just want to stay by your side, eat well, live well, and live a long life.”

After a pause, Wan Xi looked seriously at Song Jin. “As for men, why bother?”

Song Jin…

Wang Liu…

Lu Zhan, outside the door…

Wang Liu couldn’t hold back and spoke without Song Jin’s permission. “Getting married and having children is…”

Wang Liu’s sudden words startled Wan Xi. She hadn’t noticed him before. “Who are you? How did you get here?” She glared at Wang Liu, moving closer to Song Jin protectively.

Wang Liu…

“I’m Miss’s hidden guard, Wang Liu.”

Wan Xi’s eyes twitched. “Miss, he says he’s your hidden guard.”

Song Jin… “He is.”

“You can’t just suddenly appear without saying anything, even if you are Miss’s hidden guard. Don’t you know people can be scared to death?”

Wang Liu…

I’ve been here the whole time! Who knows why you didn’t see me before!

While Wang Liu hesitated about explaining, Wan Xi resumed the previous conversation. “Miss, I don’t want to marry or have children. I’ve heard childbirth is painful and risky. I don’t want to take that chance.”

Song Jin…

Wan Xi’s reasoning was unexpected.

“Second, following you means I can live well. Why would I need a man? Having a man brings worries, anger, jealousy, and all sorts of troubles. It might shorten my lifespan.”

Song Jin…

She had no rebuttal. It sounded reasonable.

“Third, if I find a good man, fine. But what if I find a scumbag? He could drain me, abuse me, or give me diseases. Why deal with that when I can live well on my own?”

“Fourth, people say having a man means having a companion for support. But I can hire servants to take care of me. Why need a man?”

Wan Xi’s arguments against marriage left Song Jin speechless.

“Alright, alright. You don’t have to find a man if you don’t want to.”

Wan Xi nodded. “I understand your concern, but I just wanted to express my views. There are many handsome men in the capital, and I worry you might get distracted.”

Song Jin…

“Life’s true purpose?”

“To find self-worth, improve oneself, and live a good, long life.”

Song Jin…

Truth!

Forget it. She had intended to enlighten Wan Xi, but it seemed unnecessary.

While Song Jin felt relieved, Lu Zhan, who stood outside holding three roasted chickens, felt like he had been struck by lightning. Wan Xi had no intention of finding a man!

What about his fervent feelings?

As Lu Zhan was about to leave dejectedly, he heard Wan Xi ask, “Miss, you killed the physician in front of Lu Zhan. Didn’t he show any anger? He’s not very loyal to the Fourth Prince, is he?”

Lu Zhan felt as if a knife had stabbed his heart.

Stumbling, Lu Zhan left.

Indeed, when Song Jin killed the physician before him, his emotions had surged. But in the end, he felt a strange sense of relief. How could he be so heartless? The physician had cared for him and the Prince like a father.

Now, the prince was unconscious, and the physician was dead by Song Jin’s hand. Instead of feeling anger or seeking revenge, he had gone out to buy three roasted chickens.

What was wrong with him?