The Command to Pamper the Husband - Chapter 36

“Master, don’t you think those words were a bit too harsh?”

“I dare not speak; I dare not ask.”

Han Bo silently lowered his head.

After all, it was his fault for not keeping an eye on the Young Master.

Casting a sideways glance at Han Bo, Song Dingzhong continued, “Didn’t they already blow up the mountain? Why are they just coming back now?”

“Half an hour before you returned, the Fourth Prince’s men came back asking for several sedans, saying they encountered wild men in the mountains. The Fourth Prince wants to bring the wild men back. It’s likely that the Young Master and his group were delayed because of them.”

According to the plan, Shen Yue was supposed to send Song Jin home first before blowing up the mountain. But the mountain was already blasted, and Song Jin had not returned.

At that time, Han Bo was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and immediately led people to search the mountain extensively. However, they found no trace.

Just when Han Bo was anxious and at his wits’ end, Shen Yue’s secret guards returned with Xu Lin and Zhao Fuhai. But the secret guards only knew how to bring people back; they didn’t know where Shen Yue and Song Jin were.

Han Bo was so angry he wanted to strangle that secret guard.

Fortunately, a few hours later, news came from Linglong Mountain that the Young Master had appeared and was on his way down the mountain.

After Han Bo finished speaking, Song Dingzhong stared at him incredulously.

“Wild men?” Song Dingzhong’s eyes twitched with astonishment.

Han Bo nodded, “Wild men.”

Song Dingzhong…

“We’ve lived in Yuzhou for sixteen years and have been to Linglong Mountain countless times. How come I never knew there were wild men in the mountains?”

Han Bo…

“You don’t know, and I don’t know either. We’ll have to wait for the Young Master to come back and explain. The sedans have already been sent out, so it must be true.”

Song Dingzhong stood there, feeling a sense of confusion.

“Am I getting old?”

Noticing Song Dingzhong’s expression, Han Bo changed the subject, “Qian Lai has already set off for the capital.”

Song Dingzhong acknowledged with a sound but didn’t say anything.

Qian Zhen, Qian Lai’s eldest son, was a man of remarkable learning and had great prospects in the imperial examinations. The future of the Qian family depended on him.

How could he not be anxious?

Song Dingzhong remained silent for a while. Han Bo then asked, “What should we do with Xu Lin and Zhao Fuhai from the Duke An’s Mansion? They are still locked in the secret room.”

“We’ll deal with it when Jin’er returns.”

Song Dingzhong had no peace of mind until he saw Song Jin back safe and sound. Even knowing Song Jin was on his way back, he couldn’t sit still or eat. He paced the courtyard anxiously, hungry but unable to eat a bite.

He thought about going out to meet them but felt it was inappropriate. After all, his son was newly married and taking his wife out for sightseeing was normal. As a father-in-law, he shouldn’t be so eager to go out and meet them!

It was truly… too difficult for him!

After pacing the yard for a long time, just as dawn broke, a servant rushed in, “Master, the Young Master and the Young Madam are back.”

Longing to see his son, Song Dingzhong pretended to be indifferent, “I know.”

After the servant left, Song Dingzhong hurried towards Song Jin’s Pine Fragrance Courtyard.

Han Bo…

At the second gate of the Song family residence, ten carriages slowly came to a stop. Song Jin and Wan Xi dismounted and waited for Shen Yue to exit the sedan before heading to Pine Fragrance Courtyard together.

After all, Shen Yue was now his new “Young Madam.”

It was only proper for the couple to return together.

Inside the sedan, Shen Yue took a deep breath, nervously stepping out. Ensuring his feet were firmly on the ground, he pressed down a bit to confirm his stability.

Satisfied, he took another deep breath. Having fallen twice embarrassingly, Shen Yue now stepped with caution.

Standing by, Song Jin and Wan Xi chuckled at Shen Yue’s peculiar way of dismounting the sedan.

Once bitten by a snake, ten years afraid of a well rope.

Song Jin deeply understood this saying now.

With swaying steps, Shen Yue finally made it to Pine Fragrance Courtyard. The moment he stepped through the gate, he relaxed and let out a heavy sigh.

His days of disguising as a woman were finally over.

After freshening up, he would immediately return to the capital.

Feeling relieved, Shen Yue strode towards the main house.

Lu Zhan had already arrived at Pine Fragrance Courtyard. Seeing Shen Yue return, Lu Zhan immediately approached and reported, “Your Highness, Master Song has returned and is currently inside. However, he seems to be in a bad mood.”

Hearing the first part, Song Jin’s eyes lit up with joy, “My father is back? So soon!”

He said this as he rushed inside, “Father!”

Calling out affectionately and… quite effeminately.

Shen Yue…

Helplessly watching Song Jin’s thin figure, Shen Yue remarked, “So effeminate!”

He then followed Shen Yue into the house.

Song Dingzhong was sitting in a chair drinking tea. When Song Jin rushed in, his face lit up with joy, his eyes sparkling, “Father, was the journey smooth?”

His voice was soft and sweet.

Song Dingzhong…

He was getting more effeminate!

Despite the internal complaint, Song Dingzhong’s worry vanished.

Who cared if he was effeminate? As long as he was safe!

Just as Song Jin finished speaking, Shen Yue entered, dressed in a pomegranate red, flowered gown, with a slightly smudged lotus makeup on his face.

Even knowing that Shen Yue was disguised as a woman, seeing him like this, Song Dingzhong was almost startled into dropping his teacup.

So vulgar!

Who painted this makeup on Shen Yue? He looked so… vulgar!

Based on his many years of experience, only women who seemed innocent but were actually cunning wore such makeup.

After a moment’s thought, Song Dingzhong resumed his stern expression.

Setting his teacup down heavily, Song Dingzhong stood up and bowed to Shen Yue. Then, he turned to Song Jin and shouted, “How many times have I told you, boys must protect themselves when outside and not stay out overnight. Did you ignore my words?”

Shen Yue…

Lu Zhan…

So, Master Song really said such ridiculous things.

They thought Wan Xi had made it up.

Scolded by his father, Song Jin pouted, “Father, I didn’t stay out on purpose. He wouldn’t let me come back.”

As he pouted, he pointed weakly at Shen Yue.

Song Dingzhong…

Shen Yue…

Too effeminate!

After simultaneously complaining in their hearts, Song Dingzhong turned his angry gaze to Shen Yue.

“Lord Shen, what happened?”

He intended to reprimand Shen Yue but had to start with his son due to Shen Yue’s royal status.

Song Jin didn’t expose his father’s pretense. He simply said softly, “Father, if you have something to discuss with Lord Shen, I’ll go eat something first. I’m hungry after the journey.”

Song Dingzhong waved his hand.

Song Jin turned to leave.

As he walked out, Wan Xi grabbed Lu Zhan’s arm.

Lu Zhan…

Looked at Wan Xi in confusion: What is it?

Wan Xi’s eyes shone: I want boiled fish!

Lu Zhan didn’t understand Wan Xi’s look but felt she had something important to say.

Realizing it was inappropriate for him to be present during Master Song’s questioning, Lu Zhan quickly followed them out, closing the door behind him.

Once outside, Wan Xi eagerly approached Lu Zhan.

“You ate my chicken leg, didn’t you!”

Lu Zhan…

A bad feeling arose.

Could he go back inside?