Shen Keqin was eventually sent to Song Qinian by Guan Mingxu.
Song Qinian was extremely anxious and worried when she saw the injuries on Shen Keqin's face.
Upon learning that Shen Chi Yan was on a business trip and wouldn't be back for three days, Shen Keqin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Great, she could stay at her sister-in-law's place for three days.
She wanted to commandeer Fifth Brother's bed and sleep while hugging her soft and cuddly sister-in-law.
But neither of them expected that Fifth Master Shen would return early to see his wife, having completed his business ahead of schedule.
That evening, Shen Keqin, hugging her soft and fragrant sister-in-law, let out a sigh of contentment. "Sister-in-law, I finally understand why both my Fifth Brother and Guan Mingxu like you so much."
Song Qinian chuckled helplessly. "You can't let your brother hear you say that, or he'll get jealous again."
Fifth Master Shen was an absolute jealous person. Although Guan Mingxu posed no threat to him, he still ate his vinegar as usual.
"Sigh, if I were a man, I'd like you too. No, even as a woman, I like you."
Song Qinian gently stroked Shen Keqin's head. She knew that despite Shen Keqin's outward cheerfulness, she was actually quite sad.
How could someone who had given their heart, only to be deceived and betrayed, move on so easily?
"It's so comfortable sleeping while hugging you. I finally understand what it feels like to neglect court for the sake of one's beloved."
Song Qinian couldn't help but smile. "Alright, hurry up and sleep. Aren't you going to work tomorrow?"
"Ah... I don't want to. With all the money my family has, why should I still work? Isn't it better to just live a life of leisure?"
"Of course, you can. Qiqin just needs to be happy."
"Hehe, sister-in-law is the best..."
As they chatted, Shen Keqin fell asleep.
In fact, Shen Keqin hadn't been sleeping well lately. Song Qinian, sleeping beside her every night, could clearly tell she was pretending to sleep.
The dark circles under her eyes were the best proof.
To help Shen Keqin get a good night's sleep, Song Qinian specially got some calming incense from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.
Indeed, the calming incense worked.
Song Qinian had also been quite tired these past few days and felt sleepy herself. Before long, she too drifted off to sleep.
When Shen Chi Yan returned home, he showered in the bathroom in the living room so as not to wake Song Qinian before returning to the bedroom.
He didn't turn on the lights and quietly tiptoed to the bedside. Just as he was about to sneak into bed and hug his wife, he suddenly sensed someone beside Song Qinian.
In that instant, Shen Chi Yan was about to explode!
That audacious person dared to come and hug his wife while he was away!
"Get up!"
Enraged, Shen Chi Yan pulled the person out of bed.
"Ah..."
Shen Keqin, sleeping soundly, was suddenly yanked by the arm and pulled up, startled.
Her cry also woke Song Qinian.
Song Qinian quickly turned on the bedside lamp.
She was momentarily stunned when she saw Shen Chi Yan.
"You... how did you get back?"
Shen Keqin also fully woke up. Her arm was hurting from being pulled, and tears welled up. "Ge, what are you doing? It hurts so much, let go of me!"
It was only then that Shen Chi Yan saw that the person hugging his wife was Shen Keqin. He immediately let go, frowning, and asked, "Why are you here?"
Shen Keqin dared not look at Shen Chi Yan and offered no explanation, instead clinging to Song Qinian pitifully. "Sister-in-law, my arm hurts so much. Can you check if it's broken?"
Shen Keqin had delicate skin and had been pampered. Shen Chi Yan had only used a little force, but her arm was already marked with five finger imprints.
Song Qinian frowned and rebuked Shen Chi Yan, "You were too rough."
Shen Chi Yan: "..."
Although he knew Song Qinian would never betray him, seeing two people in the bed, Shen Chi Yan's brain had acted before he could even think.
After applying some ointment to Shen Keqin's arm, Shen Chi Yan stared at her coolly. "Why are you here? And what happened to your face?"
Shen Keqin coughed lightly. "I got scratched by a cat while playing with it."
"Did you ignore the first question?"
"I heard Sister-in-law say you were on a business trip, so I was afraid she'd be lonely and scared, and came to sleep with her."
Shen Chi Yan nodded, seemingly not believing her. He impatiently dismissed her. "Alright, now that I'm back, you can sleep in the guest room."
"Ah, why do I have to sleep in the guest room? I'm not going. I want to sleep with Sister-in-law."
Saying that, Shen Keqin tightly hugged Song Qinian's arm. "Sister-in-law, I don't want to sleep alone. I was so scared by Fifth Brother just now, I definitely won't be able to sleep."
Shen Keqin had just gone through so much and had finally gotten a good night's sleep. Being disturbed by Shen Chi Yan like this would surely ruin it.
Song Qinian stroked Shen Keqin's head and smiled. "Okay, you sleep with me."
Saying that, Song Qinian glanced at Shen Chi Yan. "You go sleep in the guest room."
Shen Chi Yan's expression turned dark and unpleasant. He coldly glared at Shen Keqin, his dark eyes filled with a warning, implying that Shen Keqin should be sensible and leave.
Shen Keqin seemed startled and burrowed further into Song Qinian's embrace. Then, she spoke with a hint of grievance. "Sister-in-law, I think I'd better go sleep in the guest room. Brother is angry, and I don't want to argue with Brother because of you."
Song Qinian pulled her back and glared at Shen Chi Yan. "Are you going to the guest room or not?"
"No!"
Shen Chi Yan's attitude was firm. This wasn't him being defiant towards Song Qinian, but rather, it was a matter of principle. He couldn't tolerate anyone else sleeping in his bed, not even his own sister.
Moreover, they had been apart for two days, and he hadn't had a chance to properly embrace his wife. Going to the guest room would mean sleeping alone.
"Fine, then you sleep here."
Fifth Master Shen's face lit up instantly. As expected, his Qiqi loved him the most.
However, his joy lasted only a few seconds before he saw Song Qinian get out of bed, put her arm around Shen Keqin's shoulders, and say, "Qiqin, come, sister-in-law will sleep in the guest room with you."
"Qiqi..."
Shen Chi Yan felt completely unwell. Shen Keqin glanced back at Shen Chi Yan and deliberately said, "Sister-in-law, if you leave Brother to sleep with me, Brother won't be angry, right?"
Song Qinian: "Don't worry about him."
Shen Keqin looked mischievous. "Oh, but if Brother holds a grudge against me for this and bullies me, what should I do?"
Song Qinian: "He wouldn't dare."
Shen Keqin nestled in Song Qinian's embrace. "If Brother bullies me, Sister-in-law, you must protect me well. After all, I'm just a little girl and can't beat a big man like Brother."
Listening to their conversation, Shen Chi Yan's fists clenched.
Seeing that the two were about to leave the room, he immediately rushed over and grabbed Song Qinian. "Fine, I'll go sleep in the guest room."
Before Song Qinian could even speak, Shen Keqin started her "tea-like" words again. "Oh dear Brother, it's alright if you don't sleep in the guest room. Sister-in-law and I can just sleep there. If you can't sleep well and have insomnia, Sister-in-law will surely worry about you."
"You! Two! Sleep! Here!"
The last sentence was practically squeezed out of Shen Chi Yan's teeth.