After I awakened my inner voice, I became the treasure of my family.

Chapter 84 Jiang Mianmian's Doubts

Sitting in the carriage, Shen Xiujin frowned and muttered, "Sigh! This date almost turned into a life-or-death situation. If they had actually succeeded in their date, would they even be alive???"

For a moment, he was also at a loss for what to do.

Inside the residence of the Marquis of Xuanhua.

"Hey? Didn't you say you were going to the temple fair with your friends today? Why are you back so soon?"

Jiang Mianmian and Li Tingxue were leisurely drinking milk tea and chatting idly.

Suddenly, she saw her second son walk in looking listless and utterly dejected.

Shen Xiujin, like a deflated rooster, plopped down heavily next to Jiang Mianmian, his face full of helplessness and speechlessness.

Seeing the gazes of his mother and sister-in-law, Shen Xiujin sighed heavily and then recounted everything that had happened that day to Jiang Mianmian and Li Tingxue.

Wow! This...this is such explosive news? Zhou Jingyao almost got herself killed by the second son?!

Upon hearing this astonishing news, Jiang Mianmian's eyes widened in shock, and she exclaimed in surprise:

"Second brother, what did you say? You...you actually made plans to go to the temple fair with Zhou Jingyao today? But not only did you not make it, you even managed to get Zhou Jingyao almost killed at the city gate?"

Li Tingxue, standing to the side, was equally stunned and couldn't help but curse inwardly:

"Holy crap, no way! That female lead's influence is that huge? Does that mean the other women can't have any connection with Shen Xiujin at all?"

Oh my god, that's terrifying!

The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became. Li Tingxue felt a chill run down her spine and muttered to herself:

"If Shen Xiuyan were to become that kind of male lead in the future, wouldn't she have to run far away as fast as possible and never get involved with any so-called male lead, so as not to be implicated by them?"

Shen Xiujin hurriedly looked at Jiang Mianmian and said speechlessly, "Yes! That's right. If I hadn't arrived just in time and shot that vicious fugitive to death with an arrow..."

"By now, Zhou Jingyao would probably have been cleaved in two by that villain!"

After hearing Shen Xiujin's words, Jiang Mianmian frowned slightly, but did not say anything!

Shen Xiujin looked worried and hurriedly asked Jiang Mianmian, "Mother, do you think I... can I really use other people to fight against this unknown force? For some reason, I feel this is really scary!"

"This is simply... simply outrageous!"

"Moreover, Zhou Jingya hadn't even done anything to me this time, yet she almost lost her life because of me."

You said, "What if, just what if one day I invite Zhou Jingyao out for a trip or something, who knows if she'll actually be killed by the power of that plot?"

Jiang Mianmian's heart tightened suddenly, and she was momentarily at a loss for what to do. She looked troubled and said:

"You brat, you're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? Besides, I've never encountered anything like this before... anyone else has had such a bizarre and strange situation as you!"

At this moment, Jiang Mianmian couldn't help but mutter to herself:

[Sigh! I didn't tell a single lie! Why didn't the eldest brother and his wife have this many troubles back then? Could it be because they were a real married couple, and therefore the so-called mysterious forces of the plot were relatively weaker?]

However, looking at the second son and Zhou Jingyao, is it because they are not legally married that they have encountered such different situations?

Thinking of this, Jiang Mianmian felt a splitting headache and felt extremely annoyed.

[But...but then again, even so, Zhou Jingyao was originally a villainous cannon fodder female supporting character in the plot! Even if the second brother didn't ask her out, according to the story's direction and plot development, they would inevitably meet or encounter each other in the future.]

However, the key point is that the plot is nowhere near as thrilling as the second brother described; there aren't even any scenes of life-or-death separation!

For a moment, Jiang Mianmian was completely confused and couldn't figure out where the problem was.

However, she also felt a bit strange at this moment. You see, based on her understanding of the plot, the second brother had never been interested in women like Zhou Jingyao!

So why was she the first woman this guy thought of when he wanted to find someone to help him fight against the plot?

[Oh my! Could it be that the second brother actually... likes that Zhou Jingyao? That's why...]

After the thought suddenly popped into her mind, Jiang Mianmian quickly turned her head and scrutinized Shen Xiujin from head to toe with a gaze as sharp as a scanner.

The more she looked at it, the more she felt there was something fishy going on behind the scenes that she didn't know about.

Hearing his mother's words, Shen Xiujin's lips twitched involuntarily a few times, and he muttered to himself:

"Hmph, the reason I ultimately chose Zhou Jingyao is ultimately because of you. If you hadn't just whispered her name in my ear that day, how could I have made this decision so rashly and chosen her directly?"

Oh dear! Now look what's happened. If even the first villainous female cannon fodder character can't be found, then what about the next one..."

Thinking of this, Shen Xiujin felt a splitting headache and his brows furrowed tightly. But soon, his eyes lit up and an idea came to him.

He put on a pitiful look and pleaded with his mother, "Mother, look at me, I've caused trouble for our Marquis's mansion this time. I've offended General Zhou today, and he almost beat me up."

As my elder, you should at least personally visit the General's Mansion to see Miss Zhou Jingyao, shouldn't you? After all, I almost caused her to meet with disaster...

After listening to Shen Xiujin's complaints, Jiang Mianmian pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement without hesitation:

"Alright, since things have developed to this point, it seems I really need to go to the General's Mansion to apologize to them in person."

Most importantly, your eldest brother and third brother both hold official positions in the imperial court. Our Marquis's mansion has already fallen into decline, so it is really not advisable to easily offend a powerful general like Zhou Liang.

Furthermore, your situation is indeed somewhat special. If it's true that the Zhou family girl was implicated because of you, which nearly led to this disaster, then both morally and logically, I must pay her a visit!

After she finished speaking, Jiang Mianmian immediately continued:

"But, second brother, you shouldn't go this time. After all, those dangerous things just happened today. If you get too close to her and accidentally cause her to get into some kind of accident, that wouldn't be good."

[Back then, their Marquis's family wasn't even involved in a marriage alliance with General Zhou; that would have made them enemies!]

Upon hearing Jiang Mianmian's voice, Shen Xiujin's smile froze on his face. Then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately agreed, thinking that if he didn't want to go, he wouldn't go!

Just then, Shen Xiujin subtly winked at his sister-in-law, Li Tingxue, conveying some important message. He could choose not to go, but his sister-in-law, Li Tingxue, had to come along.

In case of any special circumstances, it would be good for my sister-in-law to help my mother out of a predicament, and she could also act as an undercover agent to gather some information for him!

The quick-witted Li Tingxue immediately understood and nodded eagerly, because she also wanted to go with her mother to eat melons. She then quickly turned to Jiang Mianmian with a beaming smile and said:

"Mother, how about this? When we go to the Zhou residence that day, why don't you let your daughter-in-law accompany you?" Her words were full of sincerity and eagerness.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mianmian frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Why are you going with us? Aren't you supposed to stay home and take care of Le'an?"

Clearly, he did not entirely agree with Li Tingxue's suggestion.

Li Tingxue quickly waved her hand and explained, "Oh dear, Mother, don't worry about Le'an going hungry. Granny Yu's daughter-in-law just gave birth a few days ago. If we are delayed by something and can't come back in time..."

"It would be fine for Le'an to help with breastfeeding. Besides, having your daughter-in-law accompany you would better demonstrate the sincerity of our Marquis's household!"

After hearing her daughter-in-law's words, Jiang Mianmian thought about it. Since her eldest daughter-in-law gave birth to Le'an, she had hardly ever left the house. She stayed at home taking care of the child every day, or she would come to chat and drink tea with her.

She's been cooped up at home all this time, and I imagine her eldest daughter-in-law is feeling really stifled too. This is definitely not good; she really should be given a chance to go out and relax.

Perhaps going out will lift her spirits and make her milk supply more plentiful, allowing her to raise her lovely little Le'an to be chubby, healthy, and strong.

Thinking of this, Jiang Mianmian said gently, "Okay! If you still want to go with us, then go with us."

Upon hearing this, Li Tingxue's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile, and she quickly replied, "Yes, Mother! Thank you for your understanding, Mother."

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Mianmian turned to her second son, Shen Xiujin, and instructed him, "Second son, quickly prepare an invitation and send it to the Zhou family. Remember, this invitation must be sent in my name."

"Just say you want to visit Zhou Jingyao. Otherwise, I'm afraid if I send it in your name, saying I want to visit Zhou Jingyao, Zhou Liang's hot temper might cause him to throw the invitation out the door!"

Shen Xiujin: "..."

He looked slightly helpless, but still nodded obediently and replied, "...I understand, Mother."