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

Chapter 19 Shen Jiaying confesses her feelings to Shen Xiuyan

Shen Xiuyan smiled, lazily sitting in his chair, his fingers tapping the table absentmindedly, and replied slowly with a playful tone:

"Sigh! I'm rather slow-witted, and I really can't understand what my cousin is saying. Cousin, you might as well explain it more clearly, so that I won't misunderstand your 'hard work'."

Liu Jiaying listened to Shen Xiuyan's words but mistakenly thought that he was intentionally testing her feelings.

After all, he hadn't refused to bring her soup these past few days, had he? Didn't that mean he cared about her? Did he want to know if she cared about him or not?

Thinking of this, Liu Jiaying became even more excited. Looking at the handsome, mature, and charming man in front of her, she was even more fascinated by him than Xu Wenkai. She would even be willing to take him as a concubine now.

Indeed, Shen Xiuyan's appearance was truly handsome and his temperament extraordinary, which made many women fall for him.

Back then, otherwise, Shen Xiuyan's mother wouldn't have caught the eye of Lord Shen, who tricked her into having his body, and wouldn't have married her even after she gave birth to Shen Xiuyan.

It was only later that they learned that Lord Shen had only taken advantage of her beauty and seduced her, and that he had no intention of marrying a peasant girl.

Since ancient times, beautiful women have often had tragic fates. After learning the truth about being deceived, she suffered from postpartum depression and soon passed away.

Shen Xiuyan looked coldly at Liu Jiaying, who was staring at him with a look of infatuation, and a chill ran down his spine.

He couldn't help but glare at Liu Jiaying, but Liu Jiaying misunderstood his gaze as a provocation.

A blush instantly spread across Liu Jiaying's cheeks, and her originally clear voice became incredibly soft and sweet.

“Brother-in-law, Jiaying is in love with you. Ever since I met you at the Li residence and witnessed your extraordinary beauty, my heart has been restless. Your image often appears in my mind and I can’t get rid of it.”

That's why I took the initiative to ask my aunt to let me come to the Marquis's residence to help my cousin during her postpartum confinement. Actually, I just long to see you more often, even if it's just for a brief moment.

I know full well that I am far inferior to my cousin in both looks and talent. But my feelings for you are sincere and unconditional, and I ask for nothing in return.

I only hope that you will occasionally glance at me, giving me the chance to quietly stay by your side. For me, this is the greatest wish of my life!

At that moment, Li Tingxue, who was in the next room, heard Liu Jiaying's pretentious and affected declaration of love very clearly.

Instantly, a surge of anger rushed from the bottom of her heart to her head, making her tremble all over, as if her lungs were about to explode.

She gritted her teeth and cursed, "That shameless slut! I've always treated her well and truly regarded her as my own sister."

To my surprise, she repaid kindness with enmity. Not only did she not show any gratitude, but she also tried to seduce my husband! She is truly shameless…”

Shen Xiuyan was unmoved by Liu Jiaying's words, but instead smiled strangely and said, "Oh dear! Could it be that Cousin Liu's family is struggling to make ends meet, so you also want to sell yourself into the Xuanhua Marquis's mansion as a servant? After all, those who stay by my side are all servants!"

On the other side, after hearing Liu Jiaying's words, Shen Xiuyan did not show any emotion on his face. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a strange smile.

Then, in a mocking and disdainful tone, he said, "Oh dear! Could it be that Cousin Liu's family has fallen on hard times and is living a very difficult life?"

So much so that she has abandoned even the most basic dignity and actually wants to sell herself into the Xuanhua Marquis's mansion as a lowly servant?

"Hmph! Don't forget, those who have stayed by my side for so long are all utterly loyal servants!"

Liu Jiaying was stunned when she heard Shen Xiuyan's words. Hmm, is that what she meant? And why is he acting so unpredictably?

Instead of being overwhelmed by her emotions after hearing her heartfelt confession, he should have embraced her...

After all, Xu Wenkai had acted the same way after hearing my words before. If it weren't for the princess's intervention, I might have become the prefect's daughter-in-law.

She was furious just thinking about it; the best thing to do now was to grab onto Shen Xiuyan.

However, Liu Jiaying was also a little discouraged. No wonder everyone in the capital was saying that although Shen Xiuyan was incredibly handsome, he was a blockhead in front of women. Wasn't it clear enough that she had put it so simply?

Why can't Shen Xiuyan understand human language? She's not the kind of person who's born lowly and willing to be a slave or servant.

She harbored a grand dream of becoming the future Marquis's wife. She wanted to marry Shen Xiuyan and help him inherit the title. Then she would be the Marquis's wife. As for her cousin, she didn't know if she was still alive.

Thinking of this, Liu Jiaying suppressed a smile and hurriedly denied it, saying, "No, no, brother-in-law, you misunderstood me. I absolutely did not intend to sell myself to you as a servant! I just... I just wanted to say..."

She was blushing and didn't know how to express her true feelings.

Shen Xiuyan's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a playful smile as he said:

"Oh, I see, I understand now. So you don't mean you want to work for me for free and not get a penny in return, just to be my servant? Haha, I didn't expect Cousin Liu to be such a kind person!"

Liu Jiaying was in a terrible mood. Why did Shen Xiuyan want her to be a servant? She wasn't born with the lowly fate of a servant, and she would never want to be a slave.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jiaying felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

Why does Shen Xiuyan always misunderstand her intentions? She is by no means someone who was born to be a lowly servant, a subservient slave!

Thinking of this, Liu Jiaying shook her head repeatedly without hesitation, and thought to herself: Since Shen Xiuyan can never understand her feelings, she might as well just tell him everything!

Her face flushed, and she stammered, "Brother-in-law, Jiaying likes you and wants to marry you..."

Shen Xiuyan looked surprised and immediately interrupted her, saying, "Oh dear! Cousin Liu, are you out of your mind? I've already married my cousin, how could you marry me?"

Besides, your cousin and I already have several children and a very good relationship. How could I possibly marry you? You must not have rested well these past few days and are just talking nonsense. You should go back and rest quickly. I'll take you back to your father-in-law's house tomorrow."