ushernet Chapter 53
Chapter 53
When Shen Meng said this, Liang Jue didn’t quite understand her words’ meaning. But no matter what Shen Meng wanted to do, as her husband, he would always support her unconditionally.
But before “going to war,” they had another issue. The place they used to live was part of the Shen family’s compound. Now that they had separated from the Shen family, they couldn’t continue to rely on them. So, they quickly moved out and temporarily stayed at the estate Liang Jue brought as part of the marriage.
Although there were many servants here, this estate was originally used for summer retreats and was quite far from the center of the capital. It was very inconvenient for Shen Meng to live in such a remote place when she had to go to court early in the morning.
After just two days, Shen Meng couldn’t stand it anymore and decided to stay at the Hanlin Academy, waiting to reunite with Liang Jue on rest days.
As a considerate husband, Liang Jue naturally showed his thoughtfulness. Every time Shen Meng returned home, he would prepare her favorite food, and their affectionate moments were inevitable. Shen Meng became his shadow as soon as she returned home.
He wanted to stick to her, never wanting to be apart for a moment. Although Shen Meng wasn’t very enthusiastic about such things, she was still a normal woman. Plus, she remembered the child who didn’t survive from her past life. On these rare rest days, she always made Liang Jue exhausted.
But after nearly a month of this, Liang Jue couldn’t bear it anymore. When Shen Meng wasn’t home, he went to select several houses.
He wouldn’t make the decision about their future residence alone. When he finally found a house he liked, he went to Shen Meng’s study.
Sitting in the chair Shen Meng used to sit in, he carefully ground the ink she used. After a brief silence, he began to write on the paper, his hand moving smoothly.
Although the capital wasn’t large, Liang Jue’s letter was quickly sent out. The next day, just after morning court, a messenger intercepted Shen Meng.
Shen Meng was surprised. Why would someone send her a letter at this time?
“Perhaps it’s a mistake in the name. Let me see the envelope first.”
The messenger fished out the letter from his long sleeves. “I’ve been delivering letters for over ten years without a mistake. Moreover, the address on this letter is very clear, for the Editor of the Hanlin Academy, Shen Meng.”@@@@
She glanced at the letter handed to her. It was tightly sealed, and there was only one editor named Shen Meng at the Hanlin Academy. The handwriting looked familiar.
It seemed familiar, but she couldn’t remember who wrote it for a moment. But it must be someone she knew.
Shen Meng accepted the letter and tucked it into her sleeve. “This should be my letter. Thank you very much.”
As the letter was private, Shen Meng, sitting in the Hanlin Academy, didn’t intend to open it. But having an unknown letter sealed on her person, with unknown content, seemed like a potential threat.
In a few days, it would be Shen Meng’s rest day. If he had waited a little longer, the situation might have been different.
Shen Meng’s complex expression was not for any other reason but because the house Liang Jue had chosen was part of the place she had lived in her previous life, Xue Ning’s Prince’s Mansion.
Back then, the Empress had specially built this mansion for them to ensure her son’s auspicious marriage, selecting a prime location and requisitioning several wealthy families’ houses.
The house Liang Jue chose was part of the Prince’s Mansion, designated by the Empress herself.
However, that was all from her previous life, and Liang Jue was unaware of it. The house was indeed excellent, which explained Liang Jue’s fondness for it. Shen Meng shouldn’t show any displeasure because of this. But just as she was about to think this, Liang Jue voluntarily suggested changing the location.
This wasn’t because he suddenly disliked the place; it was merely to make her happy. He willingly compromised for her.
Shen Meng reached out and touched his soft hair. “Didn’t you say in the letter that you really liked this place? If so, why the sudden change of heart?”
Liang Jue’s nose tingled. “But you don’t like it.” In this relationship, they were inherently unequal; he fell in love first, and his affection was deeper. Most of the time, he automatically yielded.
However, Liang Jue didn’t usually dwell on this compromise. He was willingly accepting of it, even if it meant suffering. Perhaps that was a form of love.
His own decisions shouldn’t make him feel upset, but today, for some reason, he felt very sad, and tears welled up in his eyes.
When Shen Meng looked at him again, she was startled by her usually steady and strong husband’s tears. “I didn’t say I dislike it. I was just surprised, considering the expensive location. I was just thinking, if we bought this house, our family might have to tighten our belts. I didn’t say anything, why are you crying?”
Liang Jue had indeed been different lately, with frequent and inexplicable mood swings, acting impulsively without considering the consequences, which was a far cry from his usual self.
Shen Meng’s words made Liang Jue even sadder. Choking up, he said, “I don’t know, I just suddenly felt very sad. And then my nose tingled. Actually, I don’t think I’m that sad inside.”
A small stone was thrown into Shen Meng’s heart lake, causing ripples of disturbance. Liang Jue’s emotional fluctuations were indeed not directly related to his own personality, but rather to another person.
Thinking of this, she instructed the coachwoman to turn around. “No need to go in yet; we need to go somewhere else.”
Liang Jue felt even more aggrieved. “I am sad; there’s nothing wrong with being sad.”
Shen Meng calmly placed her hand on his abdomen. “You’ll see when we get there.”