577: Coaxed

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan picked up his teacup and took a small sip, trying to ease his tension.

After all, Xia Chuwei's strength was still very formidable; although he could handle it, it was extremely difficult.

"Sister-in-law, I just handled some necessary matters during this trip; there's nothing much to gain from it."

"Oh?" Xia Chuwei raised her eyebrows, her gaze drifting towards Shi Meitong, "This Miss Shi looks quite unfamiliar; aren't you going to introduce her to your Sister-in-law?"

Seeing this, Shi Meitong's heart immediately stopped guessing.

These two, they have an illicit affair! And it's... this kind of relationship!

Chen Xuan knew he couldn't avoid it and could only say, "Sister-in-law, this is Madam Yun Shi Meitong; we met by chance at a banquet. She encountered some difficulties, so I lent a hand, and we became acquainted through that."

Xia Chuwei sneered, "Met by chance? Lent a hand? Chen Xuan, you're truly a warm-hearted Daoist."

However, after saying that, her own face began to flush.

Bah, bah, bah, it's all Chen Xuan's fault; she can't even use idioms anymore!

Thinking of this, her voice suddenly rose, "Then I'd like to ask, do you still remember your agreed-upon... Sister-in-law? Do you still remember the responsibility you bear?"

Chen Xuan lowered his head, pretending not to dare to look directly into Xia Chuwei's eyes, and after a moment of silence, said, "Sister-in-law, I naturally remember. It's just that the situation was urgent at the time, and I truly couldn't stand by and do nothing."

Xia Chuwei stood up and paced back and forth in the room, saying as she walked, "Good, good, good, what a 'couldn't stand by and do nothing'! Do you know what kind of harm your casual actions have caused me?!"

She suddenly stopped and looked at Chen Xuan, "Today you brought Madam Yun Shi Meitong back; tomorrow, will you bring back even more unrelated people?"

"No, Sister-in-law, please listen to my explanation..."

Chen Xuan was about to explain but was interrupted by Xia Chuwei:

"Alright, I don't want to hear what you have to say. Since you've brought her back, then settle her properly. But you'd best remember, some things cannot be done recklessly."

With that, she flicked her sleeve and turned to enter the inner room, leaving Chen Xuan and Shi Meitong in place, the atmosphere so heavy it was suffocating.

"I say, Chen Xuan... is this one also... your masterpiece? But why does her temper still seem so bad? With your personality, it's impossible for her to have the strength to speak..."

At this point, Shi Meitong's mouth was covered by Chen Xuan.

"Don't dare to speak nonsense!"

"Hmph! It's all your bad deeds, I don't care!"

After a period of cultivation by Chen Xuan, Shi Meitong no longer had her initial fiery temper; instead, she was as gentle as water when facing Chen Xuan.

"Alright, alright, you wait for me here for a moment; I'll go back and have a good talk with her!" Chen Xuan said.

"Then, then you also be careful, don't... you know?"

"Alright, you're even starting to manage my affairs!"

"Hmph, why can't I manage them? Right now, in my belly, is your... Hmph!" Shi Meitong snorted Jiao.

"Yes, yes, yes, my Lady! Let me go in and say a few words, that's fine, right?"

"Mm, go on~"

Chen Xuan took a deep breath and pushed open the door to the inner room. Xia Chuwei had her back to him, her shoulders trembling slightly, clearly still angry.

"Sister-in-law..." Chen Xuan called softly, his voice carrying a hint of caution.

Xia Chuwei, however, seemed not to hear him, not moving at all.

"What's wrong? Are you angry?"

"Angry? What do I have to be angry about? After all, you already have a wife!" Xia Chuwei's voice was icy cold; clearly, she had heard Chen Xuan's conversation with Shi Meitong outside.

Hearing this, Chen Xuan casually set up a soundproofing Formation, then slowly approached, trying to explain, "Sister-in-law, please don't take to heart what Shi Meitong and I just said. Things aren't as you think..."

"Then how are they?"

Xia Chuwei suddenly turned around, her eyes red, and angrily said, "Not as I think? Then what is it like? You're about to be a father; how else do you want to explain?"

Chen Xuan was speechless for a moment; he knew that anything he said now would seem pale and powerless.

Seeing Xia Chuwei's heartbroken appearance, his heart ached. As if by a ghost's prompting, he stepped forward and tightly embraced Xia Chuwei.

Xia Chuwei first stiffened, then struggled forcefully, "Let me go! What right do you have to hold me?"

Chen Xuan held her even tighter. He gently rested his chin on Xia Chuwei's shoulder and whispered, "Sister-in-law, I know I was wrong. But in my heart, you have always had a place."

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuwei's struggling movements paused, but tears rolled down uncontrollably, "You're lying to me! Since you have me in your heart, why did you... with her?"

"Sister-in-law, I admit that I had an improper relationship with Meitong. But that doesn't mean my feelings for you have diminished in the slightest. You are always the most important person in my heart."

Hearing Chen Xuan admit it, Xia Chuwei struggled hard, trying to break free from his embrace, "Let me go! What do you take me for? Now that you've done such a thing, do you still think you can gloss it over with a few words?"

Chen Xuan not only didn't let go but pulled her even closer, their bodies almost pressed together.

He lowered his head, his lips close to Xia Chuwei's ear, and whispered, "Sister-in-law, you know me; I will definitely handle this matter beautifully for you!"

After saying that, Chen Xuan added, "You are the head wife of 'here'!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuwei trembled all over, wanting to resist, but her body gradually became soft and powerless under Chen Xuan's Qi. She bit her lower lip, her eyes full of conflict and struggle, "You... how can you do this to me...?"

Chen Xuan did not respond but expressed his feelings with action. He slowly lowered his head, his lips approaching Xia Chuwei's lips.

Xia Chuwei's eyes widened, and she instinctively wanted to dodge but was held tightly in Chen Xuan's embrace, with nowhere to escape.

The moment their (lips) met, Xia Chuwei felt a current pass through her entire body, and the anger and grievances in her heart seemed to transform into endless affection at that moment.

After a long while, Chen Xuan slowly released Xia Chuwei, his forehead resting against hers, and softly said, "Sister-in-law, forgive me this one time, okay? I promise I won't make you sad again."

Xia Chuwei's eyes (were hazy), her cheeks flushed. She raised her hand and gently thumped Chen Xuan's chest, "You scoundrel... how could you..." Although she was still complaining verbally, her tone no longer had its previous firmness.

Seeing Xia Chuwei's attitude soften, Chen Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He tightly embraced Xia Chuwei, as if to merge her into his own body: "Chu Wei, I will prove with my actions that your position in my heart is unmatched."]}