Shen Xinglei's tone softened somewhat: "Miaoniang, you know that my marriage to Xue Qingqing was arranged by my parents. Marrying her is meant to form a strong alliance with the Minister's Mansion, which will benefit my career. Since she has not yet entered the household, I naturally need to devote more attention to her."
"Husband, I am not blaming you. I understand that Miss Xue is of higher birth than me. After all, I am just the daughter of a hunter. My father died saving you, and I have no one to rely on for the rest of my life—except you. If you do well, then Brother Fan and I will also be able to live well."
"Miaoniang, you are truly understanding. Rest assured, even if I marry Xue Qingqing, the only ones who matter to me are you and Brother Fan. In my heart, Xue Qingqing has always just been a tool to appease my parents. The three of us are the real family."
Sun Miaoniang was moved and threw herself into Shen Xinglei's arms: "Husband!"
"Miaoniang!"
