Chapter 540: I Want to Know
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qin Zhenzhen found Su Bin overly affectionate. She clicked her tongue at him.
“You seem to have honey on your mouth!”
Su Bin hugged her, refusing to let go. “Then try it again. I’ll make you feel sweet.”
Qin Zhenzhen blushed.
“It’s broad daylight, and we’re in the courtyard. Aren’t you afraid Su Ning will tease us?”
During her pregnancy, Su Ning wished she could be with Qin Zhenzhen 24 hours a day, fearing the old woman serving her might not be diligent enough and cause harm.
It had to be said that Su Ning’s sister-in-law was quite considerate.
A while ago, Su Ning mentioned needing to use the restroom, so she left.
Qin Zhenzhen took the opportunity to let the old woman a.s.sist her with other tasks, giving her some s.p.a.ce.
She wasn’t accustomed to constant surveillance.
She cherished her privacy.
Su Bin rea.s.sured, “Don’t worry, Su Ning is not blind. When she sees us like this, she won’t openly mock us. At most, she’ll hide and laugh secretly.”
He desired his wife’s happiness, wanting to shield her from any impact caused by his earlier emotions.
If Qin Zhenzhen persisted in asking, Su Bin might end up raising another question. If his wife opted to keep this secret, it could adversely affect their relationship and her overall mood, especially during pregnancy.
This was certainly not favorable for expectant mothers.
Qin Zhenzhen playfully reached out and pinched Su Bin’s handsome face.
“Don’t change the subject. You haven’t answered my question.”
“Why were you upset just now? And you still haven’t told me how Fourth
Brother and Second Brother captured the castle. Were there many casualties?”
Having regained his composure, Su Bin calmly shared the details mentioned in the letter with Qin Zhenzhen.
A sigh escaped Qin Zhenzhen.
Fourth Brother had not let her down.
He employed a strategy with minimal casualties to effortlessly seize the castle. Moreover, he utilized his influence to recruit a substantial number of supporters.
At this rate, the day Fourth Brother would ascend to the rank of general seemed imminent.
Yet, Old General Chen’s military camp, where Fourth Brother served, posed constant dangers, and every step was fraught with peril.
If Old General Chen continued to perceive her Fourth Brother as a threat, discovering his weaknesses could lead to execution, much like Chiliarch Yang’s fate at the hands of her Fourth Brother.
Contemplating this, Qin Zhenzhen’s smile waned.
“Do you think Fourth Brother will be in danger when he returns to the military camp?”
Su Bin shook his head. “There’s currently no immediate danger.”
Qin Silong’s successful expedition had garnered support from the Public House. Punishing him after a victorious war with minimal casualties would not sit well with the soldiers in the camp. Moreover, it would harm General Chen’s reputation and, most crucially, disrupt the army’s morale.
However, Su Bin harbored some concerns.
“While we should celebrate Fourth Brother and Second Brother’s triumph, reading the letter made me sense potential hidden dangers.” Qin Silong’s capture of the castle seemed too effortless.
The precision of the information he possessed was uncanny.
The prowess of the elite soldiers he dispatched was almost mystical.
It would be all too simple for someone to exploit a vulnerability, framing him as a spy working for an organization. Perhaps, in pursuit of earning merits, he intentionally staged a spectacle, transforming himself into a legendary figure. Qin Zhenzhen could discern Su Bin’s thoughts, but she still inquired, “What hidden dangers?”
She wanted to understand Su Bin’s perspective.
She was on the verge of confiding in Su Bin about the secret.
However, Su Bin replied, “Wife, you needn’t worry about this matter. I’ll do my best to help Fourth Brother resolve any issues.”
Refusing to relent, Qin Zhenzhen insisted, “I want to know!”