The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!-Chapter 976: Cherishing His Wife Above All (10)

As soon as she spoke, her expression changed slightly!

How could she say such a thing... Wouldn’t he definitely suspect her?

But Yan Sijue’s face showed no hint of surprise, instead, he narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Are you, perhaps, plotting to murder your husband?"

Mu Yiliang boldly said, "And what if I am?"

His gaze darkened slightly, then he suddenly laughed: "Go ahead, of course. Even if I die by your hand, I won’t have the slightest complaint."

His voice was slightly hoarse, yet it sounded solemn, as if he wasn’t joking at all.

Mu Yiliang felt her heart skip a beat!

"However..." his voice grew even more hoarse, "I would prefer... to die under the peonies."

Mu Yiliang was taken aback, throwing a pillow at him in embarrassment and annoyance!

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Qiao Yebai stayed in the villa for three days in a row, arguing with Yan Sijue over various issues, and teasing Xiaoze, appearing quite content.

However, at every mealtime, he seemed somewhat tense, waiting for others to pick up their chopsticks before he would do the same.

Once, Xiaoze teased him, saying: "Uncle, do you think you’re the Emperor? Making us taste your food! It’s too funny!"

Yan Sijue glanced at Qiao Yebai.

Qiao Yebai snorted, neither confirming nor denying, but continued the same the next time.

Three days later, taking advantage of Yiliang and Xiaoze returning to their rooms, Yan Sijue said to Qiao Yebai: "As long as you’re here, she won’t make a move, so you can be at ease."

"That’s hard to say." Qiao Yebai furrowed his brow, "What if one day she slips up unexpectedly?"

Yan Sijue paused and said, "She has prepared a cyanide-based poison, just waiting for you to leave so she can find an opportunity to use it on me."

"Damn!" Qiao Yebai was so shocked he nearly dropped the cup in his hand, "That’s deadly poison! Deadly poison, you know what that is? Yan Sijue, it’s like you have a death wish!"

"I know what I’m doing." His expression remained calm, "So, you should leave, unless you plan to stay until she returns to normal. Otherwise, staying here for a few days is utterly meaningless."

Qiao Yebai gave him a suspicious look: "Actually, you just find me bothersome, right? Think I enjoy being here?"

"Best if you don’t. Leave as soon as you can." Yan Sijue’s smile was a bit self-deprecating, "Otherwise, she’ll have no chance to make a move on me, and if you don’t leave soon, she might just urge you to go."

Qiao Yebai was momentarily speechless.

After a long time, he finally spoke: "Yan Sijue, I kind of admire you. Even I, who’s not her target, live in fear every day, yet you are still hoping for her to make a move... Especially since you were so close before. Just the thought of her constantly plotting to kill you makes me feel sorry for you. Yet you seem so calm?"

Yan Sijue’s eyes darkened, his thin lips pressed tightly together, saying nothing.

How could he not care at all?

That night, when she held a fruit knife and pierced his skin, there was indeed a moment of despair, even considering letting her kill him. Because he didn’t want to see her hateful and unfamiliar gaze.

Mu Yiliang used to love him so much, if her rejection was equally painful for him.

However, what reassured him was that he clearly saw the layers of ice starting to melt.

Though her determination to kill him hadn’t wavered, she was becoming more accustomed to his touch, and even no longer resisted his occasional kisses and caresses.