Yan Xi knew very well what kind of person Old Mr. Yao was. Even if Fu Yan Ting hadn't told her everything, she would have suspected that Old Mr. Yao was involved in Mu Jing Chen's death.
Fu Yan Ting was worried that Yan Xi would be angry, so he spoke in a more subtle way.
In fact, Yan Xi had already known what kind of person Old Mr. Yao was five years ago.
However, because Yao Wan Qi had always lived in the Yao family, Yan Xi didn't want Yao Wan Qi to know about Old Mr. Yao's ugly side. For these years, Yan Xi had turned a blind eye.
If it weren't for Yao Wan Qi, Yan Xi would never have returned to the Yao family.
But now, Yao Wan Qi had also been harmed by Old Mr. Yao.
Mu Jing Chen had also been harmed by Old Mr. Yao. Yan Xi could not just wait for death any longer.
Seeing Yan Xi's extremely grim expression, Fu Yan Ting couldn't help but ask, "Xi Xi, are you alright?"
Yan Xi nodded gently, but Fu Yan Ting could tell from her state that she was far from alright. Fu Yan Ting was genuinely worried about her. He couldn't help but frown. Fu Yan Ting had also been through storms, so he wanted to shelter Yan Xi from the rain and not let her become like him.
"Husband, can we go back to Yan City? I want to..."
"I know, I'll figure out a way to arrange it."
Yan Xi's words were interrupted by Fu Yan Ting. In fact, even if Yan Xi hadn't spoken, Fu Yan Ting would have made the arrangements.
Fu Yan Ting knew that Yan Xi wanted to see Mu Jing Chen one last time.
Yan Xi was caught off guard by Fu Yan Ting's words. She thought he would refuse her request.
Yan Xi had even prepared her speech, thinking about how to explain it to Fu Yan Ting to get his consent.
But Yan Xi hadn't expected that before she could even finish her sentence, Fu Yan Ting interrupted her, and he agreed to let her see Mu Jing Chen.
Yan Xi looked up at Fu Yan Ting in surprise. Fu Yan Ting stroked Yan Xi's hair and said softly, "It seems you don't know your husband well enough."
"You're not my husband. We're already divorced," Yan Xi mumbled softly.
Fu Yan Ting shot her a stern look, and Yan Xi quickly changed her tune. "Husband, I meant you're so understanding."
Fu Yan Ting ignored her. That very evening, he took Yan Xi back to Yan City.
Yan Xi expected Old Mr. Yao to stop them. To her surprise, Fu Yan Ting said that he had already made arrangements, and Old Mr. Yao would not stop them.
Yan Xi didn't know what kind of deal Fu Yan Ting had made with Old Mr. Yao to make him so accommodating that he agreed to let Yan Xi leave the capital with Fu Yan Ting.
On the way back to Yan City, Yan Xi looked at Fu Yan Ting and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
Fu Yan Ting glanced at Yan Xi indifferently. He had indeed made a deal with Old Mr. Yao, but he didn't want Yan Xi to feel pressured or guilty, so he had no intention of telling her.
However, he couldn't resist Yan Xi's persistent pestering. Fu Yan Ting observed Yan Xi, and after careful consideration, he said in a half-joking tone, "I told Old Mr. Yao that if he let us leave, I would ensure you return to the Yao family smoothly, and I would also remarry you. From then on, I would not interfere with his dealings with that organization."
Yan Xi believed Fu Yan Ting's words without any doubt.
Upon returning to Yan City, Yan Xi was eager to go to the Mu family.
Fu Yan Ting stopped her. Yan Xi looked at Fu Yan Ting doubtfully and said softly, "Husband, you're not going back on your word, are you? You promised you'd let me see Mu Jing Chen one last time."
"Are you planning to go dressed like this?" Fu Yan Ting sighed helplessly in response to Yan Xi's words.
Hearing Fu Yan Ting, Yan Xi looked down at herself and realized belatedly that she was wearing a pink down jacket.
If Fu Yan Ting hadn't reminded her, she would have forgotten that she was wearing pink.
It was disrespectful to the deceased to go to the mourning hall dressed like that.
Fu Yan Ting took Yan Xi directly to the mall and picked out a black down jacket for her.
But to Yan Xi's surprise, Fu Yan Ting also bought himself a black down jacket, and his jacket was a matching couple's style with hers.
Yan Xi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, but she didn't say anything.
When they arrived at the Mu family's residence, Yan Xi saw that Fu Yan Ting had no intention of leaving. She couldn't help but ask, "Are you coming with me?"
Yan Xi knew that the relationship between the Fu family and the Mu family was not good, and Fu Yan Ting's relationship with Mu Jing Chen was not that close. Therefore, Yan Xi was somewhat flattered that Fu Yan Ting was accompanying her to the Mu family.
Fu Yan Ting offered no explanation, merely nodded slightly and replied, "The Mu family and the Fu family have business dealings. Although Mu Jing Chen is an illegitimate son, he still bears the Mu surname. It would seem a bit off if I didn't come. I don't want to be criticized by outsiders for not attending the mourning out of personal grudges."
Since Fu Yan Ting had put it that way, Yan Xi didn't expose him. She nodded and entered with Fu Yan Ting.
Upon arriving at the Mu family's residence, Yan Xi realized that Mu Jing Chen's relationship with the Mu family was indeed very bad.
Even the mourning hall set up for Mu Jing Chen after his death was merely a perfunctory gesture.
Yan Xi felt in her heart that it was not worth it for Mu Jing Chen. Perhaps the Mu family had never truly acknowledged him. They had only brought him back because of his close ties with the Yao family in the capital, using him to pave the way for their own advancement.
Seeing that Yan Xi was silent, Fu Yan Ting couldn't help but ask, "What are you thinking about? You're so quiet."
Yan Xi shook her head gently. Just as she was about to deny it, Fu Yan Ting's deep voice sounded from above her head. Fu Yan Ting said lightly, "Xi Xi, I let you come back for the mourning because I knew you wanted to. I don't want to interfere too much in your personal affairs. But I did not allow you to think about other men in front of me, not even those who are dead."
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, Yan Xi's lips twitched. She looked at Fu Yan Ting and said word by word, "You're overthinking it. I wasn't thinking about Mu Jing Chen. I was just looking at the mourning hall and feeling that it was not worth it for Mu Jing Chen."
After hearing Yan Xi's explanation, Fu Yan Ting's expression softened slightly.
Fu Yan Ting gently comforted her, "Whether it's worth it or not, Mu Jing Chen can feel it. Don't worry about it here. Even the wisest official can't resolve family disputes."
Yan Xi looked up at Fu Yan Ting and didn't explain further. She linked her arm through his and said softly, "Let's go in."
Yan Xi rarely showed affection in public, and holding Fu Yan Ting's arm like this was very rare. Now that Yan Xi was so proactive, Fu Yan Ting was extremely pleased.