Zu An blinked in surprise. “You want me to rile Yuan Wendong up once more?” He’d never expected such a suggestion out of his wife.

Chu Chuyan thought that Zu An might be feeling intimidated, so she added, “Don’t worry, I’ll accompany you tomorrow. No matter how you rile him up, I’ll be there to ensure your safety.”

Woah, what’s with this sudden declaration that almost sounds like a confession? Why does it feel like our positions have been reversed… Well, I guess it’s fine. Mooching off others is pretty cool after all.

Zu An nodded affirmatively. “Rest assured, honey. Since you’ve decreed it, I’ll make sure to blow him up with rage!”

The way Zu An referred to Chu Chuyan as ‘honey’ brought frowns to Chu Chuyan and Qin Wanru’s faces, but neither made any further comment.

“Big sister, you’ll be heading to the academy tomorrow?” asked Chu Huanzhao.

“I am. What’s with your expression?” asked Chu Chuyan with a smile. “Could it be that you’ve stirred trouble in the academy, and you’re worried that the teachers will complain to me?”

“Of course not! It’s just that you haven’t been to the academy for quite some time now. I’m just delighted,” Chu Huanzhao replied indignantly,...