After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1205 - 1204: Her “Secret”
Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
After listening to Huo Shiqian's words, Xia Chuyi declared, "No matter who it is, anyone who hurts my child cannot be forgiven."
On this issue, the husband and wife achieved perfect agreement.
Next, Huo Shiqian headed to the study, where he first placed several calls to Ling County.
Once done, he informed Xia Chuyi, "I’ve already instructed Old Chang to look into the situation in Ling County."
"I also spoke with my mother-in-law and father-in-law about our decision," Huo Shiqian told Xia Chuyi.
"Mm." As Huo Shiqian shared this, Xia Chuyi murmured in response, nestling into his embrace, before asking, "Did my parents blame you?"
Shaking his head, Huo Shiqian replied steadily, "It’s fine, your parents said they’ll come to see you tomorrow."
Though Huo Shiqian downplayed it, Xia Chuyi realized her parents must have scolded him.
"Husband, I’m sorry..." Xia Chuyi murmured.
Clearly, the choice had been hers, but Huo Shiqian bore the criticism.
Gently caressing her hair, Huo Shiqian said, "The one who should apologize is me, for not taking good care of you."
Hearing those words, Xia Chuyi understood he meant her poisoning episode.
On this topic, Xia Chuyi shook her head too, stating, "You don’t need to apologize; this was my own oversight."
Guilt weighed on Xia Chuyi as well.
In any case, both spouses carried their own regrets over the incident.
Thank goodness Xia Chuyi possessed the Heavenly Book Recipe; otherwise...
"Husband, I’m especially grateful that you believe in me and are willing to keep the child..." All of a sudden, Xia Chuyi expressed to Huo Shiqian with deep feeling.
"Silly girl, what are you saying?" Huo Shiqian replied, softly tapping her head.
Suddenly, Xia Chuyi straightened up and announced, "Husband, regarding my ’secret,’ I think it’s time to tell you."
These words made Huo Shiqian freeze briefly.
"This matter..." After a short reflection, Huo Shiqian added, "Even if you never tell me, it won’t matter."
"By not saying it, your safety is more assured," Huo Shiqian stated calmly.
Did he desire to learn Xia Chuyi’s "secret"?
Absolutely, he yearned to know.
Yet, should sharing this "secret" endanger Xia Chuyi, he preferred ignorance.
As partners in marriage, Xia Chuyi grasped his worries right away, shaking her head while saying, "It’s okay, I trust you."
At that, she drew the Heavenly Book Jade from around her neck.
"Husband, my ’secret’ is this piece of jade," Xia Chuyi stated earnestly.
Huo Shiqian’s eyes fixed on the Heavenly Book Jade, his brows knitting faintly as he questioned puzzledly, "A piece of jade?"
Nodding lightly, Xia Chuyi confirmed, "Yes, it’s just a piece of jade."
"Husband, do you know about the Jiezishijie?" Xia Chuyi inquired.
Huo Shiqian gave a slight nod, "I know a little."
With that confirmation, Xia Chuyi quickly explained, "Husband, this piece of jade is a Jiezishijie."
She then gave Huo Shiqian a basic rundown: within the Heavenly Book Jade lay a separate realm, a wondrous cookbook.
Concerning her rebirth, given the unhappy past-life dealings with Huo Shiqian, she chose not to reveal it.
Having heard Xia Chuyi describe the mystical space, Huo Shiqian stayed quiet for a long stretch.