Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Chapter 185 You know the truth

Shen Qingyao's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Si Jingnian's heart and leaving him stunned in place.

It was only a fleeting moment, but for Si Jingnian at that moment, it felt as if he had endured an eternity.

When he came to his senses, looking at Shen Qingyao with a determined expression, he realized that every word she said came from the bottom of her heart and was extremely serious.

In an instant, an indescribable stinging sensation surged into his heart like a tide and quickly spread throughout his chest.

The feeling was like countless fine steel needles constantly pricking his most vulnerable spot, causing him so much pain that he could barely breathe.

However, despite his immense inner turmoil, Si Jingnian forced himself to suppress his emotions.

He clenched his teeth and squeezed out a short but heavy "good".

This single word seemed to have exhausted all his strength, so much so that as soon as he finished speaking, he felt completely drained, his body swaying precariously.

There were so many words I wanted to say, but now they were all stuck in my throat. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't utter a single word. They were stuck there, neither coming out nor coming out, making me feel extremely suffocated.

Upon hearing Si Jingnian's affirmative answer, Shen Qingyao, who had been on edge, suddenly felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders and let out a long sigh of relief.

The heart that had been hanging in mid-air for so long finally settled back down, making her feel an unprecedented sense of peace and security, as if she had just successfully entrusted something of utmost importance to someone she could trust.

Just as the two had finally calmed down, a crisp knocking sound rang out in the room without warning.

The sudden noise startled Shen Qingyao and Si Jingnian. They quickly exchanged a glance, then smothered their strange expressions and pretended to be nonchalant.

Immediately afterwards, the door was gently pushed open, and Meng Shuqin walked in with a smile on her face, carrying an exquisite food box.

When her gaze fell upon Shen Qingyao, who had already awakened, the smile on her face instantly became even brighter, and her excitement was palpable.

"Ayao...! Ayao, you're awake! My child, this is wonderful! Do you know how worried we've been about you these past few days? Now that you're finally awake, thank God, thank God!"

Meng Shuqin was so excited that her voice trembled slightly, and tears of joy welled up uncontrollably in her eyes.

She rushed to the bedside, put down the food box in her hand, and without saying a word, forcefully pushed Si Jingnian, who was standing by the bed, aside.

Then she held Shen Qingyao's hand tightly and looked her up and down with great concern, afraid of missing any detail.

"Jingnian, you brat, hurry up and call the doctor! Ayao has been unconscious for so long, we can't let her suffer any aftereffects. Go and call the doctor to check Ayao again, we must make sure she has really recovered."

When Meng Shuqin learned that Shen Qingyao had woken up, her face, which had been slightly haggard from worry, instantly blossomed into a joyful smile. Even her voice seemed to be infused with new vitality, showing significantly more energy and spirit than before.

This significant change naturally caught the eye of Si Jingnian, who was standing to the side.

At this moment, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into his stomach, replaced by a feeling of great relief.

He felt incredibly fortunate to have such a gentle, virtuous, understanding, and harmonious mother and wife. He felt like he had been blessed in his past life and was so lucky to enjoy such a warm and harmonious family life.

However, Shen Qingyao, lying in her hospital bed, felt somewhat uncomfortable with Meng Shuqin's overly enthusiastic care and attention.

Although he felt very guilty, he couldn't refuse directly out of politeness, so he could only force an awkward smile and silently endure Meng Shuqin's manipulation.

Just then, Meng Shuqin said urgently:

"No, we still need to call a doctor to give you a thorough check-up so that we can all be truly at ease!"

Before she finished speaking, Shen Qingyao's expression changed slightly, and a sense of resistance welled up in her heart.

Because she has never liked being touched by strangers, it was understandable that she was unaware of it while unconscious.

Now that I've regained consciousness, it's truly unacceptable for me to allow those unfamiliar doctors to touch me inappropriately again.

Therefore, Shen Qingyao quickly spoke up to dissuade her:

"Mom, really, there's no need. Look at me, I'm perfectly fine, there's nothing seriously wrong with me, so please don't be so worried!"

No matter how earnestly she tried to persuade her, Meng Shuqin seemed completely unmoved and insisted on having a doctor come for further examination.

Seeing Meng Shuqin turn around, as if to go out and call for a doctor, Shen Qingyao's heart tightened, and she quickly reached out and grabbed her tightly.

"Mom, really, it's not necessary!" Shen Qingyao called out anxiously, her voice tinged with a hint of pleading.

At this moment, Si Jingnian, who was standing to the side, almost couldn't help but laugh out loud when he saw Shen Qingyao's embarrassed appearance.

Shen Qingyao's cheeks flushed red with anxiety, and she clung tightly to Meng Shuqin's clothes, looking exactly like a puppy begging for adoption.

Shen Qingyao keenly caught the fleeting smile on Si Jingnian's face, and instantly became furious.

She turned her head sharply and glared fiercely at Si Jingnian, her eyes seemingly burning with rage.

However, Si Jingnian completely ignored her angry gaze. Instead, he curled his lips into a slightly provocative smile, revealing an expression that made Shen Qingyao grit her teeth in hatred.

Seeing that Shen Qingyao's emotions were becoming increasingly agitated, Si Jingnian finally realized that he could no longer tease her.

So, he coughed lightly and said to his mother:

"Mom, don't bother. Ayao has never liked being touched by strangers, and besides, she's awake now. If she really feels uncomfortable anywhere, she'll definitely tell us."

Hearing Si Jingnian's words, Shen Qingyao breathed a slight sigh of relief, while also giving him a "you know what's good for you" look.

That look in his eyes contained both reproach and a hint of gratitude, a complex mix of emotions.

Si Jingnian naturally received the signal from Shen Qingyao, and he couldn't help but smile faintly. Clearly, he was in an exceptionally pleasant mood at that moment.

Although Meng Shuqin was still worried and wanted to personally examine Shen Qingyao's health, seeing her son and daughter-in-law's firm attitude, she could only nod helplessly and indicate that she would not insist.

"Alright! I'm old and can't keep up with you young people's thinking. Whatever you say goes, as long as A-Yao is alright."