Liang Jue was about to say something, but he also noticed the subtle change in the other’s expression almost immediately. Realizing that there were others present, he promptly swallowed his words and turned his head, coming face to face with Shen Meng.

He didn’t know who had quietly opened the window in this room, nor did he know why Shen Meng, who had clearly been sent out early in the morning, had returned so early. It was quite a coincidence that she appeared here at this time.

He couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled, but seeing Shen Meng, he couldn’t possibly get angry at her. Moreover, in front of the scheming Third Prince, he couldn’t possibly show any sign of discord with his wife, lest others laugh at him and take advantage of the situation.

Before Xue Ning could speak, he excused himself, “Your Highness, perhaps my wife and I have urgent matters to discuss. I hope Your Highness will allow me to take my leave first.”

Since this was originally the Shen family’s residence, even if Xue Ning didn’t want to, he couldn’t force Liang Jue to stay. Turning around, he happened to have his back to Shen Meng, preventing her from seeing the expression on his face. He then said lightly, “You may leave, but how do you intend to handle the matters we need to discuss today? Are you just going to leave me like this?”

Liang Jue lowered his eyelashes. “I dare not. Please allow me a moment to send away my wife. I will return to continue our conversation.”

Since it was their own home and not as strict as the palace, Shen Meng wouldn’t bother continuing the conversation with him after he said this much. After finishing her words, she directly left, without intending to waste any more time on Xue Ning.

Once they were out of the room, Liang Jue immediately pulled Shen Meng, who was smiling and waving at him from outside the window, to the corner.

His eyes widened, showing a hint of anger, “Why did you come back? You just left not long ago. Where did elder sister go? Did she neglect you?”

Shen Meng was bombarded with questions like a rapid-fire machine gun, leaving her stunned. She couldn’t help but chuckle.

Seeing that she could still laugh, Liang Jue’s initially nervous expression turned slightly angry, “You’re still laughing? Didn’t we agree that you would come back after the Third Prince left? Don’t you know…”

Shen Meng pretended not to understand, deliberately following his words, “Don’t I know what?”

“You clearly know…” Liang Jue stopped halfway and forcibly interrupted himself. Men’s thoughts are indeed more delicate. Xue Ning had previously staged a scene where someone admired him, and few people could grasp Xue Ning’s “well-intentioned scheme.”

If Shen Meng didn’t know, it would be understandable. Even if she knew and he said it, it wouldn’t benefit him, so it might as well not be said. Although from Shen Meng’s reaction, she indeed had a different feeling towards the Third Prince, it was still better than him, the legitimate husband, breaking this thin window paper himself.

Seeing him abruptly swallow the words he had said halfway, Shen Meng asked him, “You haven’t told me what I should know?”

Liang Jue changed the topic, “It’s not important. You tell me, why did you suddenly come back?”

Shen Meng explained to him, “My elder sister has guests at home and doesn’t have the mind to entertain me. I thought it would be boring to stay outside, so I came back to get something and take a look at you. I didn’t expect the guests to come so early.” Of course, she had other reasons, but it wasn’t appropriate to discuss them with Liang Jue here.

Liang Jue pursed his lips, “The Liang family has plenty of books. Why did you need to come back?”

He didn’t say much blaming words either, and was just about to tell his wife that there would be some adjustments to their plan when Xue Ning’s voice interrupted, “What, are you intentionally avoiding this prince?”