Could it be that the Shen family deliberately retained the Ji family's title just to make Shen Ningyuan's future life easier?

Doesn't that mean that Shen Ningyuan will stay in the Ji family forever?

When he thought of this possibility, Xie Wanzhou's face became even colder than before.

Luo Ziyuan saw his expression change and quickly asked, "What's wrong with you? You were fine just now, why did your expression suddenly change?"

“I’m wondering what Shen Ningyuan wants to do.”

Xie Wanzhou asked in a low voice.

"Why do you care about her? Anyway, with the little widow's temperament, she won't suffer any loss."

Luo Ziyuan said this, lowering his head and taking a bite of the apple.

Xie Wanzhou did not respond, but his brows were even colder than before.

"No, I have to find out what she wants to do!"

After saying that, Xie Wanzhou stood up suddenly and strode towards the Ji family.

Luo Ziyuan looked at his back and couldn't help but sneered twice, "How interesting, running off to look for the young widow again in the middle of the night!"

But when Xie Wanzhou arrived at Xiyuanju, he saw that someone had already got there first.

Ji Yunnuo and Shen Ningyuan stood side by side, looking up at the bright moon in the night sky without saying a word.

Xie Wanzhou paused.

Are they... admiring the moon?

Thinking of this possibility, Xie Wanzhou's face darkened.

It's a dark and windy night, a man and a woman alone, standing side by side facing the moon, how shameful!

Xie Wanzhou clenched his fists and was about to rush out to separate the two people opposite him.

The next second, Ji Yunnuo suddenly spoke.

"Thank you, sister-in-law, for planning this for me."

Xie Wanzhou stopped and looked at the two of them in surprise.

Planning for Ji Yunnuo?

Could it be that Shen Ningyuan asked General Shen to enter the palace in order to transfer the title of the Ji family to Ji Yunnuo, the illegitimate son of the Ji family?

When did the relationship between them become so good?

Xie Wanzhou took a deep breath and continued to hide in the dark, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Then, Shen Ningyuan was heard to take over Ji Yunnuo's words, "No need to thank me, I have my own thoughts."

When Xie Wanzhou heard this, his expression became even gloomier than before.

What's on your mind?

Let Ji Yunnuo take over the Marquis' Mansion, will she remarry Ji Yunnuo?

Thinking of this possibility, Xie Wanzhou immediately felt his heart beating faster.

Has Shen Ningyuan decided to marry Ji Yunnuo?

Thinking of this possibility, Xie Wanzhou clenched his fists, but still patiently continued to listen.

At this time, Ji Yunnuo was heard asking, "I just don't know when the imperial edict will come down?"

"If my guess is correct, His Majesty will announce this matter after the Queen Mother's fasting banquet is over."

Hearing this, Xie Wanzhou became even more nervous.

What imperial edict?

Imperial decree granting marriage?

Does Shen Ningyuan not only have to help Ji Yunnuo get the title, but also ask the emperor for permission to marry?

"It's okay. We've already been waiting for a year. These few days won't make a difference." Ji Yunnuo said.

At this moment, Shen Ningyuan suddenly thought of something and continued to ask, "As a concubine's son from a marquis's mansion, you have no one to rely on. Can you hold on to this position?"

"Don't worry about that, sister-in-law. Since I dare to take this position, I will naturally find a way to keep it."

"Okay, now that we've finished talking, you can go back first. It's so late, I should rest."

Shen Ningyuan ordered them to leave.

Ji Yunnuo was stunned, looking at Shen Ningyuan in surprise, and asked: "Sister-in-law, is there something you want to do? Are you in such a hurry to send me away?"

"It's okay, I just want to rest." Shen Ningyuan said in a light tone.

Hearing her tone, Xie Wanzhou felt inexplicably relieved.

Seeing this, Ji Yunnuo had no choice but to give up.

"Then... Yunnuo will go back first. Sister-in-law, go to bed early."

After saying that, Ji Yunnuo bowed and turned to leave.

After Ji Yunnuo walked away, Shen Ningyuan immediately withdrew his gaze and looked in the direction of Xie Wanzhou.

"Your Highness, come out!"

Xie Wanzhou's body stiffened.

Shen Ningyuan discovered his existence?

Or was it because they noticed his presence that they sent Ji Yunchuan away?

Before Xie Wanzhou could think about it, Shen Ningyuan had already raised her foot and walked towards him.

Seeing Shen Ningyuan approaching little by little, Xie Wanzhou had no choice but to come out from the dark.

"It's me."

Xie Wanzhou responded in a deep voice.

Shen Ningyuan raised her eyebrows and looked at Xie Wanzhou, saying, "I knew it was you."

"You haven't seen me, so how can you be so sure it's me?" Xie Wanzhou asked back.

"Who else besides Your Highness would have such a habit of hiding outside my yard in the middle of the night?"

Xie Wanzhou opened his mouth and wanted to retort.

But I found that I couldn't say anything to refute it.

Then, he set his eyes on Shen Ningyuan and asked directly, "Shen Ningyuan, you asked General Shen to enter the palace today just to transfer the title of the Ji family to Ji Yunnuo?"

"Why are you asking this? What does this have to do with you?" Shen Ningyuan asked back.

Xie Wanzhou's expression froze. "I'm just asking casually. If you really don't want to talk about it, you don't have to answer."

As soon as the words fell, Shen Ningyuan really closed her mouth without saying a word.

Xie Wanzhou remained in a stalemate for a long time, and when he saw that she really had no intention of speaking, he began to lose his composure.

"No, Shen Ningyuan, you really don't plan to tell me?" Xie Wanzhou asked.

Shen Ningyuan shrugged, "That's not what Your Highness said. You don't have to say it if you don't want to."

"I want to know, but you won't tell me?"

"What does that have to do with me?"

Shen Ningyuan shrugged, still looking indifferent.

Seeing her like this, Xie Wanzhou instantly became anxious.