Chapter 167

The pure white flowers looked somewhat conspicuous in the night, or perhaps Song Xuan found them conspicuous.

These two jasmine trees are quite large, standing beside a small courtyard. The Jiangnan region is known for its nurturing environment, and even the plants here grow exceptionally well.

These two trees are lush and round, indicating that they must have been carefully tended by the owner of this house.

Song Xuan's gaze fell on the pure white jasmine blossoms, so pristine and flawless.

The delicate, subtle fragrance lingered around his nose, seemingly pure and untouched by worldly dust, but what lay beneath...?

“It is a flower of heavenly ice and snow, possessing all the riches and fragrances of the human world. Such a pure flower has been so disgraced…” Song Xuan murmured, his expression laced with sarcasm and his tone filled with coldness.

She not only insulted Jasmine, but also his deepest affections.

The crescent moon hung high in the sky, its cool light casting a long, lonely shadow of the man, making him appear exceptionally solitary and desolate...

Just then, a child's voice, sweet and innocent, came from the courtyard next to the jasmine tree.

"Grandma, quickly scoop out that chilled sweet soup, I want to eat it now!"

That sweet, childlike voice was soft and sweet, with a touch of coquettishness and a hint of arrogance, yet it was impossible to dislike; instead, it was endearing.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged woman's voice rang out with a smile: "If your mother finds out you're so greedy, you'll be in for a spanking."

This little dumpling ate too many pastries during the day, and she knew that Qing Nian would never let her eat sweet soup again, so she woke up in the middle of the night and begged me to get her some sweet soup. She really is a little glutton.

Little Shen Xi puffed out her cheeks in the courtyard and tugged at Liu Yurou's arm, saying, "Grandma, I woke up in the middle of the night and was really thirsty, so I wanted to eat some sweet soup to quench my thirst. Please don't tell Mother."

The little dumpling is at the age where she loves sweets. If it weren't for Shen Qingnian keeping her in check, she would love to be immersed in a sweet world every day.

As Xiao Shenxi shook her arm, Liu Yurou's heart softened completely. She couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch the other's nose, saying softly, "This is the only time, don't do it again."

This little dumpling knows how to please people.

Little Shen Xi smiled sweetly and threw herself into Liu Yurou's arms: "Grandma is the best!"

Liu Yurou picked up the soft little bundle and walked towards the kitchen.

When Song Xuan climbed over the courtyard wall, he only saw the backs of the two people and the little girl's sweet, childish voice: "When Xiao Xi grows up, she wants to make sweet soup for her grandmother too~"

This was an ordinary courtyard, clean and tidy. After the two figures were out of sight, Song Xuan jumped down from the courtyard wall. He was somewhat puzzled by his actions.

It was probably the little girl's voice that reminded him of Yan Qing that made him unable to resist going to take a look.

Yan Qing usually speaks to him in a very formal and serious manner, but her occasional coquettishness is very similar to that of the little child in the yard just now, with a soft and sweet tone, carrying the unique cuteness of that age.

Interrupted by the little children in the courtyard, Song Xuan's resentment dissipated somewhat. He stopped looking at the two jasmine trees and used his lightness skill to fly towards the inn.

The reason for his trip to Jiangnan is to deal with the granary case, which is related to Shen Qingnian. He has already sent people to investigate and believes that the matter will be clarified soon. He does not want to spend any more time on it before that.

It's mentally and physically exhausting, and also very harmful to your health...

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The next day.

Early in the morning, Song Xuan took Jin Yi to the residence of Prefect Yang Quanwei, leaving only his secret guards to accompany Xiao Yanqing. He was certain that Xiao Yanqing's safety could be guaranteed. There were waiters at the inn to serve them, and although they were not very refined, they were adequate.

He genuinely wanted to train Xiao Yanqing.

When Song Xuan and Jin Yi kicked open the gate of the Yang residence, Yang Quanwei was sleeping soundly in his boudoir. When the steward saw Jin Yi display the royal token, he was so frightened that he scrambled to pull Yang Quanwei out of bed.

Yang Quanwei, disheveled and kneeling on the ground, was kicked to the ground by Jin Yi.

He prostrated himself on the ground, begging for mercy in a trembling voice: "Please, Your Majesty, spare my life, please, Your Majesty, spare my life, it is my fault..."