The dog man lived up to expectations.

His handsome face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Chen Ningzhu, it seems that I have been too indulgent towards you recently, causing you to have thoughts that you shouldn't have. In that case, let's put the matter of entering the mansion aside for now."

Shen Ningzhu clenched her fists excitedly.

No way, was it so easy to achieve the goal? Soon, it was proved that she was overthinking it.

Jiang Xuanyan said, "Tomorrow I will select a qualified old maid from the palace to come to your house and teach you the rules."

He said slowly with a gloomy face:

"Chen Ningzhu, this is the last chance I give you. Don't let me down. Take care of yourself."

After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and left.

Chen Ningzhu's eyebrows knitted together slightly, anger rising in her heart. What a ridiculous chance! Who asked him to give her a chance?

What happened to this dog man?

Isn't he aloof, cold, and unapproachable? Why is he so persistent in her affairs?

One last chance?

Haha, she can thank his eight generations of ancestors.

“Dongdongdong——”

"Miss, may I come in and serve you?" Zhiyuan's voice came from outside.

Shen Ningzhu retracted his thoughts and said lightly, "Come in."

The door creaked open.

Zhiyuan was holding a mahogany square tray in his hand, on which was a milky white porcelain bowl, with a charming smile on his face.

"My lady, you've been taking such a long hot bath, you must be thirsty, right? I went to the kitchen and asked for a bowl of iced bird's nest. Would you like to try a sip to moisten your throat?"

As he spoke, he knelt beside the bathtub, scooped up a spoonful of crystal clear bird's nest and brought it to her.

Shen Ningzhu said “hmm”.

Just open your mouth and swallow it gracefully. It tastes light, cool and refreshing, with a sweet aftertaste.

Seeing her eyebrows curved, Zhiyuan thought that it was to her liking, so she carefully told him what had just happened.

"Miss, Madam and Miss Xue'er are back. I heard they fell ill right after they got back. The doctor went to see them and said it was due to depression. They are now lying in bed and can't get up."

"The Minister was very angry and threatened to punish you according to family rules. It was only when I mentioned His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that he gave up."

"The two gentlemen also frowned tightly, and it seems that they are also dissatisfied with you, but I can feel that they have you as their sister in their hearts."

"So, how about you apologize to these people? That way, your life in the mansion will be a little easier. What do you think?"

Shen Ningzhu turned her head quietly, her delicate fox eyes narrowed seductively, "Who can't get up?"

Zhiyuan paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "It's Miss Xue'er."

Shen Ningzhu pursed her lips, and the corners of her lips slowly curled up.

Chen Ningxue was truly her godly helper, much more powerful than Princess Qingyi. She decided that, to be on the safe side, she would just try to pull out all the stops from now on.

"Yeah, I understand."

Kite: “…”

What does "I know" mean? Should I apologize or not?

No, if Shen Ningzhu angered the Shen family and was kicked out of the house, then with her status as a peasant girl, she would be less noble than a maid.

How could His Royal Highness the Crown Prince allow a lowly peasant girl to be his concubine?

Then how could she use her to enter the Crown Prince's Mansion and get close to His Royal Highness? No, she would never allow such a thing to happen.

"Miss, please think twice. Don't act rashly. If you provoke someone..."

"Hiss~~~~Let go."

"Miss, I... your servant..."

"I said let go, are you deaf?" Shen Ningzhu looked at her arm that was red from being grabbed, and her eyes turned even colder as she looked at Zhiyuan.

It was the first time that the other person heard her speak so harshly, and his rationality gradually returned, and he hurriedly let go of her hand.

"Why, you're not happy?"

"No, this servant... This servant knows that I was wrong. My lady is teaching me that I was indeed disrespectful just now."

Chen Ningzhu's phoenix eyes were cold and indifferent. She looked at her with a frown and suddenly reached out to pinch her chin.

The other party was obviously panicked and subconsciously wanted to dodge, but he forced himself to hold it back. Tears of humiliation gradually welled up in his eyes and hung in his eye sockets, refusing to fall.

Shen Ningzhu was very satisfied with her performance.

He lifted her chin up again and said, "Look into my eyes."

Zhiyuan trembled and looked at her timidly, "Miss...Miss..."

Chen Ningzhu said, "Are you unwilling to accept this? Don't rush to deny it. Zhiyuan, I know exactly what you're thinking."

"The reason I didn't expose you and kept you by my side was because I tacitly agreed with your idea."

Zhiyuan's body shook violently, becoming a little unstable.

She knew? How could she possibly know? She had hidden it so well, how could it be exposed so easily?

No, this cunning peasant girl must have deliberately deceived her so that she could take this opportunity to trick her into talking.

She is a woman herself, so she naturally understands women.

She didn't believe that someone would take the initiative to help a woman who coveted her man get close to her husband. Fortunately, she reacted quickly enough and was almost tricked by her.

Zhiyuan thought he had figured out Chen Ningzhu's conspiracy, and instantly lowered his eyes calmly, saying in a light tone:

"I don't understand what you are talking about, Miss. My loyalty to you is evident to all, so I hope you will understand."

Seeing his calm and composed look (like a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water), Shen Ningzhu was impressed.