Chapter 150 Returning Home

Her eyes fixed on the document for a moment, then she moved away as if nothing had happened and continued to grind the ink, but her speed had obviously slowed down, and her red lips were slightly pursed.

She knew that Xiao Yuan had shown it to her on purpose, especially the names on the documents, which were all the ministers in the court who supported him.

The candlelight dimmed a lot, and just when Shen Anan was exhausted physically and mentally, a pair of rough fingertips suddenly grasped her hand, stroking her wrist bone all the way inside.

The next moment, she was pulled hard and thrown into his arms. "It's getting late, Madam. It's time to rest."

He carried her all the way back to Wutong Garden, and the servants and old women passing by turned their backs when they saw her.

Shen Anan was so frightened that her heart was lifted up, and she dared not move. Fortunately, Xiao Yuan was not so conscienceless. He knew that she was going out the next day, so he did not make trouble.

Shen Anan, however, huddled inside, closed her eyes tightly, and dared not move, pretending to be asleep.

"An An. Don't you really want to know what gift that scholar gave us?"

“…”

She is completely deaf.

On the second day, the soreness and pain gradually dissipated after a night. At least she didn't have to walk on tiptoe anymore. But as soon as she lifted her legs, she would still feel a sudden heart-wrenching pain.

Shen Anan opened her eyes and was in a daze for a while. The curtain was lifted by Mo Xiang, and the sudden sunlight shone in, making her feel uncomfortable for a moment.

"He."

"The son-in-law is in the study. He has already prepared everything and is just waiting for the young lady to get up." Mo Xiang brought clothes and helped her change and wash.

When it was time for breakfast, Shen Anan asked Mo Ran to go to the study and call Xiao Yuan.

But when Xiao Yuan arrived, she was already sitting at the table sipping porridge.

"Mo Ran said that you were waiting for me to come back for breakfast." He raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shen Anan.

"...I thought you had already eaten at this time."

"So the lady asked someone to call me, just to be polite."

Xiao Yuan exposed it mercilessly. Shen Anan felt a little embarrassed. He immediately asked Mo Xiang to set up another set of bowls and chopsticks, and personally served him a bowl.

Xiao Yuan sat down, but didn't move his chopsticks. He told Shen Anan what he wanted to eat and waited for her to pick it up for him and put it into his mouth.

As long as Shen Anan showed the slightest dissatisfaction, his resentful eyes would immediately appear.

After Shen Anan finished a bowl of porridge, she put down her chopsticks with a sullen face, "It's getting late, we should go."

Xiao Yuan stood up slowly and said suddenly, "When we get to my father-in-law's house, Madam, please don't be so rude to me, otherwise my father-in-law and mother-in-law will think that you are not living a happy life at their house and will worry about you again."

Shen Anan tilted his head and glanced at Xiao Yuan, puzzled as to how such a cold-faced gentleman could become so shameless!

Two carriages were prepared for the return ceremony. The butler was counting at the door. When he saw Shen Anan and Xiao Yuan coming out, he immediately stepped forward to salute, "Master, the prince's wife."

“Everything is ready.”

Shen Anan had seen the list, which was extremely heavy. Xiao Yuan helped her get on the carriage that only princes could use, and slowly headed towards the Shen Mansion.

Shen Anan suddenly remembered someone and said, "I want to bring the coachman who knows kung fu that my father arranged for me back to the prince's mansion."

"Okay," Xiao Yuan had no objection to such a small matter, as long as it didn't mean he would take a concubine.

It was the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, and the year was almost over. The weather was still very cold, but there was a constant stream of people on the road. The merchants coming and going wanted to make more money by taking advantage of the bustling days.

There are people who are preparing for the New Year, carrying the new year's goods on their shoulder poles, with smiles on their faces.

There is joy everywhere and the red of New Year goods.

Shen Anan lifted a corner of the car curtain, put her arm on it and looked outside, and Xiao Yuan suddenly said something in a deep voice.

"This place seems to be where the lady and the scholar met for the first time."

“…”

When she ignored him, he started to get snarky, "Madam, are you ignoring me because you are reminiscing about that day, or because you are thinking about someone else?"

Snap——

She lowered the car curtain, leaned against the car wall and closed her eyes for a nap, not knowing whether she was taking a nap or just didn't want to pay attention to someone.

"Madam, are you angry and embarrassed because I said what you were thinking?"

"Are you done yet?" Shen An'an opened her eyes unbearably. "If you care so much, why did you agree to marry me? Or is it Zhang Yeyang who you are thinking about instead of me?"

"Otherwise, you can transfer him back. You can spend every day with him, and you won't have to think about him all the time."

"..." As soon as Shen Anan got angry, Xiao Yuan immediately stopped talking. He stopped talking and was no longer sarcastic. His drooping eyelids left a small shadow on his stern face.

He was as well-behaved as a child who had said something wrong and was scolded, and didn't act like a bitch for a long time.

Shen Anan glared at him fiercely.

If he hadn't reminded her every day, she would have forgotten the existence of this person. It was hard for him to keep thinking about him and to tease her from time to time.

The carriage was moving steadily, and the atmosphere in the carriage was very quiet. Shen Anan's ears were much quieter, and she took a sip of the teacup.

The fresh fragrance that came to her face immediately filled all her senses. It was a very familiar floral scent. She was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked up at Xiao Yuan.

What she got in return was the man's sad look.

A grown man, I don't know when he started to talk so much. How did he end up with a mouth for no reason?

This thought arose in her mind, and Shen Anan was slightly stunned. In the last life, he was silent and she was not satisfied. Now that he talked more, she began to dislike him for being annoying.

Could it be her own problem?

Crunch——

The carriage made a sound and slowly stopped, giving Shen Anan the opportunity to escape his gaze. Just as he asked what was going on, he heard a noisy quarrel.

"You come to rent a carriage when you have no money. What are you pretending to be?"

The rough voice sounded extremely angry, with some gnashing of teeth.

A lazy voice sounded, "It's such a long journey, and the three copper coins I gave you are already a lot. Your carriage is so ordinary, you still want to pay a sky-high price?"

"It's the end of the year, and everything has gone up in price, but a piece of meat costs a few cents more."

"Those people are all idiots, I am not. It's just three copper coins, if you don't want it?"

Hearing these lazy and rogue words, Shen Anan opened the curtain and saw a young man with ragged clothes and messy hair.

It should be... a young boy. Although he is dark and thin, his eyes are very clear with a hint of amber.

The two men were still struggling at their limit, and as expected, the young man was pinned to the ground and taught a lesson by the big man. He was obviously no match for the man, but he refused to admit defeat and fought him with his neck stiff.

“…”

Shen Anan glanced at the rising sun and told Mo Xiang, "Give the silver to the driver and tell them to hurry up and don't block the road."

"Yes." Mo Xiang immediately walked towards the two people who were fighting.

When the driver heard that someone was willing to pay more, he immediately let the boy go. However, the boy refused to give in. "You don't have to give him anything. He is just asking for more money. I won't give him anything."

"You want to die, don't you?" The Khan raised his fist again. Mo Xiang said hurriedly, "Wait, it's getting late. My wife is waiting to come home. Don't block the road. Leave quickly."

The two of them followed Mo Xiang's gaze and their pupils widened immediately. They were all from the capital, so they knew at a glance that the carriage had some origin, and at the very least it must belong to a royal family.

The big man glared at the young man coldly, took the silver and left quickly. The young man also ran into the alley and disappeared.

"Keep going," Shen Anan ordered, and lowered the curtain.

Xiao Yuan rested his wrist casually on his knees, staring at her with his deep eyes.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Did all your bad luck in love come from meddling in other people's affairs like this?"

Shen Anan rolled her eyes at him, "I have more bad peach blossoms than you, the fourth prince?"

Xiao Yuan smiled wryly, and said, "But I know which ones are rotten, and I can deal with them myself. Do you have that awareness?"

The beautiful women around him had never made a ripple, but that Zhang Yeyang had kept him awake day and night for several months, and he had to go to great lengths to break her up.

A grown man was forced by her to become a resentful woman in the small courtyard.

Shen Anan chose silence again, silently resisting his dissatisfaction.

The carriage finally arrived at the Shen Mansion. This time, Shen Anan did not wait for Xiao Yuan to go down first. She was the first to get out. What greeted her was Madam Shen's red eyes.

"Mom." Shen Anan suddenly choked up for some reason, which scared Mrs. Shen. She ignored Xiao Yuan who got off the car next, and asked.

"What's wrong? Are you not used to staying in the prince's mansion? Or is there something wrong with this place?"

"Madam, you are worrying too much. With the Fourth Prince taking good care of her, how could An An be in trouble?" Shen Wen said to Madam Shen after greeting Xiao Yuan.

"My husband is right. I was just too concerned and confused." She glanced at Xiao Yuan, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Mother-in-law." Xiao Yuan bowed his hands as a junior, and Mrs. Shen was flattered. "Come in quickly. The Lin brothers and sisters are here today, so it happens to be lively with so many people."

After hearing this, Shen Anan immediately lifted her skirt and supported Madam Shen to walk into the mansion. Shen Wen and Xiao Yuan followed closely behind. The housekeeper arranged for someone to carry the return gift into the mansion.

"We are all family. The Fourth Prince is really too polite."

The original betrothal gift was already quite a lot, and today's return gift made him feel that it was a bit too luxurious and expensive.

"Just some thoughts."

——

When they arrived at the flower hall, Shen Changhe was talking to Lin Ye. Lin Yurou was sitting on the side listening, her pretty little face slightly drooping, gentle and docile, a typical lady from a noble family, virtuous and quiet.

Shen Changhe glanced at her from time to time, with a doting look in his eyes.

"What are you laughing at?" Lin Yurou asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Shen Changhe shook his head and whispered, "I admire Miss Lin's ability to put on airs, and I admire her quite a bit."

"..." Lin Yurou's face flashed with embarrassment, and she glanced at Shen Changhe from the side, but there was clearly no deterrent power in her expression, but instead a hint of anger and cuteness.

"It's too late for you to regret."