Chapter 282

Yao Susu was also a fiery and impulsive person. As she walked along, she happened to run into Shen Rang, who had just come out of Rongxi Hall.

"cousin."

Yao Susu greeted them verbally, but didn't stop walking, and went straight into Rongxi Hall.

Just as Shen Rang was about to leave, he heard Yao Susu say from inside, "Auntie, I haven't had a proper chance to explore Luoyang since I arrived. Would it be alright if Aunt Yun accompanied me for a walk tomorrow?"

"You silly child, stop fooling around. How can you go out as a concubine?" Madam Zheng said helplessly. "If you want to, just ask your cousin-in-law to take you out."

"Why not? As long as she doesn't say anything, who will know who she is in the Marquis's mansion!"

Seeing that Madam Zheng remained silent, Yao Susu took her hand and began to coax her, until Madam Zheng had no choice but to say, "Then you should bring two more guards tomorrow, but be careful."

"My aunt is the best!"

Watching Yao Susu turn and leave, Madam Zheng sighed.

The child was so enthusiastic, she just couldn't handle it.

As Yao Susu stepped outside, she saw Shen Rang still standing there: "Cousin, aren't you in a hurry to go back?"

Shen Rang followed her: "Are you going out with Xi'er tomorrow?"

“Yes,” Yao Susu chuckled, “I’m sorry, cousin, but don’t blame Xi’er. Even my sister-in-law couldn’t stop me, let alone her, right?”

Shen Rang pursed his lips.

He only came to Rongxi Hall once, and his family was kidnapped...

With only a few days left until the New Year, and the resumption of court affairs soon, he was eager to be with Yunxi all the time. Under such circumstances, he was even taken away by Yao Susu for a day.

Unfortunately, the matter had already been decided in front of the Zheng family, and he was powerless to change it.

For the first time, Shen Rang realized the importance of exchanging pleasantries upon meeting someone.

If he had known that Yao Susu was there to snatch him away, he would have prevented her from entering Rongxi Hall. But now... it's too late.

Shen Rang returned to Ji Bai Residence. Although his expression was indifferent, Yun Xi could tell at a glance that Shen Rang was unhappy.

Seeing this, Yunxi walked over to him: "Madam... are you blaming us?"

“…No,” Shen Rang came back to his senses, “I just ran into Su Su and found out you’re going out for the day tomorrow.”

Yunxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and explained, "Miss Yao helped me out of an awkward situation at the New Year's Eve banquet, so..."

"I know." Shen Rang took her hand.

He knew everything, but he still felt uncomfortable.

The next moment, Yunxi tiptoed and gave him a light peck on the chin: "I'll be back early tomorrow."

Shen Rang was taken aback.

Strangely enough, such a small action actually dispelled the gloom in his heart.

He sighed, gently pinched Yunxi's chin with one hand, and met her clear, bright eyes.

"...I'll definitely come back soon."

"Um!"

——

Shen Rang knew Yunxi would come back soon, but he didn't expect her to leave even earlier.

Early the next morning, Yao Susu arrived, pulled Yunxi, who had just finished getting ready, out the door, and headed straight for the largest market in Luoyang City.

The shops on the street were lined up one after another, selling everything from food and entertainment to cosmetics and jewelry, from fabrics and clothing to writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstones. The two of them could hardly take it all in.

Yao Susu looked around and then pulled Yunxi straight to the jewelry shop.

The shop was dazzling with gold and jade, and the variety of hairpins, bracelets and bangles was simply overwhelming.

Yao Susu chose a hairpin with butterflies among flowers, and Yunxi chose a hairpin with butterflies trembling on branches. When they asked the shopkeeper, they found that the two together would cost a total of eighty taels of silver.

This is no small amount; it's equivalent to Yao Susu's monthly allowance.

The shopkeeper glanced at Yao Susu and saw that although she looked hesitant, she was dressed smartly and elegantly. He said, "Miss, our Wanbaoge is the largest jewelry shop in the capital. All the jewelry inside is handmade by our master craftsmen. The price is really not expensive!"

Hearing the shopkeeper's words, Yao Susu smiled bitterly.