Upon hearing this, Jade asked, “Miss… do you want to ask Third Master Shen to help investigate this matter?”

Su Qingyu nodded and said, "Yes, he is the only one who can investigate this matter. Even if it's my cousin, he can't find out that it's the Crown Prince and Li Chaoyun."

She thought about it for the whole afternoon and decided that she had to talk to Shen Zhixiu about this matter. With Shen Zhixiu's status, position and ability, it shouldn't be difficult for him to find out what was going on.

Feicui, always steady, pondered for a moment and said, "Miss, you and Mr. Shen San are not married yet. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to trouble him with this matter?"

She was afraid that Su Qingyu would marry Mr. Shen before she got married. Then she would be inferior to him.

Su Qingyu said, "I'm not bothering him, I'm just solving his problem."

Seeing Feicui's puzzled expression, Su Qingyu explained, "Mr. Shen and I are already engaged, and we are an engaged couple. Li Chaoyun's plot against me will also affect him."

"When I protect him, I am protecting myself. Similarly, when he helps me, he is also helping himself."

Jade nodded, not quite understanding, and went out to prepare the car.

In order to avoid being seen, Su Qingyu did not enter through the Shen family's main gate, but parked the carriage directly at the gate of the Shen family's west courtyard.

After getting off the carriage, Feicui went forward and knocked on the door.

"Who is it? Don't you know how to hand in the post at the gate?"

Although the west courtyard of the Shen family had a separate gate, it was usually only opened when Shen Zhixiu was out of the house. Most guests would hand in their invitations at the gate, and Shen Zhixiu would then decide whether to see them or not.

Few people dare to knock on the door so directly.

The servant opened the door, and Feicui said with a smile: "This little brother, can you help pass on the message that the eldest lady of the Su family wants to see Mr. Shen Sanye."

"There are so many people who want to see the Third Master..." The servant muttered, then suddenly raised his head and asked, "Who are you talking about? The eldest daughter of the Su family?"

Feicui nodded and said, "Yes, the Su family of Pingning Marquis Mansion."

The servant who was a little impatient just now suddenly had a fawning smile on his face.

"Ladies, wait a moment. I'll go in and report."

The servant turned and ran into the yard, shouting as he ran, "The Madam is here! Go tell the Third Master that the Madam is here to see him."

Su Qingyu: ...

Jade and Agate covered their mouths and laughed, but didn't dare to laugh out loud.

Not long after, Wenzhu came out and glared at the servant.

Then he stepped forward and said respectfully, "Please come in, Miss Su. The Third Master is in the study. I will take you there right away."

The Shen family's west courtyard was renovated by Shen Zhixiu himself a few years ago. Compared to the main courtyard, it is more elegant, and the pavilions and waterside terraces are more Jiangnan style.

Although it was winter, the plum trees on either side of the bluestone path stretched their branches wildly, their crimson dazzling. White snow fell on the blue bricks and tiles, and the sunlight fell right on them, making it difficult to open your eyes.

At the door of Shen Zhixiu's study, Wen Zhu gently helped Su Qingyu open the door.

In the study, Shen Zhizheng was concentrating on writing something. When he saw her come in, he said softly, "Sit down."

Then he called out to Wenzhu outside, "Serve the tea."

Su Qingyu sat down on the armchair by the window and heard Shen Zhixiu say apologetically, "I'll finish writing this letter. Wait for me for a moment."

"You are busy, my business is not urgent."

Soon, Wenzhu brought in two cups of tea. Su Qingyu was a little stunned when she picked it up. It was purple bamboo tea.

Shen Zhixiu happened to look up at her and asked hurriedly, "But you're not used to it? What do you usually drink? I'll ask Wenzhu to change it for you."

Su Qingyu then realized that the tea was not ordered according to her preference, but Shen Zhixiu also liked to drink Zisun.

As the tea took a sip, Su Qingyu's eyes lit up. As she put down the teacup, she couldn't help but say, "Is this tea from the top of Guzhu Mountain? The aftertaste is sweeter and the tea soup is clearer."

The annual output of this kind of tea in the entire Guzhu Mountain is probably less than five kilograms.

The purple bamboo tea she usually drank was considered high-quality, but compared to the one in front of her, it was far inferior.

Shen Zhixiu smiled and said, "It's from the top of the mountain." Then he raised his voice and told Wen Zhu to pack a pound of tea for Su Qingyu to take with her when she left.

Su Qingyu didn't refuse. Firstly, they were engaged, so there was no need to be polite over a pound of tea. Secondly, she simply couldn't refuse this level of purple bamboo shoots.

Shen Zhixiu put down his pen, walked out from behind the desk, and sat down in the armchair opposite Su Qingyu.

He asked gently, "Why are you here at this time?"

Su Qingyu put down her teacup and whispered, "Third Master, do you know why the Emperor wants me to enter the Eastern Palace?"

Shen Zhixiu did not hide it from her and said in a deep voice: "It was the prince who went to ask the emperor for help."

"Yesterday I saw him staring at you in the suburbs of Beijing. Did you know each other before?"

He was also puzzled. Could it be that the prince fell in love with Su Qingyu at first sight?

Su Qingyu said: "This matter may not be that simple..."

She told him about Li Chaoyun changing her clothes yesterday, then pondered for a moment before speaking, "I have a feeling Princess Chaoyun did this for a reason. I wonder if I should investigate the Crown Prince?"

Shen Zhixiu pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll have someone investigate this matter. I'll tell you when I have news."

"How are you? Do you want Mr. Zhou to take another look at you?"

Su Qingyu's eyebrows moved slightly when he mentioned Mr. Zhou. "I'm fine, but Mr. Zhou looks very impressive. I've never heard of such an impressive doctor in the capital."

Shen Zhixiu smiled and said, "He is not from the capital, but a disciple of the great witch doctor in Miaojiang."

Su Qingyu was stunned. "Miao? He doesn't look like a Miao."

"Have you seen people from Miaojiang? And you even know how to judge their appearance." Shen Zhixiu asked in surprise.

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