Just as the letter was being delivered, Liu Taipu came out after discussing matters with the emperor.

Upon hearing that it was a letter from the Duke of Shen, he couldn't help but glance at it twice, and a few guesses began to form in his mind.

That old man was on his last breath; the letter must have been about abdicating the throne!

Thinking it over, Liu Taipu quickened his pace back to the mansion and told Liu Jiaojiao the news.

When Liu Jiaojiao heard this, she was overjoyed.

Right now, she can't wait for Shen Changji to come back immediately.

If the Duke of Shen really abdicates, then if she marries into his household, she will be a duchess in name and in fact!

Thinking about it, Liu Jiaojiao went back to her room and started getting ready.

Aunt Gu, standing to the side, watched this scene, clutching her handkerchief tightly, remaining impassive.

After everyone had left, she returned to her room and began to write down everything that had happened.

...

On the other side, the carriage had to stop at an inn halfway through the journey before it reached Su Miao's old house.

Shen Changji did not bring many robes for this trip.

To hide her embarrassment, Su Miao could only cling to him and let him carry her off the carriage.

As soon as they entered the room, Su Miao was thrown onto the bed.

The man unfastened his cloak, revealing his robes, which then came into Su Miao's view.

The atmosphere fell into a deathly silence.

Su Miao's eyes were slightly unfocused and drifted upwards, her earlobes turning red.

Shen Changji's burning gaze was fixed on her, as if he wanted to crush her.

But Su Miao's gaze couldn't help but drift towards something unusual...

Her mouth was slightly open, and a hint of unease flashed across her face.

Bitten...

But she had never seen it so openly before...