"It's nothing. I just put the scroll that slipped down back in its place."

He remained calm and composed, showing no sign of distress.

Liu Jiaojiao noticed the movement in his hand. She couldn't see clearly, but she knew that Shen Changji had stuffed something into his sleeve.

"The handkerchief fell."

Shen Changji looked up at Liu Jiaojiao and explained calmly without any ripples.

The silence and stillness made it seem as if Liu Jiaojiao was overthinking things.

Liu Jiaojiao realized her rudeness and quickly looked away.

"So that's how it is."

"Shen Lang, how about I embroider a handkerchief for you myself another day?" Liu Jiaojiao asked softly, looking at Shen Changji.

"Whatever you want. Just don't overwork yourself."

In the second half of the sentence, Chen Changji deliberately softened his voice.

Hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao felt her heart flutter and her face turned even redder.

"It's getting late, Shen Lang, could you give me a ride?"

"good."

Liu Jiaojiao walked out first, followed by Shen Changji.

He couldn't help but glance at what was in his sleeve, narrowed his eyes slightly, and then closed the door behind him.

He hadn't expected Su Miao to be so bold.

How dare she be so fearless as to throw out her undergarments and openly provoke Liu Jiaojiao?

He really underestimated her!

Shen Changji accompanied Liu Jiaojiao outside, where they happened to run into Shen Yueyin, who had just returned from outside.

Shen Yueyin did not greet Liu Jiaojiao directly, but instead greeted Shen Changji respectfully.

"Greetings, elder brother."

Although she was the eldest daughter of the Duke's mansion, in the end, she was only born to the third branch of the family and dared not be too presumptuous with Shen Changji.

However, she didn't dare to be presumptuous towards someone like Shen Changji.

But she couldn't stand Liu Jiaojiao, who was standing next to Shen Changji!

"Xi Qin is back?" Shen Changji asked Shen Yueyin.

"yes."

"I know that my third sister is still holding a grudge about me winning the zither against you that day. I'm so sorry."

As she was speaking, Liu Jiaojiao was about to apologize, but Shen Yueyin raised her hand to stop her.

"No need, I'm not that petty."

Liu Yueyin didn't even want to give Liu Jiaojiao a kind look.

"Since you have other matters to attend to, I won't stop you. I'll head back now."

With that, Shen Yueyin glared at Liu Jiaojiao before leaving.

Shen Changji saw through that glance clearly.

“Chen Lang, I’m fine. Don’t argue with Third Sister over this. She’s young, I won’t hold it against her,” Liu Jiaojiao said understandingly.

"You're kind, aren't you? Let's go," he said in a long silence.

"Um."

Although Liu Jiaojiao didn't show it much, she was already unhappy.

After Liu Jiaojiao left, Shen Yueyin couldn't help but say, "It's really hard to watch her pretend to be that weak and delicate every day!"

While Liu Jiaojiao is said to be dignified, she isn't necessarily that dignified!

While people might say Liu Jiaojiao is magnanimous, she doesn't really think this woman is that magnanimous!

In short, it's all about being pretentious and affected.

She simply couldn't stand having someone like that as her sister-in-law!

I don't know what my elder brother is thinking. It's not like their Duke's mansion can't cancel the engagement!

When she returned, she was furious to hear that her older brother was going to marry Liu Jiaojiao.

Shen Yueyin took several deep breaths.

Just then, Su Miao walked over, her expression not much better.

She never expected that Shen Changji would actually stuff her undergarment into his sleeve and take it away!

Just thinking about how Shen Changji would slowly and methodically stuff her things in, Su Miao couldn't help but blush.

This man... he really dares to do that!

Fortunately, Tao'er went back and brought her one.

Upon seeing Su Miao, Shen Yueyin ran over with joy on her face.

"Sister Su, you're back!"

Upon hearing Chen Yueyin's voice, Su Miao's expression softened, and she softly hummed in agreement.

Su Miao noticed that Shen Yueyin's expression was off and couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that my mother has been setting me up with a lot of men lately. One of them keeps bothering me, which is a bit annoying."

Shen Yueyin did not tell Su Miao the truth, but instead told her something else.

Upon hearing this, Su Miao smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with Shen Yueyin before leaving.

...

After sending Liu Jiaojiao back, Shen Changji did not go directly back to the Duke's Mansion, but went to his own private residence.

He's been coming here more frequently lately.

Lone Eagle understood that since there was no longer a cousin in the Duke's mansion, his master wasn't in the mood to go back and rest.

Although his master didn't say it, Lone Eagle knew that his master definitely had feelings for Miss Su.

Otherwise, why would I keep tolerating her?

Even when Miss Su kicked him, he didn't get angry.

If it were someone else, their master would probably be angry.

As Lone Eagle walked out after delivering the tea, he happened to see Peach beside Su Miao.

"Miss Tao'er, does Princess Su have any instructions?"

"Yes!" Tao'er handed the large jar in her hand to Guying.

"This was specially brewed by my young lady for the young master. Thank you for your help, servant!"

"Okay!" Lone Eagle understood immediately when he heard that it was Su Miao's consciousness.

The room was silent. He had intended to deal with the booklet in his hand, but after looking at it for a while, his mind was not on it.

He took the scarlet undergarment out of his sleeve.

Looking at the small garment, Chen Changji couldn't help but think of Su Miao's figure.

The fabric is delicate to the touch, with alluring curves. The sheer dress and blouse hint at hidden desires, and the captivating gaze is utterly alluring.

So small...

I'm afraid I can't keep her in check.

As Shen Changji looked at the object in his hand, the suppressed flames of anger surged up once more.

Just then, Lone Eagle walked in, and Shen Changji quickly put it away.

"What's wrong?" His voice was hoarse.

"Master, this is what Miss Su prepared for you!"

As he spoke, Lone Eagle took a spoon and gently scooped out the tea.

He had thought it was just a small cup of tea brewed by Miss Su, but who knew...

When he scooped it out, his smile froze as he looked at the chrysanthemum petals shimmering on top.

Upon seeing this, Shen Changji's expression darkened further.

"What's the meaning?"

"Hmm... perhaps Miss Su thinks you're feeling a bit feverish, so she's trying to cool you down! After all... the weather's quite dry!"

Lone Eagle forced a few dry laughs.

It's getting dark now, so it's not hot anymore...

Even he himself couldn't come up with a story!

His deep, silent eyes held a dark, unfathomable depth, swirling with an unreadable meaning.

Getting angry?

Is this what you're going to use to cool him down?

That's a bit too simple!

Go to her!

With that, Shen Changji took what he was holding and strode out.

Lone Eagle belatedly realized that the thing in his hand... seemed to have given his master a reason to go to Miss Su's place.