Last night, Shen Changji refused to let her go, using all sorts of tricks, which exhausted her so much that she finally couldn't take it anymore and fell asleep.

In her daze, she heard the rustling of clothes and slightly opened her eyes.

She saw Shen Changji standing outside the curtain, his back to her as he changed his clothes.

Looking at that strong back, Su Miao couldn't help but touch her mouth.

It felt like... there was also a slight tingling or numbness.

Because he was concerned that her period had not yet ended, Shen Changji did not touch her, but he did not let her off easily either.

However, Su Miao did not expect that Shen Changji would stay here overnight.

She gently lifted the curtain, stepped barefoot onto the ground, and embraced Chen Changji from behind.

"woke up?"

"Um."

Shen Changji turned his head and noticed that Su Miao was not wearing shoes.

Why aren't you wearing shoes?

"My brother went out because he was worried about being a step too late."

Su Miao nestled into Chen Changji's arms, her voice soft.

She had just woken up, her black hair casually draped behind her, her fair skin tinged with a pale pink, and her eyes still held a hint of sleepiness, like a flower in the spring dawn, making her all the more endearing.

Looking at her, Shen Changji felt his heart soften for some reason.

"Your period hasn't completely finished yet?"

Hearing this, Su Miao chuckled softly.

Is General Shen concerned about me?

He remained silent for a long time, then reached out and picked Su Miao up in his arms.

Just as he was about to return to the bed, Su Miao stopped him.

"I'm not going to sleep. I want to go and pay my respects to my grandmother later."

"Remember to put your shoes on properly next time."

Perhaps it was because she had gotten up too early, but the gentle tone in Shen Changji's voice made Su Miao feel somewhat unreal.

"Alright. Brother, go to the morning court session."

As she spoke, Su Miao opened her eyes and looked at him. She nuzzled his nose affectionately and then placed a kiss on his thin lips.

As Shen Changji looked at Su Miao's unintentionally exposed, snow-white shoulder, he was about to return her kiss when Lone Eagle's urging came from outside the door.

Su Miao smiled even more sweetly, "Brother, don't be late, or I can't bear the consequences. After all, I'm not that pretty!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Changji couldn't help but give Su Miao a slap as he put her down.

"Brother, remember to think of me."

As Shen Changji turned to leave, Su Miao smiled and waved to him.

Shen Changji glanced at him, made no response, and strode away.

After everyone left, Tao'er brought in water for washing.

"I didn't expect that the young master would actually stay here overnight!" Tao'er couldn't help but be a little surprised.

But seeing how charming and alluring the young lady was just now, she liked not only the eldest young master, but also anyone else.

“He likes to say one thing and mean another, and his words don’t match his true feelings,” Su Miao explained without hesitation.

They say one thing but do another.

He said she wasn't pretty, but last night he scrutinized her face for a long time...

After a quick wash, Su Miao headed to the Duke's mansion.

As soon as she entered Old Madam Shen's courtyard, she saw the third branch of the family coming out with some displeasure.

Before Su Miao could even greet her, the third branch of the family walked right past her.

Su Miao walked in and saw Old Mrs. Shen rubbing her temples, looking like she had a headache.

"What's wrong, Grandmother?"

"Miao'er is here? Grandmother just spoke with the Third Branch about Yueyin's marriage. Not to be rude, but that Flying Cavalry Captain's son is not a good match for Yueyin. But the Third Branch just won't listen to me."

She felt that the child liked Yueyin very much and sought her out every day. Even though Yueyin rejected him, he did not give up.

The third wife thought this was a good husband because he cared about Yueyin, and even when Yueyin complained, he persisted. He was a good man. She thought that after Yueyin married him, she wouldn't have to suffer so much, since he genuinely loved her.

When Su Miao heard what Old Madam Shen said, she remembered what Shen Yueyin had said to her that day.

"Sigh, the third wife isn't young anymore, but she still has a poor eye for people. This kind of man is one way before marriage and another way after. Men are the best at pretending."

That's not doing what's best for Yueyin! Since Yueyin doesn't like it, then just find someone else. Why keep forcing Yueyin?

"To say you don't care about that kid's background, as long as he's sincere to Yueyin, isn't that just wishful thinking? Putting aside what kind of person he is, his family relationships are a complete mess!"

No matter what, Old Lady Shen didn't want Shen Yueyin to marry into that kind of family.

But the third bedroom is not visible!

"Grandmother, have some tea and calm down!" Su Miao comforted her.

"If your grandmother is still alive when you are looking for a husband, you must let your grandmother help you choose! You are still young and can't see through things, but your grandmother is different! Your grandmother might be able to tell whether a man is good or bad at first glance." Old Mrs. Shen said, holding Su Miao's hand.

"Alright, alright!" Su Miao chuckled.

Looking at Su Miao's obedient appearance, Old Madam Shen couldn't help but ask, "What do you think of Young Master Xie?"

"Young Master Xie is a good person; he's interesting and generous."

"So what do you think of Ziji?"

Su Miao almost choked on her water when she heard those words.

"Cough... Brother is naturally the best."

Grandma Shen raised an eyebrow, clearly seeing Su Miao's expression, a smile flashing in her eyes.

"Come with me for a walk in the yard, Miao girl."

"good."

Su Miao helped Old Lady Shen up and walked her into the courtyard.

She stayed in the mansion for about an hour before leaving, but as soon as she stepped out of the Duke's mansion, she saw Shen Yueyin getting off Liu Muxuan's carriage.

Shen Yueyin couldn't help but kick Liu Muxuan's carriage.

"Tch, if my carriage hadn't broken down, I wouldn't need you to give me a ride!"

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