Shen Changji leaned close to her ear and wrapped his large hand around her waist.

Su Miao lowered her eyes slightly and could see the taut muscles in Chen Changji's arms, the veins standing out, surging with an alluring force in the darkness.

He was rational and restrained in his strength, yet his possessiveness was undeniable.

After all, this is a horse-drawn carriage.

It was made of wooden planks all around, unlike other carriages.

Because he knew she was afraid of pain.

Their gazes locked, and the usually cold and aloof aura of Chen Changji was gone.

His eyes were reddish at the corners, shimmering with light, like a dissolute playboy indulging in sensual pleasures.

It seems that only now is his true wildness revealed.

Su Miao understood why Shen Changji was being so "kind"—taking her along when he went to Liu Jiaojiao's place!

After all, the bow is already on the string; would he really compromise himself?

Based on what he said to Liu Jiaojiao before, he really didn't want her to see it!

Thinking about it, Su Miao couldn't help but bite down hard on Shen Changji's other shoulder.

The pain made Shen Changji loosen his grip slightly.

"Are you in a hurry? The road ahead is long, it's not good to be too dry."

His deep, quiet voice was seductive, and his words carried a playful tone.

Su Miao immediately became anxious.

What the heck is going on?!

"You're the one in a hurry, not me!"

She immediately blushed and tried to argue her point.

"What did I say?" Shen Changji leaned back, looking at Su Miao with a casual expression.

Okay, okay, you won't admit it again!

But he always likes to say things that can be misunderstood!

Su Miao was so angry that she glared at him.

Are you hungry?

I'm not hungry!

Su Miao had barely finished speaking when the rumbling sound from her stomach betrayed her.

She doesn't usually like to eat too much at night, but she was hungry just now because she had to take care of the "patient".

Shen Changji took the food box from the side and stuffed it into Su Miao's arms.

"Eat up, it's still a bit far."

Su Miao was somewhat surprised when she reached out and touched the food box.

It was still hot.

Seeing Su Miao staring blankly, Shen Changji's lips curled into a smile: "Aren't you going to eat? Waiting for me to feed you?"

"No need! I have hands and feet."

"Taking care of your younger sister is an elder brother's responsibility."

Chen Changji's words were light and airy, but Su Miao felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing them.

As she lowered her eyes, Chen Changji's gaze had not yet returned, but it held a hint of doting affection.

He had a small note in his sleeve, given to him by Lone Eagle before he boarded the carriage.

He didn't look closely, but when he saw that one word, he knew what his grandmother wanted to say.

However, it wasn't a big deal for him.

Su Miao took a bite of the food box. She could feel Shen Changji's burning gaze, so she couldn't help but look up at him.

"Do you want some?"

"No, I'm not eating. You should eat more; you'll need a lot of energy later."

Su Miao: "..." You bastard!

Shen Changji looked at the accusation in Su Miao's eyes and raised an eyebrow.

Suddenly, traveling at night didn't seem so boring anymore.

At least she's here with me.

Chen Changji's fingers were long and slender. Even though he was holding her, his fingertips still brushed against her in a seemingly casual and irresponsible way.

It was unintentional yet seemed intentional, and intentional yet seemed unintentional.

In a fit of anger, Su Miao grabbed a steamed bun and stuffed it into Shen Changji's mouth.

Make him unable to laugh!

If she hadn't seen that his wound had just healed, she would have loved to punch him.

She had thought that Shen Changji might be a bit of a repressed flirt, but she never expected him to be this repressed!

Next, Shen Changji became much more obedient, and the topic gradually shifted to Old Lady Shen.

Su Miao also told Shen Changji about the situation in recent years.

But when the carriage entered a dark forest, someone started acting like a monster.

Su Miao's eyes flickered with panic, and her whole body tensed up.

She belatedly realized why Shen Changji had told her to eat more...

...

Liu Jiaojiao lay on the bed with a pale face, with the imperial physician brought from the palace by Liu Taipu beside her.

"The situation is somewhat stable now. I'll go and get the young lady her medicine first."

"Thank you for your trouble."

After speaking, Liu Taipu looked at Liu Jiaojiao on the bed.

“Father…I want to go back…I’m not used to the climate here, and I’m having a very bad time.”

Liu Jiaojiao looked at Liu Taipu with red eyes.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and the moment Liu Taipu looked at her, they slid down her cheeks.

In the past, he might have been a little soft-hearted, but now... he just hoped that Liu Jiaojiao would stop causing him trouble and behave herself.

"If you want me to protect you, then don't go back for now."

"Father, come closer and look at me, okay? I've lost weight," Liu Jiaojiao said with a hint of grievance.

Liu Taipu sighed and had no choice but to go over.

Seizing the opportunity, Liu Jiaojiao reached out and slipped the prepared item to Liu Taipu's waist.

Because the item was small, Liu Taipu did not notice it.

Liu Jiaojiao continued to feign a weak appearance, "I understand Father's good intentions. I won't make a fuss, I'll be fine."

"It's good that you've come to your senses. When you had the accident, I had someone tell Ziji. He'll be here soon."

Hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao smiled with satisfaction.

Right now, he should be with Su Miao, right? If Su Miao knew that he rushed over late at night because of me, wouldn't she feel bad?

She wanted Su Miao to know that this man only coveted her body.

How can a lowly hoof compare to the daughter of the Grand Steward?

Moreover, the relationship between the Liu family and the Shen family is not ordinary!

Do you really think you're so capable?

wishful thinking!

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