After Su Miao rested for a while, she heard news about Shen Changji.

Not to mention Old Master Shen, she never expected that Shen Changji would have a secret connection with Prince Qi.

She also knew about the relationship between the King of Qi and the King of Qin.

Old Master Shen is on the side of the King of Qin, but right now...

"Has he left the palace?" Su Miao couldn't help but ask.

"The eldest young master? The eldest young master has already left the palace and is currently in the Duke's study." Tao'er said.

Su Miao nodded.

After something like this happened, the father and son definitely need to have a serious talk.

Just as Su Miao finished washing up, Tao'er told her that Mo Lin had arrived.

Su Miao quickly put down what she was holding and went outside. She hadn't seen Mo Lin for a while.

Mo Lin held a food box in his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Want to go to the courtyard for a drink?"

Su Miao was about to say that this was Chen Changji's residence and it might not be appropriate, but Mo Lin interrupted her with his next sentence.

"General Shen said he wouldn't mind, shall we go?"

After thinking it over, Su Miao decided to follow them.

Mo Lin opened the food box, which was almost entirely filled with her favorite snacks to accompany drinks.

Su Miao's eyes sparkled with a smile as she couldn't resist picking up a slice of crisp lotus root.

Seeing Su Miao smile, Mo Lin felt much more at ease.

At least during this time, with Shen Changji by her side, she wasn't unhappy.

When he found this place, he was worried that Su Miao would be unhappy staying here.

"Eat more if it tastes good."

Because it was spicy, it was very appetizing, and Su Miao couldn't help but pick up several pieces.

Mo Lin took a sip of wine and slowly said, "General Shen's matter this time is probably aimed at you."

Su Miao paused slightly in her grip on the chopsticks.

Old Master Shen had told her before that a woman of her status was not suitable for Shen Changji.

If you like him and want him to be well, then you should be sensible and draw a clear line.

Because Shen Changji is the eldest son of the Duke's mansion and the head of the Shen family, he has a heavy responsibility, so naturally, the wife he marries must be of equal social standing.

Su Miao also knew this.

She never imagined she could be a silent, devoted wife.

She was aware of her own identity.

Overwhelmed with worries, Su Miao picked up the full wine glass in front of her.

She was just about to drink it all in one gulp when a sudden wave of nausea made her clutch her chest and gag a few times.

Mo Lin, worried, put down his wine glass and quickly went to her side. "What's wrong?"

"I...I'm fine..." Su Miao waved her hand.

Mo Lin's gaze involuntarily lingered on Su Miao's lower abdomen.

Although he was a man, he had heard many of his confidants say that their wives were pregnant.

"Does he... know you've done this?"

Su Miao clutched her chest, frowning. "What?"

Mo Lin touched her nose and asked somewhat presumptuously, "Does he know you're pregnant?"

?

Su Miao took the warm water that Tao'er handed her and moistened her throat.

“I will not get pregnant with his child, and even if I did... I would have an abortion.”

Su Miao put down her cup and calmly answered Mo Lin's question.

She would absolutely not let such an accident happen...

Mo Lin: "Actually, General Shen is quite a good person."

Su Miao: "It's pretty good."

Mo Lin: "Pei Yu also hopes you're doing well. If you think General Shen is a good man, you can give it a try."

Su Miao shook her head.

Brother... I doubt he would?

She still remembered that terrible dream: her brother was covered in wounds, but his eyes were only on her.

He said he missed her.

He was so cold and uncomfortable down there...

Su Miao forced a smile, her fingertips lightly gliding along the rim of the glass, without looking up at Mo Lin.

"Do you still stand by what you said before?"

Mo Lin paused for a moment, then replied, "Of course it counts."

"That's good."

"Have you thought it through?" Mo Lin asked again.

Su Miao nodded. "I've thought it through."

Mo Lin stayed with Su Miao in the courtyard for an hour before leaving.

It is undeniable that the mansion of Shen Changji is very well renovated, and the scenery is beautiful everywhere.

...

Shen Changji has gone to such lengths that it would be difficult for Old Master Shen not to agree.

"Do whatever you want! That girl is too rude. Arrange for a maid to teach her manners, so she doesn't lose her composure and embarrass the Duke's mansion!" Old Master Shen added.

Having received a satisfactory answer, Shen Changji naturally didn't want to stay any longer.

He put down his cup and gave a deep laugh.

“My father should have agreed to my request long ago, otherwise things would have come to this.”

Seeing the triumphant glint in Shen Changji's dark eyes, Old Master Shen was even more furious.

Children eventually grow up!

"Don't worry, I love Miao'er no matter what."

"There are so many beautiful and well-mannered women from noble families out there, why did you only set your sights on that wild girl!"

"In my heart, she is the best."

He tapped the table lightly, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Old Master Shen felt that Shen Changji was beyond saving!

Utterly absurd!

"If you want to marry her, it's not enough for me to agree; you need the approval of everyone in the clan!"

"This is nothing for Father to worry about."

With that, he calmly finished the last sip of tea, then leisurely got up and left.

A faint smile played on his lips, his eyes gleaming with smugness, befitting the demeanor of someone in a superior position.

...

When Shen Changji went to buy crispy sugar cakes, he happened to run into Meng Ying, who was on her way to her private residence.

She hadn't expected to run into Shen Changji; she just thought the crispy sugar cakes at this shop were delicious, so she bought some to take with her.

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