Su Miao was startled and her ears turned red. She quickly looked away from herself.

"Could you... please put your clothes on first..."

As she said those words, she subconsciously swallowed.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changji subconsciously glanced at his clothes but didn't feel anything was amiss.

"Aren't you dressed perfectly fine?"

As he spoke, Chen Changji approached Su Miao.

Su Miao was originally sitting in the main seat, but as Chen Changji approached, she couldn't get out and could only squeeze further into the chair.

But she didn't look at Shen Changji, suppressing her panic and shifting her attention elsewhere.

Su Miaoneng could clearly feel her cheeks burning up, completely out of her control.

Shen Changji looked at Su Miao, a slight smile playing on his lips, and gently stroked her ear with his fingertips.

"Miao'er, look at me."

A long, quiet, and commanding presence.

His dark eyes were deep and intense as he gazed at her intently.

"You...be normal..."

Su Miao blushed under his gaze, her voice soft and sweet.

"What's wrong?"

As he spoke, Shen Changji looked at his clothes again, then casually pulled them down a bit more, feeling that there was no problem at all.

Because they were so close, the man's powerful aura enveloped her, and she could almost smell his scent in her breath, making Su Miao's heart pound wildly.

Why are you not playing by the rules...?

He used to be so quiet and reserved, why is he like this tonight?

Seeing that Su Miao remained silent, Shen Changji's fingertips became even more brazen, slowly circling downwards from beside her ear...

Su Miao's ears turned bright red, and she glared at him as she turned around.

"I'm looking for Tao'er!"

He chuckled softly, a rare display of patience.

He reached out and pulled Su Miao into his arms, then sat down in the main seat, gently resting his head against her cheek, and said affectionately, "If there's anything you don't understand, I can answer it for you."

"Need not!"

Su Miao refused very decisively.

"So you understand everything? You can read the ledgers now?"

He lowered his voice and gently stroked Su Miao's waist with his fingertips.

"Mmm mmm mmm!"

Su Miao dodged him while giving him perfunctory replies.

Shen Changji looked at her like this and chuckled softly.

"Shall I check it out?"

He gently lifted Su Miao's chin from behind, bent forward and pressed her down. Su Miao instinctively grabbed the table, her head forced to turn to the side in a deep silence.

Sensing danger, Su Miao quickly said, "...Shen Changji! You're not being honest!"

What inspection? He's just here tonight to molest people!

It's all her fault for being careless!

Su Miao struggled, her hands grabbing wildly out of control.

With that grab, the already loose collar of Shen Changji's clothes was pulled open...

When Su Miao saw this scene that had entered her field of vision, her ears turned even redder.

Especially after she had just taken a bath, the heat hit her face.

Because of his years of martial arts training, Shen Changji has a good physique, with well-developed abdominal muscles and firm, powerful lines.

Combined with his face, he's simply flawless.

Su Miao's gaze dared not linger on any spot for even a second longer!

Su Miao: "You...I..."

He remained silent, his eyes half-closed, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Do not look at what is improper! Do not look at what is improper!

Su Miao closed her eyes and reached out to help Shen Changji pull himself up...

But just as she was about to pull her hand back, Shen Changji's large hand grabbed hers.

Su Miao could feel the burning heat on the back of her hand.

To make Shen Changji sound normal, Su Miao swallowed hard and said in the calmest tone, "You...you're behaving like a brothel owner!"

General Shen, please take care of yourself!

He remained silent and did not let go of her hand.

"So what do you think of this?"

Su Miao opened her eyes instantly.

If it weren't for the intense heat in Shen Changji's gaze, she would have thought she was dreaming.

She wasn't so oblivious as to miss the meaning behind Shen Changji's words.

He remained unmoved by the profound silence before him, no matter what she did.

But now, he's making her unsure how to get along with him.

"I……"

"Miao'er, I want to marry you."

He pulled Su Miao into his arms again and whispered in her ear.

Su Miao's breath hitched, and her heart pounded wildly.

Her eyes reddened, and she suddenly turned her head to look at Chen Changji.

"We didn't..."

Before Su Miao could utter the last two words, Shen Changji leaned in and kissed her lips.

His kiss was passionate and powerful, as if trying to melt her completely, lingering and tender.

With his other hand, Shen Changji grasped Su Miao's drooping hand, intertwining his fingers with hers.

...

Meng Ying sat in her private residence, the lights off, but she didn't mind, and continued to savor the wine she had just brewed.

Hearing footsteps, she slightly opened her eyes.

The shadowy figure blended into the night and respectfully curtsied to her.

A hint of affection flickered in Meng Ying's eyes, but it was difficult to discern in the dimly lit room.

She took the sugar biscuit and handed it to the visitor.

Tonight I want to hear the xiao (a type of vertical bamboo flute).

"good."

Seeing how obedient she was, Meng Ying couldn't help but raise her hand and gently stroke her cheek.

"My life was saved by Miss, and I will obey Miss's orders."

"I don't like you being so polite to me; it's too distant."

When Meng Ying said this, the other party did not reply.

A hint of amusement appeared in her eyes as she picked up the box next to her and placed it in front of the other person.

"Don't keep me waiting too long."

The other person stiffened slightly.

"Don't forget, I saved you; we are one."

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