Meng Ying was about to go up when Xia'er beside her pulled her back.

"I noticed that Princess Su and Young Master Xie look very serious and are talking in such a secluded place. I suspect it's something important. Miss, perhaps you should check before you go over. It wouldn't be good to interrupt them."

Meng Ying thought about it and realized that it wasn't entirely unreasonable.

When Xia'er saw that Meng Ying had agreed, she reached out and pulled her to hide behind the artificial hill.

"Miss, this location is well-hidden and not easily discovered."

Meng Ying: "I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful!"

Hearing Meng Ying's praise, Xia'er smiled.

To receive praise from one's young mistress is naturally the greatest joy.

After all, the young lady treats them, her maids, so well, treating them like sisters. How could they not treat the young lady well in return?

Despite her high social status, Meng Ying was completely approachable and considerate towards them in every way!

This situation is extremely rare. Before coming here to work, they never dared to imagine that Meng Ying would be so easy to get along with.

Looking across the entire capital, there isn't another master who treats them like this!

Meng Ying stared intently at Su Miao and Xie Qin, afraid of missing any information.

Although she couldn't hear what the two were saying, she could see that Su Miao and Xie Qin's expressions were not very good.

It's as if they've both been hurt by each other in love...

Meng Ying couldn't help but frown, somewhat puzzled.

She was aware of Shen Changji's feelings for Su Miao.

Logically speaking, no one should be able to refuse a man as outstanding as Shen Changji.

Of course, except for her...

But why does it feel like this Su Miao doesn't like Shen Changji, but rather likes Xie Qin?

Given their respective conditions, most women would probably choose Shen Changji, right?

Could it be that the relationship between Shen Changji and Su Miao is more complicated than she thought?

That doesn't make sense. Shouldn't a young lady like her be happy to encounter such a rare stroke of wealth?

Meng Ying watched as Su Miao gently touched her lower abdomen.

Upon seeing this, Meng Ying's eyes widened instantly.

Don't tell her... Su Miao is carrying Xie Qin's child, right?

Seeing that Su Miao and Xie Qin were about to walk this way, Meng Ying had no choice but to give up and leave first.

But on her way back, she became very curious about Su Miao and Xie Qin's situation.

...

Su Miao knew that Xie Qin would react this way when she told the truth.

Xie Qin looked at Su Miao's calm face and couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

He had suspected something beforehand, but he didn't expect Su Miao's condition to be so serious...

Xie Qin: "So when you first approached the Duke's mansion... approached Shen Changji, you were in a state of fearlessness? Because you were prepared for the worst?"

Su Miao nodded.

At first, she didn't pay much attention; she only thought about giving Pei Yu a proper burial.

After she had almost finished preparing everything, she discovered that his fingertips were stained with poison.

But it was too late...

Liu Jiaojiao probably made some preparations when she pushed Pei Yu down, right?

Kill him first, then dismember him...

If anyone discovers anything, she can use Pei Yu to kill them.

In addition, she mobilized some manpower to eliminate all those around her who were related to Pei Yu, because only the dead could keep this shameful matter buried forever.

Only after it was cleaned up did Liu Jiaojiao feel relieved.

At first, she thought she couldn't avoid it, but unexpectedly... she bumped into Mo Lin by accident.

Mo Lin only knew that Pei Yu's departure had hurt her greatly. Considering her heart condition, she would occasionally ask Tao'er to prepare medicine for her.

But he didn't know she was poisoned...

Over the years, she has been preparing her own medication to suppress the symptoms.

But this poison is too potent... Even if she suppresses it, she can't suppress it for long.

That day will come eventually...

Xie Qin: "Miao'er, what if there's hope? What if there's hope of curing this poison?"

Su Miao shook her head, her eyes shining with a clear light.

"Xie Qin, you are no less capable than my brother. Whether there is any hope or not... you probably know better than I do."

Su Miao slowed her pace and stopped beside the lotus pond. Her eyes were gentle, and a warm smile played on her lips as she let the summer breeze caress her face.

Xie Qin stood behind her, and even though Su Miao didn't speak, he could sense her calm and composed demeanor.

He looked at Su Miao's slender back, a sour feeling welled up in his throat, and his hands under his sleeves suddenly tightened.

Although a few rays of sunlight fell on her cheeks, they gave him the feeling that she might disappear at any moment...

"You just promised me you wouldn't tell Shen Changji."

Su Miao turned her head and reminded her again.

"Ziji is so smart, aren't you afraid he'll find out?"

Su Miao remained silent for a while, then smiled again.

We'll see.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qin understood why Su Miao had been able to disregard all shame in trying to seduce Chen Changji from the very beginning.

Because she was certain she wouldn't live much longer, she hoped to avenge herself while she was still alive.

But is hatred all she feels?

Xie Qin refused to believe that this was the only thing.

Perhaps Su Miao didn't think too much about it at the time, because someone of Shen Changji's status would probably have many personal maids and concubines chosen for him by Old Madam Shen.

With so many people around, naturally, people forget about her.

But who could have imagined it would turn out like this?

Xie Qin thought of this and suddenly realized that something was wrong.

His brother is usually very shrewd, so why is he so... like this with Su Miao? Could it be because it's his first time, so other women can't catch his eye?

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