Upon hearing this voice, Liu Jiaojiao, who was standing outside the door, immediately lost her composure.

Then, the sound of porcelain shattering echoed through the room again.

Seeing this, Tao'er quickly stepped forward and curtsied, saying, "Greetings, esteemed guests. I am Su Xiaoniang's personal maid. Su Xiaoniang has never liked taking medicine, and she is also in a state of emotional instability due to the shock she has just suffered. Why don't you two come with me to the courtyard to rest for a while? With the eldest young master inside, I don't think there will be any problems."

Upon hearing Tao'er's words, Liu Muxuan became even more worried about Su Miao.

But then he remembered the embarrassing incident that had just happened in the mansion, and he needed someone to handle things right now.

With Liu Jiaojiao here, Liu Wangshi went back to her room in sorrow. Her father was probably alone in his study, because after what happened, no one looked good!

But as the eldest son in the family, he should step forward to handle this situation!

He remembered that Su Miao once said that as the eldest son, he should bear his share of responsibility.

Liu Muxuan thought for a moment and then said, "Never mind, I'll go back first. If anything happens later, send someone over to let me know."

Tao'er nodded upon hearing this, "Okay!"

After saying that, Liu Muxuan and his men hurriedly left.

Liu Jiaojiao never expected that Liu Muxuan, who was always a playboy, would actually go back instead of staying here to watch over Su Miao!

Liu Jiaojiao was slightly taken aback by Liu Muxuan's change of heart.

"Miss Liu, please come this way with me!" Tao'er gestured.

"I..." Liu Jiaojiao hesitated for a moment, unable to stop glancing at the door a few more times.

She admitted she was very curious about what was inside the house, but she couldn't rush it...

Shen Changji was just Su Miao's older brother. How could Shen Changji possibly be interested in a delicate and frail young woman?

What Liu Jiaojiao needs to do is to be magnanimous and absolutely cannot ruin the goodwill she has with Shen Changji because of a momentary thought!

She couldn't think too much, otherwise she might misunderstand Shen Changji, which would be bad...

Xie Qin once said that Shen Changji would only have one legal wife, only one woman, and that woman was her...

She couldn't be jealous, and she couldn't let Shen Changji get tired of her!

Otherwise... she would lose her only bargaining chip.

Liu Jiaojiao gently rubbed the burn mark on her wrist... her heart trembled violently.

She concealed the darkness in her eyes, then looked at Tao'er and smiled, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Liu Jiaojiao had only taken a few steps with Tao'er when she suddenly remembered something. She turned around and said to the house, "Chen Lang, I'll be waiting for you in the courtyard. Don't forget... what you promised me a while ago."

Upon hearing this, Su Miao inside the room shifted her hips restlessly and chuckled softly.

"What did Brother promise Sister Liu? Is he going to take her out for a stroll at night? If so, I'd like to go too."

"Want to go? You still have the energy?"

Hearing this, Su Miao giggled and wrapped her white arms around the long, muscular chest. "What do you want to do, brother? Sister Liu is waiting for you. It wouldn't be good to keep her waiting."

Although she said it was bad, Su Miao's behavior did not show any "badness".

Shen Changji glanced at the broken things on the ground, then looked at Su Miao, who was flirting with him in his arms, and a dark look flashed in his eyes.

Is it really her?

Why has this woman's personality changed so drastically?

He couldn't believe that the little girl from back then and Su Miao now were the same person!

What exactly is this woman's purpose...?

"Brother, but I don't want you to leave. I was just frightened, and I want you to stay with me."

Su Miao took Chen Changji's other hand and gently placed it on her heart, her tone softening considerably.

He concealed his emotions with a long silence and withdrew his hand.

"She is my betrothed."

"My brother clearly doesn't like her, so what makes him insist on marrying her?"

"Talent, tact, knowing when to advance and retreat, dignified and generous."

Shen Changji named several without hesitation.

Su Miao's face gradually darkened.

"Yes, she's perfect in every way!"

"So far, it's not bad."

Su Miao: "..."

"Why did you go to the west wing?" Shen Changji couldn't help but ask.

"Why is my brother following me? Is it because he's worried about me?" Hearing this, Su Miao managed a hint of expectant joy in her eyes.

But the next second, Chen Changji's words plunged her into despair once again.

"I'm worried you have ulterior motives."

After all, there are fewer people in the west wing.

Su Miao gave a bitter smile. "Brother still thinks of me like this... I really envy Sister Liu."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and a few tears slid down her cheeks, landing on the back of her long, silent hand.

The warmth made Chen Changji tense up.

She cried?

Was he frightened? Shen Changji couldn't help but wonder.

“I said I went there because of Liu Taipu, do you believe me, brother? He sent a maid to find me, saying he wanted to talk to me about Mu Xuan…”

Su Miao's eyes were red, and her voice trembled slightly.

Right now, her expression changed completely when she mentioned Liu Taipu; it was as if she was truly frightened.

Upon hearing Su Miao's words, Shen Changji's long eyelashes concealed the deep killing intent in his eyes, and he remained silent.

Liu Taipu... he had guessed it too.

Su Miao expected that Shen Changji would not react.

After all, who would believe that the always upright Taipu would lay a hand on her?

Moreover, it was such a despicable method...

Su Miao broke free from Chen Changji's embrace, turned her back to the man, and asked softly, "Will brother come back tonight?"

As soon as Su Miao finished speaking, Cui'er's hurried voice came from outside.

"General Shen! My young lady couldn't stand the heat and fainted in the courtyard!"

Upon hearing this, Su Miao turned around, only to find that Shen Changji had already pushed open the door and hurriedly walked out.