Su Miao smiled and said, "Sister Liu is so kind."

“We’re all family, no need to be so polite. Come, Sister Su, look at these hairpins of mine, aren’t they pretty? Shen Lang picked them out for me!” Liu Jiaojiao pushed the box in her hand forward.

The more blatantly Liu Jiaojiao flaunted Shen Changji's favoritism towards her, the more subtle pleasure welled up in Su Miao's heart.

As soon as Liu Jiaojiao finished speaking, before Su Miao could reply, another male voice rang out.

"Oh? Then, Miss Liu, could you please introduce me?"

As Xie Qin spoke, she put away her folding fan and walked towards them.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao glanced at Su Miao, then at Xie Qin.

"Does Young Master Xie have feelings for Sister Su?"

As soon as Xie Qin appeared, Shen Changji noticed the medicine pouch hanging at his waist, and his expression instantly darkened.

Xie Qin sat down casually next to Su Miao and said, "I'm delighted! I'm just afraid that my dear Su doesn't reciprocate my feelings!"

Upon hearing Xie Qin's words, a faint blush crept onto Su Miao's fair face. She lowered her head, not daring to speak, and tightly gripped her handkerchief.

In everyone's eyes, she always appeared shy.

Seeing this, Liu Jiaojiao chuckled and said gently, "Alright, Young Master Xie, don't frighten Sister Su. Sister Su hasn't told me yet whether these hairpins are pretty or not!"

"Of course, it's the prettiest one my brother picked." Su Miao said timidly, her face flushed.

Upon hearing Liu Jiaojiao's words, Xie Qin quickly explained, "I didn't mean to scare Miao'er! I truly love Miao'er! I just hope that one day I can call General Chen 'Brother'!"

Xie Qin called out "Brother" very loudly.

Su Miao almost choked on the water.

He remained silent, his eyes dark, his jawline taut, and his expression unreadable.

Xie Qin showed no fear and met the deep, silent gaze with composure.