Grandma Shen glanced at Shen Changji, then at Su Miao beside her.

"Miao, you should go back first. I have a few words I want to say to Ziji," said Old Madam Shen, patting Su Miao's hand gently.

"good."

Su Miao obediently responded and then left with Tao'er.

Grandma Shen nodded, but couldn't help taking another look at Su Miao's back.

This beautiful girl is getting better and better. She has a slender and graceful figure, a delicate and supple waist, and every inch of her body exudes just the right amount of beauty.

Normally, Su Miao prefers to wear light-colored dresses, but today's brightly colored dress really caught her eye.

He is a remarkable person.

But it wouldn't be worth it to become someone's concubine.

After Su Miao left, Shen Changji stepped forward to help Old Lady Shen.

"Grandmother, is there something you want to say to your grandson?"

The long, silent voice interrupted Old Mrs. Shen's thoughts.

She gave a soft "hmm," and smelled the familiar woody scent emanating from Shen Changji. She couldn't help but scrutinize him for a moment.

This child is becoming more and more composed...

"Does Grandmother have something to say?"

With a deep, strong hand supporting Old Lady Shen, he slowed his pace and accompanied her as she walked around the yard.

"How's it going with the husband I asked you to find for Miao'er last time?" Old Madam Shen asked leisurely.

"Your grandson is incompetent and has been busy with affairs lately, which has disappointed his grandmother," Chen Changji said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Shen Changji's words, Old Madam Shen gave a soft snort.

"Are you really that busy? Or are you up to something else?"

"Your grandson wouldn't dare!"

"You'd better not dare! I cherish Miao'er dearly, and I absolutely cannot let her suffer any injustice!" Old Madam Shen raised her voice by an octave, her expression becoming slightly solemn.

Having witnessed many storms and hardships, even at this age, Old Mrs. Shen still exudes great dignity.

As Grandma Shen spoke, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Shen Changji.

His expression remained completely calm.

She withdrew her gaze and continued, "I heard that Young Master Xie is fond of Miao'er? Although Liu Muxuan is not very good, I think Xie Qin is quite nice."

He's the same age as you, six years older than Miao'er. It would be good for Miao'er to have someone to rely on after she marries him. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Shen Changji's gaze darkened slightly, and he said calmly, "Grandmother has only heard about it; perhaps the situation is not as Grandmother thinks."

"So what are your thoughts?"

"I think she was just frightened not long ago, so there's no need to rush into marriage for now."

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Shen couldn't help but snort again.

"Miao'er's matter isn't urgent, but what about yours? What about you and that Liu Jiaojiao?" Old Mrs. Shen asked again.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changji's eyes deepened, and he said with a slightly cold gaze, "My grandson will marry her."

With just a few words, Old Mrs. Shen turned around and looked at him with suspicion in her eyes.

Her grandson is really something!

"Grandmother has lived to this age and seen a lot. Ziji, you now hold a high position, and the Duke's mansion is not what it used to be."

"Grandson understands, grandson will marry Liu Jiaojiao."

Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Shen patted his shoulder and said, "Anyway, I only have one thing to say: we can't let Miao'er suffer."

As soon as she finished speaking, Old Mrs. Shen left with Aunt Liu's help.

A cool breeze blew gently, ruffling his long, heavy robes. He stood there, his expression unreadable.

Lone Eagle heard everything Old Lady Shen said.

"Master, do you think the old lady might have discovered something?"

"No," Shen Changji replied without hesitation.

He understood the bond between the Duke's Mansion and the Imperial Stud.

He couldn't help but scoff.

Su Miao is quite shrewd; she managed to get my grandmother to say those words. She's no simple woman.

The words Xie Qin had said to him kept flashing through Shen Changji's mind.

Su Miao may feel inferior because of her background. After all, she is not a proper young lady of the Duke's mansion, so she inevitably lacks a sense of security.

It was precisely this insecurity that prompted her to learn to read people's expressions and flatter them in the Duke's mansion, and to be considerate in every way.

She's protecting herself.

But he might easily mistake this "protection" for her having ulterior motives!

In reality, she probably didn't want much. Perhaps her purpose was simple: she just wanted someone to rely on. After all, she was just a weak woman and didn't think things were that complicated.

Shen Changji agreed with Xie Qin's words to some extent.

Su Miao's choice to hook up with him proves that this woman is somewhat clever.

After all, he was indeed very different from other men.

Seeing his master's unreadable expression, Lone Eagle dared not speak.

But Lone Eagle had a vague feeling that the old lady seemed to have discovered something, because when the young lady left, the old lady's gaze lingered between the young lady and her master for a long time.

Not only did Lone Eagle find it strange, but Tao'er, who was following Su Miao, also found it strange.

She followed Su Miao back into the house, and couldn't help but ask, "Miss, do you think the old lady might have discovered something?"

Su Miao removed the hairpin from her face in front of the mirror and said calmly, "No."

To outsiders, it was impossible for her to remain silent and withdrawn.

Tao'er didn't know what to say after hearing this.

Su Miao was exhausted after going out today and fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed.

As she drifted off to sleep, Su Miao's vision blurred, and she seemed to see Shen Changji appear before her.

"elder brother……"

She called out softly.

The man, wearing an undershirt, leaned down and kissed her directly.

His long, silent hand caressed her waist, leaving mottled marks on her delicate skin.

Su Miao's breathing quickened. Her hands were placed on her neck by Chen Changji, whose large hand lifted her blanket and reached inside her undergarments...

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