Grandma Shen was even more surprised that Liu Jiaojiao had arrived so early.

Besides having breakfast with her, she also helped her water the flowers and tend to the plants.

"You're a thoughtful child," Grandma Shen said with a kind smile.

“It’s what Jiaojiao should do. As long as Grandmother doesn’t mind Jiaojiao’s noise, Jiaojiao is willing to come and keep Grandmother company every day!” Liu Jiaojiao said with a smile.

Grandma Shen smiled but said nothing, calling her "Grandma" repeatedly.

"Although I am in the capital, I am constantly thinking about Shen Lang, and I wonder how he is doing now..."

“He is fine,” said Grandma Shen.

"Jiaojiao hopes he will return safely, so that... we can get married as soon as possible, and I can stay by your side every day, Grandmother, and have children for the Duke's family as soon as possible."

Liu Jiaojiao leaned gently on Old Madam Shen's shoulder and softened her voice.

"Ziji is indeed getting on in years," said Old Mrs. Shen, tending to the flowers and plants.

When Liu Jiaojiao heard that Old Madam Shen did not refute her words, she couldn't help but feel happy.

"By the way...did Grandmother give me a light green jade bracelet on my birthday?" Liu Jiaojiao asked.

She heard that the jade bracelet was no ordinary item; it was a family heirloom of the Duke's mansion. With this bracelet, the Shen family could be considered to have accepted her!

Upon hearing this, a dark glint flashed in Old Mrs. Shen's eyes, and she instantly understood what was going on.

She smiled and said, "Yes! Do you like it?"

"I love it! Grandmother treats Jiaojiao so well!" Liu Jiaojiao was as happy as if she had eaten honey.

Grandma Shen smiled and continued tending to the flowers and plants.

Liu Jiaojiao stayed at the Duke's mansion for almost the entire morning before leaving.

As soon as she got into the carriage, her face was no longer the obedient one she had been just moments before.

She glanced at the pale green jade bracelet in the brocade box beside her and gave a soft snort.

It was only a matter of time before she became the Duchess of the State!

The position of the principal wife will surely belong to her!

...

On the other side, Su Miao got up early and, as she prepared to set off, she held a small box in her hand and stood obediently next to Shen Changji's carriage.

When she saw Shen Changji appear, she quickly went forward.

Because of her special status, she still addressed him respectfully as "General Shen".

When Shen Changji saw her, he stopped and asked in a cold voice, "What's wrong?"

"We're not far from Zhangshui City. May I share a carriage with you?"