Chapter 39 Chapter 39 He walked towards her with forged golden shackles

Yunshuang Pavilion.

Shuang Niang was greeting the customers in the store when she saw a woman with a small and unique paper flower hairpin in her hair. Judging from the woman's dress, she must be a maid from a wealthy family. However, paper flower hairpins have only become popular recently and are not sold in the capital except in Yunshuang Pavilion.

Shuang Niang knew everything in the store. Besides, there were only a few paper hairpins in the store, and they were all snatched up by the noble ladies as soon as they were sold. It was definitely not the hairpin in the woman's hair.

Currently, the only one who can make paper hairpins is Shuyun.

Shuyun has disappeared. The Marquis' Mansion has been searching for her for so long, but there is no news of her.

"Miss, do you want to buy rouge and powder, or incense?" Shuang Niang asked as she walked towards Biluo with a smile.

Biluo said succinctly, "I want a message of spring in the snow."

Shuang Niang was slightly startled. She took Biluo to the perfume section and said, "We have a wide variety of incense in the store, each with its own unique scent. Would you like to smell some other incense? If you find one you like, take it all away."

"No thanks." Biluo refused bluntly.

Shuang Niang smiled faintly and asked, "Miss, are you buying incense sticks or incense powder? The two scents are the same."

Biluo was stunned. Shuyun didn't ask for anything when she left.

Shuang Niang had dealt with all kinds of people, and she had already guessed something fishy from Biluo's expression.

"I see you've come to me to buy incense, following your mistress's orders," Frost Lady waved her handkerchief and said, "I'm not boasting, but the rouge, powder, and incense from my Yunshuang Pavilion are the most sought-after in the capital. The only incense we have left is incense sticks, so if you want powder, you'll have to come back in two days."

Frost Lady groaned, "Making spices takes time, but good things wait."

Biluo said, "Then buy some incense sticks. The shopkeeper will pack them for me."

"Okay." Shuang Niang agreed. All the incense sticks were packed into bamboo tubes according to their types, with fifteen sticks in each tube. She took out a tube of Snow Spring Letter and gave it to Biluo, saying, "If your daughter wants incense powder when you go back, she'll have to wait two days for it to be made."

Biluo nodded, paid the bill, and left Yunshuang Pavilion with the bamboo tube.

Shuang Niang watched Biluo disappear into the crowd, then returned to the shop and asked the waiter, "Whose maid is that woman?"

Shuang Niang could tell the regular buyers apart. Sometimes, a noble lady would send her personal maid to Yunshuang Pavilion to buy things, and Shuang Niang would remember who was whose maid. But the one who just left was a stranger, and she had no impression of her. However, she looked like someone from a wealthy family.

The clerk shook his head. "I don't know. I don't think he's a regular customer of our store."

Not a regular, that's right!

All the doubts in Shuangniang's mind were resolved. Shuyun must still be in the capital, but she was kidnapped by someone and hidden somewhere in the capital.

"I'm going to the back to make incense. You guys watch the store. Take the Yukinaka Harunobu incense powder off the shelves. It's sold out when I asked. We only have incense sticks left."

After giving instructions to the waiter, Shuang Niang left the lobby and went to the backyard to prepare things.

Yunshuang Pavilion is a legitimate shop, and making the aphrodisiac incense takes time, so Shuangniang delayed it for two days. If this was really Shuyun asking her for help, the maid would come back in two days.

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Here, Biluo gave the incense she bought from Yunshuang Pavilion to Shuyun, "I left in a hurry and forgot to ask you if you wanted powder or incense sticks. Only incense sticks are left from Xuezhongchunxin, and the powder will have to wait two days."

"Did the shopkeeper say that?" Shuyun asked, taking the small bamboo tube containing incense sticks.

Biluo nodded and said, "The shopkeeper said that it needs to be made fresh. Making incense is troublesome, so we have to wait two days."

Shu Yun understood, opened the bamboo tube, fanned it with her palm and smelled it, and said with a faint smile: "This is the smell."

She looked at Biluo and said, "I didn't explain this clearly. You need perfume powder. Go to Yunshuang Pavilion again in two days and ask for the shopkeeper's newly made Snow Spring Letter."

"We'll just have to use this incense stick for the time being." Shu Yun said as she took out an incense stick, lit it and put it in the incense burner.

"You go out."

Shuyun sent Biluo away, and after they left, she took out all the incense sticks from the bamboo tube.

Fifteen standard sticks, nothing special.

Wisps of smoke rise up, and a faint fragrance fills the room. That is its original smell.

Shuyun smiled and put the incense stick in her hand back into the bamboo tube.

Shuang Niang is particularly concerned about Yunshuang Pavilion. She will stock up on spices in advance and replenish them in time if they are sold out.

Shuang Niang understood what Shu Yun needed and just waited for the aphrodisiac incense to be delivered in two days.

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At dusk, Huainan Palace.

Li Ce rolled up the written note and put it into the mailbox, then tied the new mailbox to the pigeon's leg.

Li Ce patted the carrier pigeon and said, "Be good and don't play around on the way."

After being released, the carrier pigeon flapped its wings, cooed a few times, and flew to the southwest.

What happened in the past few days was really exciting. Li Ce reported the news of the severance of relations between Anlu Marquis and his son back to his fiefdom and informed the King of Huainan.

The carrier pigeon flew away without a trace. Li Ce's brows were gloomy. Although he had not yet completed the task assigned by his father, in the current situation, he might not be able to gain Xiao Ye's trust again.

Xiao Ye was the General of the Imperial Guards, responsible for the defense of the palace. Li Ce wanted to make friends with him, but he refused to budge.

Li Ce changed his strategy and planned to place a spy next to Xiao Ye. He wanted to plant the love poison in Xiao Ye and then send the spy to Xiao Ye's bed to become Xiao Ye's pillowmate, but something went wrong.

"What's going on at Xiaoye Villa recently?" Li Ce asked his bodyguard.

"Everything is as usual. The defense is even tighter than that of the Marquis' Mansion. Not a fly can get in, and not a mosquito can fly out."

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"What did she do in the mansion today?"

When Xiao Ye came back from his shift, he asked about Shu Yun's whereabouts as usual.

Biluo followed his steps and walked towards the garden. She replied, "When the young lady woke up, she first asked where the young master was. When she heard that he was on duty, she felt a little disappointed. She spent the morning arranging flowers in the pavilion and ate half an extra bowl of rice for lunch. She seemed to be in a good mood. She was tired of the incense in the house and asked me to go to Yunshuang Pavilion to buy Snow Spring Letter, but there were only sticks. She asked me to go to Yunshuang Pavilion to get the incense powder in two days. Now she is waiting for the young master to return in the house."

Xiao Ye suddenly paused and frowned slightly.

After a moment, Xiao Ye took another step and headed towards the garden.

Shuyun was playing with the cat in the house. She heard some noise outside and looked towards the door. "Brother is back."

She put down the cat toy and went over to greet him.

Xiao Ye took her hand and said, "Help brother undress."

He was still wearing the armor he wore on duty. Shuyun helped the man undress, took off his armor, and took out the indigo round-necked robe from the shelf.

The man was tall and had broad shoulders, able to completely hide her in his arms. He had a thin waist and abdomen, and he always had endless energy.

After changing into his casual clothes, Xiao Ye looked at the incense burner with a leisurely gaze and asked, "Are you changing the incense today? Is this... Spring Message in the Snow?"

"Sister, don't you like to burn this kind of incense only in winter?" Xiao Ye said, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, circling her from behind, resting his head on her shoulders, completely encircling her petite body.

Shu Yun pretended to be calm and replied sweetly, "I'm tired of the old incense. If you don't like it, I'll have someone replace it."

Xiao Ye looked at the incense burner and didn't say anything for a long time.

Shu Yun felt a little uneasy. She pursed her lips and said dejectedly, "I'd better go and change the incense."

She pretended to break free from Xiao Ye's embrace and wanted to change the perfume.

Xiao Ye would not let go. He hugged her tightly, resting his head on her shoulders, and whispered in her ear, "Brother, I was just asking casually. Are you angry?"

"No." Shu Yun whispered, slowly turning her head and gently rubbing her face against his cheek, "Yun'er likes this scent."

The girl in his arms was as delicate as a little bird, rubbing his face softly and obediently like a kitten.

Xiao Ye held her hand and moved it, slowly stroking her slender waist.

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The night was pitch black, the candlelight was dim, and the shadows on the tent swayed.

Shu Yun sat on Xiao Ye's legs, raised her arms to wrap around his neck, bit her lips and looked at him aggrievedly. The man's long arms were around her slender waist, which was not even thick enough to be held in one hand. His ink-like eyes were burning as he admired the kiss mark on her snow-white neck.

Shu Yun was embarrassed and put her arms around his neck and acted coquettishly, "Brother, I don't know how to do that."

The voice was small and full of shyness.

"Didn't your brother teach you before?" Xiao Ye looked at her, stroking her slender waist with his long fingers. His movements were very light, almost imperceptible. Shu Yun only felt an itch on her waist. She wanted to move back, but just as she moved, his arm pressed against her, stopping her and pushing her forward, pressing against her waist and abdomen.

Xiao Ye held the slender waist in his palm and said, "It seems that it has been a long time since we last met, and my sister has forgotten."

"It's okay, brother will teach you again."

Shuyun's pupils narrowed, and the big hand around her waist suddenly tightened, lifting her up and then sitting her down on his lap.

"Sister, do you understand?" Xiao Ye asked considerately, as if if she still couldn't do it, he could teach her again, but this time she had to experience it for real.

Shuyun put her left arm around the man's neck, moved closer tremblingly, and looked at him embarrassedly with her eyes lowered.

His tight abdominal muscles rose and fell with his breathing, and his breath lingered in his nostrils, making Shuyun blush and her heart beat fast.

Shu Yun climbed onto his shoulders, slowly stood up, and sat back on him, hugging him softly and not letting go. "No, no, brother is always bullying me."

With a tone of accusation, Shu Yun refused to give in, looking at him with her bright eyes. No one could help but feel sorry for her delicate and aggrieved look.

She moved her waist and twisted in his arms, but he didn't touch her at all.

Xiao Ye's jaw was clenched as he held her twisting waist. He originally wanted to tease her, but ended up digging a hole for himself.

Xiao Ye pinched her soft and fragrant cheeks and said in a hoarse voice, "I think my sister is sincere."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ye held her slender waist and lowered his head to kiss her delicate lips.

After a lingering kiss, Shu Yun leaned on him with her bones softened. She had been pretending to be nice to him during this period of time, and he had made her more and more charming. Under his hands, her body gradually underwent some changes that she was unaware of. She followed him and let him do whatever he wanted.

Xiao Ye held her waist to prevent her from falling. The falling hair brushed against his arm, making it even more itchy.

It's like galloping on the vast grassland, free and unrestrained.

She was so young, yet he actually got married.

Xiao Ye lifted her up, and they both fell onto the bed while making a fuss.

Shu Yun rested her head on the soft pillow. Before she could catch her breath, Xiao Ye came over again. He smoothed her hair with his long fingers, gently rubbed his chin against the top of her head, and said in a hoarse voice, "Hold me."

Xiao Ye lowered his eyes and looked at her flushed face, his eyes gradually becoming darker. Shu Yun raised her soft arm. His upper arm was still injured, so she hugged his strong waist.

Xiao Ye kissed her lips, their lips touching each other for a few days, leaving a silver thread between them. "I have to go out for some work these days."

Shu Yun was stunned. "When will my brother come back?"

"I don't know yet. It will take at least five days." Xiao Ye turned her panting head and kissed her lips. "Why, are you reluctant to leave, sister?"

Shu Yun held his cheek and responded to his kiss, her tone a little lost, "Yes, brother has been away for so long."

Xiao Ye chuckled and bit his soft lips. Shu Yun frowned in pain, and the next moment the man turned her around and lowered her waist.

"Brother can't bear to leave Yun'er either." Xiao Ye said, his wet long fingers brushing away the black hair on her snow-white back, and his kiss fell on her shoulder.

He kissed the butterfly birthmark on the snow-white shoulder, kissed the trembling butterfly bone, and stroked the bulging belly with his broad palm, lifting it slightly.

Xiao Ye covered Shu Yun's mouth.

Probably because he had been away for the next few days, Shuyun felt that he was particularly fierce today. She fell asleep and woke up in a daze, and he was still there.

It's already three o'clock in the morning.

Shu Yun fell asleep again in a daze. When she woke up, it was already afternoon, and Xiao Ye was no longer in the tent.

Shuyun turned over while holding the quilt. He must have applied medicine to her, so the pain was not so severe anymore.

Xiao Ye has been away for the past few days, and Shuang Niang's aphrodisiac incense will be delivered tomorrow. The next step is to wait for an opportunity to escape.

The more Shuyun thought about it, the more excited she became. She pressed her palm against her beating chest.

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The next day, Biluo bought the Snow Spring Letter from Yunshuang Pavilion and gave the small box to Shuyun.

Shuyun sent Biluo away and tried some incense in the house. She put a little in the incense burner and smelled the scent of spring in the snow.

Slowly, she felt sleepy, so she quickly put out the incense and opened the window to disperse the intoxicating fragrance in the room.

During this time, Shuyun became familiar with the house and knew where the back door and side door were, so she was waiting for an opportunity to escape.

The sooner you escape, the better.

The next day, after lunch, Shuyun sent the second-class maid in the yard to work in the kitchen, leaving only Biluo in the room.

It was already nap time, with the doors and windows closed. Shuyun lit the incense mixed with aphrodisiac scent and said to Biluo, "I had a nightmare last night and didn't sleep the whole night. I'll feel more at ease if you stay outside."

Shuyun took off her shoes and got on the bed. Biluo pulled down the curtain and received instructions to guard the inner room.

The smell of incense became stronger and stronger. Inside the curtains, Shuyun pricked her fingers with a hairpin, using the pain to drive away sleepiness and keep herself awake.

After a long time, Shuyun called out Biluo.

No response.

Shuyun suppressed her excitement and after a while, she lifted the curtains.

Biluo was knocked unconscious and lay on the table.

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The tightly closed door opened, Shuyun poked her head out slightly, and found that there was no one around. She hurried out of the room and closed the door gently.

She had changed into a maid's clothes, lowered her head, and quickly left the yard, heading towards the nearest back door.

Shu Yun ran as fast as she could, wishing she could reach the back door in the blink of an eye. After passing through the last courtyard gate, a familiar figure suddenly appeared. Xiao Ye was sitting calmly on a chair, looking at her with a cold and gloomy gaze, blocking her way at the back door.

Shu Yun narrowed her eyes, her head buzzed, she took a step back, her heart in her throat, cold sweat oozed from her palms in an instant, and she ran back.

Fu Feng stopped Shu Yun.

"My sister is so naughty. Where do you want to escape to this time?"

A cold and lonely voice floated from behind, and footsteps were getting closer.

Shu Yun's face showed fear, and she turned back stiffly. Xiao Ye was walking towards her slowly with a pair of forged golden shackles.