Chapter 180 This is Miss Qing's Home

Seeing Shen Qingnian gazing into the distance, seemingly lost in thought, Liu Hao asked, "Miss Shen, is there anything else I can do for you?"

Miss Shen has decided to stay in Suzhou and will no longer travel south with him.

Liu Hao wanted to help this young lady, Ms. Chen, as much as possible before leaving.

Shen Qingnian slowly shook her head: "It's nothing."

Liu Hao had already helped her escape from Beijing, and she was extremely grateful, so she wouldn't make any further requests.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hao stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "I have other important matters to attend to, so I will not disturb Miss Chen any longer."

"Now you should call me Miss Su."

Shen Qingnian reminded her with a smile.

Seeing Liu Hao smile, Shen Qingnian said again, "Young Master Liu's kindness will be remembered by Su Wu. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay it."

"Take care on your journey, Young Master Liu."

Liu Hao said no more and turned to leave.

When he reached the teahouse entrance, he turned back and glanced at the person upstairs who was gazing at the distant scenery.

That figure in plain clothes stood by the railing, gazing at the shimmering waves on the river. The wind fluttered her clothes, giving her an otherworldly and ethereal beauty.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and he turned to his attendant beside him and said, "I think I understand now why Brother Xiao is so obsessed with this woman."

She could have used the life-saving grace, or his friendship with Xiao Huaiyi, to make some demands.

Even if it's just wanting some money to protect oneself or seeking a safe place, it's perfectly reasonable.

But she didn't mention it at all, only thanked me lightly and let it go.

Such a woman is a good match for Brother Xiao.

Brother Xiao has been lying low for many years. Once a person of his mindset sets his mind on someone, not even nine oxen could pull him back.

Liu Hao shook his head, then thought of Xie Yanzhi, the heir of the Marquis of Jingnan.

He actually stole someone's love and tore apart lovers; this is truly not the behavior of a gentleman.

It's good that Miss Shen faked her death, so that the young master can never find her again! Perhaps she and Brother Xiao can then live out their lives in peace.

Thinking this, Liu Hao glanced back upstairs and saw Shen Qingnian standing still, staring into the room.

I suppose his devoted brother Xiao has arrived by now?

With a smile on his lips, Liu Hao strode away from the teahouse.

Upstairs, Shen Qingnian finished the last sip of her cold tea and was about to get up to leave when she saw a familiar figure standing at the door.

The man was dressed in a dark brocade robe, covered in dust, with slightly disheveled hair, clearly exhausted from his journey.

But the eyes that looked at her were surprisingly bright and full of affection.

Shen Qingnian's heart clenched, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"Young Master Xiao." She deliberately lowered her voice, trying her best to hold back the tears in her eyes.

"Miss Chen." Xiao Huaiyi stepped forward quickly, her hands slightly clenched into fists, suppressing her excitement, afraid of being rude to the person in front of her.

His gaze fell on her face, examining her closely. Seeing that she was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao." Shen Qingnian avoided his gaze, her fingertips clenching the hem of her clothes. She was somewhat afraid to face Xiao Huaiyi.

Especially when I saw his deep, affectionate eyes.

The two sat down again, and the waiter brought them a new pot of tea.

The afterglow of the setting sun in the distance dyed the river surface orange, and the evening breeze gently blew Shen Qingnian's hair.

Xiao Huaiyi gazed at Shen Qingnian's profile, a slight stirring in his heart.

She had once told him that she wanted to find a place with a river so that they could drink tea and watch the sunset together.

Now, the sun is setting perfectly, and she is by my side.

Shen Qingnian noticed his gaze, but kept looking straight ahead, not daring to turn around.

She felt somewhat guilty towards Xiao Huaiyi.

She has already been someone's concubine, so how can she repay Xiao Huaiyi's sincere feelings?

Therefore, she dared not look at Xiao Huaiyi.

Xiao Huaiyi noticed Shen Qingnian's discomfort, but he wasn't in a hurry.

This time, the person who stayed by her side was him!

Now that she is Su Wu, Xie Yanzhi will no longer come looking for her.

They both have plenty of time.

"Miss Chen, what are your plans for the future?" Xiao Huaiyi broke the silence first, asking softly.

Shen Qingnian picked up her teacup, a smile on her face: "I plan to stay in Suzhou. It's bustling and prosperous here, and the people are more open-minded. It's always easier for women to make a living than elsewhere."

Xiao Huaiyi nodded, her eyes full of tenderness: "Suzhou is indeed a good place."

Wherever she is, it is a good place.

Shen Qingnian seemed to remember something else and said to Xiao Huaiyi, "Young Master Xiao, I have a new name."

"My name is Su Wu now."

Xiao Huaiyi looked at the happy expression on the person in front of him and smiled.

Of course he knew that her name was now Su Wu; that was the name he had given her.

Xiao Huaiyi pretended not to know: "Oh? Then I'll have to call you Miss Su from now on."

Shen Qingnian smiled and raised her glass to Xiao Huaiyi: "Su Wu greets Young Master Xiao."

The two exchanged another smile.

Two days later, in front of the Shen Mansion in Chengxi.

An old woman in a blue cloth skirt was carrying a vegetable basket in one hand and a plump hen in the other.

He was instructing the maid beside him: "Master specifically ordered that this chicken is for Madam to nourish her body. When you get back, stew it carefully, add more angelica root, and don't be lazy!"

The young maidservant lowered her head, hunched her back, and nodded timidly: "I understand, Mama Wang."

As they talked, the two pushed open the gate of the Shen residence and went inside.

Just as their figures disappeared behind the door, in a carriage not far away,

A slender hand gently lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, and Shen Qingnian quietly watched the door slowly close.

"Should I go and fetch your mother?" Xiao Huaiyi sat beside her, noticing the reluctance in her eyes, and asked softly.

He knew she must want to see her mother.

"No need." Shen Qingnian withdrew her gaze.

She had clearly heard what the old woman said: her mother could still drink chicken soup to nourish her body, so she was probably out of danger for the time being.

Shen Qingnian is now a dead person.

If Xie Yanzhi traces this back to where she was and discovers that she had just entered the Shen residence, wouldn't he find out that she is not dead?

All her efforts were in vain, and she had to return to that cage-like mansion.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingnian reminded herself that she was now Su Wu and she could not go in to see her mother.

She clenched her fists, thinking to herself: "Shen Changyin, just you wait. One day, I will make you come begging me to return to the Shen family!"

Seeing that Shen Qingnian stopped speaking, Xiao Huaiyi whispered to the driver, "Let's go."

But not long after their carriage left, another carriage stopped in front of the Shen residence.

Yuan Qing jumped off the carriage, walked quickly to the gate of the Shen residence, and knocked on the copper-ringed door.

The gatekeeper quickly ran out and looked Yuan Qing up and down.

Although the person before me was not dressed as a young master, he was neatly dressed and had a refined air about him, so he must be an attendant of some noble family.

The doorman, not daring to be negligent, quickly opened half the door and asked, "May I ask who you are looking for, young man?"

Yuan Qing did not answer, but asked, "Is your master named Shen Changyin?"

The doorman nodded: "Indeed. May I ask who you are, young man...?"

Yuan Qing didn't say anything more, turned around and ran back to the carriage, bowed and said, "Master, this is Miss Qing's home in Chengxi."