Chapter 53
At this moment, the doctor next to her put down his brush and handed the Xuan paper to Shen Qingnian: "Miss, I have written down the medicinal herbs that I can smell. There are still a few herbs that I really cannot identify."
After thanking the doctor, Shen Qingnian put the Xuan paper and the handkerchief soaked in the medicine into her bosom, and then took out some silver coins to give to the doctor as a token of her gratitude.
She then nodded to Ye Lingzhou: "It's just some personal matters. It's getting late, I should head back now."
After saying that, she turned to leave, and Ye Lingzhou, seeing that she did not want to say more, quickly chased after her.
"Miss Shen, Miss Shen, you didn't go boating on the lake today. I was wondering if something had happened to you. It's quite a coincidence that we met."
"Let me treat you to a meal. A new restaurant recently opened in the capital, and I've heard that their chef was specially brought in from Yangzhou, and the food is excellent." Ye Lingzhou's tone was somewhat solicitous.
The incident of Shen Qingnian and Lin Yue'er falling into the water occurred before the lake trip, and the matter was kept secret, with no word of it leaking out.
Ye Lingzhou was in love with Shen Qingnian and had sent invitations to the Shen family many times, but each time they were ignored. Now that he had met her, he could not let this opportunity pass.
Ye Lingzhou was a non-royal heir of the Marquis's mansion, and apart from Song Xuan, he was the most popular among the noble ladies of the capital.
Although his appearance was not as good as Song Xuan's, he was still considered handsome. He was also a good person and would not do anything wrong outside because of his status as the heir.
Upon hearing Ye Lingzhou's words, Shen Qingnian paused slightly, a hint of unease creeping into her expression.
After looking around, she said, "Your Highness, I left the manor without my father's knowledge, so I cannot dine with you. Please forgive me."
Upon hearing her words, Ye Lingzhou's expression immediately changed to one of sudden realization: "No wonder you're dressed like this, and there's no maidservant with you. You must have sneaked out."
As a boy, he was naturally much more mischievous than a girl, and he had run away from the mansion quite a few times before. When Shen Qingnian said this, he immediately looked very understanding.
Then his eyes lit up again, as if he had found a kindred spirit: "I never expected that Miss Shen, who looks so serene, could be so unrestrained at times, just like me!"
Shen Qingnian smiled and said, "Please keep this a secret, Your Highness."
"Don't worry, Miss Shen, I will definitely keep this a secret for you!" Ye Lingzhou patted his chest loudly.
He then offered to send Shen Qingnian back to the Shen residence, but she refused. He didn't insist, only telling Shen Qingnian to be careful, before happily leaving.
On the way back, Ye Lingzhou couldn't hide his smile. His servant was a little puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Why is the young master so happy?"
Even though Miss Shen didn't agree to eat, the young master was still so happy.
Ye Lingzhou tapped the servant's head with his folding fan: "You have no idea. When Miss Shen and I have a secret, we become much closer and have more to talk about. This is a secret that belongs only to Miss Shen and me!"
The servant touched his head where the folding fan had hit him, and he couldn't help but shake his head.
His young master is truly devoted. Miss Shen clearly has no interest in him, yet his young master remains so eager.
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After Shen Qingnian climbed over the wall and returned to the mansion, she quietly went back to her own courtyard. Xiao Ju, who was in her boudoir, finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her return.
"Miss, you're finally back. Today has been far too long."
It made her a little scared.
Shen Qingnian glanced at Xiaoju and comforted her, "Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoju."
Xiaoju shook her head: "Miss's safety is more important than anything else."
Only if the young lady is safe will she be safe.
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