The weather was warm, and a breeze carrying the delicate fragrance of magnolia blossoms wafted in. Taking a deep breath, one's heart and eyes were filled with sweetness. Chen Zhiyi leaned against the door, and as far as she could see, the person in front of her was getting closer and closer.
"Xiao..."
She had barely opened her mouth when Xiao Zhongxuan suddenly put a finger to her lips. "Shh!"
Outside the courtyard, there was a rustling sound.
The old lady was ordering people to carry the unconscious Lin Yaoyao out.
"They'll stop at nothing to get into the Marquis's mansion."
"I've disliked her for a long time. She always pretends to be weak and delicate, lives in the young mistress's courtyard, and flirts with the young master all the time. Does she think we're blind?"
"It's because the madam and young lady like her so much. Ever since the young mistress stopped managing the household, her monthly allowance has been reduced."
...
The maids and servants outside were whispering amongst themselves, and their voices drifted in.
Shen Zhiyi was flustered by Xiao Zhongxuan's words about liking her. Just as she regained her composure, she looked up and fell into his eyes.
Profound, gentle
Her eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, carrying a hint of a smile.
“No wonder Madam stopped her extortion halfway through; she had other plans.” He lowered his voice, as if whispering in her ear, “With your trick of shifting the blame, Prince Song will surely think that Lin Yaoyao is the one who is extorting you.”
"Even if he dotes on Lin Yaoyao, he can't stand being betrayed by a woman like this."
"A bloodless victory, Madam's move is truly brilliant."
Chen Zhi remained silent.
At least he learned some military strategy from his father and brothers since childhood.
Killing and seizing cities is meaningless.
It would be interesting if they could kill each other.
Lin Yaoyao repeatedly provoked and caused trouble, even dragging her into it, which was a subtle way of asserting her dominance. She couldn't wait for her relationship with Song Yuxiu to be discovered.
The reason she dared to do this was simply because of Song Yuxiu's favoritism towards her.
Killing people is so boring.
To destroy their spirit!
That's what makes it interesting!
She wants to slowly take away everything they care about.
“Xiao Zhongxuan, we are just business partners, don’t overstep your bounds.” Shen Zhiyi raised her hand and brushed away his fingers that were still on her lips.
But the next second,
"Bang bang—" A knocking sound suddenly rang out.
Shen Zhiyi was leaning against the door, so the knocking startled her, and she instinctively leaned forward.
And so,
She crashed straight into Xiao Zhongxuan's arms!
The sweet, medicinal scent emanating from him instantly enveloped her. As Shen Zhi tried to back away, she felt a tightness around her waist as his hand pressed firmly against her lower back.
Use your arm to exert force,
She bumped into his arms again.
In an instant,
Body to body!
The impact caused Chen Zhiyi's breathing, which had just calmed down, to become disordered again. She felt her heart pounding wildly, as if it were about to jump out of her throat.
“You…” Shen Zhiyi gritted her teeth.
He's a complete madman!
"Madam, don't move." Xiao Zhongxuan leaned down, his breath hot against her ear.
Shen Zhiyi had never experienced anything like this before, and felt her heart pounding faster and faster, almost deafeningly so.
It seems that if we just got a little closer,
His lips,
That would burn her ears.
"Someone's here outside."
He had barely finished speaking when Hongrui said, "Miss, Cuilan from the Madam's side has arrived."
Then, Cui Lan's voice came: "Young Madam, the Old Madam and Madam would like to ask you to come to the front hall. They say they have something to say to you."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Once she was sure Cui Lan had left, Chen Zhiyi suddenly shoved Xiao Zhongxuan away, "If you continue to be so insolent, I will..."
"It was the lady who flirted with me first."
"I've had too much to drink."
“But I’ve never been that close to any girl before, so…” Xiao Zhongxuan smiled, “Madam, I’m serious.”
"You touched me, don't you want to take responsibility?"
Shen Zhiyi's breath hitched. "When did I touch you!"
"Just now, you bumped into me first. Men and women shouldn't touch each other. I'm not a casual person."
Shen Zhiyi was almost laughing in exasperation at him.
"You're a grown man, freely entering and leaving women's private quarters, and you dare to say you're not promiscuous?"
"That's because you never come to visit me at the estate, so I have no choice but to come to you." His tone even sounded aggrieved, and coupled with his face, it made people feel sorry for him.
At that moment,
Shen Zhiyi wanted to rebuke him, but she swallowed the words back.
She seemed to suddenly understand why Song Yuxiu doted on and indulged Lin Yaoyao so much.
Whether man or woman, being born beautiful and knowing how to act cute and pitiful is indeed a deadly weapon!
Xiao Zhongxuan pushed himself away, turned around and opened the food box on the table. "I went up the mountain yesterday and picked some wild mushrooms. They taste very delicious. I made you a soup to nourish your body, and I also made some pear blossom pastries."
"You came here... to bring me food?" Shen Zhiyi asked in surprise.
"Your body is sensitive to cold, and you also fell into the water. You still need to take good care of yourself to avoid developing any health problems."
As Shen Zhiyi watched him bring out the soup and pastries, a thought stirred within her.
I couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
She asked her elder brother to investigate, but he found no clues about Xiao Zhongxuan, whose origins were unknown.
However, the two are now in the same boat.
Her family was not in the capital, and apart from her maids, almost no one cared about her health. The Song family only thought about how to use her, and they were not even as concerned about Xiao Zhongxuan, whom they had only known for a short time.
"I added some herbs to the soup, which are very beneficial for dispelling cold and nourishing the body. It's a bit cold, but I'll have the maid heat it up for you later." Xiao Zhongxuan moved carefully, afraid that some of the soup would spill.
Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips. "Thank you."
"I don't think there's anyone good in this Marquis's mansion. Madam, you'd better be careful," Xiao Zhongxuan warned.
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