Outside the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion
Kong Qing saw his master come out with luggage, but considering that there were other people watching, he did not follow. He only sneaked in through the window after Xiao Zhongxuan entered the inn.
He knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your Highness."
Xiao Zhongxuan simply raised his hand, gesturing for him to stand up.
"Why did you come out of the Duke's mansion in the middle of the night?" Kong Qing asked curiously.
He remained silent.
Kong Qing made a wild guess: "You wouldn't have... been kicked out by Miss Chen, would you? She doesn't want you anymore?"
Xiao Zhongxuan's face darkened, his gaze shifted, and he stared intently at him, his eyes cold and sharp:
"roll!"
Kong Qing pursed her lips, and was about to leave when she heard him ask, "Where is Lin Yaoyao's family?"
"They must have just left the city and haven't gone far yet."
"Prepare the horses, and come with me out of the city."
Kong Qing sighed helplessly:
Instead of being a proper prince, he became someone's mistress. He should be prepared to be kicked out at any time.
He never expected that after the young master of the Shen family saved his master's life, he would have someone investigate the man's younger sister after returning to the capital. Not only that, but he also personally took charge, saying he wanted to meet her.
Shen Zhiyi was already married, so Kong Qing didn't really think too much about it at the time.
And what was the result?
Gone forever.
The way it looks now clearly shows that he's put his heart into it.
On the way out of the city, Kong Qing finally couldn't help but remind her that no matter how good the Shen family girl was, she was already married and was still someone else's wife: "Your Highness, there is something I don't know if I should say."
"I am in a bad mood today."
He shot him a sharp look, as if to say:
Not afraid of death
Just say it.
**
In the Zhenguogong Mansion
Shen Zhiyi ate only a few bites of food before returning to her desk. She picked up her pen to write a letter to her parents, but had so much to say and didn't know where to begin.
If Lin Yaoyao hadn't lied to her...
What are the chances of saving the Shen family from that person?
When all the birds are gone, the good bow is put away.
If that person is determined to destroy the Shen family, what should be done?
Previously, it was just her own guess, but now that she had received some confirmation from Lin Yaoyao, she felt as if her whole body was immersed in ice water. The chill that penetrated to the bone made her feel cold all over.
Her mind was in turmoil. If the Shen family was ultimately doomed, it would be best to let Xiao Zhongxuan leave, so that he wouldn't be implicated and suffer a terrible end.
Shen Zhiyi flipped through the book in front of her, but couldn't concentrate on reading a single word.
Feeling thirsty, I instinctively reached for my cup, only to find it empty beside me. "Xiao..."
Only after uttering a single word did she realize that Xiao Zhongxuan had already left.
"Miss?" Hongrui immediately stepped forward. "What are your orders?"
"It's nothing."
Shen Zhiyi simply shook her head.
"This is a calming soup. Drink some and go to bed early." Green Lotus brought over the soup bowl.
Shen Zhiyi took a sip, frowned slightly, and felt that the taste was not right.
"That's impossible. I cooked it according to the medicinal recipe left by Guard Xiao. The taste should be almost the same." Green Lotus frowned, wondering where things went wrong.
Habit,
This is truly harmful.
Shen Zhiyi did not sleep well that night.
Having grown accustomed to the meals prepared by Xiao Zhongxuan, I find the food rather bland now that he's not around.
Hongrui and Lühe then tentatively inquired about the reason, "Miss, why did Guard Xiao suddenly leave?"
"I'm tired of it."
The two maids stared in disbelief.
What does that mean?
Tired of playing?
"By the way, this morning when the maid was cleaning Young Master Xiao's room, she found that he had left behind the silver notes you gave him, as well as the silver from before," Hongrui said.
Shen Zhiyi frowned. "What did you say?"
"The hundred taels of silver you gave him every month are almost all still there; it seems he only took a dozen or so taels."
Shen Zhiyi rubbed her temples, her head aching.
Xiao Zhongxuan,
What exactly do you want?
Back to western Sichuan?
How can one establish a family with that little money?
He himself said that he would pay her one hundred taels of silver each month as a reward when he offered to help her with her work.
His appearance at that time clearly showed that he loved money, but he didn't take the money with him when he left. What was he thinking?
Was he only with her for money?
Shen Zhiyi's mind was in complete turmoil again.
"Where is Xiao Zhongxuan?" Shen Zhiyi asked.
Red Bud and Green Lotus exchanged a glance and shook their heads. "You didn't send anyone to follow us, so we don't know where Guard Xiao is either."
Shen Zhiyi gritted her teeth:
Xiao Zhongxuan,
You're such a menace.
Even though everyone's gone, they still can't keep her in peace.
"Miss," a servant announced from outside, "the young master has arrived. He says that the old lady was too frightened yesterday and vomited blood and fell into a coma after returning home. She has not yet woken up and keeps calling your name. So he would like to ask you to come to the manor to see her."
Shen Zhiyi nodded and looked at Hongrui, "Help me with my makeup."
“Girl? Perhaps she’s faking it. Do you really want to go back?” Hongrui frowned.
"Let's go take a look."
If what Lin Yaoyao said is true, she should also make a new plan.
Song Yuxiu seemed surprised that he could invite Shen Zhiyi so easily. He was excited, but his face was still pale from his previous injury.
They rode in the same carriage, and he was exceptionally attentive.
However, Shen Zhiyi was indifferent to him.
before,
She was always the one chasing after him.
Such a stark contrast made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
When she arrived at the old lady's courtyard, she saw Cuilan feeding the unconscious old lady medicine with a bowl of soup. Cuilan was now a concubine in the Marquis's mansion and had some of the airs of a mistress, but she was exceptionally polite to Shen Zhiyi.
“Cui Lan is now in Father’s room,” Song Yuxiu explained awkwardly.
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