Shen Zhiyi looked surprised.
Song Ruoying sneered: "Taking advantage of my mother's absence, you actually dared to go to my father's bed right away. As expected, a slut will always be a slut, she can't stand up to anyone!"
Cui Lan's expression was unnatural, but she did not refute it.
"Sister-in-law, you've finally arrived." Song Ruoying changed her demeanor, snuggling up to Shen Zhiyi affectionately, but her gaze was fixed on what was behind her.
"What are you looking at?" Shen Zhiyi raised an eyebrow.
"Yesterday at the Duke's mansion, it was thanks to a guard by my sister-in-law's side who intervened in time; otherwise, my grandmother would have been in serious trouble. He is a benefactor of our Marquis's mansion, and I would like to thank him in person."
Shen Zhiyi wasn't stupid; Song Ruoying's expression, her face full of shyness, meant...
She's taken a liking to Xiao Zhongxuan!
He was extremely handsome; few girls could resist his face.
"What guards?" Song Yuxiu gritted his teeth.
“The person next to my sister-in-law yesterday was very fair-skinned; I had never seen her before.”
Born white?
Song Yuxiu's fingers suddenly tightened. It must be that bastard who pretended to be pitiful and weak that day.
Shen Zhiyi just smiled and said, "He did something wrong and has already left the manor."
"What?" Song Ruoying suddenly raised her voice, "Where did they go!"
Why are you so concerned about his whereabouts?
Song Ruoying gave an awkward smile, "He is our Marquis's benefactor, and we haven't had a chance to thank him yet."
Shen Zhiyi didn't say anything more to her, but walked to the bedside and asked about the old lady's condition. Her gaze fell on the soup bowl in Cui Lan's hand. "Give it to me, I'll feed Grandmother her medicine."
Cui Lan paused slightly, hesitated, but still handed the soup bowl to her.
Shen Zhiyi scooped up a spoonful of dark medicinal juice, put it to her lips, and blew on the steam rising from it.
She has some knowledge of pharmacology, so being close by, she could naturally smell how many medicinal herbs were inside.
Inside, surprisingly...
She only glanced at the turquoise.
Azure eyes darted away, and she only smiled at her.
Shen Zhiyi remained silent, bowing her head to feed the old lady her medicine, but couldn't help but let a slight smile appear on her lips.
Meanwhile, Song Ruoying secretly instructed her maid to inquire about the whereabouts of the guard Shen Zhiyi.
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Inside the inn
Xiao Zhongxuan was going through some military documents that Kong Qing had sent when he heard someone knocking on the door. Kong Qing went out for a moment and came back to say, "Your Highness, Miss Shen has returned to the Marquis's residence today."
Someone's fingers suddenly tightened, their knuckles turning white.
Kong Qing swallowed nervously. "And... Miss Song is asking around for your whereabouts."
"Song Ruoying?"
"right."
Xiao Zhongxuan tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and a slight smile suddenly appeared on his lips.
Kong Qing stood to one side, only daring to secretly peek at her own prince. With such a smiling face, someone was probably going to be in trouble again.
He said, "Tell her where I live."
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