Chapter 171 Don't Be Afraid of Me
Qing Ning didn't care about her distraction and quickly found another treasure. "This black pearl is really smooth. I'm afraid it will take at least seven or eight years to polish it."
Hearing this, Su Shengsheng had to look up at Qing Ning, "Your vision is now broader than mine."
"I heard about it too." Qing Ning smiled, and after putting it away, she casually said, "This was sent by the head of the Consulate General!"
Consulate General?
For her?
Su Shengsheng immediately understood why this customer who had previously given her a large order for military clothing turned around and tried to curry favor with her.
"Go back and choose an equally valuable item as a return gift."
Giving her such a large and valuable item, I'm afraid she'll ask for something.
She didn't want to hold Xie Xuan back and do him a favor...
Why!
When Su Shengsheng thought about the possibility that they would be unable to distinguish each other in business in the future, her heart, which had not yet calmed down, became confused again.
Qingli was originally comparing the pearls to the sunlight outside the window, but her attention was attracted by another object.
She stepped forward and gently picked up the bead curtain, her eyes widening. "Miss, this curtain is actually made of real pearls?"
Qing Ning was shocked and hurried to the other side to take another look. She saw that the bead curtains on both sides were made of pearls.
Although the pearls were no bigger than the black pearls in her hand, so many pearls of the same size that were almost indistinguishable from each other strung together were truly extraordinary.
"It's true that the rich are feasting and drinking, while the poor are freezing to death on the streets!"
Qing Ning was amazed and felt deeply moved.
After hearing this, Su Shengsheng just glanced at it casually.
It’s quite luxurious, it can be put into a museum...
However, she said softly, "Don't be hostile to the rich. Generations of them have sacrificed their lives for the country, so they deserve the honor they deserve."
When Xie Xuan returned, he saw many maids standing outside the house. Just as he was about to ask, he heard the conversation between the master and the servant.
He paused slightly and then pushed the door open.
Although this was Xie Xuan's home and it was normal for him to return to the dormitory, the people in the house were still shocked.
It’s not that they were saying bad things about him and were afraid of being heard by him, but that they hadn’t yet changed their identities.
Qing Ning Ning Yu saw Xie Xuan walk in and belatedly saluted, "Your Majesty."
This is the palace of the king, so they naturally have to address each other like maids.
Su Shengsheng looked at Xie Xuan, thought for a moment, and did not move.
Well, she really couldn't meet it like his wife did.
Fortunately, Xie Xuan didn't care and his eyes turned to the gift box placed on the table.
"Grandfather and the others will be able to return to the Su residence today. Will you host a banquet for your relatives and friends tonight?"
When Qing Ning and the other two heard Xie Xuan so naturally follow the young lady in calling him grandfather, they both looked at each other.
However, it is true that the girl’s family has not yet entertained them!
Su Shengsheng was still sitting in front of the bronze mirror, looking listless. "Grandpa and grandma are old and tired from traveling. Let's talk about it later."
Even though it was such a commonplace remark, she felt a little awkward.
She is clearly a noble of the Su family, but now...
"I have ordered people to clean up the new house purchased by the Su family in advance. When your family returns, you can move into the new house."
Su Shengsheng, who had just felt that this was not good for her benefactor, frowned in displeasure when she heard that Xie Xuan made all the arrangements on his own without even asking.
Is he afraid that she might escape through the secret passage?
Perhaps sensing something from her expression, Xie Xuan said, "Let your seventh sister move into the place where you used to live."
Su Shengsheng's eyes moved.
Seventh Sister was colluding with outsiders. Even though the truth has now been revealed and she was being used, we can't be in the same room with her anymore...
Qing Ning and Ning Yu lowered their heads, listening to the two people's somewhat unfamiliar yet too homely conversation.
Seeing that Xie Xuan looked at the lady with her back to her from time to time and kept a very humble attitude, he couldn't help but change his mind.
The bronze mirror reflected Su Shengsheng's furrowed brows, as if she was weighed down by a lot of worries.
"Serve the meal." Xie Xuan instructed the maid serving beside him.
Su Shengsheng suddenly came back to her senses.
Here, should the princess serve the prince at meals?
It's not that she doesn't know etiquette, but she has no idea about aristocratic life.
These nobles, she never thought that one day...
Although she had served him food thoughtfully before, it was not the same at all.
This is a wife to her husband, but she still can't accept it...
Otherwise, can we just treat him as a financial sponsor?
Just when Su Shengsheng was lost in thought, she heard Xie Xuan calling her to sit over.
Ever since I slapped him last night, the atmosphere between them has been tense.
But this is his territory after all, and Su Shengsheng couldn't afford to slap him in the face again, so she had to do as he said.
After she sat down beside him, Xie Xuan took a look at her expression and said, "When your family comes back, I'll take you back to see them."
Su Shengsheng raised her head and slowly looked at him.
The rule here is that you can only return to your parents' home on the third day after your wedding.
Hearing that he didn't seem to care much about the rules, didn't call himself a prince when he was with her, Su Shengsheng relaxed.
"Thank you very much."
Although she didn't indicate whether she was thanking him for saving their family or for something else, seeing that her expression was no longer hostile, Xie Xuan relaxed his brow and handed the bowl of lotus seed soup brought by the maid to her.
"You haven't eaten yet this morning, right? No need to wait for the food to be served, let's eat first."
"Yeah." Su Shengsheng didn't want to keep thanking him, so she just responded vaguely.
Looking at the interaction between the two, it seemed a little more distant than when the prince came to Shixianglou before. Qingning and the other person glanced at each other.
Su Shengsheng noticed the two people's gazes and turned her head slightly.
In the past, she always dined with them, but with Xie Xuan at the table, she was afraid it would be inappropriate.
"You guys go back and have dinner." Su Shengsheng didn't know whether they had eaten or not. She was afraid that they would be hungry because they were worried about her.
"Yes." After all, there were other maids present, and Qing Ning and the others did not want to embarrass the young lady in front of others, so they bowed politely.
After all the dishes were served, Xie Xuan asked everyone else to leave.
He was afraid that she would feel constrained and uncomfortable because of the rules.
"You can treat this place like your home and be more casual." Xie Xuan looked at her and said.
As a home...
Su Shengsheng lowered her eyelashes somewhat dejectedly.
How can it be the same?
The two of them seemed to be looking for a suitable way to get along with each other, and were very polite.
It’s better not to do it. Following the rule of not talking while eating or sleeping, Su Shengsheng finished her lunch in silence.
Xie Xuan saw that she looked better. "You are new to the palace, so you must not be familiar with it. How about I take you to the garden for a walk?"
Although Su Shengsheng had no interest, she also didn't want to lie down in a row for a nap, so she could only nod.
The garden of the palace is almost as big as a green park.
If it weren't for lunch, Su Shengsheng really wouldn't have been able to walk so far.
At first, Xie Xuan wanted to walk side by side with her at a leisurely pace, but after she intentionally kept a distance from him, he walked ahead.
At this moment, Su Shengsheng really couldn't walk anymore.
She couldn't help but stop and call him, "Thank you, General..."
The slight panting sound made Xie Xuan, who was thinking about something, stop for a moment.
Seeing her breath was disordered, he came back to his senses, "Does the wound hurt? I shouldn't have dragged you so far."
Having said that, he quickly returned and wanted to hug her around the waist.
But when Su Shengsheng's wound was mentioned, she suddenly remembered the embarrassment of last night, her face turned red instantly, and she stepped back repeatedly.
"It's no problem."
Xie Xuan's hand stopped and his gaze slowly turned to the pair of jade eyes that dared not look at him.
"Actually, you don't have to be so afraid of me..." Xie Xuan gently held her shoulders.
Due to the height difference, Su Shengsheng could only look up at him.
He seems very unhappy.
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