"What?"
Shangguan Xuan was slightly stunned. In that moment of distraction, Mo Shisheng shook off his hand and turned to leave.
Upon entering the bamboo garden, Mo Shisheng quietly instructed the servants, "No one is allowed to enter without my permission."
"yes."
The guard nodded respectfully in agreement.
Outside the Bamboo Garden.
Shangguan Xuan's hand remained in the same position as when he had just held Mo Shisheng's hand, his palm still seemed to retain some warmth, and his handsome face carried a faint chill.
If you don't want me to die, stay away from me...
Yan'er wouldn't say these things to him for no reason; something must have happened. As for what happened...
Thinking of this, Shangguan Xuan put his hand back into his sleeve, turned around and left. If he wanted to know what had caused Yan'er's sudden change in temperament, he would have to find the reason himself.
*
In contrast to the quietness of the Bamboo Garden, the Orchid Pavilion was bustling with activity.
Many servants from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion came to Lan Yuan Pavilion, each carrying a tray with the items on it covered by a red cloth.
The one leading the group of servants from the Imperial Preceptor's residence was Chi Hu. He had a faint smile on his handsome face and his gaze fell on Shangguan Qi, whose cheeks were slightly flushed. He slowly said, "Second Sister, this is what the Imperial Preceptor ordered me to deliver. Now that the things have been delivered, I will take my leave."
"Wait a moment!"
Seeing that Chi Hu was about to leave, Shangguan Qi urgently tried to stop him, so Chi Hu had no choice but to stop. "Second Sister, is there anything else?"
"Could I...could I possibly see the Imperial Advisor?"
Shangguan Qi pursed her rosy lips, which were rouged with rouge, "He gave me so many things, I want to thank him in person..."
"Well, I need to go back and ask for instructions. Please wait for my reply, Second Sister." Chi Hu smiled, revealing two adorable tiger teeth, looking extremely handsome.
Shangguan Qi's face flushed slightly again, and she nodded, "Then thank you very much."
"Your subordinate takes his leave."
Chi Hu laughed and turned to leave, his eyes filled with schadenfreude.
After Chi Hu and his servants left, Shangguan Ying slowly walked in through the gate of Lan Yuan Pavilion.
She brushed past Chi Hu as she entered, noticing the unique emblem of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion on his clothes.
Upon entering Lan Yuan Pavilion, Shangguan Ying saw the courtyard filled with valuable gifts. A hint of doubt flickered in her eyes. "Qi'er, what are these things?"
"Elder sister, these things were sent by the Imperial Advisor. I said I didn't want them, but he still..."
The blush on Shangguan Qi's face faded slightly, and seeing Shangguan Ying enter, she naturally wanted to show off.
Seeing Shangguan Qi's shy expression, Shangguan Ying understood. "In that case, Qi'er should not refuse the Imperial Preceptor's kindness, after all, his position is very prestigious."
"Yes, eldest sister is right."
Shangguan Qi nodded obediently, walked affectionately to Shangguan Ying, and took her arm. "Big sister, what brings you here?"
"My father asked me to bring this fruit over."
As Shangguan Ying spoke, she subtly withdrew her arm and handed the fruit she was holding in her other hand to Shangguan Qi. "This is a fruit that can only be found in the border regions. It's juicy and very sweet."
"What kind of fruit is this? I've never seen it before in the capital. It looks so strange," Shangguan Qi asked, looking at the odd fruit.
"This is dragon fruit, which is not available in the capital."
Upon seeing this, Shangguan Ying replied calmly.
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