Chapter 46 What are you trying to do by following me?
On the day he returned to the capital, Su Xiaoyu asked him about the talented scholars of Jiangnan, and the story suddenly came to mind.
"A scholar?"
"Yes, I have paid close attention and confirmed that the person Miss Xiaoyu inquired about is Shen Moyan, the eldest son of the Shen family in Jiangnan, who is also preparing to participate in this year's autumn examination."
Changfeng carefully avoided encountering any replenishment while also observing Xiao Jingheng's expression.
A faint hint of doubt flashed across Xiao Jingheng's eyes.
After a moment, he spoke: "If she leaves the manor again tomorrow, do not stop her, but report to me immediately."
"yes!"
Changfeng accepted the order.
Xiao Jingheng picked up a book again, but this time, his gaze did not fall on the words.
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The next day.
As usual, Su Xiaoyu initially followed not far behind Xiao Lingxi's carriage, thinking that if there were people nearby when the Second Miss went on her date, she could help keep watch.
Also, in case Shen Moyan does something inappropriate or excessive towards the Second Miss, she can step in to stop him.
In short, the main point is to prevent the hypocrite Mo Yan from succeeding.
The carriage traveled slowly along West Street, passing through two bustling streets and alleys before turning into a quiet alley.
Su Xiaoyu quickened her pace to catch up, but just as the carriage turned the corner of the alley, the figure behind the gray curtain suddenly disappeared.
"Huh? Where did it go?" Su Xiaoyu frowned, took two steps forward, looked around, and was full of doubt.
Did I lose her? Or did the second young lady get off the car early?
"Strange? It was just here a moment ago..."
Su Xiaoyu muttered to herself, concentrating on searching for the carriage, when suddenly her back bumped into something.
"Ouch!"
She was startled and hurriedly turned around. When she saw what was happening, her heart jumped into her throat.
Standing behind her was none other than Zisu, the second young lady's personal maid.
Beside Zisu, Xiao Lingxi herself stood with her arms crossed, her pretty face frosty, glaring at her intently.
"Second Miss..." Su Xiaoyu smiled sheepishly after being caught red-handed.
"Su, Xiao, Yu!"
Xiao Lingxi almost gritted her teeth as she uttered her name.
"What are you trying to do, sneaking around behind me like that?"
Su Xiaoyu's heart skipped a beat, and she put on a fawning smile, trying her best to fool the situation with her naive demeanor.
"Second Miss? What a coincidence! This servant...this servant just happened to be passing by and stopped here to buy some needles and thread..."
As she spoke, she squeezed her empty purse, inwardly cursing her bad luck.
Without even a prop, how are they going to keep up the lie?
"Buy needles and thread?" Xiao Lingxi sneered.
"You went all the way from the Marquis's residence to West Street, just to buy needles and thread in the back alley of the academy? Do you think I'm stupid?"
"This servant wouldn't dare!" Su Xiaoyu was numb and knew she couldn't fool anyone anymore.
"Speak! What is your purpose in following me? Did my elder brother send you?"
Xiao Lingxi pressed him for answers, her tone furious.
If Lin Wan'er hadn't sent someone to tell her that she was being followed, she wouldn't have believed it.
I never expected Su Xiaoyu to be so bold!
Seeing that she couldn't evade the question any longer, Su Xiaoyu steeled her heart and simply confessed:
"Second Miss, please calm down. I...I'm just worried about you! That Young Master Shen...he might not be a good match. If the Prince and Madam knew, they certainly wouldn't agree! You must think it over!"
She meant well by offering a friendly reminder, but little did she know that her words struck a nerve with Xiao Lingxi.
"Shut up!"
Xiao Lingxi was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on; she instantly bristled, her pretty face turning bright red with anger.
"When did it become your place, a mere maid, to interfere in my affairs?"
"Don't think that just because your older brother spoils you, you can act recklessly and even dare to spy on my whereabouts!"
She grew angrier as she spoke, and was even more worried that Su Xiaoyu would complain to her older brother, ruining her relationship with Shen Moyan.
"Su Xiaoyu, I'm warning you, you'd better keep everything you saw today to yourself. Don't you dare utter a single word about it in front of my older brother or mother..."
Xiao Lingxi's eyes were icy cold, exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.
“I’ll tell my mother that you stole my jewelry. Let’s see if my older brother can protect you then!”
After saying that, she glared at Su Xiaoyu, snorted coldly, and left quickly.
It’s over!
Su Xiaoyu was on the verge of tears. This time, not only had she failed to persuade the person, but she had also completely offended the Second Miss.
However, worse things were yet to come.
Xiao Lingxi had only taken a couple of steps when she saw a familiar carriage parked at the street corner.
She was struck dumb, frozen in place.
It's my elder brother Xiao Jingheng's carriage!
So, your older brother happens to be in this area too?
Xiao Lingxi's heart jumped into her throat. She subconsciously looked around, looking for a place where someone could hide.
The time she had agreed upon with Shen Moyan was approaching. What if her older brother saw Shen Moyan coming here to find her...?
She simply couldn't believe it!
However, before she could find a hiding place, she saw the carriage curtain being lifted by a hand with distinct knuckles.
Xiao Jingheng bowed down, his dark-colored casual clothes accentuating his upright posture and aloof temperament.
His gaze swept casually over the surroundings, and he was about to walk over here.
Almost at the same time, from another direction, Shen Moyan, dressed in a moon-white long robe, also appeared at the street corner, walking towards the agreed location.
With her elder brother in front and her 'lover' behind, Xiao Lingxi felt like she was being roasted on a fire.
She wished the ground would crack open so she could disappear into it.
At this critical moment, a gentle yet clear female voice rang out:
"Young Master Shen? What a coincidence, you're here too?"
Xiao Lingxi looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lin Wan'er with her maid, walking gracefully from the other side as if she were just passing by.
His face also showed just the right amount of surprise.
It’s over!
A massive battleground!
Xiao Lingxi felt completely numb.
The next second, Lin Wan'er stepped forward and stood between her and Shen Moyan, skillfully guiding the situation:
“Young Master Shen, this is Miss Xiaoyu, who serves the heir of the Marquis of Yongning. Miss Xiaoyu, this is Young Master Shen Moyan, a talented scholar from Jiangnan.”
Her introduction deliberately linked Shen Moyan and Su Xiaoyu together, creating the illusion that they should have met here.
Su Xiaoyu was somewhat confused.
Miss Lin, why did you introduce her to Shen Moyan in public?
Can she say that she doesn't want to know this hypocrite?
However, out of courtesy, she still gave Shen Moyan a slight curtsy.
"Young Master Shen is at peace."
Xiao Lingxi watched as her elder brother approached.
In a flash, she seemed to understand something!
She glanced gratefully at Lin Wan'er, then quietly threatened Su Xiaoyu in a low voice:
"Cooperate with me, and in a moment you'll say you're here today to see Young Master Shen."
"Otherwise you're dead!"
Su Xiaoyu was completely stunned by the sudden turn of events in the plot!
What's going on?
How did it become that I know that scumbag Shen?
Su Xiaoyu felt a little dizzy.
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