Shen Yunjiao gave a slight smile and curtsied in return, "Greetings, Princess. My name is Shen Yunjiao."
After subtly scanning the faces of the group, Loran's gaze finally settled on Shen Yunjiao. Upon seeing Shen Yunjiao's appearance, Loran's fingertips twitched slightly at her side.
Loran believed that the women of the Northern Hu were far more beautiful than women of other countries, and that her beauty was the best among the Northern Hu, so she was always very confident.
When she saw Shen Yunjiao today, she realized that there were girls in Dayong who were just as beautiful as her.
“Yu Zhi, you once told me that there were no beauties in Dayong. Look, isn’t there one right here?” Loran said with a smile.
Yelü Qi tapped his younger sister on the head, "You're such a clever and mischievous one."
Xiao Huaijin remained silent, a rare occurrence, showing none of his previous composure and eloquence.
This doesn't seem like the Crown Prince of Dayong that she knows.
Loran's heart skipped a beat, and he felt a sense of crisis.
She slightly raised her eyelids and smiled, saying, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Chen. Would you like to accompany us on a tour of the temple?"
"No need, I will accompany you," Xiao Huaijin immediately refused upon hearing this.
Shen Yunjiao was stunned for a moment. She stared blankly at Xiao Huaijin and found that he was indifferent and did not even spare him a glance.
How cold-hearted.
Shen Yunjiao gave a very faint smile. "Thank you for your kind invitation, Princess. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Xiao Huaijin glanced at Shen Yunjiao with a cold face, then looked down at the ground.
Seeing Xiao Huaijin's awkward expression, Shen Yunjiao felt a little bored. She curtsied and then turned to leave.
Xiao Huaijin subconsciously followed Shen Yunjiao's retreating figure, and only after discovering that she had left without even turning her head did he slightly frown and turn his gaze away.
He said curtly, "Let's continue walking into the hall."
Holding her breath, Shen Yunjiao walked out of the temple.
Was Xiao Huaijin just wishing I would leave immediately so he could freely accompany that Northern Hu princess?
I don't know why, but I always feel uneasy, like there's a thorn stuck in my heart, a soft one at that.
I can't touch it, and I can't pull it out. It's really annoying.
Since she couldn't find any thorns to pick at, she decided not to. Shen Yunjiao wasn't the type to argue with herself, so she simply decided to avoid seeing them and not worry about them. She quickened her pace and fled the temple as if she were running away.
Shen Yunjiao finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting into the Shen family's carriage.
Fu Xia took out the ointment for treating sprains and bruises that she always kept in the carriage. She held Shen Yunjiao's wrist and applied the ointment, her eyes full of heartache as she said, "This Second Prince of the Northern Barbarians is so rude and disrespectful. He even scratched the young lady's wrist until it was bruised. It's infuriating! We must tell the master when we get back."
Shen Yunjiao then came to her senses and hurriedly asked Fu Xia with concern, "Did you accidentally bump into anything? Let me help you put some medicine on."
Fu Xia replied nonchalantly, "It was just a fall, nothing serious, Miss, you don't need to worry. But Miss..."
Fu Xia reached out and smoothed the stray hairs that had fallen across Chen Yunjiao's forehead. "This Crown Prince looks so fierce. Does he dislike girls?"
"Are he and that Northern Hu princess a couple?"
Whenever Xiao Huaijin was mentioned, Shen Yunjiao immediately pictured his irritating expression.
Shen Yunjiao's mind suddenly started pounding. She leaned against the car window, feeling irritated and said coldly, "Who cares? Just don't run into him again."
Seeing that the young lady seemed to be in a bad mood, Fu Xia silently took out a red fruit-shaped pastry from the food box beside her and said, "Please have something to eat, young lady."
Shen Yunjiao reached out and took it, casually took a bite, and was surprised to find it absolutely divine.
The fruit cake was icy cold and sweet and sour, which immediately soothed Shen Yunjiao's heart.
She looked into the food box and saw that the fruit cakes were placed on ice, which explained why they tasted so cold.
“Fu Xia is still the best to me,” Shen Yun replied with a charming smile.
Fu Xia scratched her head sheepishly, "This wasn't prepared by me, but rather specially sent over by Miss Rong'er."
"Didn't Rong'er go out for a trip? Has she returned to the manor now?" Shen Yunjiao asked. Seeing that Fuxia nodded and said that she had returned this morning, Shen Yunjiao said, "Then let's go to the Jiang family to take a look."
Shen Yunjiao sought out Jiang Rong for two reasons: first, to clear her mind, and second, to discuss the opening of her acupuncture clinic.
When they arrived at the Jiang residence, Jiang Rong was tidying up her room.
When she saw Shen Yunjiao, she couldn't suppress her smile. "Sister-in-law, I told the nanny today that I was going to visit you tomorrow, but you came first. Did you receive the pastries and hairpins I sent you?"
"I was in a bit of a rush when I left today, and I only saw that box of pastries," Shen Yun said with a smile. "Rong'er is so thoughtful."
Seeing the sparkle in Jiang Rong's eyes and the uncontrollable upward curve of her lips, Shen Yunjiao knew that she and Yao Zhan must have a sweet and harmonious relationship.
Jiang Rong pulled Shen Yunjiao to look at the animal skins Yao Zhan had hunted for her, the slingshot he had made, and many other miscellaneous gadgets. She explained as she looked, her interest was very high.
When they got tired of talking, the two found seats at the table and sat down.
Jiang Rong said apologetically, "I was so busy talking about my own things that I didn't have time to ask my cousin how she's been lately."
As soon as she said it, Jiang Rong realized that she could no longer call Shen Yunjiao her cousin-in-law.
Should I start calling you by your name now?
Seeing that Jiang Rong was a little uncomfortable, Shen Yunjiao smiled and squeezed her hand, saying, "What are you thinking? Even if Pei Zhixuan and I are divorced, I will still treat you as my good sister. You can continue to call me sister-in-law."
Jiang Rong was relieved, and then heard Shen Yunjiao say, "Rong'er, I recently opened a clinic in the capital that mainly specializes in acupuncture, and I would like to ask you for a favor."
Jiang Rong was taken aback; she hadn't expected her cousin-in-law to start her own business.
Then, upon hearing Shen Yunjiao ask for her help, she naturally agreed immediately.
Shen Yunjiao smiled and said, "Most of the daughters of prominent officials in the capital are on good terms with you. If you happen to meet anyone who needs acupuncture, just have them come to the clinic. Just one thing: they need to let me know in advance so I can make the arrangements."
Shen Yunjiao focused her acupuncture clinic's target customers on the daughters of prominent families in the capital, believing that women's money was definitely easier to earn than men's.
"Also, I'll bring a few jars of beauty cream in a few days. When you see your friends and sisters, give each of them a jar to try. It'll also help promote the acupuncture clinic."
Jiang Rong listened and nodded, saying, "We can't just send it to everyone we meet. We should talk to a few close friends first and let them try it out."
Jiang Rong gently shook Shen Yunjiao's arm and said in a sticky voice, "Sister-in-law, how are you so amazing? You're beautiful and smart. I'm falling in love with you."
Shen Yunjiao couldn't help but chuckle and said, "My Rong'er, your words are getting sweeter and sweeter. Yao Zhan is so lucky to have married such a beautiful and eloquent wife."
"Sister-in-law! I have no intention of marrying that brute!" Jiang Rong said, blushing and scolding him playfully.
The two of them started laughing and joking like children. Fu Xia shook her head and chuckled helplessly, but thought to herself that her daughter looked prettier when she smiled.
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