Chapter 46 Anmian: She Hates Yan Zhenxi
"Zhenxi." After the morning court session, the emperor looked at Yan Zhenxi before him and asked curiously, "What caused you to miss the morning court session yesterday?"
"Wanqing said that Jiang Zhiyao and you have divorced?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhenxi's eyes darkened, and he replied, "No."
“There is no divorce. Madam is just going on a trip for a while,” Yan Zhenxi said calmly.
The emperor raised an eyebrow: "Alright."
It seemed he couldn't get any information out of him, so he didn't continue the conversation and started talking about other things.
After finishing his business, Yan Zhenxi left the palace. The doll was ready, and he had nothing else to do that required him to stay in the palace.
Inside the shop.
"Your sachet is exquisitely embroidered," a young lady remarked, looking at the items on the counter. "How much is it?"
Jiang Zhiyao stated the price she had already decided on.
Today is the first day, and business in the shop is pretty good. Several embroidery items were sold, which is much better than Jiang Zhiyao had expected.
After buying another embroidery item, Jiang Zhiyao smiled and put away the silver she had just received. Then she looked up and her smile froze slightly when she saw something.
It was Yan Zhenxi. Judging from his appearance, he was heading back to his residence, and his attire was exactly the same as it had been that morning.
But it wasn't even lunchtime yet, and Jiang Zhiyao pursed her lips.
In the past, he would not return home until just before dinner, so was it really because he didn't want to spend more time with me that he returned home late?
Jiang Zhiyao felt a sharp pain in her heart and didn't look at him anymore. She took out the silver she had just collected and counted it carefully.
In a daze, it seemed that her choice to leave was the right one.
"Didn't A Yao see him?" Yan Zhenxi, standing not far away, asked, puzzled.
He clearly saw A Yao glance in his direction just now.
Yan Zhenxi slowed his pace and walked slowly past Jiang Zhiyao's shop, but until Jiang Zhiyao's figure disappeared from his sight, Yan Zhenxi did not see Jiang Zhiyao raise her head.
It must be that A Yao didn't notice him. Yan Zhenxi suppressed his unease and then remembered how Jiang Zhiyao stared at him intently that morning. His furrowed brows relaxed and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Jiang Zhiyao counted the silver three times before looking up, and sure enough, Yan Zhenxi was no longer in sight.
Is he going to handle some business elsewhere, and not going back to the manor now? Jiang Zhiyao thought to herself, trying to explain for him.
As if by some strange twist of fate, Jiang Zhiyao took a step and walked out of the shop.
Watching Yan Zhenxi's figure still not completely disappear from the street, Jiang Zhiyao hesitated for a moment. Seeing that Yan Zhenxi was about to leave her sight, she gritted her teeth, closed the door of the small shop, and followed Yan Zhenxi.
It's less than a quarter of an hour's walk from here to the Yan residence. Jiang Zhiyao originally thought the journey was short, but now it feels like an eternity.
She kept looking at Yan Zhenxi in front of her, afraid that he would suddenly turn around. When she saw Yan Zhenxi turn slightly to the side, Jiang Zhiyao's heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly walked to the stall next to her and pretended to look at something.
After doing this, she realized with annoyance that Yan Zhenxi didn't even know what she looked like. There was no need for her to hide; in fact, this only made her more suspicious.
Jiang Zhiyao glanced at Yan Zhenxi discreetly. Seeing that he had already turned back and continued walking at a leisurely pace, seemingly without any abnormality, Jiang Zhiyao breathed a sigh of relief and continued to follow behind him.
Yan Zhenxi, who was ahead of him, couldn't stop smiling. As they were about to reach the mansion, he slowed his pace even more.
Ah Yao is so cute! She looks so flustered; it must be her first time traveling with someone.
Yan Zhenxi noticed Jiang Zhiyao as soon as she arrived and immediately slowed down. He knew that Ayao really liked him, and he felt increasingly happy and satisfied.
Perhaps because she was too nervous, Jiang Zhiyao did not notice Yan Zhenxi's unusually slow pace, nor did she have any doubts about the fact that he had no guards by his side. She simply thought that since his eyesight had been restored, he no longer needed guards.
As she got closer and closer to the Yan residence, Jiang Zhiyao's heart sank heavier and heavier.
Finally, after seeing Yan Zhenxi step into the gate of the Yan residence, Jiang Zhiyao bit her lower lip, her heart feeling as if it had fallen into an ice cave.
She disliked Yan Zhenxi, and Jiang Zhiyao turned away without hesitation.
As the day ended, Jiang Zhiyao looked at the silver she had earned, but she couldn't feel happy.
She reached out and heavily placed the hairpin that Yan Zhenxi had given her into the cabinet, then locked it.
Jiang Zhiyao lay on the bed, her long eyelashes wet with tears.
Remembering Yan Zhenxi's aloof gaze and his beautiful, exquisite clothes that morning, Jiang Zhiyao felt a pang of unease.
He acted as if nothing had ever happened, leaving him alone here tossing and turning in bed.
That's not fair.
For no reason at all, she started to complain about Yan Zhenxi. She was the one who left on her own initiative, but seeing Yan Zhenxi's indifferent attitude made Jiang Zhiyao feel uncomfortable again.
Although it was her fault, Yan Zhenxi at least acted somewhat differently, so how come it seems to have no impact now?
Even though she already knew she didn't hold much weight in his heart, seeing it with her own eyes still made Jiang Zhiyao inevitably feel sad.
But his eyes are really beautiful, Jiang Zhiyao suddenly thought.
Suddenly, Jiang Zhiyao's mind flashed back to the image of Yan Zhenxi she had seen that morning.
She was still as beautiful as ever, just as mesmerizing. No matter how many times Jiang Zhiyao saw her, she would still be captivated.
The clothes were also beautiful, making her look even more handsome. Jiang Zhiyao recalled her closeness with Yan Zhenxi before, their intimate relationship.
Realizing she was about to think of something strange, Jiang Zhiyao quickly suppressed her thoughts and tried her best to erase Yan Zhenxi from her mind.
The sachets sold very well today, so we can embroider more.
After thinking about a bunch of random things, Jiang Zhiyao finally started to feel sleepy.
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Today is Jiang Zhiyao's second day opening her shop.
At the same time as yesterday, Jiang Zhiyao saw Yan Zhenxi again.
Unlike yesterday, Yan Zhenxi wore a light blue robe today, a garment Jiang Zhiyao had never seen him wear before.
The headdress and accessories are different from yesterday's, but they are just as beautiful and exquisite.
Jiang Zhiyao kept staring at Yan Zhenxi until he was out of her sight before she came back to her senses and continued embroidering.
When there are no customers, she usually embroiders handkerchiefs or sachets in front of the counter.
Just before lunchtime, Yan Zhenxi appeared on the street.
Jiang Zhiyao could no longer deceive herself. Yesterday, she wondered if Yan Zhenxi had returned to the manor early simply because he wasn't too busy with work. But now, after two consecutive days of this, Jiang Zhiyao could no longer find any reason.
She disliked Yan Zhenxi. If she really wanted her to leave on her own, she could have just said so. Why pretend like this? Was she afraid that saying it directly would hurt her feelings? There was no need to be so "kind".
Jiang Zhiyao grew increasingly agitated and put down what she was holding.
At lunchtime, there were fewer people on the street, and Jiang Zhiyao closed the shop. Her main purpose in opening this shop was not to make money, so unlike other shops, Jiang Zhiyao usually left an hour for rest at noon.
But she couldn't rest well at noon today. The frustration in her heart had been spreading since yesterday, and now it was even more unbearable for her.
Jiang Zhiyao got up and went for a casual stroll on the street.
After buying some pretty porcelain dolls and jewelry, Jiang Zhiyao felt a little better, and then she stepped into a perfume shop.
"Miss," the shopkeeper said with a smile when he saw Jiang Zhiyao arrive, "the incense in our shop is all very good."
Jiang Zhiyao glanced around casually and asked, "What kind of incense do you sell best here?"
"Of course, it's the sleep-inducing incense." The shopkeeper picked up a bottle of incense next to him and said, "Our sleep-inducing incense is homemade, and everyone who has used it thinks it's great."
"Then let's buy some," Jiang Zhiyao said after thinking for a moment. She hadn't been sleeping well these past two days, so she thought she could buy some to try.
"Alright." The shopkeeper handed the sachet to Jiang Zhiyao. "Take care, Miss."
That evening, Jiang Zhiyao lit the incense she had bought, and it really helped; she became very sleepy and soon fell asleep.
When I woke up the next day, I felt a little more energetic than the day before.
"It's really useful," Jiang Zhiyao affirmed, adding that she would buy more if she ran out.
At the same time as before, Yan Zhenxi appeared. Unlike the previous two days, he was wearing an elegant moon-white robe, with a jade hair ornament and a piece of white jade at his waist, giving him a unique and refined appearance.
After seeing some rather sophisticated outfits over the past two days, today's look is refreshingly different.
But after only a brief moment of appreciation, the pent-up frustration that had been building up inside Jiang Zhiyao over the past two days surged back into her heart.
How come she looks even better dressed after I left?
Just like the previous two days, Yan Zhenxi appeared before lunch and walked towards the Yan residence. Jiang Zhiyao had no other thoughts, but felt increasingly annoyed whenever she saw him, so she lowered her eyes and did not look at Yan Zhenxi again.
The shop's business improved even more. Many people liked Jiang Zhiyao's embroidered handkerchiefs and sachets, and some customers who had bought from her before even brought others along.
Looking at the heavy taels of silver in her hand, Jiang Zhiyao felt a sense of joy. Money earned by oneself always makes one feel happier.
Before going to bed, just like yesterday, Jiang Zhiyao was about to add incense to the incense burner when she looked at the sleep-inducing incense in her hand and a thought suddenly came to her mind.
No, no, Jiang Zhiyao felt incredibly ashamed of her thoughts. How could she do such a thing?
Jiang Zhiyao stopped her thoughts in frustration. For some reason, when facing Yan Zhenxi, she always had more dark and strange thoughts that she had never had with anyone else before.
Yan Mansion.
Inside the dormitory, Yan Zhenxi had not yet turned off the lights. As usual, he was waiting for the guard to tell him when Jiang Zhiyao's lights would be turned off.
Why is it so late today? Yan Zhenxi frowned as she looked at the water clock beside her. It was a quarter of an hour later than usual.
Is Ah Yao having something on her mind that's keeping her awake tonight? Yan Zhenxi was a little worried and just wanted to be by Jiang Zhiyao's side right now.
Another quarter of an hour passed before the guard approached Yan Zhenxi, bowing his head and saying, "My lord, the madam has just left."
"Going out?" Yan Zhenxi couldn't help but stand up, his voice revealing a hint of urgency that didn't suit him. "Where did you go?"
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