Chapter 13
Just a wall away, Jixiang squatted in the corner and heard everything that was happening inside the house. When she got back, she told Yunxi the news.
When Yunxi heard that Yunwan had actually asked Pearl to gather tree branches, she almost burst out laughing.
This injury wasn't suffered in vain.
Jixiang asked, puzzled, "Miss, why does the young mistress insist on doing this?"
If she didn't want to be discovered, she could have simply had Yunxi wrap her hand up so that Shen Rang wouldn't know the extent of her injury. That way, Yun Wan would only have to make a show of it and wouldn't have to suffer like this!
"Perhaps the young mistress feels it's safer to injure herself as well," Yunxi said.
Jixiang thought for a moment and said, "That's true."
After all, if Shen Rang discovers the truth, Yun Wan's secret of not being able to share a room with her will be exposed, and Yun Xi's identity will also be revealed. It is a matter of great importance, so we must ensure everything is done perfectly.
Meanwhile, Pearl ran outside.
Thorny flower branches weren't hard to find, and Pearl felt pain in her hand just from gently pinching them. The thought of Yun Wan having to squeeze them hard in a moment made her grit her teeth with heartache, and she cursed Yun Xi several times in her heart.
She carefully wrapped the flower branches and tucked them into her sleeve. Just as she was about to go back, she suddenly heard a familiar voice: "Can't find anyone in the whole backyard?"
Upon hearing the sound, Pearl instinctively bent down and hid her entire body behind the bushes.
Didn't Shen Rang go to the front yard? What is he doing here?
"Yes, I asked the stewardess and searched the area myself, but I couldn't find him," Jing Yuan said.
He was also very puzzled.
In broad daylight, how could such a living person just disappear right under our noses?
“That’s right,” Jing Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, “I think it might be someone who accompanied the young mistress in her dowry.”
Shen Rang frowned.
Since she was a maid who accompanied the bride, she should have been busy in Liuyun Garden. Why would she be picking up tree branches in the backyard?
“That’s enough,” Shen Rang shook his head. “If we can’t find it, let’s just leave it at that. This matter ends here.”
With that, Shen Rang strode towards the front yard.
If we continue searching, we risk alarming many people, and this family will no longer have peace.
Behind the bushes, Pearl looked puzzled.
How could Shen Rang not find the person even when he was looking for them in his own home?
That's really strange.
Pearl dared not delay any longer and hurriedly and carefully returned to Liuyun Garden.
Nothing seemed to have happened in the main house until night fell. Yunxi was called over, and Yunwan gave her a lecture as usual before letting her in.
The room remained dark. After Yunxi learned that Yunwan was injured, she did not emphasize it. Therefore, Shen Rang did not notice the injury on Yunxi's hand that night.
The next day, when Shen Rang saw the injury on Yun Wan's hand, he was quite surprised: "How did this happen?"
Yun Wan was taken aback and subconsciously withdrew her hand: "I didn't notice the thorns on the flower branches when I was arranging the flowers. It's just a minor injury, my husband, you don't need to worry."
Shen Rang sighed: "If Madam was injured, she should have told me last night."
He's not a beast; he could have waited until Yun Wan recovered before doing that.
Yun Wan chuckled twice: "It's really just a minor injury, it won't interfere with anything."
She smiled outwardly, but inwardly she felt terrible.
Yunxi didn't say anything, so wouldn't all her injuries have been for nothing?
Thinking of this, Yun Wan felt as if she had a lump in her throat.
She and Yunxi are just naturally incompatible!
After Shen Rang finally left, Yun Wan said, "Call Yun Xi over here."
She was determined to get revenge.
Pearl replied, "Young Madam, Second Miss went out early this morning and hasn't returned yet."
Upon hearing this, Yun Wan felt even more choked up.
Meanwhile, Yunxi, whom Pearl had mentioned leaving early in the morning, was now strolling leisurely along the garden path, enjoying the beautiful scenery around her.
However, as soon as he turned his head, he saw someone walking towards him.
The man was tall and slender, dressed in a light green brocade robe. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and his steps were steady. He was a very pleasing sight to behold even from afar.
"It's the Crown Prince!" Jixiang exclaimed softly, quickly pulling Yunxi aside to make way and bow.
With Jixiang present, Yunxi couldn't reveal the slightest flaw, so she had no choice but to cooperate and bow to Jixiang.
Seeing that the two were dressed as maids and that he was also behaving properly, Shen Rang assumed they were just ordinary maids and didn't pay much attention at first. However, just as he brushed past Yun Xi, he caught a whiff of a familiar scent.
Like the fragrance on the white handkerchief that morning.
Besides that, he seemed to have smelled the scent somewhere else, but he couldn't remember where for the moment.
He turned to look at the two of them.
Yunxi and Jixiang thought he had already left, so they got up to leave.
The moment Yunxi turned her head to the side, Shen Rang's eyes widened slightly.
The person in front of me overlapped with the person in my memory.
"Wait a minute," Shen Rang said instinctively.
Yunxi and Jixiang were slightly taken aback, then quickly turned to face him and curtsied: "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
Shen Rang's gaze fell only on Yun Xi: "Which courtyard do you two serve in?"
Jixiang quickly replied, "We are servants from Liuyun Garden, and we came here with the young mistress."
Upon hearing this answer, Shen Rang raised an eyebrow.
Unexpectedly, Jing Yuan's casual remark turned out to be correct.
Shen Rang gave a nonchalant "hmm" and walked away.
Watching him walk quite a distance, Jixiang asked in confusion, "Your Highness is really strange. Why did you call us back out of the blue?"
Yunxi curled her lips into a smile.
All the previous arrangements were indeed worthwhile, and Shen Rang truly did not disappoint her.
"Maybe he just thought we looked good and asked casually," Yunxi said. "Alright, we need to hurry back."
As she spoke, she took the first step.
"oh!"
Jixiang didn't have time to think much and quickly followed Yunxi's steps.
Meanwhile, Shen Rang arrived at the front yard, but seemed somewhat absent-minded.
Seeing him like this, Shen Jun couldn't help but sigh: "Zirong, you've been absent-minded these past few days. Is something on your mind?"
Before Shen Rang could speak, Shen Jun spoke again: "You are about to officially enter the court. These days, I have invited many respected officials to my home, but what have you been doing these past few days? You are always making excuses or finding reasons to stay still. You can't sit still for even a moment!"
You think your excuses are clever? Let me tell you, they're obvious! They haven't said anything only out of respect for our Marquis's mansion, but you can't keep doing this!"
Shen Jun kept rambling on, but not a single word reached Shen Rang's heart.
For some reason, Shen Rang thought of that maid again.
That maid who had only been there a short time ago, yet understood everything about him.
"Zirong!"
Shen Jun's voice suddenly rose a notch, and Shen Rang barely came to his senses: "Father."
Shen Jun looked at him helplessly: "I've already paved the way for you to this extent, but you're like this now... what exactly do you want?"
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