Chapter 61
The two changed their route and went to Shuiyang Tower. Although Cui'er, the maid Yun Wan had sent to keep an eye on them, was puzzled, she followed them.
Watching the master and servant walk through the garden with practiced ease, Cui'er frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
Although the master and servant were walking in the garden, they were not strolling around; their steps were hurried, and they clearly had a specific purpose.
But it was already dusk, and the task Yun Wan had given her was urgent. Why was she walking around in the garden instead of finding a way to see Shen Rang?
After following for a short while, they saw Yunxi ascend to an exquisite waterside pavilion. However, in the blink of an eye, Jixiang had disappeared without a trace.
Cui'er was filled with doubt and hesitated for a long time, but still walked towards Shuiyang Tower.
The most important thing right now is to keep a close eye on Yunxi.
However, as soon as she approached, she was stopped by guards from the Marquis's residence who appeared out of nowhere: "The young master has ordered that no unauthorized persons may enter!"
Cui'er was startled, but quickly realized, "But someone just went in!"
The guard stared at her: "I only obey the prince's orders."
Cui'er became increasingly curious about the pavilion, so she softened her voice and said, "Brother, I am a maid in the young mistress's courtyard. I would like to ask, what exactly is this place?"
She invoked the title of the young mistress, and the guard indeed dared not put on airs anymore. He patiently said, "This is Shuiyang Tower, a place where the young master usually enjoys the scenery. The young master does not like to be disturbed by outsiders, so no one other than the young master is allowed to enter Shuiyang Tower."
"And what about the person who just went in?"
"The young master has decreed that the young lady may come and go freely."
Cui'er nodded in sudden realization, but her expression turned strange.
This is Shen Rang's territory, and outsiders are not allowed to enter or leave. But Yun Xi is allowed to. It seems that the person who is on good terms with Yun Xi is not Jing Yuan, but Shen Rang!
The moment the thought crossed Cui'er's mind, she was startled by her own.
When did Yunxi get involved with Shen Rang, and even gain free access to Shen Rang's private territory?
Moreover, even Yun Wan didn't know about this Water Pavilion, which shows how deep the relationship between the two was!
Cui'er knew she had discovered a shocking secret, so she stopped keeping watch and turned to inform Yun Wan.
However, just as she turned around, she saw Shen Rang walking towards her carrying a food box.
Cui'er instinctively tried to run, but Shen Rang only raised his chin, and the guard standing next to her immediately grabbed her. No matter how she struggled, the guard's hand was like an iron clamp, making it impossible for her to break free.
Shen Rang walked closer, his unfathomable black eyes landing on Cui'er's face: "Who is it?"
"They said they were from the young mistress's courtyard and came with Miss Chenxi."
Shen Rang's eyebrows twitched.
Why would Yun Wan suddenly send someone to follow Chen Xi?
Could it be that he overlooked something, and Yun Wan caught him?
Shen Rang looked down at Cui'er, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Take some men and send her to the manor outside the city to be settled tonight."
"yes!"
Without asking a single question or hesitating, the guard covered Cui'er's mouth with one hand and dragged her away.
After cleaning up Yunxi's mess, Shen Rang carried the food box back to Shuiyang Tower.
The pastries he brought back today were still exquisite and delicious, but Yunxi seemed a little absent-minded and kept hesitating to speak.
Shen Rang was clearly looking down at his book, but he seemed to know everything about her: "Just say what you have to say. You don't need to hide anything from me."
Yunxi pursed her lips and tentatively asked, "Young Master, would you be able to return to your courtyard to rest tonight?"
Shen Rang turned a page in the book before saying, "Is this the young mistress's idea?"
Yunxi nodded repeatedly, then pitifully said, "Yes, yes, Your Highness, husband and wife shouldn't hold grudges overnight. They fight in bed and make up before they get out of bed. You should come over tonight, otherwise the young mistress will definitely beat me to death, and this meal might be my last meal before I'm beheaded..."
Shen Rang looked up at her and saw that she was also looking at him pitifully, and he inexplicably laughed out loud.
With him around, this girl won't have to eat her last meal.
However, this makes sense. It's not that Yunxi revealed anything, but rather that Yunwan had something she needed Yunxi to do today, but was worried about her, so she sent someone to keep an eye on her.
Yun Wan wanted to ask him to go back, but she was too embarrassed to do so, and she didn't want to make things difficult for the little girl...
As Shen Rang grew increasingly disliked his wife, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief: "Alright."
Yunxi blinked.
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