Chapter 23
Whether there was something fishy going on was unknown to anyone, and Yunxi didn't want to think about it right now. She tore off a piece of Xuan paper and made a list of things she needed to buy tomorrow.
Jixiang also peeked over from the side.
Even though I can't understand what the words are, it's still fun to watch the excitement.
While the master and servant were making plans for their departure the next day, Shen Rang finally returned home from the Hanlin Academy.
"Young Master, didn't the Marquis give you a list and tell you to make friends with people on it? Why didn't you go?"
Shen Rang glanced at Jing Yuan: "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."
Jing Yuan twitched the corner of his mouth: "What are you saying? As long as they can help you, that's enough. Why worry about so many things?"
In his view, there is only one path in the world, and that is the path of going upwards.
Shen Rang pursed his lips, and his aura seemed even colder.
It's like playing the lute to a cow; there's no point in saying more.
Seeing his inexplicable displeasure, Jing Yuan didn't dare to say anything more.
After passing through the hanging flower gate, the master and servant were walking towards Liuyun Garden when Jingyuan suddenly sensed something was wrong behind him.
He turned his head and immediately saw the maidservant following behind them, her figure furtive.
The maid thought she had hidden it well, but in reality, half of her skirt was showing, making it difficult for Jingyuan to pretend he couldn't see it.
Zheng Shi doesn't manage affairs, but those who do manage are all formidable, and the household rules are strict. No maid has ever dared to do such a thing before, so it's quite obvious whose courtyard this person is from.
"Young Master, it might be from the Young Mistress's courtyard."
When Jing Yuan spoke, he still gave Yun Wan some face.
Shen Rang's expression remained as aloof as ever, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
He stared at the hem of the skirt for a moment, then turned and left, heading towards Liuyun Garden as usual.
Although Shen Rang felt a little regretful that he hadn't seen the dawn along the way, he didn't show it on his face and entered the courtyard with a normal expression.
Yun Wan greeted him with a smile, just as she always did: "My husband is back so early today. Didn't Father-in-law ask you to go to the front to talk?"
Shen Rang subtly avoided her hand and said, "Did Madam lose something? When I came back just now, I saw a maid circling around the second gate. She seemed to be someone from Madam's courtyard."
Yun Wan's face stiffened.
She sent the people out herself; how could she not know?
“Yes, yes,” Yun Wan said, “Did I offend my husband?”
Shen Rang shook his head: "No, I just thought that Madam had specially sent someone to keep an eye on me. It turns out that I misunderstood Madam."
Yun Wan's smile froze instantly as she cautiously observed Shen Rang's expression.
He discovered it?
However, Chen Rang's expression remained normal, and he didn't seem to have discovered anything, which left Yun Wan somewhat puzzled.
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The next morning, before dawn, Yunxi and Jixiang went out, carrying a list they had written in advance, and headed straight for the street.
The two only thought that they should leave early so they could wander around for a while, but they didn't expect that it was too early and that apart from the breakfast shops, none of the other shops on the street were open.
The two looked at each other, unsure of what to do next.
"How about... we find a place to have breakfast first?"
Jixiang came up with an idea.
That's all we can do for now.
Just then, a man rode up on horseback and stopped beside Yunxi.
The two subconsciously looked up and saw a man sitting upright on horseback. His dark green official robes accentuated his tall and straight figure, and his temperament was as aloof as a pine tree on a snow-capped mountain.
The two recognized the man and quickly bowed, saying, "Your Highness."
Shen Rang nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Yun Xi.
Today, she has taken off her maid's clothes and is wearing common clothes for ordinary people. Her face is without makeup, which makes her look even more lively and charming.
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