Since they were in a carriage, Su Miao didn't hesitate and snuggled directly into Chen Changji's arms.
After all, she had helped him last night, and their relationship was already unusual, so she didn't need to pretend to be honest in front of him.
"I thought my brother had gone to Sister Liu's place. I never imagined that he still cared so much about me."
"I'm so touched."
"What's wrong with you?"
"Isn't that so? But Sister Liu must be feeling very sad right now, after all, her mother has been sent to the estate."
"I'll take you to the mansion later, then I'll head over."
"What if I don't want my brother to leave?"
Su Miao raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in her eyes.
"You think you can stop me?" Shen Changji asked dismissively.
“How do you know I can’t stop him, brother? Everyone says that General Shen… oh no, now he’s Duke Shen. Everyone says that Duke Shen is not interested in women and is not involved in lust.”
But who would have thought that my brother was so wicked in private?
Su Miao's eyes curved into a smile, and the second half of her sentence carried a hint of ambiguity.
This man is two-faced!
Shen Changji looked at Su Miao, his expression slightly somber.
"Am I right, brother?"
A smug glint flashed in Su Miao's eyes.
Shen Changji admitted that before meeting Su Miao, he was indeed not interested in that kind of thing.
Even in the army, where he would occasionally hear sounds of pleasure, he remained unmoved.
Until that night...
He admitted that Su Miao was indeed very capable.
"You better behave yourself," Chen Changji warned.
"Heh, I wasn't wrong. This imperial edict from the county princess was obtained for me by my brother, wasn't it?" Su Miao asked, looking at Shen Changji.
"Although everyone says it's Prince Xie, I know that person is my elder brother."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji's gaze towards Su Miao held a more intriguing quality.
So, she knew all along.
Seeing that Shen Changjiu remained silent, Su Miao said again, "Then I must thank you properly, brother."
After all, the identity of the county princess was something she hadn't expected.
How should I thank you?
"How would you like me to thank you, brother?"
Su Miao asked in return, noticing that the emotions in Shen Changji's eyes were slowly deepening, becoming dark and obscure.
"Sister Liu is still heartbroken, and my brother is already thinking of being dishonest with me."
Su Miao chuckled and took the opportunity to kiss Shen Changji's thin lips before turning around and getting off the carriage.
Her new residence was not far from the Duke's mansion, so it didn't take long to get there.
Shen Changji kept his word, bringing her over and leaving after she entered the mansion.
Tao'er couldn't help but look around.
Although it wasn't particularly big, it was just the right size for Su Miao.
The courtyards, pavilions, bridges, flowers, grass, eaves, and ponds are all surrounded by water.
A gentle breeze carries a faint floral fragrance, and the blue curtains sway in the wind.
At first glance, the courtyard is elegant and unique.
"I never expected that the eldest young master would actually arrange a residence for you, Miss."
"This is a good thing."
When Shen Changji first returned, he had her live next door so that he could keep an eye on her.
Now that she's been moved out, it seems that people are less wary of her.
That is indeed a great thing.
From now on, it will be much easier for her to take action here than at the Duke's mansion.
...
Shen Changji did not go directly to the Liu residence, but instead went to another private residence of his own.
Gu Huayue was already waiting inside.
When she saw Shen Changji enter, she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at him.
"How is the situation at the Liu residence?"
"Just as the Duke heard, although I was in the manor last night, I didn't see anything unusual. It seems that Lady Liu really did ruin the Grand Steward's body in order to gain favor..."
"Really nothing unusual?"
"Perhaps Hua Yue is too ignorant to see anything unusual for the time being."
"Since the Grand Master of the Palace has entrusted you with the management of the inner quarters, then you'd better be prepared. If anything unusual happens in the mansion, report it to me immediately. The promised benefits will not be lacking," Shen Changji said coldly.
"Yes, Hua Yue understands."
"Lone Eagle, send the person away."
Gu Huayue looked up twice, then quickly lowered her head again.
General Shen was indeed as others had described, like a cold moon reflected in water, exuding an aura of majesty that made people dare not disrespect him.
No matter what, she did whatever Shen Changji told her to do.
She had already suffered enough at the hands of Lady Liu, and she needed to think more about her future.
Although she didn't know why Shen Changji had asked her to keep a close eye on the Taipu Mansion, she dared not speculate further.
After Gu Huayue left, Chen Changji sat alone in the main seat, his lips pressed into a line, exuding a sharp aura.
He sensed that the matter of Lady Liu being driven to the estate was not simple.
The image of Su Miao kept appearing in Shen Changji's mind.
He stayed in the house for a long time before leaving to go to the Liu residence.
Liu Jiaojiao's eyes were red from crying. She couldn't find her mother anywhere; she had been sent to the estate.
When she saw Chen Changji appear, she choked up and raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
"Chen Lang...would you come out for a walk with me?" She looked at Shen Changji sadly.
"good."
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao managed a faint smile.
The fact that this man thought to come and see proves that he cares about it.
Since that's the case, she's even more determined to hold onto this man and marry into the Duke's mansion as soon as possible.
I hope to steal some useful information from Shen Changji as soon as possible.
Liu Jiaojiao changed her clothes and followed Shen Changji out.
Su Miao knew that Shen Changji probably wouldn't come to see her for the next couple of days, so after dinner she made a plan.
Lady Liu guesses that the man is not eating or sleeping well at the estate!
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