"Whether you can handle it or not, brother will find out by trying."
Su Miao met his deep, silent gaze, her beautiful eyes filled with affection.
"I don't want to repeat myself, cut ties with Liu Muxuan as soon as possible!" Shen Changji's attitude remained firm.
"Brother, you're really going too far. You won't even let others like me. It really hurts me." Su Miao pretended to be heartbroken.
"Stop scheming, or I'll kill you!"
"How do we kill him?"
Upon hearing this, Su Miao looked at Chen Changji with amusement once again.
"I've already said it, I only love my brother, and I only want to be his woman. After all, I'm all alone in this world, and my brother is the future head of the Duke's mansion. Is it wrong for me to want to be his wife?" Su Miao stared intently at Chen Changji.
"Oh? Then do you know that Liu Muxuan has the idea of marrying you?"
When Su Miao heard this, how could she not understand what Shen Changji meant?
Stubborn to the end!
She scoffed lightly: "I can cut off all contact with Liu Muxuan, but... could you try to have me in your heart?"
Su Miao leaned close to Shen Changji, her fingertips circling his heart, then gently approaching his Adam's apple.
He was a seasoned veteran of many battles, and almost everyone around him was a man.
Hearing Su Miao's tender words, his eyes darkened.
Su Miao did not demand an immediate answer from Shen Changji.
"It's okay, we'll take it slow. I believe my brother will see my good qualities." With that, Su Miao pulled away, a smile in her eyes.
He remained silent for a long time, only to feel his hands suddenly empty.
His deep eyes were fixed on Su Miao, and his throat felt inexplicably dry.
Seeing that Chen Changji was suffering, Su Miao gently took the medicine from his hand and continued, "I received the medicine. I'll go apply it first and take a look at the new dress that was delivered. I won't stay with you any longer, brother. Goodbye."
With that, Su Miao walked away from Shen Changji.
He stood there silently, the faint scent of Su Miao still lingering in his nostrils, the warmth of Su Miao's touch still remaining on his fingertips.
He suppressed his agitation and did not go up to forcibly pull the person back.
He closed his eyes, calmed his breathing, and then left Su Miao's residence.
However, just as she was leaving, she saw a maid carrying in a new style of dress, with a small brocade box on it.
There's no need to guess; everyone knows it was Liu Muxuan's doing.
He let out a long, cold sneer.
"Master, you've finally come out! The old lady is looking for you!" Lone Eagle said as he caught up.
"Then I'll go over there."
In the few days since he returned, he hasn't had a proper conversation with Old Lady Shen.
When Shen Changji arrived at Old Lady Shen's residence, he saw her smiling as she examined several paintings in her hands.
Upon hearing footsteps, Old Mrs. Shen quickly said, "Ziji, you've arrived. No need for formalities, please take a seat!"
As she spoke, Old Madam Shen gestured to the maid beside her to serve tea.
Shen Changji glanced at it and saw that what Old Madam Shen was holding was a portrait of a man.
"Are you planning to choose husbands for your second and third sisters?" Shen Changji asked, taking a sip of tea.
"They've all been chosen, and now only Miao'er is left. Her father has been kind to us, so he wants to find her a good husband. Although I know Mu Xuan has feelings for her, I still feel that Mu Xuan's personality... isn't a good match for Miao'er. Since you're here, why don't you give me your advice? After all, you're a man, and a man's judgment of another man is usually pretty accurate!"
As she spoke, Old Lady Shen handed the portrait to Shen Changji.
"Although Miao'er is just a cousin, she is still your sister. You should get along well with her and treat her with more care."
Upon hearing the last sentence, Shen Changji felt a tightness in his throat.
"How does my grandmother want me to get along with her?"
“Of course you should take good care of her. As her older brother, you should be more accommodating to her.”
"Grandmother, in what way do you think your grandson didn't give in to her?" Shen Changji raised an eyebrow.
"That's not what Grandmother meant. She just felt sorry for Miao'er, all alone in the world," Grandma Shen sighed.
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji did not reply.
“Miao’er is honest and gentle, and her medical skills are also quite good. If your headache flares up, you can let her take a look at you. With her help, she might just cure you completely and make your sleep quality better than ever before.”
Shen Changji glanced casually at the painting in his hand and scoffed, "Is it really that amazing?"
"Of course, her abilities are not only what I say, but even the second and third wives think she's quite capable." When it comes to Su Miao, Old Madam Shen likes her from the bottom of her heart.
“Since she’s so capable, let her move from the side courtyard to the empty courtyard next to mine. That way, she’ll be closer to her grandmother, making it easier for her to take care of her. Secondly, if her grandson is feeling unwell, she won’t have to travel so far back and forth. Most importantly, my second and third mothers also live nearby,” Shen Changji said casually and lazily.
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Shen frowned slightly.
"Grandson understands that Grandmother feels this is somewhat inappropriate, but Su Miao is just a young lady fostered in the Duke's mansion, and is ultimately an outsider. Although she seems honest and obedient, I'm afraid she might have other thoughts, so I'm worried and can only feel at ease if I keep an eye on her," Chen Changji explained in a low voice.
After hearing this, Old Mrs. Shen couldn't find any fault with it.
Even if you like someone a lot, you still need to be a little cautious.
"Since that's what you think, then let's do it this way." Old Mrs. Shen nodded.
She's getting old and can't worry about too much anymore; everything still needs to be done in a calm and quiet manner.
In the end, the entire Duke's mansion remained silent and dormant.
...
As soon as the news came out, Old Madam Shen sent people to Su Miao's side courtyard to pack her things.
That night, Su Miao moved to the courtyard next to Shen Changji.
Su Miao smiled. Her guess was right. People like Shen Changji, who have risen to power, generally have a strong desire for possession and control!
When she moved to this yard right next to his, Su Miao knew that her plan had succeeded in one step.
After all, those who are near the water get the moon first!
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