A cry broke the silence of the Liu residence.
Gu Huayue gave birth to a girl, and Liu Taipu walked into the house with a joyful expression.
Upon seeing this scene, Liu Jiaojiao gripped her handkerchief tightly under her sleeve, a dark glint flashing in her eyes.
But on the surface, she still pretended to be happy.
"It's really not easy. Everyone says that childbirth is like a woman walking through the gates of hell."
"Cui'er, go to my place and get some tonics for Aunt Gu," Liu Jiaojiao said with a light smile.
"Sister-in-law, you're so thoughtful," Xie Qin said indifferently from the side.
"I hope that Shen Lang will be by my side on the day I give birth."
As she spoke, Liu Jiaojiao reached out and gently grasped Chen Changji's hand.
Shen Yueyin simply couldn't bear to watch anymore.
Since Aunt Gu had already given birth, she didn't need to stay here. She gave a gift and left.
As soon as Chen Yueyin left, Liu Muxuan also got up.
Seeing that the two of them had left, Xie Qin didn't want to stay any longer.
As soon as Xie Qin came out, Shen Yueyin couldn't help but approach him and asked curiously, "What did Grandmother want with you this morning?"
"It's nothing. I haven't seen the old lady for a long time, and she's not feeling well. Miao'er isn't around either, so she just sent me over." Xie Qin didn't try to hide anything.
Liu Muxuan: "So, Prince Xie is with Miao'er?"
Liu Muxuan's question was exactly what Shen Yueyin wanted to ask.
Xie Qin thought of what Shen Changji had just said and then smiled and said, "Not yet, but it will be soon."
Although his words were casual and seemingly nonchalant, even a bit frivolous, Xie Qin's eyes held a hint of seriousness.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yueyin's eyes lit up instantly.
If I'm not mistaken, the people she sent over last night were probably all driven away by Shen Changji.
Her brother is really something, unable to marry her, he still wants to force himself on her...
But Xie Qin is different!
Xie Qin and Shen Changji grew up together, and their families had been on good terms for four generations. No matter what, Shen Changji wouldn't openly break off relations with Xie Qin because of a woman.
Shen Yueyin: "I have high hopes for you. I'll definitely put in a good word for you with Miao'er when the time comes!"
Xie Qin: "Whether the words are beautiful or not is not important; the most important thing is action. Actions are much more substantial than words."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yueyin immediately nudged Liu Muxuan beside her with her elbow.
"Did you hear me? Learn from this!"
Liu Muxuan smiled and took Shen Yueyin's hand, saying in a doting tone, "Alright, alright, your husband will definitely study hard."
Shen Yueyin couldn't help but smile, glancing shyly at Liu Muxuan.
Xie Qin shook his head upon seeing the two of them.
Liu Muxuan: "Miao'er is a very good person. I hope you won't let her down."
Xie Qin: "No, meeting her is my good fortune. If I could win her over, it would be a blessing I've accumulated over three lifetimes."
Shen Yueyin sighed, and thinking of Su Miao's feelings for Shen Changji, she couldn't help but shake her head.
"I guess she still has feelings for her brother, it's just a pity... my brother who went mad with desire."
Liu Jiaojiao was capable of such a thing, yet Shen Changji remained completely unconcerned and his desire to marry her remained unchanged.
Xie Qin thought of what Shen Changji had just said and said dismissively, "It's okay, I'll make her let go of it sooner or later and forget about it."
Shen Yueyin smiled slightly, quite satisfied, and said, "Don't disappoint me."
During this time, she was still quite worried about Su Miao.
However, if Xie Qin's appearance can help Su Miao shift her attention and make her feel less uncomfortable, that would be a good thing.
Since two people can't be together, they have to learn to let go.
Moreover, when she saw Xie Qin with Su Miao, Su Miao had a smile on her face.
The conversation between the three was overheard by Shen Changji, who had just come out. His expressionless face grew even more gloomy, and his dark eyes became deep and cold.
The lone eagle, standing to the side, dared not utter a word.
After the three left, Shen Changji stood behind the door for a while before steadily boarding the carriage.
...
Liu Jiaojiao returned to her courtyard, her face full of displeasure.
She never expected that Gu Huayue, that bitch, would actually give birth to a daughter.
Liu Taipu already knew that Shen Changji was cold towards her, so even if she could marry into the Duke's mansion, it wouldn't be a big deal for Liu Taipu.
Despite her reputation, she was still a woman who didn't win her husband's heart!
Liu Jiaojiao grew angrier the more she thought about it, and in her anger, she smashed the cup in her hand.
"Oh dear, Miss, please don't get so angry. It's not good for your health!"
As soon as Butler Liu arrived, he saw Liu Jiaojiao's appearance and coaxed her gently.
He held a peach shortbread that Liu Jiaojiao liked in his hand, and bent down to hand it to Liu Jiaojiao.
“Miss, don’t be sad. If you’re like this, the First Madam will not rest in peace.”
Liu Jiaojiao glanced at Butler Liu, pushed away the peach shortbread, and turned her face away.
"Miss, please eat something. You'll feel better afterward."
How did you know I like peach shortbread?
In the past, when she was unhappy, her mother would buy her peach shortbread.
Unfortunately... her mother is no longer with us.
In the vast mansion, very few people knew her preferences.
"The...the First Madam said it before!" Butler Liu paused for a moment, but quickly continued.
Liu Jiaojiao didn't think too much about it and just regarded him as an old housekeeper.
Because Uncle Liu was a trusted confidant of Mother back in the mansion, it's normal for him to show her kindness now that she's gone.
Liu Jiaojiao reached out and took a piece, then gently bit into it.
When Butler Liu saw Liu Jiaojiao eat the peach shortbread he had bought, a smile crept onto his lips.
After eating a peach shortbread, Liu Jiaojiao's complexion improved considerably.
"In that case, ladies, take these. If there's nothing else, I'll go and get back to work," Butler Liu said with a smile.
Liu Jiaojiao nodded.
But just as Liu Jiaojiao ate her second peach shortbread, she found a note hidden inside.
She took out and opened it: Uncle Liu is willing to be the young lady's knife.
Upon seeing that line of text, Liu Jiaojiao's pupils constricted, and her heart pounded wildly.
...
In the evening, Fang Xing hurriedly entered the quiet study.
"My lord, we have found some information about Doctor Pei."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji put down his pen and looked at him with a solemn expression.
Fang Xing handed the scroll in his hand to Shen Changji.
Although the people in the painting have youthful faces, their eyes are unforgettable to Shen Changji.
Long, slender fingertips couldn't help but gently touch those eyes.
Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, it was enough to leave a lasting impression on him.
“She really is connected to him,” Chen Changji said in a deep voice.
Seeing this, Fang Xing forced himself to continue, "Doctor Pei took good care of her."
"Compared to the previous three, how does Pei Yu feel about her?" Shen Changji asked again.
Pei Yu is an orphan, and Su Miao is also an orphan...
He let out a long, cold snort.
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