Su Miao met Shen Changji's gaze, and the more she struggled, the tighter Shen Changji held her.
She was so angry she laughed, and looked up at the silent, still figure.
"So? So General Shen also wants me to make perfume for you?"
If she had known that Shen Changji was with Xie Qin, she wouldn't have come at this time today.
Now look what's happened... Su Miao looked at Shen Changji's expressionless face and almost punched him a few times.
"I remember that General Shen didn't even like the fragrance I blended before."
Didn't they say my medical skills were poor?
"You can get it for him, but not for me?"
"Yes, of course I can," Su Miao said irritably.
This made Shen Changji feel like he was punching cotton.
He looked at Su Miao's face, his emotions surging in his heart, and finally he uttered a sentence.
"Stay away from Xie Qin."
Su Miao: "..."
It was Mo Lin before, and now it's Xie Qin's turn.
Seeing that Su Miao didn't speak, Shen Changji grabbed her hand and held it in his palm.
"Why should I? You're about to marry Liu Jiaojiao, what's wrong with me saying a few words to Xie Qin?"
He wants to marry Liu Jiaojiao, yet he's so possessive...
Chen Changji asked, "Do you like him?"
"You don't like him, do you? If you don't like him, don't give him the wrong impression. You know how you feel about him."
"Okay, sure."
A long silence followed: "..."
"Okay, I'll be careful. General Shen's good fortune is approaching, so you don't need to worry about such a small matter," Su Miao said without hesitation.
But it was precisely because she answered so politely and honestly that she was so annoying.
Shen Changji's eyes darkened, and he grabbed her chin, lifted her head, and kissed her directly.
"Silence. This is a carriage!"
Su Miao struggled frantically, but due to the disparity in strength, she couldn't dodge.
A series of delicate kisses slid down her lips to her earlobe, and a low, husky voice sounded in her ear.
"Then why did you provoke me in the first place?"
Shen Changji suddenly let out a cold laugh, his dark eyes surging with intense emotions.
"Because...because I like you!"
Su Miao's hair was slightly disheveled, and her tone was very serious.
Shen Changji raised his hand and brushed her hair aside, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.
Su Miao looked at her, her heart pounding faster.
"Because I like you, I want to marry you," she added.
Just as Shen Changji was about to ask how much he liked her, Su Miao spoke first.
"But things are different now. You're going to marry Liu Jiaojiao, and the wedding date has already been set, so you don't like her anymore."
Shen Changji chuckled dismissively, "Is it genuine affection or feigned? Your heart changes so quickly?"
"Aren't you the same? You can marry someone you don't like, so why can't I be able to let go?"
"I regret it."
...
Su Miao paused for a moment upon hearing this.
Regret it?
What did you regret?
Su Miao stared blankly into Shen Changji's dark eyes for a moment.
But Su Miao quickly regained her composure. She laughed as if she had heard a joke.
"General Shen will regret it? Forget it, I won't say anymore. If I do, you'll think I'm being presumptuous and thinking unrealistically!"
A long silence followed: "Who told you to lie so much?"
Su Miao pointed to herself incredulously; she truly found it incomprehensible.
Seeing that she was about to return to her residence, she pushed Shen Changji away.
But Shen Changji didn't give her a chance to break free. He picked her up and kissed her forcefully.
Before Su Miao could react, she was suddenly lifted into the air and carried directly back to her bedroom.
"Su Miao, we really should have a good talk!"
Chen Changji let out a cold laugh, his tone flippant, low and husky with a seductive undertone.
...
When Liu Jiaojiao returned to Shen Changji's private residence, she found that it was no different from when she had just left.
Still somewhat unwilling to give up, she stopped a servant and asked, "Hasn't Shen Lang returned?"
"No, the general is busy with affairs today and is probably with Prince Xie right now," the attendant said respectfully.
Liu Jiaojiao nodded. "I understand."
After thinking for a moment, Liu Jiaojiao couldn't help but inquire about Su Miao's whereabouts.
“Princess Su has been staying at her residence recently,” Cui’er said, bringing over hot tea.
"It seems she can't hold onto Shen Changji's heart." Liu Jiaojiao took a sip of tea and couldn't help but chuckle.
If she could truly capture Shen Changji's heart, he wouldn't neglect her; he might even give her a concubine.
After all, he's a man...
Ultimately, it's because Shen Changji doesn't like her.
Since Shen Changji wasn't there to back her up, then... everything was manageable.
“Miss, your letter…” Cui’er lowered her eyes and respectfully handed it over.
Liu Jiaojiao didn't need to look to know what was written inside.
"I'm not going to look anymore. Tell me I'm not feeling well, and then go and bring in three buckets of cold water for me."
Upon hearing this, Cui'er couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Do as I instruct."
Liu Jiaojiao's attitude was firm, and Cui'er had no choice but to comply.
When the cold water arrived, Liu Jiaojiao immersed herself in it without hesitation.
She stayed for about half an hour before getting up. It wasn't until some time in the afternoon that her body temperature gradually started to rise and her face turned red.
Upon seeing this, Cui'er immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"Miss! You...you've caught a cold!"
"It's good that you're infected. Tell Shen Lang the news..." Liu Jiaojiao said weakly.
She was already in poor health, and even without running for half an hour, she could catch a cold, but she wanted to prolong the illness even further.
In this way... we can also use the wedding to bring good luck and move the wedding forward!
...
As darkness fell, the noise inside the house gradually subsided.
After a long silence, he washed his face and came out looking as calm and collected as ever.
He tried to go to the kitchen as usual, but was stopped by Lone Eagle.
"Master, we hear from the manor that Miss Liu has caught a cold and is feeling unwell."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji frowned.
Why so suddenly?
As he spoke, the silent man strode out.
Although Su Miao was very tired, she could still hear everything that was happening outside clearly.
So nervous?
Even though she couldn't see Chen Changji's expression, she could tell from his quickened pace that this man was anxious.
She gritted her teeth, unable to help but recall Chen Changji's behavior just now, and couldn't resist taking the blanket next to her to cover her flushed face.
This man... he actually...!
Although there was no easy place to relax, Su Miao tossed and turned until she finally fell asleep.
By the time she was almost awake, she was already hungry.
After she finished washing up, Tao'er went to get her dinner.
Thinking of Shen Changji's departure before she went to sleep, Su Miao couldn't help but ask, "By the way, how is Liu Jiaojiao over there?"
At this moment, Su Miao had her back to the door, holding a painting scattered on the ground in her hand, unaware of what was happening behind her.
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