When Su Miao returned the way she came, the house was empty.
A passing maid saw Su Miao and couldn't help but ask, "Does Princess Su have any instructions? Is something missing?"
"No, you can go down first," Su Miao said.
Upon hearing this, the maid curtsied and did not disturb them further.
Su Miao hadn't expected Shen Changji to leave so soon...
"Alright, let's go over there first."
With that, Su Miao turned and left with Tao'er.
When Shen Changji returned, he could see Xie Qin's gaze lingering behind him.
He couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
Are you already so reluctant to part after only being apart for a short while? When did your relationship become so good?
Shen Changji strode over and blocked Xie Qin's view.
"What are you looking at?"
Xie Qin didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I'm looking for Sister Su. Have you seen her? I haven't seen her for quite a while."
"She'll be fine."
What could possibly be happening at your residence?
"I'm just being cautious, even if it's just a matter of chance! Your grandmother loves her very much and told me to take good care of her. I can't go against her wishes!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji's expression darkened even further.
Grandmother's overtures to Xie Qin had been going on for more than just a day or two.
Xie Qin couldn't help but worry about Su Miao's situation, so he ignored Shen Changji's words and went to look for Su Miao.
Shen Xing noticed his elder brother's expression and couldn't help but approach him, saying, "Brother, I noticed that it seems that my sister-in-law is not at the banquet either."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changji glanced at him.
Indeed, Liu Jiaojiao was not seen on the women's side.
Logically speaking, Su Miao came out earlier than him, so she should be back by now.
But I haven't seen her yet.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Changji strode after Xie Qin.
...
Su Miao hadn't expected Liu Jiaojiao to play such an exciting game.
They were shouting incredibly loudly...
But they seemed to know that no one else was coming here, so they were being a bit presumptuous.
However, by the time she arrived, the two were already nearing the end.
"Don't forget to take in another batch of orphans, and do it quickly."
The man's voice came in a low tone.
"I...I understand. Tell them to be gentle, don't hurt them."
"I still have one more ingredient to refine, so I have to hurry for now."
"At that time..."
"You'll definitely get your share of the benefits then."
Upon hearing these words, Su Miao couldn't help but frown.
She wanted to get closer to hear what the other person was going to use to make the medicine and what the medicine was for, but because the other person was speaking in a low voice and there was a wall in between, she couldn't hear clearly.
All she heard were words like blood, women, and morale.
Who exactly is this man... that he could make Liu Jiaojiao cheat on Shen Changji with him?
It seems that Liu Jiaojiao took in those children so that this man could use them to make medicine?
Hearing that Liu Jiaojiao was about to come out, Su Miao had no choice but to leave with Tao'er first.
...
When Liu Jiaojiao finished tidying her clothes and fastened her hairpin before coming out, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of a light-colored dress around the corner.
She frowned.
It seems that Su Miao is also wearing a light pink dress today... Could it be her?
Liu Jiaojiao's heart began to race, and she took a step forward to follow.
At that moment, Su Miao happened to run into Xie Qin, who came to find her.
Xie Qin's face lit up with joy the moment he saw her, and he asked worriedly, "Are you alright? Where have you been? I haven't seen you."
"It's nothing. Perhaps I was a little chilly last night and didn't cover myself properly with the blankets, so I felt a bit uncomfortable and went to relieve myself," Su Miao said gently.
Shen Changji followed Xie Qin and, upon arriving, saw Su Miao and Xie Qin standing very close together.
Su Miao was very natural in front of Xie Qin, letting her guard down, while Xie Qin's gaze towards her was quite insincere.
As a fellow man, how could he not understand the adoration for Su Miao shining in Xie Qin's eyes?
This woman, on the other hand, is a habitual liar.
When he came last night, Su Miao did kick off the blanket, but he covered her up again.
Before falling asleep, he made a special check to make sure Su Miao was properly covered with the blanket before holding her as he fell asleep.
His deep and quiet appearance was already eye-catching, so Su Miao could notice him when he appeared behind Xie Qin.
However, because this man always had that sour face, she simply ignored his existence.
Even when Shen Changji gave her a warning look, she didn't care.
When Liu Jiaojiao came out, she didn't expect to see Xie Qin and Su Miao chatting and laughing, and couldn't help but wonder if she had just imagined it...
"Sister Liu, you're here too?"
Su Miao smiled when she saw Liu Jiaojiao.
"Sister Su and Young Master Xie have a very good relationship, don't they, Mr. Shen?"
As Liu Jiaojiao spoke, she naturally walked to Shen Changji's side and reached out to take his arm.
Su Miao was no longer surprised by Liu Jiaojiao's habit of asserting her dominance.
She looked completely unconcerned and said to Xie Qin, "Didn't you say you prepared something for me? Let's go."
"good!"
As they spoke, Liu Jiaojiao and Shen Changji watched Xie Qin leave with Su Miao.
"Young Master Xie's affection for his beloved is truly extraordinary. His eyes are practically overflowing with love," Liu Jiaojiao couldn't help but tease.
"Am I not good to you?" Chen Changji suddenly said.
Liu Jiaojiao's smile froze slightly, and she said softly, "Chen Lang has always treated me very well."
Although Shen Changji's words were unusual, she knew that this man's attitude towards her was changing.
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