He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. He grabbed Su Miao's hand, his eyes burning as he stared at her.
When he said those words, he felt a strange sense of relief.
He had never said such things to a woman before. The feeling was unfamiliar, yet it was also alluring, making him want to fall deeper into it.
He didn't expect Su Miao to agree right now.
But he knew that from the night she voluntarily entered his house, she was destined to be trapped.
Shen Changji could feel Su Miao's heart beating very fast. Although she didn't speak, at least... her silence revealed her inner conflict.
This alone is enough to prove that she actually had a slight liking for him.
After a long silence, confidence inexplicably returned.
His deep eyes were aggressive, making it impossible for Su Miao to ignore him. In an instant, her eyelashes trembled as if they had been burned.
To prevent Su Miao from saying anything inappropriate, Shen Changji continued to feed her the pastries.
Su Miao: "I can take it myself."
Chen Changji said, "Eat more, you've lost weight."
Hearing this, Su Miao frowned.
Where has she lost weight?
Su Miao took a deep breath and said calmly, "...Shen Changji, have you ever thought that you might not like me, but just my body?"
Or perhaps you enjoyed those days, and now that I don't treat you that way anymore, it makes you feel a little uncomfortable..."
Although it may not sound pleasant, it gets to the heart of the matter.
Shen Changji: "Su Miao, in your heart, am I someone who can't distinguish between feelings?"
Su Miao: "..."
Isn't that so?
At first, she assumed he had no experience with the psychology of getting close to girls, so... she thought that his so-called liking might just be an interest in her body.
Of course, Su Miao didn't say these words aloud.
Shen Changji looked at Su Miao in silence and scoffed coldly.
“If I were so shallow, you wouldn’t be riding in a carriage today; you probably wouldn’t be able to get up right now.”
His voice was deep and resonant, and his eyes darkened for a few breaths.
Su Miao felt a chill run down her spine. Her hands and feet were firmly held captive by him, so close that she could feel his deep, hot breath wafting around her ear.
It's subtle yet undeniably alluring.
"Perhaps you prefer my more wicked side, little sister?"
The man's hot breath lingered in Su Miao's ear, his hoarse voice, like the wind, blowing into her heart.
Su Miao's breath hitched, her heart skipped a beat, and her gaze became somewhat unsteady.
In the past, when she encountered Shen Changji, she was always the one who made the decisions.
But things are different now...
The word "sister" took on a different meaning when he said it, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.
Why hadn't she noticed that Shen Changji was like this before...?
...
Meanwhile, inside the Duke's mansion, Old Master Shen received a report from his servants, and his expression was not very good.
"You unfilial son! Is he trying to defy me?"
He was so angry that he banged his cane several times, his eyes filled with displeasure.
"The eldest son said that you don't need to worry too much, sir. You just need to take good care of your health."
"I'm not dead yet!"
If he had known back then that Su Miao was a menace, he would never have agreed to provide relief to her and get close to the Duke's mansion!
How could someone of her status be worthy of being silent and still?
Even becoming a concubine requires careful consideration, let alone the fact that Shen Changji wants to marry her as his principal wife!
"Even if I were willing to back down, would my clansmen allow him to act so recklessly? It's outrageous! He's incredibly audacious!"
Old Master Shen was so angry that he could hardly breathe.
He always thought that his eldest son would prioritize the greater good.
Who would have thought that he would become like this because of a woman? It completely overturned my understanding of Shen Changji.
"Tell Mother to quickly find a good family for that Su girl. Once the Liu family matter is over, marry her off!" Old Master Shen instructed with a frown.
The more Su Miao could ensnare Shen Changji, the more he needed to get rid of him as quickly as possible!
They've invested so much effort in nurturing Shen Changji; they absolutely cannot let a woman disrupt the overall situation.
After saying these words, Old Master Shen had exhausted a lot of energy. He lay weakly on the bed, breathing heavily.
...
Su Miao has already arrived in Zhangshui City.
After discovering that the cemetery had been burned down, Su Miao told Mo Lin the news.
Mo Lin didn't hesitate to have someone come and get a new one.
Su Miao looked at the name "Pei Yu" engraved on the wooden plaque, and her eyes reddened slightly.
"Brother, I'm back... Liu Jiaojiao has been caught, and I won't let her get away with this."
From the moment she set foot on this land, she felt extremely depressed.
Seeing that familiar name, in particular, reminded her of those happy days.
It's just a pity.
Shen Changji stood behind Su Miao, watching her caress Pei Yu's memorial tablet as if it were a precious treasure, his eyes deepening.
Just like when she was a child, Su Miao talked to the memorial tablet about the happy things that had happened recently, as if no one else was around.
It felt as if Pei Yu was still there, and she was still that carefree little girl...
A cool breeze blew by, ruffling the strands of hair that Su Miao couldn't keep under her ears.
She wore no makeup, and a light-colored dress draped over her slender body, making it seem as if the wind might carry her away at any moment.
Su Miao muttered to herself, replying that there were only occasional bird calls and the sound of wind.
The person she was thinking of... was no longer there.
Although Su Miao called him "brother" with a smile, her eyes revealed bitterness.
As he watched her being swallowed by sorrow, a sharp pain pierced his heart.
“Su Miao…”
His voice was a little hoarse when he shouted it out.
Su Miao didn't respond and continued talking to herself.
“Brother, you said before that I always mixed up the herbs, but now I’m not in a hurry to mix them up anymore. There are still so many... I’m studying them seriously.”
She's capable now, but Pei Yu will never see it.
For as long as Su Miao stood by Pei Yu's wooden plaque, Shen Changji stood behind her, keeping her company for just as long.
It wasn't until half an hour later that Su Miao slowly recovered.
Because she had been kneeling for so long, Su Miao was a little unsteady on her feet when she stood up.
Shen Changji reacted quickly and hugged her from behind. Her warm tears fell onto his shoulder, burning him so much that he couldn't speak.
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