When the silence deepened, Su Miao was nowhere to be seen in the room.
As he was about to turn around and leave, a pair of hands hugged him from behind.
"My brother has no patience!"
Upon hearing the voice, Shen Changji looked down and saw that Su Miao was holding an exquisite box.
Knowing he was curious, Su Miao took the initiative to open the box in her hand.
The freshly made osmanthus cake exudes a strong osmanthus fragrance as soon as it is opened, a fragrance that lingers in the air.
"I know my brother likes to eat this, so I made it specially today."
He had just returned from his shift, still dressed, and exuded an aura of uprightness and aloofness, like the moon reflected in water, untouchable.
If she hadn't witnessed the wildness beneath Shen Changji's impeccably dressed demeanor, she would have been completely fooled by his current appearance.
"How did you find this place?" Shen Changji turned around and looked at Su Miao.
But the moment he turned around, his dark eyes paused, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
Su Miao twirled confidently in front of Shen Changji.
"Does it look good, brother? I specially changed into this outfit so as not to arouse suspicion!" Su Miao's eyes sparkled.
Su Miao was already beautiful. She tied her long hair inside her hat, wore a light blue straight-collar robe, and had a white jade pendant at her waist as an embellishment. She looked elegant and refined, like a gentle and gentle young scholar.
Even dressed in men's clothing, her unique charisma was undeniable.
This reminded Shen Changji of that night when she had also sneaked in dressed as a man.
"I have no shortage of servants." Shen Changji glanced at him, his voice indifferent.
Su Miao: "..."
She had no intention of becoming a servant!
Su Miao remained expressionless, continuing to smile gently, and said in a kind voice, "I was thinking..."
Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the man's cold sneer.
“You’re more likely to interest me when you’re dressed as a woman than as a man.”
Su Miao: "..."
So, with this man, that's the only thing she needed to talk to him about!
Shen Changji took the osmanthus cake from her hand and sat alone in the main seat, his expression completely calm.
"To tell you the truth," came the deep, quiet voice.
Su Miao took several deep breaths, trying her best not to argue with this man!
After all, it's just an act!
"I need to talk to my brother about something this time," Su Miao stated directly.
She placed the box that Liu Jiaojiao had given her in front of Shen Changji, and then opened it.
At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with the hairpin inside.
If Su Miao hadn't possessed exceptional medical skills, she wouldn't have been able to discern the hidden meaning within.
"This is something Sister Liu sent me. There's a problem with the hairpin, so I hope you can help me fix it."
Perhaps in Liu Jiaojiao's mind, Su Miao, being just a woman, although she knew a little about medicine, was still not as capable as the doctors outside.
Even if her father knew medicine, he couldn't teach her much; she could only learn by osmosis.
But she didn't know that Su Miao had been involved with medicine since she was a child.
Such trivial skills are a gross underestimation of her.
"Why should I help you with something she gave you?" Shen Changji said dismissively.
With a smile on her lips, Su Miao slowly approached the silent man in the main seat.
"Just because my brother ate the osmanthus cake I made." She said, then sat down in Chen Changji's lap, her fingers tracing the man's neck.
Faced with Su Miao's initiative, Chen Changji narrowed his eyes, his expression unfathomable.
"There are five hairpins here. Two were destroyed, and the remaining three were given to Sister Liu for me. Just tell her that I am just a cousin and don't need so many expensive jewelry. I appreciate your kindness."
Su Miao gently ran her thumb down Chen Changji's chin, her eyes filled with tenderness, her breath lingering on his thin lips.
The best approach is to remain silent and take action to resolve the issue.
After all, Liu Jiaojiao couldn't figure out Shen Changji's feelings for her. If Shen Changji stepped in to refuse on her behalf, Liu Jiaojiao would think that Shen Changji didn't like her as an outsider and was still wary of her.
Otherwise, why would Liu Jiaojiao suddenly come to her courtyard that day?
They even inquired about her feelings for Liu Muxuan. It must be that she was suspicious, worried, and afraid. In addition, her courtyard was next to Shen Changji's, so Liu Jiaojiao couldn't sit still!
Presumably, Shen Changji explained things to Liu Jiaojiao that night.
The explanation was simply that since Su Miao wasn't from the Duke's mansion, they were worried she might have impure intentions, and keeping her under their watchful eyes made them feel more at ease.
He let out a long, cold sneer.
What's in it for me to help you?
Last night, we were just one step away from finding out if that person from back then was Su Miao.
It's just a pity...
But given the situation, he couldn't force the issue.
That's not like him!
Upon hearing this, Su Miao chuckled softly, her nimble fingers pressing against his belt.
"There are many benefits. Didn't you not get enough fun last night, brother? I have other special skills, would you like to try them out?"
Su Miao raised her eyebrows and looked up in a soft voice.
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