Shen Yueyin had inquired and learned that Shen Changji would be enjoying tea at the Xuanqinglan Pavilion that night, and specially arranged for Su Miao to meet him in order to bring the two together.
Who would have thought... Shen Changji's sudden decision not to go!
Enraged, Shen Yueyin had no choice but to temporarily have the coachman take Su Miao to another location, which resulted in them taking a short detour.
Su Miao finally breathed a sigh of relief when they arrived at the restaurant.
At first she felt something was wrong, but now it seems she was overthinking it.
Shen Yueyin was already waiting for Su Miao at the restaurant. As soon as she arrived, the dishes were served one after another.
After three years apart, Shen Yueyin felt that Su Miao had grown even more beautiful.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, her skin was fair with a rosy glow, her figure was graceful, and she possessed an ethereal and refined elegance.
Shen Yueyin couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Su Miao couldn't help but chuckle at Chen Yueyin's expression.
"Of course you're the most beautiful!" Shen Yueyin said without exaggeration.
Seeing Su Miao's embarrassment, she couldn't help but ask again, "So, in these past three years, haven't you and Prince Xie had anything going on?"
Su Miao: "No."
Shen Yueyin also understood.
If there really was something going on, then when Su Miao returned, news of their separation wouldn't have spread.
Although it was rushed at the time, the two did not have a formal wedding. For the Duke's family, it was just a matter of setting a wedding date.
If the two of them are truly sure about each other, when Xie Qin returns to the capital, Old Madam Shen will definitely arrange a wedding for Su Miao, allowing Xie Qin to marry Su Miao properly and openly into the Xie family.
Who would have thought...
Shen Yueyin: "Let's not talk about the past anymore. I've learned a bit about your situation. Here, try this freshly baked pastry."
As she spoke, Chen Yueyin placed a piece on Su Miao's plate.
In recent years, Su Miao has been eating very bland food since she went up the mountain.
The food on the table was quite a rare treat for her at that time.
Su Miao had just taken a bite when she heard a man and a woman talking outside.
"Are you alright? If you can't walk..."
"Ouch...it hurts a little, but it's nothing serious, I can still walk!"
Shen Yueyin was stunned when she heard the male voice.
She quickly got up, went over and opened the door.
Because the private room she booked was next to the hallway, she naturally saw what had happened when she opened the door.
She thought she was hallucinating, hearing her brother's voice here!
It's still that gentle voice!
Who knew, it really did remain silent for a long time!
I've encountered a ghost.
Hearing the door open, Meng Ying subconsciously looked up.
Upon seeing that it was Shen Yueyin, she forced a smile and said, "Sister Shen."
Just as he finished speaking, Su Miao walked out.
That familiar voice had appeared in her dreams countless times; she would recognize it even if it turned to ashes.
Three years have passed, and Shen Changji has not changed much, but his features have become more sharp and handsome, and he exudes the noble air of a person in a high position.
The power dynamics three years ago and three years later are completely different.
He is no longer just General Shen.
Even the reigning emperor had to give him some respect.
Su Miao couldn't help but look towards Shen Changji.
He turned his head to her side, his expression devoid of emotion, but his gaze towards Meng Ying revealed tenderness and concern for her.
The most important thing is that you can tell from that voice just now that he treats Meng Ying differently.
Meng Ying accidentally stepped into a hole, so Shen Changji gently pulled her along.
However, due to the wide sleeves, many details were obscured, but in everyone's eyes, the two of them appeared to be in a very ambiguous relationship.
Especially the usually aloof Duke Shen, who gazed at a woman with eyes full of tenderness.
When Meng Ying saw Su Miao, she quickly tried to stand up by holding onto the railing, but Shen Changji helped her up first.
"I...I'm fine," Meng Ying said instinctively.
"I'll only feel at ease after the imperial physician comes to examine me."
You always say you're fine, that you don't need to be so stubborn with me.
Shen Changji spoke two sentences in a row, his deep voice very gentle.
You could faintly detect a hint of doting affection.
Meng Ying's cheeks flushed slightly, a little embarrassed.
But Shen Changji continued to speak softly and caringly to her, as if no one else was around, and reached out to carefully help her down, as if he had never seen Su Miaona before.
Su Miao stood there, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions beneath her eyes.
But Shen Yueyin could sense that Su Miao's emotions were off.
"Miao'er... I don't know how my brother got together with Miss Meng..." Shen Yueyin said apologetically.
Su Miao forced herself to smile, trying not to give anyone away.
"It's alright, it's chilly outside, let's go inside first."
Shen Yueyin nodded.
If she had known this would happen tonight, she wouldn't have brought Su Miao along, nor would she have asked Su Miao out...
Su Miao, on the other hand, seemed unaffected, continuing to stuff food into her mouth and occasionally telling her about the interesting things that had happened over the years.
But only Su Miao herself knew that what she was chewing tasted sour and astringent, like chewing wax, utterly tasteless.
but……
A man like Shen Changji would have been the ideal husband for women in the capital three years ago. In the past three years, he has made many contributions, so naturally he has many people around him...
No one will hang themselves on one tree, especially... that person is him.
Su Miao forced a bitter smile.
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As soon as Shen Changji helped Meng Ying into the carriage, Meng Ying said, "It's fine to go back to the eastern suburbs. My foot... is nothing serious."
"That's good. If anything happens, remember to let me know."
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