Lone Eagle: "No... After all, General Mo is not easy to investigate."
Shen Changji narrowed his eyes. Even though he hadn't found out if there were any sworn brothers, he already sensed that this matter was connected to Mo Lin.
Otherwise, why would the news be so tightly controlled?
It seems that what happened back then was quite significant...
After a long silence: "Continue the investigation, and report any developments immediately."
Lone Eagle: "Understood, subordinate."
Thinking of what Su Miao had just said, Shen Changji continued, "Investigate the orphans that Liu Jiaojiao helped before. Also, if she helps orphans again, then follow her lead and have a different group of people continue the investigation."
...
Shen Yueyin asked Shen Changji repeatedly for two days, but Shen Changji's attitude remained firm in his desire to marry Liu Jiaojiao, which infuriated her.
The next day, when she went to the Duke's mansion, she happened to see Old Madam Shen choosing a husband for Su Miao.
She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly, and walked over with a smile, "Good morning, Grandmother."
"Yueyin is here?"
“Hmm! Is it about choosing a husband for Sister Su? How about I take a look too?” Chen Yueyin suggested.
Old Mrs. Shen thought that Shen Yueyin was usually close to Su Miao and probably knew a lot about Su Miao, so she nodded.
As Shen Yueyin looked through the exhibits, she couldn't help but probe, "Grandmother, didn't you have feelings for Prince Xie? Why did you gather all these other things..."
“One isn’t enough. You need to meet several so you can choose the one who is most suitable for you!” Old Mrs. Shen said calmly.
"Oh, I see."
Shen Yueyin glanced at the portraits, and finally her gaze fell on the one with the most handsome appearance among the five portraits.
"Grandmother, I think this one is nice."
Grandma Shen glanced at it and nodded.
The men she picked were all quite good, but she didn't know which type Su Miao would prefer.
Shen Yueyin said very solicitously, "I know this Marquis Wu'an's son before. He is also a witty person. Why don't I arrange for him to meet Sister Su tonight?"
He told me at the time that he was also quite interested in Su Meimei.
Old Mrs. Shen raised an eyebrow. How could she not understand what Shen Yueyin meant?
She just didn't expose it.
"Since you know her, and Miao'er is practically your sister, then you should take good care of her."
"Okay, no problem!"
That night, Chen Yueyin not only invited a young master from a prominent family, but also invited all the people in the five portraits to come out.
She arrived at Su Miao's residence in the evening and had someone carefully dress Su Miao up.
"Since my brother is blind, then don't waste your energy on him. There are plenty of good men out there!"
As Shen Yueyin put the hairpin on Su Miao's head, she scoffed at Shen Changji.
"That's enough, that's enough for tonight. Any more and my head will be crushed!" Su Miao laughed and patted Shen Yueyin's hand.
Chen Yueyin did not force the issue.
Su Miao knew that it was Old Madam Shen's idea tonight, so she did not refuse.
However, she had already secretly planned to leave through the back door as soon as she went in.
Who knew... the place arranged to meet people wasn't a restaurant.
Shen Yueyin took her directly to a place where there was singing, dancing and entertainment. Not only could she watch plays and listen to music, but there were also many folk entertainment activities.
Besides being a favorite spot for wealthy young men, this place is also popular with many noble ladies, as there's always something exciting to see here every day.
Shen Yueyin took out a veil and put it on Su Miao, saying, "This is so much fun!"
Su Miao: "If that's the case, how will I know which one is the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an..."
"Don't worry, if you are destined to meet, you will naturally meet again!"
Relationships depend on fate!
With that, Shen Yueyin pushed Su Miao out.
Su Miao was slightly stunned as she looked at the lively scene before her.
When Shen Yueyin saw Su Miao go in, she couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.
She was already starting to wonder which of the five young masters was so lucky to meet Su Miao!
"Have you arranged the route and the activities?" Shen Yueyin asked Qing'er.
"Everything is arranged. Almost everyone will have a chance to meet Miss Su. It's just a matter of who will be the lucky one to be the first to meet her!"
"In addition, we have people stationed in various places. If Su Xiaoniang is in danger, we will protect her immediately!"
Shen Yueyin was very satisfied and waited with Qing'er at the restaurant next door for Su Miao's good news.
At this moment, Su Miao was visiting such a place for the first time, and she couldn't help but go up to the second floor out of curiosity.
“Miss, Steward Liu from the Liu family also likes to come here. I found out that he calls out the name Shuhua every time he gets drunk,” Tao’er said in a low voice.
Su Miao's eyes darkened. "I reckon he'll be here tonight too."
Tao'er: "During this period, he would occasionally go to Liu Jiaojiao's courtyard in the middle of the night, holding a portrait in his hand, but he didn't do anything."
Hearing this, Su Miao felt even more strongly that there was something wrong with this person.
If Liu Jiaojiao could be caught cheating by Chen Yueyin, then it's impossible that Steward Liu wouldn't know...
Could it be... that he still likes Liu Jiaojiao?
But Butler Liu is quite old and doesn't seem like that kind of person.
After all, everyone in the manor said that Steward Liu had always been fond of a maidservant who served Lady Liu, because the two were from the same hometown.
But the villager contracted the disease and was sent to the village, where he died not long after.
The air was filled with joyful laughter, creating a lively atmosphere.
As soon as Su Miao reached the second floor, she heard the sound of a bow being drawn, a "whoosh".
The place, which was brightly lit, was plunged into darkness in an instant.
A commotion erupted around them.
But instead of being terrified by the darkness, people found it invigorating, making the atmosphere even more lively than before.
As Su Miao clutched the handkerchief in her hand and took a step back, she bumped into a solid chest.
The other person didn't let her go; instead, they grabbed her wrist.
She couldn't see the man's face clearly, but she knew that his arms were strong and powerful.
"Is he the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an?" Su Miao couldn't help but ask.
Because the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an also practiced martial arts for many years, he could be considered a half-military general.
The other person did not answer her question, but instead dragged her into the side room next door.
As soon as the door closed, Su Miao felt an overwhelming sense of oppression and suffocation, making it hard for her to breathe.
The surrounding air seemed to become scorching hot, with a strange ambiguity about it.
Su Miao instinctively reached out to touch it, but instead touched something firm yet soft.
She frowned and unconsciously pinched her forehead.
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