"What's wrong?"
A deep, resonant voice came from behind.
Liu Jiaojiao trembled slightly, her hands, hidden in her sleeves, clenched tightly. She took several deep breaths to calm herself before turning around.
Shen Changji had already changed his clothes. His dark robes made him appear even more composed and aloof. His deep eyes held endless darkness, like a whirlpool, and one couldn't help but be drawn into them if one looked at them for too long.
The more this happened, the more distressed she felt!
But on the surface, she didn't show much emotion.
"No...it's nothing." Liu Jiaojiao shook her head.
"Let's go then." Shen Changji turned around and walked out first.
"good……"
Liu Jiaojiao bit her lip and forced a smile, but she was already in a state of turmoil.
She couldn't help but turn back for one last look, suppressing the emotions in her eyes, and followed Shen Changji out.
Throughout the journey, Shen Changji sat opposite her. She didn't speak, and neither did the man.
Liu Jiaojiao felt even more disappointed.
It wasn't until they reached the gate of the Imperial Stud that Shen Changji spoke, "Take good care of yourself."
"Alright, Shen Lang too."
As she spoke, Liu Jiaojiao couldn't help but glance at Chen Changji a few more times before lifting the curtain and walking out.
Before she even entered the mansion gate, the long, silent carriage had already driven away.
A bitter smile appeared on Liu Jiaojiao's lips.
She walks so fast. Doesn't she have anything that this man likes about her?
Liu Jiaojiao reached up and touched her face, feeling very displeased.
"Miss, are you alright?"
Back in the house, Cui'er sensed that Liu Jiaojiao was acting strangely.
"It's okay, you don't need to come with me. I want to go for a walk by myself."
Liu Jiaojiao changed her clothes, took off the hairpin from her hair, and gave the order in a cold voice.
Cui'er dared not say more, because she felt that her young mistress was somewhat frightening.
His face, in particular, was filled with ferocity.
Cui'er shuddered as she thought about what Liu Jiaojiao had done before.
"When your mother asks, just say I'm tired and have already rested."
"But it's getting late, and Madam will probably bring the medicine over soon. Why don't you take it first, Miss, before you go out?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao's expression turned even colder, and she said unhappily, "Do I need to repeat myself? Or do I need to teach you how to do it?"
Medicine! More medicine!
She's been drinking it for so long... and she still can't stop!
This was like a thorn in her side!
Upon hearing Liu Jiaojiao's tone, Cui'er immediately became frightened.
"This servant dares not..."
The person who repeated the same words a second time last time has had their ear cut off.
Liu Jiaojiao took off her bracelet, threw it on the table with a "thud," glared at her, and then got up and left.
As soon as the person left, Cui'er took several deep breaths.
...
Liu Jiaojiao didn't return until almost midnight. As soon as she entered the door, Cui'er smelled the stench of blood mixed with alcohol.
The lady said that the young lady cannot drink alcohol...
Cui'er wanted to speak, but she was afraid of repeating what happened last time.
Liu Jiaojiao didn't take a bath. She simply wiped herself down and then threw her changed clothes to Cui'er.
"Take it to wash, make sure it's clean."
"good."
Seeing that Liu Jiaojiao's eyes and brows hinted at a hint of pleasure, but her face remained tense, Cui'er didn't dare to say anything and took her dress and went out.
Liu Jiaojiao quickly fell asleep.
Just as Cui'er was about to wash the dress, she noticed a patch of bright red on the hem, with scattered bloodstains around it.
Cui'er's hand trembled, she threw off her skirt, took a half step back, and her face was filled with fear.
...
Duke's Mansion
Su Miao sat by the window, eating the peaches that Tao'er had washed, her face full of contentment.
“Miss, you have no idea how frightened Master was by what you did last night. He said that if things continue like this, he won’t feel comfortable letting you stay in the Duke’s mansion any longer,” Tao’er said, tidying up Su Miao’s clothes.
Upon hearing this, Su Miao happened to have just eaten a grape. The sweet juice spread in her mouth, making her squint her eyes and put a few more into her mouth.
"What bloodshed hasn't he seen? I've come this far, and I won't give up so easily," Su Miao said firmly.
That sentence she said today, in particular, solidified her decision.
This man, Shen Changji, was reserved and restrained, never showing his emotions, making him difficult for her to understand.
But she will not allow Liu Jiaojiao to successfully marry Shen Changji.
Duchess of the State? By what right?
I bet Liu Jiaojiao saw the big gift I gave her in Shen Changji's study today, right?
Su Miao chuckled softly, raising her eyebrows and revealing a hint of playful coldness in her eyes.
"Miss, you!" Tao'er sighed, then said, "It's late, shall we go to bed?"
"Um."
She didn't sleep much last night, and she wasn't sleepy much during the day either. She is indeed quite tired now.
Tao'er tidied up quickly, helped Su Miao lower the curtains, blew out the lamp, and left.
Su Miao pulled the covers over herself, closed her eyes, and was gradually becoming sleepy when she felt a burning gaze fixed on her.
She turned around and looked over.
Although her face was obscured by the curtains, she recognized Shen Changji from his physique!
It's getting late, isn't it?
But this man appeared in her room without a sound...
Don't think I can't see you're insulting me.
A deep, resonant voice drifted out, particularly alluring in the dimly lit room.
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