Chapter 170 Escape
Since the other party said so, she could only nod softly, but Shen Shuyao couldn't fall asleep for a while.
What's more, she was being held so tightly by the man.
Perhaps, they slept like this last night, but she fell asleep first, and now she was fully aware of everything.
What's more, there is something pressing against me from behind, what is that?
She just moved a little, and then she heard the other person whisper in her ear: "Aren't you going to sleep?"
The man's voice was hoarse, and his hot breath brushed against his cheek.
Chen Shuyao's breathing became lighter in an instant. As she was thinking in a daze, she felt the breathing of the person behind her gradually become calmer. In the end, she fell asleep herself.
When she woke up again, the sun was already setting. She looked to her side and the man was gone.
Chen Shuyao called Qiao Wei's name, and a few breaths later, two maids came in.
In the past, when she was in her boudoir, the servants around her could come and go freely in her bedroom.
Now that they are married, perhaps considering the inconvenience, they all waited outside on their own initiative.
"What time is it?" Chen Shuyao asked.
"It's around the end of the afternoon, young lady, are you going to set the table for dinner?" Huixiang asked.
Chen Shuyao was indeed hungry at this moment, but after a moment of silence, she still asked, "Where is he?"
"Miss, are you talking about the prince? I don't know either." Qiao Wei replied.
Then Nanny Zheng also came in. The old lady was old, and although she still worked in her room, Chen Shuyao tried her best to ask the maid to do many things.
Since her marriage was decided, the nanny seemed to have let go of a heavy burden in her heart, and now she looks much more relaxed.
Perhaps hearing her question, the nanny said, "Young lady, would you like to set up the dinner? Although I don't know where the prince has gone, I still think you should wait a little longer. If you're hungry, I'll go and ask the small kitchen at Yan Yu Hall to bring some snacks for you."
Shen Shuyao thought about it and nodded in agreement.
After Xiao Mo left Yan Yutang, he went to the martial arts training ground and was taking a bath now.
There are four beautiful maids in Mingzhe Hall. The eldest maid is named Zhichun, and the other three are Zhixia, Zhiqiu and Zhixue.
Zhichun is dignified, Zhixia is passionate, Zhiqiu is quiet, and Zhixue is cold. The four maids each have their own characteristics.
Xiao Mo usually did not let them serve him closely. Even for small matters like delivering clothes to the bathroom, he would arrange for a guard to guard the door, and the maid would deliver them, and then the guard at the door would take them inside.
After Zhixia handed the prince's clothes to the guard, she lingered outside, reluctant to leave.
In the end, she was pulled away by the head maid Zhichun.
"Why are you pulling me? I don't believe you don't have plans for the prince." Zhixia, who was dragged halfway, was unwilling to accept it and struggled to break free from the other person's hand.
Zhichun looked at her calmly. "What do I think? It's none of your business. But if you want to do anything, use your brain. The Crown Prince and the Young Madam are newlyweds. Even though you and I may be somewhat pretty, in the eyes of our master, we are nothing but rubble."
Zhixia's eyes turned red when she heard this, and she turned her face away and ignored him.
Zhichun looked back in the direction of Mingzhe Hall, and his eyes dimmed for a moment.
Wuying was standing on the eaves, watching and curling his lips in frustration.
Chen Shuyao from Yan Yutang waited for a while and then saw the prince coming.
He had changed his clothes at this time, and the scent of soap nuts from bathing seemed to still remain on his body.
Chen Shuyao looked up at the sky outside. Taking a shower at this time?
But she didn't say anything. Instead, she called her eldest cousin and asked, "Do you want to set the table now?"
Seeing that she was waiting obediently in the house, Xiao Mo smiled and said, "Go ahead!"
Then Madam Zheng ordered the maid to place the food that had been prepared long ago on the table: a dish of braised pork, a dish of steamed shad, a dish of roast goose, a dish of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, a dish of lamb bones in sauce, a dish of stir-fried spring bamboo shoots, and two bowls of rice.
Chen Shuyao had looked at the kitchen menu when she was helping the Duke's wife as a housekeeper, and today she instructed the small kitchen to cook according to the usual dishes from Mingzhe Hall.
Xiao Mo looked at the dishes in front of him, especially the braised pork, and couldn't help but frowning.
dislike?
The two of them finished their meal in silence. Chen Shuyao preferred steamed fish and spring bamboo shoots, but Xiao Mo's preference was unclear. He tried everything out of courtesy and used two bowls of rice.
Today was different from yesterday. After dinner, Chen Shuyao took her maid to take a walk in the yard.
As the sun sets, many peonies planted outside Yanyun Hall, red, pink, white... are in full bloom at this time.
Seeing that her master liked it, Huixiang quickly picked one to help her wear it in her hairpin. Chen Shuyao looked at the palm-sized flower and shook her head like a rattle.
Just looking at the maids' happy faces, she couldn't help but think of their marriages.
She was fourteen years old when she entered the Duke Cheng's Mansion. Qiao Wei was one year older than her, and now she is nineteen.
Even Huixiang was sixteen years old.
There are also Zi Su and Dong Qing, who were arranged by Xiao Mo. They are both sixteen years old. If they continue to follow her, how will they arrange their marriage in the future?
In addition to them, there was also Nanny Zheng. The old lady had saved a lot of money but was reluctant to spend it, and she still had hope in her heart that she would find her son.
But before this, Chen Shuyao herself lived a dependent life and didn't know how to help them.
When I arrived at the Shen Mansion, a marriage proposal suddenly came up. Now that the dust has finally settled, it's time to make plans for the people around me.
I may still need the help of the prince to find someone.
Just recalling what happened last night, Chen Shuyao was a little reluctant to go into the house.
She had already refused twice from morning to afternoon nap.
Now I finally understood what Xiao Jinshan meant by back pain.
As the sky darkened, Chen Shuyao was still lingering outside. Qiao Wei knew what was going on, but she didn't try to persuade her. Instead, she was patient and chatted with her master.
Chen Shuyao looked at her and asked, "Have you ever thought about getting married?"
Qiaowei was shocked. This was the first time that a girl took the initiative to talk to her about this issue.
She thought about it and was about to make an excuse when she saw that the lights in Yan Yutang had turned on.
The young man standing in front of the hall was looking over here.
"Master! The prince must be looking for you for something." Qiao Wei said immediately.
Chen Shuyao looked up and saw that the lantern under the corridor was shining on him, and he was surrounded by a halo that dazzled people's eyes. He looked like a noble young man.
He seemed to see her, but did not come over. Instead, he just looked at her for a moment and then went into the house.
Chen Shuyao was stunned for a moment, then turned around and saw that there was no one around her. The maids were scattered around the yard, walking towards Yan Yutang with guilty looks on their faces.
Chen Shuyao followed him somewhat angrily.
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