The seats on the bus were shaped like the Chinese character "冂" and were incredibly spacious. There was also a small table in the middle with tea and some delicate snacks on it.
Xiao Yan sat on the left side of the car, directly opposite the door, with a large space on the right that could even accommodate two or three more people.
Shen Qiyin didn't notice and sat directly on the left side of the car, near the door, right across from Xiao Yan, maintaining the furthest distance they could keep in the space.
He always acted as if he didn't want to get close to anyone, whether they were strangers or acquaintances, so how could she be so tactless as to approach him?
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan's pale lips pressed into a thin line, and his hands resting on his knees involuntarily clenched.
The atmosphere in the carriage was somewhat tense.
Shen Qiyin sensed something and immediately said, "I am deeply grateful to you, sir, for what happened today."
Xiao Yan looked at her, his expression unreadable, and said, "You're being too modest."
"Hmm..." Was he implying something to her?
"I'm sure you've already seen through my little tricks, but it wasn't me who provoked him. It was that scoundrel Song Huai who bullied my junior brother for no reason. I couldn't do anything to him because of his status as a young master of a marquis's mansion, so I resorted to this tactic."
Why are you telling me all this?
"I am utterly loyal to you, my lord, and I have no secrets from you whatsoever!"
When Shen Qiyin said this, her face was sincere, and his image was reflected in her clear eyes, as if only his image existed in them.
But Xiao Yan felt that something was not quite right.
She has no problem being completely open with herself, but is it really appropriate to describe them as "utterly loyal and devoted"?
Shen Qiyin leaned forward and called out to him, "My lord?"
Why aren't you saying anything?
Is this an overstatement of loyalty?
Xiao Yan snapped out of his daze and pushed the plates of pastries on the small table in front of her: "Try some."
"These are pastries from Dongyuelou. I didn't know which ones you liked, so I bought a little of each."
"Thank you, sir, but I've never eaten this before."
Shen Xiyin said it casually and did not evoke any pity or sympathy, but after listening to it, Xiao Yan remained silent for a moment before saying, "If you like to eat it, I will have someone buy it for you every day."
"Huh?" Shen Qiyin paused in her chewing.
"If you don't like it, I'll bring some pastries from the imperial kitchen for you to try next time."
Shen Qiyin suddenly realized, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and she exclaimed sincerely, "My lord treats those around him so well..."
Xiao Yan remained silent.
That strange feeling came back again.
She sensed that he was being kind to her, but the words sounded somewhat awkward.
Seeing that Shen Qiyin ate two pieces and then stopped, Xiao Yan knew that she must want to save some for Ren Dong, so he patted the food box next to him and said, "That girl's portion is here, you can eat yours."
"For honeysuckle?!"
"Um."
Xiong Lu said that the girl was like a glutton, with an appetite even greater than his, so he specially bought two extra portions.
Shen Xiyin said happily, "Thank you, sir!"
She was quite willing to be loyal to such a thoughtful and meticulous superior!
The two didn't say anything more on the rest of the journey.
I indulge in eating and drinking.
Xiao Yan took a look.
When they returned to the Shen family, Madam Shen and the others also received the news and learned about what had happened at Guangrentang. However, no one cared about Shen Qiyin's health, fearing that this would offend the Marquis of Jianning's mansion.
But the truth is quite the opposite.
The Marquis of Jianning's mansion was also afraid of offending Shen Qiyin.
Xiao Yan knocked out Song Huai's front teeth in public today, which is tantamount to making it clear that anyone who dares to make things difficult for Shen Qiyin or Guangrentang is going against Xiao Yan and the Thousand Eagle Guard!
On the other hand, when Marquis Wu'an heard that Shen Qiyin had been forced to take poison by Song Huai and almost died, his anger flared up instantly!
Lord Wei was known throughout the capital for his recklessness.
Back then, just because the Fourth Prince was playing with his daughter's urine and mud, he even chased him to the Imperial Study and, in front of His Majesty, pulled down the Fourth Prince's pants and spanked him.
He even dared to beat a prince, so why would he be afraid of Song Huai!
He immediately grabbed his stick and headed out the door, rushing towards the Marquis of Jianning's residence.
Whether Marquis Wu'an's actions were entirely out of concern for Wei Heng's health, or also intended to support Shen Qiyin and the others, remains unknown.
However, when facing Marquis Jianning, he said, "The whole capital knows that I invited the Shen family girl to treat my son, but your son is so good that he actually tried to kill that miracle doctor!"
"Is he trying to kill that girl? I think he wants my son dead!"
"If you don't give me an explanation today, we're going to the palace to find His Majesty! We'll ask His Majesty to settle this matter!"
What could Marquis Jianning say? He could only apologize profusely and then hurriedly summoned Song Huai.
Song Huai had just stopped the bleeding from his mouth and was still speaking with a lisp when he was summoned to kneel down and beg for forgiveness from Marquis Wu'an.
Marquis Jianning was angry that he had caused trouble, so he personally picked up a stick and gave him a good beating.
Finally, it was Marquis Wu'an who spoke up to stop him: "Hey, hey, Old Song, that's enough."
"I have a son too. Put yourself in my shoes, what father would be willing to hit him?"
Song Huai was in so much pain he could barely breathe. Hearing this, he thought he was finally saved, but then he heard Marquis Wu'an say in a voice as if tearing silk, "You rest, I'll do the beating for you!"
Marquis Jianning: "..."
Song Huai: "..."
Marquis Wu'an was a martial artist; with that blow, not to mention what happened to Song Huai, the stick broke instantly!
Then, following his earlier act of "spanking the prince's buttocks," Marquis Wu'an, Wei Xi, once again became famous in one battle.
Of course, I didn't see these things with my own eyes; I only heard about them.
Dafu was speaking with great enthusiasm, when suddenly a maid came to report: "Second Miss!"
"Someone from the Marquis of Jianning's residence has arrived. The lady wants you to go and see them quickly."
"What are they doing here..." Shen Qiyin was a little confused for a moment: "Do you know who they are?"
"She claimed to be the daughter of the Marquis of Jianning."
Chen Xiyin was slightly taken aback.
Song Lanyan...
They had met briefly at the entrance of Qiying Pavilion that day, but they didn't know why she was here today.
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