Chapter 24 Chapter 24 The fragrance filled my heart
Shuyun was confused. The middle-aged woman looked unfamiliar. There were a few light spots on her face, her cheeks were sunken and thin, and her skin was rough, as if she had suffered a lot. However, she exuded a temperament that was inconsistent with her simple dress.
Shu Yun looked at Xiao Ye suspiciously and asked, "Brother, who is this?"
The woman was in a trance and suddenly grabbed Shuyun's hand, "Madam, have you forgotten me?"
She brought the swaddling clothes to Shuyun, "Here is the girl."
The swaddling clothes were empty. The woman froze in shock. She frantically searched for the baby in the swaddling clothes, muttering to herself, "Where's the girl? Where did she go?"
"The girl is missing!"
"They...they kidnapped the girl?!"
The woman's eyes widened, her mind in disarray. She glanced at Shu Yun, then pushed her hand away in panic, took a big step back, and shook her head, saying, "You are not the Madam, not..."
The woman turned and ran away, hiding in fear behind the pillars of the corridor, crouching down and curling up into a ball.
"Take her back to the house." Xiao Ye ordered the maid in the house.
Several maids took away the mentally ill crazy woman. Shuyun was puzzled and wondered why they called her Madam?
"Let's go back home."
Xiao Ye took the lead and had no intention of telling Shu Yun the woman's identity.
Shu Yun followed Xiao Ye and looked back at the strange woman who was taken away, curious about her identity.
The carriage was driving on the street, and Shuyun was very nervous. In the past, when they rode in the same carriage, they sat facing each other, but now Xiao Ye was sitting next to her, his breath lingering in her nostrils, enveloping her.
Shuyun felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. She reached behind her back and rubbed her sore and uncomfortable lower back.
The man's hand suddenly reached out and landed on the place where she was rubbing her waist. Shuyun stiffened her body and her eyelashes trembled slightly.
"Back pain?" Xiao Ye asked.
Shuyun nodded embarrassedly and wanted to stroke his hand, but the arm around her waist suddenly exerted force and pulled her towards him.
Xiao Ye put his arm around her waist and leaned against her in a very intimate manner.
In Shuyun's opinion, this was more like a couple with an intimate relationship, but they were not. She felt ashamed and humiliated.
Xiao Ye gently rubbed her aching waist. Shu Yun couldn't break free and was held in his strong arms. She obeyed him and leaned on his arms.
The warmth from the man's palm passed through her skirt and reached her waist, becoming hotter and hotter.
"According to the date, the love poison attacks once every ten days." Xiao Ye held her slender waist, which was so thin that it could be held in one hand, and said, "In another nine days, my sister will suffer the pain of the poison again."
Shuyun was frightened, her face turned pale, her legs couldn't help but close together, and the redness at the base of her ears gradually spread to her pale cheeks.
She didn't want to get involved with Xiao Ye in this matter, but once the love poison took effect, she was out of control. She didn't even know how she ran to Yan Fuju to find him last night.
Xiao Ye said, "That evening, when we had dinner at Yanfu Residence, I dismissed the servants."
Shu Yun lowered her head and did not respond to him, struggling internally.
Xiao Ye said with a half-smile, "Sister, do you have any other choice?"
Shu Yun had no choice but to lower her head and nod. Now she was alone and helpless in the Marquis's Mansion. She couldn't argue with him. She had to keep a good relationship with him as before. "Only my brother can help me."
Xiao Ye lowered his eyes to look at her. She was always so well-behaved, but when she became stubborn, no one could stop her. He gently rubbed her aching waist, took her in his arms, and said softly, "Brother will help Yun'er, always."
Xiao Ye held Shu Yun's slender waist. Shu Yun didn't dare to move and clenched her hands on her knees. He was really good at hiding his thoughts, so much so that she only discovered his true face recently.
The carriage stopped outside the Marquis' Mansion. Xiao Ye let go of his hand and sat upright, his usual pure and unselfish self.
Xiao Ye lifted the curtain, bent down and went out first. A fresh breath blew over, and Shu Yun's mind was in a mess. She slowly stood up, bent down and left the car.
Xiao Ye stood beside the carriage waiting for her, extending his big hand towards her. Shu Yun paused and placed her hand on the man's. He immediately held it and helped her get off the carriage.
In the eyes of others, they would only think that the brother and sister have a deep affection for each other.
Shu Yun stopped, pulled her hand out of his palm, put it into her sleeve, and wiped it hard where he couldn't see.
Xiao Ye chuckled and entered the Marquis' Mansion. Shu Yun followed him and headed east.
Xiao Shuzhen was dressed up pretty and was about to leave the house when she saw two figures walking away in the corridor, one in front and one behind. She frowned in displeasure.
At this time, the two had already left the house and returned. Shuyun was not accompanied by even a maid, and she was not holding anything in her hands. She followed Xiao Ye obediently.
A few days ago, Shuyun was invited to visit the King of Huainan's farm in the suburbs of Beijing. It is said to be warm in winter and cool in summer, making it a good place to escape the summer heat and soak in hot springs.
Not only that, Xiao Ye also went to Zhuangzi, and the two returned to the marquis's mansion together.
The future of the Marquis' Mansion would be run by Xiao Ye. However, even though she was also his father's child, Xiao Ye treated her with exceptional coldness, not caring about the brother-sister relationship at all. Instead, he openly favored Shu Yun.
This fake daughter who impersonated someone else and enjoyed wealth and glory for sixteen years.
The more Xiao Shuzhen thought about it, the angrier she became. Everything Shuyun had should have been hers. It was because of her good relationship with the Prince of Huainan and her deep affection with her elder brother. But after the exchange, all the benefits went to Shuyun.
Xiao Shuzhen's nails dug deep into the flesh, preventing Shuyun from getting what she wanted.
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That day, Shuyun went to Yunshuang Pavilion and wore the tongcao flower hairpin that Lin Yunxi gave her in her hair. Several peach blossoms clustered together, looking lifelike.
Xiao Ye was on duty and not at home, but his personal bodyguard Fu Feng followed Shu Yun out of the mansion.
Because the Tian family had been harassing Shuyun before, Fufeng was ordered by Xiao Ye to protect her safety. This was the case on the surface, but Shuyun knew that these were just his spies.
Shuyun was helped down from the carriage by Qiongzhi and said to Fufeng, "Wait here for me. I'll go pick out some cosmetics."
Fu Feng received the order and stayed beside the carriage with the coachman.
Here, the sun is shining brightly, but there is a dark cloud floating in the distance, and I don’t know when the rain will fall.
Yunshuang Pavilion was doing a booming business. Several girls were choosing rouge and powder in the lobby. Shuang Niang was on the other side of the screen, trying the scent of incense on the girls.
Shuyun didn't bother her. She picked out a lip balm color she liked, went up to the attic, and waited in the cubicle where she usually sat until Shuangniang finished her work.
There was a mirror in the cubicle. Shuyun wiped off her lipstick and changed to a new color.
After a long time, the door of the compartment opened and Shuang Niang came in with a box in her arms. "You're so busy. It was the waiter who told me you went up to the attic. Sorry for the long wait."
"Yunshuang Pavilion is doing a booming business, I'm very happy." Shuyun said with a smile, motioning Qiongzhi to go outside.
Shuang Niang sat down and handed the box of silver to Shu Yun. "Last month's dividend, one hundred and fifteen taels of silver."
"This is the account book." Shuang Niang took out the account book and showed it to Shu Yun.
"I believe you." Shuyun returned the account book to Shuangniang without flipping through it.
Yunshuang Pavilion's business was booming, and she and Lin Yunxi would receive dividends every month. However, Shu Yunde's previous dividends, along with her monthly salary, were taken back by Wang Huilan.
Shuyun counted the silver in the box and put it away.
Shuyun felt that this money was not enough. She had seen how poor Shuangniang was. If she escaped, she would not be able to move forward in a foreign land without enough silver. She needed a lot of money so that her life would not be tight after her escape.
As soon as Shuang Niang came in, she was attracted by the flower hairpin in Shu Yun's hair. Her eyes lit up and she gave away her share of the profits. "This tongcao flower hair ornament is exquisite. Yun'er is more beautiful than the flowers today. She is so charming and pretty that I can't help but look away."
Shuyun was thin-skinned, her ears gradually turned red, and she glared at her.
Shuyun took down the tongcao flower hairpin and said, "It's recorded in the 'Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica': tongtuo wood grows on the sides of mountains. Its leaves resemble radix scutellariae, but with a pulp in the center. They are light, white, and lovely, and women use them as ornaments. I'm planning to learn how to make them. If our Yunshuang Pavilion also sells them, I can make small ones into hairpins and large ones into vases. My business will definitely take off."
Shuang Niang took the hairpin in her palm and said, "This is a tongcao flower. My family's fallen man once gave me one. It's beautiful and exquisite! But I heard it's complicated to make."
Shu Yun seized every opportunity to make money and asked, "Shuang Niang, do you know how?"
Shuang Niang shook her head and said dejectedly, "As for craftsmanship, I don't have any, but I heard someone mention it when I was in Gusu City before."
Shuang Niang noticed something was wrong with her, pinned a tongcao flower in Shuyun's hair, and asked, "Yun'er, have you run into any difficulties recently? Are you in urgent need of money?"
Shu Yun shook her head and would not tell anyone about this. "No, the expenses in the mansion are the same as before. I have been free recently and saw that the tongcao flowers are beautiful, so I wanted to learn how to do it."
She smiled and said, "I receive the monthly allowance from the government office, plus the dividends from your place, so I'm not short of money."
Frost Lady nodded when she heard this. "That's good. If you have any difficulties, don't be shy and tell me. I will definitely help if I can."
Shuyun felt warm in her heart, "Thank you."
Shuang Niang patted Shu Yun's hand and said, "We are all friends. When I was down and out, I was lucky to have you and Yun Xi to help me, otherwise I would probably be dead."
Shu Yunhui held her hand and felt comforted.
After sitting in the attic for a while, Shuyun was about to leave when dark clouds rolled in and it suddenly started raining outside. The raindrops fell with a loud noise.
Shuyun stayed in the attic for a while, planning to wait until the rain stopped before leaving. Shuangniang went downstairs to do something.
The window was open, and Shuyun leaned against it to watch the rain. Dark clouds drifted in, and the rain came suddenly. Pedestrians without umbrellas ran with their heads covered, while others took shelter in the streets.
A puppy was caught in the rain and was hiding everywhere. It didn't dare to go to a crowded place, so it could only hide next to a big vat that was broken into two pieces.
Shuyun was about to ask Qiongzhi to bring an umbrella when a carriage came in the rain and suddenly stopped, blocking her view.
The man got out of the carriage and walked towards the big vat with an umbrella. He squatted down and picked up the puppy that was wet in the rain.
When the man turned around, Shuyun saw clearly that it was Liang Meng.
Liang Meng held an umbrella in one hand and a curled-up puppy in the other, and their eyes met.
He stood in the rain with an umbrella, looking at the girl in the window.
Raindrops fell on his cheeks, the wind blew his clothes, and his heart beat fast.
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Yunshuang Pavilion, attic.
The puppy, wet from the rain, lay on the table, shivering. Liang Meng felt a little uneasy. "I didn't expect to meet Miss Yun here."
He glanced out the window and said, "The clouds and rain came and went so quickly. I reckon it'll stop in another stick of incense."
Shu Yun nodded slightly, her voice soft, "This rain came just in time, but it caught us off guard."
Noticing the puppy shivering beside the table, Shuyun's eyes showed pity.
Liang Meng picked up the shivering puppy, placed it on his lap, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the puppy.
Shuyun saw it, her eyes softened, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
When Liang Meng looked up, Shu Yun's face caught his eye. His heart was pounding and he was stunned for a long time.
Liang Meng's eyes dodged, and he hugged the poor puppy and explained, "Excuse me, Miss Yun, this poor puppy caught in the rain is so pitiful. I saw it shivering and I really couldn't bear it."
Shu Yun smiled lightly, "Master Liang is kind-hearted. I was just about to ask my maid to prepare an umbrella, but Master Liang got there first."
“No, no.”
Liang Meng's ears felt slightly hot, and the words came out of his mouth in embarrassment.
Shuyun was stunned, and suddenly felt that he was an interesting person, with a bit of a silly feeling.
The puppy jumped off Liang Meng's legs and lay quietly under the table.
A strand of hair fell down, Shuyun tucked it behind her ear, and subconsciously touched the hairpin in her hair.
Liang Meng: "Miss Yun is wearing a tongcao flower?"
Shuyun was surprised and nodded, having forgotten that the man in front of her was from Yangzhou.
She said, "I've heard that Yangzhou is prosperous and the most prosperous city in the world. Among all the Yangzhou scenery, I'm particularly interested in the tongcao flowers."
Shu Yun's expression darkened a bit. "It's a pity that my brother at home is watching me closely. I can't leave Beijing casually, otherwise I really would have gone to Yangzhou to take a look."
Liang Meng said, "You don't have to go to Yangzhou. I know an old man who knows this craft. He lives in the laundry lane in Yonghefang. He is a Beijing native who settled in Yangzhou. He left Yangzhou and returned to the capital a few years ago. I have a good relationship with him, but he has a strange temper."
Shu Yun's eyes lit up, "I want to visit him, and I would like to ask Sir Liang to help introduce me."
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After the rain, the sky cleared, and the wheels rolled through the mud as two carriages stopped in the laundry lane.
At the end of the alley, a door was closed. Liang Meng knocked on the door, and after a long time, intermittent footsteps could be heard.
After a while, the door opened and a lame middle-aged man stuck his head out. He had gray hair, raised eyebrows, and looked difficult to get along with. When he saw that it was Liang Meng, his expression softened, but he still exuded an aloof and indifferent air.
He looked at the girl behind Yan Liangmeng and asked, "Who is this?"
Liang Meng: "Uncle Liu, let's go in and talk."
"Close the door."
Liu Bo let the two of them in and limped towards the main room with his crutches.
Shuyun followed Liang Meng. The house was not big, with an entrance and an exit, and only the size of a palm. There were flowers and trees in the yard, and the flowers and plants were well taken care of, but it was extremely deserted, as if only Uncle Liu lived there.
The main room is decorated in a simple and elegant style, with several wood carvings placed in an orderly manner on the long table.
Uncle Liu put down his cane and sat down. "Our house is simple, so please sit wherever you like."
Shu Yun bowed, her eyes bright and clear, and said, "I have long admired Liu Botong's unique skills in flowers and plants, and I want to learn from you. Don't look down on my thin figure, I can endure hardships."
Uncle Liu looked at Liang Meng, "Did you tell this girl?"
Shu Yun heard his bad tone and was worried that Uncle Liu would vent his anger on Liang Meng, so she said, "I heard Lord Liang mention you, so I asked him to introduce you. Lord Liang couldn't refuse, so he brought me here."
"My little girl Shuyun is... the adopted daughter of Marquis Anlu."
Uncle Liu frowned, his face darkening. Without waiting for her to finish her words, he said coldly, "Go back, young lady. My temple is too small to accommodate the huge Buddha statue in your mansion."
Uncle Liu picked up his crutch and drove Shuyun and Liang Meng out like a lit firecracker.
The door slammed shut, and the weeds beside the steps swayed in the wind.
Shuyun was embarrassed and looked at the closed door at a loss.
Liang Meng also didn't know that Uncle Liu was so upset when he heard about Anlu Hou, so he comforted him, "Uncle Liu has a strange temper, Miss Yun, don't take it to heart."
Shuyun shook her head. "That's not necessary. Uncle Liu is angry, and I'm afraid he's already taken his anger out on Lord Liang because of me."
It seems that Uncle Liu has a grudge against the Marquis's Mansion.
Shu Yun bowed to Liang Meng and said, "I'm really sorry for what happened today."
Liang Meng waved his hands repeatedly, "Miss Yun, don't say that. I was the one who wanted to bring you here."
Shuyun glanced at the closed door, decided not to bother herself any more, and left in a lack of interest.
When I was almost at the alley entrance, I heard a voice behind me.
"Come in if you want to learn."
Shuyun stopped and suspected for a moment that she had heard it wrong. She turned around and saw that the door had been opened at some point. Uncle Liu was standing at the door. He glanced at her and walked back into the house with his crutches.
Shuyun smiled happily and turned back.
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As the sun sets, the sunset glows brilliantly, the gilded light falls on the upturned eaves, and the surface of the pond shimmers.
Shuyun sat at the long table by the windowsill, took off the hairpin in her hair, and held it in her palm to look at it carefully.
The pink petals were a thin layer, and Shuyun touched them carefully, fearing that they would be broken. The stamens made the petals even more lifelike.
Shu Yun raised her lips and smiled. Uncle Liu had a strange temper. Although he had not yet planned to accept her as his apprentice, after trying out her handicraft today, he would let her go tomorrow.
A shadow was cast outside the window, blocking most of the light. The scent of white orchid incense lingered in her nostrils. Shuyun was suddenly startled and looked up stiffly.
Xiao Ye stopped by the window outside the house. He had his back to the light, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched his tall shadow long and slender. His body was majestic, and his pair of cold eyes were slightly narrowed as he looked down at her.
"Sister, what are you doing in the laundry lane today?"
Shuyun's heart skipped a beat and she felt vaguely uneasy. Xiao Ye kept looking at her with a hint of anger, as if he could easily see through her thoughts.
Shuyun stood up with a smile, holding the tongcao flower hairpin and handed it over, "Brother, look, what a beautiful hairpin, Sister Lin gave it to me."
She sighed, "It's a pity there's only one. I heard there's someone in Washing Lane who knows this craft, so I went to visit him."
Shu Yun put the flower hairpin in her hair and adjusted her hair. She liked the look of the hairpin very much. Without letting him get suspicious, she asked, "Brother, does it look good like this?"
She lowered her head slightly and her voice was sweet.
Xiao Ye reached out and gently stroked her hair, "Sister, you look beautiful no matter what."
Her face is like a lotus, and she is more beautiful than the flower.
Shuyun resisted the urge to retreat and let him touch her hair. The man's fingertips slid down and gathered the loose hair from her forehead.
Shuyun's eyelashes trembled slightly.
Xiao Ye placed his bony fingers on Shu Yun's chin and lifted it slightly.
He didn't retract his fingers, forcing her to look up at him, and said coldly, "Sister, you only met Liang Meng once, but you had such a pleasant conversation with him, and he even sent you back to the Marquis' Mansion before leaving."
Xiao Ye chuckled and said slowly, "Sister, what are you planning?"
The setting sun reflected his figure, his stern face half hidden in the shadows. Shu Yun stiffened her neck, feeling frightened, but still managed a smile. "It was thanks to Lord Liang's help that Yun Er was able to find a craftsman who could make paper flowers."
"Yun'er wants to make a beautiful hairpin by herself, but brother won't even allow her to do that?" Shuyun bit her lip and lowered her eyelids, feeling aggrieved. Her eyes slowly turned red.
"When did my brother say no?" Xiao Ye held her face and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips.
He lowered his head. Through the window, the two faces were close together. The fine hairs on the cheeks were clearly visible, and the girl's sweet fragrance filled his air.
Xiao Ye's throat moved, and the face close to him was uneasy. The girl's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she held her breath in fear.
Leaning down, getting a little closer, Xiao Ye's lips fell on her tearful eyes, his lips were wet, and he tasted salty and sweet.
Xiao Ye raised his eyes slightly, his nose brushing against her eyelashes, and put his lips beside her ear, saying slowly, "I hope you don't have any other ideas."
Shu Yun's whole body was tense, and the cold chill spread throughout her body with his breath.
Xiao Ye gently stroked the tongcao flower hairpin in her hair, glanced at her, and left the window.
Shuyun's legs went weak and she fell down, but she managed to hold on to the table with her hands to avoid falling.
She sat down weakly, bit her lip, and sobbed over the desk.
The delicate body trembled, helpless and pitiful.
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Wearing clanging armor, Xiao Ye led a group of elite Yulin troops to patrol the streets, patrolling several streets outside the Huainan Palace and conducting routine searches of passing vehicles.
Li Ce went out carrying a golden bird cage and saw several Yulin soldiers at the entrance of the alley. He frowned and was very displeased.
Xiao Ye walked alone towards the Huainan Palace. The man was wearing armor, holding the hilt of the sword at his waist with a big hand, and his brows were cold and hard.
Li Ce lost interest in leaving the palace. He handed the birdcage to his bodyguard and returned to the palace. He asked Xiao Ye, "What does this mean? I woke up so early in the morning and the situation in the capital has changed?"
The King of Huainan was far away in his fiefdom, and Li Ce was the only one in the huge palace.
"Lately, public security in the capital has been lax, and some people from the Miao border have caused trouble. I have been ordered to strengthen patrols around the residences of the nobles to prevent thugs."
Xiao Ye's eyes were sharp as he surveyed the mansion. He then looked at Li Ce and asked coldly, "Sir, have you seen anyone suspicious recently?"
Li Ce reached out and shook his head, "No."
Xiao Ye rubbed the hilt of the sword at his waist. "In such a huge palace, with only the prince living there, it's easy to hide people."
"What the General of the Central Army is saying is that there is someone hiding in my house?"
Li Ce frowned and reached for the folding fan at his waist, but found nothing. Then, remembering that he hadn't brought any fan with him today, he suddenly hugged Xiao Ye's arm and said jokingly, "You have to explain to me clearly. Where did I hide someone? Who did I hide?"
Li Ce was throwing a tantrum and had no image at all. After being pushed aside by Xiao Ye, he simply sat down and hugged Xiao Ye's legs.
Li Ce muttered, "I wanted to be friends with you, but you actually suspected that I was hiding a bad guy. Miss Yun and I have a deep friendship and are good friends who know each other well."
Xiao Ye shook his legs, and Li Ce hugged him tighter and tighter.
Xiao Ye: "Miss Lin, why are you here?"
Li Ce immediately let go, stood up from the ground, quickly straightened his clothes, turned around with a smile, and said, "My feet slipped and I sat on the ground, Miss Lin..."
There was no sign of Lin Yunxi behind him at all.
Li Ce was furious, "You are so good, Xiao Ye, you lied to me!"
Xiao Ye asked with a half-smile, "Does the prince really consider Yun'er a friend?"
Xiao Ye placed his hand on Li Ce's shoulder, patted it firmly, and said, "Your Highness is a precious treasure. It is my duty to patrol the streets and maintain law and order in the capital. If there is any unusual movement in the Huainan Palace, please notify the Yulin Army immediately to avoid accidental injuries."
Xiao Ye slowly scanned the quiet garden, then turned and left.
Xiao Ye's figure disappeared in the corridor. Li Ce turned around, his face suddenly changed, and his eyes became gloomy and cruel in an instant.
Li Ce entered the house, and the Miao woman followed him in, asking, "Master, what should we do now? Do you want me to remove the poison?"
Li Ce looked at the dazzling sun outside the house, picked up the folding fan on the table and turned it in his hands.
"No, wait a moment."
"You'll be staying in the mansion for the time being," Li Ce said, glancing at her foreign attire. "Don't wear this dress anymore. Ask the maid to get you a new one, and don't wear those jingling silver jewelry."
Marquis's Mansion, Yan Fu's Residence.
Xiao Ye returned from his shift and washed his hands in a basin of water. Biluo entered the room and reported, "Liang Meng sent Miss Yun back home again today. The old lady is aware of this and has summoned Miss Yun to Shou'an Hall."
Xiao Ye paused while washing his hands and frowned unhappily.
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Shou'an Hall.
Madam Cui looked at the graceful young woman sitting in the room and said, "It was the same person who brought you back yesterday, right?"
Shu Yun's cheeks felt a little hot, and she nodded embarrassedly, "It was him. Since it was on the way, Lord Liang sent me to the gate of the Marquis' Mansion."
Old Master Cui asked, "Master Liang? Whose family is he from?"
"The new water minister appointed by the Ministry of Works is Liang Meng, from Yangzhou."
Shuyun added, "My brother recommended him to His Majesty. I met him once when Lord Liang came to visit my brother at the mansion that day."
Mrs. Cui smiled kindly and teased her, "It's fate, it's destiny. When fate comes, it can't be stopped."
Shuyun was stunned and lowered her head in embarrassment.
Madam Cui asked, "Ms. Yun, what do you think of this Lord Liang?"
Shuyun was surprised, her mind suddenly went blank, her lips opened but she didn't say anything for a long time.
Mrs. Cui dismissed her attendants, and Nanny You led the maids out of the room.
Madam Cui looked at Shuyun and said kindly, "It's okay. Just talk to grandma and treat it as a heart-to-heart talk."
Shuyun thought about it and felt that this might be the fastest way to escape from Xiao Ye.
After a moment of silence, Shu Yun said, "Lord Liang is kind-hearted and upright. I think he is a very good person."
Mrs. Cui smiled and nodded, then picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Steady footsteps suddenly sounded, and Xiao Ye appeared in the room. "What are grandma and sister talking about?"
The expression on Shuyun's face froze.
Xiao Ye had come to Old Madam Cui and said, "Greetings, Grandmother."
Mrs. Cui was surprised and asked, "Why do you think of Grandmother now?"
Xiao Ye said, "My grandson recently got a new set of pens and ink. Grandma practices calligraphy in her free time, which is just right for her to pass the time."
Biluo came into the room and presented a set of writing brushes and ink.
Old Madam Cui's eyebrows moved slightly, her expression was gloomy and unclear, and she looked at Xiao Ye a few times.
"The writing brush and ink are good." Old Lady Cui smiled and called Nanny You over, asking her to put the things on the desk.
Biluo gave the pen and ink and left the house with Nanny You.
Here, Xiao Ye turned around and looked at Shu Yun with deep eyes, "Sister Yun is also in Shou'an Hall, what a coincidence."
Shuyun held the round fan tightly, her palms covered with cold sweat. She stood up, greeted everyone, and lowered her head to sit back in the chair.
Xiao Ye smiled faintly, lifted his robe, and sat down on the chair opposite Shu Yun.
Nanny looked at the tea, and Xiao Ye took a sip and said, "What are Grandmother and Sister talking about? They look so happy."
"I asked you to help Yun find a husband, but it turns out he's so close right now," Old Madam Cui said with a smile. "Liang Meng, the doctor from the Water Department, your sister thinks he's a good man. Grandmother just found out it was you who recommended him. So, naturally, he can't make a mistake."
Xiao Ye put down the teacup and looked up at Shu Yun, "So, Sister Yun is interested in Liang Meng?"
The man sat upright, a faint smile on his lips, looking like a concerned brother. But as Shuyun watched, the half-smile gradually changed its meaning, taking on a sinister and paranoid meaning of terror, and carrying a hint of warning to her.
The air around them became quiet. Shu Yun was terrified and lowered her head to avoid the man's gaze.
Shu Yun disobeyed his opinion, but still nodded, "Yun'er's marriage is up to Grandmother."
Xiao Ye's face was calm, and he smiled faintly. He pressed his thumb hard with the hand hanging on his knee, and the knuckles turned white.
When I came out of Shou'an Hall, it was already sunset and the bright crescent moon hung on the willow branches.
Shu Yun followed Xiao Ye slowly, but he seemed to have noticed something and took smaller steps, now walking side by side with her.
On the way back to the East Courtyard, Shuyun's heart was in her throat. The calmer he was and the more he endured not to lose his temper, the more uneasy she felt.
As they passed the porch, Xiao Ye suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into the porch, catching Shuyun off guard.
The door slammed shut, bringing a gust of wind that blew her skirt. Shuyun was held down by him with her hands pressed against the door.
Xiao Ye spread his legs, wrapped his arms around her petite body, and leaned over to look at her.
A face was very close to her, with a tall nose almost touching hers. Shuyun held her breath, feeling terrified. Her struggling wrist was held down by a big hand, and she could not move.
Xiao Ye held her waist firmly against the door panel, "Sister, you are really good."
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The author has something to say: Note: Tongtuo wood, grows on the side of the mountain; the leaves are like radix ophiopogonis, with a pulp in the center, light white and lovely, used by female workers as ornaments - from "Compendium of Materia Medica"
Let's rank them again: 1. Even if the real daughter hadn't been exchanged, she wouldn't have a happy life in the Marquis' Mansion. The male protagonist hates her, and the Marquis of Anlu won't treat the real daughter like he does the female protagonist (the Marquis of Anlu will be back in Beijing soon)
2. Li Ce was sent to the capital as a hostage by the King of Huainan when he was young. He pretended to be a pig and ate the tiger. He was very cunning, but he really liked Lin Yunxi.
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