Because they were too far apart, Shen Tangning couldn't hear the conversation on the other end, but the two people's actions were clear to her.
"She actually made Ah Ci shine her shoes? How dare she humiliate him like that!"
Her younger brother had never suffered any hardship since childhood; when had he ever been subjected to such humiliation?
She thinks Yun'an is worthy?!
A sudden storm brewed in his eyes. Just as Shen Tangning was about to rush over to stop him, Chi Yan quickly pulled her back, his expression grave: "Calm down!"
"How can I remain calm at a time like this?" She suddenly raised her head, her eyes burning with anger, as if they could scorch a person to death.
Perhaps it was the first time he had seen her like this, he was stunned for a moment, then pursed his lips helplessly: "Look over there."
Shen Tangning's eyes still held a coldness as she looked in the direction he pointed, her gaze lingering for a moment.
Not far away, a man stood in front of a stall, seemingly glancing in the direction of Yun An and Shen Ci. He was fair-skinned and beardless, with such distinctive features...
"Is he from the palace?"
Her eyes darkened.
Such facial features, along with some habitual little gestures, clearly indicate that he is an eunuch in the palace.
Chi Yan lowered his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "I have been watching him for a long time. I saw that he was always following Yun An. He is clearly someone sent by His Majesty."
He glanced at Shen Tangning, his tone disapproving, "If you go there at this time, aren't you just offering yourself up? You might even get yourself into trouble! Besides..."
He paused, his eyes filled with complex emotions, "Believe me, Shen Ci wouldn't want to see you at this time."
Boys of this age have a strong sense of self-esteem, and Shen Ci is an outstanding one. Would he want his sister to see him in such a disheveled state?
Obviously, the answer is no.
Her appearance at this moment will only make him more embarrassed.
Shen Tangning froze; she hadn't considered this aspect at all.
Chi Yan was filled with mixed feelings: "Since he chose to endure, it proves that he has his own judgment. He doesn't want to always stand behind you and be protected by you."
He used to think, like Tang Ning, that his brother-in-law was not very steady, but after working together for a while, he realized that Shen Ci had grown a lot.
He took his sister's words to heart and tried his best to make changes.
Chi Yan sighed, "Ah Ning, isn't excessive protection a shackle for him? Haven't you always hoped he could grow up?"
Shen Tangning was speechless, as if something was blocking her throat.
Yes, because of the ending of her previous life, she always hoped that Aci could grow up soon, take on the responsibilities of a man, and not repeat the same mistakes.
But she never imagined that the price of growing up would be so terrible. Wasn't that how she herself had gone through it?
She always arranged everything for him, but she wouldn't always be there for him. Wasn't too much protection a form of constraint?
Shen Tangning didn't move, staring intently at the commotion. She watched Shen Ci humbly wiping Yun An's shoes, clutching his sleeves, and felt a dull ache in her heart.
She closed her eyes, a surge of murderous intent rising within her.
Clouds, peace.
...
After wiping the shoes, Shen Ci glanced at his soiled sleeves, his eyes darkening. When he straightened up, his expression had returned to calm: "It seems the princess's shoes can't be cleaned properly."
Although the embroidered shoes were exquisite, they were not waterproof, and once dirty water got in, they were not so easy to clean.
Just like some people who appear beautiful on the outside but are a mess on the inside.
Shen Ci's gaze deepened.
Yun An glanced at the stains on her shoes. Normally, she would have been furious, but now a smile played on her lips.
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