C7 Expected

Shen Xiangyun liked to stay at the Chu Mansion the most. Not mentioning the daily necessities, due to the fact that she was First Madam's niece, Chu Nianhe treated her affectionately and treated her with great respect. Therefore, this Chu Mansion was already equivalent to half of her home. In just a short moment, she had familiarized herself with the route and found the warm pavilion by the pond.

She did not hesitate, tidying her dress and was about to push open the door.

Coincidentally, two big Maid with Chu Mansion came out of the pavilion, and blessed her by saying: "Miss Shen, Noble Master has already rested, can I help you?"

How could Shen Xiangyun take these two Maid seriously? She raised her head and arrogantly said, "First Miss asked me to pass a message to Noble Master. What, do I need to report to you where I'm going?"

Second Miss, who acted as if she had profound strength, wasn't in a sorry state as when she was carried back by her stepmother.

The two big Maid did not dare to ask anymore, so they just stood aside to let her in.

As soon as she entered the room, Shen Xiangyun saw Yan Lichen reading a book on the bookshelf. She scolded the two girls who tried to trick her while pretending to be obedient as she kneeled down, "Greetings to Noble Master."

Yan Lichen had already heard the sound outside the door. Without raising his head, he asked, "What's the matter, Miss?"

Shen Xiangyun then raised her head and said with a soft and gentle voice, "I heard that Noble Master fell into the water accidentally. I was really worried for Noble Master, so I came to visit."

Yan Lichen raised his head and saw Shen Xiangyun looking at him. A pair of charming peach blossom eyes were imprinted on her rosy cheeks. Although she wasn't as beautiful and refined as Chu Nianhe, she was still considered quite pretty.

"Do I know you?" Yan Lichen replied without batting an eyelid.

Shen Xiangyun was not angry. Her eyes roamed around as she explained, "I was the one who called for help when Sister Chu fell into the water that day."

Yan Lichen only vaguely remembered that there was a woman beside him that day when he was in a panic. His appearance could not be remembered.

"You're quite considerate," Yan Lichen naturally understood Shen Xiangyun's intention for coming here. "There's nothing wrong with my body, so I'll have to trouble Miss Shen to take care of me."

How could Shen Xiangyun let go of such a great opportunity so easily? She stood up and walked two steps forward gracefully, saying with a worried tone, "I heard that the border is now peaceful and the country is peaceful. Why is Noble Master's stature smaller than that day? Noble Master has to take care of himself on a daily basis."

"Oh?" Yan Lichen slightly squinted his eyes and asked with interest, "You were so flustered that day, you still have time to observe my stature?"

Shen Xiangyun lifted the corner of her mouth and chuckled lightly. She asked coquettishly, "Noble Master is a hero. When I saw you the other day, I was relieved. Why are you panicking?"

Yan Lichen looked at the gentle and affectionate Shen Xiangyun. The mansion already had a large group of wives and concubines. How could this peach blossom, that was sent to her doorstep, be dissuaded?

It's just that they're still in Chu Mansion right now. If Maid and the others were to eavesdrop …

Yan Lichen walked in front of Shen Xiangyun and said with a serious expression, "Thanks for the visit, but it's already late, you can go back now." He looked like a righteous man.

However, her hand stealthily stroked the back of Shen Xiangyun's white, jade-like hand, patting it twice.

Shen Xiangyun naturally understood Yan Lichen's intentions, so she bid him farewell and left the room in ecstasy, returning to the Shen Mansion.

Xiaoling, who was hiding in the darkness to watch, quietly returned to Chu Nianhe's courtyard and told her master everything that she saw.

Xiaochan, who was standing at the side, was so angry that she was about to jump up and down when she heard Xiaoling's words.

Chu Nianhe had already understood this in her heart, so she was not surprised at all. She smiled at Xiaoling and teased, "Look at Xiaochan's appearance, if she were to betroth herself to another family in the future, she would definitely interfere with her husband and wouldn't dare to even have the slightest intention of taking in a concubine."

Xiaoling, who was standing at the side, covered her mouth and laughed.

Xiaochan immediately turned shy and embarrassed, feigning anger as she said, "This servant is here for Miss's injustice, and Miss even came to laugh at me."

Chu Nianhe's heart skipped a beat and she asked, "What do you mean?"

Xiaochan hurriedly replied, "I heard the master mention that the young lady is already 15 years old and should be married off. "He said that Seventh Prince is Noble Master with a bright future. If Miss is willing, she can be called a good husband. Therefore, when I heard Shen Xiangyun fawning like this, I was truly angered for Miss."

Chu Nianhe suddenly asked, "Where is Fourth Prince now?"

Xiaochan asked curiously, "Didn't you say that Fourth Prince went to guard the border with the madame last time at the palace banquet?" "At that time, you even said that Fourth Prince was pitiful and that mufei wasn't favoured, even he was implicated …"

Xiaochan was still talking non-stop when Chu Nianhe was startled by her sudden thought.

The events of his past life had seemed like a dream for him. Now that he had awakened from the dream, how could he still think about the person in his dream?

Chu Nianhe, if the person whom you had fallen in love with in your previous life was Yan Liqing, would he play with you like that evil man?!

Human hearts are hard to fathom. Are you confident?

Chu Nianhe tightly gripped the delicate cup in front of her. Although the corners of her eyes were still glowing with a youthful luster, they seemed to have added years of melancholy to them.

Without any confidence, she didn't have the energy to try again.

The next morning.

Chu Nianhe woke up early, but she was too lazy to get up. Today, she had to follow her father's orders to the main hall to accompany Yan Lichen for breakfast. She really didn't want to go.

When Xiaochan was taking a nap, she walked in from the outside. While she was walking, she whispered to Xiaoling who was beside her, "I've never seen you here so early. It's really a presumptuous affair."

Xiaoling gently advised, "Elder sister, don't be angry. Be careful, master might be unhappy if he hears about it."

Chu Nianhe sat up and asked, "What are you guys talking about?"

Xiaochan still couldn't hold it in, and said to her with an unhappy face, "Isn't it that Miss Shen who is dressed in luxurious attire? She stayed in our front hall early in the morning, insisting that Miss Li would wake up. Who doesn't know that she came for Noble Master, pretending to be good with Miss."

In her previous life, Xiaochan did not like Shen Xiangyun either. It was just that Chu Nianhe at that time was too stupid and had scolded Xiaochan, telling her not to be rude to Shen Xiangyun.

A hint of coldness appeared in Chu Nianhe's eyes. Didn't you like Yan Lichen noticing you? Why don't I help you!

"Xiaochan, bring me that long plain silk dress." Chu Nianhe stood up and said coldly.

He picked out a few dark green jade hairpins and put on a light coloured cloak before heading to the front hall.

Indeed, it was just as Xiaochan had described. The Shen Xiangyun in front of him was wearing a beautiful golden rosewood dress. The edge of her collar was slightly turned, revealing the carefully embroidered branches of the crabapple blossoms. The cloak was embroidered with flower petals that looked like clouds. There were fine silver feathers sewn on the sides, making it look both noble and generous. The bun was even more exquisitely combed, with a few tassels hanging down from the golden crabapple hairpins at the side. Sure enough, they were meticulously dressed up.

It was obvious that Chu Nianhe's attire was at a disadvantage. Shen Xiangyun looked at Chu Nianhe, who was dressed in plain clothes, and secretly pleased with herself. Noble Master would definitely only pay attention to her this time!