Shen Dingzhu was startled when he heard this, and subconsciously frowned: "My lord, why do you always say these incomprehensible words? General Zhou and I are innocent."
She didn't know why Xiao Langyan felt that she had a close relationship with Zhou Luli.
Since Zhou Luli was twelve years old, not only did the two families not have much contact, but every time they met on the road, they were just acquaintances.
Xiao Langyan's eyes darkened, like the endless vast night outside.
Finally, he sat up and called for water coldly. When Xu Shou came in and finished serving, Shen Dingzhu also packed up.
Xiao Langyan said in a deep tone: "Go back to your room and sleep."
Shen Dingzhu paused, then readily agreed: "Okay."
She picked up her clothes and put them around her neck. She was about to go back and take a comfortable bath.
Unexpectedly, her sharp movements of turning around and walking towards the door made Xiao Langyan's eyes even darker and colder.
"That's right." Shen Dingzhu thought of something, walked to the door and turned around.
Xiao Langyan glanced at her sideways: "What?" Did you know you were staying?
Shen Dingzhu's complexion was as jade-like, with a touch of pink. In the dim candlelight, it made people feel even more beautiful and delicate.
She asked with a smile: "How can Miss Fu's birthday banquet not have a gift? Has the prince prepared it? Do you want me to prepare one too?"
Xiao Langyan's thin black eyes stared straight at her, his whole body seemed to be exuding pressure, and his thin lips were pursed tightly.
Shen Dingzhu hesitated slightly. Did she say something unpleasant to make him angry?
No, giving gifts is something that makes Fu Yunqiu happy. Why should Xiao Langyan be unhappy?
Before Shen Dingzhu could ask, Xiao Langyan withdrew his gaze and said, "You decide for yourself, get out."
He lay down again and closed his eyes. Shen Dingzhu couldn't stay any longer, so he responded softly and left gracefully.
After she left, Xiao Langyan couldn't sleep.
The room was filled with fragrance, and as long as he closed his eyes, he could feel the softness on Shen Dingzhu's body.
But she was trying to please him as if a subordinate was taking care of things, and she was submissive. Only when she mentioned Zhou Luli did she experience a real emotional change.
The next day, Shen Dingzhu got up and planned to go out after breakfast to pick some birthday gifts for Fu Yunqiu.
Just at this moment, Gui's mother came to say hello and said, "Auntie, I heard that you just found a slave?"
When Shen Bi went to the kitchen to serve the meal, Shen Dingzhu asked her to take a bite.
"Well," Shen Dingzhu put down the spoon and raised his fair chin. Cheng Hui immediately came forward with a bag of silver and handed it to Gui Qin, "I remember that your husband is paralyzed on the bed and often needs medication. This little money is For you."
Guiqin held the purse in her hand and was flattered. She quickly knelt down and said, "I can't accept this!"
On Shen Dingzhu Saixue's cheeks, there were two clear and bright black eyes.
She looked at Guiqin and said calmly: "What can't be tolerated? Your son does errands for me, and the prince also knows it."
"When Wu Ren is not in the house, how can you consume so much medicine and silver with just your salary? Take it. I am a person who has endured hardship. I know how important money is."
A few words already made Guiqin's eyes red. She clenched her purse tightly and kowtowed twice before leaving.
Shen Dingzhu lowered her long eyelashes. Fortunately, Xiao Langyan agreed to her buying a birthday gift for Fu Yunqiu last night, so she had a reason to go to the cashier to withdraw the money.
It is necessary to give Guiqin emergency help. She will be of great use in the future.
At this moment, the concierge came and said outside: "Auntie, there is a young lady from the Su family outside the door. She claims to be your cousin. She wants to meet her."
Shen Dingzhu held the spoon with her delicate white fingertips for a moment.
Grandfather's letter only arrived yesterday, and today Su Wenhua has arrived in the capital. Could it be that when grandfather sent the letter, he didn't think of notifying her in advance, but forced her to agree.
Shen Dingzhu's eyes were cold, her eyebrows were furrowed, and she said bluntly: "Let her go back, just say that there is no one she is looking for in the house."
After the room calmed down and Shen Bi went to the kitchen to deliver the dishes, Cheng Hui stepped forward.
Having learned a lesson last time, I have become much more honest and responsible these days.
"Auntie, the bamboo silk incense in your room is gone. Do you want me to go tell the steward and come over again?"
Shen Dingzhu looked at her and said with a smile: "Cheng Hui, you are observing very carefully."
Cheng Hui was suddenly touched and lowered her head: "I will never have any overstepping thoughts. I just want to share my worries for my aunt."
Shen Dingzhu waved his hand gently: "Go ahead."
In the previous life, Concubine Xian did not send a person like Cheng Hui here, but Cheng Hui's role was just like the countless concubines and concubines in Xiao Langyan's palace, they were the eyesights and pawns of other forces.
He has never been nostalgic and would only use Shen Dingzhu to vent his anger.
Therefore, Shen Dingzhu is not afraid at all that Cheng Hui has the ability to seduce Xiao Langyan. His heart is still with Fu Yunqiu, and no one can take it away.
After taking a break at noon, Shen Dingzhu took Shen Bi out.
Just as he was about to step onto the carriage, he heard a crisp call from the side: "Cousin!"
Shen Dingzhu stared slightly, turned around, and saw a girl with a round face and almond-shaped eyes, who had just grown haircuts, running over in a hurry.
She is her uncle's daughter, her cousin Su Wenhua.
Although the two sisters are relatives, they grew up in different places and only occasionally see each other during New Years and holidays. Therefore, their relationship is indifferent.
In her previous life, Su Wenhua wanted to take advantage of her grandfather's relationship to enter the palace as a concubine after she became favored. He also wrote a private letter asking Shen Dingzhu to take care of her.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Langyan found out and immediately issued an order to give Su Wen's painting to someone else.
"Cousin, why are you still hiding from me? I've traveled thousands of miles to come to the capital, and you haven't even seen me. Isn't that ridiculous?" Su Wenhua hugged her arm, her tone a bit coquettish.
Shen Dingzhu was not used to such intimacy and slowly withdrew his hand.
"Say it as you get into the carriage." Her attitude was cold. Even if she no longer wanted to deal with Su Wenhua, she couldn't stand outside and let the eyeliner see him.
The two sisters got into the carriage, and Su Wenhua crossed his arms and looked at her with a somewhat perverse look.
"Cousin, didn't you receive my grandfather's letter? How dare you refuse to see it?"
Shen Dingzhu's eyes were glaring, and his white face was as beautiful as a giant. Even Su Wen couldn't help but secretly sigh at the beauty after looking at the painting.
Her tone was rather distant: "I read my grandfather's letter, but so what? Who helped me when my Shen family was in trouble?"
"My aunt bullied me and my grandfather also accused me of not caring about personal gains and losses, but why? No one asked me about my wishes and sent you here. Why should I care about you."
Shen Dingzhu straightened his back and looked ahead ruthlessly: "I know that the Su family has a house in the capital. You can settle down well and don't disturb me again."
Su Wenhua pouted, dissatisfaction rising in his bright almond-shaped eyes: "I've heard about you and the Zhao family. Although I don't necessarily like you that much, I hate Zhao Yuyuan even more."
"Who told her to always compete with me for my grandfather's favor before? Now she has this fate, and she deserves it! However, she is her, and I am me. Don't worry, no matter what, you and I are definitely of the same mind."
"As long as," Su Wenhua smiled sweetly, came up to her and winked, "help me find an opportunity and introduce it to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Shen Dingzhu's beautiful face was as cold as ice: "Don't you know how Zhao Yuyuan died? Do you still want to follow in her footsteps?"
Shen Bi also persuaded: "Yes, Miss Cousin, you'd better not get close to the Crown Prince. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's marriage has been decided. In the spring of next year, Miss Fu will marry into the East Palace and become the Crown Princess. The two of them have a good relationship. I heard that the Crown Prince She also loves her quite a bit, cousin, you’d better not go into muddy waters.”
When Fu Yunqiu was mentioned, Su Wenhua's eyes lit up: "That would be even better, I will take it from her."
