Shen Xian quickly warmed up while sitting in the carriage and her mind became clear.

After realizing that she was in Shi Ling's arms, Shen Xian suddenly closed her eyes and did not dare to move, pretending that she was still fainting.

Although I don’t know what just happened to make Shi Ling come out, it is obvious that the effect has been achieved and it is much better than expected!

I was full of drafts in my mind, thinking about how I could apologize to him later so that he could forgive me.

But just as she was thinking about it, the carriage suddenly stopped, and Ah Feng's voice sounded, saying: "Master, Duke Dingguo's mansion has arrived."

Shen Xian couldn't help but frown.

Why didn't you realize that the distance between your home and Prince Xuan's Mansion was so close before?

It's too fake for her to wake up now.

But if I don’t wake up, I won’t have a chance to say it.

Shi Ling didn't seem to be in a hurry, sitting quietly, as if waiting for Shen Xian to wake up.

Xiang Nong looked at the prince and then at Shen Xian, and called Shen Xian softly: "Miss? The Duke's Mansion has arrived."

Shen Xian: "..."

Xiang Nong! Don’t you speak regardless of the occasion?

How can she pretend to be like this?

So he pretended to wake up leisurely, and when he met Shi Ling's cold and clear eyes, he pretended to be surprised and happy, but the next second his nose became sore and he started crying.

She wanted to say a lot, but when she opened her mouth, she only came out with one sentence.

"sorry."

It was obvious that what she just wanted to say was not this. She wanted to say something to make herself feel pitiful, but looking at him, Shen Xian couldn't say anything.

It seems that she can only say these three words, and these are the only three words to say.

Shi Ling's expression didn't change at all, and he could be called indifferent.

Shen Xian's words seemed to be thrown to the ground, and he didn't accept them.

Shen Xian rubbed her hands nervously until Shi Ling said indifferently: "Go down."

It was as if holding her in his arms just now was an illusion.

Shen Xian held back her tears and forced herself to nod and get up. She didn't feel the slightest bit strange until she got off the carriage.

But as soon as she stood on the ground, the carriage behind her drove away.

It seems that he really hates her.

I'm afraid I've caused him trouble in the past few days, right?

She locked herself up in Qingshui Residence again and could not go out. It was already the Chinese New Year, and Shen Yuanhe also officially joined the Ministry of Household Affairs. It is said that on the day he took office, His Majesty personally stepped down from the throne to read an oral edict.

This is a great honor in the eyes of others.

On this day, Shen Xian, who had not picked up a paintbrush for a long time, finally wanted to find something to do for herself.

She had just picked up the pen when Zhong Mingyue arrived.

"Ruan Ruan! I thought you were seriously ill and couldn't get out of bed!" When Zhong Mingyue came in and saw Shen Xian who was still painting, she sounded dissatisfied.

On New Year's Day, Shen Xian was seriously ill, so she couldn't come to see her. Later, it was delayed due to other things. Now that she finally caught someone, she couldn't let off some steam.

But before she could speak, Shen Xian used her as an outlet to vent her anger.

But after these few days of repeated blows and precipitation, Shen Xian is no longer so excited, but just a little regretful.

After she finished speaking briefly, Zhong Mingyue, who was originally full of worries, looked at her worriedly.

"How could this happen...I told you before, King Xuan is not an ordinary person. When you selected him, you didn't know how scared I was."

After saying that, he sat down next to Shen Xian: "But now that the matter is over, he doesn't make things more difficult for you, so you're lucky."

According to King Xuan's temperament, Shen Xian had lied to him and used him. The moment he found out, he should have become furious and punished Shen Xian.

But he didn't, so he was kind and kind.

"Yes, that's it." Shen Xian originally wanted to continue working on the unfinished painting, but she felt very upset and finally put down the pen.

He said dejectedly: "His life has not been good to begin with. If I lied to him like this, he must hate me to death and no longer wants to have anything to do with someone like me."

Zhong Mingyue patted her back and comforted her: "Don't think like that. He didn't even bother you, which means he is still kind to you."

"He also returned all the green plants I gave him. I guess he thought they were an eyesore."

Zhong Mingyue: "Maybe I just think...it doesn't look good?"

Shen Xian: "..."

She didn't even have the strength to raise her eyes: "He just hates me. I've been to see him in the past few days. He either treats me like nothing or is sarcastic."

Zhong Mingyue sighed.

Suddenly he put his head on the table, his expression seemed to be shrouded in sadness.

"Are you okay? Think about me, I..."

She started to speak and suddenly paused.

It seems that this kind of thing is a good thing in the eyes of others.

She clicked her tongue and said irritably: "Ruan Ruan, do you think the Holy Master is old and has bad eyesight?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he covered his mouth and swallowed in fear, and said quietly: "I mean, there are many noble ladies better than me, why do you have to choose me?"

"Even Ruan Ruan, you are better than me. I told my parents, they said I don't seek advancement. I told my brother that he would not care about me when he took up the post at the Ministry of War, so I could only come to you."

Then he glanced at Shen Xian helplessly.

Discouraged, he said: "Who knew you were worse off than me?"

"Actually, the prince is quite good."

Zhong Mingyue lowered her eyes and thought for a while.

It seems pretty good.

He smiles every time she sees him, and even rides horses with her. He doesn't have any airs, but he is the prince.

Zhong Mingyue: "It would be great if he wasn't the prince."

She concealed the disappointment in her eyes, turned around and held Shen Xian's arm, waving her hand: "Isn't he just a man? I have no chance. You still have it. It's just like the third prince. It's no big deal."

"Anyway, you and I are both in a bad mood. Let's go. Today I'm going to treat you to a restaurant and have a drink!"

If things had gone according to the past, Shen Xian would not have been able to drink with her.

After all, she still had to maintain her image as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Her Majesty, so she couldn't do anything wrong. But now she felt uncomfortable and unhappy, so she just wanted to drink some wine to vent her feelings.

So the two sisters ran to Yixinlou...the Yuanji Restaurant opposite.

Zhong Mingyue came often, and the waiter came over eagerly when he saw her.

"Guest officer or the third child?"

But Zhong Mingyue raised her hand and said, "No, let's order some food and drinks, and then take out all the Xiaoyao Brewing I saved."

"Okay! I'll leave your box for you and I'll take you up."

Zhong Mingyue turned around and invited Shen Xian: "Let's go, the Xiaoyao Brewing here is fragrant and pure, and it tastes good, but it's easy to get drunk. If you don't drink it often, drink less."

Shen Xian only occasionally drank a few sips at banquets, but she had never been interested in wine, which was too spicy and exciting.

Everyone said that wine smelled good, but she just couldn't smell it.

When the wine came, Zhong Mingyue immediately poured it for her: "Here, you can take a sip of wine and a bite of food and you won't feel spicy anymore."

Shen Xian nodded and carefully picked up the filled wine glass. She was still a little nervous, but seeing the expectant look in Zhong Mingyue's eyes, she poured all the wine into her mouth.

Shen Xian's face twisted, and she hurriedly stuffed food into her mouth. But when the spicy taste disappeared, she suddenly tasted some sweetness, and felt warm and comfortable in her heart and stomach.

"how?"

Shen Xian smacked her lips and moved the wine glass over: "One more glass."


Chapter completed!