Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 43 The Young Master is Really Taking It to Heart

"What did my cousin just say?" Shen Shuyi thought she had misheard.

It's not like she'll stop visiting Xia Nianchu's mansion just because she agrees to continue looking at potential partners.

“Ling Zong is mediocre and unworthy of my cousin. My cousin is naive and thinks Ling Zong is the right person for her. I think she should look at a few more men and compare them to see who is more suitable for her,” Pei Dongzhou added patiently.

After a moment's hesitation, Shen Shuyi replied, "If I agree to continue the matchmaking, could you please not send Cousin Xia away, cousin?"

Pei Dongzhou uttered only two words: "Okay."

“Okay, then I’ll continue looking!” Shen Shuyi readily agreed.

“Very well, Cousin Xia will stay at the Marquis’s residence for the time being. But how did she find out that I was going to kick her out?” Pei Dongzhou was puzzled.

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Shen Shuyi smiled brightly. She suddenly thought that Prince Pei's face was incredibly handsome!

"It was A-Jian who found out the news," Shen Shuyi said, making up a story.

"If I remember correctly, you and Cousin Xia have no relationship. Why would she plead for me when I wanted to expel her from the Marquis's residence?" Pei Dongzhou only then realized that something was amiss.

Shen Shuyi let out a long sigh: "My cousin Xia and I have a very deep friendship, it's just that you don't know it, cousin. To be honest, we can't live without each other."

After she finished speaking, she saw Pei Dongzhou looking at her with a strange expression.

Thinking that Pei Dongzhou didn't believe her, she quickly added, "I'm telling the truth, I didn't lie to my cousin, otherwise I wouldn't have pleaded for her."

She really can't live without Xia Nianchu right now. Once she accumulates enough points, this cannon fodder female supporting character will be able to completely sever ties with the female lead.

"You can't trust what your cousin says," Pei Dongzhou said dismissively.

Shen Shuyi chuckled dryly, thinking to himself that even if he couldn't believe what she said, he didn't have to say it to her face.

She pretended not to hear Pei Dongzhou's blunt truth: "Then I won't disturb Cousin Prince's dinner any longer. Farewell."

Pei Dongzhou watched Shen Shuyi's retreating figure: "Cousin, did you achieve your goal and leave?"

When you need something from him, you treat him with utmost respect, but once you get what you want, you can't wait to leave. He seems like such an easy person to get along with.

Shen Shuyi thought to herself, "Having achieved my goal, why shouldn't I leave? Am I supposed to stand here and be looked down upon?"

Although she had a lot of complaints she wanted to express, she still smiled and asked, "If Cousin Crown Prince has any other instructions, please let me know. I will do my best to serve you, even unto death!"

Pei Dongzhou couldn't stand her insincere flattery, but he felt uneasy letting her go like that. In a moment of impulsiveness, he gave the order: "Follow her!"

The male lead gave the order, and Shen Shuyi dared not disobey. She could only follow behind Pei Dongzhou, glancing at him from time to time.

Once she completes her mission, she won't need to be at the mercy of the male lead anymore, and then she won't have to be his shadow anymore.

But if Prince Pei dislikes her, why does he still want her to follow him around?

Filled with questions, Shen Shuyi followed them to the East Garden.

She stood in front of the door, looking around, wondering if this was a place she could come to.
The original owner had barely stepped into the East Garden when Pei Dongzhou threw her out. If she goes in now, will Pei Dongzhou use the same trick again to humiliate her?
Just as she hesitated at the door, Qingzhu appeared: "Miss, please."

Shen Shuyi asked in a low voice, "Is it inappropriate for me to come and go from the East Garden?"

It was getting dark. If someone saw her entering and leaving the East Garden, wouldn't that damage Prince Pei's reputation?

Upon hearing this, Qingzhu glanced at Shen Shuyi. He also felt uneasy, but it was the young master's order, and he dared not disobey. The young master had been paying too much attention to Miss Shen lately, and he felt something was amiss.

Surely the young master wasn't actually interested when the young lady seduced him?
"It's alright, the young master has his own reasons for doing things," Qingzhu replied against her conscience.

Shen Shuyi, however, believed it to be true. Indeed, the Prince Pei's status was extraordinary; who would dare to speak ill of him so easily?
But why did Pei Dongzhou call her over?
When Pei Dongzhou invited her to dinner, she made conversation, asking, "Don't you dine with your uncle and aunt, Cousin Prince?"

Qingzhu explained from the side, "There is a small kitchen in the East Garden, and the young master prefers to dine alone."

Shen Shuyi understood that Pei Dongzhou and Pei Nanzhou were special individuals in this Marquis's mansion, so they naturally did not have to abide by the rules of this mansion.

How wonderful it would be if she could live as freely as Pei Dongzhou.
"How about I go back to Fusang Inn for dinner?" Shen Shuyi felt uncomfortable sitting face-to-face with Pei Dongzhou, which affected her appetite.

Qingzhu was watching closely from the side, fearing that Shen Shuyi would harm the young master. Now that he heard his cousin say she wanted to leave, he felt that the young master should agree.

Unfortunately, the result was the opposite; the young master actually asked them to stay, saying, "Have dinner before you go back."

Qingzhu felt like she barely recognized the young master anymore.

The young master actually allowed a woman to dine in the East Garden, and this woman was none other than Miss Shen Biao. This is simply bizarre!
Shen Shuyi could no longer insist and buried her head in her food.

Just then, Qingyun entered and reported, "Miss Xia has arrived, saying she has brought cherries for the young master to taste."

Shen Shuyi's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Then please invite Cousin Xia in quickly."

She was feeling indigestion from eating with Pei Dongzhou when the female lead arrived, giving her a perfect opportunity to leave.

Qingyun completely ignored Shen Shuyi and looked at Pei Dongzhou instead.

To everyone's surprise, Miss Shen actually got up and went out to greet them. Qingzhu and Qingyun both looked at their master, hoping that the young master could discipline Miss Shen.

The young master, on the other hand, remained as gentle as ever, showing no sign of wanting to interfere.

And so, Dongyuan welcomed its second guest tonight.

Xia Nianchu was shocked when she saw Shen Shuyi walk out of the East Garden.

In a daze, she was led into the East Garden by Shen Shuyi.

She was actually prepared to be stopped outside the East Garden, after all, she had been stopped outside the East Garden every time before.

But why is Shen Shuyi allowed to freely enter and leave the East Garden, as if she were the mistress of the East Garden?

Even after Xia Nianchu sat down, she was still somewhat dazed.

After welcoming the female lead in, Shen Shuyi planned to make a graceful exit: "I'm full, I'll head back now. Thank you for your hospitality today, Cousin Prince."

Xia Nianchu then realized what was happening and quickly replied, "Take care, cousin."

Even if Shen Shu had a certain mind, he wouldn't shamelessly cling to this place.

Shen Shuyi ignored the female lead and turned to leave, but Pei Dongzhou suddenly put down his chopsticks and said, "Is Dongyuan a place where Cousin Shen can come and go as she pleases?"

Don't think he can't see that his cousin Shen is deliberately pushing Xia Nianchu toward him.

She's really talented; it's a shame she's not a brothel madam.

(End of this chapter)