The pregnant woman pressed down on the wife, and the cousin collapsed into the prince's arms.

Thinking this, he unconsciously softened his tone: "I didn't mean to criticize you, but you're not feeling well, and it's raining now, so you shouldn't be lingering outside."

After Pei Jingnian finished speaking, Shen Yunshuang did not respond, but looked at him with her clear black and white eyes. Her eyes were moist, but her cheeks were pale, unlike her usual appearance. She looked like a tender willow branch after being touched by spring rain.

Pei Jingnian was speechless for a moment. He silently took off his oilcloth and draped it over Shen Yunshuang.

Shen Yunshuang stiffened for a moment, but the cloak, carrying his body heat, did indeed warm him up considerably.

Seeing that she didn't refuse, Pei Jingnian breathed a sigh of relief, and then suddenly felt a surge of joy. At least, she wasn't opposed to being close to him.

Pei Jingnian wanted to say something, but his gaze shifted downwards and he saw the white glazed tea caddy in Shen Yunshuang's hand.

Because she was afraid of getting wet in the rain, Shen Yunshuang didn't give it to Lürui, but kept it in her own hand instead.

The tea canister looked familiar, and recalling Shen Yunshuang's mention of visiting the West Mansion earlier that day, Pei Jingnian's voice deepened: "Who gave you this?"

Shen Yunshuang rubbed the tea canister a few times with her fingertips and smiled gently: "It was a gift from the eldest young master. He said that Jade Dew Tea is suitable for women."

Upon hearing this, Pei Jingnian's expression indeed turned even more sour, practically radiating coldness.

Shen Yunshuang watched with delight, feeling incredibly pleased to see his heart so captivated by her.

He remained silent for a while, seemingly wanting to say something, but unable to utter a word.

Should he tell her to have less contact with Pei Jingheng? He seemed to have no say in the matter.

Just as the two were in a silent stalemate, the gatekeeper's wife came in a hurry with an umbrella and Green Bud by her side, clearly indicating that the two had met.

The old woman had only assumed Shen Yunshuang was there, but she was terrified to find the young master was also there.

She thought no one would come to the manor because of the rain, and since she wasn't feeling well, she went to the kitchen to ask for a bowl of ginger tea to warm herself up. Little did she expect that in just that short time, her cousin and the young master would get soaked in the rain.

She hurriedly went up to apologize, changing her story about asking for ginger tea: "Young Master, Miss, please forgive me. It's raining and windy, and the lanterns under the eaves have become a bit loose. I was worried they would fall and injure someone, so I was thinking of finding someone to secure them."

Pei Jingnian had no intention of listening to her explanation and said coldly, "There will be no next time."

"Yes, yes." The old woman responded obsequiously, but when she looked up, she saw that the young lady was wearing a cloak, but because the hem was too long, it dragged on the ground. This size and style, isn't it the young master's?

Her heart skipped a beat, as if she had seen a ghost. Her eyes darted around. Good heavens, could it be that the young master intends to take a liking to the young lady?

Green Bud naturally noticed the cloak on her young mistress's body, but having served Shen Yunshuang for so long, she knew a bit about her mistress's thoughts, so she wasn't surprised and behaved as usual.

After stepping forward and bowing, he opened the oil-paper umbrella in his hand, and the old woman naturally gave Pei Jingnian one as well.

Just as Shen Yunshuang was about to take off her cloak, her fingers barely touching the ties, Pei Jingnian's voice rang in her ears: "Keep it on, don't catch a cold."

After saying that, he strode away.

Green Bud was a little uneasy and whispered, "Is the young master angry?"

Shen Yunshuang didn't say anything, but sneezed slightly. Green Bud instantly forgot about whether the young master was angry or not, and protected Shen Yunshuang as they returned to Ningxiang Pavilion.

Xuezhi had been eagerly anticipating this moment. She hadn't expected her mistress to have been gone to the West Mansion for so long, especially with the sudden downpour.

She was a thoughtful person and had already prepared a strong brown sugar ginger tea for her mistress to warm her up.

Shen Yunshuang and Lürui both drank some water. Hot water had already been prepared in the bathroom. Shen Yunshuang took off her clothes and was helped into the bathtub by Xuezhi and Lürui.

The water temperature was just right, slightly hot, which dispelled the chill from before. The bathtub contained angelica root, mugwort leaves, almond powder, patchouli, and rose water, which not only nourished the skin but also dispelled cold and wind.

Xuezhi took the osmanthus soap dough and used it to wash Shen Yunshuang's body. In the dim candlelight, Shen Yunshuang's body was as smooth as cream. Xuezhi didn't dare to use too much force, for fear of leaving marks on her delicate skin.

Shen Yunshuang felt completely relaxed after soaking in the bath, her eyelids practically glued shut. She fell asleep while drying her hair after her bath.