She refused to marry.

The two had their meal.

Xiao Xuanjing took Su Wanwan's hand and walked out of the house, standing in the courtyard and looking around.

The courtyard is small and exquisite.

Two people who looked somewhat alike stood at the gate. When they saw the people coming out of the house, they both lowered their heads and stood awkwardly by the door.

It was very quiet outside the courtyard.

Xiao Xuanjing pointed to the rows of cacti planted at the base of the courtyard wall.

"Why would you grow this, Madam?"

"Before the Shangsi Festival last year, I felt that someone had broken into the yard, so I moved some here to guard against thieves."

Xiao Xuanjing's eyes narrowed slightly in thought.

Thankfully, the door was broken into last night.

Suddenly I remembered that he had come by once last year, around midnight.

Back then, there were no cacti in the corner.

"Knock knock knock..."

Is anyone home?

The voice of the butler, Jiang Sheng, rang out from the doorway.

Su Wanwan clenched her hands.

Xiao Xuanjing sensed her nervousness. "Are you afraid of him?"

"He's Prince Changxin's spy. He's the one who handed over the Su family's account books. Why is he here?" Su Wanwan quickly went through her mind to see who had seen her last night.

Xiao Xuanjing frowned as a man brazenly entered the backyard.

There are no family rules.

"Should we?" He gestured, turning to look at his wife, seeking her opinion.

Su Wanwan shook her head slightly.

"Coming!" Qiu Shi called out loudly, then turned back and gestured for the young lady to go back.

Su Wanwan hurriedly pulled Xiao Xuanjing into the house.

Qiu Shi opened the door and stood in the doorway. "Butler, what is it?"

"There has been some unrest in the manor lately, so I came to take a look." Jiang Sheng cupped his hands and looked inside.

"The young lady's fate is unknown. Shouldn't the steward send people out to search for her?" Qiu Shi asked, frowning.

"Qiushi, you are the young lady's most valued servant. At this moment, it seems you should go to see the young lady." Jiang Sheng straightened his back.

"My brother was looking for Miss and only returned last night. What, is the steward trying to kick him out?" Chunhua also stood in the doorway, her expression slightly angry.

"You two are the apple of Miss's eye, I dare not presume to do so. However, last night I saw a man break in, and for the safety of the manor, I came to check." Jiang Sheng bowed again.

"Butler Jiang, it was me last night. My little sister was fast asleep, and I didn't have my key with me, so I broke into the house." Qiu Shi clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute.

"So you're not even going through the main gate anymore? You're just freely entering the inner quarters?"

"I'm so sorry, I've been so tired from searching for Miss these past few days," Qiu Shi said.

"Let me go in and check. General Shen has already arrived in the capital. If it's a member of the Shen family, it might be detrimental to the Su family." Jiang Sheng's attitude was firm.

Qiu Shi frowned, trying to figure out how to brush it off.

I heard Old Mrs. Pei's voice in my ear.

"Who is it that disturbs my peace so early in the morning?" Old Madam Pei walked over, supported by her servants.

The three bowed in unison, "Greetings, Madam Pei."

"What are you all doing at the door?" Old Mrs. Pei asked as she approached.

"Reporting to Madam Pei, it seems a thief broke into Miss's courtyard last night. Fearing trouble, I came to investigate." Jiang Sheng bowed.

"What kind of thief could there be?" Old Mrs. Pei asked with displeasure.

Jiang Sheng bowed again, his waist lowered, and said, "I received news yesterday that General Shen has come to the capital, presumably to help his son recant his testimony."

Old Madam Pei frowned slightly. "You've put in a lot of effort. I'll go check on things. You may leave now."

"Yes." Jiang Sheng bowed and left.

house.

Su Wanwan was so frightened that she looked around for a place to hide.

Where can people hide?

If her grandmother knew that she was hiding a man in the house, then the family's morals would be utterly corrupt.

"Wanwan, at worst, we can talk to Old Madam Pei and clear things up about our matter." Xiao Xuanjing stroked her head.

"No way." Su Wanwan shook her head, steeling her resolve.

She pulled Feng Chenjun to the bedside, lifted the covers, and said, "Lie down!"

"...Madam, this place cannot hide anyone." Xiao Xuanjing sneered.

"Just come in when I tell you to." Su Wanwan lifted the covers and pushed him onto the bed.

They covered his head with the blanket, took all the clothes out of the closet, and threw them all over the bed.

His final instruction was, "Don't make a sound."

Xiao Xuanjing reached out from under the covers and grabbed his wife's wrist. "Give your husband a kiss."

"What?" Su Wanwan asked in disbelief.

Xiao Xuanjing lifted a corner of the quilt, touched his cheek, and said, "Give your husband a kiss, and he will remain silent."

Su Wanwan glared at him, then leaned down and gave him a light peck on the cheek. "Don't make a sound."

Xiao Xuanjing pulled the covers up, completely covering himself with them, feeling quite satisfied.

Su Wanwan quickly tidied up her clothes and drew the curtains.

Just then, I heard my grandmother push open the door.

Su Wanwan turned around quickly and rushed to greet her, calling out affectionately, "Grandmother...why are you here?"

"Butler Jiang must know you're back." Old Mrs. Pei sat down.

"Perhaps." Su Wanwan poured tea for her grandmother.

"Yesterday, your maternal grandfather sent someone to fetch me back. I wondered what was going on, but it turned out that the Shen family had come to the capital." Old Madam Pei put her cane aside.

"Grandmother, are you going back?" Su Wanwan brought the tea to her grandmother.

"Of course I have to go back. If I don't go back, your maternal grandfather will definitely be angry, and when he's angry, he's prone to chest problems." Old Mrs. Pei nodded.

"Then I'll help you tidy up." Su Wanwan sat down.

"No need. I'll leave a few people at the Su residence. They'll help out if anything happens, and they'll also be there to facilitate communication."

Grandma Pei's gaze fell on the small mound protruding inside the mosquito net. "What's this?"

"Grandmother, I was feeling bored, so I thought I'd tidy up the clothes in the closet to change my mood. Since you've come, I couldn't let your people see them and say bad things about the women of the Su family, so I had to throw them all in." Su Wanwan shyly took a sip of tea.

Grandma Pei got up and walked to the bedside.

Su Wanwan's heart leaped into her throat.

Grandma Pei pulled back the curtain.

Su Wanwan clenched the handkerchief tightly in her hand, afraid that her grandmother would discover something.

Unable to stop her maternal grandmother, the matter reached the ears of the eldest princess, who not only demanded that he marry into her family, but might even make him a concubine.

Grandma Pei casually flipped through the pages, and seeing that the bed was still, she looked away.

"The maids in this courtyard don't seem very clever. I'll leave one for you."

Su Wanwan's eyes widened in surprise. "Thank you, Grandmother. If I were to ask you for it, not only would it be a laughing stock, but even the maid would probably be unwilling."

"I'll lend it to you. I'll return it to you once the Su family gets through this difficult time." Old Mrs. Pei beckoned outside, "Cuizhu, come in."

A maid wearing a light green cross-collar short jacket and a moon-white pleated skirt walked in and said, "Greetings, Miss."

Su Wanwan lowered her eyes to observe. The girl was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with an extremely clever appearance and a remarkable talent.

"Thank you, Grandmother." Su Wanwan bowed to her grandmother, then turned to Cuizhu, "Would you like to stay?"

Cuizhu nodded, "This servant is willing."

"Alright, you'll keep me company from now on. Once Grandmother is at ease, I'll send you back." Su Wanwan's lips curved slightly.

"Alright, I'll be going now." Old Mrs. Pei walked out.

"Grandmother, I'll see you off." Su Wanwan stepped forward.

Grandma Pei waved her hand, "It's not convenient for you to show your face recently, so stay put. I heard that Prince Fengchen will be returning to the capital soon. When the Prince comes back, go and beg him. Out of consideration for the past, the Shen family won't do anything to you."

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Grandmother." Su Wanwan bowed. "Cuizhu, come on, let's see Grandmother off together."

"Yes." Cuizhu followed behind the old lady.