Chapter 169 Keep your word
Shen Jingxuan wrapped her arms around Xie Lingxiao's neck and looked at him in confusion.
Xie Lingxiao ignored her, carried Shen Jingxuan to the bed, put her on the inside, and climbed onto the bed himself.
Shen Jingxuan looked at him in shock, and saw him naturally pull the quilt over himself and stare at Shen Jingxuan intently.
"You, what are you going to do?" Shen Jingxuan looked at him in confusion.
Xie Lingxiao's lips curled slightly: "I will warm your bed for you. This was the punishment before. From now on, I will warm your bed every day."
Shen Jingxuan looked at the bed curtain in silence. How long had it been? She herself didn't even remember it, so why did he still remember it so clearly?
"I don't want it, go back home quickly." Shen Jingxuan urged.
Xie Lingxiao refused to give in: "Xuan'er, that won't work. I must keep my word, otherwise you won't trust me anymore."
Look, what he said was so good that she couldn't refute it for a while.
Shen Jingxuan had no choice but to wait for Xie Lingxiao to warm up the bed, carry her to the place where he had lain before, and then leave contentedly.
Shen Jingxuan lay on the couch for a long time, unable to fall asleep, the scent of Xie Lingxiao filling her nostrils.
The next morning, Shen Jingxuan was pulled out of the quilt while she was sleeping by Chuntao.
"Tao'er, let me sleep a little longer." Shen Jingxuan muttered.
She was so sleepy that she didn't want to get up at all and just wanted to stay on the couch.
Chun Tao said anxiously, "Miss, the person who measures the clothes will come into the house soon. If you don't get up now, it will be too late."
After hearing Chuntao's words, Shen Jingxuan had to get up reluctantly.
It was her fault. She had to put on winter clothes for the people in the mansion and sacrifice her lazy sleep.
Not long after Shen Jingxuan got up, the person who came to measure her arrived. Poor Shen Jingxuan, not only could she not sleep in, she even missed breakfast.
After all the trouble, an hour had passed and Shen Jingxuan sat down on the chair weakly.
"Chun Tao, is it necessary to go through so much trouble? Or should we just buy ready-made clothes in the future?" Shen Jingxuan complained.
I just made a few sets of clothes and turned her around all morning, almost making her faint.
Chun Tao smiled and said, "Miss, ready-made clothes save time, but they don't fit you very well when you wear them. It's better to have them tailor-made."
If it were just the maids and servants, they would be satisfied as long as they had ready-made clothes to wear. After all, they were new clothes, and ordinary families would not be willing to spend money to make two sets at once.
But Shen Jingxuan is a young lady, so although it is a bit troublesome to have her tailored, at least the wood materials and patterns can be made according to her preferences.
Which official lady's outfit is not tailor-made for her? Only these ladies are unwilling to do so and even complain about the trouble.
"Aren't the ready-made clothes I bought last time also very fitting?" Shen Jingxuan muttered.
It’s too troublesome. I wasted an hour and didn’t get anything done.
Chun Tao had no choice but to persuade her: "Miss, if we measure our bodies, we can choose the patterns and fabrics we like."
"Besides, you can't dress casually now. You are the future regent princess, so you should dress decently to avoid bringing shame to the palace."
Shen Jingxuan glared at Chuntao fiercely.
How could she not know? She just didn't expect that the marriage was granted, as if countless shackles were added to her body, and she could no longer do whatever she wanted.
Although Shen Jingxuan was reluctant, the size had already been measured, so she had to continue discussing the design with Chuntao.
Ling Huan came from outside and came to Shen Jingxuan's side: "Miss, the palace has sent a letter."
Looking at the post handed over by Ling Huan, Shen Jingxuan frowned slightly.
What's going on in the palace? There have been a lot of things going on these days, and it's quite lively.
Shen Jingxuan opened the post and read it: "Palace Banquet?"
"Well, the person who just sent the invitation said that you must attend." Ling Huan said.
Isn't this forcing people? Originally, the palace's post could not be rejected at will, but I didn't expect that this time, I would be notified directly.
Shen Jingxuan threw the post aside and continued to discuss various matters with Chuntao and Linghuan.
Since she couldn't refuse, she had to go. She couldn't let other things affect her mood.
The sun is at its zenith and the sky is clear.
Lu Jinxuan, who had not left the house for many days, finally got permission to go out and onto the street.
After leaving the house, Lu Jinxuan and Ai Lan visited many shops on the street and then came to a teahouse to rest.
After drinking a cup of tea, Lu Jinxuan seemed to come alive.
After not leaving the house for many days, I finally had the chance to go out on the street. As if I couldn't get enough of shopping, I kept walking around on the street.
When she sat down, she realized that she felt weak all over and her mouth was dry.
After drinking another glass of water, Lu Jinxuan felt relieved, and the conversation next to her caught her attention.
"Have you heard? The Regent was granted marriage yesterday."
"Is it true? Which girl is this?"
The voice reached Lu Jinxuan's ears, and she suddenly stood up and walked towards the person who was talking.
"What did you say? The Regent was granted a marriage?" Lu Jinxuan glared at the two of them.
She didn't understand why the Regent was granted marriage?
The tea guest said, "The marriage was granted yesterday, and many people know about it."
Lu Jinxuan asked angrily: "Who is the one who granted the marriage?"
She must know who it was, who had taken the lead and snatched away her beloved man.
"Shen Jingxuan, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo." The tea drinker replied.
When Lu Jinxuan heard this, she felt as if she was struck by thunder and stood there motionless.
Shen Jingxuan? That bitch, doesn't she already have a man she likes? Why is she still fighting with her for him?
No, she must stop it and must not let Shen Jingxuan marry the Regent.
Lu Jinxuan returned to her seat, sat there in silence, and kept thinking about what to do next.
Alan looked at her with a slight gleam in his eyes.
She had already been bribed by Lu Zhenyu, and no matter what Lu Jinxuan did, she was required to report truthfully.
What she couldn't understand was why the young lady never repented and kept angering the young master.
Before she left, Shen Jingyue, who also came to rest, walked in.
"Miss Lu, long time no see." Shen Jingyue stepped forward to greet her.
Lu Jinxuan taunted, "Shouldn't Miss Shen be hiding at home and regretting her decision right now?"
Shen Jingxuan has climbed up to the Regent's Mansion. Shouldn't their second branch be hiding in the house, regretting breaking off ties with the Zhenguo Mansion?
Shen Jingyue was puzzled: "Why did Miss Lu say that?"
Why should she regret it? She hadn't done anything to regret it.
Lu Jinxuan sneered: "Shen Jingxuan was granted marriage to the Regent. Shouldn't your Second Branch regret it and sever ties with them?"
"You still have time to hang out?"
Shen Jingyue stood up suddenly: "What did you say? Shen Jingxuan is going to marry the Regent?"
It's absolutely impossible. She couldn't let Shen Jingxuan marry the man she thought about day and night.
Lu Jinxuan frowned and looked at Shen Jingyue carefully.
She always felt that Shen Jingyue's reaction was abnormal. Shouldn't she be thinking about how to return to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion?
Shen Jingyue noticed Lu Jinxuan's scrutinizing gaze and slowly sat back in her chair.
"Miss Lu, the Zhenguo Mansion will not agree to let the second branch go back."
"But Shen Jingxuan wants to marry the Regent. She is simply dreaming." Shen Jingyue said.
Lu Jinxuan continued to stare at Shen Jingyue. Unable to tell what she was thinking, Lu Jinxuan looked away.
Shen Jingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she was not discovered. Otherwise, with Lu Jinxuan's personality, she would never let her go.
Lu Jinxuan chuckled: "Of course, I won't let her marry into the Regent's Palace."
Shen Jingyue's eyes flickered: "Do you have a way to deal with it?"
If she knew what Lu Jinxuan was thinking, she would also know what kind of retribution Shen Jingxuan would get.
Lu Jinxuan frowned and shook her head slightly. She really couldn't think of a good solution.
Seeing her reaction, Shen Jingyue laughed. She leaned close to Lu Jinxuan's ear and whispered softly.
I don’t know what he said to Lu Jinxuan, but when she stood up, they looked at each other and smiled.