After Shen Ruoxi left the Drunken Immortal Tower, she ran all the way back to Shen Yu's residence in Qinzhou, crying.
Although Shen Yu scolded Shen Ruoxi verbally, he still cared about her in his heart.
He asked Sikong to escort Shen Ruoxi back to the mansion safely all the way.
Although Shen Ruoxi was an adopted daughter of the Shen family, she had been raised by Shen Wenshan and his wife as their legitimate daughter since childhood.
In terms of appearance and talent, she was second to none in the capital. Many young nobles were crazy about her.
But when she saw Ruan Jiu for the first time today, she went crazy with jealousy.
Yes, it was jealousy.
She was jealous that there could be such a beautiful woman in the world!
Even she, a noble lady from a prominent family, was outshone.
No wonder Shen Yu treated Ruan Jiu differently.
"Do you think Ruan Jiu is prettier than me?" Shen Ruoxi sniffed.
Sikong stood beside her and replied expressionlessly, "She is naturally no match for the young lady."
"Then why does brother only have eyes for her and not me!" Just thinking about Shen Yu scolding her for Ruan Jiu, Shen Ruoxi's nose couldn't help getting sour.
A strange look flashed across Sikong's eyes.
But he quickly hid it.
He continued to say expressionlessly, "The young lady is the young master's sister. Naturally, others can't compare."
Hearing this, Shen Ruoxi's face turned even uglier.
She picked up the cup on the table and smashed it heavily on the ground.
She roared, "I don't want to be his sister!"
She loved Shen Yu, loved him like crazy!
She wished she could possess Shen Yu all to herself.
She couldn't tolerate any other woman having anything to do with Shen Yu.
So, when Sikong told her that there was a woman beside Shen Yu, she couldn't sit still.
Shen Yu could only be hers!
Shen Ruoxi tightly grabbed Sikong's hand and pleaded, "Brother, will you help me?"
Sikong was Shen Ruoxi's older brother.
Her biological brother.
Back then, their parents died in a famine. Sikong took the two - year - old Shen Ruoxi and fled to the outskirts of the capital. They met Shen's wife, Qin Shuang, who was distributing porridge to the victims.
In the crowd, Qin Shuang took a fancy to Shen Ruoxi at first sight.
From then on, Shen Ruoxi became the young lady of the Shen family, while he stayed by Shen Yu's side as a bodyguard.
Sikong clenched his fists until his fingertips turned white.
He couldn't remember when Shen Ruoxi last called him brother.
It had been so long that he almost forgot he was Shen Ruoxi's brother.
Sikong pursed his lips, his expression moved, and said, "There is a man named Xie Jingchu beside Ruan Jiu. Their relationship seems to be special."
Hearing this, Shen Ruoxi withdrew her hand.
Good for you, Ruan Jiu. You already have another man, but you still try to seduce my brother!
"Go and use brother's name card to invite him to the Mingxiang Pavilion for a talk tomorrow."
After saying that, a hint of cruelty flashed across Shen Ruoxi's innocent face.
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Xie Jingchu didn't know what Shen Yu was up to. He was actually invited to the Mingxiang Pavilion for tea.
When he pushed open the door of the private room and saw Shen Ruoxi, he realized that someone had used Shen Yu's name card without permission.
He immediately turned around and was about to leave.
"Fourth Master, wait a moment."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu stopped in his tracks and said without looking back, "I don't think I have anything to say to you."
Yesterday, he heard Ruan Jiu mention that Shen Yu's younger sister had come from the capital and that she wasn't quite right in the head.
Since Ruan Jiu didn't like this person, he naturally wouldn't show her any kindness.
Moreover, she was Shen Yu's sister.
Seeing that Xie Jingchu still had no intention of staying, Shen Ruoxi quickly said, "What if it's something about Ruan Jiu?"
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu became interested.
He turned around, walked straight over and sat down.
"Speak." Xie Jingchu said coldly.
Shen Ruoxi carefully sized up the man in front of her.
No wonder he was the famous Fourth Master Xie. He really had a good - looking face.
But compared with her brother Shen Yu, he was still far behind.
Shen Ruoxi smiled gracefully and poured a cup of tea for Xie Jingchu. "Don't be in a hurry, Fourth Master. You can have a cup of tea first."
Xie Jingchu glanced at the tea on the table. "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have a fart to let, let it out quickly."
He wasn't used to being nice to anyone other than Ruan Jiu.
This Shen Ruoxi had better get to the point before his patience ran out.
Hearing this, Shen Ruoxi's smile froze on her face.
However, she quickly forced another smile and said sweetly, "I heard that Fourth Master likes Sister Ruan."
Xie Jingchu raised his eyebrows. He liked to hear this.
But what did it matter to Shen Ruoxi?
"So what?" Xie Jingchu said calmly.
Shen Ruoxi continued, "Maybe Fourth Master has also noticed that my brother treats Sister Ruan differently."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu frowned. This sounded unpleasant!
Was she here to be a lobbyist for Shen Yu?
"So, I have a deal I'd like to discuss with Fourth Master."
"Oh? What kind of deal?"
Shen Ruoxi smiled faintly. "I can help Fourth Master get Sister Ruan."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu's frown deepened.
What was this all about?
"Why do you want to help me?" Xie Jingchu was puzzled.
"My mother doesn't like my brother being with a woman from an ordinary family. So as long as you're with Sister Ruan, it will dispel my brother's thoughts."
Shen Ruoxi said to herself.
She didn't even notice the anger brewing in Xie Jingchu's eyes.
Xie Jingchu clenched his fists and tried to suppress his anger.
It wasn't the time to fall out yet.
So, a sneer curled up on his lips as he asked, "Then how do you plan to help me?"
Seeing that Xie Jingchu was interested in cooperating with her, Shen Ruoxi told him her plan in full.
"In a few days, I'll ask my brother to hold a banquet for me. At the banquet, I'll drug Sister Ruan and then take her to a private room.
You can then go to Sister Ruan's room. After the rice is cooked, Sister Ruan will be yours."
A smile appeared in Shen Ruoxi's eyes. She was obviously very satisfied with her idea.
After hearing this, Xie Jingchu narrowed his eyes slightly.
What a vicious idea!
The young lady of the prestigious Shen family actually had such a poisonous mind!
Then, he continued to ask coldly, "What if something goes wrong and the rice can't be cooked?"
Shen Ruoxi said calmly, "Fourth Master, don't worry. I'll lead the noble ladies of Qinzhou City and 'accidentally' catch sight of something they shouldn't see.
By then, even if Sister Ruan has a thousand mouths, she won't be able to explain her relationship with Fourth Master."
Hearing this, Xie Jingchu squinted his eyes.
The anger in his heart was roaring.
He was afraid that if he looked at Shen Ruoxi one more time, he would couldn't help throwing her off the building.
Fortunately, Shen Ruoxi had approached him.
If it had been someone else, Ruan Jiu might really have fallen into Shen Ruoxi's trap!
Thinking of this, the veins on Xie Jingchu's forehead popped out, and his breathing became heavier.
Shen Ruoxi didn't seem to notice. She just thought he was weighing the pros and cons.
After all, ruining someone's reputation was not a glorious thing.
After a moment, Xie Jingchu slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were as cold as ice, and his voice was deep.
"Then I'll wait for the good news from Miss Shen."
Suddenly, Shen Ruoxi felt a chill run through her body.
For a moment, she seemed to see a devil climbing out of hell sitting opposite her.
But when she saw the smile on Xie Jingchu's lips, Shen Ruoxi thought she was seeing things.
"Then I wish us a happy cooperation."
After saying that, a look of pride appeared on Shen Ruoxi's face.
Ruan Jiu, once you lose your virginity, let's see how you can seduce my brother!