Chen Miaochun was in a good mood. She came to the front yard to find Xu Yutang. "Yutang, shall we go out for a stroll?"
Xu Yutang was studying the medicine package sent by Imperial Physician Liu. Hearing Chen Miaochun's voice, she looked up and smiled. "Miaochun, you seem to be in a good mood?"
"Is it that obvious?" Chen Miaochun was a bit surprised. "Maybe it's because Yan Mingli is too busy. He's been busy looking for Gao Shan's father and has no time to pay attention to me."
Xu Yutang found this a bit strange. "Miaochun, are you confused by anger? Yan Mingli is so busy that he ignores you. Shouldn't you be angry? Why are you so happy?"
Chen Miaochun's smile froze for a moment, and she told Xu Yutang the truth. "Since Shen Heqing came back, Mingli has been acting like he's possessed. He reads books every morning and even drags me along. Even when we go out for a stroll, he has to go to the bookstore to buy some books. I'm so annoyed."
"Do you think he's possessed?"
As Xu Yutang listened to Chen Miaochun's complaints, her expression became more and more solemn. And when Chen Miaochun was halfway through her story, she always felt something tugging at her clothes. She subconsciously reached out to push it away, and the touch was delicate and soft, very comfortable.
Chen Miaochun thought it was a bit like Shen Baozhu's little face.
"Sister Miaochun, stop talking!" Shen Baozhu shouted loudly, scaring Chen Miaochun. She turned around and saw Yan Mingli standing behind her.
Dragon King: [Hahaha, the fool is so sad.]
Lin Yu: [Dragon King, don't gloat. Mingli is about to cry.]
Dragon King: [I'm not laughing at him. I'm laughing at Chen Miaochun. Xu Yutang hinted to her that the little cutie was tugging at her clothes, but she didn't notice.]
Dragon King: [Lin Yu, the young couple you like is going to quarrel.]
Lin Yu: [I hope they can make up soon. Miaochun finally has a break, but Mingli is busy studying. Neither of them is wrong. It's just a coincidence.]
Yan Mingli looked at Chen Miaochun with red eyes. "Miaochun, it turns out you've been so aggrieved. I was too selfish and didn't consider your feelings."
Dragon King: [Did I hear wrong? What's the fool doing?]
Lin Yu: [It's good that they don't quarrel.]
Caught badmouthing someone on the spot, Chen Miaochun felt guilty subconsciously. But after hearing Yan Mingli's words, she felt an inexplicable feeling welling up in her heart, and she wanted to cry. "I, I don't feel aggrieved... You promised to go out for a stroll, but halfway through, you went into the bookstore. You knew I don't like books, but you still dragged me in."
Yan Mingli nodded meekly. "I was wrong. I won't do it again next time."
"You have to write a guarantee letter!"
"Okay, I'll write it."
The two left hand in hand, planning to go to the study to write the guarantee letter.
When Chen Miaochun left, she left Shen Baozhu with Xu Yutang.
Xu Yutang looked down at the medicine package in her hand, got up, and pulled Shen Baozhu away. Xu Yunmiao had taken too many medicines, and there was already a smell of medicine in the room. She didn't want Shen Baozhu to smell it.
The Fourth Prince was measuring his size in the palace to choose the crown prince's robe. Qiuqiu wanted to make clothes for herself and went to the embroidery workshop to learn how to make clothes. Today, Shen Baozhu was the only child. Xu Yutang planned to take Shen Baozhu out for a stroll. Fortunately, Chen Miaochun had even prepared the carriage.
Xu Yutang was a bit scared to take Shen Baozhu out alone. She put on a veil hat. "Baozhu, thank you for the pills. Xiaotao can almost get out of bed and walk. Let's buy her some new clothes."
Shen Baozhu had no objections. She nodded and talked about Gao Shan's matter. "Sister Yutang, Gao Shan's father has been found! Mother said she might be Uncle Gao's daughter. A bad guy bullied her and even wrongly accused Brother Mingli of being a thief."
"Since he's been found, why is it only 'might be'?" Xu Yutang asked gently.
Shen Baozhu explained. "Gao Shan thought he'd found his father, but Mother said we still need to investigate. This is called being foolproof!"
The two chatted for a while, and then the carriage arrived at the largest jewelry store in the capital.
Xu Yutang wanted to choose a gift for Shen Baozhu and Qiuqiu. She nervously held the purse with the silver note that Yan Mingli had given her a few days ago. It was the pocket money from the elder brother-in-law to the younger sister.
Shen Baozhu rarely came to the jewelry store. She also tightly held Xu Yutang's hand. "Sister Yutang, you have to be good and not run around."
Although she was a child, she pretended to be an adult to teach others. Xu Yutang felt warm in her heart and nodded. "Okay, then Baozhu has to take care of me."
It was Xu Yutang's first time in such a store. Looking at the various ornaments in front of her, she was dazzled. Finally, she chose two safety locks.
The safety locks were delicate and small, suitable to be hung on the body. Xu Yutang wanted to make tassels and hang them on herself. She took out the silver note to pay. "Baozhu, do you think we should buy new clothes directly or choose fabrics to make clothes for Xiaotao?"
"Buying new clothes means Xiaotao can wear them directly, but they definitely won't be as nice as the ones made to order with fabrics. But making clothes to order takes time. Which one should I choose?"
Just as Xu Yutang was waiting for the shop assistant to pack the safety locks and was in a dilemma, a man suddenly appeared beside her.
The man's tone was obsequious. "My Lady Marquis, I have something to tell you."
Xu Yutang was stunned. She looked at the person beside her in confusion. But because she was wearing a veil hat, the man, Zhao Qing, mistook her for Chen Miaochun and immediately said, "My Lady Marquis, there's a promiscuous woman around your fiancé..."
"What are you talking nonsense about? Mingli is not such a person." Xu Yutang took a step back with Shen Baozhu and looked at Zhao Qing warily.
When she first came to the capital, there was a misunderstanding because of Chen Miaochun's title of Lady Marquis, and she had an unpleasant quarrel with Yan Mingli. Naturally, she could tell that Zhao Qing had mistaken her for Chen Miaochun.
And Xu Yutang's answer made Zhao Qing believe he had found the right person. He whispered, "My Lady Marquis, you'd better go back and check on the people around Young Master Yan, lest he be seduced by a promiscuous woman..."
Hearing Zhao Qing slander Yan Mingli, Xu Yutang was angry. Yan Mingli's feelings for Chen Miaochun were sincere. How could he be easily seduced by someone?
She shouted loudly, "Someone, take this man away!"
So angry was Xu Yutang that she even forgot to buy clothes and went straight back to the Princess Mansion.
At the Princess Mansion.
Yan Mingli learned his lesson and put his studies aside. He wholeheartedly accompanied Chen Miaochun, and the two got along happily until Xu Yutang came with a strange man.
After hearing what had happened from Xu Yutang, Yan Mingli got angry. "Who are you? I have no grudges against you. Why do you slander me?"
"Miaochun, don't believe his words. I haven't talked to any promiscuous women!"
Shen Baozhu helped Yan Mingli. "Yes, he's talking nonsense! The person with Brother Mingli is Baozhu. I'm not a promiscuous person."
Since Yan Mingli had been living in the Princess Mansion, except for the occasional busy days, he had accompanied Shen Baozhu almost every day. It seemed that the "promiscuous woman" might be referring to Shen Baozhu.
Following Shen Baozhu's words, Chen Miaochun also thought of this. She directly kicked Zhao Qing. "How dare you! You slander Baozhu. You're looking for death."
Dragon King: [This man looks strong. Can we use the truth-telling talisman on him?]
Qingyun True Man: [Yes.]