Duke Jing's younger sister

Yang forced a smile and explained to the guests why the person engaged to the Gu family had changed from the third girl to Ren Jiaorui, at which time Shen Li had already left the city in a carriage.

There are green trees and green mountains on both sides of the road, and the scenery is pleasant.

In the distant farmlands, the endless green crops are like a green carpet that stretches as far as the eye can see. The fragrance of green grass mixed with soil fills the air, making people feel happy and refreshed.

Shen Beiqi did not ride a horse, but rode in a carriage with Shen Li. He always had good manners, and even when he was sitting leisurely at this moment, his back was straight.

Shen Li let down the curtains with a feeling of unsatisfied feeling and leaned casually against the wall of the car. It wasn't that she was thinking about it deliberately, but she just couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.

She actually just followed Shen Beiqi without caring about anything else, without considering whether Yang would be angry or what a mess the Shen Mansion would be in.

To abandon everything like this, to be fearless... is like eloping with a lover.

Shen Li was amused by her own inexplicable thoughts, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, which was accurately captured by Shen Beiqi who was sitting opposite her, "Very happy?"

Shen Li was startled, as if her secrets were exposed, and said with a dodgy look, "Of course I'm happy to be able to come out and play."

At this moment, they were not in Jiangdu City or the Shen Mansion, and the brother-sister relationship between them did not seem so obvious. Shen Li's tone could not help but become lighter, with a hint of coquettishness unconsciously.

Shen Beiqi's eyes softened, "If you like, I will take you to any place I can take you to in the future."

Shen Li smiled. After he gets married, Han Yunning should be the one to go to any occasion where he can bring his family, right?

Thinking of Han Yunning, Shen Li recalled what happened in the palace that night and asked, "Are you investigating the matter of the Obsidian Snake?"

Shen Beiqi shook his head. "It was Commander Zhang who was investigating. It was his responsibility to protect the palace. It was his fault that the Obsidian Snake had sneaked into the palace. He should find out the truth and make amends."

"Oh...I see."

Shen Li nodded. Shen Beiqi noticed that she looked different and seemed to have something to say. He asked, "Did you find anything unusual that night?"

The anomaly...

Indeed, there was, it was the fragrance on her clothes and Han Yunning's plain brocade handkerchief.

But, after all, there is no evidence at all. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to speculate about his future wife in front of him?

Today was originally the day for her and Gu Nanxiao's betrothal ceremony. After today, his marriage to the Han family should also be on the agenda, right?

"When will your marriage to Miss Han be scheduled?" Shen Li asked.

The fingers hanging above her knees curled up slightly, and Shen Beiqi felt confused by her irrelevant answer.

He also remembered that last time in Cuibai Hall, she had said that she would sew wedding clothes for him.

So, now she asked about his wedding date again, was it because her hand had healed and she wanted to bring up the old matter again and sew a wedding dress for him?

Is she so anxious to see him get married?

His heart felt slightly blocked, his eyes darkened, and he asked, "Why are you asking this?"

Shen Li was stunned. She didn't expect him to bring the conversation back.

doing what?

What else could she do?

"Just... care about your brother, isn't it okay?"

Shen Beiqi remained silent, his eyes always on her face, as if he wanted to find a hint of duplicity through those bright and clear eyes.

Shen Li did feel a little guilty and quickly looked away.

Shen Beiqi sighed and changed the subject again, "Did you notice anything unusual about the night banquet in the palace? Just tell me, don't worry."

"I'm afraid you'll be angry."

"Angry?" Shen Beiqi was puzzled and chuckled, "Just give it a try and see if I will get angry."

Shen Li thought for a moment and decided to tell Shen Beiqi everything that happened that night and the doubts that were lingering in her mind.

It’s not that she had any ill intentions and deliberately wanted to sow discord between Shen Beiqi and Han Yunning.

However, until the matter is investigated clearly, this doubt will always remain in her mind. If she guessed wrong, then so be it. She can sincerely apologize to Han Yunning.

But what if she guessed right?

If she leaves it alone, won't her brother marry a woman who is as vicious as a snake and full of calculations?

"Do you doubt that the scent can attract obsidian snakes?"

"Well," Shen Li nodded, "I'm just guessing, there's no evidence, maybe I'm overthinking."

Shen Beiqi looked solemn, as if he was thinking about something.

In fact, that night, as soon as Shen Li left the banquet, he followed her out. After all, they were in the deep palace, and he was afraid that she would encounter some danger.

However, as soon as he left the banquet, Han Yunning caught up with him and grabbed his sleeve.

She hesitated and said that she had something very urgent that she wanted his help with.

Seeing that she looked hesitant and they were in the middle of an engagement conversation, Shen Beiqi agreed.

The moonlight is like water, and the shadows of the trees are swaying.

The two walked along the gravel path of the Imperial Garden for a while. Seeing that Han Yunning showed no sign of wanting to speak, Shen Beiqi asked,

"I wonder what's the urgent matter Miss Han has?"

"Brother Beiqi, why do you always call me Miss Han?"

Under the moonlight, Han Yunning's eyes were filled with tenderness, "You should call me Yunning."

She has always been very confident about her appearance, especially now that she is under the flowers and the moon, she has a more hazy beauty.

But the young man in front of him was even more handsome, with a figure as tall and straight as a bamboo under the moon, and eyes as bright as stars.

It’s a pity... those stunningly beautiful peach blossom eyes always have no warmth when looking at her, as if he is looking at an insignificant person.

However, when he looked at Shen Li, he had feelings that he shouldn't have!

Too many people looked up to her with that kind of eyes, and she knew best what that feeling meant.

She had been familiar with the rules and regulations for women since she was a child, and knew that as a wife, she should not be jealous. She also did not expect her future husband to be with her for the rest of her life.

After all, she is the daughter of the prime minister, and the man she marries must be no ordinary person. It is common for wealthy families to have three wives and four concubines.

She could take a concubine for Shen Beiqi after marrying into the Shen family, but she could not accept that her future husband's heart was not with her at all!

"Miss Han, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

Shen Beiqi was concerned about Shen Li's safety, so he turned around and was about to leave, but Han Yunning followed closely behind him and hugged him tightly from behind.

A woman's delicate voice came from behind me, her heart was beating fast and she was sobbing softly.

"Brother Beiqi, I am the one who wants to spend my life with you. I am the most suitable person for you. Why don't you want to look back at me?"