Chapter 380: Chapter 389: Sobs, His Heart Is Like Stone
East Courtyard.
Shen Hua sat on the stone stool, her chin cupped in her hand, watching Nanny Cheng and her colleagues busily packing luggage up and down.
Xie Xun sat beside her, the veins on his hands distinctly visible.
The thought of pressing his sword against Cui Yun’s neck proliferated wildly.
When he dared not risk Yangyang’s safety, Cui Yun took advantage of his care, playing him like a fiddle with "concern invites chaos"!
Such a man, wanting to marry Yangyang from his hands?
A sheer fantasy!
If only he had known Shen Hua was greatly recovered, why would he have let her stay at the Marquis Yangling Mansion!
Luckily! Bringing her back now is not too late!
"From now on, you will live with brother at the Xie Family’s house. I’ve already had your courtyard cleaned and prepared by the servants."
Shen Hua ’mmm-hmmed’ in response.
She naturally was willing to follow Xie Xun.
But soon, she gently said: "But I am returning to Fengzhou the day after tomorrow."
Returning to Fengzhou, both siblings understood what it meant.
"Brother will arrange for an escort to take you back."
"Yangyang shouldn’t trouble Marquis Cui any further."
Xie Xun: "After all, there are no ties of kinship."
After Shen Hua caused trouble for Cui Yun, the stifled air in her heart dissipated, and she even swung her legs happily, humming a tuneless little song.
"Brother is right!"
The girl stood up, supervising Cheng Gui as he moved the wooden crates.
"Be gentle, don’t knock it and cause damage."
"Yicui, my canopy is made of gold threads, be sure to take it with you."
"I’m accustomed to this tea set."
"My rabbit doll, find a box to pack it in, it’s worth it!"
Shen Hua walked in and out, afraid she might miss something.
In the end, she still couldn’t help but walk out holding the red glazed porcelain willow leaf vase.
The girl glanced back.
The room was empty.
She had nearly packed everything away.
Yingwu had been following her, utterly clueless. Just about to send a message to Cui Yun, he heard the girl’s voice, soft and gentle upfront.
"Yingwu."
"Are you coming with me, or staying here?"
Shen Hua paused, tugging on her lips: "Think about the jewelry you have on and your monthly allowance before you answer me."
Yingwu, about to persuade her, quickly made up his mind.
"Is this vase heavy? Let me carry it for you, Miss."
Duke Fu’s Mansion is several streets away from Marquis Yangling Mansion.
Even by carriage, it would still take quite a few hours.
Xie Xun quietly handled the moving of Shen Hua. It was clearly a massive undertaking, to the extent that Xue Shuyue, who was residing in the West Garden, noticed nothing.
Xie Xun brought the person straight back. He actually had a lot of matters to attend to, but he still accompanied Shen Hua for a tour of the new courtyard.
Once Shen Hua entered, and saw the arrangement inside, her eyes reddened.
Yicui was also taken aback, quickly urging Nanny Cheng to tidy up the room.
Actually, there was hardly any need for tidying, as the place was cleaned daily and was quite neat and tidy. They just had to place their brought belongings one by one.
Soon, only the siblings were left.
Xie Xun said gently.
"This was modified to be exactly like your original courtyard."
He was referring, of course, to the Shen Mansion, Shen Hua’s courtyard.
Shen Hua thought.
Indeed! Brother is the best!!!
Xie Xun: "Do you like it?"
Shen Hua without hesitation: "I do!"
Xie Xun smiled: "If you like it, you can live here for a lifetime."
"Yining relies on you, and the Xie Family parents are also very easy to get along with."
"Knowing this courtyard was prepared for you, the Xie Family Madam even personally oversaw the construction."
Especially after learning that last time Shen Hua took Xie Yinong to eavesdrop around the corner, the Duchess was not annoyed but instead pulled Xie Yinong aside and asked,
"Did you really go eavesdrop?"
"You even dared to climb onto the rooftop of the Yan Family."
"Sister Ning, if you like it, you can go again tomorrow, Mama will not stop you, even if you are more outrageous, it’s no bother."
"Miss Shen is lively; I saw this at the Xuan Family wedding banquet before. She may be sharp, but she knows when to advance and retreat, and Lady Xuan always speaks highly of her whenever she mentions her. Her willingness to have you accompany her is a good thing."
Although, Shen Hua did not care whether they welcomed her or not.
But hearing this, she was still delighted.
Xie Xun took Shen Hua towards the waterside pavilion.
Shen Hua heard him say.
"Yangyang, this time brother, has also brought you home."
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Ministry of Justice.
Cui Yun had not a moment of leisure.
He was about to leave Shengjing, naturally there was a pile of matters waiting to be dealt with.
Jiang Zhao kept running back and forth with various files in hand.
The Chief Clerk watched Jiang Zhao run back and forth.
Eventually, he couldn’t help but stop Jiang when he paused to drink water.
"You—"
Jiang Zhao: "Shut up."
"Do you think you’ll have any time to rest? The more I run, the more issues the superior handles, the fewer I’ll have to deal with later. Otherwise, when they pile up, most likely I’ll be the one taking over. Get it?"
Not to mention Cui Yun’s efficiency was higher than his, his actions were also decisive.
Not knowing when he would return to Shengjing this time, there were things that could wait for Cui Yun’s return to handle, but some simply couldn’t wait.
He had to run, even if it meant breaking his legs, he was willing.
The Chief Clerk, upon hearing this, felt there was some sense to it.
Then he too started to run.
Cui Yun didn’t even have the time to stop for a sip of strong tea.
His expression was calm, not a word about the matter.
Ji Qing respectfully reported by his side.
"Heir Xie has escorted Miss Shen to Duke Fu’s Mansion."
Cui Yun picked up the pen, his movements unchanged.
He... wasn’t surprised either.
The incredulous look on Shen Hua’s face from last night resurfaced, puffed up with anger, like a cat that had its fur blown up, impossible to soothe.
Yet she always carried herself with delicate grace, allowing him in bed but could never bring herself to kick him out.
After all, it would seem as though the girl was insatiably longing.
She sulked by herself.
The image she left him with from the beginning was.
— Furious to the point of exploding, just calm down! Keep your cool! Don’t get caught up in it! Stay rational.
— It’s not that big of a deal! So what if my advances were rejected! It’s Cui Yun’s fault, not mine!
— Why hasn’t he left yet!! Don’t make me throw him out!!!
— Yes, I’m still breathing.
Then, the girl rolled up all the beddings, leaving him only with a view of her round back of the head.
— Whimper, his heart is like stone.
Now that Xie Xun has received an official position, he would definitely seek her out today.
The girl would surely make a complaint.
However, Cui Yun was not at all flustered. If Xie Xun was annoyed with him, then let him be. After all, both he and Shen Hua had to leave Shengjing; Xie Xun could remain annoyed if he wished.
In the future, when Lady Cui Xuan pays a visit, Xie Xun must still treat her with courtesy. That man is someone who responds better to gentleness than coercion.
Cui Yun simply asked indifferently, "Did they take the vase with them?"
Ji Qing was stunned for a moment, truly a master at prediction, and then with a tone full of indescribable feelings he said, "It’s been taken."
Cui Yun chuckled.
Jiang Zhao rushed in again.
"Sir, when will you leave today?"
Cui Yun guessed his thoughts as well.
"No return to the Bu Gui Residence."
He said, "Bring whatever you need here."
Was he planning to stay the night?
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Meanwhile, Shen Hua was enjoying her time in Duke Fu’s Mansion.
After having dinner, the girl kept glancing at the sky from time to time.
"Yicui, go outside and check, has anyone arrived?"
Yicui quickly returned: "No one."
Shen Hua didn’t believe it and ran out herself, staring at the deserted path for a long while.
She thought.
There should be a celebration.
Cui Yun has lost his wife.
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