NOVPUBShen Hexuan sighed. “I won’t argue with you about the matters of the Hidden Pavilion and the bookstore, but when you’ve had enough fun, come back home.”
With that, Shen Hexuan pushed the door open and walked out.
Shen Roujia stood there, her mind reeling.
What did he mean by “you’re different from Siqi”?
Though she had been in this world for some time, it didn’t mean she had regressed.
She couldn’t ignore the look in his eyes just now.
Only a lover’s restrained affection could look like that. Shen Roujia’s heart chilled. Did Shen Hexuan have such feelings for her?
But they were siblings!
Suppressing her thoughts, Shen Roujia stared at the open door in disbelief.
Sunlight streamed in, seemingly highlighting Shen Hexuan’s clear conscience.
Shen Roujia panicked.
Shen Hexuan’s actions only strengthened her resolve to leave.
No matter when the storyline ended, she had to find a way to leave sooner.
Shen Roujia first went to Gu Zhi’s new residence but didn’t find her. Instead, she encountered a beautiful woman.
Gu Qianqiu smiled at Shen Roujia. “Ah Zhi isn’t home. Which family are you from? Why hasn’t Ah Zhi mentioned having such a good friend?”
Luo Yuxiao glanced at Shen Roujia. “Why is the young lady wearing a veil?”
Shen Roujia looked coldly at the woman pretending to be concerned. She thought, this must be that little aunt.
How could she still be hanging around Gu’s house after so long?
Shen Roujia spoke softly, “General, since Gu Zhi isn’t here, I won’t stay long.” n𝚘vp𝚞𝚋.com
Gu Qianqiu grew wary, seeing Shen Roujia’s reluctance to reveal her identity.
“Please leave your name so I can inform Ah Zhi when she returns.”
Shen Roujia smiled, “No need to worry, General. I’ve known Gu Zhi for a long time… Just tell her that Jiao Niang came to retrieve the sheet music. She’ll understand.”
Hearing Shen Roujia’s elegant speech and graceful manners, Gu Qianqiu’s suspicion slowly dissipated.
However, Luo Yuxiao’s eyes widened at the name.
“You are Jiao Niang? Ah Zhi knows you?”
Shen Roujia looked at her, puzzled. “Yes, that’s me.”
Luo Yuxiao, delighted, addressed Gu Qianqiu, “Brother-in-law, you wouldn’t know since you weren’t in the capital, but Jiao Niang played the qin and danced with swords for Ah Zhi at the Spring Banquet. It was breathtaking.”
“There are even rumors that Jiao Niang has become a disciple of Lady Miao Yin.”
Shen Roujia laughed lightly, “Just rumors.”
Hearing this, Gu Qianqiu looked at Shen Roujia with new respect. “Gu Zhi went to the military camp. I’ll inform her when she returns.”
Shen Roujia nodded slightly and left the Gu residence.
She mounted her horse swiftly, leaving the carriage behind. “You can return to the residence on your own.”
Riding fast, Shen Roujia headed straight to the Hidden Pavilion, changed clothes, and dragged Zhang San with her to White Stone Academy.
Zhang San, confused, asked, “Master, so many people have come to investigate Jia Shen that they’re wearing out our doorstep. Why are you just arriving now? Where are we going?”
Shen Roujia smirked and tightened her mask.
“We’re going to expose impostors.”
As soon as Shen Roujia arrived at White Stone Academy, she saw a large crowd gathered outside, noisily arguing.
“I am Jia Shen! I have the badge to prove it!”
“Get lost, those badges are sold all over the Western Market.”
“I’m the real Jia Shen, only my knowledge…”
