NOVPUBXu Zening smiled warmly at the approaching person. Shen Roujia looked travel-worn, with dust and weeds clinging to her dress.
He lifted his eyelids slightly, maintaining his most gentle and harmless expression, and met Shen Roujia’s eyes.
Done for…
Shen Roujia felt a shiver down her spine as his ambiguous gaze fixed on her, making her feel stiff all over.
She awkwardly pulled out a smile and walked towards Xu Zening, trying to be ingratiating.
“Would you believe me if I said I went to find Xiao Hei?”
Just as Shen Roujia finished speaking, a little white head peeked out from Xu Zening’s arm, its gem-like eyes blinking at her.
The person and the cat stared at each other, stunned.
Xu Zening lifted his slender hand and gently picked up Xiao Hei.
He murmured lightly, as if to no one in particular, “You’re more sensible than she is.”
After saying this, Xu Zening handed Xiao Hei to Shen Roujia and wheeled himself out of the room.
Xiao Fu cautiously poked her head out from behind the curtain. “Your Highness…”
Shen Roujia, holding Xiao Hei, looked incredulous.
“Did Xu Zening take the wrong medicine?”
Xiao Fu hurried forward and pulled on Shen Roujia. “Your Highness, how can you call the Prince by name!”
Shen Roujia cleared her throat to cover up her slip. “When did he arrive?”
Xiao Fu hesitated before speaking, “The Prince came just after you left. I was so scared something might happen that I didn’t dare leave his side.”
She paused slightly, observing Shen Roujia’s expression. “Who would have thought that the Prince stayed in the room handling official duties all day without asking anything.”
Hearing this, Shen Roujia was somewhat surprised. She had initially thought Xu Zening came to question her actions.
However, he not only did nothing but seemed to be covering for her?
When Shen Roujia turned around again, the courtyard gate was already closed, and there was no sign of him.
Shen Roujia didn’t dwell on it too much and continued with her tasks while also starting to investigate an old case from years ago.
By the time Shen Roujia finished the remaining manuscript, the sky was already lightening.
She gently smoothed out the book cover and couldn’t help but chuckle at the large characters on it.
“Hmm… The Runaway Sweetheart of the Wealthy Young Master, hahaha…”
She murmured, “He chases, she runs, both are trapped, perfect. This is a classic!”
Xiao Fu rubbed her eyes and slowly sat up from the table where she had been lying.
“Your Highness, why haven’t you rested yet?”
Shen Roujia stood up lightly and wrapped the book in brown paper. “You go back to sleep. After dawn, find some time to deliver this to Gu Zhi.”
Xiao Fu, still drowsy, agreed out of habit and made sure to extinguish the candles before leaving.
It was only then that Shen Roujia felt a bit sleepy. She turned and collapsed onto the bed, quickly falling asleep.
The days passed quickly, and for Shen Roujia, this peaceful and idle life was quite pleasant.
One day, while Shen Roujia was napping in the courtyard, she was vaguely awakened by some sounds.
Her voice was slightly hoarse as she asked, “What is that noise outside?”
Xiao Fu glanced out and replied, “The Seventeenth Prince is a hundred days old. The National Preceptor is here to offer congratulations.”
Shen Roujia’s cheeks turned slightly red at the mention of Su Chen.
Shen Roujia couldn’t help but chuckle. It seemed young girls still preferred men with Su Chen’s appearance.
“If you want to go watch, go ahead.”
Xiao Fu, her face flushed, wasn’t shy anymore. After saluting, she hurried out to join the excitement.
