Chapter 377
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Luo Xue Yan became more cautious. As long as it was related to Shen Miao, she would have to raise one hundred and twenty percent of her attention to deal with it. Just as she was thinking, she heard Consort Dong Shu laughing from above, "Furen need not be nervous. Today us two sisters invite you into the Palace, in fact it is to talk about daily life with Furen." After a pause, she then continued, "Us two sisters have never been to the Northwestern region before and it is a story that Furen followed the General into battle. We are very curious about the Northern region and came to invite Furen for a chat."
Consort Dong Shu's voice was gentle and intimate, like the spring breeze that soothed one's heart. Luo Xue Yan did not relax and instead Shen Miao became more suspicious. She obviously knew that there would be other intentions in entering the Palace today, and perhaps it was Emperor Wen Hui who was here to inquire about something. Emperor Wen Hui deliberately looked for Consort Xu Xian and Consort Dong Shu. Both of them, one was domineering and the other was gentle. With one hard and one soft working together, it was easy to make one confused and involuntarily speak.
Shen Miao's heart was somewhat nervous.
"Many thanks to Your Ladyship's appreciation." Luo Xue Yan also smiled, "It is just that the Northern region is boring and one fear that Your Ladyship will not like it."
"No harm." Consort Dong Shu smiled, "Since we invited you over, one would not be afraid of boredom." Her voice paused as she suddenly thought of something and looked at Shen Miao.
Fu Xiu Yi knew that the Emperor wanted them to sound out Luo Xue Yan and also knew that Luo Xue Yan would bring Shen Miao along as a warning. Yesterday he had instructed her that if Shen Miao was present, Shen Miao must be sent away during the discussion. Fu Xiu Yi was Consort Dong Shu's son so naturally Consort Dong Shu would not doubt but … No matter what, she could not see what was worth guarding against this slightly wooden and timid Young Lady.
Shen Miao's head hung down and one could not see her expression clearly. One only heard Consort Dong Shu saying, "But it would be boring for a Young Lady to hear such interesting things. Tong Yao, bring Fifth Shen Young Lady to stroll around the garden and when she is tired, bring her to the living quarters to have some snacks and take good care of her. "
Even though Consort Xu Xian was somewhat surprised, she thought that it was Emperor Wen Hui's idea and it did not affect her so naturally she did not refute. Luo Xue Yan's heart was uneasy and it was best to place Shen Miao in front of her but in the current situation, she also realised that the following conversation with the two Consorts would not really be idle. At least … in broad daylight, these people did not dare to let anything happen to Shen Miao.
Thinking like this, her heart was slightly at ease and she smiled at Shen Miao, "Jiao Jiao, follow the female official to stroll around the garden. Mother will come and look for you after speaking to the Ladyships."
Shen Miao did not refuse but her heart cried out that it was not good. Why did he send her away without any rhyme or reason? She could act coquettishly and refuse to leave, but that would be too deliberate. Why didn't they let others hear their conversation? Could it be that she had already aroused suspicion? The person who spoke was Consort Dong Shu. It was the first time Consort Dong Shu met her … Could it be that Fu Xiu Yi was reminding Consort Dong Shu? This thought flashed through Shen Miao's mind.
But she didn't say anything. She stood up respectfully and said goodbye to Concubines Xu Xian and followed Tong Yao out.
Official Tong Yao led her to the garden. Gardens could be seen everywhere in the Imperial Palace. They were probably built for the imperial concubines, and they were quite beautiful. It was just that Shen Miao did not have the mood to appreciate it. She was more familiar with every inch of land here than anyone else, and knew clearly which part of the garden was what kind of flowers grew, so how would she have any interest to listen.
Official Tong Yao also saw that she was absent-minded and said, "If Young Lady Shen is tired, this servant will bring you to the living quarters to sit. There are snacks there. "
Shen Miao nodded her head. Just as they walked halfway and saw the doors to the living quarters, a little eunuch ran over and said a few words to Tong Yao's ear in a hurry. Tong Yao then said apologetically to Shen Miao, "The living quarters is the house in front. Young Lady Shen should go in first. This servant will come over after sending the things over."
Shen Miao nodded her head and did not haggle over it. That living quarters was right in front and there were guards everywhere in the Palace, so there was no fear of anything happening. She herself had come here before and was very clear about it.
Walking to the front of the living quarters, she opened the door and walked in. That door closed by itself with a 'pa' sound. Shen Miao's heart quivered and before she could react, a pair of hands covered her mouth from behind. Shen Miao did not even think as she bit down and bent her elbow to fiercely hit her back.
She only heard a 'si' sound behind her as she sucked in a mouthful of cold air. Her elbow was grabbed by someone and she was unable to move. A familiar voice sounded with some suppressed anger, "Shen Miao, are you a shrew?"
Shen Miao was slightly surprised and the person behind her had already released his hand. She turned her head and looked at the other person. Opposite, Xie Jing Xing was touching his own hand and there was a slight anger in his expression. But … What Shen Miao cared about was not this.
It was different from his previous cynical and unruly romantic appearance. Today he was wearing a dark red official robe with fine cufflinks, long hat and green boots. His sharp and arrogant appearance was a completely different person from before. Shen Miao had never seen him like this before and was stunned for a moment.
Xie Jing Xing locked the door and turned his head to look at her with his arms crossed, with an appearance of wanting to settle accounts.
But Shen Miao was not afraid of him and only frowned, "What are you doing here?"
"Coming out from the Palace, one thought that it might be you and came over to take a look. It really is." Xie Jing Xing said it in an incomparably relaxed manner, "The Emperor summoned your Father to the Palace?"
Shen Miao's heart jumped, "What do you mean?"
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