Chapter 92 Protecting Qinghe

Chapter 92 Protecting Qinghe

Shen Nanzi glanced back at the servants' quarters in the courtyard, then pretended to be hesitant and spoke.

"There's one more room in this yard."

Everyone in the courtyard understood Shen Nanzi's meaning: they could only accept one person.

Xie Yan looked at the layout of her courtyard. Each room was arranged, and the empty room was the one that Lie Feng used to live in.

Shen Nanzi was not lying; the document was full of information.

It wouldn't be impossible for two guards to live in the same room, but she only wanted one.

Xie Yan surely understands this.

His gaze swept over Xie Yu, and he waved his folding fan, his expression calm and composed.

Xie Yan's eyes deepened, and his breathing became heavy and suppressed.

Thinking that this female guard was indeed rare, he said in a firm tone, "Let's have a duel, and the winner stays."

Shen Nanzi gave a soft "heh," her delicate brows furrowed, and her lips curled into a mocking smile.

They're really persistent, determined to force their people to stay near her.

Shen Nanzi's meaning was crystal clear: Xie Yan's actions revealed the undercurrents between Prince Jing and Princess Jing.

Shen Nanzi remained silent, which meant she disagreed.

This made Xie Yan's words seem like they had fallen to the ground, leaving him somewhat embarrassed.

Even though he was Prince Jing, his words were commands.

Everyone could see that in this silent power struggle, Princess Jing was the one in control.

The courtyard fell silent once again.

Seeing his prince being treated coldly once again, Wu Ying went overboard in helping him.

"If you still won't obey, when will you ever do it again!"

His voice was stern, clearly conveying Prince Jing's instructions.

The two female guards had no choice but to step forward, bow to each other, and prepare to fight it out.

"Wait!"

Shen Nanzi stood up, her voice filled with displeasure. As she stood up, she shook off the wrist that Xie Yan had been holding.

She scrutinized Wuying, "These are the guards for me, the princess. It's not up to you, a mere servant, to speak so rudely when it comes to choosing who to select."

Since Wuying wants to act on behalf of his master, then she can go along with it and use her status to pressure Wuying; that's not impossible.

As expected, Wuying lowered his head and remained silent.

Shen Nanzi didn't want to give Xie Yan any more chances to pester her, so she pointed directly at one of them and said, "This princess chooses her."

"I've been bedridden for so long, I must accept the Sixth Prince's gift of gratitude!"

Then, Shen Nanzi pretended to speak politely.

"I thank Prince Jing for his kindness in giving me this female guard. If someone else is willing to give her a gift, please give her to them!"

Others...

Xie Yan's gaze instantly darkened, his pupils contracted slightly, revealing a hint of embarrassment, but even more so, sadness.

He suffered a complete defeat in his first encounter with Xie Yu.

Shen Nanzi didn't believe him and didn't even give him a chance.

What could he say?

Compared to her eight years of hardship, his little embarrassment was insignificant.

He was overwhelmed by an unspeakable sense of guilt, and another emotion he tried to suppress but couldn't overcome.

Jealousy!

He was incredibly jealous of Xie Yu at that moment. With her favoritism, Xie Yu was emboldened to declare war on him and, unsurprisingly, won the war.

He held her wrist, which she had just shaken off, in his empty hand. Shen Nanzi truly rejected him from the bottom of her heart.

The word "rejection" made his heart ache even more, as if he were being strangled by a rope, unable to breathe.

He knew he had no right to be jealous, so he suppressed his emotions and went along with her wishes.

"I really can't refuse the gift of gratitude from my sixth brother!"

"It's time to expand the Princess's courtyard; it's too crowded."

Shen Nanzi quickly stopped her, saying, "I'm already used to living in this courtyard. There's no need to go to such lengths. This is perfect."

Seeing her resistance, Xie Yan had no choice but to give up!

After catching his breath, he said to Xie Yu, "Sixth Brother, let me see you off."

The implication of seeing him off was clear. Xie Yu closed his folding fan and gave the female guard instructions:

"Qinghe, from now on, the safety of Princess Jing is in your hands! Do not fail me."

Qinghe bowed her head and clasped her hands, saying, "Your Highness will remember your entrustment and do your utmost to protect the Princess!"

Xie Yan seemed unwilling to stay a moment longer and took a step to leave.

Xie Yu and Shen Nanzi exchanged a glance and then followed each other out of the courtyard.

Today's commotion has added another Qinghe to the list.

Shen Nanzi then let her stay in Liefeng's house to get acquainted with it.

The next day, she took Qinghe by carriage to Chang Le Street.

It's been a long time since I've been here. Has Young Master Ye already left?

As Shen Nanzi entered the house, she searched for Ye Shuyin's figure amidst the sea of ​​flowers.

After all, her looks were so stunning that even the most beautiful flowers in the garden couldn't steal her away.

At first glance, it seemed that he was nowhere to be seen.

That person must be someone of great importance, and I wonder why he's staying with her.

It seems they have already left.

Thinking this, Shen Nanzi asked the gardener to take her to move a few pots of daffodils.

To everyone's surprise, right next to the daffodils, Ye Shuying was seen standing among the flowers, wearing a hat, carrying a wooden bucket in one hand and a wooden ladle in the other, watering the flowers.

It's still there?

Shen Nanzi was an unexpected surprise.

Ye Shuyin turned around and saw her, then immediately quickened his pace and came out.

Although it was early morning, the sun was still scorching. Shen Nanzi got a headache as soon as she was exposed to the sun, so she selected a few of the best daffodils and had the florist carry them onto the carriage.

She then retreated into the pavilion and drank some herbal tea.

Ye Shuyin placed the wooden bucket in the shade, walked into the pavilion, lifted his hat, and revealed his stunningly beautiful face.

At the same time, Shen Nanzhi also saw his chest, which was bulging from the heat.

The white, coarse cloth shirt offered no concealment whatsoever, revealing his well-defined pectoral muscles, which caught her eye completely unprepared.

Beads of sweat trickled down his cheeks, down his neck, onto his firm chest, and further down...

Shen Nanzi moved away in shame.

"I am a woman, after all. How can you be so unguarded?"

"Why were you beaten last time? Haven't you learned your lesson?"

Shen Nanzi pretended to shield her eyes with her hand, "Hurry up and put your clothes on, what kind of behavior is this?"

She finally understood how men feel when they see a beautiful woman.

His handsomeness is different from Xie Yan's.

Xie Yanmei was beautiful, but in front of her, he dressed very conservatively, like a chaste and loyal man.

His temper is either fierce or cold; just looking at his face makes me angry.

Ye Shuyin, on the other hand, possesses a different kind of captivating beauty, striking a woman's heart at just the right moment, while also exuding an air of unintentional allure.

If she weren't incompatible with romantic relationships, even the most virtuous woman probably couldn't stand him.

So good at flirting!

"Didn't we agree on this last time?" He put his hat aside and sat down opposite her.

"I am your mistress. Since I am a mistress, why should I hide it?"

Look at what they're saying!

Shen Nanzi took a break, and in a short while, he teased her twice.

"I'll just have a sip of tea and then leave!"

Ye Shuyin pulled his collar tighter. "I haven't come for months. I'll come and leave as soon as I arrive."

There was a hint of resentment in his tone.

"Alright! You can look at me now."

Shen Nanzi lowered her arm; a letter lay before her.

She glanced at Ye Shuyin.

"Open it and take a look." Ye Shuyin nodded, gesturing for her to look.