Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
â Who?â Lin Sisi agilely leaped out of the door, but no one was in sight.
She frowned and returned to the bridal chamber, âStrange, I heard a voice, why isnât anyone here? Could someone be deliberately ambushing in the Marquisâs Manor?â
âNo way! I didnât hear anything at all?â Su Miaoyan cleverly peeked out and then retreated into the room. She looked innocent.
Su Yingxue smirked. She had heard the voice and knew quite well that today Chu Jinling had come to the Marquisâs Manor under the pretext of conveying a message for Chu Yihan.
He had been frequenting the place lately, probably for that brief moment just now.
However, when she saw Lin Sisiâs reaction, she knew that she did not have to say anything more.
After all, she couldnât provoke Noble Consort Xiao. Noble Consort Xiao didnât have any principles, but her bottom line couldnât be crossed.
Her only bottom line was Chu Jinling.
Su Yingxue had thought that Lin Sisi had come to the Marquisâs Manor to congratulate her on a day off from the military camp, but she didnât expect her to stay directly in the Marquisâs Manor today. She said it was Chu Yihanâs order.
âYour Highness said, he wants me to personally protect you. Starting tonight until you enter the princeâs mansion tomorrow, I must protect you closely. So tonight, I have to guard outside your door.â
After dinner, Lin Sisi stood outside the door with a nine-ringed saber in her arms.
Su Yingxue smirked, âIs he⦠asking you to be my door deity?â
Lin Sisi was a senior military officer, assigning her to guard the door seemed a bit of a waste, didnât it?
She chuckled, âWho else would come to the Marquis of Martial Southâs Manor to cause trouble? My grandfather is still in the manor, no one would dare to offend.â
â Who made you mention Wu Dao?â Saint Ruanâs dissatisfied voice came, accompanied by a yawn. âOthers aside, this guy is something to watch out for. Even Chu Yihan has to guard against him. Until you enter the Ninth Princeâs Mansion, we all have to keep an eye on you!â
âKeep an eye on?â Su Yingxue furrowed her brow slightly.
âItâs protection! I provide close combat protection, while this old man prevents anyone from using drugs on you or employing any sneaky tactics. After all, this old man has seen and knows many poisons and methods.â Lin Sisi explained.
âHey, who are you calling an old man!â Saint Ruan protested. His hands were on hips.
Lin Sisi snorted, âArenât you? Youâre over seventy, calling you an old man is a problem?â
âEven if Iâm an old man, Iâm a young and handsome one at eighteen, arenât I tempting enough for you?â Saint Ruan raised his seductive eyes.
âEven if youâre handsome, youâre still an old man. Who would have thoughts about you?â
âWiry are you looking at me if you donât have any thoughts?â
With Saint Ruan and Lin Sisi bickering outside, Su Yingxue had no worries about anyone harming her. Plus, Zi Wei was in her room.
In the dim light, Zi Wei leaned quietly against the wall. His eyes with a faint purple hue, illuminating with a glimmer, âIâm watching over you.â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
No one could approach her.
Su Yingxue raised her lips slightly. âGood.â
On this peaceful night, she should be able to sleep well.
But she unexpectedly dreamed of someone.
Her mother.
In the dream, her motherâs appearance was more distinct than in the portrait. She was wanton and flamboyant. She was wearing a white gown, and her attire was refreshing and neat like she had never seen before.
She greeted her with a smile, although it was their first meeting in the dream, she looked familiar.
She even gently caressed her face. That warmth that was like a spring breeze made Su Yingxue cry.