After being rejected, he emptied the mansion and went into exile

Chapter 436 Do you know Qimen Dunjia?

Originally, Song Yingxue felt a bit stuffy in the room, as she really had nothing to say to that woman from the Western Regions.

She was aware of the king and prince's schemes, and she could roughly guess where this woman came from.

If she hadn't met the eldest prince of the Nine Provinces Kingdom, she might have been one of those chosen.

I couldn't help but think of Lord Shen Zhizheng, whom I had met on the street during the day.

The man still showed no expression towards her.

The thought that time was running out made him even more agitated.

These days, she has tried almost every method she could to woo a man.

"Men are just inherently masochistic; they like women who are gentle and considerate, and they like women who are charming and alluring even more."

"Of course, if she also acts a little temperamental and pitiful, no man can stand it."

"To win a man's heart, you need to win his stomach and his preferences; you have to find the right balance."

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Song Yingxue recalled what her mother had told her.

She always hovered around Shen Zhizheng, constantly trying to figure out what kind of girl he liked.

Charming, silly, cute, well-behaved and sensible...

In the end, it was discovered that this man treated almost all kinds of girls the same way.

She couldn't help but start to doubt whether she was pretty enough.

Although she couldn't compare to the beauty of the Crown Prince's wife, nor did she possess the aloof elegance of Lady Xiang, she at least had some exotic charm.

Otherwise, why would the king and prince have their eyes on her?

Later, she started delivering things again.

Gifts like handkerchiefs, purses, and snacks that ordinary young ladies would give...

They even gifted him calligraphy, paintings, brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.

but……

There's still no progress.

She wondered if what her mother said was wrong.

Otherwise, why would that man ultimately abandon the mother and daughter?

Originally, she didn't have much romantic feeling for Shen Zhizheng; she only hoped to move him so that he would let her stay.

But as she spent more time with him, she discovered Shen Zhizheng's admirable qualities.

He is an upright person with a kind heart.

She is not only exceptionally good-looking, but also exceptionally talented.

If a man like that truly falls for her, she'd probably be laughing in her dreams.

But she still hasn't shown any sign of winning that person over.

This morning, he gave her a strange look.

Perhaps it was because he saw her with a woman from the Western Regions?

This morning, Madam Xiang was about to send the third young lady and two young masters of the Shen family back to the Shen family, but she actually let that woman with no official title take her and the princess out for a stroll.

The princess of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom was a restless person who loved to join in the fun. As long as someone took her, she would go anywhere and with anyone.

She wasn't blaming Madam Xiang for her and the princess's neglect, but she found it rather strange.

Although she had only met Madam Xiang a few times and stayed at the Xiang residence for a short time without even exchanging a few words, her intuition told her that Madam Xiang was definitely not a fool.

Because he wanted to understand Shen Zhizheng, he learned about all the members of the Shen family.

This was also thanks to the Southern Barbarian princess, who loved to join in the fun and ask questions; she had indeed heard quite a bit about the Shen family.

Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that the Shen family's return from exile was largely due to the eldest daughter of the Shen family, who was also the wife of General Xiang.

I heard that before the Shen family suffered their misfortune, Madam Xiang had been bedridden due to health reasons.

By chance, just as his health was recovering, the Shen family was exiled to a poor and desolate place.

All the adult men of the Shen family were escorted away by government soldiers, while the rest were the young ladies and wives who had previously lived a life of luxury.

And there are also young princes.

It is said that it was thanks to this eldest daughter of the Shen family that the Shen family overcame numerous difficulties and arrived at the place of exile.

She also heard that in the place of exile, the eldest daughter of the Shen family was leading the Shen family to farm and make money.

Even the fact that the Shen family was able to regain favor and return to Shangjing this time is inextricably linked to the eldest daughter of the Shen family.

She only knew some basic martial arts, but she could still tell that Madam Xiang was a trained fighter.

Otherwise, one wouldn't walk with such a gentle breeze yet possess such immense strength.

Women in their boudoirs usually have to catch their breath after walking just a few steps.

How could such a woman allow a foreign woman, who was forcibly placed in her territory by the emperor, to have any power?

Anyone with eyes could tell that this woman was very likely a spy from the Western Regions.

Although she didn't understand why Madam Xiang did this and found it very strange, she also thought that Madam Xiang must have her reasons for doing so.

Perhaps only that woman would think that Madam Xiang's agreement to let her accompany her meant that she had acknowledged her status.

She felt no kinship whatsoever with this woman who also came from the Western Regions. Her smile vanished, and she pushed open the door and walked out.

Only the princess of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom remained, chatting away with the woman from the Western Regions about what she had seen and heard that day.

While speaking, he also studied the illusions of the Western Regions.

The moment Song Yingxue opened the door, she saw someone standing in the courtyard not far away.

It was already late at night, but the energetic princess of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom still didn't feel tired, while many others had already finished their dinner.

Madam Xiang looked in her direction.

With a smile on her face, Song Yingxue stepped forward lightly.

Shen Jinyao looked at Song Yingxue under the moonlight. She wondered when it had started, but Song Yingxue had stopped wearing clothes from the Western Regions and was now wearing fashionable clothes bought on the street.

Upon closer inspection, one can tell from those deep eyes that this person is not from the Kingdom of Kyushu.

"Has Madam had dinner yet?"

Shen Jinyao was surprised that Song Yingxue's first words to her were these.

Then I understood a little better.

Song Yingxue likes her older brother, so she probably naturally wants to be good to everyone in the Shen family.

She couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if her older brother really got together with Song Yingxue.

Thinking of her old-fashioned and strict older brother, she couldn't help but chuckle. She really couldn't imagine what her older brother would be like when he was in love.

Especially when faced with such an enthusiastic girl.

Shen Jinyao replied with a faint smile, "Not yet, have you eaten?"

Song Yingxue was somewhat surprised. She was so busy at the Shen residence that she returned without even eating?

Song Yingxue then stopped talking to Madam Xiang, saying, "We've eaten. Madam, please have some hot soup to warm yourself up, and then have the kitchen send some delicious food."

Shen Jinyao's faint smile deepened.

Whether sincere or not, the words were generally comforting.

Remembering what she had just heard, she said, "Why don't you come along, Miss Song?"

Together?

She has already said it...

Song Yingxue then said gently, "Since Madam has invited me, how can I refuse?"

Lanxing and Xiazhu, who were in the courtyard, exchanged a glance. They couldn't understand why the madam was doing this, but they knew that the madam must have something to say to Miss Song.

Once inside the master bedroom, Lanxing went to the small kitchen to make arrangements, while Xiazhu closed the door and stood guard outside.

Song Yingxue couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking how perceptive the maid was.

"I've heard you know illusion magic? Do you also know the art of divination and escape?"

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