Chapter 351: Shen Rushu’s Careful Machine

Chapter 351

Ying let Yin Lan bring her in.

Soon after, a delicate and soft figure entered the main room of Changfeng Pavilion.

When Ying looked up, she saw that Shen Ruxu had changed into a light blue embroidered silk gown with butterfly patterns. Her black hair was coiled neatly into a chignon bun. She walked in gracefully, lifting the curtain.

"Gu Ying, greetings."

Upon entering, Shen Ruxu immediately gave Ying a proper young lady's courtesy, affectionately calling her "Gu Sister" with an insincere smile on her face.

Having been in the Prince's residence for less than two days, she had already assumed an air of arrogance. Ying felt nauseous hearing it, but still maintained her composure and smiled back at her, signaling for her to rise.

"What brings Miss Shen here?"

Shen Ruxu sat down next to Mrs. Lin and curved her lips, saying, "I waited for a long time without seeing Mother return, so I was worried and wanted to come see what is going on, Mother. What were you discussing with Gu Sister that kept little Xu waiting so long at home?"

Mrs. Lin smiled kindly, "Nothing much, just selecting the yard where we will live in the future."

"Oh? Have you decided? Xu hopes to live with Mother. I wonder if Gu Sister can oblige?"

Mrs. Lin gently laughed, "Ying has agreed already. We will live in Lingxi Pavilion next to Changfeng Pavilion from now on."

Shen Ruxu stiffened. She had thought Ying would deliberately make things difficult for her, so she could gain some sympathy in front of Mother. She did not expect Ying to not cause her any trouble at all, instead depriving her of an opportunity.

She forced a smile, and happily said, "That is wonderful news. This way, Mother is closer to the Heir Apparent. Over the years, Xu has seen how much Mother misses the Heir Apparent. Now she can finally be reunited with him clearly under the moonlight. Xu is overjoyed for Mother."

Shen Ruxu chatted and joked with Mrs. Lin, completely disregarding Ying.

Ying was unbothered as well. She took the warm water brought by Yin Lan and leisurely drank a sip, silently ridiculing in her heart.

Shen Ruxu's words were quite interesting. Mrs. Lin was the Heir Apparent's birth mother. What could possibly happen to her in Changfeng Pavilion? By saying she was worried, she was implying that Ying, the proper daughter-in-law, was not a good person.

Moreover, it was almost dusk, around the time the Heir Apparent would come off duty. Her coming at this moment clearly revealed her ulterior motives that Ying understood perfectly.

Yanzhi's naive words made Ying laugh out loud. After laughing for a while, she sobered up again, feeling awful. She rinsed her mouth, pursed her lips, and suppressed her smile as she contemplated how to get along with Mrs. Lin and Shen Ruxu next.

Yin Lan poked Yanzhi's little head, "Silly girl, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Yanzhi pouted, "I'm not spouting nonsense. The Heir Apparent treats our mistress well. As long as Mistress is willing to mention it to him, the Heir Apparent will certainly be able to resolve this Shen girl problem."

Yin Lan turned to look at Ying's expression. Seeing her face slightly pale, she said sympathetically, "Does my mistress want to tell the Heir Apparent? I also feel that keeping Shen Ruxu is asking for trouble. Back in Yueyang, she nearly harmed you and the young heir. Who knows if she will plot something malicious again in the future? The young heir in my mistress' belly will be five months soon. That woman is very sinister and has Mrs. Lin's favor. We cannot underestimate her."

Ying sat silently for a while, her small hand caressing her bulging belly. Her mood was a bit heavy.

Yin Lan's words struck her weakness. Shen Ruxu was not a good person.

She had thought that exposing Shen Ruxu's true colors to Mrs. Lin would make Mrs. Lin wary of her. She did not expect Mrs. Lin to be soft-hearted, easily moved by Shen Ruxu's tears and pleas.

Now was the time the Heir Apparent wanted to make amends with Mrs. Lin. As long as Mrs. Lin did not wish for Shen Ruxu to leave, even the Heir Apparent would find it very difficult.

Ying sighed softly, feeling exhausted and helpless for the moment.

She rubbed her aching temples, "Let me think carefully about this. It cannot be rushed."

Yin Lan said sympathetically, "My lady, don't be too worried. At worst, Shen Ruxu would not dare extend her hands into Changfeng Pavilion."

Ying nodded helplessly and let them exit first.

After washing up and changing, she had just prepared to lie down and rest when she heard steady, masculine footsteps at the door.

Still upset, Ying knew it was the Heir Apparent returning but did not wait for him. She turned and went to bed, pulling the covers over herself.

After drinking some hot wine, Zhao Changdu's mind was restless and his body heated. Not seeing the person he wanted to see upon entering, he walked around a screen to the inner room. Seeing a small mound under the embroidered quilt on the bed, the corner of his mouth lifted in a faint smile.

These days, Mother had safely returned, putting him in a very good mood.

He walked over and sat on the bedside, patting the young girl and asking, "Asleep?"