The night was exceptionally long.
The daybreak came belatedly.
Xie Xun arrived at the Yongchang Marquis Mansion early in the morning.
Cui Rong was seething with ire, having risen early to seek Shen Hua in the side room, only to find it empty.
She sat on the stone steps at the entrance, sulking with a pout.
"Are you looking for Sister Shen?"
With childlike cunning, Cui Rong gazed at him.
"What do you want with her? She's so pretentious, promising to stay at the Xuan Residence for a few days, yet she left without a word, leaving me behind."
She added furiously, making sure to stamp her foot as she stood up.
"She left with my second uncle."
Not taking her, always not taking her.
Seeing her reaction, Xie Xun paused for a moment in astonishment. Finding Cui Rong amusing, he then crouched down and asked, "The little princess seems to dislike Miss Shen."
"Of course."
As she spoke, she eyed Xie Xun with suspicion.
