Chapter 2167: Do You Know That Miss Xue?

Chapter 2167: Do You Know That Miss Xue?


Xiang Weinan, upon seeing Ying Xi and Shu Yu behind her, had a moment of confusion.

He quickly realized the situation and smiled, asking, "Are you here to visit Ruojun?"

Xiang Weinan knew that Shu Yu had come to the capital, but he hadn't had a chance to meet her yet due to his recent busy schedule. He hadn't even visited the South Courtyard lately, so he was surprised to encounter her here.

Ruojun? Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. It seemed like they were quite close to address each other so familiarly.

Shu Yu walked over and asked, "Why is Lord Xiang here?"

"I happened to be handling some business outside the city and thought I'd bring something for Ruojun. I was just about to leave. Ruojun is at home, and I just mentioned you to her. She said she would come to see you in a couple of days. Seeing you now, she'll surely be delighted. Please come in."

Xiang Weinan stepped aside to let Shu Yu enter the villa and then raised his voice to call out inside.

Following that, he turned to Shu Yu and said, "I have some business to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

"Wait a moment. I didn't just come to see my sister-in-law. I also wanted to talk to you about something. It concerns all of you," Shu Yu added.

Xiang Weinan was somewhat surprised. He hadn't realized that Shu Yu seemed anxious. If it weren't for an urgent matter, she probably wouldn't have left the city at this hour.

He nodded and re-entered the gate, curious about what had prompted Shu Yu to visit.

At that moment, Xiao shi came running out and, upon seeing Shu Yu, her face lit up with joy. "Ah Yu, you're here! Come in quickly."

She pulled Shu Yu into the house while chattering away, "Why did you come at this hour? I was just saying I would visit you in a couple of days. Is Young Master Meng already in the examination hall? I've been living in this estate for so long that I've lost track of time. I nearly forgot that the spring imperial examination has already begun."

She genuinely seemed to have no concept of time while living in this estate, isolated from the world. Her days were spent embroidering, planting vegetables, and occasionally reading and practicing calligraphy. Time passed quickly.

If it weren't for Xiang Weinan's visit, she wouldn't have even realized that it had been ten days since they last met.

Seeing Shu Yu, Xiao Shi was overjoyed and asked her many questions.

Shu Yu, feeling helpless, said, "I'll answer your questions later. I came here today because there's something I need to tell both of you."

Xiao Shi paused, then noticed that Xiang Weinan, who had initially intended to leave, had returned.

Shu Yu signaled to Xiang Weinan with her eyes, and he understood. He asked everyone in the main hall to leave, and once the room was cleared, Shu Yu began to share the information she had heard at the Rouge Pavilion earlier that day.

She looked at Xiao Shi and asked, "Do you happen to know this Miss Xue?"

Xiao Shi thought for a moment and hesitated as she replied, "I vaguely remember her. A few years ago, it seems she came to congratulate an elderly lady's birthday. At that time, a young girl was being bullied, and I spoke up for her. Later, the girl's mother came to thank me with her. I didn't think much of it, and I haven't paid attention to her since."

Shu Yu nodded. Xiao Shi had been quite arrogant in the past, taking advantage of the Xiao family's influence, but she wasn't a bad person at heart.

Apart from her lack of respect for others in arranging the marriage with the former Empress Dowager without their consent, she hadn't actively harmed anyone.

Shu Yu then turned to Xiang Weinan and asked, "Do you know this County Princess Jiahui?"

Xiang Weinan's brows were furrowed, and his expression had been unpleasant since he heard someone might harm Xiao Ruojun, especially if it was related to him.