Chapter 37: He Doesn’t Fear Even a Secret Meeting

Ling Xiao naturally saw this scene, and his expression was a little strange.

Noticing Yao’s gaze, he turned his head, Yao didn’t have time to dodge, she was caught red-handed, she tried to hide her panic and embarrassment.

“What?”

Yao hesitated, then cautiously asked: “Can we wait a little longer?”

“Why wait?”

“We, we…”

“What does it have to do with you?” Ling Xiao’s tone was flat.

“You’re having a secret meeting again, and you’re still afraid of being seen?”

“Even a secret meeting is something to be afraid of.”

Yao moved her lips, she wanted to say something, but she closed her mouth again.

She was pretending to be calm, after all, he was a powerful man, she also had face, how could she lose her composure in front of him?

She couldn’t afford to provoke him.

They passed by the pavilion, the couple who were embracing in the pavilion hurriedly let go when they heard the commotion.

Qin Yu Jun’s face turned pale when she saw Ling Xiao riding past on horseback.

A woman having a secret meeting was a disgraceful thing after all, if it were spread, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Yao returned to the carriage, she was also nervous, Ling Xiao actually had another woman he liked?

There were actually women in this world who could make Ling Xiao happy.

Yao felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she also felt a little relieved, Ling Xiao was so unpredictable, he might dare to vent his anger now, but what could she do?

The carriage was a little bumpy, a gentle breeze blew past, lifting the gauze curtain of the carriage, revealing her worried and conflicted face.

It was as if she had encountered a difficult problem.

“What a mess.”

Ling Xiao looked at her lively face, he suddenly thought, if she had encountered him, if she had been saved by him, if that had happened, she would be full of…

But there were no ifs.

It didn’t matter, she was still alive, she could only…

“We’re here.”

Yao’s thoughts were interrupted, she lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked out, they had already arrived at the docks, there were countless ships by the shore, they were transporting goods back and forth, there were also merchants carrying goods, they were already starting to hawk their wares, it was bustling and chaotic, a mixture of good and bad, but it was also lively.

Yao bent down and got out of the carriage, Ling Xiao also dismounted.

Yao looked at Ling Xiao’s face, she saw that his expression was calm, as if he wasn’t angry, she was a little confused, but she didn’t dwell on it.

“Are you coming too, Marquis?” Yao asked.

“Yes.”

Yao finally took a step, she was familiar with the place, she went straight to the merchants’ stalls, the goods were all piled up in sacks, they were temporarily transported here.

The docks were a chaotic place, with a constant flow of people, a beautiful woman suddenly appeared, naturally, everyone would take a second look.

The man behind her had a sharp aura, his gaze swept over, everyone was frightened, they hurriedly avoided him, they didn’t dare to provoke him, they didn’t dare to look at Yao again.

Even the slick merchants didn’t dare to overcharge, they were honest and straightforward, Yao finally bought a carriage full of goods at a very cheap price, she was full of loot.

Finally, she returned to the mansion, Yao started to unload the goods and move them in, she was busy like a little sparrow.

“Move this box to the Xuan Pavilion’s warehouse, this box will be sent directly to the shop, this one…”

Yao was still checking and counting, making sure that all the goods were there, she finally felt relieved.

When she finally finished, she was about to enter the mansion, she turned around, but she saw Ling Xiao was still there.

“I thought you…”

She was stunned, “Marquis, are you back?”

“I still have something to do.”

“What else?”

She was about to say that she would go back first, but then she felt that it was a good idea, after all, she had been so successful today, it was all thanks to Ling Xiao.

“Thank you, Marquis, today.”

Ling Xiao looked at her: “Just a few words of thanks?”

“…”

“Such a small favor, and you’re going to kowtow and thank me?”

“What’s wrong with you?”

Yao took a deep breath: “What do you think I should do, Marquis?”

She couldn’t possibly beg him with a pleading face.

Ling Xiao’s tone was flat: “Remember it for now, we’ll talk about it later.”

Yao forced a smile: “Okay.”

“The docks are a chaotic place, next time you buy goods, let the servants go, today I took you there, you’ve also learned the ropes, you don’t need to go in person.” Ling Xiao said.

“Strange, he’s actually concerned about me.”

Ling Xiao was best at making people unprepared.

Yao nodded: “Okay, I’ll go back to the mansion first.”

Ling Xiao raised his chin, Yao turned and entered the mansion.

Everything went smoothly today, the materials she bought were good, the price was reasonable, and she found a reliable source of goods, it was a win-win situation, of course she was happy.

The only strange thing was that Ling Xiao seemed to be in a good mood today.

He saw her being hugged by another man, and he didn’t even get angry, he was calm and composed, it was really strange.

“Could it be that he’s trying to save face?”

Yao frowned, she was a little confused, she didn’t want to think about it, it had nothing to do with her, she just had to do her own thing.

Her steps were light, her back was filled with joy, the light blue ribbon tied in her hair fluttered in the wind, it was so beautiful that it made people look away.

Ling Xiao’s lips curled up slightly, he was easily pleased.

“I should be nicer to her.”

Looking at her charming back, the suppressed resentment he had towards her suddenly disappeared.

No matter how unforgettable it was, he would eventually forget, but they still had a long time together, he would eventually be full of…

He was a little impatient, he was waiting for that day.

Anyway, she was under his skin.

“Marquis.” Chi walked over, “This subordinate…”

Ling Xiao said flatly: “Follow her from now on, everything, big or small, report it to me.”

Chi’s face stiffened, cold sweat broke out on his back.

The Marquis was not hiding his concern for Madam, it was obvious that he was going to keep a close eye on her.

Now that Madam was free to do whatever she wanted, the atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious, what if…

If he was lucky twice, he would eventually discover the truth.

Chi hesitated, then finally dared to speak: “This subordinate is worried that Madam will notice…”

Ling Xiao glanced at him: “That’s your job.”

Chi hurriedly bowed: “This subordinate is overstepping, please forgive me, Marquis.”

“Do a good job.”

“Yes.”

Chi immediately responded, he didn’t dare to say another word.

Ling Xiao still had matters to attend to in the court, he had only come to accompany her on this trip, now he naturally had to return to the mansion.

He was about to mount his horse, but he suddenly saw a handkerchief lying in the carriage.

It was a silk handkerchief with embroidered flowers, a common item.

She liked simple things, even the embroidery on the handkerchief was only on the corner.

His eyes gradually darkened, he looked at the carriage, he reached out and picked up the handkerchief lying in the carriage.

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Yao returned to her bedroom, she was busy sorting and classifying the materials she had bought, she also had to teach Er and the other maidservants how to record them in the register.

After all, they were just starting out, she couldn’t let go of everything.

She was busy for half an hour before she finally finished.

Two maidservants had already started steaming and frying the materials, it was a little stuffy inside, she was busy for half an hour, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, Yao habitually took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat, but she felt nothing in her sleeve.

“Where is it?”

“Madam, what’s wrong?” Er asked.

“My handkerchief seems to be missing.”

“It must have been left in the carriage, this servant will go get it.”

Yao nodded: “Yes, I was too busy and forgot, go ahead.”

The handkerchief wasn’t a valuable item, but it was hers, and she was used to using it, she would be reluctant to lose it, besides, this kind of thing was considered a personal item, if she lost it and the maidservants picked it up and gossiped, it would be bad for her reputation.

“Er, go quickly.”

After about two quarters of an hour, Er came back.

Yao had already gone back to her bedroom to wash her face, she changed into a clean jade-colored dress, she flipped through the account books and recorded them one by one.

“Madam.”

Er hurried in.

Yao looked up: “What is it?”