pillow bird spring

He Jiu appeared inside the small house.

The servants behind them were carrying fabric and embroidery frames.

"General, the goods have been delivered," He Jiu replied respectfully.

"Put it here," Xiao Yin said calmly.

He Jiu obeyed the order, put the things down, and left silently.

Seeing this, Granny Gui finally dispelled her last bit of doubt.

On the contrary, Shen Yinshuang looked at the fabric and embroidery frame, and her previously suppressed emotions quickly returned.

She just didn't say anything.

But inside her sleeve, Shen Yinshuang's hand was gradually clenching into a fist.

After He Jiu left, Xiao Yin's gaze fell on Granny Gui instead.

Granny Gui felt a little uneasy under Xiao Yin's gaze.

Xiao Yin was different from the other masters in the palace.

He was too composed and calm.

You could never guess what he was going to do from those eyes.

However, Xiao Yin's ruthlessness on the battlefield is also well-known.

Otherwise, Xiao Yin wouldn't be where he is today.

"Granny Gui," Xiao Yin said calmly.

Granny Gui lowered her head, her voice filled with respect: "This servant is here."

"In the palace, these rules do need to be taught. But it's best to do them in moderation. After all, she's just an embroiderer. If she learns too many rules, it will delay the progress of the wedding dress. If she's held accountable later, no one can escape it, understand?" Xiao Yin was giving Gui Mama a hint.

The meaning is already quite clear.

It was to tell Granny Gui that as long as the wedding dress wasn't finished, then it was her fault.

Because Shen Yinshuang wasted too much time on the rules of the academy.

"This servant knows," Gui Mama said, not daring to utter a sound.

Xiao Yin nodded, but didn't linger.

He didn't even speak to Shen Yinshuang again before turning and leaving.

After Xiao Yin left, Granny Gui didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

After all, Xiao Yin's words were already stated.

Granny Gui couldn't fathom Xiao Yin's thoughts at all.

In the palace, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger.

But this young general is sometimes even more unpredictable.

Therefore, Granny Gui naturally did not dare to be too presumptuous.

Originally, when she arrived at Shen Yinshuang's place at this time, she didn't intend to make Shen Yinshuang feel comfortable.

Now, all she could do was hand the palace booklet to Shen Yinshuang.

"Miss Shen, the rules of the palace are all written here. I came here specifically to bring you the rules."

"After all, this is the palace. If something happens, it could really be a matter of losing your head. We still need to keep this in mind."

"In addition, the general also said that you should prioritize your wedding attire. I will come to teach you the proper etiquette tomorrow."

Granny Gui spoke with a straight face.

Shen Yinshuang listened attentively and replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Yes, I have remembered it."

Granny Gui then turned and left without saying anything.

Cui Xi hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully saw Granny Gui off.

Shen Yinshuang finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing this.

She sat down on the edge of the bed, drenched in sweat, only then noticing that her palms were completely soaked.

Soon, Cuixi also returned and closed the door.

"Girl, that really scared me to death." Cui Xi patted her chest. "This place is terrifying."

"Therefore, you must be even more careful with your words and actions. If you can keep quiet, then don't. Even if you feel wronged, you must endure it, otherwise it could really be a matter of life and death. I already have no time to take care of myself, let alone you," Shen Yinshuang instructed in a low voice.

"Don't talk nonsense, girl, you'll be fine," Cui Xi said without thinking.

Shen Yinshuang remained silent.

Will she be alright?

She wasn't sure.

It's like entering Kaiyuan Temple, which is like entering an abyss.

You can never predict what the next move will be.

Thinking about it, Shen Yinshuang sighed silently in her heart.

She only hoped that after the wedding ceremony was over and she left Kaiyuan Temple,

She was able to leave the capital smoothly and return to Jiangnan.

But now, Shen Yinshuang is starting to wonder if this is her last hope.

"Miss, let me apply the medicine for you first." Cui Xi came over with the ointment.

Shen Yinshuang did not refuse.

Cui Xi carefully applied the medicine to Shen Yinshuang.

After all that trouble today, even if we had to take a sedan chair to climb the mountain...

But the kneecap just couldn't withstand the torment, and it started to crack and bleed slightly again.

Cui Xi felt extremely distressed seeing this.

She bent down and carefully applied the medicine to Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang was actually in pain.

I don't know if I've gotten used to the pain or become numb to it.

She didn't say anything.

After Cui Xi finished applying the medicine, she quietly looked at Shen Ying Shuang and said, "Miss, I still think that the General cares about you. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made a special trip to come here."

Shen Yinshuang remained silent.

"Also, I think the sedan chair from before was probably arranged by the general as well. Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?" Cui Xi chattered on.

"Young lady, please don't overthink it. I believe that as long as the general cares about you, he won't let anything happen to you."

……

Shen Yinshuang listened to everything.

She just didn't refute it.

After all, the matter between her and Xiao Yin was far too complicated.

It cannot be explained in just a few words.

Seeing that Shen Yingshuang didn't speak, Cui Xi didn't say anything after treating her wounds.

"Miss, you should get some rest. Who knows what else might happen tomorrow?" Cui Xi replied. "I'll be in the small house outside. Just call me anytime if you need anything."

"Okay." Shen Yinshuang nodded.

Cui Xi turned and left.

After Cuixi left, the small house became much quieter.

Shen Yinshuang struggled to get up, walked to the bedside, and found a sachet in her bag.

That was for Xiao Yinxiu.

Today is Xiao Yin's birthday.

Shen Yinshuang had not forgotten.

But in the two years since she became Xiao Yin's mistress, she has sent gifts every year, and Xiao Yin has scoffed at them every year.

In the end, Xiao Yin had all her sachets disposed of.

Now, she has decided to leave.

There was no point in giving this sachet away.

Shen Yinshuang didn't want to make a fool of herself any further.

But Shen Yinshuang couldn't help but sigh inwardly at such thoughts.

She placed the sachet aside and looked down at a wooden hairpin she always carried with her.

It broke, but it was repaired.

But that crack has always been there.

It's like the relationship between her and Xiao Yin; once it's broken, there's no going back.

This thought kept replaying in Shen Yinshuang's mind, and she couldn't shake it off.

After a long time, Shen Yinshuang was so exhausted that she finally fell into a deep sleep.

……

After leaving Shen Yingshuang's place, Xiao Yin went straight back to his own room.

Xiao Yin's residence was not too far from Shen Yinshuang's.

However, Xiao Yin is close to the core area.

His mission was to protect the inner palace.

As a result, just as Xiao Yin returned to his room, He Jiu walked up to him.

"General, Miss Cui has arrived," He Jiu reported in a low voice.

Xiao Yin paused for a moment, then nodded.

Then he calmly walked into the house.

Before they even entered the house, Cui Lingyi had already come out.

She looked at Xiao Yin coquettishly, and her small hand naturally took his arm.

"Brother Yin, where have you been? I've been waiting for you for so long," Shen Yinshuang whined.