Listening to Shen Xiaoyan’s steady breathing and her sleeping face, Zheng Wei gave a helpless smile.
She was truly obedient. As soon as he spoke, she had fallen fast asleep.
Even he knew he was to blame. He had tossed and turned too much last night.
Thinking of last night, Zheng Wei’s body stiffened.
He wished he could slap himself hard. Why would he think of last night of all things?
Look, his body reacted again. What was he supposed to do now?
Closing his eyes and taking a breath, Zheng Wei tried his best to relax.
Slowly, with a helpless smile, Zheng Wei drifted off to sleep.
After a night’s rest, Shen Xiaoyan’s spirits had completely recovered. She woke up just as the sky was beginning to lighten.
She moved her body slightly and felt herself being held tightly by Zheng Wei. Because of her movement, Zheng Wei had already woken up.
“Mimi, you’re awake?”
Zheng Wei’s voice, still groggy from sleep, was slightly hoarse and sounded very sexy.
Shen Xiaoyan pushed herself up, looking at Zheng Wei’s sleepy face, and smiled brightly, “Yes, I’m awake.”
After saying that, she sat up and got out of bed without even putting on her shoes.
She walked to the window, glanced outside, and then skipped back to the bed, “The weather today is bound to be good. Later, let’s go to the garden and have a few drinks.”
Zheng Wei chuckled at her words. If you said Shen Xiaoyan was foolish, she was quite intelligent, having her own ideas about everything.
But if you said she was intelligent, wanting to have a few drinks in the garden so early in the morning, especially since neither of them enjoyed alcohol, even a fool would know there was likely a trap.
However, Zheng Wei didn’t want to dampen her enthusiasm.
Regardless of what happened, Shen Xiaoyan was doing this for him.
If they could find out what they needed, it would be great. If not, it didn’t matter.
After all, he hadn’t expected much.
Of course, this thought could not be revealed to Shen Xiaoyan, or she would definitely think that he didn’t believe in her abilities and therefore had no hope.
After the two of them had washed up and put on their clothes, Shen Xiaoyan applied a light layer of makeup before opening the door and walking out together.
As they stepped out, they saw Huo Fen approaching with brisk steps.
Huo Fen was clearly taken aback when she saw them coming out together.
Had she woken up too late today?
She instinctively looked up at the sky. Seeing that the sun had not yet risen, Huo Fen felt reassured that she hadn’t woken up late.
Then what was going on in front of her?
Why were Master Zheng and Madam Shen up so early today?
“Master, Madam, why are you up so early today?” Huo Fen asked, voicing her confusion.
“The day is nice today, so we want to admire the flowers in the garden and have a few drinks,” Shen Xiaoyan replied with a smile.
Huo Fen’s eyes widened in surprise. It was only morning, and they were going to drink?
Besides, Madam didn’t usually like alcohol?
She looked at Zheng Wei, confused. Seeing that Zheng Wei had no intention of objecting, and he even nodded at her, Huo Fen could only ask, “Is there anything that needs to be prepared?”
Shen Xiaoyan thought for a moment, “Has Aunt Qu woken up yet?”
“Yes, she’s making breakfast,” Huo Fen quickly replied.
She felt even more secretly relieved. Fortunately, Aunt Qu and Aunt Zhu were used to waking up early. Otherwise, if one day a master suddenly decided to wake up early, and they, the servants, were still asleep, it would be very difficult to explain.
The masters were benevolent and kind, which was their fortune.
They could not take this for granted and forget their identities and responsibilities.
Shen Xiaoyan had always noticed the self-discipline of the servants in the household, which was why she rarely interfered.
At the same time, she was also very grateful that all her servants were simple and honest, unlike those who grew up in large, secluded mansions and were shrewd, constantly engaging in subtle power struggles.
Otherwise, if she had to fight against various enemies outside and then balance the relationships among the servants at home, wouldn’t her life be miserable?
“Ask Madam Pei to prepare some exquisite snacks and porridge, along with a few dishes to go with the drinks,” Shen Xiaoyan said.
Huo Fen took the order and naturally hurried away. She had to quickly inform Madam Pei and ensure there was no delay.
Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoyan walked to the garden. Before they even got close, they could smell the fragrance of various flowers wafting towards them.
Shen Xiaoyan closed her eyes and took a deep breath, a smile of satisfaction blooming on her face. “This kind of morning is truly wonderful.”
The two of them walked around the garden, looking at the morning buds, and finally entered the garden pavilion.
They had just sat down for a while when they saw Huo Fen arriving with her attendants.
Although the time was a bit rushed, it was fortunate that Aunt Qu and Aunt Zhu were experienced, so the four small dishes of appetizers looked refreshing and delicious.
After arranging the dishes, Huo Fen said, “What kind of wine would the two masters like to drink? I’ll go and get it for you.”
Shen Xiaoyan waved her hand, “You don’t need to. My Master will bring good wine later.”
Everyone in the Four Seas Pavilion knew that the old man loved wine.
Therefore, upon hearing Shen Xiaoyan say this, Huo Fen did not say anything further.
“We still have to wait a while…”
Before Huo Fen left, she suddenly remembered and quickly turned back to Shen Xiaoyan and Zheng Wei, saying.
Zheng Wei smiled gently, “Tell Aunt Qu not to worry. We’re not hungry.”
Huo Fen took the order and left with her attendants.
Seeing that there was no one else in the garden, Shen Xiaoyan smiled playfully at Zheng Wei. She gently moved her hand on the table, and a pot of wine and four delicate porcelain cups immediately appeared on the table.
Zheng Wei picked up the wine pot and examined it carefully in his hand before putting it down and saying to Shen Xiaoyan, “Mimi, the containers for your wine are all very unique.”
Shen Xiaoyan tilted her chin up, “Naturally.”
These wine pots were brought from her previous life. When she collected them, it was purely for their aesthetic appeal.
She didn’t drink wine and never thought she would actually use them one day.
Even now that she was using them, they were indeed worth the investment. Otherwise, leaving them idle would be a waste.
Shen Xiaoyan held the wine pot in her hand, tilting the body of the pot gently. A clear, transparent liquid slowly flowed out, without any deviation, into the wine cups.
Shen Xiaoyan only poured two cups before placing the wine pot back on the table.
She exchanged a look with Zheng Wei. Before they could pick up their cups, a flash of light passed by. When the two looked again, the wine cups in their hands had already been drunk.
Looking at the person sitting opposite her, Shen Xiaoyan’s eyes turned red with grievance, “Master, how could you be like this? You came without a word and, upon arrival, snatched my wine! I don’t care, you have to compensate me.”
As Shen Xiaoyan spoke, she glanced at the confused old man.
The old man smiled awkwardly, “Well, my dear disciple, you know that a worldly master like me would never possess such superficial things as money.”
Shen Xiaoyan raised her eyebrows, “So, you’re not willing to compensate me?”
After speaking, without waiting for the confused old man to answer, she lay down on the table, hid her face, and started to cry.
As she cried, Shen Xiaoyan’s shoulders could be seen trembling. It seemed that because she had been crying for too long, she could no longer control her body.