Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

After dinner, Shen Zhiyi thoughtfully asked someone to clean up a yard for Tao Hongyuan to live in.

Tao Qingwan and Tao Jiuxi accompanied their father and said some heartfelt words before returning to their own yard.

As soon as they entered the yard, Tao Qingwan couldn't wait to pull Tao Jiuxi into her boudoir.

"Kyuki, thank you."

"Sister, aren't you angry?" Tao Jiuxi's eyes were full of anxiety.

"Angry? Angry that you lied to me, that our cousin is fake?" Tao Qingwan raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. "Father just called my cousin Lord Shen, and I understood."

"I only found out about it when I went out with him a few days ago. It happened to be the opening of Xianpinzhai at that time. I didn't want anything unexpected to happen, so I kept it a secret." Tao Jiuxi explained softly, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

"I don't mean to blame you. You've been taking good care of me all this time, and you didn't let me know about this because you wanted to protect me."

"Then... then you also know that I don't remember the past?"

"So what if you don't remember? We've been together day and night for the past six months, and you've treated me better than you treat yourself."

"I'm not blind and deaf. You're the one who's always been by my side. I loved you so much in the past. I love you just as much now."

At first, she was also full of doubts. However, whenever they encountered danger, Tao Jiuxi always let her go first without hesitation; when there were delicious food, he always let her taste it first. How could such meticulous care and concern be fake?

The six months of getting along with Tao Jiuxi had made her deeply feel his kindness and sincerity. She knew that no matter whether the person in front of her was her biological sister or not, the deep friendship would not change.

Gradually, she stopped asking questions.

My former sister might be with my mother now.

Although she was sad, she knew it was not the fault of the person in front of her.

Tao Qingwan's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Tao Jiuxi's heart, dispelling her uneasiness and worries.

Tao Jiuxi's eyes were slightly red, and she held Tao Qingwan's hand tightly.

Tao Qingwan knew that her sister actually knew everything.

Tao Jiuxi's tears burst out instantly, and she reached out and hugged Tao Qingwan without hesitation. Her soul from another world was finally accepted.

Sometimes she was really afraid that one day her truth would be revealed and no one would accept her.

Tao Jiuxi cried bitterly. She had been under a lot of pressure for a long time and felt confused about the future. She was afraid that her sister would know her identity and that she had come to the wrong place.

Tao Qingwan patiently coaxed her always strong sister, patting her back gently as if comforting a wounded child.

When Tao Jiuxi's mood improved, Tao Qingwan said, "Jiuxi, I know that my cousin treats you differently from others. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to see my father today."

Tao Jiuxi was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and his crying gradually stopped.

"Can you tell?"

"My cousin can't hide the way he looks at you anymore."

"But elder sister, I'm really scared."

"What are you afraid of?"

She was afraid of the constraints of this dynasty. She was afraid of all the constraints of this dynasty, afraid that her unrestrained personality would not be able to fit into this world, afraid that life here would eventually smooth her edges.

But all these words turned into endless sobs. In the end, she had to bear some of the pressure by herself.

After crying, she returned to her boudoir.

If she guessed correctly, Shen Zhiyi would come tonight. She planned to make it clear to Shen Zhiyi and ask him not to come to her without permission again. After all, his father was in the house now.

However, Tao Jiuxi waited until he fell asleep, but Shen Zhiyi did not show up.

And so she slept until dawn.

In the early morning, Shen Zhiyi still hadn't eaten.

"Master, haven't you woken up yet?"

"The young master left the house after dinner yesterday."

"Leaving home during the New Year? When will you be back?"

"He hasn't come back yet." Tao Jiuxi felt a little lost when he heard the conversation between the doorman and the servant.

What could be so important that he left without even saying goodbye?

She instructed Mu'er: "Mu'er, distribute these bags of silver. It's a new year, a new atmosphere. Let everyone be happy."

But the feeling of loss in my heart always lingers.

Tao Jiuxi and Tao Qingwan first went to pay their respects to their father, had breakfast and then left the house.

I haven't been to Xianpinzhai for a long time, I should go and have a look today.

As soon as Tao Jiuxi and Mu'er got in the carriage, the curtain of the carriage was opened.

The person who came was Shen Zhiyi.

Shen Zhiyi looked tired and said to Mu'er, "You go down. I will accompany the girl today."

Mu'er got off the carriage after hearing this.

Shen Zhiyi sat down, then lay down, resting his head on Tao Jiuxi's legs and closing his eyes.

Tao Jiuxi wanted to push him away, but seeing that he looked tired, he finally stopped.

"Where did you come back from?" Tao Jiuxi asked softly.

"Shen Mansion."

"Going home?" Shen's residence? Could it be Shen Zhiyi's home?

"That's not my home." Shen Zhiyi's words were firm. Seeing this, Tao Jiuxi stopped asking questions.

She lowered her head slightly, looking at the tired Shen Zhiyi, and a wave of heartache surged in her heart.

"Cousin, if you are tired, go back home and rest. I will go to Xianpinzhai by myself."

Shen Zhiyi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said with a hint of anger: "I haven't seen you for a long time, and you want to kick me out now?"

"Look at you. Why are you following me instead of taking a rest?" Tao Jiuxi frowned slightly.

"It's because I promised you I would come back before the end of the year."

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, his heart trembled violently.

This morning, her father had said that Lord Shen had sent someone to escort him back first, and that Lord Shen himself had important matters to attend to, so it would probably take a few more days. Unexpectedly, before entering the city, she ran into Shen Zhiyi.

She thought that Shen Zhiyi must have traveled day and night to arrive before the end of the year.

"Then I won't go today. I'll accompany you back to the mansion."

"Your father is in the mansion. If you go back, you can't stay with me for long. It's better for you to stay outside so that I can always see you." Shen Zhiyi's eyes were fixed on Tao Jiuxi, full of affection.

Tao Jiuxi couldn't help laughing when he heard this, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes: "Master Shen, you can't make decisions in the mansion?"

"I can, but what if your father makes things difficult for me in the future?" Shen Zhiyi's tone was filled with worry and helplessness.

"Then I will naturally listen to my father." Tao Jiuxi deliberately teased Shen Zhiyi.

"It seems that I am too good to you now. You are becoming more and more presumptuous." Shen Zhiyi slowly stretched out his hand and gently pinched Tao Jiuxi's chin. Although he said this, his eyes were full of gentle pampering.

Tao Jiuxi's eyes flashed with cunning: "Don't mention it, I'm used to living in your mansion, why don't you transfer it to me?"

"Do I need to transfer it to you? I see that you are already in charge of all affairs in the mansion." Shen Zhiyi's mouth corners rose slightly, with a hint of ridicule in his eyes.

"You weren't at home, and there wasn't a housekeeper in the house. I helped you with everything, and you still made fun of me."

"How dare I make fun of you, girl? Aren't you afraid of being slapped by you?" Shen Zhiyi pretended to be frightened, but his eyes were full of smiles.

"You're still making fun of me! Get off." Tao Jiuxi said, and reached out to push Shen Zhiyi, but after trying a few times, Shen Zhiyi didn't move at all.

Instead, he reached out and gently put his arm around Tao Jiuxi's waist.

"I haven't slept for three days. Let me sleep for a while." Shen Zhiyi's voice was full of fatigue. He closed his eyes gently and leaned his head on Tao Jiuxi, as if he had found a quiet harbor.

Tao Jiuxi looked at Shen Zhiyi's tired face, and a feeling of pity welled up in her heart. She stopped pushing and let Shen Zhiyi lean on her quietly.

The carriage moved forward slowly and finally arrived at Xianpinzhai.

Tao Jiuxi looked at Shen Zhiyi who was still sleeping soundly and called out softly, "Mu'er, are you outside?"

"Here, young lady." Mu'er's voice came from outside the carriage.

"Go and give some money to Shopkeeper Li and ask him to distribute it. Tell him I'll come back another day." Tao Jiuxi whispered.

Mu'er took the money from the carriage and was about to leave.

Tao Jiuxi added, "Mu'er, go back on your own later. If your sister asks, just tell her that I'm helping out at Xianpinzhai. Don't worry."

Afterwards, Tao Jiuxi asked the coachman to drive the carriage to a secluded place and stop.

Inside the carriage, there was complete silence, with only the sound of Shen Zhiyi's even breathing.

In this way, Shen Zhiyi slept on Tao Jiuxi's legs for two whole hours. As time passed, Tao Jiuxi's legs gradually became numb, but she dared not move, for fear of disturbing Shen Zhiyi's sweet dream.

It would be a lie to say that he was not moved. Everything Shen Zhiyi did for him and all the indulgence he showed him caused ripples in Tao Jiuxi's heart.

She is not a plant, so how could she not be moved?

However, in this dynasty, how many wealthy families did not have three wives and four concubines?

The thought of this filled her heart with bitterness. She couldn't accept this, and since she couldn't accept it, she might as well end this relationship early, so as not to be deeply trapped in it and suffer more sorrow in the future.