Quick Transmigration: Forbidden to Covet Beautiful NPCs

"Shen Yu?" I had only taken a few steps when I saw Shen Yu.

They were sitting right next to them; you could see them as soon as you stepped out of the cubicle.

Since Liu Qingce returned to the capital, Shen Yu has left the Ning'an Marquis's mansion and established his own household in the capital.

The heir of the Marquis of Yong'an, who was once highly trusted by the emperor, has transformed into the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. His favor with the emperor has only grown stronger, and he has become a favorite of the emperor.

His Majesty now seeks immortality and the Dao, and Shen Yu, with his otherworldly appearance, is the person the court officials fear most.

The reason is simple: His Majesty trusts Shen Yu, and even applauds him for calling a deer a horse.

The teahouse was elegant, with tasteful decor everywhere. Shen Yu, with her refined and otherworldly demeanor, held a teacup in her hand, her jade-like figure radiating grace.

A wide-sleeved white robe fluttered to the ground, its auspicious cloud patterns lifelike. A dark gray silk sash was tied around her waist, and a layer of silver-white gauze covered her. She wore a silver and jade crown, looking as ethereal as an immortal.

Compared to before, Shen Yu made Liu Xuan even more wary.

"What are you doing here?" Wu Tongxue had a very good impression of this kind person who kept giving out gold coins.

"Sister Xuanxuan, you go back first. I'll have Shen Yu take me home later."

Wu Tongxue naturally accepted the pastry Shen Yu offered, took a bite, and said, "It's a little sweet."

The teapot was lifted, and the sound of flowing water filled the air as half a cup of tea was poured into a new teacup.

Shen Yu placed the tea opposite her, and it was picked up by someone in the blink of an eye.

Liu Xuan looked at Wu Tongxue as if she were looking at a frog about to be boiled in lukewarm water, and she only hated Shen Yu for his cunning.

Shen Yu had always been very good to Xiao Xue, never doing anything to harm her, and was always considerate and compliant.

Is a life-saving favor really that valuable?

Liu Xuan, who had no desire to deal with Shen Yu, said goodbye, "Xiao Xue, remember to come back soon."

With Shen Yu personally escorting them, their safety was naturally assured.

Setting down her teacup, Wu Tongxue twitched her nose, as if she had caught a sweet, alluring scent.

He glanced at the food on the table; he had eaten all of these before, but none of them tasted like this.

"Did you secretly eat something behind my back?" Wu Tongxue stared at Shen Yu with a suspicious look. "You smell nice."

He found out because they hadn't cleaned up the food they'd stolen.

Since Liu Qingce left Liujia Village, Wu Tongxue has maintained contact with him.

Shen Yu wrote to him frequently, and so they became familiar with each other.

Shen Yu's indulgent and unscrupulous attitude made people increasingly take advantage of him. Now, Wu Tongxue is unhappy because he secretly ate delicious food behind her back.

Shen Yu looked down and shook his head.

"I don't believe it." Wu Tongxue moved to sit opposite Shen Yu. "I can smell the fragrance. It's sweet, like the sweetness of peaches."

Upon hearing the word "peach," Shen Yu reacted, "I had a glass of peach wine with a friend before I came, and I got some on me."

I'll send you a jar later.

Shen Yu was extremely generous, and Wu Tongxue was satisfied. "Okay."

"Are you here to watch the parade too? My brother looks so handsome today! I'm so glad he made it back in time!" Wu Tongxue was very excited today and praised her brother again.

After drinking another cup of tea to soothe her throat, Wu Tongxue remembered something, "By the way, is Liu Qingce going to be made a prince?"

Following the principle of proximity, Wu Tongxue inquired about Liu Qingce from him.

Shen Yu left the Ning'an Marquis's mansion, and his status as the heir apparent was naturally revoked. However, Liu Qingce, the true young master who returned to the mansion, was not yet granted the title of heir apparent.

Wu Tongxue only knew that the Ning'an Marquis's mansion was not peaceful, and it seemed to be related to the struggle between the imperial heirs' factions.

To gain merit in the process of joining the new emperor, one must invest in choosing sides in advance, but opinions within the Ning'an Marquis's mansion seem to be divided and not harmonious.

As Wu Tongxue pondered this, he felt his brain was starting to work, so he quickly stopped himself. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became.

After bullying him for a while, Liu Qingce has become immune to Wu Tongxue. He feels that he wouldn't be surprised no matter what kind of trouble Wu Tongxue causes, and he skillfully finishes up the mess.

This has also caused the task to stagnate, and it is still not halfway done.

With both the third-place ranking in the imperial examination and the title of heir apparent, Liu Qingce would be extremely busy for a long time!

After the initial joy, a slight melancholy crept in. Thinking of her parents, Wu Tongxue put that tiny bit of worry out of her mind.

If I can't finish it, I can stay with my parents for the rest of my life. At worst, I'll just be working for free this time.

Shen Yu, who had already read the memorial in advance, nodded. "The Marquis has already submitted his memorial."

Liu Qingce's return to the Ning'an Marquis's residence did not earn him the attention of the important figures in the residence; instead, everyone was more delighted by Shen Yu's departure.

What future can a bookworm from the countryside have if all he does is read books all day?

The Marquis's mansion had a bunch of illegitimate sons and two legitimate sons. The Marquis also had a younger brother who was favored by his mother. The family was so lively that the Marquis really had no time to pay attention to this legitimate son from the countryside.

But to his surprise, this eldest son gave him such a big surprise, being personally selected by His Majesty as the third-ranked scholar and praised in public.

After Shen Yu's passing, the Marquis's mansion, which had been almost completely forgotten by His Majesty, finally began to show the proper attitude towards its legitimate son.

Please submit the sealed memorial immediately!

If you have no influence in the court, what good is it if you choose the right side? Who cares about you?

Heaven still favors his manor, for it has sent him another promising heir.

Shen Yu glanced at the familiar, nauseatingly sycophantic memorial and put it aside. Even before the memorial was submitted, he knew the Marquis would be making a move to request an official title.

His Majesty was meditating and cultivating himself, while the chief eunuch stood beside him, casually flipping through memorials.

"Lord Shen, what do you think of this young master..." the head eunuch asked tentatively.

After all, it used to belong to him. If someone is unhappy about it, they can just give him a hint, and he'll turn around and try to sabotage His Majesty.

He's just a powerless marquis; who cares?

If I could gain even a little favor from Lord Shen because of this, wouldn't that be wonderful!

Shen Yu continued flipping through the other documents without responding.

The head eunuch understood; this man didn't take the Marquis seriously and wouldn't even bother to give him a glance.

Feeling a pang of regret, I rallied myself and stood there with him as he flipped through the folded documents, even tidying up the messy ones on the table.

Although His Majesty will not mind, it is quite unseemly.

Upon hearing the reply, Wu Tongxue had already comforted herself and nodded, "Then I'll go see him again in a while. He's been quite busy lately."

Shen Yu nodded. "Mm."

A small jar suddenly appeared on the table, with a pink ribbon tied around its mouth, embroidered with peach blossoms.

Wu Tongxue looked at the small jar, then at A Ye who had withdrawn his hand, her eyes filled with surprise, "What's this?"

He can smell the aroma!

Shen Yu just mentioned peach wine!

Ah Ye was a man of few words, simply referring to "peach wine."

"Ah Ye, you're amazing, you got it so quickly."

A-Ye is Shen Yu's bodyguard, appearing and disappearing intermittently. He is highly skilled in martial arts and often helps Shen Yu with tasks.

After examining the wine jar for a while, Wu Tongxue looked around and noticed the large "tea" character on the wall.

Drinking alcohol is not advisable in teahouses.

So he carefully put the wine jar away, preparing to go home and taste it again.