The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Shen Hanyu worked all night to finish making the Chinese medicine pouch.

This can be placed near the bed; the other half of the herbs can be used to make a calming soup for Pei Du.

After finishing all this, Shen Hanyu finally fell into a deep sleep.

Shen Hanyu was woken up by Miaocui in the morning.

"Miss, get up, wash up, have something to eat, and then get ready to go to the Duke of Kaiguo's mansion. The Duke is here today, and I see that the others in the Marquis's mansion are also starting to get ready."

Shen Hanyu hummed in agreement and got up from the bed.

While washing up, she looked at the invitation card for the Spring Festival banquet. One copy was to be given to the Marquis of Anping's residence, and this copy was delivered to her separately.

Han Yueru deliberately gave her the visiting card, clearly indicating that it was a trap.

In her previous life, she didn't have any contact with Pei Du at the flower-viewing banquet, so none of this happened. Now she's truly being blindfolded.

Picking up the visiting card, Shen Hanyu placed the medicine bag she had prepared for Pei Du aside, separating it from the gifts she had given to the Duke of Kaiguo's mansion.

After eating a simple meal to fill her stomach, Shen Hanyu went with them to the Founding Duke's Mansion.

Liang Fangrong was also invited this time. She sat with Liang Fangrong. Before they were even settled, the carriage curtain was lifted, and Liang Ruochu smiled shyly.

"Aunt, my aunt can't attend the banquet. Can I sit with you and my cousin? I'm a little afraid of Sister Ruoxue."

Liang Fangrong naturally agreed, and she smiled as she invited Liang Ruochu to sit next to her.

"Xue'er is indeed a bit sharp-tongued, but she's not a bad person. Her relationship with Miaoyi has improved a lot recently."

Upon hearing Liang Fangrong's words, Liang Ruochu twitched the corners of her lips.

She was also puzzled. How could Liang Ruoxue, who was so arrogant, suddenly become so close to Shen Hanyu? When Liang Ruoxue first met Shen Hanyu, she clearly expressed her disgust.

"That's what my aunt said."

Shen Hanyu rested her chin on one hand, thinking that Liang Ruochu was quite persistent. She wondered what benefits Xu Ying had given Liang Ruochu to make her insist on coming to her side to annoy her.

She fiddled with the jade pendant hanging from her waist, paying no attention to what Liang Fangrong and Liang Ruochu were saying.

Today, the Duke Pei Mingjian is also in the mansion. He is holding this Spring Festival banquet to support Han Yueru, so he is naturally present. He has also invited several people in the officialdom with whom he has a good relationship.

Liang Chengxuan wasn't interested in any of this, so he didn't join in the fun and had Xu Ying take Lin Lihua and the others with him.

Liang Siyu set off for Yucheng and did not attend the Spring Festival banquet this time.

Of the male members of the Marquis's household, only Liang Sihan and Liang Chengli came.

Liang Chengli was dragged there by Lin Lihua. At the Spring Festival banquet, men and women sat at separate tables. She was afraid that Liang Sihan would make a fool of herself if she didn't keep an eye on her, so she invited Liang Chengli along.

The old lady was upset about the Lin family incident and didn't go, but Old Madam Lin did go with Lin Yun and Lin Yucheng.

Upon arriving at the Duke of Kaiguo's residence, Shen Hanyu alighted from the carriage. The people from the Duke's residence came to greet them. Xu Ying walked at the front, while Liang Chengli, with Liang Sihan by his side, whispered a few words to him, receiving only a few perfunctory responses from Liang Sihan.

"You child," Liang Chengli said coldly, "if you offend anyone here at the Duke's mansion, I won't be able to protect you then."

Seeing that Liang Chengli had suddenly become serious, Liang Sihan straightened her posture slightly.

"I see."

Shen Hanyu took the items and first presented the gifts for the Duke's mansion, then had Miaocui hold the medicine pouch.

"Containing jade".

Wei Ming ran over from Yang Yueying and hugged Shen Hanyu's arm.

It had been a while since I'd seen Wei Ming, and she looked even better.

"I heard you were injured at Hantai Temple. How are you?"

Wei Ming carefully examined Shen Hanyu and felt that Shen Hanyu had lost some weight.

"It's all better now, it wasn't too serious."

Shen Hanyu subconsciously moved her shoulder, and the pain there had subsided.

Wei Ming nodded and pulled Shen Hanyu inside.

The Duke's mansion was indeed as luxurious as I remembered. Not long after I entered, I saw Han Yueru surrounded by admirers.

Han Yueru brought Pei Xingzhi along, wanting him to make an appearance in front of them.

Pei Mingjian wasn't here, and Pei Du didn't know where he had gone either.

Shen Hanyu looked around and could only find a gap to send the things out.

"Who are you looking for?"

Wei Ming asked in a low voice.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Hanyu told Wei Ming the truth.

"Young Master Pei has helped me many times, and I was thinking of giving him something to repay him, but I haven't seen him."

"It should be given to Pei Du."

A mocking voice rang out from behind them, startling both of them.

Looking back, I saw it was Xu Zhun.

Seeing that it was Xu Zhun, Shen Hanyu felt relieved and took the medicine bag over.

"Young Master Xu, could you please deliver something to Young Master Pei as a token of my gratitude?"

Xu Zhun sighed and said, "Miss Shen, it's not that I don't want to help, but my mother asked me to go get something. Go west, Pei Du is over there."

Xu Zhun finished speaking and ran off in a flash.

Wei Ming had an idea. She nudged Shen Hanyu and said, "You should go now. I have to go back to my mother's place. Father didn't come today, and the Earl of Guangning and his wife are there. I'm a little worried about them."

The two of them ran off at once, and Shen Hanyu, carrying her things, had no choice but to let Miaocui follow her.

She walked west as Xu Zhun had instructed, and sure enough, she saw Pei Du standing there.

Pei Du's style today was very different from usual. He was dressed in white, with wide sleeves hanging down on both sides, and his hair was tied up with a jade hairpin.

Hearing footsteps, Pei Du turned his head and saw Shen Hanyu. His tightly furrowed brows relaxed.

"What brings Miss Shen here?"

Shen Hanyu saw the bloodshot in Pei Du's eyes and knew that he hadn't rested well again.

"I've come to give you a thank-you gift." Shen Hanyu handed over the items. "This is a herbal medicine pouch I made. I usually keep it next to my bed when I sleep. The other portion can be used to make a calming soup. Drinking it will make you feel more comfortable when you sleep. You've been..."

Shen Hanyu wanted to ask, but stopped herself in time. Their relationship hadn't reached the point where they could freely discuss private family matters.

Pei Du was somewhat surprised. He accepted the gift from Shen Hanyu. The smell of the medicine was not overpowering and was within an acceptable range.

He touched his eyes, knowing that he was in a bad state.

"I've been too busy these past few days to buy these medicinal herbs. Thank you for your help."

Pei Du's lips curled up slightly, the gloom of the past few days vanished because of Shen Hanyu's gift.

"Then I'll go back to my seat first; I shouldn't be away for too long."

Shen Hanyu turned and left without lingering for a moment.

Jin Chui, the servant who served Pei Du, came over and asked with his eyes downcast, "Young master, should I take it and have someone check it?"

Jin Chui pointed to the Chinese medicine bag and herbs in Pei Du's hand.

Pei Du glanced at him: "Take it to my room and put it away. No one else is allowed to touch it."

Jin Chui belatedly realized what was happening and quickly grabbed his things and ran away.

Shen Hanyu went back and found her place. Negotiations over there were not her responsibility; Liang Fangrong could handle that.

When Wei Ming saw her return with the items, she moved closer to Shen Hanyu.

Have you heard about what's been happening at the Duke's mansion lately?