CHAPTER 369: CHAPTER 369: ENERGETIC

The Commandery Princess Nanzhang reprimanded her for the sake of the Duke Mansion, and Su Jin did not retort.

Although she felt that Princess Nanzhang was making a fuss over nothing.

Could a woman with a ruined appearance who couldn’t speak be a spy?

Especially since Xie Jingchen mentioned that Nanliang originally intended to send Old Master Xie a woman skilled at playing the pipa, but she was the one who ended up in the bridal sedan.

Such a suspicious woman appearing like this, if Old Master Xie wasn’t reassured that she posed no threat, would he have kept her in the Duke Mansion for fifteen years?

But being cautious never hurts.

"I will remember Mother’s teachings at heart," Su Jin said.

Su Jin didn’t retort, didn’t go against her.

Princess Nanzhang had prepared a whole lecture for her, but it got stuck in her throat.

Impatiently, she waved her hand.

"Dismissed."

Su Jin bowed and left.

From the moment she entered to when she left, her speech and actions were orderly. The fact that she was grateful to those who saved her dog by gifting some silk was nothing significant.

Lady Chi insisted on making a brocade robe for Xie Jingchen. The Duke knew about it and did not object to Xie Jingchen sending a bit of scar-removal ointment in return after receiving the robe.

She thought after a few reprimands, Su Jin would defy her, allowing Princess Nanzhang to discipline Su Jin with family rules.

Who would have thought Su Jin would behave obediently?

Being forceful when needed, fragile when necessary, and obedient at the right times.

Is this a bandit?

This is clearly a genius!

Princess Nanzhang felt a headache from anger.

A maid entered from outside and informed Mrs. Zhao of something.

Mrs. Zhao looked at Princess Nanzhang and said, "Commandery Princess, the Eldest Young Madam is returning today."

"Returning again?!" Princess Nanzhang’s face was displeased.

"Returning every few days, one would think our Duke Mansion mistreated her!"

Mrs. Zhao didn’t respond.

She wouldn’t dare to exacerbate matters concerning the Eldest Young Madam.

The risk of failure was too high.

Any plan she suggested that resulted in trouble would mean Princess Nanzhang blaming her.

Doing nothing wrong is better.

Princess Nanzhang frowned slightly and said, "If she goes shopping, bring back the jade pendant for me."

At the gate of the Duke Zhen Country Mansion.

Su Jin stepped out.

Xingxing, carrying Little Black, came out.

The coachman drove the carriage over and quickly set up the footstool.

After Su Jin got into the carriage, Xingxing followed with Little Black.

They were taking Little Black back to the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.

Incidentally, let Little Black help find Young Master Su.

But Su Jin hadn’t mentioned this to Mrs. Tang at the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion yet.

Suddenly, in the bustling street, Little Black ran off.

Unexpectedly, the carriage suddenly jerked to a stop.

Xingxing lurched forward, and in her fright, Little Black escaped from her arms. Before Su Jin and Xingxing could regain their composure, Little Black had jumped out of the carriage and run off.

Little Black’s escape really frightened Su Jin.

Searching for him in the Duke Zhen Mansion took a long time, and on the streets, it was much harder to find him.

Xingxing jumped off the carriage and helped Su Jin down.

The two of them started chasing the dog on the street.

Even though Xingxing ran fast, she was still far behind Little Black.

After running down a street, Xingxing was panting heavily, genuinely wanting to turn Little Black into a dish.

Running along while shouting.

The entire street was aware that the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion had a white dog named Little Black.

The crowd’s mouths twitched, sweat dropped like mad.

Yet no one helped catch Little Black.

...

Not far away, on the street.

A man was pushing a cart forward.

An old man was carrying a load.

The two faced each other.

Alongside the old man, there were two young women walking.

The old man sidestepped to let them pass, calling, "Please let the young lady pass."

One of the women sidestepped, bumping into the other, who was focused on the commotion and walked fast.

This bump made her stumble sideways.

Her hand accidentally landed on a small stand.

Coincidentally, that stall was selling grilled cakes.

A piercing scream echoed through the whole street, harmonizing with Xingxing’s calls.

...

In front of a closed shop in the bustling street, Young Master Su was eating sugar figurines.

The two little beggars each had a skewer of candied haws, eyes squinted in happiness.

Following Brother Su, they really were living the good life.

Exactly.

Young Master Su enjoyed playing the role of a big brother.

Although he didn’t want to be a big brother.

But he couldn’t help but meet everyone’s expectations.

The two little beggars kept calling him big brother, and he couldn’t refuse.

With such enthusiasm, Young Master Su unhesitatingly accepted.

Sucking on the sugar figurine, Young Master Su watched the flow of people on the street.

Then—

He was startled.

"Mother, run quickly!" he shouted loudly.

He dropped the sugar figurine in his hand and dashed off.

The two little beggars were too stunned to react to what had happened; they only saw Young Master Su sprinting.

Chased by a dog behind him.

The two beggars, "...."

Why was Brother Su, sitting and eating sugar figurines, chased by a dog?

"Chase, don’t let big brother get bitten by the dog," one of the little beggars yelled.

The two of them chased after him.

Luckily, their diet had been good these past few days, giving them energy to run.

Out of breath, Su Yang leaned against a wall to catch his breath.

Little Black stood a few meters away from him, wagging its tail and looking at him.

Su Yang clutched his chest and looked around, seeing no one chasing them.

The servants from the mansion were all skilled, capable of running on rooftops.

Yet Little Black came after him, but they didn’t?

Young Master Su looked around nervously, even shouting, "Stop hiding, come out!"

No one emerged.

Young Master Su frowned, looking at Little Black, "Could you have sneaked out as well?"

Little Black barked twice at Young Master Su.

This was a dog with only temper.

Su Yang always knew.

No doubt, Little Black was tied up, with its mouth sealed, which must have provoked Little Black.

Young Master Su waved his hand and said, "Go back to the mansion first, I’ll be back in a couple of days."

"Go back," Young Master Su urged.

The two little beggars ran up just to see Su Yang talking to the dog, "If you don’t go back, we can each go our separate ways."

The two beggars, "...."

"Can we pretend not to know each other?" Young Master Su gave in.

Little Black barked at Su Yang.

The two little beggars were surprised, "Big brother, you can understand what the dog is saying?"

"Of course not," Young Master Su said.

"...."

"You don’t understand, but you’re so engaged in conversation with the dog?" The little beggar was puzzled.

"This is my family’s dog. It can understand me even if I don’t understand it."

"...."

Such an answer indeed makes sense.

Little Black didn’t approach Su Yang, just barked at him.

The little beggar eyed Su Yang and said, "Brother Su, your dog is too bold, daring to bark at you."

"It’s already treating me well. It has even peed in my father’s shoes," Young Master Su sighed.

He thought maybe Little Black wasn’t coming near him because it was mad, or perhaps more likely, it thought he was too dirty and rejected him.

From a distance, Xingxing’s calls were getting closer.

Young Master Su immediately realized what was going on.

He bargained with Little Black, "Pretend not to know me, and I’ll buy you a bone to chew on in return."

Little Black gave Young Master Su a look.

For the sake of the bone, Little Black turned around and left.

Su Yang, "...."

The two beggars, "...."

Little Black trotted forward.

Young Master Su thought for a moment and said, "Follow along and see what’s happening."

Little Black ran towards Xingxing, and Xingxing glared at it.

It truly wasn’t worry-free, running off twice and almost exhausting her and the young lady.

Su Jin was truly too tired to run anymore.

Fortunately, Little Black was no longer running astray.

Young Master Su quietly walked past Su Jin.

She didn’t notice him.

He then quietly walked back.

He felt assured.

However, Young Master Su was still startled.

Because Su Jin, touched by compassion, instructed Xingxing, "Give them some silver."

Young Master Su, "...!!!"

Truly.

His soul almost flew away in fright.

Xingxing took out a small piece of silver from her pocket.

Su Yang, with his back to Xingxing, let the other little beggar accept it, happily giving thanks.

Su Jin turned around to head back.

Xingxing followed close behind with Little Black in her arms.