The distance between Yipinju and Liuliju is not far, but it is not close, and it takes some time to take a carriage.

Sima Chengwen had already made a decision, but he was gradually pulled back by reason on the road.

He probably can't.

Although Li Jia and Sima Chengwen rode together, they always acted in a graceful manner, deliberately kept their distance and did not speak, and hung their heads silently, which made Sima Chengwen have a better impression of her.

What he hates most is that women are too assertive and criticize men's behavior.

A woman like Li Jia with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes is suitable for him.

However, when the carriage came to the door of Liuliju, Sima Chengwen had already retreated in his heart.

But thinking that since he took the initiative to tease other girls, it was not good to leave directly at this time.

At least go in and have a cup of tea.

Sima Chengwen had already thought silently in his heart, and after entering, he sat in the hall and drank a cup of tea, and then said goodbye to Li Jia.

Fortunately, it wasn't completely dark, and he didn't do anything excessive.

Coming to the door of Liuliju, the carriage slowly stopped.

"Miss Li, please." Sima Chengwen said politely.

Li Jia nodded humbly and motioned for Sima Chengwen to go first.

When the two walked into Liuliju one after the other, Xiao Er, who was in charge of hospitality, hurriedly trotted over happily.

"A private room has been prepared for the two distinguished guests, two of you, please—"

Sima Chengwen was about to say that he could sit in the hall, but he couldn't resist Xiao Er's enthusiasm.

Alas, isn't it just going to the private room, just go.

If you want to open up a little, it is convenient to talk in the private room.

After being introduced into the private room by Xiao Er, Sima Chengwen realized that this private room was not quite the same as usual.

Not only is the room larger, but even the built-in couch is wider.

Or rather, it's not so much a soft couch as it is: a bed—

Sima Chengwen was stunned for a moment, pointed to the bed and asked, "What is this?" ”

Xiao Er's face turned red inexplicably, and he hung his head for a long time.

The last time the two of them came, it was a private room arranged by him.

Li Jia glanced at Xiao Er and said, "Go down and prepare tea." ”

Xiao Er then ran out briskly.

Arranging such a private room and rewarding money can make them live in harmony with each other, so why not do it.

Sima Chengwen sat heavily on the stool next to the tea table, his face pale.

Li Jia followed in broken steps and sat next to Sima Chengwen.

After Xiao Er served tea, the entourage all retreated and stayed outside the door.

In the private room for only two people, the atmosphere is very strange, and the air seems to be frozen.

Sima Chengwen's face began to turn from iron blue to crimson, and his breathing became rapid as the brazier in the room creaked.

Li Jia silently lowered her head and poured tea for Sima Chengwen, and said softly: "The prince ......"

Before he finished speaking, Sima Chengwen suddenly stood up, "It's not too early, Miss Li should go back to the house early." ”

Sima Chengwen walked out the door, but Li Jia suddenly rushed over and hugged him tightly from behind.

"Shizi—" Li Jia shouted shyly in a coquettish voice, making people feel as if half of their body was about to be crispy after hearing it.

Sima Chengwen coughed lightly, concealed his nervousness, and asked, "What is Miss Li doing here?" ”

Li Jia's cheeks were pressed against Sima Chengwen's back, tears fell like pearls in a row, and he whimpered: "Don't go, okay?" ”

Sima Chengwen was about to raise his hand and break Li Jia's hand, "Miss Li, please respect yourself!" ”

Li Jia, who had been pretending to be weak, suddenly sneered and said, "Self-respect? Now that it has developed to such a point, does the prince still want to reject me thousands of miles away? ”

Sima Chengwen's heart couldn't help but tremble, and he couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.

After all, it was he who was greedy for a cup for a while, delaying other girls.

Sima Chengwen turned around slowly, meeting Li Jia's eyes.

He looked at Li Jia's crying red eyes, and unconsciously raised his hand to caress her eyes, wondering: "Why is Miss Li so troubled?" ”

Why bother, why cry like this for him?

Li Jia's eyes lit up, and he took his hand and said excitedly: "Can the prince of the world not leave tonight?" ”

Sima Chengwen was stunned, not because of what Li Jia said, but at this time she noticed a strangulation mark on Li Jia's white thin neck.

"Miss Li, what's wrong with your neck?"

Li Jia subconsciously covered her neck and said in a panic: "It's okay......"

She was not pretending to be panicked at this time, she was really nervous today, and she forgot to cover her neck......

Oops, how would she explain this?

Sima Chengwen saw that Li Jia wanted to speak and stopped, and his eyes were full of distress.

With this Li girl's deep affection for him, could it be because he hanged himself?

It seems that he really can't leave tonight, what if Miss Li can't think about it anymore?

"Miss Li doesn't go home at night, won't the Bai family be in a hurry?" Sima Chengwen asked casually.

Li Jia's heart instantly clenched into a ball, this must be an excuse that the prince didn't want to stay.

"I have already ordered the maid to go back and tell you, it will be fine."

said that she was going back to tell her, but it was impossible for Li Jia to let the Bai family know about her.

But to put it bluntly, the Bai family knows what, they can't even help her win the position of the princess, and she still has to come by herself after all.

Letting Ah Zi go back is just pretending to be her in the courtyard.

There are few people going to Yuming Garden, and with Ah Zi guarding her, she will definitely be able to do it without knowing the ghosts when she goes back tomorrow.

Sima Chengwen believed it and nodded: "That's fine." ”

He glanced at Li Jia and said softly, "I'm a little sleepy, let's sleep." ”

Li Jia's cheeks flushed, and she said embarrassedly: "I'll go bathe first, and the prince will wait a minute." ”

Then Li Jia came out of the house lightly and ordered someone to fetch water to bathe in the backyard of the teahouse.

When Li Jia returned to the private room with joy, he found that Sima Chengwen had fallen asleep.

Li Jia pushed Sima Chengwen, but he couldn't wake him up.

So I had to sleep on the side in a wide coat.

This night, Li Jia did not use any more means, and the two were able to rest for a complete night.

When Li Jia woke up the next day, Sima Chengwen had already left.

She was a little unwilling, thinking that Sima Chengwen had abandoned her again, but found that there was a handwritten letter written by him on the table.

She picked up the letter and saw that it was written: Hold the hand of the son, grow old with the son.

Li Jia's hand holding the letter paper trembled slightly, and she was excited.

She finally waited, and the prince of Zhennan no longer regarded her as just a stranger.

Li Jia carefully put away the letter, tidied up her clothes, and left the teahouse.

As soon as he walked out of Liuliju, two servants from the Zhennan Wangfu came to Li Jia.

"Miss Li, the princess is invited, please Miss Li come with us."

Li Jia's face was calm, since she had decided to marry Sima Chengwen, Princess Zhennan would see her sooner or later.

However, at this time, Princess Zhennan took the initiative to come to her, and it seemed that something was not quite right.