"I just remembered there's still work to do at the other shop. I'll go help over there."
Yun Shining spoke hurriedly and pulled away Jiang Nuan, who had been enjoying the show nearby. Jiang Zixuan followed Jiang Nuan out as well.
That left An Yan and Zhangsun Yi alone together.
They could tell that, at the very least, An Yan was not averse to Zhangsun Yi, so they wanted to give the two a chance to spend some time together.
But when they reached the other shop, they discovered that Jiang Yehua happened to be helping there too.
Yun Shining fell silent for a moment, feeling that she might have been better off going back to An Yan.
Then she suddenly remembered what Jiang Nuan had mentioned during their earlier meal: her imperial aunt was planning to open an Incense Shop. It had not opened yet and was in need of helping hands, so she decided to help there instead.
Watching Yun Shining deliberately keep her distance to avoid suspicion, Jiang Yehua opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, no words came out.
Jiang Nuan felt that the atmosphere here was strange, though she could not quite put her finger on why.
"Your Highness, we've finished making the device from the plans you gave us. We're about to test it in the fields, and we hope you'll honor us with your presence."
Just then, Jiao Chengwang found Jiang Nuan and told her the news.
"You've finished it? All right, I'll come right away."
This was the first set of plans the Black Earth School had brought to life. Jiang Nuan was excited and immediately prepared to go take a look.
Jiang Zixuan had originally intended to go with her, but a maid arrived from her residence