On the way back.
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was utterly silent.
Jiang Xiaobai sat on one side, with Tang Ningshuang opposite him.
The Elder Princess sat to the side of them both.
During the ride, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at the Elder Princess several times.
But... with the bamboo hat covering her face, he could not make out her expression.
So Jiang Xiaobai could only keep staring at Tang Ningshuang, the two of them wide-eyed and speechless.
Yet as they stared, the corner of Tang Ningshuang's mouth suddenly twitched, and she turned to look out the window.
If this went on, even someone as cold and aloof as her would probably burst out laughing.
Yes, she could see Jiang Xiaobai's misery and helplessness.
But he had brought this suffering entirely upon himself!
That was what he got for teasing people so recklessly. Now... the Elder Princess had actually followed him home.
She would see how Jiang Xiaobai got himself out of this mess.
Jiang Xiaobai rubbed his forehead and stole another sidelong glance at the Elder Princess.
Seeing her sitting there without a word only deepened his helplessness.
But no matter how he pondered it, Jiang Xiaobai could not figure out what this woman wanted by following him back to the Marquis's Residence.
Whatever she wanted, though, he had to find a way to get rid of her.
With that thought, Jiang Xiaobai cleared his throat and leaned sideways.
Then, under Tang Ningshuang's shocked gaze, he draped one leg across the Elder Princess's lap.
Tang Ningshuang's lips parted slightly at the sight.
She had to admit, Jiang Xiaobai really had some nerve.
He had just put his leg on her like that?
This was far worse than making the Elder Princess massage his shoulders.
Jiang Xiaobai paid no attention to