Chapter 4, Involvement

It should be a large family. Qin Sisi looked up and saw the plaque on the door, which bore the two grand characters "Lu Fu" in an elegant script. No wonder this man said it would be easy to find; with such prominent characters displayed here, one would have to be blind not to see it. However, as long as there was a place to rest, Qin Sisi was too lazy to inquire further about what this place was. She simply lifted her heavy feet and walked up the steps.

What? Qin Sisi's drowsiness has completely vanished, and she propped herself up to look over at him

Tang Cangyu smiled ambiguously and said, "I have made arrangements over there in the palace, so you must keep it a secret!" After saying this, without caring about Lu Guo's reaction, she closed the door with a "bang".

Tang Cangyu let out a bitter laugh a couple of times, shaking his head and saying, "Alright, you, still thinking about that pair of celadon bowls at my home? If you want them, just say so directly; what’s with the roundabout way? Hurry up and prepare a guest room, as well as some clothes. Today I took her out to the countryside for hunting, but unexpectedly, she fell into the water."

"Hey, am I dressed correctly? Did I dress wrong? I shouldn't be making that kind of face, right?" Qin Sisi turned around and saw Tan Cangyu looking as if he had seen a ghost, and she muttered in dissatisfaction.

However, it is quite tragic that only three people managed to escape. With *Tu* *Shu*, Qin Sisi felt her eyelids growing heavy, and it took her a moment to realize that she was also part of the escape group, making it four people. No, she was indeed part of the escape, and she needed to confirm whether this was a place where one could sleep soundly. She struggled to move her lips and asked, "Is it alright to tell your friend that? Won't he suspect that you and Princess Ya are staying together alone?"

Tang Cangyu carefully placed Qin Sisi on the bed, then turned around and walked to the door, blocking Lu Guo, who was trying to peek inside.

Qin Sisi sat on the soft bed, drowsiness washing over her. This was a stark contrast to the treatment in the dilapidated house earlier! She leaned back against the quilt and chatted idly, "By the way, what about the Crown Prince? Will they be joining us soon?"

Tang Cangyu does not understand a single word, she has said she is tormented, so why would she change her hair to look like this? Moreover, it is not just ordinary ugly

Qin Sisi secretly admired, saying that since she had fallen into the water, it was not difficult to explain why she was holding a headscarf on her head and wearing a man's long robe

This is my friend's home, where I made a very good friend while studying at the Royal Academy in the capital. Tan Cangyu said leisurely in response to Tushuyi.

Tang Cangyu raised an eyebrow in curiosity at her quiet and unprotesting demeanor. Upon seeing her short hair revealed after she removed her headscarf, he couldn't help but chuckle at himself for having just confused her with Princess Ya. "Is your hair naturally like this? Will it not grow longer in the future?"

A voice filled with laughter came from behind, causing Qin Sisi's hand, which was about to knock on the door, to pause. So this person can smile too? Since their first meeting, he had always been cold and aloof. Although he sometimes curled his lips, that could hardly be considered a smile. Qin Sisi stared at the shiny door nails on the door panel and couldn't help but ask, "A friend? Aren't you afraid of implicating him?"

Tang Cangyu shrugged lightly and chuckled, saying, "What doubts are there? I have a marriage contract with Princess Ya."

"Not bad." Tan Cangyu came to his senses, discreetly cleared his throat twice, and bent down to pick up the strange clothing she had taken off from the ground

"To be implicated? It is precisely because we are friends that we must be implicated." Tan Cangyu stopped behind Qin Sisi, his hand passing over her shoulder. He knocked on the door firmly and urgently while softly whispering in her ear, "Do not say anything next, remember that."

Qin Sisi was at a loss for words; she could not possibly take the clothes from m.hetushu.com out of the fire and continue wearing them. Therefore, even if she argued with him, it would be futile. She sighed and sat on the bed, pulling down the scarf from her head.

Lu Guo's expression changed dramatically upon hearing the words. Although he could not see the face of the delicate guest in Tan Cangyu's arms, he immediately recalled the rumors about that woman and hurriedly called for the maidservants to tidy up the room. By the time he and Tan Cangyu walked through the courtyard to the guest room, everything had already been prepared. Several sets of clean clothes were placed at the head of the bed, the table was set with steaming hot dishes and snacks, a stove was lit in the room, and even behind the screen, there was freshly boiled bathwater.

Dizzy! Is this a forcible intrusion into a private residence? Qin Sisi felt fortunate that she could bury her face in his embrace, avoiding such an awkward situation. She could only hear Tan Cangyu laughing heartily at the obstructing servant, saying: "Lu Guo! You rascal, come out quickly to greet the guests!"

After the noise subsided, the voice of a young man, accompanied by hurried footsteps, approached from a distance. "Tan Cangyu? What brings you here? No wonder I broke an ancient celadon teacup this morning; it turns out you are visiting today. What bad luck! By the way, who is it that you are holding in your arms?"

In the book, "Don't Throw Away That Clothes, They Can Still Be Worn... Ah! What are you doing?" Qin Sisi stared in disbelief as Tan Cangyu casually tossed the T-shirt and jeans she had just changed out of into the furnace. The greedy flames instantly engulfed the garments, leaving her no time to even attempt a rescue.

You... you! Lu Guo gasped in surprise, pointing at him and unable to speak.

He stood at the door, waiting until Lu Guo had angrily left after tossing his sleeves, before finally letting out a sigh of relief and stepping into the inner room. Unexpectedly, he saw a woman dressed in ancient attire standing in the room. Under the dim light, her familiar profile left him momentarily flustered.

"You will no longer need such clothes in the future." Tan Cangyu took a deep breath, the smell of burning clothes in the room made him frown. He walked slowly to the side and opened the window. He also glanced outside to ensure that no one was eavesdropping.

Qin Sisi followed his hand and saw that they were standing at the entrance of a grand mansion. The main gate was imposing, clearly a cut above the other houses along the street. The corner of the building faintly visible behind the high walls also suggested the undulating layout of the residences within.

Tang Cangyu seemed quite pleased with her surprised expression, and the smile on his handsome face deepened: "In other words, I am also engaged to you—Princess Ya."

Qin Sisi played with the handkerchief in her hand and lazily said, "I would rather have been born this way, then I wouldn't have to endure a day of torment at the hair salon. After that, I would also have to maintain it every day and apply essential oils every so often..."

Tang Cangyu looked at the increasingly roaring fire in the furnace, a smile of profound meaning appearing on his face as he said, "It depends on the situation"

Hey, you really brought Princess Ya out to play, huh? You really are reckless..." Lu Guo lowered his voice and said nervously

Tang Cangyu did not give the people inside a chance to inquire, and brazenly carried her into the courtyard

Qin Sisi had not yet grasped the meaning of his words when she suddenly felt a strong force at her waist, and she was already lifted off the ground by him. Before she could even let out a cry of surprise, the door had already been opened from the inside

If it were truly just for a bit of fun... No, if only Princess Ya were really in his arms. A trace of sorrow flickered in Tan Cangyu's eyes, but he quickly composed himself and smiled slightly, saying: "It's not just for fun. It seems the sky is getting late, so I will trouble you to let me stay at your home for the night. By the way, there's no need to send a maid to attend to me; I can manage on my own."