Shen Zhiyuan frowned, a sudden jolt running through his heart.
A manservant???
No wonder the person beneath him in his dream felt so lean—it was actually a man???
Shen Zhiyuan raised a hand to pinch the bridge of his nose. Feeling too awkward to continue questioning Qingcao, he simply asked, "Have you been here looking after Yan'er all night?"
Qingcao nodded hurriedly. "Yes, Marquis. This servant has been attending to the Young Miss the entire time."
In reality, she had knocked Shen Xiyan unconscious the night before to keep her from chafing her bound wrists raw while she wasn't there to watch over her.
Shen Zhiyuan didn't press the matter further; he could hardly admit he had grabbed a manservant and spent the night with him.
Qingcao hung her head, feeling anxious and terrified that Shen Zhiyuan might see through her lie.
To her surprise, Shen Zhiyuan said nothing else. He merely glanced at Shen Xiyan and instructed, "Take good care of Yan'er. If anything happens, fetch a doctor."
"Yes, Marquis. Safe travels," Qingcao said, sinking into a curtsy.
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