Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 1077 Testing

Soon, the carriage stopped at the bamboo forest path outside the Summer Resort.

Two maids helped the beautiful woman down from above.

The beautiful woman quickly put on her veil to conceal her true face and whispered to the driver, "Just wait here and don't make any noise."

The driver said respectfully, "I understand."

Although she was dressed simply, her noble aura could not be concealed.

The manager of the Mountain Resort came over to greet her and asked respectfully, "What brings this lady here to visit? What can I do for you?"

The time for summer vacation is over now...

The beautiful woman said calmly, "I went out for a walk with my servants today. When I passed by your place, I saw that the scenery here was nice, so I thought of going in for a stroll."

"I wonder if it's convenient?"

The steward didn't think much about it.

The scenery of their summer resort is naturally beautiful, otherwise it would not have attracted so many nobles to come here to escape the summer heat.

"It is of course convenient for distinguished guests to come, as long as they do not disturb other guests."

The steward did not leave the beautiful woman to be received by anyone else, but took her around inside personally.

With the beautiful woman's identity and knowledge, it was not difficult for her to get some information from the manager.

After the two chatted for a few words, she asked calmly: "...According to what the steward said just now, at this time of year, are there still guests staying in the Summer Resort?"

The steward smiled and said, "There is another lady who lives in the courtyard over there."

The beautiful woman probed again, "Oh? You're still living here at this time of year. I'm afraid it's going to be cold at night. Who is so interested?"

The steward apologized, "I'm sorry I can't reveal the guest's identity."

The beautiful woman nodded and did not make things difficult for the manager. After walking around for a while, she asked her maid to send him away quietly.

The beautiful woman suppressed the complicated emotions in her heart and walked towards the place the steward had just mentioned.

Shen Nanqiao had already packed his things and was about to return to Beijing with Luoluo when he vaguely heard a sound outside the yard.

She frowned and said to Luluo, "Go and see what's going on."

The relationship between her and Xiu Lang is sensitive, and Xiu Lang has told her to be careful in everything.

Green Radish said: "Yes."

Luoluo went out for only a moment, then hurried back, with a hint of doubt between her brows: "Madam, there is a woman wearing a veil outside with a maid. She said she was passing by here and wanted to ask for a cup of tea."

Shen Nanqiao was putting the last pearl hairpin into her dressing box when she paused: "The Summer Resort is located in a remote area, and it is even less visited in autumn. How could someone pass by here?"

"Besides, although I have sent away many of the servants here, there is still a steward in the Summer Resort. Why did she come to me to ask for tea?"

When he said this, Shen Nanqiao raised his eyes and looked outside: "Did she tell me about her origins?"

Luluo shook her head and said, "Madam, the woman said that her husband was working in the capital and went out of the city to relax today and got lost by accident."

"She looks like a bad person, judging by the material of her clothes. But..."

Shen Nanqiao asked casually: "But what?"

Luoluo didn't know if she was overthinking it, so she paused before saying, "I always feel that the way she looks at our courtyard is a little different..."

Shen Nanqiao stood up and walked to the window, looking through the window paper.

I saw a woman in a moon-white jacket standing beside the bamboo path, with a corner of her veil lifted by the autumn wind, revealing her delicate jawline. Her figure was gentle, but she exuded an indescribable sense of oppression.

Did this lady really just happen to pass by, or was she... a spy sent by Shen Zhinian?

"Let her in."

Shen Nanqiao calmed himself down, turned around and said to Luluo, "But only she is allowed to come in, and the maids stay outside."

"Yes."

Green Radish turned and went out.

Shen Nanqiao deliberately tidied up her hair, hiding the hostility in her eyes, and put on a weak look as if she had just recovered from an illness.

Now that she has decided to return to Beijing for revenge, she can no longer be as reckless as before.

A weak woman is most likely to arouse people's sympathy and make them let down their guard.

She had originally planned to use this method on Shen Zhinian, so let’s try it now!

When the beautiful woman entered the courtyard, she saw Shen Nanqiao leaning on the edge of the table and coughing twice with a pale face. The sunlight shone on her through the window lattice, making her bright face look a little fragile.

The beautiful woman's heart sank suddenly!

Although she had long guessed that her husband must have a mistress hidden in the Summer Resort, she had never thought that she was so beautiful.

What shocked her even more was that the lilac soft satin jacket the woman was wearing was a new product from the old Beijing Jinyun Pavilion. A few days ago, she wanted to order it, but the shopkeeper said it had already been bought by a young man.

The beautiful woman didn’t think much about it at the time, but today she saw the material being worn by the woman in front of her.

So, so my husband specially booked the new products from Jinyun Pavilion, but he used them to please the woman outside and didn't give any to her?

At this moment, the beautiful woman's heart was filled with many complex emotions, including... a strong hatred!

She had seen her husband's tenderness towards her, and also seen his coldness when handling official business, but she had never thought that he would care so much about a mistress, even choosing the best fabric for her clothes.

But the beautiful woman restrained herself very well and did not show it at all on her face.

"This lady."

Shen Nanqiao's voice was disguised as gentle, with just the right amount of weakness: "How did you get lost in this remote place?"

As she said this, she looked at the beautiful woman calmly.

The scent of the powder on the other person's body was light and elegant. For some reason, Shen Nanqiao felt a little familiar, as if he had smelled it somewhere before...

The beautiful woman lowered her eyes to hide the turmoil in them.

She came from a wealthy family, and her mother taught her since she was young that when encountering such things, throwing a tantrum and quarreling was the stupidest thing to do, and it would only push men away further.

Therefore, the beautiful woman did not come here today to deal with the mistress, but just wanted to test the other party's strength.

The beautiful woman smiled at Shen Nanqiao gently: "I passed by here today, and I have drunk all the water in my water bag, so I am sorry to bother you, Madam."

"It doesn't matter."

Shen Nanqiao gestured to Luluo to serve the tea.

"Thank you ma'am."

When the beautiful woman lifted her veil to drink tea, she deliberately let Shen Nanqiao see the jade bracelet on her hand, which was a token of love given to her by her husband.

Shen Nanqiao didn't react at all.

The beautiful woman wondered in her heart whether the other party knew of her existence.

She came here today just to test the waters, fearing that if she stayed any longer she would be exposed. After finishing her tea she stood up and said, "Thank you for the tea, Madam. I won't bother you any more."

The beautiful woman bowed, turned around and left, but her steps were a little unsteady.

It turns out that my husband really has a woman outside...

It was not until the slender figure of the beautiful woman disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest that Luluo asked curiously, "Madam, why do I feel that the lady who appeared just now is strange..."

Shen Nanqiao frowned and said, "Didn't she say she came to ask for tea?"

"I have something important to do. I don't care if she's weird or not. Let's go back to Beijing!"

Luluo immediately picked up the package and followed Shen Nanqiao: "Yes."