There were some things Chen Shujing didn't want Shen Mingji to hear.
He had him get into the carriage first.
This time, Shen Mingji didn't refuse. Not only did he board the carriage, but he also told the driver to move it further away so as not to disturb Chen Shujing and Pei Yan's conversation.
Pei Yan swung himself off his horse. "Deceiving a young lady's affections? Chen Shujing, have you no shame?"
Never mind Xue Xingyao; even he hadn't known that Chen Shujing had an unforgettable love hidden in his heart.
Hiding this old flame was one thing, but to be slaving away for her little brother was another.
It was as if he was afraid people *wouldn't* know who the most important person in his heart was!
Chen Shujing choked on his words. "I am going to marry Miss Xue Er, so how is that deception? Xiaoxiao is already gone. It won't affect her."
