Chapter 152

He felt that girls were generally kind-hearted and would likely save him.

Seeing the man's surprise, Shen Qingnian added, "Throw him far away, so no one can tell he was thrown out of our house."

This person's origins are unknown.

Liu Yurou nodded in agreement: "This person is covered in blood. We are all women, so it's best if we don't get involved."

Although she was kind-hearted, after experiencing those things in the capital, she also understood that being kind was not always a good thing.

Xiaoju also said, "Madam is right. I'll go and call the old woman over to carry this person away and throw him far away."

Having said that, she went to find two old women.

When there was nothing to do at home, the two old women would stand guard at the door or in the front yard.

Seeing that Xiaoju was about to leave, Xiao Shenxi quickly followed, saying, "Sister Xiaoju, I'll go with you! I want to help too!"

Seeing that these people were really going to throw him out, the man on the ground endured the pain and quickly said, "Please, please help me, I... I will repay you."

These girls are truly heartless.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian became interested and asked, "May I ask how you intend to repay me, young master?"

The man on the ground hesitated for a moment, then finally tried to speak: "With money?"

Although the girl didn't seem to be short of money, he couldn't think of any other way, so he could only say that.

Shen Qingnian's eyes swept over the man, finally settling on the jade pendant at his waist. The jade pendant was clear and of excellent quality, and could be sold for a hundred or so taels of silver.

She bent down and took off the jade pendant, a smile playing on her lips: "Young master is generous. This jade pendant is worth twenty taels. Please bring the remaining one hundred taels after you are injured."

The man was covered in blood, clearly someone was chasing him. If he were thrown out directly, it might cause trouble. It would be better to detain him and kill him if things went wrong.

She was naturally aloof, and she wouldn't allow anyone to disturb her peaceful life.

When the man saw that Shen Qingnian had taken his most valuable jade pendant, he felt his wound hurt even more. He grimaced and said, "Miss...Miss, you mustn't."

Shen Qingnian only asked, "Do you want the jade pendant or your life?"

After she finished speaking, the man on the ground fell silent. Between his life and the jade pendant, he chose his life.

Seeing the man on the ground remain silent, Xiaoju quickly lifted his leg and dragged him toward the woodshed. Xiao Shenxi skipped and hopped along behind, not finding the bloodstains horrifying at all.

Little Shen Xi is very brave. As long as her mother is by her side, she is not afraid of anything. Shen Qingnian did not intend to raise her as a sheltered young lady. She felt that little Shen Xi should understand the dangers of the world.

Liu Yurou went to the front yard and called over two old women, asking them to clean the man's wounds. Xiaoju was a young woman, so it was not appropriate for her.

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That day, at the Imperial Palace in the capital.

Inside the Imperial Study, Jin Yi and Song Xuan had changed into casual clothes.

Song Xuan was dressed in black, and his handsome features appeared particularly cold. Since Shen Qingnian left, he had never worn a moon-white robe again.

Xia Zi, dressed in plain clothes, followed beside the two. He was also going to accompany them on this trip to Jiangnan to serve them.

He respectfully reported to Song Xuan: "Your Majesty, the carriages and horses outside the palace are ready, the affairs of the court have been handed over to Lord Ye, and everyone outside will think that you have gone to Lincheng. The arrangements for the young crown prince have also been made, and he will be personally instructed by the Grand Secretary."

The carriage was changed to horses after leaving the capital to avoid suspicion. The act had to be convincing enough to make everyone see that His Majesty was heading to Lincheng District.

Song Xuan held his folding fan and said calmly, "Then let's set off."

He had barely finished speaking when a palace servant rushed over, collapsing to the ground in a panic, his voice frantic and shrill:

"Your Majesty, the young crown prince just went to the Ice Palace and accidentally peeled off the Empress's face!"