Qu Jingyun froze instantly, a bitter expression on her face.

This guy is really her nemesis!

"Why did you come here?" Qu Jingyun asked curtly.

Shen Yunting did not answer directly, but instead asked in return, "How long have we known each other?"

"It's been over twenty years." Qu Jingyun's expression seemed to hold a hint of nostalgia.

“Over twenty years, I know you well enough,” Shen Yunting chuckled.

He picked up Qu Jingyun and stood up abruptly, then said, "Do you really think I can't guess what's on your mind?"

Once those words were spoken, Qu Jingyun no longer had any will to resist.

She nestled obediently in Shen Yunting's arms.

“The borders are now secure, and the various countries no longer pose a threat to our dynasty. We can now travel far and wide, no longer burdened by these mundane affairs, and do whatever you want to do.” Shen Yunting silently hugged the person tighter, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Qu Jingyun gave a bitter smile and shook her head: "The two of us can manage, but what about our families?"

“Your mother is already old and unable to accompany us on our journeys, and my maternal clan will also be implicated because of our willfulness.”

"Not to mention our children. How old are they? Are they going to live a life of hiding and concealment with us?"

"Given the Emperor's current suspicion of us, he might think we're up to something in secret. What would we do if he tried to assassinate us?"

These words successfully silenced Shen Yunting.

He's no longer the naive young man he once was; he can't continue to be willful.

But……

Under the moonlight, he gave Qu Jingyun a deep look, his expression full of resentment.

"But I don't want to lose you."

“You won’t lose me.” Qu Jingyun interrupted him directly.

He said, "We are only separated temporarily. I will always be yours, and you will always be mine."

After saying this, she reached out and roughly grabbed Shen Yunting by the collar.

His tone carried a hidden threat: "Don't forget what you promised me. If I find out you've been up to something while I'm not around, I won't let you off the hook."

"I'm not Xue'er, I'm not that magnanimous. If you dare to betray me, I'll make sure you can't be a man for the rest of your life."

As she said this, she glanced at Shen Yunting's lower body out of the corner of her eye, her meaning quite clear.

Shen Yunting shuddered and quickly hugged Qu Jingyun tightly.

"I won't, I would never betray you."

Qu Jingyun was satisfied and spoke again: "I know Bai Shuangshuang's identity is not simple, but since you won't say, I won't ask. But you must remember what you said today and never betray her."

"Of course, Bai Shuangshuang will be picked up by her family in a couple of days. I have never had any relationship with her."

Qu Jingyun gave a soft hum and nestled into the other person's arms.

She said in a low voice, "Don't worry about me, I'll handle everything. I'll take good care of the child. You just need to take care of yourself."

"Can I come to see you every night? I'll do it secretly, and I promise no one will see me," Shen Yunting quickly said.

His face was full of grievance.

Qu Jingyun couldn't stand his behavior and could only nod helplessly in the end.

"All right."

After sharing their innermost feelings, the two talked for a long time about the situation in the capital before Shen Yunting reluctantly left.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to plant a kiss on Qu Jingyun's forehead.

"Wait for me, it won't be long before everything is over."

Qu Jingyun gave a soft "hmm" and watched the other person leave.

After looking away, her eyes immediately turned cold.

The situation in the capital is currently turbulent, with Zhang Hu and others secretly plotting against the General's Mansion, and the Emperor also on guard against it.

If she were merely Madam Shen, she would not only be unable to help Shen Yunting, but would also be subject to his control at every turn.

Therefore, she could only use Bai Shuangshuang's matter as an excuse to leave.

It would also be good to secretly investigate why she had an accident five years ago and to secretly plot against Zhang Hu and others.

She had intended to investigate secretly on her own, but she didn't expect that Shen Yunting would guess what she was thinking so quickly and even come to her door.

She couldn't keep up the act anymore.

But this is good too, as the two of them can understand each other's feelings and work together to solve those problems.

A knock on the door brought Qu Jingyun back to reality.

He said in a low voice, "Come in."

"Madam, the young master and young lady are already waiting for you to have breakfast," the maid replied respectfully.

Qu Jingyun responded and quickly tidied herself up before heading to the main hall.

Before she even sat down, she could feel the strange looks people were giving her.

"What's wrong?" Qu Jingyun looked a little guilty as she thought about her time with Shen Yunting earlier.

Did someone see something?

Qu Jingyun was startled and immediately became alert.

Everyone shook their heads and said nothing.

He simply said, "Mother, please take a seat."

Everyone was filled with curiosity.

What's wrong with Qu Jingyun today? She's actually staying in bed.

They didn't get up to eat until this late.

This is really not like her!

However, since Qu Jingyun was an elder, they couldn't say too much.

Qu Jingyun breathed a sigh of relief. She had been startled, thinking that something had been discovered.

"I'm going to listen to Zhixuan later, is anyone interested?"

Qu Jingyun suddenly spoke, attracting everyone's attention.

"What is Mother going to listen to Zhixuan for?" Shen Cong asked first.

"Something came up." Qu Jingyun lowered her head and sipped her tea.

But Yin Xue hesitated for a moment and said, "Mother, I think it's best for our family to stay home and get together for now. Let's not go out."

Upon hearing this, Qu Jingyun quickly looked up.

Seeing her expression, he immediately made up his mind.

He then asked, "Has something happened in the capital recently?"

Yin Xue hesitated, her face full of uncertainty.

After thinking it over, Qu Jingyun chuckled and said, "It's because of my divorce from the general, isn't it?"

Her words were so certain that Yin Xue couldn't refute them for a moment.

He could only nod and admit it.

She said in a low voice, "There have been many rumors about you in the capital lately. Of course, I think you don't need to take them to heart, Mother. Let's just live our own lives at home and not worry about them."

A half-smile appeared on Qu Jingyun's face.

All that remained in his eyes was coldness.

"It's not just me, you're probably in the same situation."

Yin Xue didn't say anything more, but just nodded awkwardly.

She didn't say much, but Qu Jingyun could guess what those people were saying in secret.

She said she had waited so long in the capital, only to be abandoned.

It is said that Yin Xue is a pitiful person who is not loved by her husband.

It is said that the Shen Cong is not suitable for refined tastes.

It is said that Chen Yue will never be able to get married in the future.

Qu Jingyun could guess what these words meant and wouldn't take them to heart.

They're nothing but a bunch of lowlifes who can't be brought to the table.