Chapter 50: She didn’t want to believe it, whether it was true or false, that someone would treat her like this…

The group of people in the yard were startled and immediately fell to their knees, not daring to breathe.

Min Shian looked at the pieces of red silk hanging in the mansion, then glanced at the servants kneeling on the ground holding a mess of tools and decorations, and finally stared at Min Shile with a bad look.

She squeezed out two words in a cold voice and said, "Explain."

Min Shile ignored his sister's murderous gaze, bent down, pulled out a red ribbon from the hand of the person closest to him, and tied it around Min Shian's wrist in a flattering manner.

Finally, he muttered, "Don't be angry, sister. I'm just thinking about my upcoming wedding with Linglong, and I'm just trying to share in your good fortune."

Min Shian punched him on the shoulder, causing him to take a few steps back and look at her with a grievance, grinning.

"You're going to get married, so get married. Why are you making trouble in my house? Get out!" She continued to curse without any hesitation: "Pick up this pile of junk in fifteen minutes, and then get out of here!"

Min Shile wanted to resist, but Yu Linglong, who came rushing over, whipped him. He squatted down and curled up in pain.

Min Shi'an raised his eyebrows when he saw this. Although Yu Linglong looked aggressive, the whip in her hand was not a soft whip or a bone whip, but was made of another special material.

She thought it was just a hobby between the young couple, so she didn't interfere.

Sure enough, Yu Linglong stepped forward, grabbed Min Shile's ear, dragged him to Min Shian, and said tenderly, "Apologize to your sister!"

Min Shian waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to bother, out of sight, out of mind. Yu Linglong understood and immediately ordered people to tear off all the red silk decorations. She left with Min Shile, cursing.

After they left, Min Shian felt that the air in the mansion was much fresher, but after being disturbed so early in the morning, it was impossible for him to continue sleeping.

Min Shian thought that today was a day off, so he decided to torture Song Yanxuan.

She had thought Song Yanxuan was sleeping in, but unexpectedly, Song Chen led her directly to the study and said, "Your Highness, the master is reviewing documents in there, but the master has instructed that if you come, you can just come in directly."

Min Shian's hand that pushed the door paused for a moment, her eyes looked unnatural for a moment, but soon returned to normal. She nodded without saying anything, and with a "creak", she entered the study.

She thought about what Song Chen had just said, and the scene of that day emerged in her mind. Darkness occupied her entire vision, and then she was strangled by a slightly cold hand.

She was pressed against the door, the feeling of suffocation gradually worsened, and she was only one step away from death.

Min Shian subconsciously touched the back of her neck, and when she looked up, she saw Song Yanxuan supporting his chin with one hand, with his pen and documents put aside. He had been looking at her for an unknown amount of time.

"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"

Min Shian rolled his eyes, slowly walked over to sit across from him, and replied, "I was wondering how you could have the heart to kill me that day. No matter how you look at it, I'm a great beauty, and you, sir, are so ignorant of the thought of treating me with respect."

Song Sheng, however, refused to be fooled. He said slowly, "No matter how I look at it, I am considered to be extremely talented and handsome. I wonder how Your Highness could have the heart to set such a trap for me?"

Min Shian curled her lips, feeling somewhat guilty. After all, she was the one who struck first, so she abruptly changed the subject, looking at the documents on the desk and asking, "It's a day off today, why don't you take a break?"

"I'm used to it. There's no such thing as taking a day off." Song Sheng said as he began to make tea for her.

Min Shian sighed, and suddenly felt a little sorry for him, as he didn't even have any free time of his own.

Song Sheng placed the tea safely in front of her, and just saw a flash of pity in her eyes. He instantly understood what she was thinking at the moment. He chuckled and tapped her forehead with his fingers.

"What are you thinking about?"

"It's just that I'm used to dealing with it and I'm a little busy. What are you thinking about, Your Highness?"

The blow on his forehead didn't hurt, but it was a little itchy. Min Shian rubbed it subconsciously and said, "Just talk if you want to. Why hit me?"

"I know I was wrong, and I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Min Shian looked over and saw that the corners of Song Sheng's lips were raised, which was no different from his usual subtle smile, but she inexplicably felt that Song Yanxuan was really smiling at this moment.

It was as if time was pulled back to when he had just been poisoned and the real culprit had not yet been identified.

Min Shian couldn't explain this feeling, she only knew that Song Yanxuan must be interested in her.

"I heard that His Highness went to the Xie family's old house a few days ago." The rustling sound of pen tip rubbing against paper continued as Song Sheng reviewed the documents and continued, "How is it? Did those old guys give His Highness any trouble?"

Min Shian sneered and said sarcastically, "It's true that nothing can be hidden from the adults' discerning eyes."

Then she thought for a moment and replied, "I'm a little unsure of the eldest lady's intentions, but judging by the reactions of the others, it should be a sure thing."

"After all, the Queen Mother is in charge of the family now. What's the point of these old guys, who are about to die, objecting?"

"It's just a matter of time."

The arc of Song Sheng's lips deepened a little, and even the corners of his eyes were stained with a smile. He praised without hesitation: "Your Highness, what you said makes sense."

After saying this, he buried his head and concentrated on reviewing the documents.

Min Shian raised his eyebrows, feeling a little surprised. Why did Song Yanxuan react like this?

It was not surprising that he knew what happened that day, because she did not deliberately conceal her whereabouts at that time. Anyone who was interested could find out with a little effort, not to mention Song Yanxuan, who had such great connections.

But she thought that Song Yanxuan would secretly obstruct and create some obstacles.

Min Shian was certain that Song Yanxuan must have seen through her ambitions long ago. Even if he loved her, when it came to power, could he really give in?

Everything has its first and last word. After she completely takes control of the Xie family, she will not be satisfied with just the Xie family. She will gradually divide and occupy the rights that originally belonged to Song Yanxuan, and gradually undermine his control over the capital.

So, is Song Yanxuan willing to do this?

Perhaps her gaze was too intense, but Song Yanxuan put down his pen again, looked up, and said with a smile, "Do I have any gold on me? Your Highness is so angry that he wants to take me for himself."

"Song Yanxuan, do you think I can subdue those old guys from the Xie family?"

Song Sheng understood her implication, nodded, smiled, and replied softly, "Your Highness is both brave and resourceful, how can you not surrender?"

"Your Highness, please do whatever you want. If anyone dares to disrespect Your Highness," he said word by word, lowering his eyes, "The Imperial Prison has many vacancies recently. There will be no shortage of seats."

Min Shian hurriedly looked away, not knowing what to do.

The last time it was her mother who told her to just go for it was again.

But that was her mother. Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. It is natural.

What about Song Yanxuan?

Is his love really unconditional?

After saying a few perfunctory words, Min Shian hurriedly took his leave and almost fled back to the princess's mansion.

She didn't want to believe that someone would treat her like this.

She only knew that sincerity mixed with interests was ultimately impure.

For several days in a row, Min Shian was uneasy. She couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it and put all her energy into dealing with Mrs. Xie.

As she said before, even if Madam Xie did not agree with her taking power in the end, a person who was about to be buried could use some tricks to make the whole family see him off to the end of his life.

Now Min Shi'an is willing to praise Madam Xie just for the sake of legitimacy.

She didn't want to commit more murder unless it was absolutely necessary.

Fortunately, Mrs. Xie's attitude gradually softened. She was no longer as arrogant as at the beginning, but was as kind as an ordinary elder, and became more and more friendly to her.

Every time Min Shian went to the Xie family's old house, he would go to Xianyang Hall to repeat the conversation between them to Xie Zhuangwan in detail so that Xie Zhuangwan could judge what Old Madam Xie was thinking.

From time to time, you could see Min Shile making a fuss, and then being whipped a few times by Yu Linglong and taken away in disgrace.

It was just a lot of thunder but little rain. Every time Min Shile howled loudly, there was not even a trace of blood where the whip fell.

Min Shian and Xie Zhuangwan gradually got used to it.

Time passed by quietly like quicksand. On the eve of the Beginning of Summer, Mrs. Xie gave in completely and agreed that Xie Zhuangwan would hand over the full responsibility of the Xie family to Min Shi'an.

With the change of power, the official head of the Xie family changed from Min Shian's grandfather-in-law to her uncle.

Min Shi'an hurried to the Xie Mansion, got to know the ladies, concubines, young masters and other masters, and then reconciled the accounts with the eldest lady who was in charge of the household.

It was not until late at night that she returned to the princess's residence from Xie's residence.

Tomorrow is the wedding day of Min Shile and Yu Linglong, so in order to have time to take a bath, Min Shian forced himself to fall into a deep sleep.

The prince was getting married to a princess from the Western Regions, and Xie Zhuangwan was keen to arrange it. The wedding procession was huge, and the betrothal gifts lined up along an entire street.

There are also people in the team who scatter wedding candies and money. Anyone who stops to watch on the street has the opportunity to grab silver coins or gold beans.

Therefore, from a distance, the streets looked crowded and bustling.

Min Shi'an asked Song Yanxuan in advance to organize the imperial guards to maintain order at the scene to prevent anyone with ill intentions from taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble. Fortunately, the entire process went extremely smoothly without any problems.

"Bow to Heaven and Earth——"

Min Shile took Yu Linglong's hand and pulled her down to kneel slowly.

"Two bows to the parents—"

Xie Zhuangwan, the King of the Western Regions, and the Queen of the Western Regions, who were sitting at the top, all smiled and nodded repeatedly.

Only Emperor Tian Chong still had a wooden face, and no one knew what he was thinking, but no one present cared about his thoughts.

"Husband and wife bow to each other—"

Min Shile carefully helped Yu Linglong up, then helped her adjust her position, and finally bowed to her.

"Send her to the bridal chamber—"

"The ceremony is over——"

As the newlyweds were sent away, the atmosphere reached its peak, and everyone toasted each other and kept blessing them.

Min Shian watched them leave from below, unable to suppress the smile on her face. The man she had chased and beaten when she was a child has now grown up.

Only after all the guests had left and Min Shi'an had sent people to take care of the funeral did he drag his heavy body back to the princess's mansion.

"Song Yanxuan, it's late at night, what are you doing here?"