Chapter 123 Leave here and go out for a look.

Where Shen Ruixue couldn't see, Su Xuanmao took out a letter from his sleeve.

He leaned against the window and, by the dim candlelight, opened the envelope.

After reading the contents of the letter, Su Xuanmao's gaze gradually turned cold. Hmph, let's see how that damned Yan Jue will be dealt with this time!

A look of determination flashed across his face; no one could snatch the Shenpingjin from his hands!

Chenpingjin... Chenpingjin...

Shen Pingjin can only be his!

Su Xuanmao lit the envelope in the candlelight, and only after seeing it burn to ashes did he finally relax.

He glanced at Shen Ruixue, who was already asleep on the kang, a hint of disdain flashing across his face. Then he walked over and directly pulled off the quilt covering the woman.

Shen Ruixue was awakened by the noise and asked in confusion, "Brother Su, you..."

Su Xuanmao coldly looked at Shen Ruixue's panicked expression, "What's wrong with me? As my Crown Princess, this is how you should be!"

Shen Ruixue watched in disbelief as Su Xuanmao pounced on her. She never imagined that Su Xuanmao would think of doing such a thing at a time like this.

"Brother Su, not now."

Feeling the man's actions, Shen Ruixue shed tears of grievance, while at the same time, she couldn't help but resent her own choice back then.

If she hadn't taken Shen Pingjin's place in marriage, would she be in such a miserable state now? And would everything Shen Pingjin has gained today truly be hers?

A tingling sensation spread throughout her body, and the excruciating pain gradually cleared her dazed consciousness. After realizing that she could not break free from the man, a sinister glint flashed in Shen Ruixue's eyes.

Her plan will be put into action tomorrow!

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Emperor Anqing also gathered everyone together, and seeing them come out of their rooms looking tired, he gave some instructions to Eunuch Shun before turning and walking into the inn.

The ministers, bewildered, exchanged glances, seemingly puzzled.

Guan Anhe stepped forward and said loudly, "Eunuch Shun, is His Majesty unwell?"

Eunuch Shun said, "Reporting to Your Excellency, His Majesty has told me about this matter and instructed me to pass on the message."

A knowing look flashed across Guan Anhe's face. "Please speak, Eunuch Shun. I can't wait any longer."

Eunuch Shun glanced at Guan Anhe, then looked at the large group of ministers below, and said loudly, "Now that we have arrived in Jiangnan, everyone should know the purpose of our trip. His Majesty wants you to integrate into the lives of ordinary people and experience their customs and traditions."

These words immediately sparked a cacophony of discussion and murmurs from the audience.

Yan Jue below also frowned. Why was Emperor Anqing doing this?

Eunuch Shun ignored everyone's reactions, and after speaking, he turned and went into the inn.

The crowd erupted into chaos.

Wen Jin is an important minister in the court, and he has always been close to the emperor. Now, however, he doesn't know what the emperor is thinking.

As the Vice Minister of Rites, He Ping'an naturally wouldn't be absent. He looked at everyone and said, "Since His Majesty wants us to find clues ourselves, perhaps he wants us to secretly collect clues."

"But we have no clue about this matter."

Someone in the crowd complained.

Shen Pingjin also frowned as she looked at Yan Jue, "Yan Jue, what kind of trouble is Emperor Anqing causing?"

Yan Jue was also very puzzled. "His Majesty has made incognito visits in previous years, but I don't know why he's planning to send us out this year."

Shen Pingjin felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing if she were to take action herself. "Actually, it's just right not to follow his actions. By the way, I remember you weren't very interested in that Minister Chen's salt smuggling business. What's going on now?"

"That's naturally for you."

Yan Jue said this indifferently.

Shen Pingjin was a little confused. She pointed to herself and asked, "You mean, you did it for me?"

"Mmm," Yan Jue responded softly.

"I intend to retire from this life from now on."

"Retire from the business?" Shen Pingjin was quite surprised.

Do you still remember what happened that day?

"That day?" Shen Pingjin frowned slightly. Could the events of that day be...?

Shen Pingjin's face flushed instantly. She couldn't believe it. Was Yan Jue planning to stop holding back?

Shen Pingjin was about to speak when she felt a tremor in her waist.

She was somewhat puzzled, as the brocade was now emitting a red glow.

Yan Jue had expected to see the woman get angry, but to his surprise, she didn't even glance at him.

He followed Chen Pingjin's gaze and, upon seeing the red light emanating from Chu Jin, instantly understood what was happening.

"Give me the brocade," Yan Jue said.

Chen Pingjin looked wary and reached out to cover the brocade belt around her waist. "What do you want to do?"

Ignoring everything else, Yan Jue continued, "I know why he emits a red light."

Upon hearing this, Shen Pingjin looked somewhat suspicious, but then she remembered how Chu Jin had reacted when she had taken Chu Jin out earlier.

Hesitantly, he handed over the brocade.

Yan Jue took the brocade sword and, without hesitation, slashed the blade across his palm.

Blood flowed down, but it actually seeped directly into the brocade.

Chen Pingjin was somewhat incredulous; could Chu Jin really absorb blood?

"Don't be surprised. I discovered long ago that your brocade is definitely not just a sword."

Shen Pingjin frowned. What did he mean by that? Did he mean that Chu Jin's radiance each time was likely related to something?

Seeing Shen Pingjin deep in thought, Yan Jue immediately knew that Shen Pingjin must know something.

However, he did not intend to tell Shen Pingjin what he knew. He changed the subject again, "Shen Pingjin, this incognito visit may implicate Su Xuanmao. Don't you feel sorry for him?"

Shen Pingjin was still deep in thought about the matter of Chu Jin when Yan Jue suddenly brought up Su Xuanmao, which puzzled Shen Pingjin.

Why are you suddenly saying this?

Yan Jue's gaze darkened. "I know some things."

"What is it?"

Yan Jue glanced at Chen Pingjin, "I can't tell you yet."

Shen Pingjin sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation. Why couldn't she be told about this?

If he wouldn't tell her, then she wouldn't ask. Shen Pingjin thought for a moment, then asked, "So what do you plan to do now?"

Yan Jue said, "Let's go, leave this place, and go out to take a look."

Shen Pingjin was shocked. "You mean leave here?"

Yan Jue gave a low "hmm," then took Shen Pingjin's hand and, while the ministers were still talking, walked directly out of the crowd.

Shen Pingjin was caught off guard. She glanced around, thought for a moment, and decided not to break free. She followed Yan Jue out.