Chapter 166 Shen Ruixue is Love-Obsessed

Shen Pingjin was lost in thought until she felt a pair of long, slender hands climb onto her shoulders, which brought her back to her senses.

Turning her head, she saw Yan Jue and immediately leaned her head closer.

Her voice was choked with sobs: "Yan Jue, Jiajia has disappeared."

Yan Jue frowned. "You mean Lu Qingjia has disappeared?"

"Um."

For some reason, even though she had only known Lu Qingjia for a short time, her eyes welled up with tears as soon as she heard that Lu Qingjia had disappeared.

A wave of sadness welled up inside her for no apparent reason, and she couldn't figure out where this bitterness came from.

Seeing Shen Pingjin's appearance, Yan Jue panicked for a moment.

He had never seen Shen Pingjin shed a tear, nor had he ever seen a girl shed a tear.

He didn't know what to do.

After thinking for a long time, Yan Jue could only say, "It's alright. After the farewell banquet, we can return to the capital and inquire about it ourselves."

At this point, this is the only way.

Shen Pingjin was not an unreasonable person. After thinking for a moment, she nodded: "Okay, let's go out now."

"Aren't you going to dress up a bit?"

Seeing Shen Pingjin rushing out, Yan Jue frowned slightly as he looked at her tear-streaked face.

Shen Pingjin realized something was wrong and gave an awkward smile: "I forgot, I'll get dressed now."

Yan Jue felt heartbroken seeing Shen Pingjin like this, but there was nothing he could do.

They have more important things to do next.

After wiping away the tears on her face, Shen Pingjin grabbed Yan Jue's sleeve and walked towards the door.

Just after Ye Ting delivered the letter to Chen Pingjin, he saw his master rushing to the room. When he saw the two of them, his eyes looked somewhat guilty.

Yan Jue didn't seem to notice anything amiss. He looked at Ye Ting and patted him on the shoulder: "Did you tell Pavilion Master Jiang about that matter? Does he still remember?"

Ye Ting raised his hand in a gesture of respect: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Pavilion Master Jiang still remembers. However, he will only send someone to handle today's matter; he will not participate personally."

"There's no need for him to come in person; it wouldn't be good if he were recognized."

“However, I’d like to change my plans.” Yan Jue said this without deliberately avoiding mentioning Shen Pingjin.

Ye Ting glanced at Chen Pingjin, but having long been accustomed to it, he didn't think much of it at the moment.

To be able to see my master and his beloved being so intimate and loving in my lifetime, I would not regret dying!

Ye Ting asked, "May I ask where Master has changed his mind?"

Yan Jue, however, did not intend to answer directly: "Act according to the information I give you later, do you understand?"

Ye Ting instantly understood: "Your subordinate obeys."

"Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju will be here later. Remember to meet them."

"Yes!" Ye Ting clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Shen Pingjin listened from the side, completely confused, but she soon remembered something.

—This might be one of Yan Jue's methods to strike at Su Xuanmao.

"Don't you find what I just said to Ye Ting strange?"

Yan Jue looked at Shen Pingjin beside him and, noticing her blank expression, asked a question.

But the person next to him shook his head: "No, I don't find it strange at all. On the contrary, I know what you want to do."

These words startled Yan Jue slightly.

He raised an eyebrow and smiled: "So what do you think I should do?"

Shen Pingjin noticed his mocking gaze and replied seriously, "Anyway, it wasn't anything good I did."

Yan Jue: "..."

He put away his mocking gaze and said calmly, "No matter what happens next, don't be afraid. I have already sent people to protect you in secret."

Shen Pingjin was slightly surprised to hear this, but her face remained expressionless: "Alright, Yan Jue, don't worry."

Emperor Anqing had just entered Yangzhou City in his sedan chair when Su Xuanmao, dressed in bright yellow brocade, stood in front of the city gate, gazing into the distance. He was handsome and unassuming.

His lean, angular profile glowed with a warm light as he spoke in a deep voice to those behind him: "Bright moon and gentle breeze!"

"Your subordinate is here."

"Go and bring me my Ferghana horse."

Mingyue Qingfeng clasped his hands in a fist and replied, "Your subordinate obeys."

As the Crown Princess, Shen Ruixue was naturally dressed in a magnificent gown and wore exquisite makeup. Standing beside Su Xuanmao, she looked at his indifferent expression and felt extremely disappointed.

But then her disappointed expression turned into excitement. Next, she was going to embarrass Shen Pingjin!

She had been waiting for this day for a long time!

After Mingyue and Qingfeng brought the Ferghana horse, they immediately rushed to the place of the farewell banquet as Su Xuanmao had instructed.

As the crown prince, Su Xuanmao naturally wanted to go in style. He turned around, his gaze fixed on Shen Ruixue, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Ruixue, would you like to travel with me?"

In early spring in Yangzhou, a gentle breeze blew, causing the man's dark hair to flutter wildly, making his bright yellow brocade robe appear even more unrestrained and radiant.

Shen Ruixue was stunned for a moment before nodding.

It must be said that although the man in front of me is cold-hearted, his appearance and temperament are indeed outstanding.

In an instant, she couldn't help but feel jealous of Shen Pingjin again.

Why would a man like this fall for Chen Pingjin?

When Shen Ruixue first married Su Xuanmao, she suffered a lot of cruel treatment from this man, but now that he is only giving her a little bit of sweetness, she has fallen into it again.

This is probably what it means to be love-struck!

"Come up."

Su Xuanmao mounted his horse expressionlessly and looked down at Shen Ruixue from above. Seeing that Shen Ruixue did not move, his handsome brows furrowed slightly.

"Ruixue, come up here."

Su Xuanmao spoke again, as if he was trying his best to hold back something.

Shen Ruixue could also sense the impatience hidden in Su Xuanmao's words. Looking at the slender hand hanging in mid-air, she raised her hand, grabbed it, and used the strength to flip herself onto the horse.

"Hold me tight."

Su Xuanmao took the reins, feeling the warmth around his waist, and slapped his legs, propelling the Akhal-Teke horse forward.

This was Shen Ruixue's first time riding a horse. Although she wasn't riding it herself, the experience was still incredibly novel for her.

So this is what it feels like to have someone with you.

Su Xuanmao was focused on how to deal with Yan Jue after returning to Kyoto, and had no idea what Shen Ruixue behind him was thinking.

Shen Ruixue wrapped her arms tightly around the man's lean waist, feeling the warmth emanating from his thin clothes, and her heart instantly felt warm.

Su Xuanmao must have some feelings for her... right?

As she thought this beautifully, she rested her head on Su Xuanmao's shoulder.

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Su Xuanmao stiffened, a hint of impatience flashing across his face. If this woman weren't still useful to him, he would have thrown her off the horse immediately!

However, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. As long as Shen Ruixue still has some use to him, he is willing to coax her into working for him.