He'll go after they've finished their plan; that will be quite a show.

Qin Su could easily see the calculation and tension in his eyes. Why would Yu Shuo need to deal with this group? Wouldn't that be a waste of his talents? She patted Yu Shuo's hand reassuringly, her beautiful eyes softening. "Don't worry, I can handle it."

Yu Shuo could only nod. Anyway, they could discuss things later and talk about it when they got back.

Seeing Yu Shuo nod, the Prince of Mingzhou finally felt relieved.

Anyway, Qin Su's reputation will be ruined after it's all done. No, that's not enough.

He could consider sparing Jiaojiao's life when she was still alive, but not now. As long as Prince Chen despises her, he will definitely find a way to make this woman wish she were dead.

"Now that the matter is settled, Your Highness may return. I am also tired."

"yes."

The Prince of Minzhou rose and limped away.

He had been kneeling for too long, and today's events had dealt him a heavy blow; he looked extremely haggard.

"Then, my brother..."

Before Yu Shuo could speak, Emperor Mingyang said, "You two are not in a hurry. Have dinner before you leave."

He then turned to Cheng An and Tao Rong and said, "You two go to Cining Palace first."

Tao Rong naturally wouldn't resist. She would never argue with Emperor Mingyang about anything. Even if she felt something was wrong, she would only bring it up subtly when they were resting and alone.

She preserved Emperor Mingyang's dignity while also demonstrating her understanding and compassionate nature.

Cheng An was somewhat dissatisfied, but Emperor Mingyang glared at him.

Now that she was in this situation, she dared not complain anymore and had no choice but to go to Cining Palace with Tao Rong.

For some reason, Cheng An felt that things had been unusually calm lately.

Only Yu Shuo, Qin Su, and Emperor Mingyang Deng Quan remained in the hall; they were all his own people.

Emperor Mingyang said, "Tell me honestly, did you kill Bu Jiao?"

Qin Su glanced at Yu Shuo but did not answer immediately.

This also shows that she did not trust Emperor Mingyang.

Emperor Mingyang seemed to laugh in anger. He had considered Qin Su as one of his own, but this one of his own did not trust him.

Yu Shuo held Qin Su's hand, which was warmed by the hand warmer. Her fingers were slender and long. He looked at Emperor Mingyang and said, "It was my younger brother who killed him."

Emperor Mingyang: "..."

"You were overseeing the execution at noon, so even if you went to Heshan Academy to kill someone, it would be too late." This lie was so easily exposed.

Deng Quan touched his nose: Knowing full well that this is a lie that can be exposed with a single touch, you still insist on exposing it. What are you trying to achieve?

Emperor Mingyang had clearly realized what was happening, but he didn't appear particularly flustered.

"Speak, as family, shouldn't I know?"

Qin Su hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I killed them. They wanted to kill me and Yuanyuan, so I couldn't let her live."

Emperor Mingyang: "...I never expected you would actually dare to kill someone! And that was the most beloved daughter of the Prince of Minzhou."

“This has nothing to do with me. All I know is that if she wants to kill me and Yuanyuan, then she has to die. To be merciful to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself. I would never be cruel to myself.”

Emperor Mingyang suddenly wanted to ask if, if he were to harm her and Yuanyuan one day, the sharp knife in Qin Su's hand would also be used to stab him.

This question bothered him greatly, but he just couldn't bring himself to ask it.

How should I ask? Does he really intend to hurt Qin Su and the others?

Qin Su and the Empress Dowager had an excellent relationship. Not to mention Yu Shuo, if he wanted to harm Qin Su, the Empress Dowager would be the first to object.

What's more, his younger brother is a hopeless romantic.

"Never mind, their attempt to assassinate you and Yuanyuan is a capital offense."

It was also the foolishness of the Prince of Minzhou. If he had orchestrated this, the first thing he would have done after it happened was to keep his mouth shut and absolutely not let anyone else know.

"Go to Cining Palace for dinner before going back. Don't tell the Empress Dowager about this."

Qin Su naturally nodded, and had no intention of spreading the news.

Prince Chen's Mansion.

Yu Shuo asked about the banquet tomorrow again. Although he was very busy recently, he could still find time to spend with Qin Su tomorrow.

Qin Su shook her head. "This Prince of Minzhou is not only refusing to hold a funeral for his daughter, but also insisting on holding this so-called banquet. It's obvious he still wants to kill me."

"Perhaps he's learned his lesson this time and doesn't dare to kill me directly, instead resorting to some of the methods favored by the aristocratic families?"

"If I'm not mistaken, they're trying to ruin my reputation. Just like Xue Huai'an did back then."

Yu Shuo was not happy when Xue Huai'an was mentioned. He hugged Qin Su, bent down, and rested his chin on the crook of her neck. "You are not sensitive to drugs, so maybe we shouldn't go."

“I will handle the Prince of Minzhou.”

Qin Su shook her head, "You're so busy, why would I bother you with such a small matter?"

Yu Shuo suddenly cupped Qin Su's face in his hands, looking at her with calm eyes. "Don't say things like that. We're husband and wife, this is how it should be. You're not a burden, you're not a burden." He moved closer to Qin Su, his nose brushing against hers affectionately. "I'm willing to do anything for Su Su."

Anything is fine.

Qin Su wrapped her arms around his waist, her eyes smiling, "Alright, then I'll trouble you to come to the Prince's residence to pick me up tomorrow, my husband~"

Yu Shuo's ears turned red, and he said to her, "Okay, say it again."

"Hmm?" Qin Su deliberately feigned a puzzled expression.

"Susu knows, call me again." He pestered Qin Su, showing none of his usual composure.

"My husband~"

He was granted this small request.

Yu Shuo cupped her face and kissed her devoutly and passionately. He, who was usually somewhat assertive in this regard, chose to be gentle.

After kissing for a long time, Qin Su gently bit his lip, reminding him that it was enough.

"Wash up and rest, I have things to do tomorrow."

Yu Shuo naturally listened to her, but he was always unruly when resting at night, his hands seeming to have their own ideas.

As long as it wasn't excessive, Qin Su still indulged him.

When Qin Su got up in the early morning, Yu Shuo had not yet left. He had just put on his belt and his ultra-black cloak was still lying to the side.

"Let's have a meal together before you go. What would Susu like to wear today?"

Qin Su raised an eyebrow, "Choose a set suitable for fighting."

Yu Shuo hesitated for a moment, "Let Lian Tao fight." He remembered that Lian Tao was quite skilled.

If it were the Double Ninth Festival or the setting sun, the Prince of Minzhou might be wary of her, which would be detrimental to her business.

But Lian Tao looked like a rather sturdy girl, not someone who would stand out.

"They're just a bunch of rabble, nothing will happen." Qin Su held his hand, and seeing that he still disagreed, she said, "Alright, alright, I'll have Lian Tao handle anything. But let's choose clothes that aren't too complicated."

Yu Shuo finally agreed, choosing the same jacket and skirt as before, as it was the best choice for this weather. However, the jacket and skirt were paired with trousers, so even if they fought, he wouldn't be exposed.

"Choose a round-neck robe."

Yu Shuo: "..." Who wears a round-necked robe to a banquet?