Chapter 679: Muddy Waters (6)

The staff looked at each other and stopped talking.

Pei Lang stood in the center of the staff with his hands hanging down. Fu Xiuyi didn't ask what he meant, and he didn't speak up. But he could feel Fu Xiuyi's gaze on him from above.

Looking at Pei Lang's calm face as always, for some reason, another face suddenly appeared in Fu Xiuyi's eyes.

The girl had a delicate and petite face, eyes as clear as mirrors, and a lovable, animal-like appearance. However, she always wore a reserved expression, her airs aloof, reminding Fu Xiuyi of the head concubine in Kunning Palace. Perhaps, compared to that head concubine, she exuded even greater nobility and dignity.

A phoenix? Or a ferocious beast?

Fu Xiuyi sneered, she was just a woman, even if she had great abilities, it would be impossible for her to do these things. But despite this, Fu Xiuyi did not forget that Shen Miao might have a close relationship with the King Rui from Daliang.

Prince Rui from Daliang had a lukewarm attitude towards the entire Mingqi royal family, and occasionally seemed to be deliberately targeting him... Was it because of Shen Miao?

If it was really for Shen Miao, this Rui Wang took action, and Fu Xiuyi had found the opponent's weakness. If he found the opponent's weakness, the next step would be to attack without mercy, which was also Fu Xiuyi's style.

He reciprocated without hesitation so as not to let down the other party's gift.

Fu Xiuyi clenched his fists and slowly calmed down. He said, "Find a few people to guard the gate of Prince Rui's Mansion and keep an eye on it day and night!" He glanced at his staff slowly and said calmly, "We should also have twice as many guards in our own mansion. Don't let a fly in, and don't let a mosquito fly out!"

Pei Lang's heart skipped a beat, feeling that Fu Xiuyi's words hinted at something. Yet, he kept his sleeves drooping, his face impassive. The surrounding staff, however, began to whisper among themselves, as if sensing something was amiss.

The anger in Fu Xiuyi's body dissipated, and he smiled as usual. However, his smile was only halfway through when a guard came in from outside and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has sent someone to deliver a message to you."

Fu Xiuyi was startled and said, "Call him in." Just as he was about to stand up, he suddenly realized something, his face changed drastically, and he said, "Oh no!"

Emperor Wenhui knew about Shen Yue's case and suspected that Fu Xiuyi and Huangfu Hao were involved. He was probably investigating the relationship between them at this moment. Huangfu Hao didn't know what had happened, nor was he clear about the real reason for Shen Wan's arrest. He probably came to inquire, but unfortunately, he ran into the gun.

I'm afraid he's already been captured by Emperor Wenhui's men, and even jumping into the Yellow River won't clear him of his guilt. His guilt was practically confirmed at this point!

Fu Xiuyi suddenly sat down on the chair.

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There are also many people imprisoned in Mingqi's prison at this moment.

Shen Yue and Chen Ruoqiu had never imagined that they would be reunited with Shen Wan's family under such circumstances. Shen Wan had also never expected that Shen Yue would become Huangfu Hao's concubine. Shen Wan had, after all, been a man who had fought in the imperial court. While others could not see clearly, he understood it very well. Although he knew that he would be sentenced to death this time, Shen Yue's involvement of Huangfu Hao made him feel even more desperate.

Emperor Wenhui would not deal with Huangfu Hao because he was the crown prince of Qin. Fu Xiuyi could also find a way to protect herself. Fu Xiuyi had many talented people under his command. Moreover, to deal with a prince simply out of suspicion, Emperor Wenhui would have to be willing to let the empire fall into chaos. In this way, the only family that could be sacrificed was the Shen family.

Shen Yue was filled with fear and anger. After being imprisoned with the women of the Shen family, she anxiously pulled Chen Ruoqiu to ask, "Mom, why are we being arrested too? Aren't we no longer related to the Shen family? What is going on?"

Seeing this, Chang Zaiqing felt a sense of relief. She had already regretted choosing the Shen Mansion; not only had she not gained wealth, but she had also lost her life and future. So, Shen Yue, who had left home, and Chen Ruoqiu, who had been divorced, were actually lucky. Originally, Chang Zaiqing had no need to get involved in these matters, but the more she thought about it, the more she resented it. Unexpectedly, Shen Yue and Chen Ruoqiu were sent back, and Chang Zaiqing was overjoyed. When people are down on their luck, they always want to grab a few of the same people to go to hell with them.

Chang Zaiqing said, "Why isn't the Second Miss a member of the Shen Mansion? You are the master's daughter."

Shen Yue sneered: "It's not your turn to interrupt, bitch."