Chapter 961 Questioning (6)

“I’m just asking you, will you help or not?” Shen Miao asked.

Pei Lang pondered, "The Ye family's current position in Longye is very delicate. The Emperor of Daliang intends to use the Ye family to deal with the Lu family. The Ye family has no children, so they are easier to control. But if they have another pair of children, the situation will be disrupted again."

"The Ye family might switch sides, fight the Lu family, or even join forces with the royal family to deal with the Lu family. The appearance of Ye Mei and Ye Ke is a very delicate matter. The royal family's attitude towards the Ye family will also affect the Ye family's attitude towards the royal family. At this time, the royal family should not act rashly, so they will be more polite to the Ye family. And you are the princess of Prince Rui's mansion. Prince Rui is the emperor's brother and is tied to the royal family. If you want to kill the Ye siblings, the Emperor of Daliang will be the first to disagree."

Shen Miao stared at him: “Of course I know this, so the solution I want you to come up with is for the royal family to take the initiative to deal with the Ye family.”

"Whoever makes the first move will lose. The royal family is watching, and so is the Ye family. If you really want to kill the Ye siblings, you must first find a fault in the Ye family and use it against them. It would be best to provoke a dispute between the Ye family and the royal family."

Shen Miao asked, “What about the Lu family?”

Pei Lang was stunned.

“What if I let the Lu and Ye families stir up trouble?”

Pei Lang shook his head. "You...are thinking this way because you want to protect the Prince's Mansion. But I must advise you that it's impossible to have the best of both worlds. The Lu family is not foolish. They won't actively fight with the Ye family at this time."

Shen Miao said, “I understand.”

"Are you really willing to deal with the Ye family even at the cost of offending the royal family?" Pei Lang frowned. "If you truly oppose the royal family, then between Prince Rui and you..." there will inevitably be a rift. Pei Lang didn't continue. Although he was also surprised by Shen Miao's unwavering attitude towards Ye Mei's siblings, she was so determined that she wouldn't hesitate to perish together.

What exactly did Ye Mei and her brother do?

"I have no other choice." Shen Miao lowered her eyes: "Perhaps I am not destined to be with the royal family." In past and present lives, she has been a victim of the imperial power struggle. But so what?

"How do you plan to sow discord?" Pei Lang asked.

“That’s exactly what I wanted to discuss with you,” Shen Miao said.

Daliang and Mingqi were completely different battlefields. She wasn't very familiar with the various forces in Longye, and now she knew even less. She couldn't face Xie Jingxing calmly, but she couldn't bear to let her enemy live under her nose. After thinking it over, she decided to avenge Wanyu and Fu Ming, even if it meant destroying herself and the enemy.

And Pei Lang is her only ally.

Pei Lang was calculating and scheming, and his analysis of the court situation was unparalleled. This Imperial Master was a master at subtle slander and effortless provocation. She would join forces with Pei Lang to take these two lives. Even if the Ye siblings had powerful backers, she would bring them down as well.

This discussion lasted until late at night.

By the time Shen Miao realized she needed to return to her own courtyard, it was already quite late. Only Jingzhe and Guyu were with her. She returned to her own courtyard, opened the door, and entered the house. Just as she was about to take off her outer garment, she suddenly paused and turned around. Xie Jingxing was sitting at her desk, his arms folded, flipping through a book, bored.

"Why are you here?" Shen Miao asked, "Are you able to get out of bed?"

Today, Xie Jingxing was going to meet Li Mei and her brother. Shen Miao didn't want to think about it, let alone see it. She was afraid that once she saw this scene, she would involuntarily suspect some terrible possibilities. Out of sight, out of mind, but she didn't expect Xie Jingxing to come to her door at this moment.

Xie Jing Xing smiled lazily, without answering her, and said: "It's so late, why are you back now?"

“I couldn’t sleep,” Shen Miao said, “I went for a walk outside.”

Xie Jingxing threw the book in his hand onto the table with a thud and said, "Oh? Didn't you go for tea and a drink with Pei Lang?"

It looks like they are here to call for punishment.

Shen Miao's mind was full of Ye Mei's affairs, and she frowned and asked, "What do you want to say?"

"Half a month." Xie Jingxing said.

Shen Miao stared at him.

He also stared at her, his complicated eyes making Shen Miao's heart palpitate for a moment. He said, "I've been awake for half a month, and you only came to see me once."

"Have you forgotten that you are the princess of Prince Rui's Mansion and my wife?" he said.

Shen Miao remained silent, which was simply inexplicable.

But Xie Jingxing stared at her, his eyes disappointed and slightly angry. He said, "I've been waiting for you here all night, and you were drinking tea and playing chess with Pei Lang. Shen Miao, could it be that you like that scholar?"

A nameless fire suddenly surged within Shen Miao. She was torn and agonized over Ye Mei's affairs, unable to sleep at night. Because of the intervening Prince Rui's residence, she dared not act rashly, thus missing the best opportunity and failing to decisively kill the enemy. In such a quagmire, Xie Jingxing had actually managed to bring her and Pei Lang together. She asked, "What does that have to do with you?"

Xie Jingxing yanked Shen Miao in front of him. He pulled so hard that she almost fell down. He supported her head. Xie Jingxing pinched her chin and said word by word, "If I want you now, it will be a matter."

Shen Miao frowned and said, "Perhaps we formed an alliance too hastily."

Xie Jing Xing paused, looked at her deeply, and said, "Maybe?"

He suddenly loosened his grip, stood up, and with his back to Shen Miao, he said calmly, "Is your heart made of iron? All you see is exploitation and scheming, but I am a living person."

"In fact, you have never been moved from the beginning to the end." He said indifferently.