Chapter 93 Silent Cooperation

Shen Yuheng must have just returned from court. His pale blue robe made his already distant and indifferent features even more cold and detached.

The banished immortal with picturesque eyebrows, charming eyes and fruit-red lips can't take your eyes off him.

How did he get here?

Lu Qiaoxiao thought about the stalemate between the two of them last night, and his cold look as he walked away in a huff, which made her very upset.

He passed by her without looking at her, leaving only a faint fragrance.

"He, you are so arrogant that you even want your family to use violence against your own family." He Chuan sat in the middle of the hall, his brows raised, and his cold eyes swept over He, who was sitting restlessly in the hall.

"Why don't you let my cousin go?" He Chuan frowned, feeling unhappy for a while. It was not easy for Prime Minister Shen to come to his humble home to sit down, but he was actually shown such an ugly scene.

What's more, the ignorant woman was provoking Shen Yuheng's new wife. Even if a man's favor for a woman might only be temporary, but for He Shi to look down on Shen Yuheng's woman, wasn't that the same as saying that Shen Yuheng had no taste?

Just now, when this idiot was talking about the past relationship between the Prime Minister's wife and the second son of the Shangshu Mansion, Mr. Pei, he saw that the light in Shen Yuheng's eyes was so cold that it could freeze people to death.

Others may not know, but he knows that Shen Yuheng is ruthless in private, and has come up with endless ways to eliminate dissidents for Prince Ding'an Wei Yan.

He heard that Prince Ding'an had already gone to Jiangnan. In his opinion, this was Shen Yuheng's idea.

When Prince Ding'an returns from sealing off the Jiangnan Casino, he will surely find new evidence to present to the emperor. By then - He Chuan couldn't help but glance at Shen Yuheng, who was sitting on the right with a gloomy face. Who could stop this powerful official from stirring up trouble?

He had always been cautious in the court, not easily taking sides, but today Shen Yuheng took the initiative to ask to come to his home, which made him flattered. You know, Shen Yuheng almost never went to other officials' homes for banquets.

Who would have thought that the first time I visited someone today, I would end up making such a fool of myself?

"Get out of here now." Seeing that Shen Yuheng had a gloomy face and had no intention of speaking, He Chuan growled at his daughter-in-law.

He's expression was like an eggplant hit by autumn frost, and she retreated reluctantly.

"You stay." He Chuan pointed at Ruan Qingqiu standing beside him, his expression becoming friendly. "Are you Qingqiu?"

Ruan Qingqiu walked forward obediently, bowed slightly, and said, "Qingqiu greets Mr. He."

Mr. He stroked his gray beard and smiled repeatedly, saying, "Good girl, you have worked hard. I heard Madam talk about you before. She said you are a well-behaved and polite child."

Lu Qiaoxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He Chuan was indeed a smart man. He wanted to show his kind and just side in front of Shen Yuheng.

He couldn't help but look at the man who was sitting there as if it had nothing to do with him. His expression was indifferent, and his pair of glassy eyes were like the moon that was fished out of cold water, empty and cold.

She was a little angry.

Don't you like me? If you like me, why would we argue overnight? Lu Qiaoxiao swallowed his dissatisfaction, but his eyes unconsciously turned a little resentful.

"Prime Minister Shen, it is because I have not managed my home well. I have made you and your wife laugh today."

Shen Yuheng's expression was still very gloomy, and he did not respond.

The air fell into a strange silence. Lu Qiaoxiao glanced at the man from time to time. She was nervous for him. He Chuan was a figure after all. If she could get his help, it would be easier for her to help Princess Mingzhu ascend to the throne.

But who could have guessed Shen Yuheng's emotions? He only saw his right hand half hidden in his sleeve, as if he was pinching something, and his eyes were filled with a chilling coldness, as if he was ready to eat someone at any moment.

He Chuan also felt uneasy, wondering how he had offended this Prime Minister. He had even begged for mercy, but this person turned a blind eye to his words.

He was calculating rapidly in his mind, and suddenly remembered that just now, on the way back home, Shen Yuheng had suddenly asked him if he had a cousin named Ruan Qingqiu at home, who was in her prime. Could it be that Shen Yanluo had taken a fancy to Ruan Qingqiu and was thinking of taking her into his family?

He Chuan took a deep breath and said complacently: "Prime Minister Shen, Qingqiu is a well-educated and well-mannered child. I want to find a good marriage for her. If you, Prime Minister Shen——"

Before he could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted. Shen Yuheng said with a cold expression, "You should ask my wife about this matter. She will make the final decision."

Lu Qiaoxiao was suddenly called, his mind went blank, and then he felt dazed again. He was almost amused by this person's childishness and vindictiveness.

Was this person implying what she said yesterday? Was it all up to her?

Well, as long as the goal can be achieved, my brother's marriage is important, I will go back and find someone to settle the matter.

He Chuan felt ashamed. The Prime Minister, who was so imposing outside, was actually henpecked. Of course, this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment. He didn't dare to express it. He just looked at Lu Qiaoxiao with a kind look, "Madam Prime Minister, what do you think?"

Lu Qiaoxiao walked forward gracefully, revealing an amiable smile, and said softly, "Mr. He, I have a request. I hope Mr. He will grant it."

"I have a younger brother who has just been promoted to the position of editor in the Hanlin Academy. He is unmarried. I think Qingqiu is a dignified and serious girl, and we are a perfect match."

Shen Yuheng's heart skipped a beat as he listened to the words. She was gentle when she asked for help. But who was it that chopped down a whole apricot tree with a long sword in the yard last night?

He Chuan sighed inwardly, feeling a little lost. He had thought that Ruan Qingqiu was going to be taken into the Prime Minister's Mansion.

It turned out to be the Yong'an Marquis Mansion.

Compiler of the Hanlin Academy... He Chuan's eyes flickered slightly. Lu Qiaoxiao was only seventeen or eighteen years old, so her brother was probably only sixteen at most.

At the age of sixteen, he entered the Hanlin Academy and was protected by Prime Minister Shen.

So this future...

He Chuan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Madam Xiang is a kind-hearted lady. She has pointed out a clear path for Qingqiu."

"This girl has a difficult life and came to live with her aunt, but a girl must get married eventually."

"Qingqiu, what do you think of this marriage?" He Chuan looked at her with a slightly cold gaze, his tone filled with a hint of intimidation, as if he was afraid that this girl would jump out and sue him for face.

Ruan Qingqiu couldn't help but think of that handsome and carefree young man.

Three years ago, when she encountered kidnappers on the horse trail, it was this seemingly delicate-looking scholar who drove the kidnappers away with a big stick.

His white clothes were stained with blood, but his childish eyes looked sharp.

Later she found out that it was Lu Shiyou, the legitimate son of the Yong'an Marquisate.

She originally wanted to live a life of luxury in the mountains and become a farmer planting melons and beans.

This was the first time she had any false thoughts, so she came to the capital to live with her aunt, just to be a little closer to him.

During the Lantern Festival last year, she was being watched by people around her aunt, so she could only meet him on the Liangsheng Bridge but could not recognize him. She could only deliberately leave behind a handkerchief embroidered with pear blossoms...

"Thank you, Lord He and Sister Lu, and thank you, Prime Minister Chen, for your support." Ruan Qingqiu clenched the handkerchief in her hand, her lips trembling slightly.

Lu Qiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief and noticed someone looking at her. She subconsciously looked up and found that the person was looking at the teacup in his hand with a cold expression.