Chapter 356 When will Lord Shen divorce her?

Jiang Zhi took the letter from Lu Yuan and eagerly opened it to read it.

Seeing her anxious look, Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration.

Seeing her carefully take out the letter, read it over and over again, a gentle smile on her lips, Lu Yuan became even more furious, pinching his brow in annoyance.

"You seem so happy, what did he write to you?" he couldn't help but ask.

Jiang Zhi carefully folded the letter and put it into the envelope before saying, "It's nothing. The teacher said that his body will be fine after a little more recuperation. He told me to take good care of my injuries and that he would wait for me to return to the Shen residence."

"Is that so?" Lu Yuan didn't know whether he believed it or not. "You are weak and can't strain yourself for too long. Take a rest first. I'll go and have the waiter bring some food up."

Jiang Zhi could only tuck the letter into her clothes.

The inn was much better than the hunter's house. During the day, Lu Yuan handled the official business that Ye Qi had brought him and took care of Jiang Zhi's injuries. At night, he would stay by Jiang Zhi's bedside and sleep on the floor so that she wouldn't have trouble getting up if she wanted to drink water.

Jiang Zhi tried several times to persuade him to sleep with her, but Lu Yuan refused each time.

He didn't have that kind of self-control; sharing a bed with her wouldn't allow him to do anything, and it would only make him feel stifled.

Moreover, she was injured, and he was afraid that he might accidentally touch her.

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Shenfu.

With the help of a servant, Shen Ci'an was able to get out of bed and walk.

However, because he had been unconscious for too long, his body was still very weak, and he was out of breath after only a few steps.

"Sir, may I help you to a seat?"

Shen Ci'an shook his head, tightened the outer robe he was wearing, sat down at the desk, and read the letter Jiang Zhi had written to him several times under the lamp.

Just then, Butler Lin rushed in, his face beaming with barely suppressed joy. "Sir, Madam is back!"

Shen Ci'an was startled and immediately stood up, but then everything went black and he felt dizzy. He was barely able to steady himself with the help of the servant beside him.

Are you alright?

Shen Ci'an waved his hand, "It's alright, quickly help me out to greet Madam."

It's already night, and there are hardly any people on the streets.

Lu Yuan led Jiang Zhi on a day's journey.

Normally, it would only take three or four hours to return to the capital on horseback, but Jiang Zhi was injured and could not withstand the bumpy ride, so he deliberately slowed down. He set off from the inn in the early morning and did not arrive at the Shen residence until late at night.

The specially made ironwood carriage of the Imperial Guards slowly came to a stop in front of the Shen residence.

Shen Ci'an, wearing a cloak, was immediately helped forward by servants upon seeing the carriage.

The car door opened, and Lu Yuan stepped out, dressed in a flying fish robe.

He carried someone horizontally in his arms. His overly long legs gave him an advantage, and he stepped off the carriage effortlessly, landing steadily without disturbing the person who was already fast asleep in his arms.

Originally, Lu Yuan was worried that Jiang Zhi's health wouldn't be able to handle it, so he didn't want her to return to the capital so soon.

But she kept urging him on, not wanting to wait even a moment longer.

Lu Yuan had no choice but to give in to her nagging.

"Young Miss." Shen Ci'an stepped forward, deliberately lowering his voice.

She reached out to take her from Lu Yuan's hands, but Lu Yuan dodged her by turning to the side.

Lu Yuan looked Shen Ci'an up and down, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Lady Shen is frail, so I'll take over. She's been traveling all day and is exhausted, so let's not wake her."

Shen Ci'an's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.

When Dark Moon and Shadow wanted to take over, Lu Yuan didn't even glance at them and strode confidently into the Shen Mansion.

The main house of the Shen family mansion was destroyed by fire and needed to be rebuilt. The residence was temporarily moved to an adjacent side room.

Lu Yuan gently placed Jiang Zhi on the bed, covered her with the blankets, smoothed her furrowed brows caused by the shaking, and then got up.

Shen Ci'an sat to the side, dismissing everyone else, and remained silent with a sullen face.

"She just took her medicine on the way and is sleeping soundly. Don't disturb her."

Lu Yuan placed another package on the table. "This contains her prescription for the past two days, the ointment for her wounds, a change of clothes, and some snacks."

He knew it all by heart, and seeing Shen Ci'an's face darken even further, he felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Thank you for taking care of my wife, Lord Lu. You don't need to worry about the rest." Shen Ci'an's voice still carried the weakness of a long illness.

Lu Yuan chuckled and suddenly asked him, "The matter of Xiao Yunheng is now over. When does Lord Shen intend to divorce her as promised?"

Shen Ci'an clenched his fist at his side. "This is between her and me. It has nothing to do with you."

"How can it be unrelated?" Lu Yuan tugged at the corner of his lips. "If Lord Shen can't protect her, please let go as soon as possible."

She was first abducted to the Eastern Palace by the Crown Prince, and now she's been kidnapped by Yan Wenhong. Does Lord Shen think she's always so lucky to be rescued?

Shen Ci'an's face turned even paler. "As long as Xiao Yunheng dies, the young lady's biggest crisis will be resolved. I don't need Lord Lu to teach me what to do."

"So, you want to take advantage of the favor you did for her in getting rid of Xiao Yunheng and keep her tied down indefinitely?" Lu Yuan sneered.

“I told you, this has nothing to do with you,” Shen Ci’an said, genuinely enraged. “This is my and Miss’s residence. We do not welcome those with ill intentions. Farewell, Lord Lu.”

Even if he has already given the young lady a divorce decree, it doesn't mean he will allow others to interfere.

Seeing his unsteady state, Lu Yuan decided not to provoke him any further that night.

Otherwise, if he were to faint from anger, Azhi would definitely get angry with him again.

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Jiang Zhi slept very soundly and didn't wake up until very late the next day.

The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Shen Ci'an sitting by the couch, his handsome and slender face on display.

"Master..."

Jiang Zhi felt a burning sensation in her eyes for some reason. She tried to get up, but a sharp pain in her leg made her lie back down.

"Miss, I'm here. Don't move and aggravate your wound."

Shen Ci'an grabbed her hand, "You've suffered."

During the time he was in a coma, the young lady must have been living in constant fear.

Now she looks much thinner, her complexion isn't as rosy as before, there are bruises on the corners of her lips, and she has injuries all over her body.

He felt as if a piece of his heart had been hollowed out, and thought that perhaps Lu Yuan was right.

He really couldn't protect her.

Jiang Zhi's tears welled up uncontrollably, quickly soaking her clothes. "Master, I thought you really wouldn't wake up. How could you not tell me anything and bear everything alone? What would I do if something happened to you?"

The more she spoke, the more aggrieved she became. Shen Ci'an bent down and hugged her in his arms. The sour feeling in his heart made him sigh.

"It's my fault. You can hit me or scold me however you want and I want to vent my anger."

He picked up his sleeve and wiped away her tears.

Jiang Zhi stopped sobbing and looked at his face, which was just recovering from a serious illness. "You know I can't bear it."

“Yes, Miss is the most soft-hearted,” Shen Ci’an said gently.

At this moment, Qingxing knocked on the door and came in, asking the servants to serve them breakfast.

After finishing his meal, Shen Ci'an coughed lightly a few times and placed a brocade box beside Jiang Zhi.

"Most of the things in the main house were burned, but this box is well preserved. I asked Butler Lin to give it to you. Miss should have seen everything inside."

Jiang Zhi's heart sank. Anticipating what he wanted to say, she shook her head. "I don't want this."

However, this time Shen Ci'an did not listen to her and took out the contents, saying, "Miss, this divorce agreement is still valid."