Shen Yunxi sat there blankly for a long time. She thought she could be completely indifferent, but she forgot that she was never a heartless person and that she valued feelings very much.

Therefore, her mood was somewhat affected today because of Lu Wanqing.

As night fell, Shen Yunxi lost her sleepiness and began to wander around. Everyone in the palace knew her identity, so no one stopped her.

Shen Yunxi was quite familiar with the palace, so she didn't wander around aimlessly. In particular, she deliberately avoided places where Jun Xuan might pass by, but the further she walked, the more remote the place became.

Before long, we arrived at a water bridge, with a pavilion in the center.

The pavilion was shrouded in a thin white veil, and even with the faint moonlight, the interior was not clearly visible.

But with the moon and stars sparse and a gentle breeze blowing, the white gauze on the pavilion swayed slightly, creating a sinister atmosphere that looked rather eerie.

Shen Yunxi had been to this place in her previous life. It was rumored in the palace that this place was haunted, so eunuchs and palace maids rarely came here. It was also very close to the Cold Palace.

For this reason, Shen Yunxi was almost certain that she would not encounter anyone. However, she never believed in ghosts or gods, and even after being reborn, she was not afraid of ghosts or gods.

After a brief pause, she lifted her foot and walked onto the bridge.

As she approached the pavilion step by step, Shen Yunxi suddenly noticed some movement inside.

That's strange. Are there still people in this place?

Just as a gentle breeze blew in a different direction, Shen Yunxi suddenly smelled the aroma of alcohol, which seemed to be coming from the pavilion. It seemed that there must be someone inside.

Shen Yunxi stopped walking. There were still three or four steps between her and the pavilion, so she did not continue.

Since there are other people around, it's best for her not to disturb them.

In the palace, finding a pavilion to drink late at night violated palace rules, but Shen Yunxi didn't want to cause trouble. Everyone has difficult times and sad times, and it's not good to bother others.

Just as Shen Yunxi was about to leave, a crisp sound suddenly came from the pavilion.

"Bang!"

It sounded like porcelain falling to the ground, but I wasn't sure if the person inside was still conscious. If they weren't careful, they might get hurt.

Even though she told herself that it was better to mind her own business, Shen Yunxi couldn't completely stand by and watch. After thinking for a moment, she still walked over.

Is anyone home? Do you need any help?

In Shen Yun's view, the people here were either eunuchs or palace maids, and there was no danger. The guards would not dare to drink so boldly in the pavilion, and it was impossible for them to be alone.

If the people inside encounter any danger, it would be another precious life lost, which is quite a pity.

After all, Shen Yunxi had heard about the accidental deaths of eunuchs and palace maids, who were only discovered the next day and died tragically. Among them were several eunuchs who had helped Shen Yunxi, but unfortunately she didn't have time to ask their names at the time.

Unfortunately, she will not enter the palace in the future, and she probably won't be able to find him again. She doesn't even know if he has entered the palace by now.

No one answered from inside the pavilion. After thinking for a moment, Shen Yunxi mustered her courage and stepped forward, lifting the white veil to peer inside. Thinking that she was just taking a look and that the person inside was not in danger, she left.

Drinking here must be very upsetting.

The first thing that caught the eye was a black figure sitting sideways, with a dozen or so small wine jars on the stone table.

The moonlight was somewhat hazy, and Shen Yunxi couldn't see who it was, but it seemed strangely familiar. She hesitated whether to speak.

Just then, the other person turned their head to the side.

At this moment, Shen Yunxi felt extremely regretful and wanted to interrupt her meddlesome hand. She shouldn't have thought of interfering in other people's business. Anyway, this person wouldn't be in any danger. He was living better than anyone else.

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty."

Honestly, she didn't know why she had come here, or rather, she didn't know why Junxuan had come here.

Shen Yunxi had never seen Junxuan drinking alone before; this was quite different from the Junxuan she knew.

Jun Xuan didn't speak, his gaze falling on Shen Yunxi. He seemed perfectly calm, but Shen Yunxi felt that something was off about him. She keenly sensed a dangerous aura and thought it best to leave quickly.

"This humble woman was unaware that Your Majesty was here and had no intention of disturbing you. Therefore, I shall take my leave now so as not to disturb Your Majesty." Shen Yunxi curtsied and rose as quickly as possible, preparing to turn and leave.

Just as Shen Yunxi turned around and was about to step out of the pavilion, she suddenly heard a rustling sound.

Immediately afterwards, my waist tightened slightly, and I was lifted into the air. Then, I felt dizzy, my back hurt, and several cracking sounds of porcelain breaking rang out.

Before she could react, Junxuan had already subdued her and pinned her to the stone table. She immediately began to struggle.

The small wine jars on the stone table almost all fell to the ground due to Shen Yunxi's struggle, making a crisp sound.

"Your Majesty?" Shen Yunxi was terrified by Jun Xuan's actions.

Junxuan reeked of alcohol. He leaned over her, pinning Shen Yunxi beneath him, leaving her completely unable to struggle.

Shen Yunxi's heart pounded like a drum. She pressed her hands against Junxuan's chest, completely baffled by his sudden actions. If he felt she was disturbing his peace, he could have simply sent her away. There was no need for such behavior. It was truly intriguing.

Whether it was her imagination or because she was getting closer, she noticed a hint of desire in Junxuan's eyes.

This discovery sent a chill down Shen Yunxi's spine. She had no intention of having anything happen between herself and Jun Xuan. She wanted to break off her engagement with Jun Xuan and marry someone innocent and virtuous.

Thinking of this, Shen Yunxi, not knowing where the strength came from, pushed Jun Xuan very hard again.

However, the difference in their strength was too great, so Jun Xuan was not stopped and still suppressed Shen Yunxi completely.

Shen Yunxi was in an awkward situation where she couldn't get help from anyone. She was no match for Jun Xuan, and the two of them were too close to each other.

If others saw this, she would be unable to defend herself.

"Don't move," Junxuan said with a frown.

The overwhelming smell of alcohol almost made Shen Yunxi unable to open her eyes. She had just seen so many wine jars and knew that Junxuan must have drunk a lot.

I wonder if Junxuan is still rational or if he can listen to what she has to say.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yunxi took a deep breath and tried to soften her voice.

"It's late and the dew is heavy now, and Your Majesty has drunk too much. It would be best if you rested early to take care of your health. So Your Majesty, could you please release me now?"

Why is this person still so strong? Did he drink alcohol?