Chapter 2 Has Your Highness seen my sincerity?
Xie Xuanyin scrutinized him.
She hurriedly explained, "Xie Xuansong used me to sow discord between me and His Highness, and even between the Shen family and His Highness! I will definitely not let him off easily!"
"He and Song Xuerou both deserve to die!"
She found a suitable reason.
Whether it was because of the cold or the anger, Shen Ruoli was trembling violently!
"Betrayed by your beloved and best friend, if I were you, I would be too ashamed to face anyone and would jump off this building."
Xie Xuanyin twitched the corner of his lips.
She couldn't quite figure out what he was thinking, but it seemed to him as if he was mocking her...
Shen Ruoli stubbornly pursed her lips, "Even if I jump, I'll drag Xie Xuansong down with me!"
Xie Xuanyin gave her a deep look, and finally untied the ropes and lowered her down.
Her body was still as soft and warm as he remembered, and the sweet fragrance that belonged only to her made Xie Xuanyin's movements stiffen slightly.
After regaining his senses, he immediately let go of her hand in disgust.
Shen Ruoli was unaware of Xie Xuanyin's change.
It has only been a short time since she was reborn, yet it feels as if she has survived nine deaths and one life!
Her legs went weak and she leaned against the wall, moving her stiff and numb wrists as she breathed heavily, still shaken by the experience.
Soon, Xie Xuansong rushed up.
"Crown Prince!"
Before he even arrived, his voice preceded his arrival: "Today, the Crown Prince indiscriminately killed several people during the morning court session, which has already angered the court officials. Does the Crown Prince not intend to stop?!"
Shen Ruoli, who was still terrified of escaping death, turned her head away speechlessly—was Xie Xuansong looking for death?
It's fine if he's courting death, but don't let him drag her down with him!
However, although Xie Xuanyin was unpredictable, he had never executed a minister in the court before!
Therefore, Shen Ruoli became even more convinced that Xie Xuanyin must have been reborn before her!
The people he killed were probably all Xie Xuansong's men, right?
So Xie Xuansong rushed over here not entirely because of her, but more because of his anger and frustration, and wanted to cause trouble for Xie Xuanyin!
Shen Ruoli frowned.
Xie Xuanyin keenly noticed Shen Ruoli's eye roll just now.
He was unexpectedly in a better mood. "Is the King of Chu reprimanding me?"
"Xie Xuansong, you have quite the airs."
Xie Xuanyin's tone was indifferent, yet it made Xie Xuansong feel suffocated!
"I... dare not."
He gritted his teeth and said, “Your Highness, I was only offering my advice out of good intentions. After all, the Crown Princess is deeply loved by the Empress Dowager! And you two have just gotten married. Hearing that Your Highness wanted to throw the Crown Princess off the city wall, you lost your composure in your haste.”
"I am sorry to trouble Your Majesty with the people and affairs in my palace."
Xie Xuanyin gave a half-smile.
Xie Xuansong belatedly realized he had crossed the line and quickly changed the subject, "Is the Crown Princess alright?"
Xie Xuanyin's icy gaze swept over as well.
Shen Ruoli immediately straightened up, leaning against the wall. "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'm fine. Your Highness and I were just enjoying the scenery here. I don't know where Your Highness heard such nonsense!"
Xie Xuansong frowned. "Enjoying the scenery?"
Standing atop this seven- or eight-foot-high city tower, admiring the scenery with a sword in hand?
A hint of surprise flashed in Xie Xuanyin's eyes, but his gaze quickly turned even colder!
Shen Ruoli is devoted to Xie Xuansong; in his previous life, he owed it all to her!
She said that only to gain his trust!
— Xie Xuanyin thought to himself.
"Is there a problem?"
When Shen Ruoli saw Xie Xuansong's disgusting face, she wished she could tear him to pieces!
She drew the sword from Xie Xuanyin's hand and stepped forward, saying, "Xie Xuansong, how dare you blame my Highness? If it weren't for you, would His Highness have taken his anger out on me?"
Xie Xuansong felt guilty. "What does the Crown Princess mean?"
"Just because I once had feelings for you, it has become a stain on my life! Today, I almost died because of you, so it's not unreasonable for me to ask you for some interest, is it?"
No sooner had Shen Ruoli finished speaking than the sword in her hand unexpectedly pierced Xie Xuansong's abdomen!
Suppressing the resentment in her eyes, she forcefully pulled the sword out before the others could react!
That was just one sword strike.
She will get back what Xie Xuansong owes her, little by little!
"Feng Qing, fetch a doctor for the King of Chu."
The sword in Shen Ruoli's hand was still dripping blood as she expressionlessly gave orders to Xie Xuanyin's guards.
Feng Qing paused for a moment, then immediately looked at Xie Xuanyin.
Clearly, even Xie Xuanyin had not anticipated Shen Ruoli's actions!
Did she really want Xie Xuansong to die?
impossible!
Such an idea was fleeting and was immediately rejected by Xie Xuanyin.
This woman is madly in love with Xie Xuansong; she must be using this self-inflicted injury as a ruse!
Xie Xuanyin's expression grew increasingly cold and stern.
He didn't speak, so Feng Qing stood still to the side.
Xie Xuansong collapsed to the ground in pain, his hand, which was clutching his lower abdomen, was soaked in blood, and fresh blood was flowing out continuously.
He looked at Shen Ruoli in disbelief.
If her sword had missed even a fraction of an inch, he would have lost his fertility!
How could she bear to do such a cruel thing to him!
"What is the Crown Princess doing?"
Xie Xuansong was in so much pain that his face turned pale.
"From this day forward, we are even. After all, you have ruined my reputation, and His Highness also harbors resentment towards me. Prince Chu, life is long, and you must proceed with caution from now on."
Shen Ruoli looked down at him, just like when she knelt down and begged him to spare her child, Xie Xuansong looked down at her with disdain and condescension!
She smiled and said, "If you get injured today, you should take good care of yourself. Otherwise, it might be dark and slippery one day, and you could fall and die."
Although she was smiling, the smile didn't reach her eyes, and her tone was almost like she was gritting her teeth.
At this moment, she seemed to have become a different person. Her former carefree and unrestrained nature was gone, and she was instead like a fanatical avenger!
Xie Xuansong was stunned by her appearance and couldn't say a word.
"King Chu probably doesn't want anyone to know that I stabbed you today, right? If this gets to Father Emperor's ears, you'll probably be the one who suffers."
Shen Ruoli knew Xie Xuansong's weakness all too well!
That's why he killed her!
She knew that Xie Xuansong's greatest desire was to gain his father's approval and favor.
If today's events were to reach the Emperor's presence, it would further demonstrate Xie Xuansong's lack of composure and tarnish the royal family's reputation!
Shen Ruoli was certain that Xie Xuansong would not dare to complain and would have to suffer in silence!
Sure enough, a hint of fear flashed in Xie Xuansong's eyes. He then gritted his teeth and ordered the guards who had just arrived, "I have been injured. Quickly summon the imperial physician!"
"Return to the manor!"
The guards stepped forward to help him up. Xie Xuansong glared at Shen Ruoli hatefully, then turned and left.
Shen Ruoli wiped the blood off the sword before returning it to Xie Xuanyin with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Xie Xuanyin stared at her silently, his suspicion growing stronger rather than diminished.
"Shen Ruoli, you've even learned to use the self-inflicted injury ruse?"
Knowing she was in the wrong, Shen Ruoli lowered her eyes and sheathed her sword. Then she looked up and smiled. "Your Highness, rest assured, although Xie Xuansong is petty and vindictive, today's matter will not implicate Your Highness! He has no face to go around spreading rumors after being stabbed by a woman like me."
"That was just a small token of my sincerity to Your Highness! The rest of the time will prove it. So, Your Highness, would you be interested in making a deal with me?"
Xie Xuanyin frowned.
Shen Ruoli seems different from her previous life...
He raised his chin. "What deal? Tell me about it."
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