Shen Qinghua spoke lazily, her tone casual and nonchalant, but it clearly terrified Shen Qingying.
After Xiaoyu forced the poison into her mouth, her body swayed and she bent over.
"With such meager skills, they still dare to be so arrogant and insult me. Where do they get the nerve? Xiaoyu, when he wakes up, I'll tell her my plan and have her prepare carefully. Those two scoundrels, humph! They deserve to be taught a good lesson."
Shen Qinghua glanced at the unconscious Shen Qingying, a cruel smile curving her lips, before lazily leaving the room.
"yes!"
After responding, Xiaoyu glanced at Shen Qinghua's departing figure with a complicated expression, and then silently went about her business.
Cen Xi and Shen Jinchen, on their way, had no idea that a bunch of women in the capital were plotting against them.
Although they lost their child this time, their relationship has taken a big step in the right direction.
They were all lovey-dovey the whole way, which made those who were unhappy with them jealous, envious, and want to find fault with them.
Seeing Shen Jinchen taking such good care of Cen Xi, and Cen Xi chatting and laughing with him, Jun Xiaoqiao naturally walked up to him and said with a sour smile:
"Oh! What has Prime Minister Shen prepared for our Ah Xi this time? Can I, an outsider, have a bite?"
They stopped beside a small river where there were fish. That morning, Jun Xiaoqiao had witnessed Cen Xi and Shen Jinchen playing in the river. She then glanced at the man beside her with his fox-like eyes.
A nameless anger surged within her. Why could Cen Xi have such a stress-free relationship, while she had to be tormented by this jerk?
She originally intended to escape halfway, but unfortunately, Shen Jinchen was indeed in cahoots with Wen Qiheng; he actually taught Wen Qiheng his sect's unique acupressure technique.
Wen Qiheng had threatened her countless times along the way, and she really wanted to strangle the culprit.
It would be best to ruin Cen Xi's relationship with him and leave him all alone. Jun Jianchou is such a perfect backup option; she should make good use of him. If she's not having a good time, then everyone who returns to the city will be in trouble too.
"If Madam Wen wants to eat the Osmanthus-flavored Grilled Fish, you can go catch some from the river nearby. This one I grilled is a tribute to my wife."
Shen Jinchen flipped the fish in his hand and glanced meaningfully at Jun Xiaoqiao standing to the side.
"It smells delicious and looks very appealing. I think it will taste good too. Ah Xi, my cousin is very obedient to you and loves you deeply. I think this fish can be a reward for him saving you this time. Why don't you deliver it to him yourself? He will be very happy."
Jun Xiaoqiao first praised him, then immediately turned her attention to Cen Xi, who was standing to the side, and said with a smile.
“We should repay Jun Jianchou properly. When Axi returns to the capital, I will appoint him as the Grand General King, in charge of all the armies of our dynasty. What do you think of this arrangement? Also, give him this fish to express your gratitude. I will grill yours separately for you.”
Shen Jinchen flipped the grilled fish over, glanced at Jun Xiaoqiao with a provocative smile, and then turned the topic to Cen Xi.
"Cousin, come here. This fish smells amazing, and it was personally grilled by the Prime Minister of a country, the future emperor. He said he wants to give it to you, so come over and don't be shy."
Jun Xiaoqiao glanced at the person sitting in the carriage and shouted with a mocking smile.
Alas! Both Yu Kuang and Jun Jianchou were too reserved and too concerned about Cen Xi's feelings, which is why they were taken advantage of by that wild man.
Jun Xiaoqiao really felt sorry for him.
If Cen Xi were to be in a relationship, Jun Jianchou would be the perfect match. What kind of person is Shen Jinchen anyway?
"It smells quite nice. Since Prime Minister Shen is going to give it to me, I won't be polite!"
Jun Jianchou appeared in front of the three in a flash, and a rare smile appeared on his face as he looked at the fragrant fish on the fire.
"That's exactly what I wanted, Young Master Jun's 'no politeness'! Here you go!"
Shen Jinchen now knows that Cen Xi has feelings for him, and no matter how hard Jun Jianchou tries, it won't shake their relationship. So why should he be jealous, making himself a laughingstock and making Cen Xi uncomfortable? He cherishes his wife.
Jun Xiaoqiao, that shameless woman, is trying to sow discord. Dream on!
Jun Jianchou took the grilled fish, smelled it, and found it to be very fragrant. He took a bite and the aroma lingered in his mouth. He couldn't help but show a sincere smile.
"Ah-Xi, I'm relieved to have him taking such good care of you."
"Brother, he said you want to become a Grand General King in the future. Do you like that? If you don't want to go to court, you can say so now."
Cen Xi glanced at Shen Jinchen and used the word "elder brother" to draw a clear line between them. They could only be family in this life, a choice that had been made long ago.
Because she had fallen for Shen Jinchen under his subtle influence, Jun Jianchou could only feel sorry for her.
"Alright, from now on I'll be your older brother, and the General Wang's mansion will be your strong support. If he bullies you, just come to me for help!"
Jun Jianchou laughed heartily, patted Cen Xi on the shoulder, his eyes filled with emotion. If they couldn't be lovers in this life, being family was fine too, as long as he could watch over her.
I tried to leave before, but I couldn't control my heart and feet, so let it be.
Seeing this atmosphere, Jun Xiaoqiao pouted and was speechless. Jun Jianchou was such a coward, he couldn't even win a fight over a woman.
No wonder he was a bachelor in his previous life and will continue to be so in this one. Why should she worry about it?
The emperor wasn't worried, but the eunuchs were.
"Chen Jinchen, your mother wants to eat fish too. You have to grill one for me before you grill one for Cen Xi. If you don't, I'll tell the whole world all the shameful things Cen Xi told me about you, like the first time you two did 'that'..."
Jun Xiaoqiao gritted her teeth and deliberately left things unsaid. She had fallen into the hands of two men, but she was not one to be trifled with. Since he dared to help Wen Qiheng, he should be prepared to face her wrath.
"Ah Xi, ha! What did you say to this woman earlier?"
Shen Jinchen was both amused and exasperated by being threatened in public like that.
If he had known that helping Wen Qiheng would lead to such retaliation, he would never have helped him under any circumstances.
"No... I didn't say anything, Jun Xiaoqiao, don't talk nonsense."
Cen Xi hadn't expected that this woman, who had pestered her so much about that matter in such detail, was waiting for her here. Her face flushed crimson. Even if she was shameless, she still had to maintain some decorum in front of an acquaintance. Jun Xiaoqiao! She really wanted to slap her.
"Alright, alright, I was just talking nonsense. I wonder if there's any fish left for me?"
Jun Xiaoqiao deliberately feigned weakness, and everyone knew what was going on with Cen Xi's flushed face. Humph! Shen Jinchen, that scoundrel, has harmed her to this extent. If she didn't take revenge, she wouldn't be Jun Xiaoqiao.
"Fine, if you want to eat fish, I'll let you. Jun Xiaoqiao, if you don't want to choke to death, then eat as much as you want."
Before Shen Jinchen could answer, Jun Jianchou glared at Jun Xiaoqiao with murderous eyes, shoved the fish into her hand, and turned to leave.
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