study.
"Brother, have you really made up your mind to divorce your sister-in-law?"
Shangguan Zhu asked in disbelief.
At the beginning, Zhao Ying threatened Ziyin's life, and Emperor Jianxi forced him to sign the divorce agreement in the Yangxin Palace, but he would rather cut off his fingers than sign!
Shangguan Shu's handsome face did not fluctuate at all when he heard this, even his eyes were as calm as a deep pool. He seemed to have really thought it through, understood it, and calmed down.
"Your sister-in-law and I have already discussed that we should separate for a while to sort things out."
Shangguan Zhu still didn't quite believe it, but he was happy about it.
"If that's the case, then that's for the best."
Shangguan Shu suddenly interrupted Shangguan Zhu, "I also promised her that I would no longer covet her Zhao family's kingdom."
"What?"
Shangguan Zhu frowned, "Is this the condition for her divorce from you?"
Shangguan Shu curled his lips slightly, "I guess so."
Shangguan Zhu sneered, "Why does she think that returning everything to its original state will bring eternal peace?"
"Not to mention the suffering Princess Huai'an endured in the Xiongnu... Zhao Ying had already robbed Princess Huai'an of her happiness!"
"And for years, Zihua and Ziyin were afraid to even acknowledge their biological father!"
Shangguan Shu interrupted him again, "Zihua and Ziyin are not my children."
"What?!" Shangguan Zhu widened his eyes, and a fierce look suddenly flashed across his eyes.
Shangguan Shu didn't explain, but simply reiterated, "They have nothing to do with me."
Shangguan Zhu frowned and pondered for a long time. He was not stupid and quickly figured out the key point. Then he sighed and said with emotion: "Princess Huai'an is also being pushed into a corner."
"Seeing the man she loved and the woman who hurt her keep giving birth to children, how could she not be anxious?"
"Brother, you should be considerate of her!"
Shangguan Shu curled the corners of his lips dryly, suppressing the urge to roll his eyes.
Shangguan Zhu said sternly, "Brother, you and Zhao Ying should divorce!"
"You should take some responsibility for Princess Huai'an. She has suffered so much these years. It's not easy!"
Shangguan Shu stroked the jade pendant around his waist, his eyes mysterious, and no one knew where he was looking.
Shangguan Zhu saw this, his brows darkened, and then he said bitterly and resentfully: "A woman like Zhao Ying is so charming and vicious, she's really not worth caring about!"
"Let's not even talk about her inaction towards Ziyin. Even as for the Third Brother... hmph!" Shangguan Zhu sneered, feeling angry. "She promised to help the Third Brother, but she didn't do anything at all!"
When Shangguan Dan was mentioned, Shangguan Shu finally focused his attention and asked, "What happened to the third brother?"
Shangguan Zhu recounted how he had met Shangguan Dan in the Ministry of Justice prison that day, how Shangguan Dan looked like a beggar, and how Zhao Ying had promised to help Shangguan Dan but had gone back on his word. Finally, he angrily declared, "The third brother had been eating with pigs for so long that he finally contracted swine fever! His life or death is unknown!"
"The Ministry of Justice saw that the matter had become a big deal, so they reported it to me. However, he had swine fever, which is contagious. I couldn't take him back, so he had to remain in the Ministry of Justice's prison."
"Have you found the imperial physician yet?"
Shangguan Zhu nodded. "I've already found one. Luckily, the third child's condition isn't serious. The Imperial Hospital has treated similar cases before and has a prescription. His fever has subsided and he's recovering!"
Shangguan Shu felt relieved after hearing this.
Shangguan Zhu struck while the iron was hot, "She can harm the third brother today, but there's no guarantee she won't harm Princess Huai'an someday! Zhao Ying is powerful and cunning, and Princess Huai'an is no match for her. Big brother, you can't just watch your beloved being harmed by others!"
Shangguan Shu's heart skipped a beat.
Is this... so... serious?
Shangguan Shu shook his head. "Given Huai'an's temperament, it's already a mercy for her not to harm Zhao Ying..."
Shangguan Zhu had not expected Shangguan Shu to say such a thing. He was so stunned that he stuttered when he tried to refute him, "How...how could it be..."
Shangguan Shu sneered, "Huai'an's true face...we all underestimated her!"
"Could it be something as trivial as her lying to you that Zihua and Ziyin were your heirs? In my opinion, even if she used some trickery and scheming, she was forced into it!"
"She saw her beloved having a child with another woman, and you were still hesitant and unwilling to divorce Zhao Ying. How could she tolerate this?!"
Seeing Shangguan Shu speechless, Shangguan Zhu lowered his voice, "Brother, she's just a girl. If you regret it one day, just take her back! Her feelings for you... I'm sure she won't refuse you!"
"You are not someone who hesitates or is indecisive. Make a decision quickly, or you won't hurt the one you truly love!"
"Okay, go away!" Shangguan Shu ordered them to leave.
Shangguan Zhu knew that he had said enough, so he left without saying anything more.
I walked out of the study, closed the door, and saw the bright moon hanging high in the sky outside.
Shangguan Zhu's lips suddenly curled up and his eyes trembled.
There was a rare look on his face...joy and lightness.
He suddenly reached into his bosom and pulled out a shiny jade pendant, which looked exactly like Shangguan Shu's!
He lowered his head and looked quietly at the jade pendant spread out in his palm, his eyes were unprecedentedly... gentle.
In the study.
Shangguan Shu stood tall and slender in front of the window, the silvery moonlight shining on his face, leaving a shadow on one side.
Zhao Ying, now that things have come to this, I will trust you and give it a try.
Let me see for whom my heart is in turmoil.
If I regret it and you refuse to turn back...then let's go to hell together!
Shangguan Shu gave a sad and mocking smile, with a cold look on his lips.
Zhongcui Palace.
Shangguan Qingyue was fooled by Wu Yonggui.
The main reason is that His Majesty is punishing Princess Chengqian, and it is not good to let Shangguan Qingyue know.
Otherwise, it would be a blessing if the Yangxin Palace was not overturned.
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