Shangguan Shu nodded. "I think he did this because he wanted the emperor to find out the truth about the case."
Zhao Ying was silent.
A feeling of guilt welled up in her heart. If the truth was as Shangguan Shu had investigated, then she had wronged Shao Yihui.
Shangguan Shu stayed for a meal, mingled with the children, and then left. Before leaving, he specifically instructed Zhao Ying, "I'm going to be busy investigating cases and raiding houses these days, so I'm afraid I won't be able to handle your relocation in person. But if you need anything, send someone to call me, and I'll be there at the drop of a hat."
Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu helplessly and coldly reminded him, "You and I have already divorced. Please don't interfere too much in my affairs."
Shangguan Shu looked at Zhao Ying with a hurt expression, then said sadly after a while, "Just think of me serving my master and my lord loyally. I promised you that I would never betray you or the Great Chu again. Internally, you are the love of my life, and externally, you are my lord. Ying'er, do whatever you want. Even if I can't be your husband for the rest of my life, I can still be a sharp blade that best suits you."
"Don't exclude me..."
Shangguan Shu's words seemed to still linger in Zhao Ying's ears, following the warm and cool night breeze... Her heart was like a book, gently blown by his words.
For a moment, she thought her heart was seen through.
Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu's back and suddenly raised her lips, looking bitter and mocking.
Familiar shoulders, familiar posture, familiar gait.
But he was no longer as high-spirited as before. There was a layer of melancholy air about him, as if he had been in a dark and damp place without sunlight for a long time. His spirit was suppressed and only a shell remained.
In fact, all it takes is enough sunlight to rescue him.
But to her, it was just one sentence...
Reason is independent of emotion, and many times, a thought suddenly pops up in her mind: if those things had not happened... But then this thought is slapped down by reason.
What happened has happened, and it cannot be undone.
Before, the Emperor had advised her not to worry too much and just follow her heart. I'm afraid the Emperor had also noticed that she was...
Perhaps, when they are both old and gray, on their deathbed, she will say to him, the forgiveness he wants...
Zhao Ying lowered her head and pursed her lips, and something fell from her face.
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"Is the sir back? How did the sir get hurt?"
The servant stepped forward to help Shao Yihui, but Shao Yihui did not answer him. He only said softly, "Help me to the study..."
"You're injured like this, how can you handle official business..."
"Don't talk nonsense."
Shao Yihui's lips were pale, his brows were furrowed, and he exuded a sense of restlessness. The servant shut his mouth and helped him to the study.
Shao Yihui sat down in front of the desk with difficulty. The servant wiped his tears silently and turned to leave, "I'll go get some medicine for the master's injury..."
Apply medicine and take a bath... Soon, Shao Yihui was half leaning on the back of the chair. The servant had already left, and only he and... a man in black were left in the study.
The man in black had his face covered and his face could not be seen.
But looking at how they get along, they seem to be familiar with each other.
The man in black said, "Ah Hui, you guessed right. The princess really did investigate you. I made up a story for Shangguan Shu and the princess according to your instructions."
Shao Yihui was obsessed with the book, not knowing whether he could hear these words or not, or perhaps he was able to do two things at the same time... He raised his fingertips lightly and turned a page.
"I used to think the princess was simple-minded, allowing a figure like Shangguan Shu to command a million soldiers. Today, I've come to admire her in a new light."
The man in black became interested and sat down. "Oh? You've always been a master strategist and never make a loss in business. So, what interesting things happened today?"
Shao Yihui smiled coldly, a hint of mockery on the corner of his lips. "That... girl, she's always been good at putting on an act, especially crying scenes. She's so good at it, she even took advantage of me," he said, sitting up straight despite the pain, and coughing twice. "She uses people and then throws them away. She really grew up in the inner palace, she's completely devoid of emotions!"
The man in black spoke in a serious tone, "If it's as you say, can you tell if she's a friend or foe? If she's an enemy, she controls two powerful generals of the Great Chu State. She's a serious threat. We must eliminate her as soon as possible!"
Shao Yihui said calmly, "Why rush? There's still a long way to go..."
The man in black: "So, you are sure you can gain her trust?"
Shao Yihui curled his lips, "After all, she is a soft-hearted woman. After hearing about my life story today, she will definitely feel guilty towards me. Isn't this a good start?"
The man in black nodded in relief after hearing this.
Not long after the man in black left, Shao Yihui also returned to his bedroom alone.
In the dark bedroom, he walked in and was about to close the door when a woman's sweet fragrance suddenly hit his nose.
The next second, she pressed her body against his back, and her two hands reached into his clothes teasingly.
Shao Yihui hooked his lips wickedly, suddenly grabbed the woman's wrist, lifted her up by the waist, and carried her into the bed.
The clouds have cleared and the rain has stopped.
The bright moonlight shone on the two people hugging each other on the couch.
The woman closed her eyes, her face was peaceful, and a satisfied smile played on the corners of her mouth.
The man's eyes were open, and there was a sense of clarity in the darkness.
After a while, Shao Yihui spoke, "You should go back."
The woman sat up upon hearing the sound, snorted in anger, raised her hand, and wanted to punch him, but then retracted it. "Since you've been tortured today, I'll spare you!"
She lay back in the man's broad arms and said hoarsely, "You really want me to leave. I haven't seen you for so many days, don't you miss me?"
Shao Yihui said helplessly, "Of course I miss you, but if our situation were to be discovered, I wouldn't mind it. But how would you, a woman, face the gossip?"
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