After leaving the prince's camp, Shen Qianxue returned to the Phoenix Pavilion's Xinzhou branch with a heavy heart.
Yang Jiaoruo and Shen Xi were waiting in the front hall. When they saw Shen Qianxue return, they hurriedly went to greet her.
Yang Jiaoruo asked worriedly, "How is Your Highness? Is your heart condition alright?"
Shen Qianxue sighed deeply.
Silence speaks louder than words.
If Yang Jiao understood the implication, it would obviously not be a good thing.
"Then, did the Prince blame you?"
Shen Qianxue gently shook her head. "No, he never blames his servants, so why would he blame me?"
But that's precisely why Shen Qianxue felt so bad.
"How is it going in Zhuanghe?" Shen Qianxue asked. He didn't want to give up on this rebel army, so he was still sending people to inquire.
Shen Xi reported, "The matter is truly bizarre! In a short period of time, the people of Zhuanghe have lived in peace and the army has maintained strict discipline. Everyone says that a celestial maiden descended to earth to protect all living beings, which is why Zhuanghe has been revitalized. It's all just a miraculous story."
“Our people inquired in detail about who this celestial maiden was, but they found that she did not know her identity, her name, or her appearance. The people simply worshipped her blindly.”
A slight doubt appeared in Shen Qianxue's phoenix eyes, "You mean the people are living peacefully?"
Shen Xi nodded, "Yes! It's strange, Zhuanghe, Xinzhou, and Fugu have all been ravaged by the rebels. We have witnessed the terrible state of Xinzhou and Fugu, but we didn't expect Zhuanghe to recover so quickly."
After a moment's thought, Shen Qianxue said, "Zhuanghe has a superior geographical location, abundant aquatic products, fertile land, and easy irrigation, so it can be self-sufficient and not too dependent on the outside world. Therefore, as long as the government is well-managed and the army is disciplined, it can recover faster."
But to achieve this in just half a month is truly unbelievable.
After all, when a large army enters the city, how to win people's hearts, make them obedient, and obey orders is a major problem.
This celestial maiden is extraordinary, possessing ruthless and decisive methods!
"I'm curious, who exactly is this celestial maiden? It seems she's been deliberately hiding her identity ever since she came to Fugu City. Why is that? Is her identity something she can't reveal?" Yang Jiaoruo asked suspiciously, as she was always perceptive in such matters.
Shen Xi nodded. "I'm wondering too. I've never heard of any female hero emerging from somewhere. It's like she just appeared out of nowhere."
Yang Jiaoruo glanced at Shen Qianxue, bit her lip, and mustered her courage to say, "I have a bold guess."
Shen Qianxue and Shen Xi both looked up at Yang Jiaoruo.
“Have we all forgotten someone!” Yang Jiaoruo’s eyes flashed coldly as she said, “Su Jinxia, she came here but disappeared without a trace, and suddenly a celestial maiden appeared in the rebel army.”
Shen Qianxue's heart sank.
Shen Xi's expression was solemn.
Yang Jiaoruo continued, "Su Jinxia arrived on the very day the rebels retreated. She appeared in Longhu City during the day, and the rebels suddenly retreated that night. Is this just a coincidence? We sent out so many people to look for her, but there was no news of her. The only possibility is that she infiltrated the rebel army. Only the rebel army is beyond our reach!"
Seeing Shen Qianxue's face growing increasingly grim, Shen Xi tried to defend Su Jin, saying, "But how did she do it? She was in Longhu City at noon, and by evening she was in Fugu City, where she killed Chen Zhen, took control of the entire rebel army, and made everyone in Zhuanghe believe in her! This is impossible!"
"How is it impossible!" Yang Jiaoruo retorted, "Shen Xi, you underestimate her. What you're saying seems difficult, but it actually happened. You can believe it if the Heavenly Maiden is someone else, but you don't believe it if it's Su Jinxia? Do you look down on her too much, or do you simply not want to believe that she is our enemy?"
Yang Jiaoruo still remembered that when they were in Yucheng, the prisoners of the Liuli Society died in prison. Shen Xi defended Su Jinxia in this way, believing that Su Jinxia could not do it.
But after what happened with the mountain-protecting formation, Yang Jiaoruo deeply felt the terror of Su Jinxia, and she realized that she could do it!
Yang Jiaoruo admitted that Su Jinxia was an extremely capable person.
That's why she was even more anxious. If such a powerful person was an enemy, then Phoenix Pavilion was in danger, and the Prince and Young Master's great cause was in danger!
Shen Xi was speechless after being rebuked, and Su Jin's disappearance and inability to be found were indeed suspicious.
Shen Qianxue lowered his head slightly, making it impossible to see his expression, but the bulging veins on the back of his hand betrayed his turbulent emotions.
He was genuinely a little angry.
He was annoyed that Su Jin was running around and making him worry.
Annoyed, Su Jin went downstairs and disappeared without a trace.
Annoyed, Su Jinxia's body was shrouded in more and more mysteries, and she was involved in more and more things.
He was not only angry, but also afraid!
He was afraid that if he placed his complete trust in Su Jin, it would look like a joke later.
Fearing that Su Jin would simply leave and never see him again.
He was also afraid that something bad would happen to her, that she would be in danger, and that he wouldn't be there for her.
The fog is thick and unsettling.
Suddenly, someone entered from outside and reported, "Urgent report!"
Shen Xi quickly opened the door, took the urgent report, opened it, and was startled for a moment. He hurriedly handed the letter to Shen Qianxue, saying, "It's a message from Su Jin. She's in Fengcheng."
Shen Qianxue glanced at the time; it was two days ago.
Shen Qianxue stood up abruptly almost without thinking and decisively ordered, "Shen Xi, continue to infiltrate the rebel army and gather information about the Heavenly Maiden. Do not make any rash moves before I return. If there is an emergency, report to the Prince. While I am away, Phoenix Pavilion can be at the Prince's disposal."
Shen Xi nodded solemnly, then asked knowingly, "Is Young Master going to find Su Jin?"
Shen Qianxue's reddened eyes held a hint of anger as she said, "Prepare the horses!"
Two days later, Shen Qianxue arrived in Fengcheng. She originally planned to go to the branch office to confirm Su Jinxia's exact location, but unexpectedly, she spotted her figure in the crowd at the end of the street.
Even in a crowded place, he could recognize her just by looking at her back.
As if sensing something, Su Jin turned around slightly and saw the familiar, tall figure on the horse, and the fire in his eyes.
Su Jin was so frightened that she grimaced, covered her head, and dashed into the alley.
Shen Qianxue immediately abandoned her horse, flew over, and landed steadily behind Su Jinxia. She grabbed Su Jinxia by the back of her neck and pulled her back.
"oops!"
Su Jin felt her neck being strangled, grumbled, and turned around.
Shen Qianxue slammed her against the alley wall, her lips pressed tightly together, her bloodshot eyes fixed on her, both angry and furious. "Still running! You still want to run! Are you afraid of me or do you hate me? Why are you avoiding me! I'm so disliked by you!"
He roared in suppressed rage!
Su Jin bit her lip, looking at his haggard face and anxious yet hurt eyes, her heart ached slightly.
She wrapped her arms around Shen Qianxue's waist, looked up at him apologetically, and said, "I won't run away. I was just afraid you'd yell at me. I don't hate you at all. You're wronging me..."
Shen Qianxue's chest heaved slightly. With a determined look, she pulled Su Jinxia's arm away and yelled at her, "Then tell me, what exactly are you doing? What do you want? You've been out of contact with me, don't you know I'm worried about you! How can you be so heartless!"
Shen Qianxue really wanted to pin Su Jin down and beat her up, but she controlled her strength, afraid of actually slamming her against the wall.
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