"Jiaoruo!" Shen Xi called out to stop her. If she continued to be so stubborn, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Shen Qianxue frowned slightly, her eyes filled with disappointment. "Our Phoenix Pavilion acts with integrity and uprightness. Whether it's a deep-seated hatred or dealing with the remnants of traitors, we will never implicate our parents or relatives. How can you be so self-righteous!"
Yang Jiaoruo raised her chin, unconvinced!
"Throughout history, there have been many who have used far more cruel methods of warfare than I have, such as what Chen Zhen and Shi Lang did! What I did is nothing compared to that. Besides, I only captured them and had no intention of harming them. As long as Su Jinxia is willing to submit to the Ji Army, I will send her parents back safely! What did I do wrong? I only wanted to end the war as soon as possible, unify the world, and free the people from the chaos of war!"
"What if she refuses to submit?"
Yang Jiaoruo gritted her teeth and hesitated for a moment; she hadn't thought of that aspect yet.
Shen Qianxue shook her head helplessly, “No one is born without evil! Evil in one’s heart is accumulated little by little. Today you can capture innocent elders, tomorrow you can kill them, and the day after tomorrow you can sacrifice anyone for your own selfish desires.”
"There are indeed many bad people in this world, and countless despicable acts, but if everyone compares themselves to the worst people and no one admires the good people, what will this world become?"
"Don't you know you're wrong?"
Yang Jiaoruo was completely speechless, and collapsed to the ground. If what Shen Qianxue said was true, then what was Zhou Ji?
Zhou Ji asked her to do this.
Seeing Yang Jiaoruo's distraught appearance, Shen Qianxue couldn't bear to continue to discourage her. He glanced at the two trembling guards and asked, "Where did you get the map of Liuli Mountain? Who gave it to you?"
Yang Jiaoruo was startled. She lay on the ground, not daring to raise her head, afraid that the guilty look in her eyes would give Shen Qianxue away.
She had promised Zhou Ji that she wouldn't betray him.
But should she really protect Zhou Ji?
Previously, Yang Jiaoruo regarded Zhou Ji as the future ruler of the world and believed that everything Zhou Ji did was right, but this time...
As Shen Qianxue said, if Zhou Ji wants to capture innocent people today, what about tomorrow?
No, no, Your Highness will be fine!
Yang Jiaoruo convinced herself that the prince didn't want it either; he originally wanted to cancel the plan, but she insisted on doing it.
How could she forget the prince's kindness and high regard? She could not break her promise, she could not betray the prince!
Yang Jiaoruo made up her mind and raised her head. "I bought it from a masked man on the black market. This was all my doing and has nothing to do with anyone else. If anyone is to be punished, punish me alone."
Shen Qianxue had a feeling that things weren't so simple. After so many years of getting along, he understood Yang Jiaoruo's way of doing things.
Although Yang Jiaoruo is a woman, she is more courageous than intelligent. She may try to assassinate Su Jinxia, but she may not think of using Su Jinxia's parents to deal with Su Jinxia.
But clearly, Yang Jiaoruo was unwilling to be honest.
Shen Qianxue remained silent for a moment before issuing her judgment, "From today onwards, Yang Jiaoruo will be imprisoned in the stone cell of the Discipline Hall. The Second Team will be responsible for investigating the map matter and finding the person behind it!"
Yang Jiaoruo was terrified and struggled to crawl forward, crying out, "No! Young Master, please don't lock me up! Even if you throw me onto the battlefield, please don't lock me up!"
Shen Qianxue closed her eyes and waved her hand.
The disciple stepped forward, dragged Yang Jiaoruo up, and took her away.
"No!" Yang Jiaoruo cried out, "Young master, I was wrong! Imprisoning me is worse than killing me!"
Yang Jiaoruo panicked. If she was locked up, how could she realize her ambitions and live up to her parents' expectations? What would all her years of hard work and diligence amount to?
As the cries faded into the distance, Shen Qianxue leaned wearily against her chair.
Mai Zizi looked at him with heartache, "Brother Qianxue, don't be angry. You still have me. I'll stay with you."
Shen Qianxue values Yang Jiaoruo highly, and Mai Zizi has watched her grow up since she was a child.
But Yang Jiaoruo's repeated betrayals were like stabbing Shen Qianxue in the heart.
Shen Qianxue took a breath and stood up, her eyes deep and serious. "Shen Xi, you stay with Zizi. I'm going out for a bit."
"Where are you going?" Mai Zizi grabbed Shen Qianxue's hand worriedly. He looked really uneasy.
Shen Qianxue patted Mai Zizi's head and said, "Be good, take good care of your injury, and don't make me worry anymore."
Mai Zizi pouted, looking aggrieved, but still obediently said, "Yes, I will take good care of myself and won't make you worry."
Shen Qianxue smiled with satisfaction; Mai Zizi had truly grown up.
Shen Xi watched Shen Qianxue's departing figure and felt a pang of sadness. Since when had he been unable to help Shen Qianxue anymore?
Clearly, he was once the person Shen Qianxue trusted the most.
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After having dinner at home, Su Jinxia returned to Liuli Society.
It started raining on the way, and Su Jin, who hadn't brought an umbrella, got soaked.
Back in her room, Su Jin quickly changed her clothes and continued planning the epidemic prevention and control measures for Liulishan.
This time, she will not allow anyone to enter Liuli Mountain and harm her loved ones.
Su Hu came over with a large towel and said softly, "Let me dry your hair for you."
Su Jinxia gently shook her head. "It's alright."
"That won't do. You need to take better care of your health and not rely on the Glass Gu all the time." After all, every bit of power from the Glass Gu is damaging Su Jinxia's life force.
Su Jin paused for a moment, then understood what Su Hu meant.
"Okay, I'll do it myself..."
Before she could finish saying "come," Su Jin's body stiffened, her expression becoming somewhat unnatural. She then lowered her hand and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Tiger."
Su Hu's eyes lit up, revealing a hint of surprise. He carefully picked up a strand of Su Jinxia's hair, slowly wrapped it in a towel, and dried it.
Su Jin glanced at him sideways and couldn't help but find it amusing.
Su Hu, a nine-foot-tall man with a strong, muscular physique, standing tall and upright, is now doing such delicate work by counting on his fingers, which is really... hilarious.
Su Jinxia burst out laughing.
Su Hu was so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into the ground. "You, you mustn't laugh at me. This is the first time I've ever done something like this."
Su Jinxia covered her mouth and said sullenly, "Okay, I won't laugh at you. I'll focus on looking at the map."
So Su Jinxia focused her attention on the map, while Su Hu slowly dried Su Jinxia's hair.
After a while, Su Hu combed Su Jin's hair and said, "I had someone make some ginger soup. I'll go get it. Wait for me."
Su Jin nodded slightly, "Okay."
Su Hu walked out of the room with a smile.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, a heavy thud was heard outside the room.
Su Jinxia raised her head, her eyes unreadable. She got up and walked out of the room, and saw Su Hu lying on the ground at the corner not far away, with half of his body exposed.
"Brother Tiger!"
Su Jinxia feigned surprise and ran over, squatting down in front of Su Hu to anxiously check his injuries.
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