There was a faint glimmer of tears in Shen Qianxue's bloodshot eyes.
For half a month, there was no news from Su Jinxia, but he could only worry in his heart and dared not show it.
With a formidable enemy at hand, he couldn't let anyone see that his mind was in turmoil, as chaotic as a hemp rope.
They even had to worry about Su Jin being contacted, suspected, and criticized!
His suspicion and trust in Su Jinxia tormented him, creating a conflict and making him uneasy.
Even in the dead of night, when his thoughts were in turmoil, he couldn't help but wonder whether everything Su Jinxia had done for him, and her ardent feelings for him, were genuine or just clever tactics.
Was his presumptuous choice to trust Su Jin wise or foolish?
Shen Qianxue lost her confidence.
Su Jinxia's sudden disappearance completely panicked Shen Qianxue.
A flicker of panic crossed Su Jin's eyes, and she nervously licked the corner of her lips. She deeply felt that Shen Qianxue's trust in her had diminished.
Su Jinxia had always known that Shen Qianxue had long known that she had been lying, but Shen Qianxue still trusted her and did not pursue the matter or force her.
That's such a huge level of trust.
Shen Qianxue truly tried to understand Su Jin.
It was precisely because of this trust that Su Jinxia, knowing that she had exposed a lot, still stayed in Phoenix Pavilion and even further planned for the future.
The more Chen Qianxue trusted him, the more uneasy Su Jinxia became.
Just like now, facing Shen Qianxue's repeated questioning, Su Jinxia panicked, and the words she had prepared were stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered.
The arrow wound on my back had almost healed, but now it was throbbing with pain.
At that moment, Shen Qianxue fired three arrows simultaneously, her killing intent palpable. She must have hated the person in the carriage who ruined her plans.
Su Jin felt a pang of heartache.
The rebel army was a crucial part of Zhou Ji's uprising, a force that could be openly recruited from the populace. Now that the rebel army is gone, Zhou Ji's path to becoming emperor is blocked.
Shen Qianxue was responsible for secretly recruiting rebels, and she was the first to be blamed.
Even if Zhou Ji doesn't blame her, Shen Qianxue must be extremely sad and feel terribly guilty.
Su Jinxia's eyes gradually welled up with tears.
Since she is Zhou Ji's enemy, she will inevitably have to deal with Shen Qianxue.
She clearly wanted to protect Shen Qianxue, but she was forced to hurt him.
How should she explain this?
Only then can Shen Qianxue understand...
Shen Qianxue watched as Su Jinxia's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, forming a small knot, and her eyes reddened, gradually filling with tears.
Shen Qianxue...
Did I say something too harsh?
"I...you, why are you crying?" Shen Qianxue's voice was weak, with a hint of guilt. She reached out and cupped Su Jinxia's face, tenderly touching her pale lips.
Su Jinxia had been holding back her sadness and inner turmoil, but when she heard Shen Qianxue's gentle words of comfort and saw his eyes turn to pity, her nose suddenly stung and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Don't be mean to me, I'm scared," she said hoarsely, sniffling and choking back tears.
"I wasn't mean..." Shen Qianxue thought weakly to herself, reaching out to hug Su Jinxia and comforting her, "Okay, okay, it's my fault, don't cry, okay?"
Su Jin wrapped her arms around Shen Qianxue's waist and nodded, sobbing.
The alley they were in wasn't deep, and people coming and going at the entrance peered in curiously, pointing and whispering.
"Whose young lady is crying so bitterly? Has she been bullied?"
"No way, that guy looks so handsome and doesn't seem like the type to bully her. Could they be star-crossed lovers whose families don't approve of their relationship, and they're having a secret rendezvous because of a moment of passion?"
...
Su Jin buried her head in Shen Qianxue's arms, heartbroken, and didn't hear a thing.
Shen Qianxue blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed, and said softly, "Does Ajin have a place to stay? Let's go back and talk."
Su Jinxia slightly raised her head, blinked her wet eyes, pointed to the east and said, "The inn on the street."
Shen Qianxue coughed lightly, grabbed Su Jinxia's hand, and quickly walked through the crowd, away from the lively scene.
The two returned to their inn room. Su Jinxia had recovered and felt a little embarrassed, thinking that she had been in the wrong and had even cried. She quietly walked to the bedside and sat down with her legs together in a well-behaved posture.
Shen Qianxue looked at her, speechless with anger, unable to do anything about her, and dared not scold her again.
The two looked at each other and remained silent for a moment.
Shen Qianxue had been traveling for two days and was covered in dust. She simply ignored Su Jinxia, went out to ask the waiter to bring her water, went to fetch her horse, retrieved her bundle, and began to wash up.
Su Jin stared wide-eyed as he gracefully washed up, retied his hair, and even changed his clothes behind the screen.
The screen was slightly transparent, and the shadow of Shen Qianxue changing clothes was projected onto it, sparking the imagination.
Su Jin swallowed hard, her mind a complete blank, not knowing how things had suddenly turned out this way.
Shen Qianxue emerged from behind the screen with a clean and refreshing air. She had changed from her smart black clothes into a noble dark purple brocade robe, which was both dignified and profound, making people dare not look directly at her, for fear of being captivated by her at first glance.
Su Jin's heart started beating faster and faster, much to her dismay.
Shen Qianxue picked up a damp handkerchief and walked over, sitting on the edge of the bed. She pulled Su Jin, who had been huddled in the corner of the bed, over and wiped away the tears on her face, but her eyes involuntarily became deep.
Su Jin's fair skin was as smooth as jade, and even through the handkerchief, one could almost feel its soft touch. Her long eyelashes, still damp with tears, appeared even thicker, and her eyes, dark and bright, seemed to be filled with stars. Her full lips, which she had been biting for a long time, were now a bewitching red.
The throbbing in Shen Qianxue's heart almost overwhelmed him; his five fingers twitched slightly, trying to control himself.
There are still things we haven't discussed!
Shen Qianxue pursed her lips, forcibly withdrawing her gaze and hand, turning around to calm herself down.
This matter isn't over yet; we can't let Su Jin get away with it.
Shen Qianxue could let Su Jin run rampant in Phoenix Pavilion, but if it involved the prince's great cause of unifying the world, then it would be a different story.
Besides, even if Su Jinxia has nothing to do with the uprising, she cannot be let off easily. This kind of self-destructive disappearance must not happen a second time!
Su Jin stared at Shen Qianxue's back, swallowed nervously, scratched her neck, and silently leaned in to gently wrap her arms around Shen Qianxue's waist from behind.
Shen Qianxue's back stiffened instantly, and the soft touch made his brain freeze.
A tingling sensation coursed through his entire body, striking his meridians, internal organs, and making his scalp tingle.
"sorry."
Su Jin spoke softly.
She knew she couldn't just leave without explaining anything.
"I didn't mean to make you worry. I've just been cooped up for too long and wanted to go for a walk alone. I thought you would feel at ease knowing I have martial arts skills."
"In short, I was too willful. It was wrong of me to avoid you. I won't do it again. Please forgive me this time."
Su Jinxia explained her whereabouts using the original explanation she had prepared.
Without looking into Shen Qianxue's eyes, it wasn't so hard to say it.
After all, the matter of the rebel army must never be mentioned.
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