Su Jinxia could understand what Zhou Chen said. He was treated that way in his childhood, so he didn't learn political and legal strategies, and he didn't have proper life experience. Even after following Su Jinxia, he only stayed for a few months. How could he so easily learn how to be an emperor?
To be fair, he has done very well; it's just that everyone's expectations of him are too high, leaving him no time to grow.
Su Jin was still hesitating.
Shen Qianxue's words of refusal had already slipped out: "Don't even think about it!"
Shen Qianxue would never agree to Su Jin staying even one more day.
Zhou Chen gritted his teeth and glared at Shen Qianxue with hatred. "This is my final bottom line. If you don't agree, then just kill me."
Do you think I wouldn't dare?
Shen Qianxue stepped forward fiercely, but Su Jin quickly pulled her back.
"Calm down." Su Jinxia patted Shen Qianxue's firm chest to comfort him, then pulled him aside to whisper something.
“Actually, a year goes by very quickly,” Su Jinxia tried to say.
Shen Qianxue's face turned cold as expected, and she gritted her teeth as she said, "You've already broken your promise twice?"
Su Jin pulled down Shen Qianxue's hand and said apologetically, "I...I know, but the wedding day has already passed, so why not wait a little longer? When I came back this time, I found that the court was deeply mired in problems. Zhou Chen is still young and inexperienced, and he can't suppress many things. If this goes on for too long, the things in the shadows will only accumulate deeper and become more stubborn, making them even harder to clean up."
Shen Qianxue remained silent, feeling wronged. Why was it so difficult for him to find a wife?
Su Jin shook Shen Qianxue's hand, "Don't be angry. Zhou Chen is someone I trained, so I can't just abandon him like this."
Previously, when she couldn't see it, Su Jin would console herself and let them do as they pleased. Now that she saw the undercurrents in the court, how could she sit idly by?
Shen Qianxue pondered for a long time before finally letting out a sigh.
He pulled Su Jinxia's hand and walked back, looking at Zhou Chen, and said solemnly, "I can let her stay in the capital for a year, but she must establish her own residence in the name of Prince Zhuang and cannot live in the palace."
"That won't do!"
Zhou Chen vehemently opposed it. If he were to establish his own residence outside the palace, he would only be able to discuss official business with his sister. How could they possibly get along?
Shen Qianxue's anger had reached a breaking point. He gritted his teeth and said, "Why not? What is her status? What right does she have to live in the palace?"
"The court officials haven't figured it out yet. Once they do, they'll definitely use this to question King Zhuang's intentions. Can you withstand that kind of pressure?"
Zhou Chen remained silent for a moment.
Zhou Lin has already begun to question Su Jinxia's appearance, so everyone will soon start thinking in that direction.
Zhou Lin is easy to deal with, but what if those court officials start to resist...?
Zhou Chen got a headache just thinking about it.
However, Zhou Chen was absolutely unwilling to let Su Jin leave the palace.
After thinking for a long time, Zhou Chen clenched his fist and took a step back. "I can announce to the world that my relationship with my sister is legitimate. My sister lives in the palace as the eldest princess, so it is perfectly justified for her to help me govern the country."
Shen Qianxue frowned slightly. In this way, Zhou Chen's feelings for Su Jin could no longer be exposed, which was not bad.
But wouldn't it be difficult for him to see Ah Jin?
Shen Qianxue was still not satisfied.
Su Jinxia gently squeezed Shen Qianxue's hand, indicating that it was about time.
Shen Qianxue gritted her teeth and said, "That works too, but I have to add one more condition."
Zhou Chen was furious, cursing inwardly: Why is this guy so difficult to deal with, making demands and setting conditions all the time?
"You go first," Zhou Chen said, glaring at Shen Qianxue as he relented.
"I want to enter the court as an official, and I will choose my own position."
In this way, he could enter and leave the palace and see Su Jin whenever he wanted.
Zhou Chen gritted his teeth, "What kind of seat do you want?"
Shen Qianxue pursed her lips and pondered for a moment, "The responsibility of supervising all officials is quite good."
Zhou Chen took a deep breath. He really knew how to choose; he had instantly gained control over everyone in the court.
Su Jinxia also disagreed, "This location is too dangerous."
Shen Qianxue looked at Su Jinxia gently, "I know, but someone has to face it."
Shen Qianxue knew Su Jinxia too well. If she were to interfere in politics, the first thing she would do would be to clean up the atmosphere among the officials in the court and dig out those filthy things buried deep in the darkness.
This is a very dangerous thing, so he is willing to stand in front of her, to be her sword and her shield.
Moreover, this would give Shen Qianxue ample reason to meet with Su Jinxia.
Su Jinxia and Shen Qianxue held hands tightly. Su Jinxia felt relieved and said, "Okay, it's settled then!"
Zhou Chen was still hesitant, but after hearing what Su Jin said, he could only nod reluctantly.
Su Jin breathed a sigh of relief. "Where's Han Qing? Release him quickly."
Zhou Chen nodded.
Shen Qianxue pulled Su Jinxia into her arms. "Don't worry about it. Let him deal with the people he caught himself. You should rest. I'll take you back."
Su Jinxia wasn't insistent; there would be plenty of time to meet in the future.
Once outside, Zhou Chen dismissed the guards and watched helplessly as Shen Qianxue accompanied Su Jin away.
I feel so frustrated, I really want to cry...
Shen Qianxue has a really good memory. She pulled Su Jin down and went straight back to her palace. They crossed the courtyard, bypassed the two little maids who were still asleep, and entered the room.
He closed the door with one hand and put his other arm around Su Jinxia's waist.
Su Jin leaped into the air and instinctively hugged Shen Qianxue's neck.
Then came a passionate kiss.
"Hmm..."
Shen Qianxue lifted Su Jin's little bottom, pressed her against the door frame, and kissed her fiercely, as if to vent all the longing and worry she had felt over the past few days.
Su Jin was initially flustered, but quickly became engrossed in it.
Gradually, the raging storm turned into a gentle drizzle...
Su Jinxia gently leaned on Shen Qianxue's shoulder, panting, her head spinning from the kisses.
Shen Qianxue was trying her best to restrain herself.
After a long while, Su Jin murmured, "Have you seen my parents?"
Shen Qianxue knew that Su Jin was worried about her family, so she gently patted her back. "I've seen them. I reassured them before I left, so don't worry. I'll send a message back tomorrow to let them know I'm safe."
Su Jin nodded gently, "It's so good to have you here."
Holding Su Jin in her arms, Shen Qianxue felt her heart filled with joy, and he felt the same way.
The girl's breathing gradually became shallower.
Shen Qianxue turned her head slightly to sense her presence and realized that she had already fallen asleep.
After all that commotion, it was already late at night. Su Jin's health was definitely not what it used to be, and she couldn't stay up all night anymore.
Shen Qianxue felt extremely sorry for her and really wanted to marry her right now and stay by her side every step of the way.
Shen Qianxue gently moved and placed Su Jin on the bed.
Su Jinxia suddenly woke up with a start, and said nervously and vaguely, "Um... don't go."
"I won't leave." Shen Qianxue quickly patted Su Jinxia's shoulder and gently comforted her, "I won't leave, I'll stay here with you, you can go to sleep."
Su Jin held Shen Qianxue's hand before falling asleep again.
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