On the other side, Shen Xi and Yang Jiaoruo were staring at each other in the study.
Yang Jiaoruo paced back and forth irritably, glaring at Shen Xi, "Young Master's injuries haven't healed yet, go find him quickly, why are you stopping me!"
Shen Xi stood at the door with his sword in his arms. He was worried too, but he understood Shen Qianxue better.
Shen Qianxue dislikes being watched all the time the most.
Moreover, his affair with Su Jin involved feelings and was even more private; if it were him, he wouldn't want to be watched either.
After a long time, Shen Qianxue finally returned.
Soaked to the bone, with a furrowed brow, he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.
He went straight back to the backyard, changed his clothes, and only after a long while did he call Shen Xi and Yang Jiaoruo in.
Shen Qianxue's gaze fell on Yang Jiaoruo, carrying a hint of coldness.
"How does it feel to have all the evidence you found rejected, as the head of the intelligence agency?"
Yang Jiaoruo lowered her head, "This subordinate is ashamed!"
It has to be said that Yang Jiaoruo lost today; in the end, she still couldn't really defeat Su Jin...
"Do you know what your problem is?" Shen Qianxue asked Yang Jiaoruo.
Yang Jiaoruo's eyes sharpened, her anger still simmering. "I haven't found conclusive evidence, which gave her an opportunity, but you must believe me, young master, she is definitely innocent. I will find out."
Shen Qianxue smiled helplessly and gently shook her head.
His feelings towards Yang Jiaoruo were never a matter of distrust.
"Jiaoruo, do you remember when you came to Phoenix Pavilion?"
Shen Qianxue did not continue to blame Yang Jiaoruo for her poor performance, but suddenly asked about the past.
Yang Jiaoruo was somewhat bewildered.
She replied softly, "Eight years old."
Shen Qianxue sighed deeply, recalling the past with some emotion.
Yang Jiaoruo's father was a soldier guarding Lin'nan City and a close friend of the Shen family.
When Yang Jiaoruo was eight years old, her father died in battle, and her mother, overwhelmed with grief, also passed away not long after, leaving her an orphan.
Shen Qianxue's father, the old Phoenix Lord, then brought Yang Jiaoruo to Phoenix Pavilion to keep Shen Qianxue company.
At that time, Shen Qianxue truly regarded Yang Jiaoruo as her younger sister and hoped that she would grow up happily.
But Yang Jiaoruo had lofty ambitions and wanted to carry on her father's legacy, so she took the initiative to join the fourth team.
Shen Qianxue strongly disagreed at the time, but how could she stop her?
For so many years, Yang Jiaoruo has been single-mindedly dedicated to helping Shen Qianxue pacify the world and bring an end to war. She forced herself to become strong, and she also forced everyone else to become strong, including Shen Qianxue.
Shen Qianxue felt sorry for her.
Therefore, he never made too many demands on Yang Jiaoruo, wanting her to live an easier life, and he was tolerant of any problems that arose.
But Yang Jiaoruo didn't understand this affection; she always thought she had done enough.
Shen Qianxue said with a touch of sadness, "You embarked on this path at the age of eight. I know it's not easy for a girl, so I didn't want you to push yourself too hard. But I was wrong. The you I want is not the you you want."
Yang Jiaoruo didn't understand why Shen Qianxue suddenly said these things.
Shen Qianxue didn't care. He just suddenly realized that since Yang Jiaoruo wanted to become a strong person, why should he hold her back?
Shen Qianxue took a breath and turned back to continue the main topic.
“You were too hasty in dealing with Su Jin this time. You wanted to draw conclusions and condemn Su Jin before you had confirmed anything, which is why you lost the battle.”
Yang Jiaoruo felt a little guilty. Yes, she was too hasty. In just three days, many things had not been settled.
Shen Qianxue continued: "The intelligence department is a battleground for dark forces, and it's normal for them to use some cruel methods. But you need to understand how to use them, when to use them, and who to use them on! I don't want others to think that the intelligence department is only good at extracting confessions through torture."
Shen Qianxue pointed out the problems with Yang Jiaoruo's investigation of Su Jinxia's matter without any mercy.
Yang Jiaoruo and Shen Xi were both startled, instinctively assuming that Su Jinxia had revealed what happened in the interrogation room.
Shen Qianxue added, "As the head of the intelligence department, you should be rational and self-controlled, have a broad perspective, and not act on emotions, especially inappropriate emotions, as they will cause you to lose your correct judgment."
Yang Jiaoruo was stunned for a moment, her eyes darting around in a panic, afraid that her secret thoughts would be discovered.
Yang Jiaoruo likes Shen Qianxue, which is obvious to everyone, but she pretends to be stupid and refuses to admit it. She talks about her grand plans all day long, using this as an excuse to worry about everything Shen Qianxue does.
Shen Qianxue understood perfectly well that she hadn't wanted to make things clear before, fearing it would hurt their years of affection, but now she realized that not making things clear was the greater harm.
But he couldn't be too blunt and offend the girl.
I just hope Yang Jiaoruo can understand.
He continued, “You have lofty ambitions, and I should hold you to high standards. I was too lenient with you before. From today onwards, everything you do and say will be assessed. Whether you can hold this position depends entirely on your own abilities.”
"You can continue to investigate Su Jin's matter, but just report the findings directly to me."
Do you understand?
Shen Qianxue's words today contained too many meanings, leaving Yang Jiaoruo somewhat bewildered.
He bowed deeply, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Yes, Your subordinate obeys!"
"Go down."
Yang Jiaoruo went out as if she had lost her soul, walking in the heavy rain without feeling anything.
She vaguely felt that she had lost a lot without realizing it.
Shen Xi followed him out, looking at her childhood friend with a pained expression.
As an observer, Shen Xi saw things most clearly.
Shen Qianxue's feelings for Yang Jiaoruo were not understood by Yang Jiaoruo, nor did she cherish them, and even caused misunderstandings. Now Shen Qianxue is going to take back these feelings.
From now on, Yang Jiaoruo will truly only be in charge of things.
If Yang Jiaoruo can understand this and correct her position from now on, that would be good. But if she doesn't understand, she will suffer in the future.
As the rain subsided, Shen Qianxue opened the window to let in some fresh air, and upon looking up, she saw Su Jinxia standing by the window as well.
Then, the other party slammed the window shut.
Shen Qianxue...
Su Jinxia had already taken a hot bath and drunk ginger soup. Now that she was a little calmer and more clear-headed, she closed the window and nestled in bed, carefully going over the events of the day.
There are only three possibilities now.
First, Su Jinxia is Su Daniu, who was once humiliated.
Secondly, Su Jinxia is not Su Daniu; her identity is a mystery, and her intentions are despicable.
Third, Su Jinxia is indeed Su Daniu, but the investigation into San Gouzi's matter was wrong and nonsensical.
The first explanation is the easiest to believe at the moment: Su Jinxia is unwilling to admit that she was insulted, so she argues her case, which is understandable.
The second option is the correct answer.
The third possibility is what Su Jinxia wants everyone to believe, and she can only stick to this answer. However, the probability of Yang Jiaoruo making a mistake is too low. No matter how Su Jinxia tries to argue, it is unlikely that anyone will believe her.
So which one did Shen Qianxue actually believe?
Su Jin didn't know, but it was unlikely to be the third possibility.
Su Jin angrily threw the pillow on the ground. This Su Hu is so unreliable! What kind of identity did he find?
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