Chapter 82 Zhao Yu Leaves the Capital, Forced Kiss Leads to Scolding
Shen Lingyin was sent to the Prince of Qin's mansion. The Shen family was suspected of plotting to murder the Crown Prince. The evidence was conclusive. Considering that Minister Shen had worked diligently for the country and the people in the past, the Shen couple were executed and sentenced to exile in Lingnan.
In just two days, the situation in the capital city has undergone a dramatic transformation.
The King of Qin was imprisoned, the Shen family was demoted, and the Minister of War was replaced by the Vice Minister of War. Shen Lingyin, the most talented woman in the capital, revealed her true nature. She was a vain and fickle person, and she also subtly implicated a case of cheating in the imperial examinations. It was truly shocking!
One piece of gossip after another.
Xu Chumian stayed in the shop, and she didn't need to ask around; she could get most of the information from every customer who came in.
Even if the sky above is about to fall, she still has to live her life well in the present.
With the delivery date for Qin Hua Gongzi drawing ever closer, Xu Chumian stayed behind to make incense with the helpers.
By the time we returned to the courtyard, it was already dark.
Before she even got close, she saw a figure hesitating at the doorway.
Xu Chumian, holding an umbrella, called out in a slightly raised voice, "Qingyan?"
Xiao Qingyan was leading his horse and stood outside the courtyard without an umbrella or knocking. If Xu Chumian hadn't happened to run into him, who knows how long Xiao Qingyan would have stood there.
Xiao Qingyan was covered in snow. He stared intently at Xu Chumian and said bitterly, "Chumian, I only just found out about yesterday's events. I'm too late."
Xu Chumian looked surprised, but quickly smiled and said, "Qingyan, I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me."
Xiao Qingyan murmured, "I was at my maternal grandmother's yesterday. As soon as I returned to the city today and heard the news, I came here."
Xiao Qingyan, being a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, quickly learned about the incident yesterday in which Xingyang and Shen Lingyin attempted to harm Xu Chumian…
Xiao Qingyan pulled the person into his arms, his grip tight.
He dared not imagine how much he would hate himself if something had really happened yesterday.
He was never there when Chumian needed him.
Xu Chumian gently hugged him back and said softly, "I was mentally prepared when we went to the plum garden yesterday. They have reaped what they sowed."
Xiao Qingyan murmured "I'm sorry."
Xu Chumian had no choice but to change the subject and ask, "By the way, how is Grandma lately? Is she in good health?"
Xiao Qingyan closed his eyes and said slowly, "A few days ago, my maternal grandmother went to the mountain to collect herbs and accidentally fell. She is a doctor and knows her own condition. After a few days, she did not get better. Yesterday, the steward came to find me, and I left the city early this morning."
Elderly people are not resistant to falls.
As people age, even seemingly minor bumps and scrapes can trigger old ailments.
Xu Chumian frowned: "Then why did you come back today? I'm going out of the city to visit my maternal grandmother tomorrow."
Xiao Qingyan's return to the city today was out of necessity. With the Prince of Qin arrested, the next to be arrested would be the former subordinates of the Prince of Ding.
Xiao Qingyan gently stroked Xu Chumian's back and said softly, "Grandmother's condition was better last night. I'm worried about you going out of the city alone. We'll go see Grandmother again in a few days."
Xu Chumian sighed and checked the old lady's condition again.
Xiao Qingyan smiled and said in a playful tone, "Manager Xu, don't worry, I won't forget to bring you along, no matter who else I forget."
Xu Chumian had a faint smile between her brows as she leaned against Xiao Qingyan's chest, the umbrella above their heads shielding them from the wind and snow.
Before long, Xiao Qingyan was about to leave.
Xu Chumian watched his retreating figure, her eyes gradually welling up with tears.
Xu Chumian returned to the house, only to find Zhao Yu there again.
Zhao Yu, dressed in all black, exuded an extremely imposing aura. "Xiao Qingyan is here again?"
"What's it to you?" Xu Chuming's gentle face immediately turned cold. "What are you doing here?"
It was clearly Zhao Yu who was being unreasonable, barging into her room several times and acting as if Xu Chumian had wronged him.
The smile on Xu Chumian's face vanished instantly.
Zhao Yu gazed at her, his eyes deep, not mentioning those troubling matters.
"I'm leaving the capital tomorrow, and I'll see you one last time before I go."
Leaving Beijing?
Xu Chumian opened her mouth and asked, "Where are we going?"
"Jiangnan".
Xu Chumian was taken aback, then frowned and asked, "Could it be about the second branch of the Xu family?"
Zhao Yu curled his lips into a smile. "Worried?"
Xu Chumian shook her head, "No, I didn't."
If it weren't for the fact that their relationship hadn't improved yet after so many days apart, he would really want to tie Xu Chuming to his body and take her everywhere he went.
Zhao Yu said gently, "The trip to Jiangnan is because of the King of Qin. If all goes well, it will take about half a month."
Besides arresting Qin King's accomplices, Zhao Yu was also worried about Zhao Ying and needed to personally go and investigate further.
He wanted to be with Xu Chumian forever, and the tragedy of their past life must never be repeated.
Xu Chumian: "Then go ahead, you don't need to come and tell me. You can leave once you've finished speaking."
Zhao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Xu Chumian, I've never seen you so quick to abandon someone after you've served your purpose."
Xu Chumian's brows furrowed more and more tightly. "Where did I go back on my word?"
There was never any connection between her and Zhao Yu.
Seeing Xu Chumian's expression of drawing a clear line, Zhao Yu's eyes were filled with turbulent emotions. Unable to suppress his thoughts, he stepped forward and forcibly pulled her into his arms.
He can be a gentleman occasionally.
But for Xu Chumian, who is covered in thorns, it is necessary to remove the thorns one by one and then shatter her heart which is encased in ice.
Every time Zhao Yu forcibly hugged Xu Chumian, it felt as if mountains were pressing down on her from all sides.
The force was so great and heavy that Xu Chumian could hardly breathe.
She struggled incessantly, but her hands were held captive by his long arms, so she could only stomp on Zhao Yu's feet several times. However, Zhao Yu seemed oblivious to the pain, his grip on her tightness remained firm, and he kept whispering in her ear.
"Chu Mian, wait for me to come back."
Xu Chumian's eyes reddened with anger. Looking at Zhao Yu's smug face, she wished she could bite a piece of flesh off his neck.
"No waiting!"
Zhao Yu explained himself, not caring at all, "It's okay if you don't wait, I'll be back as soon as possible anyway."
Before long, Xiao Qingyan will leave the capital.
After that, no one could disturb him and Xu Chumian anymore.
Zhao Yu rested his head on Xu Chumian's shoulder, his phoenix eyes reflecting a ruthless and determined light.
“During the time I was away from the capital, in addition to Zhao Nai, there were ten guards stationed near the courtyard.”
Xu Chumian felt a mix of emotions, including anger and frustration.
"Zhao Yu, I told you, there's no possibility for us anymore."
Zhao Yu had reached his limit; he didn't want to hear a single word of these words.
He lowered his head and sealed Xu Chumian's lips with his, penetrating deeply. Xu Chumian was so angry that she bit him.
Zhao Yu's lips were covered in blood, but he didn't care and lightly pecked the woman's cheek again.
"Chu Mian, wait for me to come back."
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