Chapter 115 They'll be getting a divorce soon.
Shen Qingci took a deep breath. Although Chu Jichen had been extremely brief and his expression was calm, Shen Qingci could still glean a hint of the danger that had occurred back then.
Just how ruthless was the late emperor that he forced a general on the battlefield to cut off his own legs in order to protect his soldiers!
"Actually, this is the best method I've considered. I originally wanted to actually get injured on the battlefield to create a sense of crisis where my life hangs by a thread."
"But I thought that on the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes, and getting injured is something that cannot be controlled."
"I can only avoid any accidents if I do it myself."
"I had actually done everything perfectly, and I was prepared to have the best doctor treat this kind of injury."
"The doctor said that my leg injury could fool ordinary doctors, but as long as I receive timely treatment, I will be able to stand up again."
"But the late emperor was suspicious. Even after I cut off my own legs, he did not completely let his guard down. After I was sent back to the capital, he sent countless imperial physicians to treat me. If my leg injuries had improved, he would have noticed something amiss immediately and become suspicious again."
Shen Qingci understood: "So all you can do is delay treatment and make everyone think that you are really, completely crippled?"
"Yes, but it's not just a thought. My legs are almost completely ruined. When Doctor Li first came, he also said that there was almost no hope for my legs, and he could only try."
Shen Qingci bit her lip. Doctor Li said that he had only come to Chu Jichen's side three years ago to start treating Chu Jichen's legs.
Three years ago, wasn't that exactly when... the late emperor passed away and the new emperor ascended the throne?
This leg injury was delayed for more than two years before it became so serious that it was almost beyond hope of recovery.
After three years of treatment by Physician Li, Chu Jichen only experienced increasingly intense pain on rainy days.
Shen Qingci's heart trembled slightly, and she took a deep breath: "From now on, you can have Physician Li give you acupuncture in your bedroom."
Do you usually need to have your legs massaged or soaked in herbal baths?
Chu Jichen nodded. It wasn't necessary before, but it is now.
Shen Qingci thought for a moment and said, "I'll find Doctor Li to learn the techniques later, and I can give you a massage before bed tonight."
“We are already married, husband and wife. I hope that Your Highness will no longer avoid me in this matter.”
Chu Jichen responded softly, murmuring, "Qingqing is so good, getting married is so good, getting married to Qingqing is so good."
He reached out to hug Shen Qingci, but Shen Qingci pushed him away.
Shen Qingci sighed helplessly: "Your Highness, I have come to speak with you about something."
"Ah..." Chu Jichen blinked: "What is it?"
"Someone from the palace just came. His Majesty bestowed some gifts upon us as wedding presents."
Chu Jichen looked absent-minded: "Just accept it."
Shen Qingci gritted her teeth: "Those things are probably unnecessary!"
"Huh? What is that?"
Shen Qingci opened her mouth, but still found it difficult to speak. She had only seen those things in the fire-avoidance diagram before her wedding...
"There are some improper things around here and there, Your Highness, you can take a look for yourself."
Chu Jichen raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of curiosity.
What kind of indecent thing could make Shen Qingci show such an expression?
He put down his trousers and robes, tidied himself up, and was then pushed back to his bedroom by Shen Qingci.
Chu Jichen glanced at the contents of the box and raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Emperor Yongming probably thought I was impotent and sent this to humiliate me on purpose." Chu Jichen chuckled, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. "Indeed, we don't need it much."
"However, let's leave it for now; some people might find it useful."
Some people?
who?
Shen Qingci was somewhat confused, but two days later, she knew who Chu Jichen was talking about.
Two days later, Shen Qingci saw Liu Ruolan and the wife of Prime Minister Liu at the Princess Gong's birthday banquet.
Princess Gong followed Shen Qingci's gaze, her brows furrowing slightly. She lowered her voice and explained to Shen Qingci, "I know you are at odds with the Yongning Marquis's Mansion, so I did not invite anyone from the Yongning Marquis's Mansion to this birthday banquet."
"Unexpectedly, Liu Ruolan came with the Prime Minister's wife."
Princess Gong patted Shen Qingci's hand and said softly, "You just stay by my side today. Don't pay any attention to them. They certainly wouldn't dare to make things difficult for you in front of me."
Shen Qingci laughed: "Don't worry, sister-in-law. They bullied me before because I was an orphan with no one to rely on, so they dared to treat me so recklessly."
"Now, the situation is quite different."
"I'd love for them to come and cause me trouble."
If they dare to cause her trouble in public, then she can finally retaliate.
However, I don't think Liu Ruolan would be that stupid.
Princess Gong thought about it carefully, and it seemed to make sense.
Shen Qingci's identity is quite different now.
Everyone knows that Chu Jichen is domineering and tyrannical. Under such circumstances, if anyone dares to lay a hand on Shen Qingci, they are truly courting death.
"That's good, then I can rest assured."
Princess Gong was celebrating her birthday today, so it was impossible for her to stay by Shen Qingci's side the whole time. However, she was also worried that some people might be unaware of Shen Qingci's current identity, so she specially introduced Shen Qingci to everyone in front of the guests.
“Some people may have seen this woman before, and some may not.” Princess Gong pulled Shen Qingci closer, her eyes crinkling with a smile. “She is the Regent’s new wife. The Regent cherishes her like the apple of his eye. When he brought her here today, he specifically instructed me to protect her well.”
Shen Qingci smiled shyly, her eyebrows curving upwards. The gazes falling upon her were varied and numerous.
There was curiosity, envy, surprise, and naturally, jealousy.
Shen Qingci noticed a gaze that seemed to be laced with poison following her like a shadow.
She looked up and, as expected, saw Liu Ruolan's chilling gaze.
Shen Qingci thought that since she and Chu Jichen had just gotten married, Liu Ruolan should at least avoid her to some extent, but she never expected that Liu Ruolan would actually come looking for her.
"It's been only a few days, and my sister-in-law has already become the Regent's wife. That's really...unexpected."
Shen Qingci smiled and said, "Yes, I didn't expect that either. Speaking of which, I have to thank my sister-in-law for this. If she hadn't bullied and forced me like that, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Liu Ruolan raised her hand to smooth her hair, looking completely unconcerned: "What you're saying... I don't actually have any grudge against you. It's all because of your husband."
"However, I have already returned to my parents' home, and I should be able to divorce Huo Yunting soon."
"I'll get a divorce, and you can remarry. We'll have nothing to do with each other anymore, and the grudges between us can be considered settled, right?"
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