"Cough cough—" Shen Zhiyi coughed for a long time, and Shen Jingchuan gently patted her back to help her catch her breath.
"They're not little kids who can choke on a sip of water."
“Brother, me and him…” Shen Zhiyi wanted to explain, but the moment their eyes met, her older brother seemed to be able to see right through her, making her feel guilty and flustered.
"That kid's eyes were practically bulging when he saw you come in, he practically wanted to stick to you. I may not be married, but I'm not blind. The way that kid looked at you..."
"It's almost stringy."
Shen Jingchuan rubbed his temples, looking troubled. "I admit, that kid is definitely more attractive than Song Yuxiu. Is part of the reason you want a divorce because of him?"
"Brother, I want a divorce. It has nothing to do with him."
"But there's definitely something else going on between you two."
Chen Zhiyi felt a chill run down her spine.
Big brother,
Still so perceptive.
"You and Song Yuxiu haven't divorced yet, so be careful in everything you do," Shen Jingchuan reminded him.
Shen Zhiyi asked in surprise, "Brother, you know that my relationship with him is special... You... you're not planning to kick him out of the manor? You just want me to keep an eye on him?"
Shen Jingchuan remained silent.
He disliked Song Yuxiu intensely from the first moment he saw him.
But today, my younger sister was actually concerned about his injuries. Could it be that she still has feelings for him? The reason why my younger sister used to listen to him so obediently was simply because she hadn't met or been in contact with many men.
If Xiao Zhongxuan's appearance can help my little sister sober up a bit, that would be good.
Having met many men, she naturally came to understand the likes of Song Yuxiu...
That's a load of rubbish!
Just as Shen Zhiyi was surprised by her elder brother's open-mindedness, a servant entered the room and handed him an invitation. "Young Master, this is from the Regent's Palace, inviting you and Miss to a banquet at the palace in three days."
Regent?
Shen Zhiyi's heart skipped a beat.
What is this plague god planning to do now?
The Shen family had no dealings with him before, so why were they doing this all of a sudden?
And how can the poison in her body be cured?
Shen Jingchuan simply accepted the invitation, glanced at it, and told the servant to reply, "I will bring my younger sister to the banquet as promised."
“Brother…” Shen Zhiyi was a little nervous. This regent acted erratically and was always eager to please. He was either up to no good or had ulterior motives. If she told her brother everything she had done, he would definitely realize that the earthquake prediction was not as simple as a dream.
"Why would the Regent invite us to be his guests out of the blue?"
“I saved his life when we were in western Sichuan.”
Shen Jingchuan spoke casually.
Shen Zhiyi was horrified. "Brother, you... saved the Regent?"
“The bandits in western Sichuan are fierce and ruthless. The Regent happened to be training troops nearby, so I specifically asked him to send reinforcements. Just then, an earthquake occurred. I received your letter in advance, so I knew the earthquake was going to happen and was prepared.”
"So he was reminded, and even so, he still suffered some minor injuries."
In a flash, many things came to mind.
In his past life, my elder brother lost both legs while saving someone and bled to death before he even made it to the capital.
Could it be...?
The elder brother saved the regent.
That explains everything.
The regent died suddenly, and no one has disclosed the details. However, he had been poisoned and was always in poor health. Some people speculated that the poison had recurred, but no one dared to inquire too much about the royal family.
Thanks to my reminder, my older brother survived this lifetime.
He was unharmed, and the Regent was also safe.
Therefore, she not only changed her elder brother's fate, but also unintentionally saved the regent.
No wonder that in the previous incidents involving Chen's alleged affair, the drowning incident, and even the family reunion banquet, this unpredictable regent always seemed to favor him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
If it's to repay a debt of gratitude, then everything makes sense.
"Zhiyi? Little sister?" Shen Jingchuan saw her in a daze and reached out to flick her forehead.
"Ouch!" Shen Zhiyi winced in pain, clutching her forehead. "Brother! What are you doing?"
"Why are you spacing out for no reason?"
"I'm just shocked. I never expected you to be involved with the Regent."
“I used to have contact with him when training troops and performing plays, but my father didn’t like him. Moreover, he had an eccentric personality, was a loner, and didn’t get close to anyone, so we didn’t have much contact.”
Shen Zhi nodded.
"However, he has military talent, and even without the advantage of his status, he would have achieved great things."
My eldest brother is always proud, and it's rare to see him praise others.
Her admiration for him was undisguised in her words.
——
Shen Zhiyi returned to the courtyard, still thinking about the Regent Prince the whole way.
She has changed the fate of her elder brother and the regent.
This can be considered defying fate.
If the person behind Song Yuxiu is indeed the one I suspect...
Even the sky,
Or perhaps it's worth a shot!
To fight for a way out for the Shen family.
Lost in thought, she didn't notice anyone in front of her. By the time Hongrui reminded her, it was too late; Chen Zhiyi had already crashed straight into that person's arms.
The impact was quite hard, causing her nose to sting and her eyes to well up with tears.
"Did you hurt yourself?" Xiao Zhongxuan bent down to check.
Shen Zhiyi covered her nose and glared at him, "What are you doing here?"
"Madam, you forgot? You were the one who told me to come back and wait for you." Xiao Zhongxuan frowned and moved her hand away from his nose. "Let me see... it's bruised. Does it hurt?"
"fine."
The red stamens and green lotus leaves exchanged a glance.
His daughter was getting more and more used to his touch; she had never been this affectionate even when she was newly married to the prince.
"Did the young master make things difficult for you because of my matter?" Xiao Zhongxuan stared intently at her.
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