Shen Zhiyi sat in the carriage returning to the Marquis's residence.
He pondered the current situation in the capital and resolved to avoid the tragedy that befell the Shen family in his previous life.
In his previous life, Song Yuxiu framed the Shen family, and someone was behind it.
She has to find that person.
In a daze, she thought of the Regent again...
He rose to fame at a young age, achieved remarkable military exploits, and possessed unique military strategies. Although his father disliked him, he still praised him.
They say he was born a general, capable of drinking from the vast ocean and sealing the wolf's lair!
He once single-handedly entered the enemy camp and beheaded the enemy general. He crawled out of the mountain of corpses and sea of blood, and everyone feared him. Unfortunately, his appearance was disfigured, which led to his aloof and cold personality. He refused the emperor's marriage proposals many times and still has no princess.
He rarely goes out and is practically impossible to contact.
As the emperor's uncle, he showed no respect to the crown prince.
There are even rumors:
The emperor intended to pass the throne to his younger brother.
pity……
His appearance was damaged, and he died too young.
It was his death that caused the emperor to be heartbroken and fall seriously ill.
The following year, the Crown Prince became regent, and several princes used every means to vie for power. The Shen family's treason in the previous life may very well be related to the factional struggles in the court.
If that person hadn't passed away, the political landscape would likely be very different.
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Xuanhua Marquis's Residence
When Shen Zhiyi returned, her mother-in-law called her into the hall and asked her what the Empress Dowager had said to her.
"Just chatting casually."
"They didn't blame our Marquis's mansion, did they?" Madam Chen was still nervous.
Shen Zhiyi shook her head.
"That's good." The mother-in-law finally breathed a sigh of relief. "By the way, I heard that Dajue Temple has taken in a lot of refugees. I'm planning to take the whole family there to chant sutras and pray for blessings, and to distribute porridge and clothes. What do you think?"
It was just an act to change people's image of the Marquis's mansion.
It doesn't matter what Lin Yaoyao's image is like.
But Madam Chen still hoped her daughter would marry into a wealthy family, so she naturally had to make many plans for her.
Shen Zhiyi nodded in agreement, "Of course it's good, Mother-in-law is very thoughtful."
Chen also had other ideas.
The Marquis's family has been having a really bad time lately. First, their son was burned, then she was robbed in broad daylight, and then Lin Yaoyao was reprimanded by the Empress Dowager.
We still need to pray to Buddha and ask for his blessing!
Since it was all an act, everyone was exceptionally enthusiastic, especially Song Yuxiu. Lin Yaoyao didn't dare to approach him openly, but she stayed close by his side. Shen Zhiyi didn't want to stay with them, so she had Hongrui and Lühe prepare some medicine to distribute to the refugees.
In her past life, in order to cure Song Yuxiu's infertility, she searched through medical books and became a semi-doctor, capable of handling minor injuries and pains.
Because of the earthquake, many people were injured but had no money for treatment. Hearing that she was distributing medicine, many people lined up to receive it.
"Where do you feel unwell?" Shen Zhiyi asked the man in front of her.
His clothes were tattered and his hair was unkempt, but his eyes were surprisingly bright.
"I'm injured."
"Come inside, let me take a look at you." Shen Zhiyi gestured for Hongrui to lead him into the inner room and said directly, "Take off your clothes."
The man froze. "Take...take off your clothes?"
"Aren't you injured? How can I treat you if you don't take off your clothes?"
Shen Zhiyi instructed Hongrui to prepare some hot water, but then she froze when she turned around.
This man...
How can your skin be so white!
The new wound was on my chest; it was deep and exposed to the bone. It was only treated superficially.
He was dressed in tattered clothes, but once he took them off, he was only wearing underwear, revealing a strong and muscular upper body with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and clearly defined muscles, exuding an indescribable sense of wildness...
to be honest,
That figure is indeed great.
Perhaps because of her fair skin, she always seemed somewhat frail.
Shen Zhiyi slightly shifted her gaze, unwrapped the bandages, and tried her best not to look at his body. "How did you get injured?"
"I was accidentally injured during the earthquake." The man's voice was gentle and clear; he had a very pleasant voice.
Shen Zhiyi nodded and helped him treat his wound. She had occasionally treated her father and brothers' wounds, but having served in the military camp when she was young, she was very skilled at treating wounds.
"You are the wife of the heir apparent of the Marquis of Xuanhua's household," the man asked.
"Um."
"The eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo?"
Shen Zhiyi nodded. It wasn't a secret; everyone who came here to get medicine knew her identity.
The man simply said, "All men admire Duke Shen, but I never expected his daughter to be so kind-hearted."
"I'm just doing what I can."
The man remained silent, only staring intently at her.
Without any makeup, her face was very beautiful, with well-proportioned features and a graceful, delicate appearance. Her lips were tinged with a faint blush, and sunlight streamed into her eyes through the window, giving them a glimmer of light.
To facilitate her medical practice, she wore close-fitting clothes, with a simple dress cinched at the waist, accentuating her graceful figure, making her appear both elegant and understated.
"After you've bandaged it up, I'll get you some more medicine. Keep the wound clean, and if it doesn't heal, go see a doctor."
"Thank you, Madam."
After a busy day, when she returned to her room to rest after a vegetarian meal, Shen Zhiyi still clearly remembered the man with beautiful eyes and a pleasant voice among all the refugees she had received.
**
Night
Shen Zhiyi and Song Yuxiu slept in the same bed. He used the excuse of falling from a horse and injuring his vital organs to say that he was unable to have sex. So, even after two years of marriage, they had only shared one bed.
“Zhiyi, Zhiyi?” Song Yuxiu was not asleep.
Only after confirming that Shen Zhiyi was fast asleep did he lift the covers and quietly leave the room.
The moment the door closed
Shen Zhiyi opened her eyes.
What is Song Yuxiu up to in the middle of the night?
Could it be...?
Is it to meet the person behind the scenes?
She put on her coat and followed quietly.
The mountain night was chilly, the cold seeping into her bones, making Shen Zhiyi shiver involuntarily. Song Yuxiu was very cautious, looking back every few steps, and she dared not get too close.
Only after seeing him enter the temple's woodshed did he walk to the window, gently poke a hole in the paper window, and look inside.
"...Why did you take so long? I've been waiting for you for so long!" Lin Yaoyao leaned against him. "I'm exhausted from distributing porridge today. My arms are so sore. Can you rub them for me?"
Her tone was coquettish, and her eyes were slightly red.
"Okay!" Song Yuxiu gently massaged her wrist. "Where else is it sore?"
"leg--"
Lin Yaoyao acted coquettishly.
Shen Zhiyi felt nauseous listening to her high-pitched voice.
Do men like this kind of thing?
If she were to act so affectedly, she would probably have been scolded by her father at home long ago.
Lin Yaoyao pulled her skirt up a few inches, and Shen Zhiyi watched as Song Yuxiu reached out his hand...
That's utterly despicable!
This is a temple, a sacred Buddhist site.
How much could she not hold back?
I really want to bang drums and gongs so everyone can see their true colors.
Shen Zhiyi turned around and walked back to the meditation room along the path. It was dark and she couldn't see anything at all, which caused her to accidentally step on a dead branch!
The crisp "crack" sounded particularly jarring in the quiet environment!
Chen Zhiyi took a deep breath.
It’s over!
It must have alarmed Song Yuxiu.
She braced herself, trying to find a place to hide, when suddenly someone jumped out from behind and covered her mouth and nose...
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