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After Su Yuexing had dinner with Li Jinghe, she looked at Li Jinghe with a hesitant expression.
"What is it? Tell me," Li Jinghe said.
Su Yuexing said, "I want to see Liu Jin."
Li Jinghe paused in wiping his mouth, looked up at her, and asked, "Today?"
Su Yuexing nodded seriously.
Li Jinghe continued, "Okay, but I want to go with you."
As soon as she arrived in the capital, she thought about seeing her childhood sweetheart!
I want to see what Liu Jin looks like! I want to know what he's got the ability to make Su Yuexing so infatuated.
Su Yuexing nodded and said, "Okay."
The two drove a carriage from the Dream Palace to the Princess Palace.
Su Yuexing stood outside the door and asked the servants guarding the outside to announce her arrival.
The servant said arrogantly, "The prince consort and the princess went to the palace early this morning."
Su Yuexing looked helpless; she had come at the wrong time today.
She glanced at the plaque of the Princess's residence, then returned to the carriage. Li Jinghe, standing beside her, took it all in.
“We’ve come at the wrong time,” Li Jinghe said.
Su Yuexing nodded and said, "Yes, we'll have to wait until next time."
On the way back from the princess's residence, Su Yuexing was in a bad mood. Li Jinghe asked, "What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"
Su Yuexing shook her head, stubbornly saying, "No." Then she lifted the curtain at the window to look at the lively crowd outside.
Upon spotting a familiar figure in the crowd, she immediately shouted, "Stop the car!"
The carriage stopped quickly, and Su Yuexing got off the carriage swiftly. Li Jinghe tried to grab her and ask what happened.
But Su Yuexing moved too fast, and Li Jinghe's outstretched hand missed its target, leaving him feeling empty inside.
"Liu Jin!" Su Yuexing shouted from the crowd.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Liu Jin shuddered and slowly turned around, saying, "Yuexing."
Princess Changyang, standing beside him, frowned slightly as she looked at the unfamiliar woman who had suddenly appeared before her.
Su Yuexing was walking towards him step by step, with Li Jinghe following behind expressionlessly.
Liu Jin's face lit up with joy, and he said, "Yuexing! What brings you here!" He glanced at Princess Changyang's slightly angry expression beside him, and immediately withdrew his smile.
Su Yuexing stood in front of him, looking at the elegantly dressed woman beside him. She must be the princess Liu Jin had married.
Li Jinghe bowed and said, "Li Jinghe, grandson of the Duke of Meng, and his wife greet Princess Changyang and the Prince Consort!" He then nudged Su Yuexing.
Su Yuexing immediately realized what was happening and bowed to them.
Princess Changyang carefully examined Li Jinghe; this was no longer the sickly man she had seen before.
Liu Jin looked at Su Yuexing with slight shock. She got married, and he felt a pang of sadness.
Princess Changyang said calmly, "Get up."
"Thank you, Princess," the two said.
Princess Changyang asked, "Does Lady Li know the Imperial Son-in-Law?" Her eyes held a scrutinizing gaze.
Su Yuexing nodded and said, "I..."
Li Jinghe immediately covered her mouth and smiled at Princess Changyang, saying, "My wife told me about the prince consort; they are from the same village."
"She was excited to see people from her village in the capital, which offended the princess and her husband. She hopes the princess will not take offense."
Princess Changyang said with a disdainful look, "The grandson of a Duke of the State actually married a country bumpkin."
Su Yuexing frowned slightly. Liu Jin tugged at Princess Changyang's arm and said, "Princess, aren't you tired? Let's go back to the Princess's residence and get some rest."
Princess Changyang said wearily, "Alright."
Su Yuexing watched them leave, and Liu Jin turned back to look at Su Yuexing.
I'm sorry, Yuexing. I know you came to Beijing because of your brother, but I can't tell you too much right now. I will definitely come and explain things to you when I have the chance.
"Stop looking, they've already gone far away," Li Jinghe said unhappily.
Su Yuexing withdrew her gaze and looked at Li Jinghe, saying, "Why didn't you let me finish what I was saying?"
Li Jinghe explained, "Of course, it's for our lives."
"Think about it, if the princess knew that you and the prince consort were childhood sweethearts who grew up together, she would let you go!"
“These powerful and wealthy people can’t tolerate even the slightest imperfection.”
"And judging from the princess's reaction, I don't think Liu Jin has told the princess about your existence either."
Su Yuexing lowered her eyes to hide the desolation in them, and said, "I was too impulsive."
Li Jinghe continued, "After arriving in the capital, you must be careful with everything you say and do."
Su Yuexing lowered her head and said, "I know, I almost caused you trouble again."
Li Jinghe stroked her head and said, "I'm not afraid of you causing me trouble, I'm only afraid of you leaving me."
Su Yuexing panicked and quickly said, "We should go back." Then she hurriedly walked towards the carriage.
Li Jinghe watched her retreating figure and thought, "Yuexing, when will you be able to face my feelings for you instead of choosing to run away?"
After Li Jinghe returned to the carriage, Su Yuexing closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.
Li Jinghe didn't expose her. Looking at her sleeping face, he sighed inwardly, wondering whether bringing her to the capital was a good thing or a bad thing.
The carriage swayed and rocked all the way, and I actually fell asleep.
When the carriage arrived at the Duke's mansion, the coachman announced, "Young master, you have arrived."
Su Yuexing slowly opened her eyes, rubbed them, and said, "Shouldn't we get off the bus?"
Li Jinghe got off the carriage, lifted the curtain, and reached out his hand, saying, "Let me help you down."
Su Yuexing was taken aback. Li Jinghe explained, "This is a custom in the capital. The husband needs to help his wife get off the carriage."
Hearing his explanation, she put her hand on his arm and got off the carriage.
Another carriage drove up from a distance and stopped beside them. Mengwang got out of the carriage.
"Cousin, where did you go so early in the morning?" he asked tentatively.
Li Jinghe said expressionlessly, "Having nothing to do, I took a stroll around the capital."
"Oh? Is that so?" he said with a mysterious expression.
His gaze fell on Su Yuexing, and he asked, "Sister-in-law, have you seen any old acquaintances?"
Su Yuexing's pupils contracted, and he said with a smile, "I've heard that Princess Changyang's husband is from the same place as my cousin-in-law."
"Didn't my cousin-in-law go to see the prince consort?"
Su Yuexing frowned, not understanding why he would suddenly bring up Liu Jin. "It seems you care about my affairs," she said casually.
Li Jinghe spoke first: "What do you want to say?"
Meng Wang smiled and said, "I'm just reminding my cousin and his wife that there are many spies among the nobles in the capital."
"As members of the Duke's mansion, you must be careful about your words and actions, and be careful not to give anyone any leverage against you."
Li Jinghe stared at him and said, "Don't worry! I understand everything you're saying!"
"I will not cause the Duke of Meng's mansion any trouble!"
After Li Jinghe finished speaking, he pulled Su Yuexing away, leaving Meng Wang standing there with a cold, gloomy gaze.
Feeling a chill run down her spine, she wanted to turn around to look, but Li Jinghe stopped her, saying, "Don't turn around, I bet he doesn't look good."
Back in their room, Li Jinghe warned them again, "You must be mindful of your words and actions when you're out."
Su Yuexing nodded and said, "I understand."
Li Jinghe poured her a cup of tea and said, "Do you think I'm being a bit long-winded?"
Su Yuexing shook her head and said, "No."
Li Jinghe sighed and said, "As for your meeting with Liu Jin, I will arrange it."
"Don't go to the princess's residence to find him alone. If you run into the princess, you'll be in big trouble."
Su Yuexing pursed her lips and said, "I understand."
A servant came to report that the old master had invited Doctor Sai from the palace.
Upon hearing this, Su Yuexing clenched her fist and shouted, "I'm going to kill you! To avenge my sister!"
Li Jinghe noticed that she was upset and held her hand, saying, "Calm down!"
Su Yuexing took a deep breath and said, "I will."
Sai Taxue came in from outside, and seeing the two of them, he smiled and said, "We meet again."
Su Yuexing took a few steps forward, but Li Jinghe quickly stopped her, saying, "Don't be impulsive!"
The old man came in from outside and said, "Doctor Sai returned from Pingchun County and reported your situation to me in detail."
"He'er, the reason you asked me to invite Doctor Sai from the palace was to thank him in person, right?"
Li Jinghe nodded and said, "Grandfather is right."
"Dr. Sai left in a hurry. I came to the capital this time to thank him."
Sai Taxue said respectfully, "Young Master Li is too kind."
The old Duke said, "I have other matters to attend to. You two talk first."
"Grandfather, please take care." Li Jinghe bowed and said.
The moment the old Duke's figure disappeared, a cold glint flashed in Li Jinghe's eyes, and he gestured to the hidden guards in the shadows.
Hua Xueyue and the other two surrounded Sai Taxue. He was slightly surprised and said, "Young Master Li is really well hidden. He even has secret guards."
Su Yuexing stepped forward and demanded, "Why did you kill my sister!"
Sai Taxue spread his hands and said, "What does your sister's matter have to do with me?"
Li Jinghe said quietly, "You gave the human skin mask to Su Yuewei, didn't you?"
Sai Taxue's eyes flickered slightly, and Li Jinghe continued, "My guards have observed that you used to be very close to Su Yuewei."
“And…” a cold glint flashed in his eyes, “you had her drug me.”
Su Yuexing was shocked. Yuewei had drugged him! When did this happen? Why didn't he tell me?
"The human skin mask and that medicine are both very valuable items. With her abilities, she couldn't possibly obtain them," Li Jinghe continued.
Sai Taxue's expression gradually turned serious, and the two looked at each other.
"Why are you doing this to me? I have no grudge against Dr. Sai!" Li Jinghe questioned.
Sai Taxue laughed and said, "What did you say? I don't understand."
Li Jinghe smiled and said, "Things have come to this point, and you still won't admit it."
Su Yuexing, trembling all over, asked, "Why did you kill my sister?"
What did she do wrong?
Li Jinghe held her trembling body and said, "I guess it's because your sister did too many things for him, so he had no choice but to kill her to silence her."
Su Yuexing clenched her fists, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "I'm going to kill you! To avenge my sister!"
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