Chapter 214 Leaving Beijing
"Could you please step aside for a moment, sir? I have something to say to my elder brother." Shen Anan said to the official.
The man glanced at Xiao Yuan and nodded hurriedly, "Of course, please do as you wish, Fourth Prince's Consort."
After saying that, he led his men out of the cell.
"Brother."
Shen Changhe raised his eyes and smiled at Shen Anan with shame, "I'm causing trouble for you again."
Shen Anan shook her head, "Are you okay?"
"It's okay. He didn't torture me."
Shen Anan looked at him a few times, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he was not injured.
Xiao Yuan suddenly asked, "Besides the Shen family, did anyone else know that you left the house today?"
"No." Shen Changhe thought about it carefully and shook his head.
The decision to go out with Yu Rou today was sudden, and no one knew about it except our family members.
He was a smart man and reacted immediately, "Fourth Prince, do you mean that this was deliberately planned by someone?"
"Someone went to the authorities to report the case before you took action," Xiao Yuan said.
Therefore, everything today was deliberately designed by someone, including the officers and soldiers in the private room, who might have been instructed by someone.
It’s a pity that now everyone is dead and there’s nothing we can ask them.
Shen Changhe's face turned slightly pale.
"I was impulsive."
He just fell into someone else's trap, but even if it happened again, he would still do the same thing to protect his girl.
Lin Yurou squatted beside him without saying a word, just crying.
"Don't cry. No one will mention it again. Don't be afraid."
He raised his hand and stroked her heaving shoulders.
At this critical moment, he still only cares about her. How could Lin Yurou not be moved?
"I was wrong. I was too stubborn. I was just teased. It's no big deal. I got you into trouble."
"You must be well. When you get out, we will get married. I won't hesitate or hide anymore."
She laid her head on his arms and sobbed.
Not to mention those, even if she really lost her virginity, she couldn't be magnanimous enough to give up such an outstanding and upright man.
He is her luck! !
Shen Changhe smiled but didn't say anything.
He knew very well that if something happened at this critical juncture, it would undoubtedly be handing the Emperor hostages and leverage that could be used to restrain the Fourth Prince's Mansion. It would be difficult for him to leave the Dali Temple safely.
"I have sent people to look for the person who reported the case. Once we get some news, we should have some clues about the matter." Xiao Yuan said.
"Thank you." Shen Changhe nodded slightly.
But he knew very well in his heart that even if he found the man, it would not be of much use, because he was indeed the one who killed him.
The only useful thing is to try to find some other clues through that person in order to control the person who is planning behind the scenes.
Because they all thought that person should be the emperor.
"Please help me take care of Yu Rou these days." He held Lin Yu Rou's hand, with endless worry in his eyes.
"Don't worry." Shen Anan said.
Lin Yurou also sniffed and said, "Don't worry about me, I won't be stupid again."
Shen Changhe gently scratched her straight nose and said, "You must be obedient."
Now, all they can do is wait for the emperor's next move and then try to find an opportunity to disintegrate.
"Master," Qing'an hurried in with a serious look on his face.
Xiao Yuan glanced at him, turned around and left the cell, Shen Anan told Shen Changhe a few words, and left with Lin Yurou.
"You must take good care of yourself. I will come to see you every day." Lin Yurou said.
"Don't come. The cell is very humid and messy. Stay at home and wait for me to come back." Shen Changhe stared at her with tenderness in his eyes.
Lin Yurou quickly turned her head away, and did not cry to Shen Changhe again, and left the Dali Temple with Shen Anan.
“An’an,” she said, holding Shen An’an’s hand on the street, “If I make public what those officers and soldiers did, can Chang He escape?”
Shen Anan was silent for a few breaths and shook his head slowly.
"Common sense says that those people are indeed wrong and deserve to die, but now - the situation is serious..."
The emperor had finally seized such an opportunity. Not to mention being guilty, even if the person was innocent, he would fabricate a charge against him.
Shen Anan didn't say anything in the end, fearing that Lin Yurou would feel even more uncomfortable.
Moreover, if it were to be made public, it would mean that she would have to live under the shadow and criticism of others for the rest of her life.
She knew that her elder brother would definitely not want to see that.
"Don't think too much, I'm here for you." Shen Anan comforted Lin Yurou and turned her head to see Xiao Yuan beside the carriage.
He had a cold face as he listened to Qing'an's report, his whole body exuding a sense of hostility.
Something happened again?
Shen Anan felt a dull headache, and told Mo Xiang and Uncle Zhong to send Lin Yurou back to the mansion, and walked towards him.
When Xiao Yuan saw her, his expression softened instantly.
"What happened again?"
"Let's talk in the carriage." He took her hand and got into the carriage.
Shen Anan kept staring at his eyebrows.
Xiao Yuan placed the soft pillow behind her waist and suddenly said, "We have been married for three or four months, why is there no movement?"
He thought he had worked hard enough.
Shen Anan didn't react for a moment to what it meant.
"What's the meaning of no movement?" After saying that, she followed his gaze and looked at her stomach.
Her heart suddenly shuddered, and a hint of discomfort flashed across her eyes.
"What do you mean? It's only been three or four months, and you despise me for not being able to have children?"
"No." Xiao Yuan immediately shook his head and frowned, "I just suddenly remembered it and felt a little puzzled."
After all, as long as she was at home, sex almost never stopped.
Shen Anan turned her head slightly to avoid the topic, "Stop talking nonsense, what happened to Qingan who was in such a hurry just now?"
"Qi Jinping disappeared on his way back to the border."
Shen Anan was stunned and turned back suddenly, "Missing? When did it happen? Where did she disappear?"
It has only been one day since Qi Jinping left.
"What happened last night happened near Langyue Lake."
"But my uncle has returned, and no one else knows about it except us. The Yongning Marquisate won't say anything either. How could he disappear for no reason?"
She really couldn't think of who would benefit from doing this. Even the emperor couldn't afford the consequences of unrest on the border.
"I don't know at the moment." Xiao Yuan raised his hand and held her in his arms, saying, "I may have to go to Langyue Lake. The fastest time may be three days. If it is slower, it may not be certain. I will have to leave you alone in the capital."
"Well, go ahead and don't worry. I will take good care of the Fourth Prince's Mansion."
"I'm sorry for putting you through this." Xiao Yuan sighed, lifted her chin, tilted his head and pressed his thin lips against hers, rubbing them for a while.
"You just came back, and I haven't even spent enough time with you, but you're leaving."
Shen Anan smiled, “Business is more important.”
When everything is settled, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the flowers and the moon.
"When do you plan to leave?"
"We'll leave soon. The faster we go, the easier it will be to track them down."
Shen Anan nodded, "Then you should be careful. Now... the emperor is doing things more and more crazy. You should be aware of it in case of any emergency."
If he really wanted to use any means necessary to help Chen Tian get to the top, this series of things might really have been done by him! !
"Yes, I know."
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Fourth Prince's mansion. Qing'an had already packed his things and prepared the horses and was waiting.
Xiao Yuan helped her get off the carriage and reminded her worriedly, "I will be back as soon as possible. Ling Chenyi and Li Huaiyan are in the capital. If you can't hold on, go find the princess. And... Chen Tian, you can also hand him over when necessary. Safety comes first."
Shen Anan nodded and agreed one by one, “I have a life-saving talisman, so don’t worry.”
Xiao Yuan held the girl in his arms, and slowly let go after a while, "Go back quickly, I'll watch you go in."
Shen Anan didn't hesitate, turned around, walked up the steps, and entered the mansion.
After her figure completely disappeared, Xiao Yuan reluctantly withdrew his gaze, and there was only coldness on Qingjun's face.
Several fast horses galloped away towards the city gate.
Shen Anan's heart began to feel uneasy, as if there was a rope in the dark, pulling everything and promoting the development of the situation.
"Princess," Mo Xiang pushed open the door and walked into the room.
"Has Miss Lin been sent to the mansion?"
"Yes, I came back after seeing Miss Lin enter the mansion with my own eyes."
"Well, did Dad and Mom ask anything?"
"No, the master must have received the news. Madam sent someone to take Miss Lin in, and that's all."
Shen Anan still had great trust in her mother's character, so she nodded and said nothing more.
Xiao Yuan left, but kept Qingfeng.
After the people left, Qingfeng arranged for people to stay in Wutong Garden for twelve hours and keep guard there, fearing that anything might go wrong.
Shen Anan knew the seriousness of the situation, so in order to avoid trouble, she simply stayed at home, so as not to give others an opportunity to take advantage of it and hinder Xiao Yuan.
But Shen Changhe's matter had to be put on hold for the time being.
“Since I came back from the capital, there has been no news from Shen Yunbai.” Shen Anan said suddenly.
Mo Xiang was slightly startled, "Does the princess suspect that the eldest son's matter is related to Shen Yunbai?"
"Yeah." Shen Anan nodded and continued, "Besides him, I really can't think of anyone else, but according to the time calculation, he should have arrived in the capital later than us. He shouldn't be so familiar with the affairs in the capital, and he shouldn't have found those people so accurately."
The timeline doesn't make sense, unless he has accomplices in the capital. But during the last fight in Tianshui City, there was no sign of any connection between him and the emperor.
On the contrary, it seemed like there was a rift, but it was not surprising. After all, Shen Yunbai was related to Lord Shen, so it was reasonable for him to hate the emperor.
But if Qi Jinping's disappearance was related to him, Shen Yunbai's kung fu skills were no match for Qi Jinping.
Shen Anan felt that things would not end here, there would be a big one later.
The eldest brother was imprisoned, Xiao Yuan left, Qi Jinping disappeared, what exactly does the person behind the scenes want to do?
She felt some pain in her head, so she held her head and half closed her eyes. Mo Xiang hurried forward and massaged her solar plexus.
"Princess, you should have a good rest. It's been a long time since you had a good night's sleep."
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