Qin Peng led Liu Shuyan into the courtyard. Liu Shuyan followed behind Qin Peng and said with a smile, "I had a good time drinking with General Wei last night. I wonder if he has returned home today?"

When Qin Peng heard this, he felt something was wrong. Could it be that this man was here to seek revenge on Wei Yan?

She said calmly, "My uncle is probably out. Is Master Liu here to see my uncle or me?"

"Of course I'm looking for His Highness," Liu Shuyan and Qin Peng entered the room. They sat on their own side. Qin Peng personally poured tea for Liu Shuyan. Liu Shuyan lowered his head and took it. After thanking him, he said respectfully, "I came to look for His Highness mainly to explain something. I am not Qin Shuhuai's man."

Qin Peng said nothing.

Now she had a kind of "the whole world belongs to Qin Shuhuai" disease. She poured herself some tea and listened to Liu Shuyan continue: "To be honest, the Regent King would recommend me, which was beyond my expectation. In fact, I didn't know that I was recommended by the Regent King until yesterday morning. I guessed that the princess must be suspicious of me now, so I came to explain it. I hope the princess knows that the Liu family is loyal to your majesty and has no second thoughts."

Qin Peng nodded, but then he realized Qin Shuhuai's trick.

Qin Shuhuai recommended Liu Shuyan, which planted a seed of doubt in Qin Peng's heart. Especially after he knew that Wang Ke was Qin Shuhuai's man, this seed would grow vigorously.

If even his own people are not his own people, how trustworthy is Liu Shuyan recommended by Qin Shuhuai?

The royal family now has two major supporters in the army. The one far away is Wei Yan at the border, and the one nearby is Liu Shuyan of the South City Army. Qin Shuhuai easily alienated such an important figure as Liu Shuyan just by competing for the position of Taifu.

After Qin Peng figured it out, he wanted to applaud Qin Shuhuai.

After working in the court for so many years, Qin Shuhuai has indeed become an old hand. However, in Qin Shuhuai's eyes, she is indeed a little naive in politics after having died for so many years and crawling back to her former self.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it. After all, she had only stayed in the harem before her death. She did not take the position of the eldest princess of Zhenguo, and she did not even see how Zhao Yu ascended the throne.

Although the harem and the front court are connected, they are different after all.

Qin Peng was thinking about Qin Shuhuai's idea. Liu Shuyan lowered his head and drank a sip of tea, waiting quietly for Qin Peng's response.

After a long time, Qin Peng raised his head and said gently: "I am very pleased that General Liu is willing to tell me this. I know what General Liu means, and I have no doubt about the loyalty of the Liu family."

Liu Shuyan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "I'm glad that you understand, Princess. I came here today just for this matter. Now that you have made it clear, I will go back first."

"I have another question," Qin Peng blinked and asked curiously, "I heard that General Liu and the Regent had a fight. Why was it?"

After hearing this, Liu Shuyan's face froze. He was obviously unwilling to answer, but both parties knew that if he didn't explain this matter clearly, it would mean that he had concealed part of his relationship with Qin Shuhuai. Liu Shuyan took a deep breath and finally answered: "I just think it's a pity for Miss Dong."

Qin Peng was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ask: "Are you going there to fight for Dong Wanyi?"

"I once read a policy paper written by Miss Dong," Liu Shuyan said with regret in his eyes, "I thought she was my soulmate, but because she was already married, there was nothing I could do according to worldly principles. Who would have known that Miss Dong would die in such an unclear way in the end..."

"It's unclear?" Qin Peng finally found someone who knew about Dong Wanyi's death: "Do you think Miss Dong didn't die of illness?"

Liu Shuyan's face turned cold and he nodded slowly.

"she……"

"Princess," Liu Shuyan interrupted Qin Peng's words, "At this point, Your Highness should understand the relationship between me and the Regent King. There is no need to understand the rest. This is what I mean," Liu Shuyan raised his eyes to look at Qin Peng, with a cold look in his eyes, "Does Your Highness understand?"

Qin Peng saw Liu Shuyan's warning.

This is a very proud person.

Even though he called himself a subordinate and expressed his loyalty, he had a clear sense of territory. His attacks were indiscriminate and anyone who crossed the line he drew would not be allowed.

Qin Peng stared at him quietly. After a long while, she slowly smiled and said, "I understand."

Liu Shuyan bowed, turned and left.

After Liu Shuyan left, Bai Zhi came in anxiously: "I heard that you temporarily replaced Wang Ke, why?"

Qin Peng closed his eyes and said slowly: "He is Qin Shuhuai's man."

"Qin Shuhuai?" Bai Zhi was stunned for a moment, then responded: "How do you know?"

Qin Peng didn't say anything. She couldn't tell Bai Zhi because she and Qin Shuhuai were the ones who rescued Wang He.

Qin Peng was silent, and Bai Zhi knew that she didn't want to talk. Bai Zhi felt a little sad, turned her head away, concealed her emotions and said, "What should we do now?"

"Liu Shuyan is not his man, that's enough."

"How do you know he's not his?"

"I believe in myself." Qin Peng opened his eyes and looked at Bai Zhi with a serious expression: "Just like I can trust you unconditionally, I can also trust him unconditionally."

Bai Zhi was looked at with that expression, and for some reason, she felt as if she had returned to that person's side.

She felt her eyes turn red, but she still had to pretend to be calm: "You will kill yourself if you do this."

"I am not afraid of death."

She has died three times, what else is she afraid of?

Bai Zhi didn't say anything else. After a long while, she finally said, "It's up to you."

Bai Zhi was about to go out when Qin Peng suddenly stopped her and said, "Go find two people for me."

"Um?"

"Find a case where a husband killed his wife."

"What do you want this for?"

"I have my uses."

With this, Bai Zhi couldn't ask any more questions and could only nod. Then she remembered something else: "Oh, I'll take a leave in two days, maybe for a few days."

"Hmm?" Qin Peng looked up, wondering why Bai Zhi had asked for leave. Bai Zhi said calmly, "It's the anniversary of the death of the Princess of Zhen State. I want to go back and see her."

When Qin Peng heard that Bai Zhi was going back, he subconsciously wanted Bai Zhi to take a letter to Zhao Yu, but before he could say anything, Bai Zhi immediately said, "Don't worry, I'm just going to the border to pay my respects, and I won't really go back to Beiyan. If people find out that I went to Beiyan as your maid, you'll be finished."

These words completely wiped out Qin Peng's thoughts. She said "oh" expressionlessly. After Bai Zhi left, she vaguely remembered that her death anniversary was approaching.

She actually doesn't remember when she died, but everyone remembers it.

She couldn't tell whether she should be happy or sad. She could only sit in the chair silently and start to ponder a serious question - she was obviously alive and well, so why was everyone worshipping her?

This question was so confusing and sad that she felt sad just thinking about it.

Two days later, Bai Zhi passed away. Qin Peng actually didn't know the specific date of Bai Zhi's death until Qin Shuhuai went to court wearing a white headband.

That morning, Qin Shuhuai did not wear a crown, but just tied his hair with a white headband. He looked less dignified and majestic than usual, and instead looked a little cold and haggard.

Qin Peng was stunned when he saw him walk into the hall. He turned around and said to Liu Shuyan, who was attending the court with the title of Grand Tutor, "The Regent Prince doesn't wear a crown when attending court. I'm afraid it's not good, right?"

"This is a special permission from the late emperor." Liu Shuyan lowered his voice and whispered, "Today is the anniversary of the death of the regent prince's first wife. The late emperor, thinking of his deep love for him, specially allowed him to attend court without a crown on this day."

Qin Peng was somewhat surprised and asked in disbelief, "The wife you are talking about is Zhao Peng?"

Liu Shuyan nodded, his expression showing respect: "The friendship between the Prince Regent and Princess Yuyang is known to all the civil and military officials in the court."

Qin Peng didn't say anything, she felt a little resentful.

hypocrisy.

affectation.

Qin Peng matched Qin Shuhuai with countless bad words in his heart, and then he became curious. Why did Qin Shuhuai give himself such a loving character? What was he going to do?

With such curiosity, Qin Peng quietly followed Qin Shuhuai out after the court session. However, Qin Shuhuai was very wary, and after several twists and turns, Qin Peng was left behind.

Qin Peng was somewhat helpless and could only find some food by himself. Taking advantage of the rare time when he was alone, he walked around a bit and then sat in the private room of the plain-decorated pavilion to pick out things.

Not long after, she suddenly heard a familiar voice. Although the voice was much softer and calmer, Qin Peng still recognized it as Qin Shuhuai!

He named several cosmetics and lipsticks, all of which were the colors Qin Peng liked when she was Zhao Peng. She hid in the inner room, listening to Qin Shuhuai talking, feeling nervous and excited. She was determined not to lose him this time, so she suppressed herself and stayed hidden.

The clerk outside seemed to be very familiar with Qin Shuhuai's appearance, but had no idea of ​​his true identity. He even joked, "There are many new styles in the store. After so many years, you have only sold these few colors. Aren't you tired of it, Madam?"

"Not tired of it," Qin Shuhuai said softly, as if he were a gentleman who was really buying rouge and powder for his wife: "She is the kind of person who is too lazy to change what she likes."

"That's good," the clerk said with a smile, "You don't have to worry about your wife falling in love with someone else!"

"Yes," Qin Shuhuai's voice seemed to be filled with joy: "She has only loved me in her life."

It's not because she is not unfaithful, but because her life has already come to an end.