When Wen Zhixuan marries the princess, he must go to the princess's residence to pay respects to heaven and earth. No matter how much the emperor trusts him, he would never allow his daughter to suffer any injustice.
This was the perfect opportunity for Jiang Shuman to escape.
In recent years, Wen Zhixuan has not allowed her to go out, but she is allowed to move around freely in the mansion. She knows every nook and cranny clearly.
Those who guarded her knew Wen Zhixuan's feelings for her, so they were naturally respectful and polite. During her time imprisoned, she learned to disguise herself with makeup.
Unless you're a very close friend or relative, it's difficult to recognize them immediately.
The maidservant serving her was knocked unconscious by her using silver needles.
Although she lost her martial arts skills, she didn't forget the theoretical knowledge she had learned before, such as human anatomy and acupoints.
Quickly change your clothes and walk out openly and honestly.
She changed her makeup three times along the way, successfully deceiving everyone. Because no one would pay special attention to a maid.
But despite all her calculations, she never expected that Wen Zhixuan would not spend his wedding night with his new wife and would actually run back!
He is a Taoist practitioner, and he has many methods of tracking.
Without using eyes, relying solely on breath.
Jiang Shuman hadn't gone far when he found her.
For the first time, the gentle and refined man turned cold, grabbed her hand, threw her onto the couch, and looked down at her.
Why did you run away? Haven't I treated you well?
Since things have come to a head, Jiang Shuman is no longer pretending.
She sneered, "You call it good to keep me locked up like a canary? Wen Zhixuan, what do you take me for, your kept man?"
Wen Zhixuan was taken aback.
“I didn’t think that way.” His tone softened considerably as he said, “You’re not capable of protecting yourself right now, it would be very dangerous for you to go out like this.”
Jiang Shuman sneered.
She sat upright, her pride undiminished even in her current state of destitution, just as she had when she was in the brothel. No matter how others insulted, mocked, or ridiculed her, she would neither commit suicide out of shame nor impulsively fight back.
She refused to accept her fate; she wanted to survive first.
What Wen Zhixuan admired most about her was her indomitable spirit and resilience; no matter what situation she fell into, she would never bend her spine.
Some people are valued for their birth, while others are valued for their brilliant souls.
"I've heard that the Imperial Advisor once slew a tiger demon in the hunting grounds, saving His Majesty from danger, and thus gained his current position. So, may I ask, how does one save oneself when a lamb is led into the tiger's den?"
Wen Zhixuan's face was very pale.
But he suppressed his temper and said, "You are not a sheep, and I am not a tiger. I don't want to lock you up; I just want to protect you better."
Jiang Shuman said, "I'm not stupid. There's no need for such high-sounding words."
Wen Zhixuan remained silent for a moment.
Jiang Shuman briefly put away her sharp tongue and said very seriously, "I saved you once, and you protected me. In a way, I owe you more. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you, but definitely not in this way."
Wen Zhixuan clenched his fists behind his back and suddenly said, "You're still thinking about Lu Yanhe?"
Jiang Shuman was caught off guard by the name, her thoughts were immediately disrupted, and she was stunned for a moment.
Wen Zhixuan mistakenly thought that she still had feelings for Lu Yan and Yu Qing, and his tone became even colder.
"There's something I forgot to tell you. Your fiancé, Lu Yanhe, the second young master of the Lu family, got married last year. You know his wife very well; she's your cousin, Shen Zhixian."
He said this with a vengeful mindset, deliberately trying to provoke Jiang Shuman.
Jiang Shuman was indeed greatly affected.
Jiang Sixian conspired with outsiders to bring about the downfall of the entire Jiang family, with some dying, some fleeing, and some hiding. In the end, the truth came to light, but the Shen family was not implicated.
Only a handful of people died, and this earth-shattering case was covered up.
How ironic!
Lu Yanhe can fall in love with anyone, but he can never fall in love with Shen Zhixian!
Jiang Shuman felt a chill run through her body, and she wished she could tear that despicable couple to pieces.
Wen Zhixuan felt a little regretful.
He stepped forward, placed his hand on her shoulder, and gently comforted her, "I will treat you well from now on..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Shuman suddenly stood up, avoiding his touch, and said coldly, "The one the Imperial Advisor should treat well is the First Princess."
She was close to the eldest princess, and seeing Wen Zhixuan's affectionate look made her feel disgusted.
These words thoroughly enraged Wen Zhixuan.
He strode forward, turned Jiang Shuman's shoulders, and pinned her against the bedpost.
"Only today did I realize that you have no heart."
He was still wearing his wedding clothes and smelled of alcohol. Jiang Shuman felt nauseous and slapped him across the face.
"You're shameless!"
Wen Zhixuan's head was knocked to the side by the blow, but the storm in his eyes gradually subsided.
He smiled.
Do you know what true shamelessness is?
A chill ran down her spine, and Jiang Shuman shivered inexplicably. The next second, Wen Zhixuan pressed her down onto the bed.
Jiang Shuman struggled frantically.
"Let me go, you beast..."
Wen Zhixuan had always treated her with courtesy and never overstepped his bounds. For three years, no matter what he did, he couldn't melt this woman's heart.
Then why does he still endure it?
Jiang Shuman finally got scared and begged for mercy while crying.
"No, please..."
Wen Zhixuan hesitated for a moment, but he didn't stop.
He gently kissed away her tears and murmured, "Manman, don't leave me. I will be good to you for the rest of my life."
This was the first time he had called her that.
Today is his wedding day. Although the ceremony is being held at the Princess's residence, the Wen family mansion is decorated with "double happiness" characters everywhere. It's just a pity there's no nuptial wine.
"In the future, I will definitely make it up to you with the grandest wedding ever."
Jiang Shuman turned a deaf ear; she only felt hatred.
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