Chapter 20 When I was meeting him privately, he came to search the room
But Shen Junheng doesn't find it romantic, nor does he feel moved.
She knew He Pingzhi would wait outside the mansion simply because he didn't want her father to be even more angry with him. He didn't go to eat because he was afraid that if Shen Junheng happened to come out when he left, wouldn't his wait be in vain? As for asking the servants to buy food for him, eating secretly in the carriage was already undignified. If others saw him, they would definitely laugh at him for not being invited in to eat at the door of the Shen Mansion.
"Shen Junheng, do you have a heart? I waited for you outside the door for a whole day, and you actually laughed at me?" He Pingzhi's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and anger was evident in his eyes.
Shen Junheng tilted his head, smiled slightly, and said gently: "Then I'll take you to a restaurant to eat delicious food?"
He Pingzhi was slightly stunned, the anger in his eyes disappeared instantly, and he said "hmm" softly.
The carriage drove slowly along the street and soon stopped in front of Fengyang Restaurant.
As soon as the waiter at the restaurant saw Shen Junheng and He Pingzhi getting off the carriage, he greeted them warmly: "Dear guests, please come in!"
Shen Junheng and He Pingzhi went to the restaurant together and found a seat by the window.
The waiter was quite considerate. He glanced at the two of them, then bowed and respectfully handed the menu to Shen Junheng, and enthusiastically introduced the specialties of the restaurant.
"Do you have any dietary restrictions? Can you eat spicy food?" Shen Junheng asked.
He Pingzhi replied: "No, just keep an eye on it."
Shen Junheng glanced at the menu casually and said, "Bring out a portion of each of your restaurant's signature dishes."
"Okay! Please wait a moment, my two distinguished guests." The waiter bowed with a smile and went to the kitchen.
Shen Junheng stood up suddenly and said to He Pingzhi, "I'll treat you to this meal. I'll go settle the bill and leave. You can enjoy your meal here."
He Pingzhi frowned and looked up at her: "Are you leaving?"
"I have already had my meal at the Shen residence. Why, do you want me to stay and eat with you?" Shen Junheng glanced at him with a smile.
"No need." He Pingzhi looked a little unnatural and looked away from her.
Shen Junheng returned to He Mansion first.
She returned to the room, closed the door, and just as she sat on the bed, she saw a handsome man standing behind the door.
She looked surprised and whispered, "This mansion is full of Xiao Linghe's people. Aren't you afraid of being discovered?"
Xiao Lingyu walked towards her and sat down beside the bed. She immediately moved to the side.
He looked at her with a slightly sad look in his eyes: "I can't care less. I'm about to go to Qiuci. Before I leave, I want to see you."
Shen Junheng said calmly: "You have seen it, let's go."
Xiao Lingyu laughed: "I'm going to Qiuci now. I don't know when we'll meet again. I want to see you more."
"You'd better leave quickly. If you are discovered, you will kill me." Shen Junheng looked serious.
Although Shen Junheng doesn't dislike Xiao Lingyu so far, he doesn't want him to appear in his room like this.
Even if he didn't overstep the line, once he was discovered, not only would her reputation be ruined, but all her efforts to get the Shen family to distance themselves from him would be in vain.
"I'll just say a few words and then leave, okay?" Xiao Lingyu looked at her eagerly, pleading. The dignified prince, humbled before her like a puppy hoping for a pat on the head.
"Not interested." Shen Junheng still had an indifferent expression on her face, and warned him with her eyes that if he didn't leave, she would be rude.
"I promoted Shen Bizhu." Xiao Lingyu continued, unwilling to give up. "She came back from the Shen Mansion with tears in her eyes. I saw the letter of severance written by Chen Xiu to her. Was it your idea to sever the engagement with Shen Bizhu?"
"Yes." Shen Junheng's expression eased a little, and he did not order him to leave again.
She just wanted to know what happened to Shen Bizhu after she returned to the East Palace, but Xiao Lingyu thought she was unhappy because she heard that he promoted Shen Bizhu.
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "Do you mind?"
Shen Junheng rolled his eyes at him: "You know that as long as she can be with you, any position is the same. So what if you make her the Crown Princess? Can you respond to her deep affection?"
Xiao Lingyu's promotion to Shen Biju's position was obviously done for the emperor to see, to show that he had given up his delusion about Shen Junheng.
Although Shen Junheng felt a little sorry for Shen Bizhu, she was helpless. She could not persuade her not to be so devoted, nor could she force Xiao Lingyu to fall in love with her.
"Ah Heng, you don't have to be so blunt every time." Xiao Lingyu sighed softly, "I will report Chen Xiu tomorrow, accusing him of bullying his adopted daughter and breaking off relations without reason. But don't worry, as the saying goes, even an incorrupt official cannot judge family affairs. Father will not punish Chen Xiu for this."
Shen Junheng didn't take it seriously, but instead praised him, "Your Highness is wise. This move not only protects Bizhu, but also demonstrates that you have no personal relationship with my father. Perhaps it can actually alleviate some of the emperor's dissatisfaction with you."
"I would rather you scold me." Xiao Lingyu looked at her lonely and concerned, and couldn't help but stretch out his hand towards her cheek.
Shen Junheng subconsciously slapped his hand away: "What are you doing?"
"I want to see the injuries on your face."
"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
"It's on your face, and I think you're the only one in the world who doesn't think it's a big deal. Do you know how much it hurts me to see it?"
After Xiao Lingyu expressed his concern for the wound on her face, he continued to express his reluctance and longing for Shen Junheng. Shen Junheng didn't want to hear any more of this, and his eyes remained firm as if he was about to become an immortal.
She didn't understand. Wasn't he gone yet? Wasn't it too early to say she missed him?
So she coldly ordered him to leave.
But just when Xiao Lingyu finally decided to leave, Shen Junheng heard rustling footsteps and voices coming from outside the house.
Shen Junheng frowned immediately. Oh no, He Pingzhi is back.
Xiao Lingyu hid under the bed without saying a word.
Shen Junheng quickly half-lay down on the bed, picked up a book and pretended to read it.
With a "bang", the door was roughly pushed open and He Pingzhi strode in, reeking strongly of alcohol, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if filled with anger.
"Who allowed to break in?" Shen Junheng put down the book, looking annoyed.
He Pingzhi said nothing, walked straight to the bed, lifted the quilt, and searched the bed with his eyes.
"How dare you!" Shen Junheng slapped He Pingzhi hard on the face and said angrily, "He Pingzhi, what are you doing?"
He actually didn't dodge the slap. Shen Junheng was a little surprised. He thought it was because he drank too much and was a little slow.
He Pingzhi's eyes fell on her like a knife, and he said coldly: "The guard said that there was a suspected thief breaking into the mansion. I came to search."
"Thief, what kind of thief wants to search my bed? He Pingzhi, what do you mean? If you are drunk, go to the toilet, don't come here to make trouble!" Shen Junheng's eyes also became like ice.
"I'm very clear-headed! This concerns the safety of the entire family, so I must be cautious." He Pingzhi said, and stood up to check elsewhere in her room.
"He Pingzhi, you dare to search my room. Do you want everyone in the mansion to think I'm cheating? I'm the daughter of the Minister of the Central Secretariat. How can you throw dirty water on me?" Shen Junheng walked up to him and stopped him, saying calmly, "He Pingzhi, if you insist on searching, you'll really offend me! Think it over carefully!"
He Pingzhi paused, sneered, reached out and pinched her chin, leaned over slightly, and brought his dark face close to her white face: "Shen Junheng, you have never been afraid of offending me, so why would I be afraid of you? Are you stopping me because you feel guilty?"
"That's different! A woman's reputation is more important than her life!" Shen Junheng tried to pry his hands apart, but his grip was as strong as an ox and he couldn't budge. She gritted her teeth and said coldly, "If you want to force me to death, I will definitely drag you down with me before I die!"
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