Xiao Huaijin felt very uncomfortable when he heard this.
Yes, he was indeed hesitant.
He hoped to marry an empress who would be a model of virtue for the nation and who could win the hearts and minds of all, so as not to bring shame to the imperial family.
Therefore, even after learning that he had been with Shen Yunjiao, his first reaction was to reject and reject her.
But deep down, he longed to be with Shen Yunjiao. Even though his reason told him he shouldn't, Xiao Huaijin still let himself get closer to Shen Yunjiao time and time again.
Xiao Huaijin guessed in his heart that his feelings for Shen Yunjiao must have been very deep before, and they had become an instinctive reaction.
But Shen Yunjiao, who claimed to love herself, just gave up on herself so easily?
I shouldn't have said that to her, that I was completely obsessed with him, and that I was clinging to him relentlessly.
How could she back down after just a few cold words from him?
Could it be that her claims of having feelings for him were just empty words?
This made Xiao Huaijin feel very uncomfortable.
Another uncomfortable point is seeing Shen Yunjiao trying to force a smile even though she is clearly very sad.
Xiao Huaijin's eyes flashed, he straightened up, and said coldly, "Since you understand, that's good."
"I have asked all the questions I needed to ask. You have an injury on your foot, so it is not wise for you to return to Qingxin Pavilion. Just rest here for the night, and I will send someone to take you back to the Shen residence tomorrow. It will not be too late to go back after we find the person who deliberately released the stray cat."
Xiao Huaijin believed that the current arrangement was already extremely lenient for Shen Yunjiao, and she could go back to her home to rest after a short rest tomorrow.
Shouldn't one be overjoyed and grateful to oneself at this moment?
But when Xiao Huaijin looked at Shen Yunjiao, he found her expression to be very cold, and she simply replied politely, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After saying that, Shen Yunjiao didn't turn around to look at Xiao Huaijin anymore, and turned her head directly to the inside of the bed.
Xiao Huaijin opened his mouth, but found that he had nothing to say at the moment.
That's settled then.
He has already made his decision.
Just follow your own decision.
Xiao Huaijin lowered his eyes and clenched his fists slightly. If he turned and left now, he could sever his connection with Shen Yunjiao.
He will no longer have to worry about the woman in front of him.
Although Xiao Huaijin thought so, his legs felt like they were filled with lead, and he couldn't move them at all.
The sky was shrouded in mist, and moonlight shone through the window, casting a soft glow on everything inside.
Xiao Huaijin gazed at the woman's jade-like profile under the moonlight, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows on her cheeks.
Only then did he realize that Shen Yunjiao had a beauty mark under her left eye.
A scene flashed through his mind: when Shen Yunjiao was sound asleep, he lay on his side beside her and watched her for a long time, gently kissing her beauty mark before leaving with lingering affection.
Is this a memory from his past?
Xiao Huaijin's eyes flickered, and just as he was about to speak, several urgent knocks sounded at the door.
"Cousin, cousin, are you there?"
Not long after Yan Shiman knocked, the door was quickly opened.
It was Xiao Huaijin who opened the door.
A chilling aura emanated from Xiao Huaijin. Yan Shiman was somewhat confused. He hurriedly tried to squeeze past Xiao Huaijin, saying, "Cousin, is Yun Jiao in the room?"
But Xiao Huaijin frowned, stepped in front of him, and said coldly, "It's already this late. If you're done performing, go back to the palace and rest. Don't cause trouble here."
"Oh dear, cousin, I really have something urgent to discuss with Shen Yunjiao." Yan Shiman was so anxious that he almost stamped his foot. Beifeng, who was behind him, stepped forward, bowed to Xiao Huaijin, and calmly explained, "Reporting to Your Majesty, tonight the Prince of Guangping was drinking with his friends at a restaurant when he suddenly received a message from the manor that the Princess Consort has not woken up since she went to bed this evening."
Yan Shiman quickly added, "Hasn't the Prince of Guangping always been dissatisfied with His Majesty? Now that he has a troop of elite soldiers under his command and is in charge of salt affairs, I was thinking that if Yun Jiao could go and help out, she could also do the Prince a favor. Wouldn't that be great?"
In fact, Yan Shiman had another selfish motive. Wasn't she currently being imprisoned in Qingxin Pavilion by the Empress Dowager? She could take this opportunity to redeem herself and avoid having to return to that desolate, godforsaken place.
Thinking of this, Yan Shiman hurriedly shouted at the top of his lungs, "Yun Jiao, Yun Jiao!"
Xiao Huaijin pressed his temples, a hint of helplessness flickering in his usually cold eyes. He slightly turned his body to let Yan Shiman enter the room.
Shen Yunjiao had just heard the noise outside the door, so she quickly straightened her clothes and got up.
Yan Shiman ran to her side, took her hand, and was about to speak when he saw that Shen Yunjiao's eyes were slightly red, and she seemed to be on the verge of tears.
He paused, glanced at Xiao Huaijin, then turned back to Shen Yunjiao and asked, "Yunjiao, are you alright?"
Shen Yunjiao tried her best to maintain her composure and smiled, "I'm fine, Shi Man, do you need any help?"
Yan Shiman then recounted what she had overheard downstairs to Shen Yunjiao.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yunjiao's expression hardened.
Princess Guangping is pregnant, so her deep sleep is certainly unusual.
Her long eyelashes drooped, and she smiled bitterly, "But I can't go see her now, so I can't really help."
“Why not? You’ve already been brought out by your cousin. He’s the emperor. If he gives the order, who would dare to investigate?” Yan Shiman hurriedly exclaimed.
Xiao Huaijin couldn't stand his shouting and frowned, saying, "It's so noisy, shut up."
Yan Shiman immediately fell silent, his eyes wide open, as if he were accusing Xiao Huaijin.
Xiao Huaijin glanced at Shen Yunjiao indifferently, but a sense of doubt lingered in his heart.
When Shen Yunjiao was recounting how they met, she mentioned that she had saved her.
Xiao Huaijin was still skeptical about her medical expertise at the time.
Now Yan Shiman has actually come to ask Shen Yunjiao to see the Princess of Guangping. Could it be that she really knows medicine?
If that's the case, is the fact that the Heart-Eating Poison in his body was cured related to her?
Xiao Huaijin decided to leave it at that for now and turned to Shen Yunjiao, saying, "Since Shi Man has said so, you should go with him."
After saying that, he casually added, "I'll go too."
"Huh???" Yan Shi thought to himself, "My cousin is of noble status. Is it inappropriate for him to go to a subject's house?"
Moreover, the Prince of Guangping already dislikes His Majesty. Will the two of them start fighting as soon as they meet?
Prince Guangping was known for his volatile temper. He had never been friendly to Emperor Zhaowu and often shouted, "I'd rather have your head or your life." When the palace was attacked, if Prince Guangping hadn't stood in front of the imperial city gate and tried to persuade him, he might have charged in with his sword.
As if reading his mind, Xiao Huaijin coldly replied, "The Prince of Guangping is, after all, my uncle. Why can't I visit him?"
Yan Shiman shrank back and remained silent, but silently gave Beifeng a wink.
Upon receiving the coded message from Yan Shiman, Bei Feng immediately summoned all the guards inside Ziyun Tower, preparing to follow them into the mansion.
“Shen Yunjiao, if you are not absolutely certain, then do not go. This matter is of great importance. You can send someone to the palace to fetch Imperial Physician Jiang.” Xiao Huaijin’s voice was as cold as his expression.
Shen Yunjiao glanced at Xiao Huaijin, her voice low and unreadable, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I am not the kind of person who overestimates myself."
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