Li Chaoyun understood and felt relieved knowing that Chen was also prepared to eradicate the problem completely.
The dead are the best at keeping secrets, and she would not hesitate to take action against such people.
Naturally, the news that Mr. Qian was coming to see Chen could not be hidden from Su Qingyu.
At this time, in the west courtyard of the Shen family, the tune of "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix" slowly flowed out along the strings.
The starlight sprinkled on the roof, and the green tiles looked like they were covered with a layer of gauze.
Pearl sat on the stone steps at the door, her head propped up by her hands, and murmured, "This music is getting better and better."
Feicui recalled the scene when the two masters first practiced playing the piano together, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch twice. Compared with that time, the tunes now were like the sound of nature.
In the main room, Su Qingyu and Shen Zhixiu sat close together. Their hands danced and twirled on the strings, their movements distinct but harmonious.
After playing the last note, a smile appeared on Su Qingyu's lips.
"You played the piano well today. I feel relieved now. I'm not worried about the virtuous concubine asking questions later."
Ever since she lied last time, Su Qingyu has been dragging Shen Zhixiu to practice piano skills, fearing that she would be questioned by the virtuous concubine before she could finish the practice.
She was particularly satisfied with the song she played today, and the two of them cooperated with each other and reached a tacit understanding.
Su Qingyu was so complacent that she didn't notice that Shen Zhixiu's face had fallen.
"So Madam is trying to please the virtuous Consort. I thought it was to spice up the bedroom."
"These days, Madam, playing the piano with me in such a passionate way, is that all fake?"
In fact, he knew that Su Qingyu practiced the piano because of Concubine Xian, but these days, every time they practiced the piano, they felt a sense of telepathy, so Shen Zhixiu deliberately avoided thinking about Concubine Xian.
When Su Qingyu mentioned it again at this time, he felt that the relationship between husband and wife had been desecrated by the virtuous concubine.
Su Qingyu came back to her senses and turned to look at him. Seeing that the corners of his lips were tense, he carefully recalled what he had just said, as if he understood what Shen Zhixiu meant.
"Third Master, you misunderstood. It was indeed because of the virtuous concubine at the beginning, but later it became to play the piano with Third Master."
"Of course my affection for Master San is genuine. I can't fake it. Master San, please don't wrongly accuse me."
What she said just now was indeed a bit disappointing and probably affected his mood, so she didn't mind coaxing him.
Shen Zhixiu snorted, and the corners of his tightly clenched lips trembled twice.
Then he pretended to be serious and said, "Then I will forgive you if you promise me one thing, Madam."
Su Qingyu didn't expect him to put forward conditions, so she said, "Third Master, please tell me what the conditions are."
Shen Zhixiu raised his eyes, a triumphant smile in his eyes, and whispered a few words into Su Qingyu's ear.
There is not a single serious word in these two sentences.
Before he could finish, he heard Su Qingyu say with shame and anger, "Shen Zhixiu..."
This was the first time Su Qingyu called him by his full name, and in a scolding tone.
Shen Zhixiu held her face in his hands, "Qingqing, what did you call me?"
Su Qingyu was still furious. "Calling you Shen Zhixiu, what? Is that insulting your title of Third Master Shen? I'd rather call you Shen Zhixiu, Shen Zhixiu..."
Shen Zhixiu held her face and kissed her, "Call me like that from now on. I like to hear it."
While Su Qingyu was being kissed by him, she did not forget to glare at him.
The two of them played the piano until they were sweating. After a long while, Shen Zhixiu finally let them go and said, "I'm going to take a shower first."
After Shen Zhixiu went in to take a bath, Su Qingyu touched her already red cheeks. Feeling dry in the mouth, she asked someone to bring in some tea.
Not long after, Zhenzhu came in with tea and whispered to Su Qingyu, "Madam, Mr. Qian went to see the eldest lady. When he came out, he looked much more relaxed."
"A quarter of an hour after Mr. Qian came out, the princess also came out."
"The maidservant beside the princess just left the house in a hurry."
Su Qingyu thought for a moment and instructed, "Mr. Qian's son is imprisoned in the Ministry of War. Find someone to keep a close eye on him."
"When his son is released, please let me know in time."
In his previous life, the night Mr. Qian’s son returned home, the entire Qian family was burned down by fire.
The time she went to see Mr. Qian must have been after his son was released and before their family was killed.
As they were talking, Shen Zhixiu came out from the bathroom at the back, wearing light-colored pajamas and with water dripping from his forehead.
Seeing this, Zhenzhu hurriedly lowered her head and retreated, while Su Qingyu stood up, picked up a cotton towel, and wiped the water stains on Shen Zhixiu's forehead.
"Madam, you agreed to everything I just said, right? It's time to take a bath."
Su Qingyu thought of what he had just said and her face flushed again. She glared at him and got up to go to the back to take a shower.
I thought Shen Zhixiu was just talking, but when Su Qingyu finished her shower and got into bed, I realized he wasn't just talking.
"Third Master..."
"What did you call me?"
"Shen Zhixiu."
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The next day, after Shen Zhixiu went to court in high spirits, Su Qingyu got up, holding her waist and cursing Shen Zhixiu.
How could she have thought he was gentle and docile, a gentleman? He was clearly a vicious wolf who only knew how to conquer cities and territories.
After getting up and greeting the old lady and having breakfast, Su Qingyu lay down on the small couch and fell asleep.
When Zhenzhu came in, she wanted to say that Mr. Qian's son had been released, but seeing that Su Qingyu was asleep, she couldn't bear to wake her up.
She heard clearly the noise in the room yesterday. The lady almost didn't sleep all night.
But Mr. Qian's wife had given him many warnings about the matter, and Zhenzhu was afraid that something might go wrong.
He stepped forward and gently touched Su Qingyu's arm, "Madam, there is news from the Ministry of War Prison."
Su Qingyu opened her eyes, was helped to sit up by Zhenzhu, and drank some cold tea to wake herself up.
"Tell me, what's wrong?"
Zhenzhu whispered, "Mr. Qian's son has been released and has returned home. I sent someone to check, and I heard that people are coming in and out of the Qian family mansion, and it's very busy."
Su Qingyu thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Change your clothes. I'm leaving the house."
She had to go meet Mr. Qian. If her guess was correct, Mr. Qian might want to move his family. He thought that by leaving the capital, he could get away from all the troubles.
But how could Chen let him leave with all these evidence? Dead people are the most reliable.
In the innermost house of Maozi Hutong in Dongcheng District, Mr. Qian was loading things into the carriage.
After welcoming his son home in the morning, he had been preparing for the move. The dozen or so people in the family were busy running in and out.
I saw that the big items were almost packed, but there were still some scattered personal belongings.
Mrs. Qian kept asking why he was in such a hurry to move. Mr. Qian had no choice but to evade the question, "Your son has gotten into trouble. What if someone comes looking for revenge? It's better to move and save yourself the trouble."
As the couple was talking, someone suddenly knocked on the door. Mr. Qian's hands trembled with fear, and he told everyone to go inside before he went to open the door alone.
There was a dirty little beggar at the door. When he saw him come out, he handed him an envelope and ran away.
Mr. Qian took the envelope and opened it. The contents inside shocked him.
He left the house in a hurry without even having time to explain to his family.
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