When talking about Chen Ping's release, Shen Zhixiu didn't have much emotion.
Instead, he explained, "The investigation into the Arms Administration is almost complete, and Chen Ping has been cleared of suspicion."
"To the emperor, his dirty deeds in private are not a big deal."
"I heard that the Concubine Chen was nearly murdered yesterday. She cried to the Emperor and complained that she had no one to trust. The Emperor hurried back to comfort her after leaving court. In the end, it was only when Li Chaoyun mentioned Chen Ping that the Concubine Chen finally smiled."
Shen Zhixiu didn't care whether Chen Ping was imprisoned or sent to the palace as a guard. The last time he set up a trap, it was just to alert the enemy and investigate the prince's people in the military equipment bureau.
Su Qingyu thought of Jiang Ziyan's methods of ascending to power and felt a little ashamed. "What is she? A substitute for the late queen?"
Shen Zhixiu laughed sarcastically, "She knows it well, but she is willing to be the late queen's substitute. Humiliation is nothing to her. For her, grace is the real thing."
"The Emperor knew it well, and he made up for his guilt towards the late Queen on her."
"One of them is willing to fight, the other is willing to be beaten. The Marquis of Loyalty has been so upset these days that he can hardly eat, but what can he do? The emperor favors a woman, and it is not right for the court officials to interfere."
They both changed into their casual clothes and sat down beside the small couch. Zhenzhu came in with tea and then respectfully withdrew.
Su Qingyu snorted and said, "Let alone the Marquis of Loyalty, if the late Queen knew about this, she would probably be disgusted too."
Su Qingyu felt angry for the late queen when she thought of Jiang Ziyan having a face similar to the late queen and imitating the late queen's tone of voice and expression to compete for favor.
Imagine if one day she passed away first, and Shen Zhixiu acted particularly affectionately outside. Then suddenly one day, he took in a concubine who looked very similar to her. She would be afraid of becoming a ghost and wanting to crawl out and seek justice.
It is obvious that he is moved by beauty, but he still uses the guise of deep affection to cover up his shame.
Su Qingyu felt like something was stuck in her throat, and she felt so sick that she almost vomited. She pressed her hand, holding the handkerchief, against her chest, her face grim.
Shen Zhixiu was puzzled and asked softly, "What are you thinking about? Why do you look even angrier than the Marquis of Loyalty?"
Su Qingyu blurted out subconsciously: "If one day I die first, you can take a concubine, but don't use the pretense of deep affection for me."
After he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong. When he looked up again, he saw that Shen Zhixiu's face had darkened.
"Su Qingyu, can you say it again?"
From the time they met to the time they got married, this was the first time Shen Zhixiu spoke to her in such a harsh tone.
Under normal circumstances, Su Qingyu would have just explained a few words and the matter would have been over.
But today, Su Qingyu didn't know what was wrong. She felt inexplicably wronged. His shouting made her even more unbearable.
"What's wrong with me saying it again? Why are you shouting? Shen Zhixiu, I think you'll take a concubine before I die."
Shen Zhixiu froze there, his eyes red with anger.
What kind of concubine did he take?
Is he taking a concubine for fun because he has nothing better to do?
If someone else said this, he would just treat it as a joke. But when Su Qingyu said it, he couldn't accept it.
They had been married for over a year. Didn't she know who he was? He thought there was trust and tacit understanding between them, but it turned out to be all wishful thinking on his part.
Su Qingyu didn't know what was wrong. She was clearly speaking up for the late queen, but she couldn't control her grievance.
She tried hard to hold back the tears in her eyes, not wanting to cry in front of Shen Zhixiu.
Shen Zhixiu wanted to say something else, but was afraid that his cold tone would hurt her.
Remembering that Yang Wenshi had said he wanted to discuss something with him, he stood up and left, intending to wait until she calmed down before discussing the matter.
But in Su Qingyu's opinion, Shen Zhixiu ran out of the door because he felt guilty.
The moment the door was closed, Su Qingyu's tears began to fall, and she couldn't stop them.
Pearl and Feicui, who were guarding outside, saw Shen Zhixiu leave and hurriedly pushed the door open to come in. They both had just heard the sound and their faces were solemn at the moment.
The Third Master and his wife have never had a quarrel before, what happened today?
When the two entered, Su Qingyu was lying on the small couch, hugging the large pillow. The satin of the large pillow was soaked with tears, and Pearl and Feicui's faces turned pale with fear.
Both of them have followed her for many years, but have never seen her like this.
Especially in the past two or three years, even if the lady was bullied, she would fight back with a cold face and never shed a tear.
Pearl, who is usually lively and outgoing, didn't dare to speak at this moment.
Feicui walked up to Su Qingyu and asked carefully, "Did Madam have a fight with the Third Master?"
Su Qingyu sniffed, took the cotton towel handed to her by Zhenzhu and wiped her face.
Feicui asked again, "Why are you arguing so fiercely? I heard about the topic of concubine or not, could it be..."
Could it be that the Third Master wants to take a concubine? If that is the case, the Madam's reaction is normal.
Su Qingyu cried for a while, and the depression in her heart seemed to be relieved a lot. Then she told them about the conversation they had just had, and Feicui and Zhenzhu were stunned.
After a while, Feicui spoke cautiously, "Madam, haven't you had enough rest recently, so you're a little anxious and worried? You left first, and it was the Third Master who took a concubine. How could the Third Master not be angry?"
Su Qingyu raised her reddened eyes and asked quietly, "Do you also think I'm wrong?"
Feicui said hurriedly, "Third Master shouldn't have just left like that, leaving you alone in the room."
Su Qingyu suddenly felt tired and didn't want to think about it anymore. She yawned and said, "I'm sleepy. You guys go out. I'll take a nap."
Pearl and Jade didn't think much of it. Knowing that she was tired from going out today, they made the bed, helped her lie down, lowered the bed curtains, and left.
At this moment, Shen Zhizheng was talking to Yang Wenshi in the study, discussing the border defense this winter.
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