Chapter 71
Wen Xin shook her head with tears in her eyes, "No one has ever been so kind to me."
She was always told what to do, she had no right to refuse, and nobody cared that she was a person.
This was the first time someone had defended her at any cost, as if he could defy the world with just a word from her.
A tear slid down Wen Xin's cheek and landed in Emperor Cheng Yuan's palm.
She looked at him and said, "Thank you."
Emperor Chengyuan stroked her hair, "Silly girl."
Regarding the divorce, Emperor Chengyuan did not press her for a definite answer.
Once he has arranged everything and ensured she is not subjected to any attacks, she will fall into his hands without any worries.
Seeing the indulgence in his eyes, Wen Xin was even more moved, and also felt a little guilty for not being able to respond to his feelings decisively.
Therefore, whenever he held her in his arms and touched her, Wen Xin would always let him do as he pleased, as long as he didn't cross the line.
Your Majesty the Emperor: What a pleasant surprise!
She's all sweet talk and no action; she's definitely a pushover.
He seems to have found a good way to trick the soft-hearted girl.
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Before she knew it, Wen Xin had been staying at Peach Blossom Manor for more than half a month.
These days have been the happiest and most carefree she has had in years.
She didn't have to brave the cold wind to pay her respects early in the morning, no one found fault with her, no one punished her at the drop of a hat, and no one dared to ridicule or mock her without restraint.
Every day, people surround her, chatting and laughing, praising her enthusiastically. Whatever she wants to do, everyone agrees and supports her unconditionally.
Emperor Chengyuan was very busy, but no matter how busy he was, he would come to see her every day and bring her novel little gifts, so that she would be surprised every day.
Wen Xin could sense that he was indulging her without any limits, creating an absolutely safe and warm environment for her, and slowly cultivating her self-confidence so that she could get rid of the shadows cast on her by the Wen family and the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion over the years.
Speaking of the Xuanwu Marquis's residence, ever since Qingyu and Qinghe made her laugh by turning their misfortune into a good thing, they haven't told Wen Xin anything about them.
The verdict has not yet been handed down; the case is still pending a joint trial by the three judicial authorities. After all, the Marquis of Xuanwu was a meritorious marquis enfeoffed by the founding emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, and he cannot be killed so easily. The proper procedures must still be followed.
Emperor Chengyuan didn't care. He let those ministers do whatever they wanted. The evidence was conclusive, and the emperor wouldn't tolerate it. Only a fool would dare to protect the Marquis of Xuanwu's family.
What's wrong with letting the Marquis of Xuanwu's mansion struggle for a few more days?
It's a good opportunity for them to experience what it's like to live a life of constant uncertainty and despair.
Of course, once someone enters the Eastern Depot's prison, no one can remain unscathed; severe torture is commonplace.
Shangguan Hao and his son, along with all the male members of the Xuanwu Marquis's household, were not spared.
As for the women of the Xuanwu Marquis's household, the Marquis's wife, Lady Dou, was paralyzed in bed. She was only given food and drink by someone every day. As long as she didn't starve to death, that was enough. As for taking care of her...
Haha, that's absolutely impossible!
I heard that Dou Shi is now no different from a lump of rotten meat lying in a cesspool, so disgusting that it makes people want to vomit.
Dou has always prided herself on being a respectable noblewoman and has always liked to flaunt her noble status as the wife of a marquis. Now that she has become a filthy mess, I wonder what her expression is like.
Xiao Lian found out about these things privately from Qing Yu and Qing He.
They all knew that the young lady (madam) was kind-hearted and gentle, so they subconsciously avoided talking about these things in front of her so as not to trouble her.
It was Xiao Jin who overheard and told Wen Xin.
Wen Xin, who was pruning peach blossom branches, paused, looking somewhat speechlessly at the golden butterfly that had landed on a peach blossom and was fluttering its wings. Its two antennae twitched, as if to ask for her praise, "Master, isn't Little Gold amazing?"
Wen Xin swallowed the words, "You should still call me Xiao Ba," and nodded against her will.
Although Little Jin, that silly butterfly, always loves to eavesdrop on other people's conversations, well...
Because it often brought her useful information, she stopped attacking it.
If Xiao Jin knew what its master was thinking, it would definitely clutch its heart and be heartbroken: Master, you're getting a good deal and then acting innocent, you're a complete scoundrel!
However, Wen Xin's eyes flickered slightly.
There is no doubt that the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion has fallen into ruin.
I just didn't expect that without Wen Xin as a stepping stone, Shangguan Hao, the male lead, would be so useless that he couldn't even last a round against Emperor Chengyuan.
Wen Xin only realized now how easy it was for Emperor Chengyuan to deal with Shangguan Hao.
In his past life, he always considered her feelings and refrained from taking action against the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion.
Emperor Chengyuan even relinquished power step by step for her sake, which gave Shangguan Hao the opportunity to wield immense power in the court.
In the end, it came at the cost of the emperor's life.
Wen Xin gave everything for Shangguan Hao, betrayed the person who treated her best, and what did she get in return?
He died without any explanation!
A suffocating feeling welled up in Wen Xin's heart.
Click!
She accidentally cut off the best-blooming peach blossom on the branch, and it fell onto the table, gradually losing its vibrant life.
"What are you thinking about?"
A warm, large hand covered the back of her hand and removed the scissors from her hand.
Emperor Chengyuan sat beside her, his magnetic voice putting her at ease.
Wen Xin turned to look at him, her eyes glistening with tears.
Emperor Cheng Yuan frowned, cupping her face in his hands. "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"
Which idiot is tired of living?
Wen Xin shook her head. "No one bullied me."
"What happened? Hmm? Be good, tell me."
The man gently stroked her fair face with his fingertips, his eyes filled with a soft, gentle light.
Wen Xin bit her lip. "I remembered the nightmare I had last night."
Emperor Chengyuan frowned. She had indeed slept poorly last night, and he had stayed with her for half the night, afraid that she would wake up crying.
His deep voice carried a hint of gentle reassurance, "What nightmare?"
Wen Xin's face turned pale as she thought of something. "I... I dreamt that I was in a very dark and oppressive place, and someone kept forcing me to drink something. It was very painful, and eventually I couldn't breathe anymore."
Emperor Chengyuan's expression changed, and his heart clenched, as if there really was a little girl he had once protected with his life who was ultimately harmed by someone else.
He suddenly hugged her tightly, suppressing the violent killing intent in his heart. He closed his eyes and softened his voice, not wanting to frighten her.
"It's just a nightmare, not real. With me here, who can hurt you?"
Wen Xin gradually relaxed in his arms and nodded obediently.
Emperor Chengyuan chuckled softly, his voice close to her ear, making her cheeks flush.
"Go out for a walk? I'm already a bit silly, what if I stay cooped up in the house all the time and become even sillier?"
Wen Xinqing looked at him with sharp eyes. She was obedient, clean, gentle, and harmless, without the slightest temper, yet Emperor Chengyuan couldn't stand it.
He mimicked her tone and said slowly, "...You're silly, but I don't mind."
Emperor Chengyuan: "Fine, then I'm the fool, okay?"
Wen Xin tilted her head and said innocently, "I didn't say anything."
Emperor Chengyuan choked for a moment, then had no choice but to surrender. He handed her a cloak, put it on her, and personally served this little princess before leading her outside.
Wen Xin smiled, pursing her lips, and slowly lowered her eyes.
Before the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion was completely destroyed, their usefulness had to be squeezed dry.
Just like in her previous life, how Shangguan Hao and the Xuanwu Marquis's Mansion treated her and Emperor Chengyuan.
Emperor Chengyuan liked her to be pure and innocent, so Wen Xin should remain pure and innocent forever.
Hmm, an ex-husband is a good tool to be used.
That's all Shangguan Hao is worth!
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