Chapter 70 Mother, Your Majesty, I Want to Divorce the Princess [35]
Shen Jingya stared at Si Jinxuan with wide eyes, looking as if she were both afraid and hurt.
She noticed that Si Jinxuan was referring to himself as "this king," something he would never do in front of her normally!
"Brother Xuan, why...why would you think of me like that?"
Seeing that Shen Jingya still wouldn't admit it, Si Jinxuan's expression grew even colder.
"Grand Tutor Lin has already found some clues, and this matter has now been handed over to the Second Prince for investigation."
"If you don't tell me the truth, even if my father comes, he can't protect you!"
Upon hearing that the matter had been handed over to Si Jinye for investigation, Shen Jingya's legs went weak and she almost collapsed to the ground.
Even though she was a young lady from a respectable family, she had heard about Si Jinye's way of doing things.
If you fall into his hands, he won't care whether you're a man or a woman, or what your status is!
Shen Jingya grabbed Si Jinxuan's clothes, her face full of panic: "Brother Xuan! Brother Xuan, you won't abandon me, right?"
"I was just... just too scared... and I was momentarily blinded by greed and did something wrong. By the time I wanted to make amends, it was too late!"
"I did it all for you, Xuan-gege! I'm so afraid of losing you! I'm afraid Mother will really cancel our engagement and make you marry Lin Miaoyi. I can't lose you!"
Shen Jingya spoke while crying.
In the past, if Si Jinxuan saw Shen Jingya crying, he would definitely comfort her with heartache.
But now, he looked at Shen Jingya as if she were a stranger.
Is this still the Shen Jingya he knows?
The Shen Jingya he knew was bright, generous, kind, and gentle.
When did the serene and elegant woman he knew become such a vicious person who could so easily destroy a woman's innocence?!
When Si Jinxuan heard Shen Jingya say it was for him, he was even more unable to understand:
"For me? If you had asked me even once, I would have told you that I have absolutely no feelings for that Miss Lin, and I would never marry her!"
"But you didn't ask me, you just viciously did that kind of thing!"
"Chen Jingya, you have disappointed me greatly!"
Upon hearing Si Jinxuan's words, Shen Jingya just kept crying, saying it was all because she loved him too much.
"Brother Xuan, you'll definitely help me, right? We're already married, I'm your queen now!"
"If this had happened before our marriage, it wouldn't have been a problem, but my biggest worry right now is that it will implicate you."
"It's all my fault... I... I'll go to Father Emperor myself to apologize!"
After saying that, Shen Jingya wiped away her tears and started to walk out.
She had only taken two steps when Si Jinxuan grabbed her arm.
Shen Jingya turned to look at Si Jinxuan, her eyes filled with tears, looking pitiful.
After all, she was the girl he had admired for so many years, and Si Jinxuan still softened his heart.
When he spoke again, his tone was not as cold and hard as before.
"You stay in the palace for now and do nothing. I'll think of something."
Shen Jingya immediately looked moved and wanted to throw herself into Si Jinxuan's arms.
Si Jinxuan, however, pressed against her shoulder and said, "I'll go and find out what my second brother has found out."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Shen Jingya's response.
Watching Si Jinxuan leave without looking back, Shen Jingya's expression changed from being touched to feeling annoyed.
She could sense that Si Jinxuan still blamed her.
Shen Jingya took a deep breath to calm herself.
It's okay, it's okay.
This is just one of the setbacks she encountered as a time-traveling heroine!
She's the female lead, she'll definitely turn bad luck into good!
That's right. Because she was a time traveler, Shen Jingya always thought of herself as the female protagonist of a time travel novel, and Si Jinxuan as her male protagonist.
So everything she's going through now is just a minor setback for her as the female lead!
Thinking this way, Chen Jingya felt much calmer.
Meanwhile, Si Jinxuan's men learned that Si Jinye had found someone to help Shen Jingya.
If those people confess, then Shen Jingya will definitely not be able to escape!
Si Jinxuan's face was ashen, and he immediately went to the palace again.
He went to see Consort Jiang.
Consort Jiang had naturally heard about this matter, so Si Jinxuan didn't need to explain further.
Si Jinxuan said to Consort Jiang, "Mother, I wish to divorce the Princess."
This was the best way he could think of to distance himself from the incident.
How many deeply affectionate people are there in the imperial family?
Si Jinxuan could discard anything that stood in his way of taking that position.
Including calm and elegant.
At worst, I can keep her secretly outside.
When he ascends the throne in the future, he will bring her into the palace and give her the title of concubine.
Si Jinxuan felt that he had already been very loyal and righteous.
Consort Jiang was leisurely sipping her tea, taking a small sip before putting the cup down.
She looked up at her son and said gently, "No."
Si Jinxuan frowned, somewhat puzzled: "Why not? Second Brother has already caught the people. If those people identify the Princess Consort, I will definitely be implicated as well!"
"Today, Father Emperor summoned me to the Imperial Study and gave me a severe scolding."
Consort Jiang looked at Si Jinxuan and said, "Chen Jingya is indeed an insignificant person. It's fine to divorce her."
"But the first thing you do when something happens to her is abandon her."
"If your advisors and ministers who follow you see this, they will inevitably feel a sense of shared sorrow."
"This is not good for you."
Si Jinxuan: "Then should I share the burden with Shen Jingya?"
Consort Jiang nodded: "Yes, you must share the burden with her."
Seeing that Si Jinxuan was somewhat reluctant, Consort Jiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, your mother won't harm you."
“But after this incident, Shen Jingya is definitely not fit to be the Princess Consort of Rui. I will advise your father to demote her to a concubine and choose another suitable princess consort for you.”
In fact, Consort Jiang was also very angry, but she always kept her emotions hidden and was used to using gentleness and dignity to disguise herself.
After listening to Consort Jiang's words, Si Jinxuan finally nodded in agreement.
"Then I will bring Shen Jingya to the palace tomorrow to apologize to my father."
He had barely finished speaking when Consort Jiang said, "Now let Shen Jingya enter the palace to plead guilty."
Si Jinxuan thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Okay!"
Consort Jiang then instructed her son, "In front of Shen Jingya, you must also pretend to be deeply affectionate and devoted, understand?"
Si Jinxuan replied, "Your subject understands."
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Ah Chu hasn't seen Shen Jingya these past two days, so it's been quite peaceful.
Si Jinye has been very busy these past two days, always leaving early and returning late.
Although he already had those bandits and the old woman in his hands, he still wanted to make a show of investigating.
Ah Chu had already eaten dinner when Si Jinye returned.
She was chasing and playing with Wangcai under the eaves to digest her food when she heard the palace servants greeting her. Only then did she turn around to look.
Upon seeing Si Jinye, A Chu's smile became even brighter.
"Your Highness!"
She called out and, lifting her skirt, jogged towards Si Jinye.
Wangcai ran alongside her.
When Si Jinye saw A Chu, his eyes warmed and the corners of his lips lifted slightly.
He opened his arms and stepped forward, catching Achu in his embrace.
"Has Your Highness had dinner yet?" Achu leaned against Si Jinye's chest and looked up to ask him.
Si Jinye: "Not yet."
Achu: "If I had known Your Highness hadn't eaten dinner, I would have waited for you to come back so we could have dinner together!"
After saying this, she turned to Eunuch Shou and said, "Eunuch Shou, quickly order someone to prepare dinner for His Highness."
Grandpa Shou quickly responded.
Si Jinye enjoyed A Chu's concern and care for him.
He smiled, took Achu's hand, and walked inside with her, talking as they went.
When Si Jinye was having his meal, A Chu was also by his side, occasionally picking up a dish for him.
After dinner, Achu accompanied Sijinye for a walk to aid digestion.
Si Jinye told A Chu some news: "Shen Jingya has been demoted to a concubine of Prince Rui."
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