Chapter 173 The Third Prince's Dark Moonlight Eunuch 10
From that day on, Shen Xinran lived a life like an old man. Sima Yi handed all the work to Wan Mei, and Shen Xinran only had to go to the imperial kitchen to get three meals a day.
Whenever Sima Yi saw Wan Mei idle, even if there was no work, he would help her find some work. Although his words were gentle, they revealed a ruthless indifference.
After a while, Wanmei also realized that something was wrong.
She quietly found Shen Xinran and said seriously: "Xiao Xiangzi, let me tell you the truth, I was also sent by the imperial concubine. I think we should support each other."
Shen Xinran nodded and asked, "How do you want me to help you?"
Wan Mei glanced at Sima Yi, who was still reading in the yard, and said in a low voice, "The Queen asked me to seduce him and try to get pregnant with his child."
Shen Xinran looked at Wanmei with a strange look in her eyes. She patted Wanmei's shoulder and encouraged her, "Then I can only wish you success."
Working really does make people ugly. In just one week, Shen Xinran witnessed Wanmei's transformation from a charming palace maid into a rough and tumble aunt.
But Wanmei not only didn't notice it, she even thought she was the young and beautiful palace maid, and would show off her charm in front of Sima Yi from time to time.
Just then, after a brief conversation with her, Shen Xinran saw Wanmei walking under the sycamore tree again.
Wan Mei smiled at Sima Yi, who was still reading, in a tone that she thought was caring. "Your Highness, reading for a long time is bad for your eyes. Would you like to take a break?"
Sima Yi nodded thoughtfully. "I think you're right. How about this? You read aloud to me, and I just listen. This way, it won't hurt my eyes."
Wanmei was very happy to have such a beautiful woman. After taking the book, she began to read it in the most gentle voice.
But she underestimated Sima Yi's concentration. She read for two hours and her voice was almost hoarse.
When she couldn't stand it anymore and stopped reading, Sima Yi frowned at her and said in an unhappy tone, "Why don't you continue?"
Wan Mei could only force a smile and said, "My throat is too dry. I want to drink some water."
Sima Yi nodded, "Then drink the water and continue."
Wanmei felt her throat burning and she almost collapsed. Is Sima Yi a man? How could he be so unromantic?
This scene made Shen Xinran, who was about to get lunch, shake his head and sigh.
She seriously suspected that Sima Yi had already seen through Wan Mei's identity and was therefore trying to torture her, just like he had tortured her in the past!
If I wasn't afraid that Wanmei would poison the food, I would probably let Wanmei get the food.
So, Sima Yi is a scheming boy!
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The night was like a huge piece of black velvet, slowly covering the entire earth, swallowing up all the noise and bustle in its deep tranquility.
Shen Xinran woke up in the middle of the night, and in her daze, she found Sima Yi's bed empty.
A hint of doubt arose in her heart, but the fog of sleepiness had not yet completely dissipated, so she did not delve into it. She just lazily put on her coat and prepared to go to the bathroom.
But just as her hand touched the door of the room, she heard low voices of conversation coming from outside the yard.
"I've brought you everything you requested. It's in its usual place. Remember to pick it up. The new maid was also sent by the Imperial Concubine. Be careful..."
"Yeah, I understand."
Shen Xinran's heartbeat quickened, and she recognized Sima Yi's voice almost immediately.
A complex emotion surged in her heart, curiosity and fear intertwined. But she knew that curiosity killed the cat, so she would never go out this time.
But the question is, can you guys talk faster? She wants to go to the bathroom and can't hold it in any longer. Shen Xinran was anxious, but the conversation outside continued.
"The imperial concubine has repeatedly stuffed people into your cold palace. If that doesn't work, we can just take her away—"
Although the man didn't finish his words, Shen Xinran understood what he meant. He actually wanted to kill the imperial concubine directly. It seemed that this man was a ruthless person.
At this moment, Sima Yi's voice rang out again, his words revealing an unquestionable determination: "Don't worry about what's going on in Xianfu Palace. I have my own arrangements."
As these words fell, the conversation outside the yard stopped abruptly. Shen Xinran put his ear to the door, trying to tell whether the two had left.
But at this moment, a sudden shout broke the tranquility of the night: "Who is it!"
The door of the room was suddenly opened, and Shen Xinran's heart skipped a beat. A masked man in black appeared in front of her, with a knife in his hand flashing coldly in the moonlight.
Feeling the fierce murderous intent coming towards him, Shen Xinran's heart rose to his throat.
Without hesitation, she rushed towards Sima Yi, shouting, "Master, leave quickly. I will never let this assassin hurt you."
Sima Yi looked at Shen Xinran who was standing in front of him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he raised his eyebrows: "But he is not an assassin, but one of my men."
Shen Xinran wanted to cry. She covered her ears and shook her head repeatedly, "I didn't hear anything."
But Sima Yi pried her hands apart and said with a gentle smile, "Xiao Xiangzi, you know such a big secret of mine. What should I do with you?"
Seeing that he couldn't play dumb and get away with it, Shen Xinran could only take a deep breath and said seriously, "Master, don't worry. My ability to keep secrets is comparable to a polar bear hiding fish in the snow."
The smile on Sima Yi's lips suddenly widened. "Xiao Xiangzi, you really know how to joke."
Shen Xinran could only tremble and say, "Master, I'm not kidding. I'm still useful, so please spare my life!"
Sima Yi raised an eyebrow and said, "Then tell me more about your uses."
Chen Xinran looked at Sima Yi and smiled flatteringly, "I can serve you tea and water, massage your shoulders and back. If you are unhappy, I can also tell you jokes to cheer you up."
Sima Yi nodded thoughtfully, "That sounds good."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the man in black and said in a deep voice: "There's nothing else to do now, you can leave."
The man in black frowned, "But this little eunuch is a spy sent by the imperial concubine."
Sima Yi's expression was indifferent. "It's okay. I believe Xiao Xiangzi won't betray me."
After Sima Yi finished speaking, he patted Shen Xinran's head with his hand and said with a faint smile: "You said so, right?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Xinran quickly nodded, "That's right, I'm one of you too, I will never betray you!"
Seeing Sima Yi's firm attitude, the man in black was silent for a long time, but finally obeyed the order and flew away from the wall.
Only when the figure of the man in black disappeared from Shen Xinran's sight did Shen Xinran breathe a sigh of relief.
Sima Yi looked at Shen Xinran and said with emotion: "Xiao Xiangzi, I saved your life again. How do you want to repay me?"
Shen Xinran: “…”
It turns out that not killing her is also saving her life. You are really good at settling accounts.
Because he wanted to go to the bathroom so badly, Shen Xinran's face was already red. "Master, can we talk about this later? I need to go to the bathroom and I can't hold it any longer."
Looking at Shen Xinran's legs clamped together, Sima Yi's expression wrinkled for a moment. He waved his hand in disgust, "Go!"
Shen Xinran hurried to the toilet, and when she came out, she felt refreshed both physically and mentally.
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