Upon hearing this, Lin Han'er immediately perked up and showered Shen Yu with compliments.
"Seeing is believing; His Highness the Crown Prince is even better than the rumors suggest."
The saying "You can't hit someone who's smiling" taught Shen Yu from a young age that he couldn't lose his temper with a girl.
Seeing his helpless older brother, Shen Shi almost burst out laughing.
Seeing Lin Han'er's incessant chatter, Lin Yu'er was afraid of disgracing the Lin family's daughters, so she quickly pulled her aside and said, "We've been out for so long, if we don't go back to Father soon, Mother will worry. Sister, let's go back to the manor together!"
"No need to rush..." Feeling that Shen Yu had a good impression of her, Lin Han'er wanted to stay a little longer.
Just as she was trying to come up with an excuse, she suddenly caught sight of Gu Yuanbai lying in the corner.
Just like a pillow delivered to someone who's sleepy, Lin Han'er, now with a reason, immediately pointed at Gu Yuanbai and said, "Sister, please wait a while. My guard is still poisoned and can't move!"
Gu Yuanbai, who had kept his eyes closed since Shen Yu entered, immediately looked at Lin Han'er upon hearing her words.
He simply couldn't understand how there could be such a vicious woman in the world.
She lied to him, saying the insects were real poisonous insects, and forced him to play along, all in an attempt to seduce the Crown Prince.
I was so naive. If I hadn't believed her lies, I wouldn't be in this mess.
Despite his serious illness, Gu Yuanbai made no attempt to hide his hatred; his eyes were like those of a wolf, as if he wanted to skin Lin Han'er alive.
Lin Han'er was startled at first, but after she realized what was happening, she immediately glared back defiantly.
A mere guard dared to defy his superiors! He's gone too far! When we get back to the Prime Minister's residence, I'll skin him alive!
To Lin Han'er's surprise, even though she had already shown her anger, Gu Yuanbai still dared to glare at her!
Although I went too far, what difference would it make if a mere guard died?
Enraged, Lin Han'er wanted nothing more than to teach Gu Yuanbai a lesson immediately. Always fearless, she charged toward Gu Yuanbai.
Seeing that something was wrong, Lin Yu'er tried to pull him back but couldn't.
Seeing Lin Han'er slap Gu Yuanbai hard twice in front of everyone in the room, she was shocked to see him slap both hands.
The sound of slapping rang out, followed by Lin Han'er's insults: "What are you?!"
This wasn't the first time Lin Han'er had hit or scolded Gu Yuanbai, but this was the worst she'd ever done, especially in front of so many people.
Shen Shi was stunned for a moment. He really did live up to the reputation of the crazy female lead. He had witnessed it firsthand today.
The only person who would dare to hit Gu Yuanbai like that is probably Lin Han'er.
No wonder Gu Yuanbai was willing to torture Lin Han'er so much after he ascended to the throne. If she hadn't developed Stockholm Syndrome from the beating, Lin Han'er would probably have ended up being torn apart by five horses.
Gu Yuanbai, who was originally lying on the stretcher, was knocked to the side by Lin Han'er's two slaps.
Having been slapped twice in front of so many people, Gu Yuanbai was so angry that he wanted to strangle Lin Han'er.
But unfortunately, the lingering poison meant he couldn't even get up.
Gu Yuanbai propped himself up on his elbows and said to Lin Han'er, word by word, "You wait, I'll haunt you even as a ghost..."
Unexpectedly, he dared to stand his ground. Seeing Gu Yuanbai's furious, murderous gaze, Lin Han'er said sarcastically, "I'll wait and see how pathetic your death will be!"
Still feeling unsatisfied, she raised her hand and slapped Gu Yuanbai twice, causing him to fall back down again.
I have to say, hitting someone feels really good.
After venting her anger, Lin Han'er no longer cared about whether she was the Crown Prince or not, and walked away.
"I'm going back now," Lin Yu'er told Shen Shi before leaving the house.
Shen Shi was once again shocked by Lin Han'er's style of doing things.
This is actually due to his modern mindset.
For example, even the pure-hearted ancient scholar Shen Yu, who had always followed the rules since childhood, only felt that this Miss Lin was indeed short-tempered.
It is right to discipline disobedient subordinates, but for the master to personally take action would be beneath his dignity.
In a fit of rage, Lin Han'er left, leaving Gu Yuanbai behind in Shen Shi's residence, which suited Shen Shi's wishes perfectly.
After inviting Shen Yu to the study, Shen Shi dismissed the servants and hesitated before saying, "Actually, the guard who was beaten just now has another identity."
Looking at her mysterious younger brother, Shen Yu had a bad feeling.
"Could it be..." He stopped mid-sentence, realizing it was inappropriate.
"Tell me more, I love to hear it!" "What is it?" Unexpectedly, there was more gossip, and Chen Shi couldn't help but press, "Tell me! Tell me!"
When pressed by Shen Shi, Shen Yu touched his nose and said, "It's nothing."
"Brother is dishonest!" Shen Shi complained, then continued mysteriously, "He is actually the son of the former King Wu, Shen Yu Bei."
Shen Shi, who felt he had revealed a shocking secret, wanted to see a look of surprise on his brother's face, but Shen Yu didn't even raise an eyebrow.
"That shouldn't be the case?" Shen Shi asked疑惑地问道, "Do you know?"
“No, I don’t know!” Shen Yu replied.
"Then why aren't you surprised?!" Have you heard too many palace secrets?
Just as Shen Shi was filled with doubt, Shen Yu dropped a bombshell on him: "If he really is the son of King Wu, then he is also the son of the Emperor."
Shen Yu's words completely baffled Shen Shi.
What does this have to do with anything?
It's impossible for Shen Tunan to have a son with his brother, right? That doesn't make sense physiologically.
Seeing his bewildered younger brother, Shen Yu spoke again: "Father and Consort Zhang have long been secretly in cahoots. Prince Wu is raising a son for Father."
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