Chapter 648 Marriage (5)
"I don't know if it's feasible. But since this is Shen Wan's only chance, he will definitely make it happen at all costs. The Shen family has made great achievements, and King Zhou is the only one in power. Now it has reached a sufficient point. If we don't take action now, I'm afraid it will really be too late."
Pei Lang stopped talking. Fu Xiuyi suddenly asked, "What do you think, sir, if I marry Shen Miao?"
Pei Lang's heart skipped a beat, but he maintained a calm demeanor as he analyzed, "I'm afraid this won't be a good idea. It will arouse His Majesty's suspicion and make the other princes wary."
Fu Xiuyi nodded, his expression showing a bit of regret. It was hard to tell what tone he was using as he said, "What a pity."
Pei Lang didn't understand what Fu Xiuyi was regretting. Beyond love, Fu Xiuyi didn't seem to have any other feelings for Shen Miao. If he had, he wouldn't have been so cold when Shen Miao was chasing him and the whole of Dingjing knew about it. If Fu Xiuyi had even slightly protected Shen Miao at that time, the rumors wouldn't have been so unscrupulous.
So what exactly was Fu Xiuyi regretting? Was it a pity that he didn't have the chance to receive the Shen family's military power?
Pei Lang didn't know what the answer was. After Fu Xiuyi left, he returned to his room. When he saw that there was no one around, he started writing the letter.
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The atmosphere in Prince Rui's Mansion tonight is quite solemn and solemn.
The servants all wore solemn expressions, not daring to utter a word. When His Royal Highness Prince Rui returned today, his expression was remarkably cold. Gao Yang and Ji Yushu, who accompanied him, also wore unusually solemn expressions. Tie Yi and Nan Qi, accompanied by a man dressed like a guard, entered the house with Prince Rui.
Even his own study had been renovated to be quite spacious, and with its opulent furnishings, it felt more like a corner of a palace than a study. A man sat at the main seat, idly fiddling with a ring. He wore a rich, dark purple robe embroidered with gold, and his robe slowly spread across the wide seat, like a purple cloud flowing down from the horizon.
The person kneeling on the ground was prostrate, and all that could be seen were the boots before them. They were dark blue deerskin boots, with the most meticulous stitching, the fine and dense seams immovable, and the threads seemed to be edged with silver. Even from these boots, one could glimpse the owner's arrogant and luxurious demeanor.
Xie Jingxing rested one foot on the soft couch, half leaning back in his seat, his eyes lowered to gaze at the people below. His features were incredibly handsome, and when he smiled, his elegance and grace were irresistible. However, when his face turned cold, it was so frightening that even a glance at him could make anyone feel apprehensive. Those beautiful peach blossom eyes seemed to have instantly transformed into a mountaintop icy spring. He spoke calmly, his voice unmistakable, "Tell me, who is the master?"
The man gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Gao Yang and Ji Yushu also frowned.
Xie Jing Xing smiled lazily and said, "You don't have to tell me. Throw him to the tower cell." He suddenly bent down, approached the guard, and said in a low voice, "Anyway, I know who it is."
The guard's expression remained unchanged, his body covered in wounds, clearly having endured considerable torture before this. Xie Jingxing smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes. He said, "Take his token."
Ji Yushu and Gao Yang were both stunned and looked at the guard involuntarily.
The guard was startled, then a flicker of struggle crossed his face. From the token, it was clear Xie Jingxing already knew his identity. Everyone knew that King Rui of Daliang was ruthless and unscrupulous, and the mere mention of the Tower Prison was terrifying. Even he would tremble inwardly.
The guard made up his mind and simply knelt down and kowtowed to Xie Jingxing several times, saying, "Your Highness, have mercy!"
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