Chapter 676: Muddy Waters (3)
First, Shen Wan was thrown into jail for failing in his duties. Later, her husband and son, who often lived in Qingliuzhou, knelt at the gate of the yamen and beat drums to appeal for justice. Now, it was discovered that the legitimate daughter of the third wife had turned into a concubine in the Prince of Qin's mansion, which involved the exchange of marriages between the legitimate daughter of the third wife and the illegitimate daughter of the second wife. It makes people sigh at how chaotic the backyard of the Shen family is, and also makes people wonder if the Shen family has offended some ghosts and gods. Why do they always have bad luck? It is really weird.
It was afternoon. Shen Miao had drawn the curtains and was about to go to bed for a nap. Things in the Shen family were unfolding step by step as she had planned. Shen Miao could probably guess what Emperor Wenhui would do.
She had just taken off her outer cloak when she suddenly realized something was wrong. She turned around and saw Xie Jingxing had come in from the shadows. He was leaning on her couch, one hand carelessly stroking something furry. The thing was wiggling. When she looked closely, she realized it was the white tiger that Shen Miao had seen before.
The tiger had grown stronger, and its fur was incredibly sleek and beautiful. However, Shen Miao didn't see this. She took a deep breath and said, "Who asked you to get on my bed?"
Xie Jingxing had truly gotten ahead of herself. She was used to him climbing through the window at night, yet now he dared to come to her bed in broad daylight. Would he be able to swagger in through the main door for tea in a few days, and have the entire mansion line the streets to welcome him?
So audacious that it is unreasonable.
Xie Jing Xing said: "I came here specially to congratulate you, why are you reacting like this?"
"Congratulations?" Shen Miao was stunned: "What congratulations?"
"The Shen family is in jail, just as you wished." Xie Jingxing released his hand, and the white tiger roared, jumping happily on Shen Miao's bed, and even sharpened its claws on Shen Miao's fine silk quilt, which made people feel distressed. Xie Jingxing stroked his chin: "Chang Zaiqing's reputation is ruined, Shen Wan regretted it, Chen Ruoqiu was implicated, and Shen Yue was also imprisoned. No matter how you look at it, it's something worth congratulating." His eyes curved, and suddenly sparkled, and he said: "Aren't you happy?"
Being told so bluntly about the consequences of her scheme, Shen Miao felt a little uncomfortable. She took two steps forward, grabbed Xie Jingxing's sleeve, and was about to pull him up from his couch. As she did so, she said, "Just verbal congratulations, or perhaps some silver and a generous gift. Prince Rui doesn't have to make the trip in person."
“How can that show my sincerity?” Shen Miao used a lot of strength, but Xie Jingxing did not move at all. He glanced at Shen Miao and said with a smile: “Besides, you also tricked Fu Xiuyi in this round, which is even more congratulatory.”
Shen Miao's heart skipped a beat, and her grip loosened involuntarily. Xie Jingxing suddenly raised his eyebrows, grabbed Shen Miao's hand with his backhand, and pulled her towards him.
Shen Miao was caught off guard and lost her balance, falling straight forward and almost falling on Xie Jingxing's chest.
The young man had a smile on his face, but his eyes were sharp as a knife. His tone was gentle like the whispers between lovers, but every word he said was cold and chilling.
He whispered, "Now that Huangfu Hao is involved, the old emperor won't let Fu Xiuyi off easily. This move of yours is brilliant, but aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"
Shen Miao raised her eyes and looked towards Xie Jingxing.
Two years ago, the young man was charming and handsome, yet somewhat frivolous, perhaps deliberately so. Two years later, revealing himself to the public, he seemed even more unfathomable. His tone was clearly cynical, as if he could casually dismiss everything in the world. However, the ambition hidden beneath that handsome exterior was the most terrifying.
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