What exactly happened?
What did he find out?
Could it be that he discovered his true identity?
That shouldn't be happening!
Most of the people who knew her identity were not in the capital. Even those few who were in the capital were either dead or exiled. How could Gu Zhixing possibly know?
But if that weren't the case, why would he have pulled this stunt?
As soon as any possible reason came to mind, she immediately rejected it.
For a moment, I couldn't figure out why he had come here.
"Oh!"
Looking at Shen Jintang's innocent and naive appearance, Gu Zhixing was so angry that he sneered.
He was fooled by Shen Jintang's seemingly harmless facade, thinking she was some kind of pitiful creature. Unfortunately, she only saw him as a stepping stone to climb up the ladder!
Four hours ago, he was ordered by the emperor to be flogged thirty times. The Shen family did not benefit either. Grand Tutor Shen was dismissed from his position as a court official, and Shen Huaixu was demoted three ranks from the fourth-rank Imperial Censor to Supervising Censor.
At that moment, Shen Huaixu walked up to Gu Zhixing and asked, "Your Highness is so indignant and determined to stand up for Tang'er, but is Tang'er's feeling for you the same?"
"What do you mean?" Gu Zhixing frowned.
"Your Highness is of noble birth, so it is naturally difficult for you to understand the hardships of women in the world. If you do not plan for yourself and lack the support of your family, even if you are fortunate enough to attach yourself to a powerful person, you will eventually be like a piece of duckweed in a chaotic world, helpless and drifting with the tide."
"Hasn't Your Highness considered why my sister wanted to make such a big deal out of it?"
"If this blows up, whose face will be saved?"
Shen Huaixu gave him a meaningful look: "Your Highness, don't let yourself be used as a tool, only to end up risking your life for someone else."
As Gu Zhixing watched Shen Huaixu's figure recede into the distance, Shen Huaixu's words kept replaying in his mind:
"Being used as a tool by others."
"Whose face shines with light?"
This matter escalated, and Gu Zhixing was unjustly whipped, and the Shen family's reputation was almost ruined. No one benefited!
No, if we're talking about benefits, there is one person who does benefit.
Then only Shen Jintang could return to the Shen family in a grand manner, even if she didn't return as a daughter of the Shen family, she would still be a cousin of the Shen family.
A country girl was transformed into a cousin of the Shen family, thus climbing the social ladder by marrying into the Shen family. Even if things didn't go well for her in the future, with the Shen family's name, she could be considered to have a life of wealth and honor.
Well, you, Shen Jintang, you actually dared to use him as a weapon!
Thinking of this, Gu Zhixing's anger intensified, not to mention seeing Shen Jintang's unrepentant appearance, which made him so angry that his eyes turned bloodshot.
"Since you show no remorse, why should I waste my breath on you?"
As he spoke, Gu Zhixing released his grip on Shen Jintang's fingers, picked up the hair ribbon that Shen Jintang had taken off, and began to tie her hands and feet.
"Your Highness, what are you going to do?"
Shen Jintang had no idea what he was going to do, but she couldn't let him do whatever he wanted, so she immediately resisted.
He has a noble status, so he can act recklessly without any consequences. Even if he causes a huge mess, someone will cover for him.
But Shen Jintang is different. The Shen family is eyeing her covetously. She is cautious and worried about her life. If she causes any trouble with him, the Shen family will be happy to take the opportunity to get rid of her stain.
"Your Highness, please don't hit me. Let's talk this out." Shen Jintang pushed his shoulder and actually pushed him away.
"hiss--"
Gu Zhixing took two steps back and gasped. They really knew how to pick their spots, specifically targeting his wounds.
Looking down, I saw that blood was seeping from my shoulder.
Shen Jintang was unaware of all this. She only thought that Gu Zhixing's sudden change in attitude must mean that someone had said something to him, and she had to explain it clearly.
"Your Highness, there must be some misunderstanding between us. Was anyone in the Imperial Study today...?"
Before Shen Jintang could finish speaking, Gu Zhixing interrupted him: "Misunderstanding? There's a huge misunderstanding between us. Haven't you been using me from the very beginning?"
Gu Zhixing is the kind of person who can't stand being provoked. If you go along with him, he might soften his heart and not necessarily do anything. But if you go against him, he will definitely fight back and show you whether you can outmaneuver him!
As Shen Jintang watched Gu Zhixing approach her step by step, alarm bells rang in her mind.
If this continues, it might attract the attention of the Shen family. If they use this as an excuse, my situation will become even more difficult, not to mention the consequences of angering Gu Zhixing.
She could only retreat step by step, and then retreat even further...
Until he bumped into the bed leg, with nowhere left to retreat.
"Oh!"
Gu Zhixing sneered and reached out to tie her hands and feet.
This time, Gu Zhixing didn't hold back, and Shen Jintang also wanted to see what he was going to do, so she didn't resist much and actually let him tie her hands and feet.
"Your Highness, have you calmed down?" Shen Jintang asked tentatively.
Gu Zhixing's gaze fell on Shen Jintang. Due to her struggle just now, her already loose clothes were even more disheveled, and the clothes on her shoulders slipped down, revealing a section of delicate skin. Her long hair was scattered messily over her shoulders, with a few strands sticking to her forehead, slightly damp with sweat. Her breasts were half-concealed in the folds of her disheveled clothes, trembling slightly with her rapid breathing.
Her hands and feet were tightly bound together, making her look somewhat disheveled, but it also unintentionally outlined the curves of her body. Her waist was slender and supple, adding to her delicate and pitiful appearance.
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