Shen Qiunian was pushed to the ground, and blood oozed from the wound again.
But he gritted his teeth and endured the pain, glaring at Song Xiaoya fiercely, his voice excited: "It's her! She told me that I must get rid of Fang Qingyue before I have a chance to overthrow you!"
"She is the real mastermind, I am just her tool!"
Song Xiaoya's face changed drastically, and she quickly retorted: "Nonsense! You were the one who proposed it!"
"What are you talking about? Fang Qingyue is Shen Yuhan's only weakness. As long as she is eliminated, Shen Yuhan will collapse without a fight! You are the one who wants to kill her!"
"Bullshit! Song Xiaoya, you are a woman with a venomous heart!"
Shen Qiu Nian was so angry that he cursed loudly, his voice hoarse, "How dare you pretend to be innocent? I'm just doing my best for you!"
"You have no intention of letting me escape from the capital alive!"
The two of them argued with each other in front of Shen Yuhan, their faces red.
Chen Qiunian's eyes were filled with hatred, while Song Xiaoya looked innocent. Both of them were trying their best to push the other into the abyss in an attempt to save themselves.
Shen Yuhan stood in front of the two of them, his brows furrowed and veins bulging on his forehead.
The sound of their quarrel buzzed in his ears, as if countless mosquitoes were circling in his mind.
His fists were clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white, and the anger in his heart hit his already fragile sanity wave after wave.
“That’s enough!”
Shen Yuhan suddenly shouted, his voice filled with uncontrollable anger.
The yard suddenly became quiet. Shen Qiunian and Song Xiaoya were both stunned and looked at Shen Yuhan.
Shen Yuhan's eyes were full of pain.
The argument just now only made him realize more clearly that no matter who the real mastermind was, Fang Qingyue was no longer there.
She died, taking her unborn child with her.
However, he was slow to notice her forbearance and even missed the last chance to protect her.
Thinking of this, the anger that surged in his chest became like a raging fire that he could not control.
He could not accept Fang Qingyue's death, and he could not tolerate the ugly faces of the two people in front of him who were blaming each other.
"Someone come here!" Shen Yuhan's voice was low and full of suppressed anger.
The guards immediately stepped forward and waited for instructions.
"Imprison them both separately. Song Xiaoya and Shen Qiu Nian, take them away and keep them under strict guard!"
Shen Yuhan said coldly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.
When the two heard that they were going to be separated, they immediately panicked.
Shen Qiu Nian was so weak due to the severe pain in his legs that he could hardly stand up.
Song Xiaoya's face turned pale as she hurriedly defended herself: "Prince Shen! You can't believe what he said, it's all his fault..."
"He is the real culprit! I can help you uncover more evidence of his collusion with foreign enemies, as long as you..."
"Shut up!" Shen Yuhan shouted harshly, without a trace of pity in his eyes, as if she was just an ant in his eyes.
Song Xiaoya fell silent instantly, her lips trembling as she dared not speak anymore.
Chen Qiu Nian was gasping in pain at this time, his face was pale, and his body began to tremble due to blood loss.
The guards stepped forward and took the two men away separately. The yard soon returned to silence, leaving only Shen Yuhan's lonely figure standing in the night.
Shen Yuhan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, although the anger in his heart still could not be calmed.
He couldn't let his emotions completely control him. Fang Qingyue's death had not yet been fully investigated, and what he needed most right now was reason.
Even though the two accused each other of being the mastermind, it was still unclear who was the real culprit. More importantly...
He didn't want to believe that Fang Qingyue was really dead.
Shen Yuhan turned around and walked towards a trusted guard who was waiting in the courtyard: "Continue to expand the search area, especially the cliffs and valleys near the barren mountain."
His voice was calm, with unquestionable majesty, "I don't believe Fang Qingyue is gone like this, she must still be alive."
The guard bowed his head respectfully, not daring to neglect the slightest bit: "I will arrange it right away."
Shen Yuhan looked at the dark night in the distance, feeling extremely heavy in his heart.
Even though he had seen the body and all the evidence pointed to the fact that Fang Qingyue was dead, he still couldn't accept it in his heart.
He was unwilling and unable to believe that the tough woman would die so easily.
He hopes a miracle will happen, and he will never give up even if there is only a glimmer of hope.
Shen Yuhan retracted his gaze and looked at the guards coldly: "Also, interrogate Song Xiaoya strictly, thoroughly investigate her spy relationship with the enemy country, and find all her accomplices. This matter must not be let go."
"Yes, sir." The guard responded and immediately took people to carry out the order.
On the other side of the official road, a horse-drawn carriage was swaying along the path leading to the south of the Yangtze River.
The sound of horse hooves echoed on the bluestone road, mixed with the rumbling of wheels.
Fang Qingyue leaned on the soft cushion in the carriage, her hand gently resting on Fang Chiyue's shoulder.
Close your eyes slightly and feel the cool breeze on your face.
The two had been traveling day and night for many days, and now they were finally away from the shadow of the capital. The scenery in front of them gradually became brighter and wider, the sky was clear, and the air was mixed with the faint scent of the Jiangnan water town.
The scenery of Jiangnan is soft and graceful, with crisscrossing rivers, rippling blue waves, and drooping willows swaying in the wind.
The reflections in the water sway slightly with the waves, and occasionally a small boat passes by, causing ripples.
Fang Qingyue opened her eyes and looked at the beautiful scenery in front of her, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of peace in her heart.
This was the first time she felt so relaxed since her escape.
"Chiyue, Jiangnan is so beautiful."
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