Before Shen Shaoyang left, Xia Yixin couldn't help but remind him, "Ten years is enough for Cao Anmin to devour all the hidden forces of the Shen family. Shen Shaoyang, even if you still have some allies now, you have no foundation. In addition, Cao Anmin's martial arts are unfathomable. It's easy for you to kill him, but don't forget that there is also the Eastern Depot and Lin Sikong. It will be difficult for Shen Ruyu to control everything. Besides, the little emperor is thirteen years old, not one year old."
Shen Shaoyang paused slightly as he left. "She's my sister. I've already owed her ten years of protection. I won't let her down again."
He suddenly changed the subject, "And what about you? You trust Cao Anmin that much?"
"He's not a good person, but he's not a bad person either. The people of Beiwu shouldn't be swayed by the ambitions of those in power. It's Shen Ruyu who matters. Do you really understand her? I don't know what she told you, but is everything she said true?"
Shen Shaoyang seemed to have wanted to refute but ultimately said nothing and climbed over the wall to leave.
It was late at night.
The only sound outside was the howling wind.
Xia Yixin hugged the quilt and couldn't help but sigh softly. To be honest, she didn't like Shen Shaoyang at first and thought he was just an unlucky kid. But later, when he became Shi Niu, he showed the kindness and resilience deep in his character. From Xia Jingfeng's intermittent letters, she knew about his loyalty and what he said that night.
Perhaps it was because of her presence as a butterfly, but when Shen Shaoyang mentioned Shen Ruyu just now, he didn't show the deep affection she had imagined. Instead, he only showed a brother's sense of responsibility towards his sister. Maybe his ending of turning evil has been changed.
Therefore, the possibility that he is a key character in the main storyline is even lower.
So most likely, the choice now is between Qi Lin and Cao Anmin. It seems the latter really needs to win over some people, since the peaceful evolution of Beiwu and Yushang depends on him.
That evening, she wrote a letter to Xia Jingfeng, analyzing the pros and cons in detail. The next day, she had Boss Qian deliver the letter to him while she was at the tea shop exchanging tea.
at the same time.
There was also a "war" in the palace.
Because of the drawings of improved armor that Shen Ruyu had presented some time ago, as well as her obedient nature and her seduction of the young emperor, the people from the Eastern Depot near Yunxiao Palace in the palace withdrew.
Since his assassination attempt failed and he was captured by the Eastern Depot, Shen Shaoyang was forced to leave the capital for a short period of time. He took his men to contact the former princes who had been stripped of their titles and were now on the run. They still had some hidden troops and also harbored deep hatred for Cao Anmin and the Eastern Depot.
He understood that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. However, there was one problem: these deposed feudal lords were making outrageous demands, asking for territories to be ceded and the feudal system to be reinstated after the deed was done.
When Shen Shaoyang told Shen Ruyu all this, he didn't expect that she would agree after only a little thought.
"Brother Shaoyang, I've agreed to their request."
Shen Shaoyang frowned. "Ruyu, you need to think this through. They're demanding half of the country, and under the feudal system, taxes on the people are extremely high. Yushang has just recovered; if we really let these wolves..."
Shen Ruyu angrily interrupted him, "Brother! That's all for the future. Besides, what do we care about the people? As long as we seize power, I control the young emperor, and you expand the territory outside, are we afraid of them?"
Only after Shen Ruyu finished speaking did she realize that her image had almost collapsed. She quickly hugged his arm and said ingratiatingly, "Brother, it's not that I don't care about the lives of the people, but think about it, we are already on the verge of disaster. At most, after it's over, I have a divine medicine that can solve their problems. We can settle it with a banquet. I can communicate with the gods. The weapons and armor that Yu Shang is using now are mine. They owe me!"
For the first time, Shen Shaoyang felt that the younger sister in front of him was somewhat unfamiliar. No, perhaps he had felt unfamiliar from the very first time he met her, but he had been blinded by guilt and self-blame.
He placed his hand on her shoulder and asked earnestly, "Ruyu, if you want to leave the palace, I can take you away immediately. I'll protect you wherever you are. A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years. Cao Anmin and the Eastern Depot are powerful now, and we..."
As he spoke, he noticed that Shen Ruyu's face was growing colder and colder, and he unconsciously paused. "Ruyu?"
“Brother Shaoyang, you’ve changed,” she said in a deep voice.
His heart skipped a beat, and he let go of her hand.
Shen Ruyu couldn't suppress the resentment in her eyes. "Brother Shaoyang, you are not me. I dream of killing that man day and night. For ten years, where were you when he was holding me captive and drugging me? Where were you when I was being whipped by the punishment hall? I remember you said you would protect me and prevent me from being bullied by anyone, but now, you want me to run away! Where have you been for the past ten years? Why have you become like this?!"
Shen Shaoyang was stumped by a series of questions.
He had not told Shen Ruyu about his experiences over the past ten years, and now, when questioned, he was speechless.
Especially when he saw Shen Ruyu silently shedding tears in front of him, self-blame and regret completely made him put his worries aside. He owed her, and he should satisfy whatever she wanted.
After Shen Shaoyang left, Shen Ruyu, who had been grieving, suddenly changed her expression, her eyes filled with malice.
Although Shen Shaoyang is useful, he has refused to reveal his whereabouts for the past ten years. She feels that once things are settled, she must deal with this person first.
Shen Ruyu felt no guilt whatsoever for taking over someone else's sister's body; her heart was already filled with the desire for revenge.
Moreover, the rumors circulating outside made her very uncomfortable: Cao Anmin was entangled with a widow.
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