She spoke so fast that people who didn't look carefully could hardly catch her speaking.
Putting some distance between him and Shangguan Ruoyan again, Shen Huaixu's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but loud enough for everyone to hear. "Isn't the lesson from last time enough? Can you think of something else besides men and hating me?"
She exerted force on her hands, shook off the face, and stood up again. "One, two, and three times, I've given you three chances. Will you try again?"
The ending tone rises slightly, as if expressing excitement and threat.
After Chen Huaixu left, the onlookers dispersed. They all looked satisfied and excited, as if they had thought of something interesting.
"Sister Ruoyan, are you... okay?" The young lady who came with Shangguan Ruoyan walked up to her cautiously and asked.
Shangguan Ruoyan had calmed down a bit by now and forced a smile, "I'm fine, the road was uneven and I just tripped."
Everyone was speechless for a moment.
Shangguan Ruoyan could no longer pretend and said quickly, "I have other things to do, so I won't go in. I'll go ahead."
After saying this, she also left Yuqing Temple.
The young ladies looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
Someone couldn't help but say, "I don't know what she's thinking. Every time she meets Chen Huaixu, she gets turned down. She never learns her lesson..."
"A few days later, the Crown Princess invited the ladies of noble families to visit the Crown Prince's Mansion, including Cui Liuniang. She wanted to provoke Shen Huaixu and Cui Liuniang to compete with each other, but she didn't have that intention at all."
"When the snipe and the clam quarrel, could it be that Shangguan Ruoyan is the one who fishes out the spoils? I heard that Prince Jinghe was also present during the last incident..."
"You know what? This is really possible. Who's her father? He's the famous Marquis of Zhenyuan?"
"Hey, have you heard? The Marquis of Zhenyuan has had a sudden headache recently, and the palace doctors are helpless. Shangguan Ruoyan came to Yuqing Temple today to ask for a talisman for peace."
"I also heard someone suggested that the Marquis of Zhenyuan seek treatment from the Princess of Mingyi..."
One young lady sighed, "If you ask me, Chen Huaixu lives a happier life than us. He has a father who dotes on him, and there are no other elders at home to restrict him. He can do whatever he wants... I envy him so much."
Someone scoffed, "Marquis Zhenyuan is not someone to be trifled with. Who knows what will happen after today."
"No matter what happened, Shangguan Ruoyan's reputation is almost ruined."
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Shen Huaixu and Xiaoman were also talking about this.
"Miss, is there something wrong with this Miss Shangguan's brain? Why does she always like to provoke you?"
Chen Huaixu said calmly, "Her brain can't compete with Cui Liuniang, so she has to think of other tricks. Killing someone with a borrowed knife is such a difficult task that it really doesn't suit her."
Xiaoman didn't think too deeply about it. After pondering it for a moment, she finally understood and curled her lips, "Does she think everyone is like her?"
"Don't worry about her, let's go back home as soon as possible."
"Yes, miss."
On the way back, Shen Huaixu was still pondering Shangguan Ruoyan's words. She murmured, "Death is imminent..."
This is too serious. What kind of thing would make Shangguan Ruoyan think that her father is about to die?
At present, it seemed that she could only collaborate with the enemy. If Shangguan Zhu wanted to start from this aspect, she could only rush to the northern border as soon as possible.
What made her feel strange was that during the time she eavesdropped on Shangguan Zhu, she never heard him mention things like false accusations or collaborating with the enemy.
Because he was so focused on his thoughts, Shen Huaixu hadn't reacted when the carriage stopped.
Until someone knocked on her window.
He lifted the car curtain and looked, "Second brother? Why are you here?"
Shen Huaixu looked behind him, but there was no one else.
"I heard that you are going to the northern border?" Jiang Erlang's expression was more serious than ever.
"Yes, I have made up my mind. I will set off tomorrow."
Hearing this, Jiang Erlang couldn't help but frowned. Just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by Shen Huaixu, "If you have anything to say, go inside and talk."
Soon, the two sat down face to face. Shen Huaixu drank a sip of tea before saying, "Second brother, you don't need to say anything about the dangers of the northern border anymore. I've heard it so many times that my ears are almost callused."
Jiang Erlang's expression softened, and he looked helpless. "If you knew it was dangerous, why did you go?"
"Dad didn't tell you about this?"
Jiang Erlang shook his head, "You only said that one of your friends was seriously injured... Is that the one called Fu Yin?"
"He is indeed injured, but this is not the only purpose for going to the northern border." Shen Huaixu thought about it and did not tell Jiang Erlang about what had happened recently.
After thinking about it for a while, Shen Huaixu understood his father's thoughts.
It is not a good thing to know too much. Moreover, the matter involves the court. Jiang Erlang is a candidate of this session and will have to take part in the spring examination next year. It is better not to be too deeply involved.
"I may not have time to go to Changlefang again. Second brother, please tell Dad and Mom to be careful when going out recently. If anything happens, come to the Marquis' Mansion to find Dad in time."
Jiang Erlang stared at Shen Huaixu for a while, then lowered his eyes, "Okay, I remember. You have to be careful too."
Shen Huaixu nodded, "There are many people protecting me, don't worry."
After Jiang Erlang left, Chen Huaixu returned to his room, put the picked leaves into the space, and began to ask Xiaoman and Shuangjiang to pack their luggage.
That evening she informed her father of her decision to set off the next day.
Shen Su called the guards he had chosen for her to Shen Huaixu, introduced them one by one, and gave them some instructions for a long time before letting them go.
Before leaving, Shen Huaixu said, "Dad, can you send someone to keep an eye on Marquis Zhenyuan and see who he exchanges letters with on a daily basis?"
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