Under the warm spring sun, a handsome man in a lake blue robe stands tall and straight, his figure is as straight as a white birch tree, and his temperament is calm.

Pei Linye smiled brightly and said, "Since there's nothing going on at the Northern Pacification Office recently, I came over to help."

Pei Linye was transferred from the Fifth Military Camp to the Northern Pacification Division last year as deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. However, he was pushed there by Gu Jue, and his position in the Northern Pacification Division was almost sidelined. The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lu Siji, had always been on guard against him, so it was natural for him to be free.

Shen Zhi also guessed that Pei Linye must not be having an easy time in the Northern Pacification Division, so she smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, cousin."

She pulled Shen Yunmu over, patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Mu, why don't you thank your uncle?"

Shen Yunmu was looking up at Pei Linye's mount with burning eyes. The tall black horse was majestic, with shiny fur.

He was a beat late before slowly turning his gaze to Pei Linye and said with a smile, "Thank you, cousin."

Shen Yunmu was not familiar with Pei Linye before, and the number of times he had seen him could be counted on one's fingers. But since he moved to Prince Chen's Mansion, he could see Pei Linye almost every day in the training ground. He was cheerful and got along well with Pei Linye. He said without any hesitation, "Uncle, is this the Black Phoenix? Can I ride it?"

Pei Linye answered Shen Yunmu with actions, and easily picked Shen Yunmu up from the ground and carried him high onto the horse's back.

Shen Yunmu was overjoyed. He grabbed the reins happily and smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into slits.

Pei Linye held Shen Yunmu's waist protectively with one hand.

At this time, Nanny Chen came to report that everything had been packed.

Shen Yunmu said heroically and proudly: "Mom, I want to ride a horse with my cousin."

Today Shen Yunmu will also move to the new house with Shen Zhi. According to him, "Sister, I will go and live with mother, otherwise mother will be scared to live alone!"

Shen Qianchen had taught Shen Zhi these words, and when Shen Zhi thought about them now, her smile deepened.

She smiled and said, "Brother Mu, if you want to ride a horse with your cousin, shouldn't you ask your cousin?"

Shen Zhi didn't want her son to be raised by a woman, so she let her son live in Prince Chen's Mansion for more than a month. Boys will eventually fly away from their mother's wings, so she has to learn to let go step by step and let him make his own decisions.

"Uncle, is it okay?" Shen Yunmu looked at Pei Linye expectantly. He always thought that a man should ride a horse and shouldn't ride in a carriage with his mother and sister! Pei Linye looked at Shen, his eyes flickering, as if he was a little surprised. He agreed without saying a word, then he climbed onto the horse neatly and rubbed Shen Yunmu's head.

Shen Zhi added: "Cousin, if he is naughty, don't be polite to him."

Shen Yunmu pouted unconvincedly, with a puffy face. He was obviously very well behaved, but his mother, sister and elder brother had no confidence in him! Shen Zhi helped the wife of Duke Mu get on the carriage, and then she and Shen Qianchen also got on the carriage.

Several carriages drove out one after another from a corner gate on one side of Duke Mu's Mansion.

Shen Zhi in the carriage was in a complicated mood, and suddenly she remembered the scenes when she got married from here fifteen years ago...

At that time, she could never have imagined that fifteen years later, she would leave this home again in this way.

Everything will be fine! Shen Zhi told herself in her heart, holding the hand of Lady Mu, feeling somewhat guilty, as she already had a son and a daughter, but she always made her mother worry about her and work hard for her.

The slight melancholy in her heart was quickly dispelled by the cheerful voice of Shen Yunmu in the carriage.

"Uncle, your Xuanfeng is taller than my Moying! I wonder if Moying can grow any taller."

"But I will definitely grow taller. Grandpa said I will definitely grow as tall as him."

"Anyway, I can't be like Mo Ying, Mo Ying is too short."

“…”

Shen Zhi, Shen Qianchen and the wife of Duke Mu in the carriage looked at each other, and were all amused by the brat's shameless words.

This little brat, who is not that tall himself, complains that his horse is not tall enough. It's like his eyes are on the top of his head.

Shen Zhi and the other two couldn't help laughing. Their cheerful laughter spread out, attracting a round of comments from the "little chatterbox".

The convoy arrived at the house on Wuqing Street in a lively manner.

This is the most common and most popular three-courtyard house. It is not big, but it is just right for a mother and son to live in. There is an empty space above the gate, missing a plaque.

When Shen Zhi and his group arrived, a group of servants had already arrived and were cleaning the house.

The house was small, so there was no room for so many carriages. A row of carriages were parked on Wuqing Street and in the alley next to the house.

The servants from the Prince's and the Duke's Mansions helped unload the boxes from the carriages and moved them into the house one by one. The noise was so loud that it inevitably attracted the curious glances of passers-by.

However, most passers-by just take a few glances, or ask a neighbor a few words, and then continue on their way.

There was only a green-covered carriage parked diagonally opposite the house, and it did not leave for a long time.

Two sharp gazes shot out from behind the carriage window.

Chu Lingxiao stared at the plaque above the gate with a sinister look, and his whole body gave off an aura that said "no strangers allowed".

He had just been released from the prison. His hair was messy, greasy and dirty. His philtrum and chin were covered with dark stubble. He looked as disheveled as a street beggar.

"Lingxiao, it seems that the Duke's Mansion has driven Shen Zhi out." The lady sighed, and there was a sigh of "as expected" in her tone: Which family can accommodate an aunt who divorced and returned to her parents' home with a son! Chu Lingxiao snorted coldly, still not satisfied, and sneered bitterly: "Shen Zhi is ruthless and ungrateful. Does she think divorce is a good thing?!"

"That's right!" The lady followed Chu Lingxiao's words and said, "This woman obeys her father at home, obeys her husband after marriage, and obeys her son after her husband's death. Her honor in this life also depends on her father, husband, and son. Shen Zhi insisted on taking Mu Ge'er away, which is equivalent to ruining Mu Ge'er's life. She will regret it in the future, and Mu Ge'er will probably hate her!"

Shen Zhi's fate is predictable. She will only be disliked by the Shen family. She has a son too, and she will never be able to marry into a good family in the future. I'm afraid she will be a widow for the rest of her life!

This is all her own fault. She gave up being the wife of the Yongding Marquis and insisted on getting a divorce!

Madam Tai comforted Chu Lingxiao and said, "Lingxiao, there is a saying that if you survive a great disaster, you will have good fortune in the future. Now that you have survived this disaster, you will surely have good fortune in the future. In a few days, when your injuries have healed, I will take you to Baiyun Temple to worship and get rid of the bad luck."

In the past, the lady followed the emperor in believing in Taoism, but after Xuan Jing's incident, she converted to Buddhism.

Chu Lingxiao felt much better after listening to this, and even the wounds from the stick on his body didn't seem to hurt so much anymore.

Chu Lingxiao was about to draw down the curtains when he saw Shen walking out of the gate of the house slowly and greeting a man in blue clothes beside a carriage with a smile on her face. The two chatted and laughed, and looked very familiar with each other.

"Cousin," Shen Zhi said to Pei Linye with a smile, "The house is not ready today. I will invite you to a housewarming party next time."

Pei Linye didn't bother to be polite with Shen Zhi. He smiled and responded, and then reminded her: "If there is any sudden emergency, send someone to find the people from the Five Cities Military Department."

As Pei Linye spoke, he was thinking in his mind that when he returned, he would go and inform Su Mubai and ask the Five Cities Military Division to send more people to patrol this area.

Pei Linye was about thirty years old, tall and straight, with handsome features and a cold temperament. When he looked at Shen Zhi, his expression became warm and gentle.

This scene also fell into the eyes of Chu Lingxiao and his mother in the carriage. The faces of the mother and son changed instantly, and the smiles froze at the corners of their lips.

Although the distance was too far and Chu Lingxiao couldn't hear what Shen Zhi and Pei Linye were saying, the way they talked and laughed was irritating enough for him.

"Pei, Lin, Ye." Chu Lingxiao pronounced Pei Linye's name word by word, his eyes almost spitting fire.

His eyes were not blind, of course he could see that Pei Linye's eyes were clearly unusual when he looked at Shen Zhi, and his eyebrows were full of affection.

Chu Lingxiao's face first turned red, then green. He felt like he was being cuckolded, and his head was green.

Chu Lingxiao was so angry that he almost went crazy. It was as if a wild beast was roaring in his heart. He no longer cared about his disheveled appearance and got off the carriage angrily, shouting, "Shen Zhi!"

He rushed towards Shen Zhi quickly. Because one of his legs was lame, his walking posture was a little strange, like a mad bull charging around. His eyes were red and his head seemed to be smoking.

If looks could kill, Shen Zhi and Pei Linye would probably have been torn apart by him.

Shen Zhi's eyes swept over Chu Lingxiao indifferently, without a trace of emotion in her eyes, as if she didn't know this person at all, nor had she seen this person.

Chu Lingxiao could no longer be seen in her eyes. Shen Zhi didn't want to look at him, nor did she want to waste time arguing with him. It would just be a waste of time and energy. People can't argue about right and wrong with animals!

Pei Linye looked at Chu Lingxiao coldly, his lips slightly pursed. He had fought his way out of the battlefield, and his aura was as sharp as a blade, full of murderous intent.

Chu Lingxiao knew clearly who Pei Linye was, but he still pointed at his nose and questioned Shen Zhi: "Shen Zhi, who is he?! Who is he to you?!" Adulterer!

Chu Lingxiao's teeth were grinding with hatred. What man could tolerate being cuckolded? As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Linye's right fist had already struck out quickly, hitting Chu Lingxiao's abdomen with lightning speed, like a heavy hammer.

Chu Lingxiao groaned, staggered backwards, and fell on his back, looking miserable.

"Ling Xiao!" The lady in the carriage let out a sharp cry.

Pei Linye took a step closer to Chu Lingxiao, looked down at Chu Lingxiao lying on the ground, and uttered only one word:

"roll!"

His word was neither light nor heavy, like a knife on Chu Lingxiao's neck, revealing a bloodthirsty aura.

“……” Chu Lingxiao’s face turned pale, and even his moans were stuck in his throat, like a mute.

This time he was imprisoned in the Sky Prison, and was beaten with a stick every few days. His old wounds had not yet healed, and he had new wounds. He was already scared of being beaten.

Chu Lingxiao had no doubt that the man in front of him had killed someone before. If it happened in the dark night with no one around, he would have taken his life without hesitation.

Chu Lingxiao was frightened and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

He couldn't utter a word and crawled towards the carriage.

When Chu Lingxiao got on the Chu family's carriage, Shen Yunmu's voice came from the house: "Grandma, sister, is my cousin leaving? I have to say goodbye to Xuanfeng."

The wife of Duke Mu appeared at the gate at some point and looked expressionlessly at the Chu family's carriage, which was heading in another direction at the driver's shout.

The wife of Duke Mu then said slowly, "Brother Mu, your cousin hasn't left yet."

Shen Yunmu pulled Shen Qianchen out as well, and went to say goodbye to Pei Linye with a smile. However, he only said one sentence to Pei Linye, but he was able to talk to the dark horse Xuanfeng for more than ten sentences, and he still felt unsatisfied.

The little brat didn't even notice Chu Lingxiao had been there from beginning to end.

Shen Qianchen knew it, she had already heard what Jiang Yuan had said. She glanced at the Chu family's carriage calmly and curled her lips in sarcasm.

After Pei Linye said goodbye to the Shen family one by one, he mounted his horse and rode away.

Lady of Duke Mu watched Pei Linye's departing back, the corners of her lips curled up, a faint smile appeared in her eyes, and she was in a good mood: Chu Lingxiao was just a hurdle in her daughter's life, and now they have divorced, which means that the man and the woman have nothing to do with each other's marriage.

My daughter is still young. She can’t be alone forever.

Pei Linye is a good guy. He is 31 years old this year and still unmarried.

He never said it himself, but Lady Mu and Duke Mu could see that Pei Linye liked his daughter, and he had been waiting for her, silently for many years.

Lady of Duke Mu's eyes welled up with a feeling of bitterness. She held back her tears and regretted it once again: they really shouldn't have hastily arranged this marriage just to repay a favor, which has ruined their daughter's life for half her life.

Don't be in a hurry. Lady Mu said to herself in her heart that if Pei Linye really cared about it, he wouldn't be in such a hurry for a while.

Lady Mu, the Duke's wife, had never mentioned Pei Linye's feelings to Shen Zhi. She knew that her daughter still needed time to heal the wounds in her heart. Fate cannot be forced, so just take it step by step.

"Grandma!" At this time, Shen Yunmu pulled the skirt of Lady Mu, waking her up from her thoughts, "Would you like to stay at our house next time? My house is in a great location, very close to my third aunt's house. I can go to visit Qi Niang just two blocks away."

"My third aunt and uncle took Qiniang to the hot spring resort in Jizhou. They should be back in a few days..."

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The "little chatterbox" can talk for a long time by himself. Sometimes he is chatting with his grandmother, and sometimes he is directing the servants to help him move things, with great interest.

For him, today is not just about moving, he will also have his own house. Shen Zhi will live in the main house, and he will live in the east wing, which he will also set aside as his study.

Shen Yunmu suddenly felt that he had grown up and become a man.

He pulled Shen Qianchen to help him tidy up the study. The house had already been cleaned by the maid, so it was clean and tidy. The large pieces of furniture had also been put in place, but it still needed to be arranged.

Shen Yunmu was a small person with a lot of ideas. He even asked the maid to write down everything he said:

"The desk should be placed by the window, and I should keep a tank of goldfish and water lilies."

"There should be two bookshelves against the wall here."

"This is where the Duobaoge will be placed."

"I want to hang a painting on this wall and put an incense burner there."

"Also, there should be a beauty couch in the study. When I get tired of reading, I can rest for a while. I can use a screen to block it..."

“…”

As Shen Yunmu was talking excitedly, Shen Qianchen suddenly felt that the pattern he described was somewhat familiar.

Shen Qianchen blinked, turned around in the study, and smiled with his lips pursed.

No wonder she felt familiar with it, this little brat was clearly imitating the layout of the prince's study.

The little brat seems to admire the prince very much! Shen Qianchen's mind moved, thinking of asking Gu Jue to draw a picture for Shen Yunmu as a housewarming gift when he returns, and said to Shen Zhi: "Mom, I have already ordered the plaque, and it will be delivered the day after tomorrow."

The plaque she ordered had the words "Shen's House" inscribed on it. Only with the plaque did this place feel like a home.

"You are still careful." Shen Zhi smiled.

There were many trivial matters involved in moving, so she was not in a hurry to order a plaque, thinking that there would be enough time to order one after she was settled.

Her daughter is really capable. She has considered everything, including what she has not considered.

Inside the small house, the atmosphere was harmonious and the family members were decorating the house in a collaborative manner without feeling tired at all.

On this day, Shen Qianchen was busy until 3 p.m. before leaving the Shen residence.

After the carriage drove out of Wuqing Street, Shen Qianchen suddenly ordered: "Let's go around from Yongding Marquis' Mansion."

Amber immediately opened a small window in front of the carriage, gave an order to the driver outside, then closed the window again and said with a smile: "Princess, the second master is paralyzed. I heard that he is getting more and more angry these days. Today, the first master is released from prison and returns to the Marquis' Mansion. I'm afraid the Marquis' Mansion will be very 'busy' today!"

The coachman immediately changed the route and drove the carriage towards Songhe Street where the Yongding Marquis Mansion was located.

Just as Amber guessed, the atmosphere in Yongding Marquis' Mansion was depressing at the moment, as if a storm was about to come, completely unlike the festive atmosphere in the Shen residence.

Chu Lingxiao suffered a great deal in the Sky Prison this time and was beaten several times. Just now he was punched by Pei Linye, which added to his injuries. The old lady felt sorry for her eldest son and wanted to call a doctor as soon as she returned home. However, the maid who went to ask for the doctor did not even have the chance to go out because she was stopped by people from the second house.

The people from the second house surrounded Rongfu Hall tightly, almost as if they were forcing the emperor to abdicate.

"Mom, I want to ask a doctor to see me. You said that our family has no money. Now that my eldest brother wants to see a doctor, our family has money?" Chu Lingyu was carried to Rongfutang again. He had gained weight. When he spoke, his double chin trembled, and his eyes were gloomy and resentful.

Be it Chu Lingyu, Liu, Chu Qianling and others, none of them were happy about Chu Lingxiao's return. Instead, they were more resentful and dissatisfied.

"Mom, you are so biased!" Liu said angrily.

Chu Qianling and her other siblings also nodded. They all felt that their grandmother had always favored their uncle and the eldest cousins.

The old lady felt that the gazes of Chu Lingyu, Liu and others were like thorns, pricking her whole body.

She wanted to say no and explain that Chu Lingxiao had suffered a lot in the Heavenly Prison, but before she could say anything, Chu Lingxiao had already beaten her to it.

Chu Lingxiao angrily shouted at Chu Lingyu: "Chu Lingyu, I am your eldest brother. An elder brother is like a father!"

"If it wasn't for the glory of the Chu family, why would I go to jail?!"

Chu Lingxiao really felt that he had suffered so much for the sake of the Chu family, but his brother was not only not grateful to him, but also blamed him and turned a blind eye to him being imprisoned. He was simply heartless and ungrateful.

Chu Lingyu no longer wanted to listen to Chu Lingxiao's repetitive and boring old talk.

In the eyes of this eldest brother, there is only himself and everyone has to sacrifice for him.

"I don't have a brother as selfish as you. Anyway, I've already said it before. I want to divide the family. After the division, mother, you can spend money on your brother, but I can't control it."

"As long as the family remains together, no one is allowed to spend the public money on my eldest brother."

Chu Lingyu said coldly, completely tearing his face apart. To him, Chu Lingxiao was no longer his elder brother, but a robber, a robber who tried to rob him of his money!

Chu Lingxiao had just suffered a loss at the hands of Pei Linye and was punched hard. He was still feeling pain in his abdomen. It was conceivable that his abdomen must have been bruised.

He had been holding a grudge in his heart, a grudge he had been holding since the emperor put him in prison until now. At this moment, it finally burst out.

"Chu Lingyu, today I will teach you a lesson on behalf of my father for being disrespectful to my elder brother!"

Chu Lingxiao raised his fist, rushed forward and started punching, one punch after another, each one more fierce than the last.

Chu Lingxiao had a very unhappy life these days. He was framed by Xuan Jing and was imprisoned. Shen Zhi not only divorced him, but also took away his legitimate son. Pei Linye not only coveted Shen Zhi and cheated on him, but also dared to attack him...

All of these were thorns in Chu Lingxiao's heart, and he vented them all on Chu Lingyu with his fists.

Before Chu Lingyu became paralyzed, he was not as skilled as Chu Lingxiao. Now that his lower limbs are paralyzed, the gap between him and Chu Lingxiao is even greater. He tried to resist, but Chu Lingxiao hit him even harder, leaving bruises on his face.

Beside him, Liu shouted sharply, "Someone, come quickly!"

Chu Lingxiao became even angrier and pushed Chu Lingyu hard.

Chu Lingyu screamed, his body tilted, and he fell off the sedan chair, hitting the back of his head on the sharp corner of a chair behind him.

"Master!" Liu's voice became louder and sharper, almost breaking the roof.

Chu Lingyu fell to the ground with his eyes closed, motionless, blood gushing out from the back of his head. Soon, the ground was covered with blood, so red that it was blinding.

There was silence in the room. Madam Tai, Chu Qianling and the others were all stunned and could not react for a while.

Time seemed to stop.

Liu's face turned pale, as white as snow, and her throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand.

After a moment, she uttered a sound, her lips trembling: "Murder..."

"Chu Lingxiao killed someone, and he must pay with his life!"

"Someone, report it to the police! Someone's been murdered!"

Liu's mind went blank, and all she could see was a pool of glaring blood. The sound became sharper and louder.

The servants were still stunned, and it took them a while to react. Some went to help Chu Lingyu, who was lying lifeless on the ground, some went to call a doctor, and some went to help Liu calm down.

There was chaos in Rongfu Hall, with chickens and dogs running around.

The air in the mansion became heavier, layers of dark clouds gathered in the sky, and the weather was gloomy.

There were Shen Qianchen's spies in the Marquis' Mansion, and Amber was soon told everything that happened in Rongfu Hall. Amber returned to the carriage and reported it to Shen Qianchen.

After a brief stop, the carriage continued to move forward, this time its destination was Prince Chen's Palace.

Shen Qianchen was not surprised at all. The Chu family had been in a mess for a long time. It was only because of Shen Zhi's tricks that the family could barely maintain its dignity and prevent it from falling so quickly. Now that Shen Zhi was gone, the Chu family would not be able to survive for much longer.

What is the Yongding Marquis's Mansion?! It is a place full of filth and dirt.

Shen Qianchen curled his lips nonchalantly and asked casually: "Is the person dead?"

Amber replied: "The second master is not dead yet. The doctor came just now and said that he might not be well. He was hit hard and lost a lot of blood..."

Shen Qianchen let it go in one ear and out the other, not taking it too seriously.

Anyway, this is their own business. It's none of their business whether they quarrel, fight, live or die.

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