Seeing Shen Yunxi get up, the other three looked at her and were surprised to find that Shen Yunxi hadn't eaten a single piece; they had eaten it all.
Even Lu Wanqing, who was initially reluctant to eat the food prepared by Shen Yunxi, ended up eating with her after thinking it through, and ate quite a lot, which made her feel a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is still soup left in the kitchen, so I will go down first." Shen Yunxi curtsied slightly.
This wasn't an excuse. Shen Yunxi had already cooked a pot of chicken soup, and she had used a different method than the imperial chef, adding some other ingredients. Now that it was almost time, she should turn off the heat.
The Empress Dowager agreed, "Very well, you may go."
Shen Yunxi turned and walked out of the front hall toward the kitchen. After hesitating for a moment, she still didn't bring out the soup, planning to bring it to the Empress Dowager after Junxuan left. She would go back first.
With Junxuan and Lu Wanqing there, Shen Yunxi naturally couldn't go back to her room to rest, and could only resign herself to walking towards the front hall.
Just then, Lu Wanqing blocked her way back.
"Miss Lu, what are you doing? Is there something you want to say to me?" Shen Yunxi asked with a smile.
Lu Wanqing's face was extremely ugly. "Shen Yunxi, don't think that you can win the Emperor's favor with just a few snacks. The Emperor is not such a shallow person! As for that matter, even if you tell me, without evidence, it can't prove anything. If you don't believe me, just try it."
Despite saying that, Lu Wanqing was still a little nervous, afraid that Shen Yunxi would actually say it.
Even without evidence, it wouldn't be a good thing for Junxuan if he investigated it himself, so now it depends on Shen Yunxi's attitude.
Shen Yunxi chuckled upon hearing this, "Miss Lu, there's no need to worry too much. I had no intention of saying anything. After all, I also quite hope that you and the Emperor will be together. Rest assured, I won't compete with you anymore. Your Majesty, I've already given up. This marriage agreement was never valid anyway."
"What are you saying? How is this possible!" Lu Wanqing stared wide-eyed at Shen Yunxi in disbelief.
Shen Yunxi and she have been fighting openly and secretly for so many years, all because they want to become Junxuan's woman. Moreover, she still has the late emperor's bestowal of marriage. How could she just give up like that?
No, Shen Yunxi must have said it on purpose. She wanted to lower her guard so that she could make her move later.
"Why is it impossible? You don't think I'd be clinging to a man I've longed for all these years, only to keep pestering him after getting no response, do you? Don't worry, the man you want is no longer what I want, and your relationship has nothing to do with me. In fact, I hope you two will be together forever and never separate," Shen Yunxi said calmly.
It would be best if they didn't separate, since she was still waiting to see their farce.
As for the slight unease in her heart, Shen Yunxi chose to ignore it. She didn't want Jun Xuan to affect her emotions anymore, and she wouldn't forget to take revenge on those who had hurt her.
Lu Wanqing still didn't believe it. "Really? Are you telling the truth?"
Just then, a figure appeared not far behind Lu Wanqing.
Shen Yunxi had no idea how long the other person had been there, hadn't paid attention to what they were saying, and had no idea how much of her conversation with Lu Wanqing had been overheard.
However, these were no longer within Shen Yunxi's considerations.
Shen Yunxi smiled slightly, her gaze sweeping over Lu Wanqing and landing on the face of the person not far behind her.
"Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, I can say it again. I will no longer compete with you for the Emperor. The marriage contract is invalid. I hope you and the Emperor will be together forever and never be separated." Shen Yunxi said calmly.
Junxuan's expression remained unchanged, but the veins on his right hand behind his back bulged as he clenched his fist tightly.
Just now, Junxuan had simply come out for a stroll. He didn't want to hear the Empress Dowager praising Shen Yunxi in front of him, nor did he want to increase his favor towards Shen Yunxi according to the Empress Dowager's wishes, so he came out to get some fresh air.
Every time he was alone with the Empress Dowager, he felt suffocated by those thoughts and just wanted to leave.
However, as soon as Junxuan came out, he heard Shen Yunxi and Lu Wanqing talking. After all, he was the emperor, so he wouldn't be eavesdropping on two women.
Just as he was about to leave, he heard Shen Yunxi mention him, so he stopped.
Immediately afterwards, Junxuan heard Shen Yunxi say that she had been longing for him, but gave up after receiving no response, and even wished him and Lu Wanqing to be together forever.
More importantly, Shen Yunxi saw him coming and looked at him without any hesitation, saying that she would no longer compete with Lu Wanqing for him and that the marriage agreement was null and void.
At this moment, Junxuan could barely contain his anger.
Why should I?!
Who gave Shen Yunxi the audacity to just give up like that, and to say that the marriage agreement is null and void?
At this moment, Junxuan had forgotten that it was clearly his own unwillingness to fulfill the marriage contract, so he did not care about Shen Yunxi's existence at all, and he had no intention of obeying the late emperor's bestowal to marry Shen Yunxi.
But now, hearing Shen Yunxi say these words with his own ears, all that remained in his heart was anger and resentment.
Shen Yunxi could feel the chill emanating from Jun Xuan. Even though he didn't show it on his face, his eyes were as cold as ice as he stared at her.
Of course, she also understood that Junxuan's behavior was not because he liked her, but because he had lost face as an emperor, which made him angry and feel that he had been humiliated by a woman.
Lu Wanqing had no idea about the undercurrents between Shen Yunxi and Jun Xuan. She still looked at Shen Yunxi with suspicion, "After so many years of feelings, are you really just going to let it go like that?"
"Of course, there are countless men in this world, not just the Emperor. Besides, the Emperor has three palaces and six courtyards. I couldn't even tolerate you, let alone other women. Perhaps I will find a more suitable man in the future, someone to share my heart with, someone to grow old with. Wealth and glory are but fleeting clouds. To choose a city to grow old in, to meet someone to grow old with, to live a simple life, what does it matter if we eat simple food and drink plain tea? It can still be a long and happy life." Shen Yunxi spoke slowly, her gaze still fixed on Jun Xuan's face.
She said these words intentionally to Junxuan, so that he would know that Junxuan was nothing in Shen Yunxi's eyes now, and that she would not marry Junxuan even if she got married in the future.
Junxuan's status meant he couldn't have only one wife, and Shen Yunxi had this thought in her mind after her rebirth. She was unwilling to compete with others for a man's favor anymore.
It might be considered somewhat rebellious, but she was also fearless.
If Junxuan were to become angry at this moment, he could also resolve the late emperor's bestowed marriage, which would be exactly what Shen Yunxi wanted.
Therefore, Shen Yunxi harbored a faint sense of anticipation.
Perhaps when she returns from the palace this time, she will no longer be engaged?
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