Ever since Shen Yunxi fell asleep, she had been frowning, muttering something unintelligible, as if shrouded in sorrow, with sweat constantly beading on her forehead.
Shen Yunxi forced herself to sit up and nodded. "Don't write to my father and mother about this."
As for what Shen Yunxi was talking about, Zhizhi naturally understood; it was nothing more than her injury.
In fact, Shen Yunxi had a reason for having such thoughts. As long as she didn't say anything about the fact that she was injured while saving Junxuan, Junxuan would naturally not say anything more and cause trouble for himself.
Therefore, she had made up her mind not to tell anyone, not even her parents.
It wasn't that she didn't trust her parents, but she simply didn't know how to bring it up. Besides, they weren't around often, and Shen Yunxi didn't want her parents to worry about her relationship with Junxuan.
Women, being foolish once is enough. If a relationship is destined to be unattainable, it's best to give up.
Perhaps looking at it from a different perspective will yield unexpected results.
However, although she managed to avoid Junxuan's injury today, she hadn't forgotten the marriage contract she had with Junxuan and the late emperor. It seemed she would have to find a way to break off the engagement.
After getting off the carriage, Shen Yunxi planned to rest for a while and then think about the marriage agreement when she felt better.
Just as I reached the main gate, a voice rang out.
"Sister, you're back!" A man dressed in brocade robes strode over.
Shen Yunxi looked at the man who was walking quickly towards her, and her eyes couldn't help but redden slightly. She tried to hold back her tears, but it was in vain. Tears fell in the end, and she couldn't speak without tears.
The visitor was Shen Yunxi's elder brother, Shen Anyu, the eldest son of the Shen family and Shen Yunxi's older brother. Unfortunately, he became mentally disabled due to an accident when he was six years old.
In her past life, Shen Yunxi always avoided mentioning her elder brother whenever someone did, feeling that Shen Anyu had embarrassed her, and even the entire Shen family thought so.
But no matter how others change, only this older brother remains unchanged, with a pure and devoted heart that cares for his younger sister.
At that time, Shen Yunxi was trapped in the palace and had no choice in what she wanted. Her other brothers and sisters in the Shen family all wished to stay away from her and no one would take the initiative to get close to her. The only person who thought about her and cared about her was Shen Anyu.
Shen Anyu gave all the good things he got to his younger sister, keeping nothing for himself.
Thinking of Shen An's final fate and learning about the person who harmed him, Shen Yunxi's eyes were filled with coldness.
While Shen Yunxi was pondering, Shen Anyu had already walked up to her and stood in front of her, but he did not get too close, keeping a distance. He knew that his sister did not like him getting too close.
Upon noticing Shen Yunxi's face covered in tears, Shen Anyu unconsciously raised his hand, but froze in mid-air after seeing Shen Yunxi's eyes, unable to continue.
"Little sister, don't cry, I don't like it," Shen Anyu whispered.
Seeing Shen Anyu's subconscious actions, Shen Yunxi felt even more heartbroken, and she couldn't hold back her tears.
"Brother, why did you come to pick me up? Were you a good boy/girl at the manor today?" Shen Yunxi took out a handkerchief to wipe away her tears and forced a smile.
"Listen to me, miss your sister, pick up your sister, sister, don't cry." Shen Anyu waved his hands and feet anxiously, but still remembered that he couldn't touch Shen Yunxi.
Shen Yunxi raised her hand and grasped Shen Anyu's hand. At this moment, she didn't care about worldly etiquette and only wanted to be close to her brother.
"Okay, I won't cry, go inside."
Shen An was stunned for a long time, seemingly not expecting Shen Yunxi to take his hand. He remembered that his sister hadn't done this in a long, long time, and immediately showed a childlike smile, "Let's pick up our sister and go home!"
However, after walking only a few steps, Shen Yunxi could no longer hold on. Her wound was in too much pain, so she had to stop immediately.
"Brother, I'm not feeling well. You should go back first, and I'll take you out to play in a few days, okay?" Shen Yunxi whispered.
Although she didn't quite understand the other meaning behind her sister's words, upon hearing that her sister wasn't feeling well, Shen Anyu obediently agreed, "Okay, take my sister back."
Shen Yunxi did not refuse and was helped back to the courtyard by Shen Anyu.
After Shen Anyu left, Shen Yunxi asked Zhizhi to help her undress. Her wounds had been injured during the journey back and needed to be dressed again.
"Miss, your injuries are so severe, you'll need a long time to recover," Zhizhi said with concern.
Shen Yunxi didn't respond; her mind was a mess and she needed to sort it out.
Now that she has avoided Jun-hyun from the very beginning, she has made it clear that she owes him nothing and that they will have no further relationship in the future.
It is indeed difficult to let go of this relationship immediately, but time will be the best medicine to heal wounds. The only thing to consider is breaking off the engagement with Jun-hyun, even if it affects her reputation. I believe that she will eventually meet someone who doesn't mind that she broke off the engagement.
The wound throbbed with pain, and while the physical pain was bearable, it couldn't compare to the excruciating agony she had experienced. She was finally free.
After her medicine was changed, Shen Yunxi drank some porridge and then fell into a deep sleep.
People from the Shen family also came to see her, but knowing she was asleep, they didn't disturb her any further. Everyone knew about the emperor's assassination attempt, so they assumed Shen Yunxi was just frightened, and no bad news spread.
Of course, some people wanted to find out if Shen Yunxi had anything happen with Jun Xuan in the hot spring, but Zhizhi and Cai'er stopped them, so they had to give up.
Meanwhile, inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Junxuan lay half-reclined on the soft couch, his right hand supporting his head and his left hand resting on his bent left leg. He leaned lazily against a cushion, his eyes slightly narrowed.
After a long silence, Junxuan suddenly shouted something towards the outside of the hall.
"Defu".
An elderly eunuch hurried in. "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
"Tomorrow, arrange for someone to send some things to the Shen family. Miss Shen was quite frightened today and needs to rest and recuperate properly," Jun Xuan said with a half-smile.
Defu was taken aback by what he heard, and was quite puzzled. After all, he had watched this man grow up and, while he didn't know him by heart, he did have some understanding of his personality.
Logically speaking, His Majesty dislikes the betrothed young lady of the Shen family because of the Empress Dowager and always ignores the betrothal. Why would he do this today?
Could it be that His Majesty is no longer so disgusted with Miss Shen?
Seeing that Defu did not respond, Junxuan gave him a cool glance, his eyes filled with coldness.
Defu then realized what was happening and agreed, quickly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. "Yes, Your Majesty."
I was almost scared to death. This emperor is not so easy to fool. Even the late emperor was not this difficult to serve. I really have to be careful when I'm with the new emperor. If I make a slight mistake, I might lose my life.
After Defu left to carry out his orders, Junxuan slowly stood up, walked to the window, looked in a certain direction, his face full of mockery and his eyes filled with disdain.
"Hehe, we're even now..."
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