Of course, despite saying that, Shen Yunhao was still quite surprised.
Who would have thought that a snake demon would infiltrate the prestigious Tianyu royal family?
It is important to understand that when a dynasty comes to power, it inevitably has close ties with the local cultivation sects.
Huayin Palace may not be considered a top-tier sect, but it is still backed by Guanghan Palace.
That enchantress was able to hide within the royal family not only because she possessed remarkable counter-surveillance skills, but also because she likely had a powerful background...
At the very least, Shen Yunhao didn't believe that she could have remained undetected for so many years without the help of the cultivators in Huayin Palace.
However, the mere mention of snake demons instantly conjured up the image of Zhu Li in Shen Yunhao's mind.
If he remembers correctly, Zhu Li should also have some python blood in her body...
Is it a white snake or a white dragon?
We really should have gone to Beihai sooner to get to know Sister Li'er thoroughly...
"Ahem... Um, are you sure the Imperial Concubine is a snake demon?"
"What I saw with my own eyes is absolutely true!"
"Speaking of which, how can a scholar like you freely enter and leave the palace?"
"Hmph!" However, Shen Wenruo waved her sleeve and raised her head, saying, "I am a core student of Bowen Academy. I am fortunate to have been appreciated by the Dean and recommended to enter the palace to be Princess Feiluan's study companion!"
“Princess Feiluan?” Shen Yunhao raised an eyebrow: “The one Emperor Tianyu dotes on the most, Yan Feiluan?”
"That's right!"
Hearing this, Shen Yunhao began to believe that his younger cousin had some academic talent, otherwise he wouldn't have been recommended to the palace.
But why is everyone else being a tutor to a prince, while this guy is being a tutor to a princess?
Shen Yunhao tilted his head and glanced at him twice, not continuing the conversation on the topic, but simply said, "If what you said is true, then things are getting a bit complicated..."
"Of course it's troublesome. For a dignified dynasty and its royal family to be infiltrated by such a demon is truly a disgrace to the dynasty and a tragedy for us scholars!"
What a damn angry young man...
Shen Yunhao covered his forehead and said helplessly, "I don't care how ambitious you are, but isn't our safety the biggest problem right now? Besides, if the other side fails to kill you, won't the Shen family face retaliation? Haven't you thought about that at all?"
"I never thought about it!"
Shen Wenruo nodded readily.
"..."
Dude, do you have to be so direct?
However, what his cousin said next made Shen Yunhao pause in surprise.
“With my sister-in-law in charge now, those demons and monsters don’t dare to cause trouble. However…” Shen Wenruo looked at Qing Teng sitting next to Shen Yunhao and sighed, “However, whether Fairy Ning is still willing to help the Shen family is still an unknown.”
Shen Yunhao coughed twice, then suddenly realized something: "Wait! You mean... Yao'er is in Lin Yuan City right now?"
"Yes... I only came back about two weeks ago..."
For some reason, Shen Yunhao suddenly felt a sense of unease and subconsciously asked, "Then... does she know I'm missing?"
However, Shen Wenruo rolled her eyes: "What do you think?"
"..."
Yes, we're already here, how could we not know?
Shen Yunhao pursed his lips, and after a long while, he tentatively asked, "So... what was Yao'er's reaction?"
"I don't know, since I've been here the whole time and haven't gone back."
At this moment, Shen Wenruo glanced at him again and said, "However, I heard that after Fairy Ning returned to Linyuan City, she stayed at the Shen residence and has not left since..."
"He...he's staying at my house!"
Shen Yunhao's heart trembled!
“Yes, and she lives in the courtyard you used to live in… My father said that place is now Ning Xianzi’s residence alone. No one, including the master, can go in, and she doesn’t need any servants…”
"What...what exactly does she mean by this?"
Shen Yunhao's voice trembled slightly.
Shen Wenruo, however, gave a cold smile and crossed her arms.
"I don't understand who you're putting on this act for... Even a bookworm like me can see that Fairy Ning is waiting for you to come back... It's a pity, although he's still alive, it's uncertain whether he's still the same Third Young Master he used to be..."
As she spoke, she glanced at Qing Teng beside Shen Yunhao, then turned away and stopped talking.
Night fell, and all was silent. The atmosphere inside the cave fell into an eerie silence after Shen Wenruo finished speaking.
Qing Teng seemed to sense something, and a strange sadness welled up in her heart. She nervously asked while clenching her small hands.
"Brother Yunhao...Qingteng...did he get into trouble...?"
Shen Yunhao's heart trembled, and he immediately felt a pang of heartache.
He suppressed the complex emotions in his eyes and patted the girl's head.
"You're not wrong. Now it seems... I'm the one who caused the trouble..."
The image of that girl in red makeup resurfaced in my mind once again. This time, every detail of the girl was magnified infinitely in my mind, becoming exceptionally clear.
Although he had been trying to numb himself, Shen Yunhao finally began to think about it now.
if……
If that girl really did all that because she liked him.
So, do I owe people... a little too much?
Can I still bring up divorce with a clear conscience?
Can I really bring myself to be so ruthless?
But what will happen to Sister Li'er if we don't get a divorce?
How should I explain this to her?
No wonder...
No wonder Sister Li'er's expression changed when she heard that she had returned to Hanxuan City during their last phone call.
No wonder she changed her usual demeanor and, for the first time, gave a positive response to her excessive demands...
Looking back now, she clearly saw through it!
Those so-called responses, seemingly full of affection, actually contain so much insecurity and worry.
She really... really wanted to go to Beihai by herself!
Shen Yunhao hugged his legs, rested his head on his arm, and fell silent.
He's suddenly... a little afraid to go back.
"Brother Yunhao...you don't need to worry!"
At this moment, Qing Teng spoke.
She ran behind Shen Yunhao and gently hugged him: "My sister told me that as long as Brother Yunhao is willing, my sister and I can disappear at any time... When Brother Yunhao misses us, we can come back at any time, and we will definitely not disturb Brother and that... that Sister Ning!"
Qing Teng was unaware that every word she spoke was like a rusty, dull knife, slowly tearing away at Shen Yunhao's defenses.
So... Mo Yan figured it out too!
Shen Yunhao suddenly felt like crying.
It felt like... the whole world knew that Ning Yuyao liked him and had been waiting for him.
Only he himself kept bringing up the kindness shown to him back then.
Like a clown...
sad.
How ridiculous!
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