It is said that you can't hide the look in someone's eyes when you like them.
This statement is also very fitting when applied to Xie Xuan.
In his previous life, Xie Xuan seemed to have liked Yun Chuwei quite a bit.
But why would he like Yun Chuwei so much? The two of them clearly don't have much interaction.
If Yun Chuwei was the one who saved them, then it makes sense.
The guard only said that his daughter was from the Marquis's mansion, but didn't say which daughter.
He remembered the guard's words very clearly.
Because the guard was a traitor, he said that if his daughter hadn't sent him to rescue people, he wouldn't have saved a good-for-nothing.
He didn't want to say anything more because the guard had humiliated him by calling him a piece of trash.
By the time they tried to find out who their savior was, it was too late.
However, one day later, he clearly saw that guard following Yun Lianhua.
Unfortunately, by the time he went to look for him, the guard had already left.
Later, he heard that the guard had resigned from his post, left the Marquis's mansion, and returned to his hometown.
He never saw that guard again after that.
Xie Sheng thought for a moment, then hurriedly left the tent and came to Yun Lianhua, looking at her intently.
Yun Lianhua was puzzled and asked Xie Sheng, "Brother Sheng, what are you doing?"
"I told you, you saved me back then, do you remember?" Xie Sheng asked.
Yun Lianhua felt uneasy, not quite understanding why Xie Sheng had suddenly brought this up.
She could only speak hesitantly, "I dare not take credit. I only gave an order. It should have been the guard who saved Brother Sheng. I didn't know it was Brother Sheng at the time, and I didn't see you either!"
Xie Sheng told her all of this.
She has always chosen not to explain or deny.
However, Xie Sheng's sudden mention of this matter made her feel very uneasy.
She could only give ambiguous answers.
Xie Sheng looked at Yun Lianhua and said seriously, "I just want to ask you, where is that guard from?"
"Where are you from? This..." Yun Lianhua originally wanted to make up a place at random.
However, thinking that Xie Sheng might send someone to investigate that place, she said, "I don't actually know where he's from. How about I try to find out for you after we get back to the capital?" Yun Lianhua said.
Xie Sheng thought about it and felt that Yun Lianhua's words made sense.
How could Yun Lianhua, a young lady from a wealthy family, know the hometown of a guard?
There is something else that is highly suspicious.
The spy planted next to Xie Xuan had never been trusted by Xie Xuan before. He had never obtained any information through that spy, so why was he suddenly receiving such news now?
Are there really no problems in the middle?
Perhaps Xie Xuan knew that killing Yun Chuwei here would be too easy, so he released this message to make him let Yun Chuwei go.
That must be it!
As Xie Sheng thought about it, his furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
Seeing that Xie Sheng's expression had softened, Yun Chuwei also relaxed.
To her surprise, Xie Sheng continued, "What was that guard's name?"
Yun Lianhua was startled and panicked for a moment.
That guard wasn't even one of hers, or even from the Marquis's residence. How could she know his name? The only time the Crown Prince saw that guard walking with her was when she went to the villa to find Yun Chuwei and accidentally broke something.
Yun Chuwei persisted, demanding that the guard accompany her back to the Marquis's residence to collect compensation.
But she couldn't just make up a name.
Since Xie Sheng asked such a question, he obviously wanted to investigate this guard.
If she just makes up a random answer, it will be exposed as soon as it's investigated.
"Brother Guard!" Yun Lianhua said quickly, "I'll just call him Brother Guard."
Actually, it's quite normal that she didn't know the guard's name.
After all, men and women are different. How could a young lady from a respectable family ask a guard's name?
For now, the only option is to keep Xie Sheng calm and think of another solution later.
At worst, we can try to distract Xie Sheng with other things.
Upon hearing this, Xie Sheng felt as if his heart had sunk to the bottom.
When the guard spoke of his young mistress, his affection, respect, and care were palpable.
How could it be a relationship where we don't even know each other's names?
"I understand!" Xie Sheng turned around and returned to his tent.
His hands were trembling slightly.
He returned to his tent, sat down, and muttered, "Impossible! It can't be Yun Chuwei's. Yun Chuwei rarely returns to the capital; she couldn't possibly command the Marquis's guards. Nor would the Marquis's guards have such a favorable impression of her."
The guard standing nearby asked Xie Sheng, "Should we temporarily halt our actions regarding Miss Yun Chuwei and wait until we've investigated this matter thoroughly before making further plans?"
"No!" Xie Sheng shook his head. "Proceed according to the original plan!"
Upon hearing this, the guard could only nod in agreement.
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The next day, just as Yun Chuwei woke up, news arrived that Xie Xin was going to kill the prisoners.
Huo Qingjue said to Yun Chuwei, "According to the Fifth Princess, everyone who admits their mistakes and surrenders must be publicly whipped. Everyone who refuses to admit their mistakes and surrenders will be executed! After the Crown Prince learned of this, he immediately went to the Fifth Princess to try to stop it. His Highness the Crown Prince cursed the Fifth Princess for being cruel and bloodthirsty, like a demon. The Fifth Princess cursed the Crown Prince for being stupid, brainless, and hypocritical! Do you want to go and see?"
Yun Chu smiled and said, "Let's go take a look! Let's join in the fun and see what's going on."
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When Yun Chuwei arrived, she indeed saw the two locked in a stalemate and confrontation.
Xie Sheng was protecting a burly man dressed in a coarse cloth shirt.
The man hid behind Xie Sheng, appearing completely fearless.
He turned to Xie Xin and said, "Your Highness, I joined the rebels because my hometown was severely affected by the disaster and I couldn't survive. I just wanted to live, what's wrong with that! Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince is benevolent and loves the people, protecting me. Otherwise, you would have killed me. You are truly a heartless woman."
Xie Sheng felt a little smug when he heard the people behind him praising him.
Therefore, he was even more determined to save this person.
He felt that if he saved this person, people would then spread the word about his benevolence!
He looked at Xie Xin and said, "Royal sister, did you hear that? He was forced to join the rebels. Can't you even give him a chance?"
Xie Xin remained unmoved, saying, "No! Either die or surrender and accept punishment."
Xie Sheng revealed a disappointed expression and said, "Xie Xin, I am truly disappointed in you. Let me tell you, I'm protecting him. If you want to kill him, you'll have to kill me first!"
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