Chapter 10: Heart's Delight

As for your question about how to be in my presence at the Lord's palace, how should one act as my person

The healthy women, hesitant and silent, with a clever and audacious demeanor, relying on the old lady's favor, boldly said: "Your Excellency, we are here on the old lady's orders to thoroughly investigate this case of poison. These two individuals are involved, and we are about to take them back for questioning."

Wei Yu had also heard quite a bit about this matter, "I have heard that there is chaos in the capital, with blood flowing and a state of alarm everywhere, and everyone is on edge— that princess is indeed too overbearing and reckless!"

Wasting time ... ... ? ! ''

Why does being by my side make you feel so uncomfortable?

Is this how unwilling you appear ... ...

Faced with Zhu Wen's innocent and astonished smile, Shu Zhenxin felt a surge of anger. She knew full well that the other party was deliberately trying to extricate her in front of others. The rumors in the palace spread like wildfire, and within a night, it would become known to all. At this moment and in this place, there was no longer any room for her to live in peace!

It was quite unexpectedly that she recalled the man with long, dark hair that approached blue, bringing with him an endless chill. She couldn't help but sigh to herself: "Zhu Wen... If my conjectures are correct, the schemes directed at you are intricately linked, and this is far from the only move..."

Everyone looked at each other, unwilling to retreat just like that. Just as they were about to speak again, Zhu raised his sword-like eyebrows and said in a low voice: "Get out."

Shu Zhen quietly gazed at Zhu Wen, remaining silent, with her pair of deep black eyes almost penetrating into the innermost depths of his heart

Shu Zhen was almost laughing out loud; she raised her head, her dark and piercing eyes fixed on Zhu Wen, wanting to retort, but ultimately did not speak.

This astonishing statement left Hong Ling and Xia Fei blushing on the side, yet it also caused Shu Zhen to narrow her eyes. After a moment, she gritted her teeth and said: "Your Excellency... are you doing this on purpose?!"

She seemed to be advising Hongling, yet at the same time, she appeared to be speaking to herself. The silver needle, after tracing a graceful arc in the air, began to leap incessantly, as if it had acquired a spirit of its own

Zhu Wen ... ... with soaring spirits, you, the exceptionally talented youth, have you ever realized that even wasting time is better than living in turmoil, as if walking on thin ice ... ...

She was lost in thought, yet soon became bewildered, and secretly laughed to herself: What do these have to do with me?

A silent sigh echoed in her heart, her clear black eyes tinged with a different kind of melancholy, which led Zhu Wen to misunderstand her intentions, revealing a subtle displeasure hidden between her brows.

Suddenly, Zhu Wen, dressed in casual attire, strode in with great strides, surrounded by a group of guards.

With a silver scissors, she neatly trimmed the loose threads, gazing at the embroidery before her. There, the goddess of the Luo River danced gracefully, her eyes sparkling with brilliance. A slight smile appeared on her lips, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Zhu Wen smiled faintly, yet her tone was sharp and biting, "When did I appoint you to oversee the investigation in Shen Si?"

Before the anger could take hold, a loud announcement was heard from outside the house

This strike was like a whip lashing out, causing the faces of the crowd to lose all color as they turned their gazes towards the two sisters, their eyes flashing with resentment, before they gradually retreated.

The afternoon sunlight is faint and tranquil, with remnants of snow dripping from the eaves, some extending into long icicles, reflecting a mesmerizing array of colors.

He cast a cold glance and said displeasedly, "What are you all making a fuss about here?"

A faintly malicious cold smile emerged between his brows, "My Xie Kingdom is powerful, and it is evident that it is the next target of the court. Yet, those in the royal city continue to engage in reckless infighting. There is no greater example of ignorance of danger than this!"

Zhu Wen felt as if he were touched by her gaze, which was as clear as a cold spring, almost piercing his skin. He then smiled and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? After all, I saved you once again..."

What brings about this statement

The afternoon sunlight illuminated his entire body, and his cold, handsome face took on a slight flush due to the intense mockery, yet it revealed a kind of unruly masculinity that left one dazzled and entranced

She recalled a nightmare from last night, her brows furrowed in a state of alarm. "Now that Master Yan has also been placed under house arrest, everyone in the western palace is in a state of unease—sister, what do you think will happen if Master Yan is truly held accountable? What will become of us?"

... ...

By the order of Madam Feng Shunxian, I will take you both to report back

Oh?

You have also seen how aggressive these people are... If you allow them to act recklessly, you will not be able to resolve this matter peacefully today

He paused for a moment and continued: "It is said that the court is also quite unsettled. With a single edict from Princess Shen Ning, over a hundred officials have been subjected to a massive purge; the severe cases face extermination of their clan, while the lighter ones are exiled. She is likely one of the family members of this group of officials..."

Shu Zhen sighed softly, saying: "But with today's incident, we sisters have immediately become the target of everyone's criticism. What are we to do about this?"

Hong Ling, draped in a woolen shawl, seemed unable to withstand the chill, yet still smiled and replied, "Sister, I am fine."

A slender figure quietly cast a shadow behind, and Shu Zhen turned around. Not unexpectedly, she gazed at Hong Ling and asked with a smile, "Are you feeling better?"

Zhu Wen thus made a declaration, and further stated: "With such a person in the court, the feudal lords will have many constraints—ever since the Tang, Southern Jin, and Chen dynasties, apart from my Xie Kingdom, who among them is not trembling with fear, as if walking on thin ice?"

The snowlight reflected in her eyes, she lowered her head, bit her lip, and in an instant, she understood that there was no turning back in this matter

He gazes with a smile, his brows and eyes also radiating with brilliance

A tumult of emotions surged within her, when suddenly she heard a cacophony of footsteps outside the house. The front door was violently pushed open, revealing several robust women in their thirties, with coarse hands and feet, their expressions unfriendly as they coldly gazed into the room

Zhu Wen put away his smile and said solemnly: "While you are here with Yan Ji, you are merely busy with embroidery work. Is this truly how you wish to spend your time?"

Zhu Wen smiled faintly, her expression calm and composed, "How could I not know? I had already conducted a thorough investigation among the captives from Juyuan earlier."

As if anticipating that she would come to question him, Zhu Wen lightly waved his long sleeves, smiling even more freely and carelessly

Wei Yu squinted his eyes, recalling what he had seen last night, and said decisively: "Her demeanor and aura are not something an ordinary family could possess"

Your Excellency has arrived, who dares to make a commotion here

The Son of Heaven is still young, and she, as the elder sister, governs in regency, wielding the yellow decree and the white banner. Her deep strategy and decisive nature are unmatched, and how many in the world dare to overshadow her brilliance?

Having spoken, they rushed forward in a flurry, pushing and pulling people around

Without looking at him any longer, she directly instructed Hongling, "Pack your things, we are moving again!"

We, the sisters, will always remember the grace of Your Excellency in our hearts

Shu Zhen smiled faintly, her eyes shimmering like crystal waves, yet she remained unmoved. "We, the lowly servants and maidens, are but rootless floating weeds; why should we concern ourselves with the affairs of these nobles? I still possess skills, and under anyone's service, my sisters' livelihood will not be lacking."