The summer night was sultry, and the originally quiet back hall was startled by the man's loud chattering. Countless birds flapping their wings and soared into the sky, flying towards the dark sky, leaving only the trembling branches behind them.
Li Luansong walked very fast because of the wind at his feet. Who would have thought that Zhang Chengru was chasing after him like a dog-skin plaster. He was so drunk that he muttered: "Madam... Shen Que, stop..."
The noise made people have headaches, and Li Luansong was itching his teeth with hatred.
At this moment, Zhang Chengru only felt that Shen was really having a temper. She was walking in front, her steps were fast, and the tulle skirt of her skirt was kicked flying by her. It looked like the waves in the water and the skillful skills of an actor. For a moment, he saw It made him dizzy.
To be fair, Zhang Chengru has always felt that Shen is indeed a good lady. Putting aside the abnormality in the past two days, she has never caused any trouble since she entered the house and has always been obedient. She was a businesswoman, so she probably knew that her status was low. At home, he served his mother and took care of the house with great dedication, and never resisted even if he was occasionally wronged.
What's more, Zhang Chengru never noticed her existence many times.
As for her appearance, he had never looked at her carefully before. He ran away on their wedding night, leaving her alone in the empty room for three years, and she seemed to be used to it.
Under the moonlight, the woman walking in front had a fair and slender neck and a graceful and dignified figure. For a moment, Zhang Chengru couldn't move his eyes away.
In fact, when Zhang Chengru saw her for the first time at the palace banquet today, Zhang Chengru felt that the only word she could describe was stunning. She was beautiful yet charming, delicate yet gentle, and her appearance was one of the best in Shangjing.
Unfortunately……
Zhang Chengru thought silently in his heart that if she could have the status of Xueying, their husband and wife would be in harmony and love each other forever.
Then things like today's incident would not have happened. Zhang Chengru suddenly remembered the scene of her private meeting with her foreigner, and suddenly felt angry.
But his many years of experience in official circles told him that he should not act rashly at this time.
This kind of thing is unbearable for any man. However, if you are angry, you have to weigh it. Shen Zhen dares to have a private meeting with someone in the palace. The other person must have a lot of background. He has offended a high-ranking official. I can't afford it, let alone if I have any connection with a certain royal family member...
Zhang Chengru didn't dare to think that the strength of the Zhang family is now not as good as before. Everyone in the family is counting on him as the eldest son. The remaining brothers will hardly make any achievements. And he is also a person with no hope of promotion. If he messes with anyone again, it will be terrible. It’s really adding insult to injury.
You can't, you can't, you must stay calm. Zhang Chengru warned himself that a little impatience will ruin his big plans. It's not worth it to ruin his future and destroy his family for a business girl. It's not worth it. It's not worth it.
He only dared to say this to Shen Que. Looking at her now thicker waist, it might be better to endure it for the time being. He did not want or dare to say anything about it.
Perhaps one day he could be allowed to quietly grasp the handle and find out the fate of his life, and it would not be too late to make further calculations.
See, this is the human heart. They will immediately weigh the pros and cons and seize the favorable conditions. Even their anger must be just right and valuable.
Under the moonlight, Li Luansong was anxious. Naturally, he didn't know what Zhang Chengru was thinking behind him. He wanted to see Shen Que, and he was thinking about what the two bastards gave her to drink. Don't let him. Caught, must be beaten...
Suddenly, a familiar voice came into my ears, and the shout of "Your Highness" really made people tremble.
Looking back at Zhang Chengru who was following him, both of them paused. Not far ahead, there were two figures at the end of the dense forest, a man and a woman. The man was tall and mighty, while the woman was delicate and delicate.
The distance is not far, what else can't be seen clearly? It's His Royal Highness Prince Jin and Zhou Xueying.
At that time, Shen Que was facing the two of them, and Zhou Xueying on the opposite side had her back to them. Standing like this, Zhou Xueying could not see, but Shen Que could see Li Luansong and Zhang Chengru coming in a hurry.
All three people heard Zhou Xueying's words. Li Luansong quickly gave Shen Quefei an eyebrow. How could he miss such an opportunity? Shen Que understood it and made a decisive decision immediately.
By moving his steps, Shen Que took two steps forward. He missed Zhou Xueying's gaze and gestured to them to be silent. Li Luansong and Zhang Chengru naturally stood obediently.
"Your Highness."
Seeing that she was still silent, Zhou Xueying felt a little anxious. The success or failure of what she said today depended on it. If it didn't work, she could only think about something else and just keep doing nothing.
Shen Que walked back to his original position and stood still. Seeing the opportunity, Zhou Xueying said "ouch" and fell into Shen Que's arms. Shen Que supported her and the two of them were close to each other.
Seeing this scene in the eyes of the two people across from him, Zhang Chengru felt that his heavenly spirit cover had been lifted, and cold air was poured into his head one by one.
"What's wrong girl?"
Shen Que lowered his tone and asked, "Do you want to ask for an imperial doctor?"
"No, thank you very much, Your Highness." Zhou Xueying raised her head, with tears streaming down her face, and said, "My little girl is also in a hurry, and her head is a little dizzy. It's okay."
Shen Que supported her and said: "Then please stand still, girl. You and I are alone in this secluded place. Being seen by others will damage the girl's reputation."
"Your Highness."
Zhou Xueying called her loudly, "Is Your Highness really so cruel? Doesn't he accept my feelings at all?"
"Yes, I have known Zhang Chengru since childhood. Our families are family friends, and I have always regarded him as my elder brother."
She explained aggrievedly: "Our mothers were in love with each other, and we were naturally more familiar with each other when we were children. However, I never had any other thoughts about him. He used to care about our good relationship and did take care of me. But……"
Thinking of the bitterness of these years, Zhou Xueying couldn't help crying:
"Ever since my father's accident happened, I lost my family, and the old lady of the Zhang family also looked at me differently. He, Zhang Chengru, had hired someone else as his wife, but how could he talk about my association with him? How could I, an innocent woman, stand on my own? Woolen cloth?"
Shen Que looked at the pale Zhang Chengru not far away, raised his eyebrows and said, "So, you two really don't have that kind of relationship."
Zhou Xueying said absolutely not, "Don't say there is no such relationship. In recent years, they have been afraid to avoid their little girl, and others have also disliked her in every possible way."
The words fall silently, and the breeze blows on my face, bringing with it a burst of peach fragrance.
"My little girl boldly expressed her feelings to His Highness today. I hope that His Highness will take pity on you. My little girl has a sincere heart. If she can serve His Highness, this life will be enough."
With a beautiful woman in front of her and so much passion, who can withstand this?
Shen Que looked past Zhou Xueying to Li Luansong. His Highness had a look of disdain on his face, which almost made her laugh.
Before the play was over, Shen Que did not expose her and continued to ask: "Are you saying that you have already fallen in love with me and are willing to stay by my side and serve me, even if you don't have a status?"
Zhou Xueying said that she didn’t want a reputation, “I admire His Highness, and I don’t want fame in vain.”
Shen Que looked embarrassed and said, "What would happen if your Chengru brother knew that you were following this king without any name or status?"
"My daughter thinks... Brother Chengru will definitely be happy for my daughter. He has always known my daughter's thoughts towards His Highness. If I can achieve my wish, he will also be happy."
Seeing that there was something going on, Zhou Xueying increased her power and climbed up Shen Que's left arm like a pair of catkin vines. As soon as she touched it, she heard His Highness say loudly:
"Shilang Zhang has been standing there for a long time, and he must have heard what my sister said. Are you really happy for her?"
Like five thunders, Zhou Xueying was stunned.
Shen Que passed by her and slipped her arms. She heard the two people behind her saluting her and saying hello, but she couldn't move. Those were the voices of Zhang Chengru and the eldest lady. When did they... come...
Zhang Chengru was like her at this moment, trying to maintain his manners and salute, and then walked steadily towards this side. Only when he stood behind Zhou Xueying could he see clearly. Her whole body was trembling slightly.
Yes, the true colors have been exposed, of course it’s scary.
Zhang Chengru said: "What Your Highness said is absolutely true. If Xueying can... get what she wants, I... will definitely be happy."
"Brother Chengru." Zhou Xueying turned around suddenly, but her eyes were extinguished the moment she touched him, and she didn't dare to look up at him again.
He was once a childhood sweetheart and childhood sweetheart. Although he was cowardly, he was sincere to her. Although he did not marry her, in Zhang Chengru's heart, Zhou Xueying was already a being who was closer to him than his wife. He didn't expect that she would have such thoughts.
The two were speechless for a moment, and the atmosphere was extremely awkward.
Li Luansong looked at Shen Que, and after making sure that she was fine, he secretly gave her a thumbs up. The lady was a little shy after being praised.
However, such opportunities are rare. Li Luansong rolled up his sleeves, stepped forward, pointed at Zhou Xueying and said:
"Zhou Xueying, I am really worthless for my husband."
Zhang Chengru:......
I heard this twice tonight.
"Go and ask around. Is there anyone in the capital who doesn't know about the ambivalent relationship between you two? Childhood sweethearts and childhood sweethearts. That's not enough to describe you. You should be called a liaison and a coward."
"Shen Que." Zhang Chengru wanted to interrupt her, but was pulled by Li Luansong and took two steps back.
"You really have a way of hanging on to Zhang Chengru, and at the same time you come here to seduce His Highness the King of Jin. What's wrong, are you using Zhang Chengru as a retreat?"
"Sister, no, you listen to me..."
"I'm not your sister, so don't pretend to be pretentious in front of me. He, Zhang Chengru, is blind, but I am not."
"Shen Que, that's enough."
Zhang Chengru behind him finally became angry, shouted loudly and pulled Li Luansong back.
The cobblestone path was already full of potholes, and when he pulled him off guard like this, Li Luansong lost his balance and almost fell down. Fortunately, Shen Que's quick eyesight and quick hands caught him.
Seeing the eldest prince taking action, Zhang Chengru felt he had lost his composure, but was speechless.
Looking around, is there anyone in the world who is more embarrassed than him? One night, first, the wife had a secret meeting with the foreign man, and then the lover fell in love with him. This...
It's better to grab Dier head first.
Looking at Zhang Chengru's drooping look, Shen Que said:
"Shilang Zhang, I don't have a close relationship with you. I have always respected you as a learned man. Who would have thought that today is such an eye-opener."
Zhang Chengru heard that something was wrong in his words, and immediately jumped out of his emotions, leaning over and clasping his hands as if to listen.
"Not only do you have to go to Shu, but you also treat your married wife so harshly. I, Daye, have always respected my married wife since our ancestors were emperors. This is the ancestral precept and tradition. If you don't like her, why marry her? Such half-heartedness ruins someone's future, and What qualifications do you have to stand in the court and face the people?"
It has been three years, Shen Que has been wronged and depressed for three years. Now, he finally vents his grievances and dissatisfaction through this identity.
Happy, refreshing.
However, His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the emperor, actually helped the eldest lady to speak. This position, this situation... Zhang Chengru and Zhou Xueying both quietly raised their heads.
