News reached Su Xiaoqi as she was feeding Yu Jing medicine.
Upon hearing that Yuanlin Wang, Chu Lege’s father, was indeed the mastermind behind poisoning and harming him, Yu Jing flew into a rage.
She immediately penned a letter, dispatching it with Granny Yu to be sent back.
She vowed Yuanlin Wang would not get away with it.
This was Yu Jing’s own grievance, and Su Xiaoqi said nothing.
However, she too harbored hatred for Yuanlin Wang.
He had dared to inflict such cruel poison on Yu Jing; he deserved to die.
“We should still send some gifts to Chu Lege,” Su Xiaoqi frowned.
Letting Chu Lege off so easily was too lenient.
“He won’t get off easy. When we captured him that day, Zhang Lei happened to have a medicinal herb on him, which was accidentally fed to him, mistaken for a wound-healing medicine,” Shen Yun replied to Su Xiaoqi, standing at the doorway.
After taking that medicine, he became infertile.
Su Xiaoqi was overjoyed to see him.
Ever since Yu Jing arrived at the Zhuangyuan Residence to acknowledge her kin, Shen Yun had not returned for three consecutive days.
He was reportedly investigating a major case and couldn't get away.
This had prevented her from explaining Yu Jing's identity to him.
Now that he had finally returned, she called out, “Husband, you’re back, quickly come in.”
She solemnly introduced Yu Jing’s identity to Shen Yun.
Shen Yun was momentarily stunned.
Although he had heard snippets from his subordinates like Zhang Lei when he had spare time, the impact of seeing it firsthand was far greater.
Since he had gained some authority, he had indeed dispatched people to investigate Su Xiaoqi’s background.
Someone like her, possessing a spatial supernatural ability, he didn’t believe she was truly just an ordinary beggar from the City God Temple.
However, unlike Little Magpie, she wasn't a lost child of trafficking or born with a local midwife.
Thus, there were no easy clues to follow.
All they knew was that a group of people, origin unknown, had arrived in Mianzhou City back then. They looked slightly different from the people of Daliang.
But they left shortly after.
Later, there was no further news.
However, it seemed many people later inquired about a newborn infant girl.
But such a young child wouldn't be easily carried out by anyone, and she herself wouldn't walk away.
One couldn't search for a person by knocking on every door like apprehending a fugitive.
Therefore, they were destined not to find her.
Consequently, the investigators dispatched by Shen Yun had not uncovered any effective information.
Turning back, they heard that the Empress of Northern Chu had come to the residence to acknowledge kinship.
The one she recognized was his wife, Su Xiaoqi.
No wonder they couldn’t find Su Xiaoqi’s identity.
She was actually the only daughter of the ruler and Empress of Northern Chu.
What a noble status, yet how tragic Su Xiaoqi had been originally.
Shen Yun couldn't help but feel heartache for his wife upon hearing this.
Further hearing Su Xiaoqi’s message for him to secretly apprehend Chu Lege for interrogation, intending to extract the secret of harming the Empress of Northern Chu from him, Shen Yun realized the dire situation. Tragically, both his wife and mother-in-law’s side were fraught with danger.
He could no longer continue with his work.
He handed it over to Wang Enze to wrap up and rushed back.
He wanted to protect his wife, lest something happen and he regret it eternally.
“This is my husband, Shen Yun.” Yu Jing had already heard from Yu Rong and the others at the Duke of Yu’s residence.
Although she hadn’t met Shen Yun, she was already very familiar with him.
Seeing that he was indeed as her sisters had described, handsome, graceful, and radiant, she felt he could match her precious daughter.
Of course, most importantly, she had heard from Yiyi that they had been married for over two years, and he had never taken concubines or kept other serving maids.
He had also made it clear that having married Xiao Qi, there would be no other woman in his life.
She nodded almost imperceptibly.
Therefore, she was satisfied with this son-in-law.
“You are good.” Yu Jing finally experienced the feeling of being a mother-in-law.
A mother-in-law’s gaze on her son-in-law only grows fonder.
“Mother.” Shen Yun knelt to pay his respects.
“Get up, get up. Xiao Qi is my only daughter. You must treat her well, otherwise…”
Yu Jing’s unfinished words were filled with threats.
Although she didn't say them aloud, Shen Yun immediately understood.
His mother-in-law likely meant that if he didn’t treat Su Xiaoqi well, she would take her away from him.
How could he allow that? He immediately agreed, promising to treat Xiao Qi well from now on, never to fail her, and to set her mind at ease.
Yu Jing looked at Shen Yun. He had very beautiful phoenix eyes.
His eyes were dark as ink, giving him a trustworthy appearance.
She nodded in acceptance.
In truth, if she had other options, she might have hesitated longer.
But it was simply too late by the time she appeared beside her daughter.
This left her unable to do anything she wished.
So, she could only accept her fate.
At this time, she could only offer more encouragement, urging him to treat her daughter better.
Fortunately, although Shen Yun possessed a powerful aura, his demeanor was upright, unlike someone harboring evil intentions.
After meeting Shen Yun, Yu Jing felt somewhat tired.
Although she had slept for a long time, she was still recovering from a serious illness, and her body couldn't withstand much exertion.
Su Xiaoqi helped her to lie down, and Yu Jing told her to go back and talk with Shen Yun, as Granny Yu would look after her.
Su Xiaoqi did not refuse.
She hadn't seen Shen Yun for days.
Furthermore, she hadn't rested properly and was indeed quite tired.
With Shen Yun supporting her, she returned to their room.
Su Xiaoqi then asked Shen Yun what he had been investigating during this period.
“Investigating Prince Zhou,” Shen Yun hugged Su Xiaoqi, helping her change her clothes as he led her towards the bed.
“Prince Zhou, does he have any issues?” Su Xiaoqi was too tired to move, letting Shen Yun fuss over her.
“He has significant issues.” Shen Yun had already removed Su Xiaoqi’s clothes.
Seeing her tired face, with bloodshot eyes.
His initial intentions for intimacy immediately dissipated.
His wife hadn't rested well; he needed to ensure her sleep.
He couldn't let her body break down.
“Wife, you should sleep for a while. Prince Zhou’s matter is still being investigated. I’ll tell you once it’s concluded.”
Su Xiaoqi, however, was still worried. She wrapped her delicate arms around his neck, not letting him go. “It’s not concluded, so if you leave, who will bear the responsibility?”
“Isn’t Wang Enze still here?” Shen Yun smiled.
He and Wang Enze had progressed together since the previous emperor’s reign. Although they hadn’t known each other for long, their cooperation was pleasant due to their methodical work.
Whenever the two of them worked together, the effect was always greater than the sum of their parts.
Emperor Yongxing was also happy to see them working in tandem.
Therefore, they were both responsible for investigating Prince Zhou.
He took the primary role due to his expertise in interrogation.
“Prince Zhou, Wang Enze, Wang Chengyi… No, Husband, back then, between Prince Duan and the Crown Prince, Wang Enze chose Prince Duan.
That's why you could cooperate.
But now, it’s between Prince Zhou and Prince Chen, and we have chosen Prince Chen, but the Wang family might not prioritize him.
What if he supports Prince Zhou?”
This was like handing them an opportunity on a silver platter.
Su Xiaoqi appeared anxious, reaching out to grip Shen Yun’s neck.
Su Xiaoqi’s delicate hand on his neck stirred Shen Yun’s desires.
He narrowed his eyes, his gaze deepening, and said in a low voice, “Wife, are you perhaps not sleepy, not tired, acting like this?”
Seeing Shen Yun’s immediate change in demeanor, Su Xiaoqi was startled. His intentions were so obvious that anyone could tell what he wanted.
She quickly shook her head, “No, no, no, I’m tired, I’m very tired.”
“No, you’re not tired. Come, your husband will serve you well!” Shen Yun saw that although she was tired, because she was worried about his matters, she wouldn't be able to sleep for a while.
Why not make her even more tired, so she could rest peacefully afterwards.
Shen Yun’s hands moved faster than his thoughts.
After a round of exertion, Su Xiaoqi’s voice became broken.
“Mmm, Husband, how can you be like this? You said…”
Shen Yun nestled in Su Xiaoqi’s hair, breathing in the fragrance deeply, and chuckled in a low voice:
“What did your husband say.”
“Mmm, Husband, you, you still haven’t told me about Wang Enze and Prince Zhou’s situation.”
Su Xiaoqi remembered very clearly that Wang Chengyi was Prince Zhou’s man.
The person he supported was also Prince Zhou.
And he even assisted him in becoming emperor.
Of course, this was a scene from a book.
Although many things had already changed their outcomes due to her strong intervention, many events still followed the predetermined course of the original novel.
She dared not take risks.
Although they were living well now, one reckless move could cause them to lose their current life.
She would regret it immensely.
But Shen Yun’s attitude didn't seem to attach much importance to her words, and she grew anxious.
She repeatedly reminded him to be careful of the Wang family.
Seeing her so anxious, Shen Yun knew she possessed some supernatural abilities that they didn't know or couldn't even comprehend.
He then explained to her very seriously.
“Compared to Prince Chen, Prince Zhou is like mud on the ground versus the stars.
As long as the Wang family isn't foolish, they wouldn’t do something like this.”
Words could deceive people.
But eyes could not.
He had seen multiple times the disdain in Wang Enze’s eyes when he looked at Prince Zhou.
But when he saw Prince Chen, his eyes shone with brilliant light.
So, it was evident who he wanted to support.
Su Xiaoqi, however, was somewhat skeptical.
According to the book, the Wang family had a close relationship with Prince Zhou.
No.
A flash of inspiration struck Su Xiaoqi’s mind.
Back then, the Wang family’s wholehearted support for Liang Jingning was because Liang Jingning at the time was not being schemed against, and all his flaws and problems had not yet been exposed.
And most importantly, in the original novel, Liang Jingchen’s whereabouts were unknown, and he hadn't been found.
Liang Jingning essentially had no competition pressure.
He was dominant.
As a reliable minister, the Wang family would naturally choose him.
Moreover, Liang Jingning at the time was not Prince Zhou.
But was directly enfeoffed as Crown Prince.
With a formal enfeoffment, he was the legitimate heir.
The Wang family’s choice was more or less the same.
Not choosing him would be treason.
Su Xiaoqi realized it and slapped her forehead.
Uh, she had formed a fixed mindset and thought incorrectly!