NOVPUBShen Roujia glanced at the mess behind her without much thought and turned to follow Xu Zening.
Xu Zening remained silent all the way to the Eastern Palace. Once they arrived, he finally spoke softly.
“Stop investigating this matter for now. You’ve already alerted them. If you continue, it won’t be as easy for you.”
Shen Roujia hesitated, then asked, “So, Your Highness, do you plan to give me a different task?”
Xu Zening looked up at Shen Roujia. “In the Eastern Palace, you have no worries about food or status. Why do you insist on seeking a divorce?”
Shen Roujia felt deflated and replied weakly, “There is no affection between us. Forced love is never sweet. You knew this from the beginning, so why must I reiterate it?”
Xu Zening’s expression darkened.
“Indeed, I shouldn’t waste your time.”
Shen Roujia’s heart skipped a beat at his words. She sensed that the young prince’s emotions were off. Had she hurt his pride with her words? After all, he was a man, and his wife constantly talking about divorce was bound to sting.
Ah, the heart of a man is as deep as the ocean, truly hard to fathom.
Shen Roujia smiled. “I know I’m not worthy of Your Highness. You deserve someone better by your side.”
Xu Zening said nothing and simply left.
Shen Roujia remained puzzled. Xiao Fu hurried over. “Your Highness, are you alright?”
Shen Roujia shook her head. “I’m fine, just very hot today. I need to change my clothes.”
Xiao Fu, perplexed, followed her. “Why didn’t I see His Highness?”
Shen Roujia paused. “Did you call him?”
Xiao Fu nodded. “I sensed something was off and met His Highness on the way. Before I could finish speaking, he hurriedly pushed his wheelchair away.”
Shen Roujia was stunned. “Is that so?”
Xiao Fu looked at her. “Your Highness?”
Shen Roujia snapped back to reality and waved her hand. “Go prepare some ice.”
Meanwhile, Xu Shiyi stood before Xu Zening. “Your Highness, there are no clues.”
Xu Zening rubbed the skin of his palm that had been injured and lifted his eyelids. “After all these years, those people have never left any traces. Why would they risk such actions now?”
Xu Shiyi lowered his head. “Yun Jin is dead, and her room was turned upside down.”
Xu Zening nodded. “It means Shen Roujia discovered something crucial, so they were desperate to silence her.”
Xu Shiyi frowned. “I haven’t noticed any unusual behavior from the Crown Princess.”
Xu Zening waved his hand. “She is cautious. She wouldn’t expose important matters to outsiders.”
Xu Shiyi muttered softly, “You speak as if you know her well.”
Xu Zening suddenly raised his head and looked at Xu Shiyi. “Hmm?”
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Shen Roujia sat at the table, gently taking out the balm box she had seized during the chaos from Yun Jin’s side.
Seeing the bloodstains on it, Shen Roujia’s fingers trembled, and she couldn’t help but sigh.
She brought over the one sent from Chang’an. The material of the two boxes was identical, and even the carvings were the same.
A bold thought crossed Shen Roujia’s mind.
Was there a connection between the late empress and the general’s wife?
Why hadn’t these things been mentioned in the previous plot?
