NOVPUBShen Roujia felt her mood improve significantly at the thought of meeting Gu Zhi. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
When she had finished getting ready and stepped outside, she saw that Wei Rui and Zhang San had already packed the carriage and horses, preparing to leave.
Shen Roujia quickly walked over. “Why are we leaving so soon?”
Wei Rui, looking concerned, replied, “We heard that troops heading to support the northern border are passing by. We can’t stay here too long; if your whereabouts are exposed, it could be dangerous.”
Shen Roujia glanced regretfully in the direction outside the town, then gave a soft “Mm” and got into the carriage with Liu Ruyi.
Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Eastern Palace.
Xu Zening had just finished making all the necessary arrangements and had seen Shen Hexuan off. He then looked forlornly at the hairpin on the table, gently rubbing it between his thumb and forefinger.
At that moment, Gao Huaichang walked in.
“Your Highness, Miss Rong has been found.”
Xu Zening frowned. “What?”
Gao Huaichang hesitated before speaking. “She confessed everything, asking only to remain by your side.”
Xu Zening gave him a deep look. “What did she say?”
Gao Huaichang sighed. “Miss Rong admitted to everything. It turns out she wasn’t the one from back then. Everything was arranged by Prince Chun, and she had no idea about any of it.”
“She said all those words were taught to her by Prince Chun. That mysterious girl was actually… actually…”
Gao Huaichang’s gaze faltered, and Xu Zening’s frown deepened.
“Speak. Who was it?”
Gao Huaichang trembled slightly and hesitated before saying, “It was… the third Miss of the Shen family.”
Xu Zening was visibly shocked. It was as if a mystery he had been trying to solve for years was suddenly unraveled, and to think that all these years of obsession…
Xu Zening slammed his hand down on the armrest of his wheelchair.
“Kill her.”
Gao Huaichang stared in disbelief. “Who are you referring to?”
Xu Zening coldly replied, “Rong Shuyao.”
With that, Xu Zening slowly wheeled himself away.
