NOVPUBXu Zening raised his eyelids nonchalantly. “So what if it is?”
Shen Roujia paused before speaking again, “Are you taking this as a joke? Do you think you can save him? Even if he manages to live peacefully, his future will hardly be easy.”
Xu Zening was visibly shaken by Shen Roujia’s words.
“I can’t just watch and do nothing.”
For a moment, Shen Roujia genuinely thought that Xu Zening might really be a hidden angel.
She sighed slightly. “Fine, at least you saved his life.”
Xu Zening glanced at Shen Roujia. “And you?”
Shen Roujia was taken aback. “What?”
Xu Zening responded casually, “Why did you save Xiao Hei?”
Without thinking, Shen Roujia answered, “Because it was innocent…”
Xu Zening chuckled. “Huaichang, let’s head back.”
Gao Huaichang smiled obediently. “Yes, Your Highness.”
Shen Roujia’s eyes deepened as she watched Xu Zening’s retreating figure, her view of him changing significantly.
Consort Jia’s fate was grim, and Li Yong, failing to satisfy Consort Shu, also lost his life. His actions even exposed his sister’s scandal, causing the downfall of the Bai family.
As for An’er, no one asked about him again, nor did anyone investigate his true parentage.
“Your Highness, the bell tolled at the Cold Palace a few days ago.”
Xiao Fu looked around fearfully. “They say her death was terrible, her nails gnawed off by rats…”
Shen Roujia was studying a few policy documents.
“Yes.”
Seeing that Shen Roujia wasn’t paying attention, Xiao Fu couldn’t help but approach. “Your Highness, why are you reading these? Have you finished all the palace storybooks?”
Shen Roujia couldn’t help but laugh. “Do you think your mistress has no ambition?”
Xiao Fu, naturally biased towards Shen Roujia, replied, “Of course not! Your Highness is the smartest and bravest woman I’ve ever met.”
Shen Roujia pouted. “You do have a sweet mouth.”
She paused slightly, looking around. “Hey? Where did Xiao Hei go?”
Xiao Fu suddenly remembered and quickly responded, “Xiao Hei went to the side yard. It seems His Highness brought Seventeenth Prince to the Eastern Palace, and many people went to see.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Roujia immediately put down her book. “What?”
Xu Zening really goes all the way to help people. He even takes care of the aftermath?
Shen Roujia’s thoughts were spinning rapidly.
This gave her a preliminary understanding.
Xu Zening might truly have a hidden angel persona.
Thinking about her own chaotic situation, Shen Roujia sighed helplessly.
She picked up her writing brush and lightly tapped it on the table. “Xiao Fu, what day is it today?”
Xiao Fu glanced at Shen Roujia and responded softly, “The eighth… It’s also the first day to register for the imperial exams.”
Shen Roujia was slightly surprised. “Time flies so fast?”
Xiao Fu was puzzled, watching Shen Roujia slowly nod.
Shen Roujia nodded in agreement. “Just as the Crown Prince is not with me, I’ll sneak out of the palace tomorrow, as usual.”
Xiao Fu was startled. “What? Your Highness?”
Shen Roujia seriously patted Xiao Fu’s shoulder. “Good Xiao Fu, I’ll bring you some tasty food when I come back.”
Xiao Fu couldn’t help but laugh. “Your Highness, you just returned to the palace not long ago.”
While rummaging through her cabinet, Shen Roujia answered, “Don’t worry, Xiao Fu. Your mistress has her own pursuits.”
“And besides, the old-fashioned way of thinking doesn’t work anymore. Women need to be more independent…”
