“If someone with ulterior motives were to seize upon this and fabricate some evidence, it would be enough to bring ruin to the entire General’s Mansion.”

Shen Wantang pursed her lips.

She knew very well how dangerous this matter was. It was like she was walking on a cliff. If she was not careful, she would die without a burial place.

But if she wanted revenge, she had no choice.

Shen Wantang looked at Cen Xiao, the concern in his eyes was not fake.

The girl smiled bitterly in her heart. She had tried so hard to distance herself from him, so why did Cen Xiao want to get involved in this matter?

"Cen Xiao, am I not clear-headed or do you have a short memory?"

She took a step back and distanced herself from Cen Xiao: "Have you forgotten that today, the Minister of Justice was punished by His Majesty with ten canes in court because my father had reported him."

Giving a minister a beating with a stick in public, even if it was only ten strokes, would not be a very serious beating, but it would be a great loss of face.

Rather than saying this is a slap to the Minister of Justice, it would be more accurate to say that this is a slap to Cen Xiao's face.

Seeing the man frowning, Shen Wantang chuckled: "You should stay away from me now, instead of getting close to me. Otherwise, I will keep my word, and next time there will be more than just ten strokes of the cane."

She had said so much, and no matter what, Cen Xiao should not continue to pester her.

However, it was completely different from what Shen Wantang had imagined. Cen Xiao did not fly into a rage, nor did he walk away in anger. Instead, he sighed and said seriously, "As a fellow military commander, I have always admired General Shen. Since he has impeached the Minister of Justice, he must have his reasons."

"But what you said is true. The appearance of the Minister of Justice is indeed a bit disrespectful. General Shen's accusation of him for disrespect is not a false accusation."

Shen Wantang stared at Cen Xiao blankly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

What's wrong with this man? Why is he even more shameless than in his previous life? Must he keep pestering her?

Shen Wantang wanted to tell him directly that if they got too close, Cen Xiao might die, and the entire Zhenbei Marquis Mansion would be implicated.

Marquis Zhenbei has guarded the frontier all his life and made great contributions. He should not end up eating his own children in his old age.

She just felt a tightness in her chest. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She even lost track of her manners: "You are ridiculous! Cen Xiao, what do you want to do!"

Seeing Shen Wantang's rare loss of composure, Cen Xiao knew that it would not be good to push him too far, so he said softly, "How about this, let's each take a step back."

"In order to avoid your majesty's suspicion, Lian Zhao must stay where your majesty arranges."

Shen Wantang gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Then you must promise me that you won't bother me again in the future."

As long as he agrees, Lian Zhao will bear with the grievance.

Seeing Shen Wantang's angry look, Cen Xiao raised his eyebrows and suddenly bent down to get closer to her. The man's lacquered eyes stared straight at her, and his eyes seemed to be filled with stars, and he was about to suck Shen Wantang into them in the next second.

The man suddenly approached, and Shen Wantang took a step back unexpectedly. Even so, the familiar cold breath still hit her in the face, almost bringing her into the whirlpool of memories again.

The girl opened her eyes wide, rarely showing a trace of panic. She opened her mouth, but before she could speak, she heard Cen Xiao's deep and magnetic voice ringing in her ears.

"I can promise not to come to you on my own initiative."

His breath brushed Shen Wantang's earlobe, causing the girl to tremble involuntarily.

"But if I see you getting close to Lian Zhao again, I can't guarantee that I will do anything."

This is his biggest concession.

Shen Wantang gnashed her teeth, wishing she could have a good fight with Cen Xiao right now. She stretched out her hand to push him away, glared at him angrily, and walked towards the flower hall.

Cen Xiao curled his lips and did not miss the redness of Shen Wantang's earlobe.

Shy.

This realization made the man feel good again. He followed Shen Wantang and looked at Lian Zhao who was waiting for them in the yard: "Let's go, Your Highness Lian Zhao."

Lian Zhao was confused: "Where are we going?"

Cen Xiao snorted coldly: "Since you came to our dynasty, you will naturally live in the hostage house."

Lian Zhao's eyes widened, and he could no longer laugh. He quickly looked at Shen Wantang, but was met with a pair of helpless eyes.

"you……"

Lian Zhao really wanted to yell that you didn't keep your word, but he couldn't tell anyone about the agreement he made with Shen Wantang. For a moment, he was so angry that he could only grit his teeth.

Shen Wantang had to turn her head away to avoid his accusing gaze.

Seeing that Shen Wantang ignored him, Lian Zhao knew that it was useless to say anything.

The son of the Marquis of Zhenbei is a man who has the final say in the capital, and I can't afford to offend him now.

Helplessly, he could only get up and follow Cen Xiao obediently to the hostage house.

After watching Cen Xiao take the person away, Shen Wantang rubbed his brows helplessly.

Since Lian Zhao had been sent away, she had to spend some energy and time to deal with the person in the palace.

Ji Xunchuan is a very suspicious person. Even though he has to wear a disguise at this moment, he will still show his fangs without mercy when it comes to his own interests.

Shen Wantang pondered for a moment and asked someone to prepare the carriage. She also changed her clothes and prepared to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

However, Shen Wantang still underestimated Ji Xunchuan's suspicion.

The carriage was stopped outside the palace gate, and Shen Wantang got off and walked. However, as soon as she entered the palace gate, she heard a shrill whistle.

Her heart tightened, and before she could say anything, a group of imperial guards suddenly rushed out from behind the palace gate, took away her sword, and pinned her to the ground.

Shen Wantang clenched his teeth and watched a pair of black boots stop in front of him.

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