"Mother, Qin'er understands. You love me the most." Baili Qin responded in a low voice in Concubine Zhuang's arms.

Afterwards, Baili Qin quietly left the palace and went to the Shen Mansion. She changed into commoner's clothes and covered her face with a veil to avoid being recognized as the noble Eighth Princess.

When she stepped into the mourning hall, she looked at the tablet with mixed feelings.

Those who had tried to hinder her were no longer alive, and she felt a chill.

The housekeeper noticed that the woman did not burn incense, so he went up to ask if she needed any. Baili Qin just glanced at her and did not respond.

At this time, Shen Yuming came over, recognized her at a glance, and frowned slightly.

If the Eighth Princess is discovered visiting the Shen Mansion, it will definitely cause trouble.

"Why are you here?" Shen Yuming asked in a low voice with a hint of blame.

Baili Qin gently lifted a corner of her veil, revealing her beautiful face, and said softly, "Shen Yuming, I want to see you. It's really unbearable not to see you these few days."

"Did you miss me?" she asked, with longing in her voice.

Shen Yuming quickly held down Baili Qin's hand to prevent her face from being revealed, fearing that someone might see her and cause misunderstanding.

"Princess."

But Baili Qin insisted on getting close to him and whispered softly, "Shen Yuming, do you miss me?"

Shen Yuming took a step back in surprise and said in a low voice: "Princess!"

Baili Qin felt a little aggrieved. She always took the initiative to look for Shen Yuming, but he never took the initiative to look for her, which made her feel a little sad.

She longed for Shen Yuming to be more proactive and let her feel his care.

Seeing this, Shen Yuming had no choice but to patiently whisper: "I miss you, Princess."

Hearing this, Baili Qin smiled with satisfaction and raised her chin proudly: "Your words make me feel much better. You must always think of me, every minute and every second."

"I will." Shen Yuming promised, looking around vigilantly to make sure no servants were approaching.

Shen Yuming had something to say to the princess, so he suggested changing the place to talk. "This isn't the right place, let's go to the study."

After saying that, he led Baili Qin to the study in the backyard and ordered the servants not to disturb her.

After entering the study, Shen Yuming locked the door to ensure privacy.

Baili Qin took off her hat, revealing her true face, and looked at Shen Yuming with sparkling eyes.

"Shen Yuming, I'm so happy to see the tablet in the mourning hall! That woman will never get in our way again."

She hugged Shen Yuming's neck excitedly and moved closer.

Shen Yuming smelled a faint fragrance. Although he was disgusted by Baili Qin's intimacy, he knew he had to marry her for the sake of power. He could only force a smile: "Thanks to the princess."

Baili Qin looked at Shen Yuming, her eyes full of tenderness: "Shen Yuming!"

However, Shen Yuming suddenly became serious: "Princess, but you made a big mistake."

Baili Qin's lips stopped in mid-air, and she asked in confusion: "What's wrong?"

"Someone witnessed the princess poisoning Ye Qianyao."

"what?"

Baili Qin was shocked: "You said someone saw me killing Ye Qianyao? Who was it?"

"It's Ye Qianyao's personal maid Cui'er."

"Damn it!" Baili Qin clenched her fists in annoyance. She thought she was cautious, so how could she be discovered?

Shen Yuming comforted her: "Don't worry, Princess, I have taken care of it."

Baili Qin breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great, I'm glad you're here."

"Princess, since we are already tied together, I will definitely relieve your worries."

Shen Yuming said calmly that Baili Qin was moved by his promise and felt that he was the only one who was sincere to her.

"Shen Yuming, when are you going to marry me?"

Baili Qin raised her head, her eyes gleaming with desire. She was eager to marry Shen Yuming and share every morning and evening with him.

"Princess..." Shen Yuming frowned slightly, seeming to have some concerns.

"Have you changed your mind? Don't want to marry me anymore?" There was a slight tremor in her voice and a sense of uneasiness in her heart.

"No, I would like to marry the princess."

Shen Yuming comforted her, "It's just that I just lost my wife. If I ask the emperor for a marriage right away, it might cause unnecessary discussion."

Hearing this, Baili Qin's mood sank.

She understood the obstacle but was unwilling to accept the fact of waiting.

"Then when can we get married? Do we have to wait until the three-year feast is over?"

"No, this won't work!" She couldn't stand the long wait.

"Let's go and beg the emperor now! I will kneel with you and beg. I believe the emperor will understand us."

Baili Qin's heart was filled with anxiety.

Shen Yuming gently embraced her in his arms and said softly, "Princess, please don't be anxious. Now is not the right time. Even if the emperor agrees, it will attract gossip in the capital."

Where Baili Qin couldn't see, Shen Yuming's expression became serious.

He knew very well that if he asked to marry the princess immediately after his ex-wife's death, not only would he not be granted permission, but it might also endanger his own status and reputation.

His goal is to gain power and wealth through this marriage, and he must not ruin everything because of a momentary impulse.

Baili Qin pushed him away in confusion: "You marry me, who dares to say anything? If anyone in the capital dares to gossip, I will make them shut up!"

"Princess..." Shen Yuming felt a headache.

Back at the Jiang family, Ye Yunzi had been worried ever since she came back from the Shen residence. She often stared out the window in a daze, as if she was thinking about something important.

The maid Yu Shu saw it all and felt pain in her heart.

"Miss, the world is unpredictable, and fate is unpredictable. Please don't be too sad and hurt yourself."

Yu Shu brought a bowl of sweet soup to comfort her.

Is Ye Qianyao's death really destined?

Ye Yunzi's eyes became more profound. She still remembered what Cui'er had said in panic - Ye Qianyao was murdered.

"Miss, try this bowl of your favorite snow swallow pear soup." Yu Shu scooped a bowl and handed it to Ye Yunzi.

Ye Yunzi took it and took a sip. Although the soup was sweet, she felt bland in her heart. She put the bowl down gently and her thoughts drifted away again.

Yu Shu asked cautiously, "Is this sweet soup not to your taste, young lady? Do you need to ask the kitchen to make a new bowl?"

Ye Yunzi shook her head gently: "No need."

"But, miss..."

Yu Shu was about to continue persuading her, but was interrupted by Ye Yunzi: "Please go and call Leng Xue over."

Yu Shu left as soon as she was told, and the room returned to silence, but Ye Yunzi felt heavy-hearted.

She didn't want to get involved in the dispute between the Ye family and Shen Yuming, so she refused Cui'er's request for help. However, after returning here, Ye Qianyao's death was like a thorn in her heart, and she couldn't let it go.

Ye Qianyao was murdered, and no one seemed to know about it.

If she doesn't investigate the truth, the secret will probably be buried forever. She recalled her past life experience - she was also wrongly killed in the Shen Mansion, with no one to ask and no one to rescue her.

Now facing Ye Qianyao's tragedy, how could she sit idly by?

Although she tried hard to forget it all, the shadow always loomed over her heart. Soon, Leng Xue came in.

"Miss, what task do you want to assign to me?" Leng Xue asked.

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