Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Shen Mengyao had already prepared everything, and as soon as everyone arrived at the front hall, she immediately served them steaming hot snacks.

After watching a big play, having some tea and snacks is the best entertainment in the theater. Everyone eats melon seeds, laughs and chats.

Shen Mengyao raised her eyes and saw Li Junfeng standing outside the door, so she deliberately cleared her throat and said, "It's really embarrassing what happened today. Family disgrace should not be made public. I hope that the ladies will not say too much after they leave. Mengyao would like to thank you all here."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she smiled shrewdly, "How could that be possible, Madam? Even if you didn't tell us, we would know about it."

Shen Mengyao quickly apologized: "Yes, yes, I said too much, please bear with me, ladies."

The ladies were all laughing and talking happily. Seeing Li Junfeng coming, they all joked, "You two are really in love and can't be apart for a moment. If that's the case, then we won't disturb you."

"Goodbye." Shen Mengyao stood up to see him off, but she felt as sick as if she had eaten a fly. Who could be so deeply in love with him?

After seeing them off, Li Junfeng came up to them. Knowing that he had done something wrong, the expression on his face was gentle and guilty.

"Mengyao, I'm really sorry to trouble you with what happened today."

Although Shen Mengyao felt sick in her heart, she had to put on a smile: "Why do we have to say such polite words as a family? It's just that those maids are really lazy, so I have to replace them. If mother-in-law is not used to the new ones, I will replace them. If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me."

Li Junfeng was in an unusually complicated mood, but after a moment of softness, he quickly returned to normal: "Mengyao, you can help me with all the big and small things at home, so that I can work hard to make a career outside. With such a virtuous wife, what else can a husband ask for?"

These words sounded familiar to her. She used to be silly. Every time she felt that something was not right with a man, she would be fooled by these words. Over time, it was as if she had numbed her heart and could no longer feel the deep deception.

She just smiled faintly and said nothing.

In the yard, Zhu covered her chest and coughed. All the maids and servants who were making a lot of noise outside were moved to other yards. They didn't know whether they were happy or not, but they obeyed the order anyway, packed up their things and left.

Only Nanny Wang was kneeling in front of her, shedding tears.

"Madam, I have served you for so many years. You cannot watch the young lady drive me out."

Zhu is in a difficult situation now. If this matter is investigated further, she will be involved. She coughed and said, "Don't worry, this is only temporary. I won't let that little bitch ride on my head. You just follow the arrangements first. I'll find an excuse to get you back in a few days."

Nanny Wang was relieved and wiped away her tears: "With what Madam said, I will go through fire and water to repay Madam's kindness."

Zhu couldn't bear to watch it. She felt upset when she heard the noisy noise outside. She waved her hands and closed her eyes. This time, she really lost more than she gained and hurt herself. She didn't even get to teach that girl a lesson.

After returning to her own courtyard, Shen Mengyao instructed Cuiwei, "Find a few people to spread this matter in an exaggerated way. It doesn't need to make a big fuss, just let the noble ladies in the capital know about it."

Cuiwei's eyes lit up: "Madam, I understand."

The Madam is really becoming more and more sinister, but she likes it, and that's how it should be, she can't let them bully her.

Although Zhu used her own body to set up a trap, she was really ill. She had been lying in bed for the past few days and could not do anything. Shen Mengyao also had a rare chance to relax.

The zither player replaced the strings and sent them to the mansion. She plucked a few tunes at random, and the music sounded clear and beautiful.

Cuiwei put the teacup aside and said with a smile: "Miss, I have already done what you asked me to do. If you are interested, why not play a song to test your tune?"

Shen Mengyao suddenly remembered the conditions that Qi Suian wanted her to agree to. She smiled and shook her head, putting the zither back into its bag: "Forget it, I promised the owner of the strings that I would play the first song for him."

But... she didn't know how to inform Qi Suian.

At night, she was staring at the beams in a daze when a dark shadow suddenly crossed the yard and landed steadily in the courtyard. Cuiwei came out with tea and saw this scene. She was so scared that she loosened her grip and the teacup fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Cuiwei called out, "Who is it?"

Shen Mengyao recognized her as Qi Suian's subordinate, frowned and shouted: "Don't make a sound!"

The woman raised her eyes and glanced at her coldly. Her voice was icy without any warmth, exactly the same as her master's: "The prince invites you."

Shen Mengyao understood, so she stood up, picked up the zither, and told Cuiwei, "I'm going to go out for a while, and I'll be back before dawn. You stay in the yard and don't let anyone in."

"Okay." Although Cuiwei was full of worries, she did not dare to disobey her. She nodded heavily and looked at the woman vigilantly.

The two of them left along the path and opened the corner door. A carriage was parked outside the door. The woman respectfully escorted her to the carriage, then jumped onto the board and started driving.

The wind outside blew through the narrow alley, making a whimpering sound, like a woman's low cry!

Apart from this voice, the surroundings were eerily quiet. Shen Mengyao felt a little scared and took the initiative to ask: "What's the girl's name?"

"Queyue."

She speaks very little and is very frugal with her words.

Shen Mengyao continued to ask with a smile: "Then you are the prince's guard? Female guards are really rare."

Queyue raised her head, a hint of pride flashed in her cold eyes: "I am not inferior to those men."

Shen Mengyao admired her attitude very much, and nodded in agreement with a smile: "Women should be like this."

When Queyue heard her say this, he turned around and looked at her, as if he had not expected her to praise him like this.

Shen Mengyao didn't notice her gaze, but just lifted the curtain and looked outside. Seeing that the outside was becoming more and more desolate, she felt a little uneasy.

"Where are we going? This doesn't seem to be the city."

"You'll know when we get there. How could the prince possibly harm you?" Queyue said, tightening the reins. The carriage galloped forward under the thick moonlight.

Outside the city gate, on the grassy mountain road, there is a pavilion standing out.

A shadowy figure in white gauze, Qi Suian was wearing a green robe, holding a wine jar and drinking towards the moon.

She walked over holding the zither and greeted him: "Your Majesty."

"It seems that you have kept your promise." Qi Sui'an raised his eyes and glanced at her.

"Your Highness gave me such precious silk and just wanted to listen to one of my songs. Why can't I agree?" Shen Mengyao placed the zither on the love table, raised her eyes and asked with a smile: "What song does Your Highness want to hear? Just tell me."