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

Shen Mengyao was shocked, but she remained calm. She bit her red lips and whispered, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."

The carriage fell into silence again for a moment.

In the small space, Shen Mengyao seemed to be able to smell the faint scent of bamboo leaves on him, which was very fresh and pleasant, making her heart beat faster.

She couldn't stand such silence any longer, so she cleared her throat and said, "What happened yesterday was just an accident. I don't want to be involved with the prince anymore, and I don't want to replace anyone in the prince's mind."

Although her voice was low, it was firm, as if she could remain calm and composed no matter what difficulties she faced.

Qi Sui'an was a little confused. He didn't understand what she said and didn't respond.

Shen Mengyao mustered up her courage and advised, "I heard that the prince has a woman in his heart, and he has loved her for many years but has not been able to get her. If the prince looks for a replacement, it will be disrespectful to this woman."

Qi Suian realized later what Shen Mengyao was thinking.

Did she really not remember what happened back then? That's why such a misunderstanding occurred.

Qi Sui'an lifted her face, gentle and quiet, but in his deep eyes, there was a hint of stubbornness and strength, as if nothing could defeat her.

He couldn't bear it any longer and moved closer to her, wanting to have a kiss on her.

Shen Mengyao turned away awkwardly, avoiding his approach, and said righteously: "We are like this now. Telling others will be disadvantageous to both you and me. I am in a difficult situation now. If the prince pushes me too far, I don't mind burning my boats. I hope the prince can think twice before acting."

Looking at the woman's stubborn and resolute face, Qi Sui'an chuckled.

"Burn your boats? You are my woman now. A good woman should not serve two husbands. What? Do you think nothing happened?"

He was not angry at the other party's attitude of keeping him at a distance, he just wanted to tease her.

Shen Mengyao took a deep breath and said, "Since the mistake has already happened, I will find a way to make up for it. Your Majesty, please give me some more time."

Qi Suian was not annoyed. There was still a lot of time left and she was already his!

Shen Mengyao also breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that the other party would not allow him to leave, he suddenly remembered that in his previous life, the case of corruption of Meng Yuehuan's father was handled personally by him, the regent. It even involved a series of corruption cases in the court and rectified the government.

She asked tentatively, "Are you handling the corruption case of Meng Yuehuan's father, Meng Tang?"

When Qi Sui'an heard her bring up the case, a hint of inexplicable emotion flashed across his narrow, almond-shaped eyes.

"Are you asking on behalf of Li Junfeng?"

Shen Mengyao didn't comment, but just smiled and said, "I'm just asking casually. If it's not convenient for Your Majesty, then forget it!"

Qi Sui'an didn't respond to the question. He stared at her and raised his eyebrows. "It seems that the relationship between Li Junfeng and Meng Yuehuan is too close, right? She is just a distant cousin, but he is busy running around for her. Don't you think there is something fishy between them?"

Although he hasn't been asked for help yet, he has heard from his colleagues that Li Junfeng has been begging everyone for help on Meng Yuehuan's behalf.

Shen Mengyao already knew it and laughed mockingly: "I know."

Qi Sui'an raised his eyebrows, anger surging from his chest, and glanced at her: "You suddenly ask me, are you trying to plead for him? You should know that it's not easy to repay a favor like the one I owe you!"

Oh, did she love that man so much? She was even willing to sacrifice herself to save his beloved!

Shen Mengyao glanced at him, sneered, cleared her throat and said, "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. I am just a woman in the boudoir. How can I owe you a favor? Please deal with it impartially."

Qi Sui'an was very surprised by this answer, and followed her words with a serious face and said: "Okay, according to the laws of this dynasty, serious corruption cases can be sentenced to exile a thousand miles away. Why not send him to the bitter cold land of Lingnan? What do you think?"

Shen Mengyao nodded in satisfaction and bowed slightly: "Since there are laws to follow, it is only natural for Your Majesty to act in accordance with the laws!"

Qi Sui'an looked at the joy in her eyes and a fire surged in his heart again.

She was so happy, was it because Meng Tang was sentenced, Meng Yuehuan would become the daughter of a true criminal and would never be able to hold her head up high for the rest of her life.

He was inevitably depressed, and said coldly: "Get out of the car!"

Shen Mengyao looked at him in confusion. He was the one who asked her to come over. Why was he angry when they were talking? Shouldn't he handle the matter impartially? Did he want her to beg for mercy?

How could this be possible in the world?

Before she could say anything, the person outside lifted the carriage curtain and asked her to get out. Shen Mengyao didn't bother to say anything more, so she lifted her skirt and got out of the carriage.

When I returned to the yard, it was already late at night. It was quiet and no one was around.

The next day, as soon as I got up and washed up, Meng Yuehuan came.

"sister in law."

Shen Mengyao nodded, opened the lid of the tea, smelled the tea, turned around and asked Cuiwei: "Who is missing in the yard?"

Cuiwei thought for a moment, then lowered her voice and said, "We still need some help to clean the yard."

Meng Yuehuan covered her mouth in surprise and immediately shook her head: "Sister-in-law, Yuehuan has never done any rough work since she was a child, so it's not difficult to learn. I'm just afraid that I'll delay your business."

"You are still a distant relative of our Li family. I don't want to be too harsh on this matter." Shen Mengyao thought for a while and decided on her place: "I heard that my sister's embroidery is good. You can show off your small patterns in your spare time. Just take care of the things in the yard. Although you don't have to serve me personally, you will still be paid according to the salary of my maid. What do you think?"

She had to save face on the surface. In the capital, there were often mistresses who treated their servants harshly and were ridiculed. Naturally, she didn't want to give others an excuse.

Although Meng Yuehuan was unwilling to humble herself to others, she had no choice but to bow down.

"Yes, sister-in-law, Yue Huan remembers it!"

On the first day, Meng Yuehuan stayed in the room and embroidered a handkerchief.

When Cuiwei went there, no one was in the room. When she saw the embroidery on the frame, she became furious and took the things to the main house.

"Ma'am, look, this is all she has done in a day. She is obviously just doing her job perfunctorily."

Shen Mengyao took it and took a look at it: "I don't need anything she made anyway, just put it back."

"Okay." Cuiwei responded and was about to leave.

Shen Mengyao suddenly remembered something, raised her eyes and said, "You just brought it here like this, isn't she in the room?"

"Maybe she went back to the previous courtyard." Cuiwei said indignantly: "You really think you are a lady. You are already working as a maid here and paying your wages. Why are you still acting like a master?"

"I don't think so." Shen Mengyao sneered and put down the teacup: "You teach her how to work tomorrow."