The prince supports her, and the reborn princess kills people

Seeing Shen Qingyan's pale face and tired expression, Gu Ruxiao became even more worried.

"Sister-in-law, are you and brother really okay?"

"Also, how did you escape from the side hall when the fire broke out?"

"How did you leave the palace?"

Gu Ruxiao asked all the questions that were in his mind at once.

Shen Qingyan was helpless, "Ruxiao, you ask so many questions, where should I start?"

Gu Ruxiao laughed in silence and was about to ask again, but Shen Qingyan frowned and looked at her left cheek.

"What's wrong with your face?"

Although covered with thick powder, a few faint red marks can still be seen.

She was very familiar with the slap mark, after all, she had often seen it on Shen Yunjiao's face before.

Gu Ruxiao's expression was slightly stiff, and he felt a little uncomfortable, and subconsciously covered his face.

"Nothing, just an accident..."

"You accidentally slapped yourself?" Shen Qingyan took over the conversation, "There are very few people in the palace who dare to lay a hand on you, but the Queen?"

Gu Ruxiao's expression became even more rigid, and Shen Qingyan knew that she had guessed right.

"What happened?"

After Shen Qingyan asked this, Gu Ruxiao instantly forgot the bunch of questions he wanted to ask her and only thought about how to get past the slap.

"It's nothing. Mother didn't do it on purpose."

is it?

"Have you applied the medicine?" Shen Qingyan asked with concern.

"I've taken medicine, I'm really fine."

Seeing that Gu Ruxiao's explanation seemed a bit forced, Shen Qingyan didn't ask any more questions, as she had already changed the subject.

Thinking of the purpose of his visit, Gu Ruxiao quickly grabbed Shen Qingyan's hand and whispered to comfort her: "Sister-in-law, this time, my brother and I were negligent. Are you angry with us?"

She deliberately added herself in to test Shen Qingyan's attitude.

Shen Qingyan automatically ignored the word "we" and spoke in a gentle voice.

"No, why would I be mad at you?"

When Gu Ruxiao heard this, she knew it was over. Her brother’s emotional life was in danger!

But now that we know the root cause, it will be easy to deal with.

She rolled her eyes and did not directly persuade Shen Qingyan and Gu Beihuai to reconcile, but instead talked about irrelevant topics.

"Sister-in-law, today is the Qiqiao Festival. How about we go to the Magpie Bridge and then release lanterns?"

Shen Qingyan's first reaction was to refuse.

She was afraid that she would think of Gu Beihuai uncontrollably.

But Gu Ruxiao didn't give her the chance to refuse. He shook her arm and said shyly.

"Actually, I want to be with Master Shen, but I'm afraid he won't be willing, so..."

Shen Qingyan understood that this meant that he wanted her to assist.

"Sister-in-law, I really need your help. Would you disagree?"

"I……"

"It's decided." Gu Ruxiao stood up, with a hint of anticipation and joy in his eyes, "I'll go change my clothes first, and the emperor's sister-in-law must help me~"

Not long after Gu Ruxiao left, Shen Yuanmu walked in.

Shen Qingyan could tell at a glance that Shen Yuanmu had washed and combed his hair again and changed into a moon-white robe that made him look more gentle and elegant.

"Brother, have you anticipated this?" Shen Qingyan hinted, her eyebrows slightly raised, "The princess is looking forward to spending Chinese Valentine's Day with you."

Shen Yuanmu clenched his fist, put it to his lips and coughed lightly.

"Yan'er, you know I won't be tempted by anyone from the royal family."

He has his purpose.

Shen Qingyan was surprised and said jokingly: "If it's not for the princess, then it can't be for..."

Before she could utter the words "Sister Yuege", she was interrupted by Shen Yuanmu.

"You can go with me, just to relax."

"Okay, okay, I will definitely go," Shen Qingyan had no choice but to agree, and suddenly said mysteriously, "But my brother's handsome appearance will easily cause the princess to misunderstand."

Shen Yuanmu just looked at her quietly without saying anything.

Shen Qingyan thought of something and her eyes widened suddenly.

"Brother, you're not trying to kill two birds with one stone, are you?"

It made Gu Ruxiao's heart beat, but it was for Ye Yuege...

Shen Yuanmu did not answer, but asked instead.

"Yan'er, do you think that my brother is a heartless and unscrupulous person?"

Shen Qingyan immediately shook her head, "How could that be? My brother is seeking revenge, and he values ​​friendship the most."

If anyone is to be blamed, she should be the one.

She used Gu Chenan to hurt Gu Beihuai, and then tried her best to win him back, and now she is going to hurt him again.

She was afraid that she would never be able to repay what she owed Gu Beihuai.

But she also didn't want to pretend that she knew nothing and put her mother's death behind her.

As the two were talking, Gu Ruxiao barged in.

"Sister-in-law, look at me wearing this. Will Master Shen be pleased?"

Before he finished speaking, Gu Ruxiao suddenly stopped, looked at Shen Yuanmu, and his attitude made a 180-degree turn.

"Master Shen."

The indifferent loud voice is gone, the carefree and unrestrained attitude is put away, and the shy and coy attitude comes out.

Shen Yuanmu nodded to her, "Fifth Princess."

It seemed as if he didn't hear what Gu Ruxiao just said.

Gu Ruxiao secretly glanced at Shen Yuanmu, and seeing that he looked calm, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Shen, are you free tonight?"

"No."

When Shen Yuanmu said this, Shen Qingyan was slightly stunned. Has her brother changed his plan?

Gu Ruxiao's smile also froze on her face.

However, the next moment, he explained in a gentle voice: "Yan'er is in a bad mood, I want to accompany her to Magpie Bridge tonight to relax."

Shen Qingyan's eyes widened. What a trick of playing hard to get! The old ones are still the best!

Using her as bait, how could Gu Ruxiao not take the bait?

As expected, Gu Ruxiao showed joy on his face and looked at Shen Qingyan with gratitude.

It must be that the Empress's sister-in-law used her mood as an excuse to get Shen Yuanmu to go to Magpie Bridge. Wouldn't it be better for her to go directly with them?

Shen Qingyan knew that she had misunderstood, but she felt helpless but did not explain.

Gu Ruxiao rubbed the corner of her clothes and said shyly, "Then, Mr. Shen, can I go with you?"

As she got to know Shen Yuanmu better, Gu Ruxiao was afraid that she would be unrestrained and offend him, so she quickly made excuses.

"I have never been outside the palace, I am really curious."

Shen Yuanmu nodded, "Of course."

Neither enthusiastic nor cold, but it made Gu Ruxiao very excited.

"Then let's go quickly."

Shen Yuanmu turned to look at Ye Yuege, "Well, let's go."

Ye Yuege quickly lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze, took a step back, and seemed to fall behind the two of them unintentionally.

Shen Qingyan saw this and felt indescribable discomfort in her heart.

Things seemed to be getting out of control.

Gu Ruxiao's involvement is bound to hurt her and will also affect Ye Yuege.

Gu Ruxiao was completely unaware of this and instead enjoyed it.

While changing clothes, she had asked someone to quickly notify Gu Beihuai and asked him to rush to Magpie Bridge. Tonight was a great opportunity to win back Shen Qingyan.

So along the way, she was in a very good mood, and she chatted with Shen Qingyan, mentioning Gu Beihuai intentionally or unintentionally, without noticing that Shen Qingyan's expression became more and more unnatural.