Chapter 258: Chapter 201: Shen Ruoxi Has Never Been So Torn

Why did he tell me all this? Shen Ruoxi was full of confusion.

He clearly said that he had no feelings for her fifth sister-in-law, yet the current situation was truly puzzling.

In her mind, her fifth sister-in-law and Chunyu Che were completely unrelated people; connecting them was extremely bizarre.

To suggest there was any affection between the two was as absurd as saying the sun would rise in the west; it was hard to believe.

“Alright, I will convey the message. But whether she wants to see you is up to her to decide. You must keep your promise and leave our country whether she agrees to see you or not.” Shen Ruoxi said coldly.

Chunyu Che nodded and replied, “Don’t worry, this is your territory. Besides, I wouldn’t harm her over anyone else.”

Seeing Shen Ruoxi’s puzzled expression, Chunyu Che added, “You should understand, two people who depend on each other and share life and death form the most precious memories, no matter what kind of feelings they have.”

Shen Ruoxi nodded slightly, but she felt a heavy burden in her heart, “Let’s head back.”

“Someone come, escort Prince Zhan and Princess Consort Zhan.” Chunyu Che ordered.

Immediately someone came in and respectfully escorted them out the door.

Chunyu Che watched their departing figures, and the expression on his face grew more solemn.

His personal Hidden Guard quickly returned and asked in a low voice, “Master, do you have any other instructions?”

Chunyu Che’s eyes darkened slightly, and after a pause, he slowly said, “Spread the news that I will hold accountable the person responsible for pushing me off the cliff—go to the market, the streets, pay some beggars to say that I will never let the murderer go unpunished.”

The Hidden Guard took the order and hurried away.

Chunyu Che’s gaze became stagnant. He understood well that the scene at the bottom of the cliff was one thing, but after coming out, their awkward identities would inevitably lead them to drift apart, and he could not allow that to happen.

His fingers unconsciously touched his lips; the woman’s lips were soft and slightly cool, yet when touched, they could make a person obsessively enamored.

In Beichang, they didn’t have those outdated rules about women’s chastity like in Dayi.

Moreover, his promise to Shen Ruoxi that he would only ever have one Empress was sincere.

However, once he returned, an even greater storm would surely await him.

But he was not afraid; he only feared she would distance herself from him and refuse to leave with him.

Shen Ruoxi and Jun Moling boarded the carriage, and she leaned into Jun Moling’s embrace, constantly sighing.

Jun Moling couldn’t help but chuckle, “My dear, it’s just a small matter, why are you so distressed?”

Shen Ruoxi softly nestled into Jun Moling’s arms, her lips lightly parting, “Husband, do you think what Chunyu Che said is true or false?”

Jun Moling thought for a moment; Chunyu Che had said many things, and he wasn’t sure which one she referred to, so he chuckled, “Which thing did he say?”

Shen Ruoxi furrowed her delicate brows as if a thousand thoughts entangled her, “He said he had no feelings for fifth sister-in-law, yet every action he takes is for her?

He even wants to take her back to Beichang. His words about respecting her choice and asking her to take a walk are hard to believe.”

Jun Moling slightly shook his head and embraced her slender waist tighter, saying, “If you don’t believe it, you can ask fifth sister-in-law; surely she won’t deceive you.”

Shen Ruoxi’s expression became more agitated, “Husband, if fifth sister-in-law and Chunyu Che are indeed in love, what should we do?”

This was undoubtedly hitting the key point, and Jun Moling also furrowed his brows slightly, “Would you care about others’ idle chatter?”

Shen Ruoxi shook her head without hesitation, “It’s not about idle chatter.

You know I never take such things to heart; I only care about fifth sister-in-law.

If she insists on going to Beichang, and if she gets bullied or wronged there, then what?

Beichang is a place that devours people without spitting out their bones. If Chunyu Che treats her well, others might become jealous and secretly harm her;

If Chunyu Che doesn’t treat her well, that would be even worse as no one would care if she was harmed or even killed.”

Jun Moling held her tightly, “In my opinion, fifth sister-in-law is an independent person and wouldn’t likely leave the Capital City with Chunyu Che.”

Shen Ruoxi pressed her forehead hard, her face full of worry, “But what if she truly wants to pursue her happiness and we stand in her way, wouldn’t we become wrongdoers?

She is my fifth sister-in-law, and as her sister-in-law, I naturally wish she could stay in the Shen Family forever, take good care of Xiang’er, and remain faithful to my fifth brother.

Yet, as a woman, I cannot bear to see her, at only twenty-two, confined by worldly conventions and in old age, left only with a memorial acclamation for chastity, which is both pitiful and sad.

Life is so short, husband, I genuinely wish for her to pursue happiness, but that person absolutely cannot be Chunyu Che!

But if they are truly in love, my heart is truly conflicted.”

Jun Moling gently stroked her hair, softly saying, “Then let fifth sister-in-law decide for herself.”

“But…” Shen Ruoxi hesitated, her eyes full of worry and unease, “I just can’t get over it in my heart. Chunyu Che always makes me feel uneasy, and if fifth sister-in-law follows him, I really don’t know what the future will hold.”

“Ruoxi, maybe it really is just like Chunyu Che said, he just wants her to go out and see the world.”

Who are you kidding?

Shen Ruoxi silently mocked in her heart.

Perhaps it would be best to ask fifth sister-in-law what she thinks, maybe it’s only Chunyu Che who is passionate.

But thinking about fifth sister-in-law’s concern for Chunyu Che, she could only sigh helplessly, hoping that she was overthinking it.

The Zou Family’s leg had mostly healed, though she still couldn’t walk on it, as it takes a hundred days for bones and tendons to heal properly—a period that required good care.

Upon hearing that her little sister-in-law had arrived, she quickly asked for Shen Ruoxi to be brought in.

As Shen Ruoxi entered the room, she immediately saw Zou Family sitting at the bedside doing embroidery and quickly went forward to stop her, complaining, “How many times have I told you, embroidery harms your eyes.”

Zou Family gently smiled, “It’s boring to sit idle all day, it’s just to pass the time.”

Hearing this, Shen Ruoxi felt an inexplicable pang of sorrow.

Since the trouble in the Shen Family, fifth sister-in-law seemed to have rarely left home.

The once lively and spirited fifth sister-in-law, whose heroic bearings on horseback had won the hearts of many young men in the Capital City.

But now, she was scorned as a jinx and accepted all insults without defending herself.

The Shen family’s men’s deaths seemed to have drained all her vitality, leaving her lifeless, as if nothing in this world could stir even a ripple in her heart.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Zou Family, feeling puzzled by Shen Ruoxi’s focused gaze, couldn’t help but ask.

Shen Ruoxi took a deep breath, speaking slowly, “Fifth sister-in-law, I went to see Chunyu Che today.”

Zou Family’s expression changed instantly, but she quickly masked her inner turmoil with a smile, “Why did you go to see him? He should be returning to Beichang soon!”

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