Chapter 67: Chapter 18: Shen Ruoxi Spits Blood from Anger

Shen Ruoxi suddenly remembered that currently Xiao Chengyi is indeed leading the Patrol Camp.

Previously, she had asked her cousin to report to the Patrol Camp to capture Xing Tian and Xing Yuan; could it be that there’s already some news?

“Understood, tell him to wait in the front hall for a moment.” She instructed indifferently.

“Yes!” Chuntao replied.

Xiao Chengyi quietly sat in the chair of the Shen Mansion’s front hall, his expression sometimes dreamy, sometimes dazed.

Two years ago, it was here that he carried her, wearing a bright red bridal dress, onto the bridal sedan chair, and the stunning scene from their wedding night once again appeared in his mind.

He truly wanted to make up to her, never expecting she would leave him. Even now, her departure felt unreal to him.

The front hall was empty, without even a pot of hot tea prepared by the servants. He couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

The whole Capital City blamed him for being unfaithful, but wasn’t the true betrayer her?

It was her who proposed to annul their marriage, it was her who decided not to want Xiao Chengyi, why must he bear such infamy?

As time passed and Shen Ruoxi was yet to arrive, he grew increasingly anxious, just as he was about to find someone to urge her, the door suddenly made a sound and he raised his eyes.

Shen Ruoxi today was dressed in a light blue long gown, her black hair simply tied up with a ribbon, her complexion and lips appeared pale, her demeanor haggard, arousing sympathy.

“Where are you hurt?” Xiao Chengyi asked urgently.

He originally thought Chuntao’s words about her feeling unwell were just an excuse to avoid seeing him, but didn’t expect she was genuinely injured.

Seeing his concerned look, a sense of revulsion surged within Shen Ruoxi.

She sat down, her voice cool as she spoke, “General Xiao, I’m fine. Just tell me, have you caught Xing Tian and Xing Yuan?”

Xiao Chengyi gazed at Shen Ruoxi, noticing her extremely unpleasant expression, a sense of unspeakable bitterness rose within him.

He couldn’t understand why he was so attached to her; his earlier reaction was entirely instinctual.

However, thinking again, she had been at Shen Mansion all along, how could she be hurt? Could she have fallen ill after leaving him?

During these days, her presence almost nightly invaded his dreams, causing him extreme mental agony.

Could she also be feeling the same?

Xiao Chengyi suddenly felt excited.

He restrained his elation and spoke business-like, “It seems Xing Tian is no longer alive, but Xing Yuan has luckily escaped from the city.”

Shen Ruoxi’s face turned even uglier, “Didn’t I have Ji pass the message to the gatekeepers? No suspicious individuals should be allowed out of the city; how come, just shortly after opening the gates, someone managed to slip out?”

“We originally didn’t know he had escaped; our people first discovered a new grave, and after digging it up, found what should be Xing Tian’s body.

Then someone reported to the government that the corpse of Old Yu, who went out to buy vegetables every morning, was also discovered.

People who knew him confirmed that Old Yu had left the city early in the morning, and this was confirmed by the gatekeeper at the city gates.

So we speculate that the one who went out must be Xing Yuan, disguised as Old Yu.” Xiao Chengyi explained in detail.

Shen Ruoxi was stunned by what she heard, “Even if he disguised himself, shouldn’t the soldiers at the city gates notice the difference?”

“A dozen soldiers at the city gate all claimed he looked exactly like Old Yu, that’s why they let him out of the city.” Xiao Chengyi said.

Shen Ruoxi was silent for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, “He must have used the Disguise Technique.”

Xiao Chengyi nodded, “Previously, I thought no matter how magical Disguise Technique is, it couldn’t possibly be identical.

Now it seems, such an extraordinary skill truly exists in the world.

Imagine, the soldiers at the gates were so familiar with Old Yu, yet completely failed to notice any abnormality in him, it is indeed baffling.”

A deep and profound light flashed in Shen Ruoxi’s eyes.

Although Xing Yuan’s martial arts were currently not formidable, if he completes the Eighth Layer of the Asura Evil Skill, he would be unrivaled, and that is truly terrifying.

“He’s currently heavily injured; we must capture him before he strengthens. Once he completes that terrifying Asura Evil Skill, the consequences will be unimaginable.” Shen Ruoxi said worriedly.

“I’ve already sent people to pursue him.” Xiao Chengyi replied.

Shen Ruoxi knew relying solely on the government’s forces wouldn’t capture Xing Yuan, especially considering he mastered the Disguise Technique.

To truly capture him, she would need to rely on her eldest brother’s Cloud-listening Pavilion.

Remembering Xiao Chengyi had been busy for most of the night, she spoke business-like, “Thank you, General Xiao, for your hard work.”

Xiao Chengyi gazed at Shen Ruoxi’s slightly haggard face, his eyes filled with bitterness, he asked softly, “Ruoxi, are we truly never going back?”

Shen Ruoxi’s expression darkened, surprised that Xiao Chengyi was still holding on, she replied coldly, “General Xiao, what’s the point of going back? You’ve already found your true love, why persistently entangle with me? Are you incapable of seeing me find my true love?”

Xiao Chengyi’s eyes immediately turned red with anger, he furiously retorted, “Your true love? Do you mean your eldest brother or His Majesty? Our emperor, for his selfish desires, completely disregarded your reputation.

Ruoxi, do you think a divorced woman can easily remarry? You’re now second-hand goods!”

Shen Ruoxi’s anger surged, she abruptly raised her hand intending to slap Xiao Chengyi, but a sudden dull pain erupted in her chest, causing her to clutch her chest and cough lowly.

“Miss!” Chuntao exclaimed in shock, hurriedly taking out a handkerchief and placing it by her lips, revealing a streak of blood on the handkerchief, shocking to behold.

Xiao Chengyi’s face suddenly turned as pale as paper, he shouted in panic, “Ruoxi!”

Shen Ruoxi glared at him furiously, coldly uttering one word: “Leave!”

Chuntao sobbed as she shouted, “General Xiao, please spare my lady! Please leave quickly!”

Xiao Chengyi tightly clenched his fingers, his voice filled with sorrow as he said, “Ruoxi, if you’re heartbroken and even gravely ill because of leaving me, then don’t hold out any longer.

I apologize, and promise to treat you well from now on. I swear, it will only be you and Zhen’er in this lifetime.

If you feel uncomfortable with Zhen’er’s status being equal to yours, I promise you, after she gives birth, she’ll listen to you entirely. You’ll have the final say!”

This Xiao Chengyi truly had a way to infuriate people beyond belief, Shen Ruoxi was so angry she nearly spat blood, she laughed bitterly in rage, “You think my injuries and exhaustion are because of leaving you? You’re truly self-absorbed, who gave you such confidence!”

“Let him leave!” Shen Ruoxi, trembling with anger, instructed Chuntao.

Chuntao picked up the horsetail whisk hanging nearby and waved it at Xiao Chengyi, shouting in anger, “You should leave quickly!”

Seeing Shen Ruoxi flushed with anger, her eyes red with rage, Xiao Chengyi quickly gestured with his hands saying, “Ruoxi, don’t be angry, I’m leaving, I’m leaving.

Once you cool down, I’ll come to take you home. If you think the previous wedding was too simple, I promise, I’ll welcome you back to the Xiao Mansion with grandiose ceremonies, eight sedan chairs, and ten miles of red makeup.”

“Leave!” Shen Ruoxi shouted in rage!

“I’m leaving, I’m leaving!” Xiao Chengyi said, then turned and left in great strides.

“Miss, don’t be angry, it’s not worth it to harm your health.” Chuntao softly comforted Shen Ruoxi.

Suppressing the chest pain, Shen Ruoxi mocked herself, wondering how such a scumbag could exist in this world!

She had intended to part peacefully with Xiao Chengyi, but didn’t expect he would bully her so excessively!

As Xiao Chengyi walked out of Shen Mansion’s front hall, a mysterious certainty rose in his heart that Shen Ruoxi was definitely unable to let him go, otherwise why would she be so angry?

Thinking this way, his mood became even brighter, as if the sunlight had turned more radiant.

At this moment, a few people approached, and at closer inspection, the person in the middle was none other than Duchess Xu.

Upon seeing Xiao Chengyi, her expression changed dramatically, she asked coldly, “What is General Xiao doing here?”

Xiao Chengyi felt exceptionally cheerful, he bowed and greeted, “The grandson-in-law pays respects to the grandmother.”

Duchess Xu looked at him as if seeing a madman, gave him a disdainful glance, and walked past him.

Xiao Chengyi was momentarily stunned, but then recalled Shen Ruoxi’s prior attitude, filling his heart with hope once again.

Once she calms down, he would visit her to apologize; she would certainly return with him to the Xiao Family.

With such pleasant thoughts, Xiao Chengyi left easily.

Meanwhile, behind a rockery, a woman watched the whole scene coldly, a sneer and bloodthirsty smile on her lips.

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