Shen Huan didn't have the chance to say goodbye to Shen Lan, but she knew that her brother would definitely achieve great things when he left. Although she couldn't bear to leave, she couldn't bear to see her brother imprisoned. No matter what, the separation now was just for a longer reunion in the future.
However, Princess Zhenyin didn't understand what it meant and thought it was Xichen who did it deliberately. After Xichen retired from the court, she rushed straight into Shangyang Palace and cursed at Xichen: "Fourth brother, we are born from compatriots after all. Brothers and sisters, the blood flowing in them is the common blood of the late emperor and mother, but why don't you let me live? There is no eye in the battlefield. If the prince-in-law has any shortcomings, I will kill myself in front of you!"
Shen Wen served tea aside, listened blankly, looked at Xichen, and then spoke to Zhenyin but was stopped by Xichen. He said lightly: "Since I became the emperor, I only want to benefit the people. , you are all my closest relatives, so you will naturally live a better life. But, there are always people who want to commit suicide in front of me. What does this mean?"
Zhen Yin was stunned, and Shen Huan was also speechless. She seemed to have said the same thing that day when he wanted to use force on her.
Not getting a reply from Xichen, Zhenyin got angry and left. Shen Huan hesitated and said, "I'll explain it to my second sister-in-law."
Xichen said: "No need, she hates me very much. She may not believe your explanation. What's more, it would be even worse if she takes her anger out on you."
When Shen Huan heard what he said, it was all for her own sake, and she couldn't help but feel grateful. However, when she thought of the tragic death of the entire Shen family, her hatred melted away the warmth in her heart and turned it into a wisp of solid ice.
When Shen Lan went to the battlefield, Zhen Yin moved back to the palace. It happened to be the Lantern Festival that day and the palace was busy during the day, so she came specially to see Shen Huan.
After asking a few words that I was still used to, I was speechless and could only hold Shen Huan's hand and cry silently.
Shen Huan smiled and said softly: "Congratulations to my second sister-in-law, the emperor has made you the eldest princess of Pingyang."
Zhen Yin's face darkened and she snorted coldly: "I don't care about the false title of eldest princess!" She was afraid of Shen Huan's embarrassment, so she said angrily: "Huan, it's rare that you still recognize me as your second sister-in-law."
Shen Huan said: "Why don't you admit it? You will always be my second sister-in-law and my second brother's wife."
Zhenyin held her hand, speechless and choked.
Shen Huan added: "You don't have to worry about my second brother. It's better for him to be on the battlefield than for him to be imprisoned."
Zhenyin sighed and said: "I have also figured it out. Instead of letting him be detained and depressed, it is better to let him do something he likes. Ah Huan, do you remember that I chose your second brother that year? For what reason?"
Shen Huan thought for a moment and asked, "But because of a word?"
Zhenyin nodded and said, "Yes, that year I went hunting and had to go deep into the jungle. You were worried about your second brother and persuaded him not to go. But he said at the time, 'If you encounter an animal, run away. Is it still called hunting?' I was I felt that he was a responsible man, and now it seems that I did not choose the wrong person."
Shen Wen was stunned for a moment and said: "Don't worry, my second brother will be safe."
The Queen Mother sent someone to find Zhen Yin, and she went there. Shen Huan was so disturbed that she had to go back to her room to rest.
In the evening, the Queen Mother held a banquet in Shouan Palace. Shen Huan did not have to go and could only walk along the palace wall alone.
The old palace ladies lit the lamps one by one, and she followed silently. She felt that although the candlelight was very close, it had no warmth at all.
Unknowingly, I walked into the back garden. There were more palace lanterns here, more beautiful and with various designs. Many palace maids and eunuchs who had nothing to do were looking at the lanterns here.
The more people there are, the lonelier Shen Huan feels
Just quietly walk to the lake and watch someone put out river lanterns
I didn't expect that the palace would be so lively at night. In the past... I used to go to Dongshi with my brother to play. There were so many talented people at that time! One year, the princes also sneaked out of the palace and played until the palace gate was closed. The people in the palace were looking for the lock like crazy, even the emperor was alarmed, but he just said: "There is no need to look for it, it must be in the Prime Minister's Mansion" and sent someone to look, and sure enough the three princes were there
The river lights drifted further and further away, and the surroundings around her became more and more silent.
Until someone called her from behind, she turned around and saw Xia Wenze in silver armor
This is also a lonely person!
His expression was a little surprised, and he asked in a low voice: "Miss Shen, why are you crying?"
Are you crying? She raised her hand and touched her cheek. It was wet. She was really crying.
He pondered for a long time and said: "It's windy here, Miss, it's better to go back early!"
He didn't seem to say anything else. Shen Huan smiled faintly, a little bitterly: "I'll be leaving in a moment. General is on duty today. Thank you for your hard work."
Xia Wenze nodded to her and left with the guards behind him.
I don’t know why, but seeing her cry, somewhere felt a dull pain.
In his memory, she should be a person who didn't know the taste of tears, but now she has changed so much and become so lonely.
Xia Wenze and his guards didn't go very far. They just walked around a rockery when they suddenly heard someone calling for help: "Come quickly, someone has fallen into the water!"
His heart was beating wildly, and before the guards could react, he quickly rushed to the place where Shen Huan was standing just now - there was no one there, and there were light-colored ribbons floating on the water. Without thinking, he jumped into the water with all his strength.