Shen Zhixu was stunned for a moment, and then said warmly: "Why not?" As he said that, he reached out and took off the mask on his face, revealing a somewhat ugly face.
The face under the mask has a large black birthmark on the left side of the face, which is indeed different from ordinary people.
Prime Minister Han was shocked: "You..."
Shen Zhixu put on the mask and smiled bitterly: "I brought it with me in my mother's womb. Because of this, I was abandoned by my parents since I was a child. Fortunately, I was raised by my master and taught me all my skills, but I will wear a mask to show off to others throughout my life."
Han Xiangxiang was a little emotional: "How many people can show their true colors to others in their lifetime? You are talented and courageous. I admire you for your true nature. The Han family will ask you to take more trouble in the future."
Shen Zhixu was frightened by the flattery and hurriedly folded his clothes: "The Prime Minister's words are serious."
Han Xiang reached out and patted his shoulder, then turned around and walked out. Shen Zhixu watched him go away, his eyes hidden under the mask flashing slightly.
He knew that the Han family's strength was about to run out, and even if the Han family could escape this disaster, it would never regain its former glory.
Isn't this the day he has been waiting for?
But he was not happy.
...
General's Mansion.
Mu Yun'an didn't sleep last night, but now she couldn't hold it any longer. She leaned on the chair and fell asleep in a daze, waiting for the news.
In her dream, she saw Yuan Jiahe.
That was the last time she came to Yongxiang to see her, and I brought her a lot of food and clothes to keep out the cold.
The two of them sat on the cold steps, looking at the palace walls surrounded by red bricks and green tiles, and there was only a square sky as far as their eyes could see.
The two of them just sat quietly, no one said anything, and they didn't know how long it took before they heard Yuan Jiahe say: "I want to get married."
At that time, Mu Yun'an thought she was marrying a powerful family in the capital, so she didn't ask in detail and just said: "Congratulations."
Yuan Jiahe smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty wants to send me to get married in Mobei. I heard that Wang Khan from Mobei is already over sixty years old."
Mu Yun'an was stunned for a moment and looked at her in surprise.
Yuan Jiahe smiled to herself. She looked up at the blue sky above her head and said: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with it. For the sake of peace between the two countries, this is my duty as a princess."
Mu Yunan felt a little distressed after listening to her words, but he didn't know how to comfort her, so he asked confusedly: "Do you have someone you like?"
Yuan Jiahe was thoughtful, but did not answer her words.
When Mu Yun'an saw her touching her wrist, she discovered that she was wearing a Buddhist bead bracelet. It was the first time she saw this thing and she curiously asked: "Who gave this bracelet to me?"
Yuan Jiahe smiled: "A monk."
When Mu Yun'an heard that it was a gift from a monk, she didn't think much about it. The two of them just sat there and fell into silence again, until dusk came and a swarm of crows flew over their heads.
The desolate crows dispersed in the dusk. At that moment, she felt sad, both for herself and for Jiahe.
"Miss."
Yuli's voice woke Mu Yun'an from her dream. She opened her eyes and looked a little dazed. After a while, she gradually woke up.
She sat up quickly and asked, "What's wrong? Is there any news about Princess Jiahe?"
Yuli said: "No, the housekeeper sent a letter naming you." After saying that, he handed over a letter.
Mu Yun'an reached out to take it and unfolded it, and saw a few concise words on it, but they were written by Chu Chu, inviting her to talk to Mingxiang Tower this afternoon.
But what caught her attention were the words at the end: It’s about Xiao Chengyi!