Pin Shanhe

Just as Shen Fu's questions had reached their peak and were about to burst forth...

Suddenly a voice came from outside, as if divine soldiers had descended from the sky.

"Princess Consort Xuan, are you there? His Highness the Crown Prince sent us to inform you that Prince Xuan has arrived and requests that you proceed to the front hall immediately."

Shen Fu suddenly came to her senses.

Xiao Xuanjin has arrived?

Those doubts that had just surfaced were completely dispelled at that moment.

She wondered if she had really become obsessed lately.

Previously, they suspected Chu Lingyu was him, and now they suspect...

It's obvious that they could not possibly be the same person.

Moreover, she had personally removed Xiao Xuanjin's mask, and his face was indeed covered in scars and had a ferocious appearance.

The person before me was of unparalleled beauty and captivating charm.

They are completely different in appearance and personality!

As for the action just now, it can only be explained as a coincidence.

Shen Fu composed herself and warned coldly, "My husband is here. I don't want him to misunderstand. I hope we can both be well and stop arguing!"

After saying that, she turned and left.

But there was no sign of relief on the man's face.

Luckily, I prepared in advance, otherwise...

front hall.

As soon as Shen Fu entered, she saw that familiar figure in black robes.

The other person strode up to her, his voice filled with anxiety.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming here? Do you know how worried I was?"

Just as the man approached, Shen Fu suddenly smelled a faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

Could it be that I stayed in the plum grove for too long and my clothes smelled of plum blossoms?

She had promised him she wouldn't act on her own, yet she still came here behind his back. She felt a little guilty and missed an important detail—the fragrance didn't come from her, but from the aroma coming towards her!

"I... have some questions about the blood test for kinship, so I came to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for clarification."

"Have you clarified that?"

"Not yet. When I arrived, His Highness the Crown Prince was receiving guests, so..."

She had planned to explain to him after she got back, but she didn't expect him to come early.

With outsiders present, she couldn't directly reveal the truth, so she could only make up an excuse.

Seeing this, Chu Lingyu said, "We had a distinguished guest today, and I was engrossed in a game of chess with him, which took a while. I didn't expect the Princess Consort of Xuan to be so impatient and come looking for us. But... didn't you leave first? Why are you arriving later than me?"

Shen Fu's heart sank.

Sure enough, she noticed a hint of suspicion in the man's gaze.

Where did you go just now?

"I... got lost on my way back, so it took me a little longer."

A sentence suddenly popped into her mind: "When you tell the first lie, you have to tell countless more to cover it up."

Given the current situation, she was forced into a corner and had no choice but to go back and explain to him again.

Unfortunately, some people, not wanting to miss out on the drama, added fuel to the fire.

"You just left, and my distinguished guest also departed shortly after. I sent people everywhere to search for him, but to no avail. I fear he too has lost his way. What, didn't you two run into each other?"

Shen Fu: "..."

If she hadn't known that Chu Lingyu was completely unaware of these matters, she would have thought he was doing it on purpose.

Intentionally... to drive a wedge between them!

"Your Highness is joking. The East Suburb Post Station is so large, and there are so many roads. How could we possibly run into each other by such a coincidence?"

Chu Lingyu revealed a meaningful look.

Clearly, they didn't believe her explanation at all; on the contrary, it seemed like they saw through her but didn't say anything.

Shen Fu felt uneasy. Had he already figured out her relationship with that person?

That shouldn't be happening!

Although they met, they didn't exchange a single word, or even make eye contact.

How did he discover it?

Fortunately, Xiao Xuanjin did not delve into the matter, but instead placed her hands in his palms.

"Why is it so cold? Didn't you bring a hand warmer when you went out?"

Shen Fu suddenly realized that the temperature of his palm was exactly the same as that of the other person.

The tiger's mouth and fingertips were covered with a thin layer of calluses, clearly caused by years of wielding a sword.

This is probably a common problem among martial arts practitioners!

Chu Lingyu saw it all, his expression unreadable.

"Princess Xuan just said that she came here today to inquire about the blood test for kinship. Is there a problem?"

Since we're already here, we should strike while the iron is hot and get everything sorted out.

"Is Your Highness truly certain that Meng Wan is your younger sister?"

"Genuine, guaranteed!"

Judging from his resolute appearance, he probably wouldn't admit to adding alum to the water.

Shen Fu didn't expose him directly, but instead reminded him, "Your Highness the Crown Prince hasn't forgotten our agreement, has he?"

They met here for the first time a few days ago.

The topic at the time was the search for Princess Dongyue!

If I can help him find the princess, I have to make him agree to one condition.

"Now that I have done what I promised you, Your Highness, it is time to fulfill your promise."

She conceived the idea of ​​using the hot spring resort to lure the women there and search for clues.

Regardless of whether Meng Wan's identity is real or fake, since he has already recognized her as a princess, he should abide by the agreement.

Understanding her meaning, Chu Lingyu's expression changed slightly.

"You did find the person, that's true, but don't you think she's an imposter?"

Shen Fu smiled and said, "My opinion is not important, as long as His Highness the Crown Prince recognizes her identity."

Chu Lingyu suddenly realized that he had fallen into a "trap" set by the other party.

If he were to reveal Meng Wan's identity to His Highness, he would be going against his original promise.

Xiao Xuanjin then spoke up: "As the Crown Prince of Dongyue, you must be a man of your word. If you break your promise, aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"

First came the "moral blackmail" from the Princess Consort, and then came the "threats and pressure" from the Prince of Xuan.

Chu Lingyu's hand tightened suddenly around the teacup, then he slowly smiled.

"Of course not!"

"So, when does Your Highness intend to fulfill your promise?"

"I will go to the palace early tomorrow morning to explain the situation to Emperor Yong."

On the way back, Shen Fu told Rong Yan about her encounter with him.

She thought that the man would definitely press for details or feel resentful after hearing this.

But he just stared at her, his gaze carrying a complex and unfathomable depth.

After a long pause, he suddenly asked, "If I hadn't returned, would you have stayed with him?"

Shen Fu was stunned.

That stunningly beautiful face suddenly flashed through my mind.

She was indeed amazed when she first saw it.

Besides that, there's another feeling that's hard to describe.

On the night of the funeral, the man's domineering kiss reminded her of the kiss Xiao Xuanjin gave her before he left.

My heart couldn't help but race, pounding like a deer.

She actually felt the same way about two completely different people!

That's why she was so angry, and even felt a sense of fear and trembling.

I can't accept the fact that I'm in love with two people at the same time!