Pin Shanhe

After spending a few days together, Shen Fu's relationship with the Emperor and Empress of Dongyue improved.

This was naturally due to the assistance provided behind the scenes by the Shen family father and son, Rong Yan, Chu Lingyu, Jun Jingyan, Yun Dai, and others.

At most, they would just not resist or reject each other; it would be impossible for them to actively get close to each other.

This is also a good sign for them.

Shen Fu was still confused about this matter, so she wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with her fifth brother.

Although he seems carefree, he is the only one who truly understands his innermost thoughts.

Arriving at Shen Xiucheng's residence, I saw him sitting at a stone table, staring blankly at something.

Because he was so focused, he didn't notice anyone approaching.

It wasn't until Shen Fu walked up behind him and patted his shoulder that he finally understood.

His first reaction was to stuff the things in his hands into his clothes.

"Little sister, when did you arrive? Why didn't you say anything?"

Shen Fu curled her lips into a half-smile.

"Why would I need to greet someone in my own home? Could it be that someone did something wrong and is afraid I'll find out?"

Shen Xiucheng quickly shook his head: "No, how could that be!"

Among all the siblings, the two of them were the closest in age, and they could be said to have grown up bickering and fighting, and only they truly understood each other's thoughts.

Therefore, his unusual behavior naturally did not escape Shen Fu's notice.

Thinking back to how he had been acting suspiciously, as if he had been hiding something.

She deliberately moved closer and suddenly reached out her hand.

When I saw what was pulled out, I was stunned.

It was actually a pink silk handkerchief!

It is embroidered with a pattern of winter snow and red plum blossoms, and there seems to be some writing in the lower right corner.

Before she could even see it clearly, Shen Xiucheng snatched it back, two suspicious blushes appearing on his face.

Seeing this, Shen Fu understood perfectly and pouted angrily at him.

"When did this happen?"

"Wh...what?"

"Naturally, it's you and the owner of this handkerchief!"

This time, Shen Xiucheng's face turned red, and even his ears blushed.

"Don't get me wrong, I found this by chance."

Shen Fu laughed and teased, "Oh? To make my fifth brother, who is usually indifferent to women and only knows martial arts, act like he's lost his soul, is this handkerchief cursed? I have to tell Father and my four brothers about this and have them invite a Taoist priest to exorcise the evil spirits for you."

She made a gesture as if to turn and leave, but was pulled back by someone.

Shen Xiucheng, with a fawning expression, clasped his hands and bowed.

"Grandma, I was wrong, okay?"

Shen Fu raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, not only do you not argue with me, but you also take the initiative to make amends and admit your mistakes. It seems that you are not under a spell, but rather bewitched. Then I must let my father and brothers know."

Shen Xiucheng looked distressed. "What exactly do you want?"

"It's simple, just tell the truth!"

Left with no other choice, he had to hand over the silk handkerchief.

Shen Fu finally saw the two small characters in the lower right corner: Yingxue!

Why does it look so familiar?

She knew every single young lady from a prominent family in the entire capital.

The only person with this name is Su Yingxue from the Prince of Nanjun's Mansion!

Speaking of Princess Yingxue, she had quite a connection with them.

On that day, in order to force Jun Anning to marry him, Murong Xiao randomly selected a noblewoman from the concubine selection banquet and held the wedding on the same day, hoping to find an opportunity to switch the bride.

That woman was Su Yingxue!

They found her and, through a combination of threats and inducements, forced her to cooperate with them.

Su Yingxue was also an exceptionally intelligent woman. Instead of going along with the wrongdoing, she became a "double agent," siding with Shen Fu and providing a lot of useful intelligence.

Later, she managed to extricate herself from this matter and avoid the fate of being married off to the Northern Dynasty for political reasons.

A few days ago, Shen Xiucheng led his troops up the mountain to suppress bandits and rescued a group of women who had been abducted by the bandits.

Su Yingxue was among them!

She was kidnapped by bandits while on her way to a spring outing.

More than a dozen women also met with misfortune.

Faced with vicious bandits, she remained calm and dealt with them, and encouraged the other women to cheer up, which led to their successful rescue.

When the government troops stormed the mountain stronghold, they actively provided intelligence, successfully assisting in the annihilation of the bandits.

As they left, a silk handkerchief drifted by in the wind and landed on a tree branch next to Shen Xiucheng.

He reached out and took it down, looking at the winter snow and red plum blossoms on it, as well as the small characters below, and a feeling of excitement welled up in his heart.

This is a feeling I've never experienced before in my life!

A little flustered, somewhat at a loss, yet also with a hint of excitement and joy.

When she was alone, she would often take out her handkerchief and daydream, thinking about the woman who remained calm and composed in the face of vicious bandits.

He didn't tell anyone about this, and he hadn't even figured out his own feelings.

Just when I was feeling lost, Shen Fu appeared.

"Little sister, what's wrong with me?"

"What else could it be? Love at first sight!"

Shen Xiucheng was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses.

"You mean... I like her?"

"Silly boy, you can hardly hide your lust anymore. It seems the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is about to have another joyous occasion!"

Shen Fu never expected that her simple visit would bring her such a pleasant surprise.

At that moment, she almost wanted to clap and cheer.

Of the six siblings, including herself, four have already started their own families.

Fourth Brother, that womanizer, is one thing, but he once said, "I'll walk through a sea of ​​flowers without a single petal clinging to me," meaning he only seeks countless confidants in his life, not a lifelong lover.

What they were most concerned about was Fifth Brother's marriage.

However, he only knew how to practice swordsmanship all day long, either in the yamen or the military camp, and he was surrounded by a group of good brothers. How could he seem to have any news?

And then, fate brought them together unexpectedly?

Su Yingxue's character was personally verified by her, and she could absolutely trust her.

The problem now is that Fifth Brother has clearly fallen for her, but he doesn't know how she feels.

A few days ago, when I had a heart-to-heart talk with Jun Anning, he mentioned Su Yingxue.

It is said that she was betrothed to Murong Xiao by the emperor. Although the wedding was not completed due to unforeseen circumstances, in the eyes of others, her reputation and honor were ruined, and no one dared to propose marriage to her again.

This can be considered a consequence of their involvement in the past!

Jun Anning, in particular, felt guilty towards her and always wanted to help her find a good marriage.

Those from good families would mind Su Yingxue's past experiences, while those from poor families would worry about her impure motives. After much searching, they still couldn't find a suitable match.

It is said that she had long given up hope of getting married and vowed never to marry.

Compared to being sent to the Northern Dynasty for a political marriage, this was the best outcome for her.

Shen Fu had long seen that Su Yingxue was no ordinary person.

She was not one of those women deeply poisoned by feudal etiquette; she had her own self-respect and pride.

So, how can we help Fifth Brother win her over?