Pin Shanhe

Jun Qiyuan's last shred of doubt about her was dispelled.

After the mistaken marriage in the bridal sedan chair, he was always worried that Shen Fu had changed and that her feelings for him were no longer the same.

Now it seems she still loves me!

That's why she got angry and jealous when she found out about his relationship with Jiang Ruoyao.

He was overjoyed and grabbed Shen Fu's hand.

"I didn't choose her; she framed me!"

Shen Fu was clearly unwilling to believe it, her voice trembling with tears: "You're still lying to me now? Isn't the person she likes the Second Prince? Why would she target you?"

Jun Qiyuan originally wanted to shift the blame onto Jun Jingyan, but considering that she was now very close to the siblings, which might cause unnecessary disputes, he decided to let Jiang Ruoyao take the blame.

"You're right. She originally intended to target the Second Prince, but unexpectedly, it has implicated us."

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you find it strange that we felt feverish and unwell after drinking that pot of tea? That's because someone tampered with it!"

Shen Fu watched his performance quietly, feigning shock.

"What...what did you say?"

"It's true! She originally planned to scheme against the Second Prince, forcing him to marry her. She never expected us to appear in the small residence. As soon as you left, she came in and forced herself on me!"

Shen Fu was utterly astonished by his ability to distort the truth!

If she hadn't known the truth beforehand, she almost would have believed it.

If Jiang Ruoyao knew that she was being slandered like this, she would probably be so angry that she would die.

"You mean, that pot of tea was prepared by her for the Second Prince? She mistook you for the Second Prince, so that's why..."

"That's right, that's exactly it! You have to believe me, I'm innocent!"

Shen Fu's tone was full of indignation, "How could she be so despicable, resorting to any means to achieve her goals? It's outrageous! Why didn't you go to the Emperor and tell him the truth, exposing her true colors?"

"It happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to think about it. My father also reprimanded me severely, saying that this matter damaged the royal family's reputation and that I had to take responsibility."

He feigned being framed and utterly helpless, hoping to gain her sympathy.

Shen Fu naturally wanted to provide that emotional value.

"Oh, I see. I misunderstood you. You had no choice!"

Jun Qiyuan looked at her with deep affection, "Fu'er, the person in my heart has always been you, and I know you feel the same way about me. Now that the Xuan King is gone, this is a chance given to us by heaven to rekindle our relationship. Why don't we..."

Shen Fu quickly interrupted him, "The Emperor has already bestowed a marriage upon you and Jiang Ruoyao, and the wedding date has been set. It's too late to say anything now!"

Jun Qiyuan said excitedly, "It's not too late! As long as you're willing, I can defy the imperial decree for you!"

"And what about me? Have you thought about what I'll face next? My husband has just died, and I'm already seeking solace in another man. Won't I be condemned and scorned for the rest of my life, called heartless, unfaithful, and unchaste? How will I ever have the face to stand in this world again?"

Jun Qiyuan was anxious. He had finally gotten this opportunity to get closer to her, how could he give it up so easily?

"Fu'er, you've already abandoned me once, do you want to do it a second time? In your eyes, is worldly opinion really more important than us being together?"

Shen Fu secretly pinched her thigh, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.

"I may not care about myself, but I can't not think about you! Disobeying the imperial decree is a capital offense. Even princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. I can't let you lose your life for me; that would be too much of a waste."

"No, I am my father's son. He would not be so cruel to me."

"Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, I wouldn't dare gamble! You're a prince with a bright future ahead of you, and you might even inherit a vast empire. I don't want to be a burden to you."

Jun Qiyuan was suddenly startled.

Will she realize what I'm thinking?

He always pretended to be indifferent to worldly affairs in front of others, but he was willing to risk his life for her.

How could such a person possibly harbor ambitions for the throne?

"Father has so many outstanding sons, and my second elder brother is undoubtedly the most exceptional. How could it be my turn?"

Shen Fu's tone was full of sincerity, "In my eyes, you will always be the best!"

"Then we..."

"Don't you understand? Whether it was the mistaken marriage in the bridal sedan chair last time, or this tea party at Qingyan, fate has ultimately decreed that we are not meant to be. You should just forget about me!"

A hint of ferocity flashed in Jun Qiyuan's eyes.

After going through all this trouble, she still refused to agree.

He couldn't take it anymore!

I must win her over today, no matter what!

When Shen Fu left the house just now, she was followed by servants from the mansion.

He deliberately had them stopped and led Shen Fu into this dark alley.

With no one around, it would be better to make the deed done and ensure she could never escape his grasp.

Shen Fu saw through his intention and quickly retreated warily.

"What do you want to do?"

"Fu'er, I don't care about fate or destiny; I only believe that things can be accomplished by human effort. My biggest regret is not having you sooner, which is why I've missed out on you time and time again!"

"Jun Qiyuan, have you gone mad?"

"I went mad the first time I lost you. You're mine! I'll never let anyone take you away!"

Seeing that he was about to pounce on her, Shen Fu quickly dodged to the side and ran forward.

Jun Qiyuan didn't rush to chase after him; a smug smile curled at the corner of his lips.

This was a place he deliberately chose, just to prevent her from being ungrateful.

Today, she is destined to become his woman!

Shen Fu ran to the end, only to find that there was no way out!

This is a dead end!

Behind him, Jun Qiyuan's figure was already approaching.

Her face was filled with panic, and her voice trembled slightly.

"You...you can't do this to me!"

"Fu'er, didn't you admit that you still love me? Why are you rejecting my advances? Only when we are united in body and soul can we be together forever and never be separated again."

"don't want!"

Shen Fu kept backing away until her body was pressed against the wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

Jun Qiyuan clearly felt that she couldn't possibly escape his grasp, so he relaxed his guard.

Unexpectedly, the moment he got close, the other party suddenly threw out a handful of white powder.

He felt everything go black before his eyes, and he collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness.

Shen Fu looked at the unconscious Jun Qiyuan, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Just in case, she brought some poison powder from Yun Dai for self-defense.

I didn't expect it to come in handy so soon!

Thinking of the massacre of her entire family in her past life, the dagger in her hand gleamed with a chilling light, ready to rip out the beast's heart...