Pin Shanhe

The scene I had imagined did not come to pass, and the pressure on my body suddenly eased.

Shen Fu looked at the man who had already stood up, her eyes filled with surprise.

Why?

Isn't this exactly what he wanted?

"I, the king, disdain taking advantage of others' misfortunes."

"No, I did it voluntarily!"

She grabbed his hand, wanting to continue what they hadn't finished.

With a wave of his hand, the man caused a surge of energy in his palm, and the blanket beside him instantly flew up, wrapping her up completely from head to toe.

Shen Fu was even more puzzled.

What exactly does he want to do?

She had initially thought he was a frivolous and dissolute womanizer, but at the crucial moment he turned out to be a virtuous man who remained unmoved even with a woman in his lap.

Which side is the real him?

Looking at the woman before him, Xiao Xuanjin's doubts were finally dispelled.

Last night, although she explained the reason, it doesn't mean he can completely believe her.

Who knows if this was a play she and the Fourth Prince conspired to stage?

Two people who were once in love suddenly became enemies. Is there really no reason why?

It wasn't until he saw the determination and resolve in her eyes that he truly became certain.

A woman would never joke about her innocence and reputation.

He took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve and poured out a red pill.

Before Shen Fu could react, he grabbed her chin and forced it inside.

"Cough cough... What did you give me to eat?"

She instinctively gagged, thinking she had ingested some kind of poison.

But then a man's warning voice rang in her ears: "If you dare to spit it out, don't blame me for personally helping you achieve your goal."

Shen Fu was stunned.

Could the medicine's effect be...?

"After one month, I can help you deceive the imperial physician."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Watching his departing figure, Shen Fu felt a mix of emotions.

So, he came here specifically tonight to help her?

Wasn't she just judging others by her own petty standards?

……

Perhaps it is because of the two lifetimes and the many things that have happened.

She was exhausted, both physically and mentally, and slept very soundly. When she woke up, the sun was high in the sky.

When Luo Luo brought in the washbasin to wash up, she said that Miss Meng had been waiting outside for a long time.

Shen Fu raised an eyebrow slightly. Meng Wan?

Yesterday, in front of the Emperor, the Fourth Prince and the Prince Xuan were locked in a fierce battle for her, while Meng Wan was left alone and forgotten in a corner.

Later, the Prince of Xuan proposed to decide on the final destination within a month, so Meng Wan could only temporarily return to the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.

I imagine her life won't be easy once she gets back!

Why didn't you wake me up sooner?

Luo Luo pouted, dissatisfied: "Miss treats her like a best friend and always thinks of her, but she knows you're deeply in love with the Fourth Prince and still tries to steal your husband. She doesn't deserve your kindness at all!"

Shen Fu knew that she was standing up for her, and while she was touched, she also felt a little helpless.

"If everyone looks out for themselves, they'll be doomed. Some things are better left unsaid; it's pointless to say them out loud."

"Miss, so you knew all along?"

"That's why we're in such a hurry to see the show!"

Meng Wan's eyes immediately welled up with tears when she saw her.

"Miss Shen, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have said those things at the palace yesterday."

"Knowing full well that you and the Fourth Prince are in love and are a perfect match, I still insist on interfering in your relationship."

"I deeply regret it and have decided to withdraw voluntarily. I cannot be a third party who destroys other people's relationship."

No sooner had she left the palace yesterday than Jun Qiyuan confronted her with accusations.

If she had cooperated with him back then, Shen Fu would have been his for the taking long ago.

He was forced to stage a "bitter trick," and then he was given an extra month to finish the job.

Although he believed in Shen Fu's feelings for him and that she wouldn't really be so heartless as to sever ties with him, he was also worried that things might change if things dragged on.

Shen Fu is his greatest hope for seizing the throne, and he cannot afford any mistakes.

After his reminder, Meng Wan realized that she had acted too impulsively at the time.

Sure enough, she came over early this morning to sound out what was going on.

Shen Fu took her hand and comforted her, "How could it be your fault? Blame it on fate. If those bandits hadn't suddenly appeared, we wouldn't have gotten into the wrong bridal sedan chair. You're a victim too!"

"That's why you should cut your losses now! Your marriage to the Fourth Prince is a match made in heaven, bestowed by the Emperor; you should be together no matter what!"

"Then what are you going to do?"

Meng Wan shook her head with a wry smile: "You don't need to worry about me. The world is so big, surely there's a place for me. At worst, I'll spend the rest of my life with a Buddhist lamp and a Buddha."

Last night, after some discussion...

Jun Qiyuan believed that Shen Fu's refusal to go back with him was probably because of his presence.

So he asked her to stay at Putuo Temple in the suburbs of Beijing for a while.

He would calm Shen Fu down and then find a reason to bring her back.

He also promised that when he ascended the throne, she would be his only empress.

From then on, she became the most honored woman in the Great Yong Dynasty, ruling the entire nation.

For the sake of their future plans, what harm is there in making concessions once?

Shen Fu feigned shock: "What? You're not thinking of becoming a nun, are you? Absolutely not! You're in the prime of your life, how can you waste it like this?"

"I've made up my mind. Rather than being used as a bargaining chip by my family to marry someone who doesn't love me, I'd rather go to a quiet place and live a peaceful life. That way, there will be no more obstacles between you and the Fourth Prince."

Now that things have come to this point, shouldn't she at least reconcile with the Fourth Prince?

As if she had made up her mind, Shen Fu finally spoke.

"Alright! Then I'll become a monk with you! I'll cut off these three thousand strands of hair and seek peace and freedom."

"What...what did you say?"

Meng Wan was stunned; this was not what she had expected!

To show her determination, Shen Fu immediately called out, "Luo Luo, bring the scissors!"

Luo Luo almost burst out laughing when she saw her young mistress's serious expression, but she could only pretend to be panicked and step forward to stop her.

"Miss, please don't do anything rash!"

"My mind is made up, so hurry up and go!"

"Miss Meng, please persuade my young lady not to do anything foolish!"

It took Meng Wan a while to force a smile. "Miss Shen, you...you're joking with me, right?"

Shen Fu, however, had a serious expression.

"We made a vow before the Bodhisattva to share both good fortune and hardship."

"If I let you go and live that lonely and desolate life alone, while I stay in the capital to enjoy wealth and glory, it would be tantamount to betraying our original vow."

"Whoever breaks their promise first will surely be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. I, Shen Fu, will never be a person who betrays their word!"

Her gaze fell upon a pair of scissors on a table not far away. She immediately picked them up and walked over to Meng Wan.

Just as the "snip" was about to be made, it startled the other person, who screamed and stood up.

"What are you doing?"

Shen Fu looked bewildered: "I'm doing you a favor! There's no time like the present, let's become nuns together today!"