pillow bird spring

Inside the sealed room, there was a moment of silence.

Shen Yinshuang's voice finally came through: "Okay."

It was very soft, but Xiao Yin heard it clearly.

That sense of satisfaction instantly permeated Xiao Yin's entire body.

He looked at Shen Yinshuang with a faint smile in his eyes.

Shen Yinshuang's ears turned slightly red from being stared at.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the secret room.

Shen Yinshuang's nerves immediately tensed up: "You'd better leave quickly, there are people around."

Xiao Yin remained calm: "Relax, they're Nangong Zhao's men."

Only then did he release Shen Yinshuang and continue his explanation calmly.

"Otherwise, you wouldn't be here." Xiao Yin didn't hide anything.

This explanation softened Shen Yinshuang's expression slightly.

Xiao Yin had already reached the door of the secret chamber when a guard's urgent voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, Miss Cui has arrived."

They are clearly not Nangong Zhao's people.

Xiao Yin's expression also darkened.

"General, please leave quickly. This servant needs to take Miss Shen out, otherwise she will definitely be discovered." The guard's voice became even more urgent.

Xiao Yin stood there, frowning.

Shen Yingshuang reacted immediately: "You should leave right now!"

Shen Yinshuang didn't even hesitate and turned to walk out of the secret room.

Xiao Yin quickly grabbed Shen Yinshuang's wrist.

"Don't panic, everything will be alright." Xiao Yin looked calmly at Shen Yinshuang.

Xiao Yin knew that when the Empress Dowager arrived, it was likely that Cui Lingyi went to plead for her.

He does indeed owe Cui Lingyi a favor in this matter.

Shen Yinshuang was somewhat surprised by Xiao Yin's certainty.

She didn't think much of it.

She chose to believe Xiao Yin.

In less than a month.

She really didn't want to have any more conflicts with Xiao Yin.

Shen Yinshuang gave a very soft "hmm".

"No matter what the Empress Dowager asks you, just say what you know. I'll take you out later," Xiao Yin whispered to Shen Yinshuang.

"Okay." Shen Yinshuang nodded.

Xiao Yin was still watching.

The guards outside became increasingly urgent: "General, you must hurry."

Xiao Yin did not respond. He cupped Shen Yinshuang's face in his large hands and kissed her deeply.

Xiao Yin didn't say much after that, and then left through a hidden door.

The guards outside pushed open the door and breathed a sigh of relief when they didn't see Xiao Yin.

"Miss Shen, please come with me." The guard's tone was still urgent.

Shen Yinshuang did not resist and quietly followed the guards out.

She then noticed that the secret room and room number one were together.

The guards put the handcuffs and leg irons back on Shen Yinshuang and locked her in the room.

The sound of the snake flicking its tongue became increasingly clear.

It was as if it were under Shen Yinshuang's feet.

At any moment, snakes could break through the cage's edge.

"Miss Shen, these venomous snakes won't attack you. They're just following orders. As long as you stay in the middle, you'll be safe," the guard whispered.

As soon as he finished speaking, the guard pretended to kick him hard, making the shackles rattle.

"The Empress Dowager and Miss Cui have arrived. You lowly servant, why aren't you getting up to pay your respects?" The guard's voice became much sharper.

As soon as the words were spoken, the Empress Dowager and Cui Lingyi had already arrived in front of the prison cell.

Cui Lingyi's gaze fell on Shen Yinshuang.

He raised his eyebrows slightly.

Shen Yinshuang felt a sudden sense of unease.

It was that same innocent face again, but a sinister glint was hidden in its eyes, which it concealed very well.

When he stood next to the Empress Dowager, he was incredibly gentle.

Because Shen Yinshuang was wearing shackles and handcuffs again, she couldn't stand steadily, stumbled, and fell directly to the ground.

His hair was disheveled, his clothes were tattered, but his eyes remained bright.

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty live a thousand years!" Shen Yingshuang knelt on one knee to pay her respects.

The Empress Dowager sneered, seemingly not taking Shen Yinshuang seriously at all.

"Shen Yinshuang, you're quite lucky," the Empress Dowager said coldly, her expression blank.

Shen Yinshuang remained kneeling, not getting up.

Because the Empress Dowager did not give permission.

"Previously, Consort De pleaded for your life, sparing you from the death penalty but not from punishment. You will be locked up here for three days to reflect. I want you to be more sober and refrain from doing anything shameful or immoral. Lingyi, considering that you were brought here by her, begged me for a long time, saying that you were unwell. There must have been a reason for that, so I asked you to spare your life."

The Empress Dowager's voice grew increasingly harsh.

Cui Lingyi stood quietly to the side, occasionally comforting the Empress Dowager.

"Your Majesty, the dungeon is a cold and desolate place. You should not stay there for long, lest you harm your health. I would feel even more guilty then," Cui Lingyi said softly. "I think Miss Shen was probably just confused for a moment to do such a thing. After all, Marquis Pei was Miss Shen's ex-husband, and old feelings are always hard to forget. After this, Miss Shen will definitely not dare to do it again."

"You're so good at making me happy." The Empress Dowager looked at Cui Lingyi with much more affection.

Cui Lingyi stood there coquettishly.

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, her gaze once again falling on Shen Yingshuang: "I'll let this matter go today for the sake of Lingyi. However, I'm making this clear: if she repeats this offense, I will not let her off lightly!"

Shen Yinshuang seemed somewhat surprised by the Empress Dowager's words.

He never expected that Cui Lingyi would plead for him.

Her brows furrowed slightly.

The more I think about it, the more trapped I become in this predicament.

As soon as the Empress Dowager finished speaking, she got up and left.

The nannies immediately followed.

Cui Lingyi remained where she was.

After the Empress Dowager left, Cui Lingyi raised her hand and said, "Release her."

"Yes," the guard replied respectfully.

Soon, the cell slowly approached the platform, and the cell door was opened.

The guards pushed Shen Yinshuang out from inside.

Shen Yinshuang staggered and fell to the ground.

Cui Lingyi looked down at her, a hint of mockery in her eyes.

Then, she half-squatted down.

He pinched Shen Yinshuang's chin with his fingers, half-forcing her to look at him.

"Shen Yinshuang, guess why I had to plead with the Empress Dowager to let you leave?" Cui Lingyi's voice was extremely low.

But she spoke close to Shen Yinshuang's ear.

Every word was crystal clear.

Shen Yinshuang didn't even have time to answer.

She could already hear Cui Lingyi's laughter.

It harbored ill intentions, yet was terrifyingly sinister.

"Because I want you to die clearly and decisively. I want Brother Yin to completely sever all thoughts he might have of you. Hmm?"

"Take advantage of these few days, okay?"

"After all, what you're waiting for next is the King of Hell."

Cui Lingyi finished speaking in a joking manner.

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Yinshuang looked at Cui Lingyi in astonishment.

These words were somewhat ambiguous and meaningful.

Then, Cui Lingyi released Shen Yinshuang.

The force was neither too light nor too heavy, but it slammed Shen Yingshuang into the iron pillar.

My head is buzzing.

She felt weak and couldn't get up.

Then they heard hurried footsteps outside the dungeon.

Shen Yinshuang recognized her immediately.

Those were Xiao Yin's footsteps.

Under such circumstances, Shen Yinshuang was even more passive.

She looked up in Xiao Yin's direction.