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It was as if this had been premeditated.

It was to give Cui Lingyi a surprise.

Unfortunately, Cui Lingyi stumbled upon it.

That's why Xiao Yin was forced to tell her in advance.

"Liu Rushi's embroidery skills were superb, and Shen Yinshuang inherited them. In addition, she was also trained by Liu Rushi. So I was looking for Shen Yinshuang's whereabouts before, but most people in the capital thought she was dead, so it took me some time."

Xiao Yin then revealed his ultimate goal.

Shen Yinshuang was initially able to remain calm.

After hearing Xiao Yin's words, her face turned pale.

His fists were clenched tightly in his palms, and he could hardly believe what he was hearing.

She was kept as Xiao Yin's mistress in the western suburbs for two years.

Life wasn't exactly good, but it wasn't bad either.

She just needs to behave herself and not mention the past.

They managed to live in relative peace.

Aside from the extremes of love turning into hatred.

This person won't stay here overnight.

She tacitly allowed the servants here to bully her.

When his hatred reached its peak, Xiao Yin would vent it on her.

It was a mutual entanglement and torment, with neither side ever letting the other go.

However, Shen Yinshuang never expected this.

One day, Xiao Yin will humiliate him in this way.

He wanted her to make his future wife's wedding dress herself.

Shen Yinshuang couldn't do it.

This kind of mental torture is worse than letting her commit suicide.

Her lips were too dry to utter a word, and she passively watched Xiao Yin.

Cui Lingyi, on the other hand, remained skeptical: "Then why is she here?"

Her slender finger pointed at Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang kept her head down the whole time.

Cui Lingyi couldn't see Shen Yinshuang's expression.

But for some reason, she always felt that things weren't that simple.

She turned her gaze away from Shen Yingshuang and quietly looked at Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin lowered his head and chuckled softly, "What does this have to do with you and me? I found Shen Yingshuang; she's in the western suburbs. As for anything else, it's unimportant. As long as she finishes making your wedding dress, that's all that matters."

Her calm words left Cui Lingyi somewhat speechless.

She couldn't even find any trace of lying in Xiao Yin's eyes.

"That's true." She nodded wisely and didn't continue the topic.

Then she looked at Shen Yinshuang and continued to ask Xiao Yin.

"Brother Yin, did Miss Shen agree?" Cui Lingyi asked gently.

Xiao Yin had not yet had a chance to answer.

Shen Yinshuang had already looked up.

Her eyes were still a little red, but she hid her emotions very well.

"Your Highness, I did not agree," Shen Yinshuang said clearly, word by word.

Xiao Yin's gaze turned somewhat somber as he sharply looked at Shen Yinshuang.

I never expected that Shen Yinshuang would dare to refuse.

"You're unwilling to make wedding clothes for me?" Cui Lingyi asked calmly. "You've got some nerve. Even the embroiderers in the palace wouldn't dare to do this. You, a discarded wife of a marquis, have made your refusal quite clear."

These words made Shen Yinshuang kneel down immediately.

Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yin remained a cold observer.

He knew, of course, that Shen Yinshuang was unhappy.

But so what?

Shen Yinshuang left first; he couldn't give her the chance to leave.

He hadn't tormented Shen Yinshuang enough, and she actually dared to suggest that they part ways amicably.

On what grounds?

It was an accident that Cui Lingyi discovered it today.

His vigilance had decreased.

Because I never expected that Cui Lingyi would follow me all the way here.

Therefore, this statement can be considered a delaying tactic, which is reasonable.

Otherwise, if Cui Lingyi finds out...

Shen Yinshuang probably won't even be able to save her life.

After all, a mistress is like an ant on the ground, a worthless life.

But now—

While Xiao Yin was deep in thought, Shen Yinshuang's voice came, neither humble nor arrogant.

"The Liu family has been in decline for a long time, and my mother has hardly ever embroidered anymore. I only learned the basics from my mother, which is not good enough for me. Of course, I cannot embroider a wedding dress for Her Highness the Princess. It is just that General Xiao thinks too highly of my skills," Shen Yingshuang said directly.

This is a rejection, a complete rejection.

Cui Lingyi simply listened without showing any expression.

No one could guess what she was thinking.

She's a rebellious person by nature.

The more someone refuses, the more she insists on forcing them.

Unfortunately, Cui Lingyi felt that Shen Yinshuang's face was too dangerous.

"How dare you!" Cui Lingyi suddenly shouted.

She is usually gentle and mild-mannered, but she is not without dignity.

Historically, daughters of officials have always been difficult to get along with.

Not to mention the favored Cui Lingyi.

She scoffed, pushed Xiao Yin aside, and walked up to Shen Yingshuang.

"Shen Yinshuang, are you unwilling to make wedding clothes, or are you unwilling to make wedding clothes for me?" Cui Lingyi asked, enunciating each word clearly.

Shen Yinshuang looked up passively, speechless.

She didn't want to.

"She wouldn't dare." Xiao Yin stepped forward, frowning as he looked at Shen Yinshuang.

His hearing is excellent.

The moment Shen Yinshuang knelt down, he heard the sound of bones grinding together.

When Physician Cheng came earlier, he said that Shen Yinshuang's kneecap was severely injured.

You must never kneel again.

Xiao Yin noted it down.

He looked at Shen Yinshuang without changing his expression, still remaining indifferent.

"Shen Yingshuang, how dare you refuse when you're a discarded woman from a marquis's mansion?" Xiao Yin's voice turned gloomy, showing no respect for Shen Yingshuang.

"I'll give you a month to embroider Lingyi's wedding dress, or I guarantee you'll regret meeting me."

Every word and sentence is filled with warnings and threats.

Shen Yinshuang's face turned pale and then even paler.

"General..." She bit her lip and looked at Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin ignored it: "A month later, the servants from the General's Mansion will come to collect it."

After saying that, Xiao Yin ignored Shen Yinshuang.

He looked at Cui Lingyi: "Let's go. I'll take you back to the Prime Minister's residence."

He wanted to hold Cui Lingyi's hand.

Surprisingly, Cui Lingyi refused.

She remained standing quietly, watching Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin didn't answer, his expression remaining calm: "What's wrong?"

Cui Lingyi smiled, appearing poised and confident: "Brother Yin, you know I care a lot about our wedding, and I want to make sure every detail is perfect. Especially this wedding dress, it's of utmost importance."

Xiao Yin did not deny it.

When it comes to marriage, women have always cared more about it than men.

Not to mention Cui Lingyi.

Her status speaks for itself, coupled with the Emperor and Empress Dowager's favor.

This grand wedding was conducted entirely according to the standards for a princess's marriage within the palace.

In addition, the young ladies of the capital city are constantly engaged in open and covert struggles.

Naturally, Cui Lingyi did not want to be at a disadvantage.

But now that Cui Lingyi has suddenly started saying these things, Xiao Yin's brows furrowed.

Cui Lingyi's sweet voice came through once again.

"Brother Yin, since you went to such lengths to find Miss Shen to embroider my wedding dress, I must be even more careful." She smiled softly as she looked at Xiao Yin.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yin remained calm.

"So I want to send Miss Shen to the Prime Minister's residence, so I can keep an eye on things and make changes as needed," Cui Lingyi said, her words laced with sarcasm.