pillow bird spring

The girl in front of me is Cui Lingyi, the daughter of the Prime Minister.

Not only does she come from a good family, but she is also beautiful and charming.

She is the prime minister's most prized possession.

Even the current emperor speaks highly of Cui Lingyi.

Cui Lingyi was granted the title of Princess Anping.

This is a unique honor among the young ladies of the capital.

Shen Yinshuang stopped in her tracks as she was about to move forward.

Her hands were clenched into fists.

She paled in comparison to Cui Lingyi.

One was a beautiful and charming young girl born into a wealthy family.

However, she was a divorced wife, secretly kept as a mistress in the western suburbs.

The difference between people is like the difference between clouds and mud.

Shen Yinshuang stood there blankly, then gradually lowered her head.

The deep, resonant voice of Xiao Yin reached his ears: "Did you choose one you like?"

"I want Brother Yin to help me choose," Cui Lingyi said coquettishly, looking at Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin chuckled softly: "Okay."

He bent down to let Cui Lingyi choose.

The two were very close together.

Shen Yinshuang saw tenderness in Xiao Yin's eyes.

And the upturned corners of his mouth.

It is a smile that brings joy to both body and mind.

Xiao Yin had once treated himself the same way.

Buy yourself flowers, cosmetics, and little trinkets to make yourself happy.

That was the most beautiful period of Shen Yinshuang's life.

But it all started five years ago when she betrayed Xiao Yin.

That version of him no longer exists.

Seeing this scene now, Shen Yinshuang suddenly understood.

Xiao Yin's gentleness remains, but he will no longer give it to her.

Because he gave it to another woman.

Even knowing the outcome, when it actually appears in front of you.

Shen Yinshuang's heart still aches.

The feeling of soreness and swelling in my eye sockets became more and more obvious.

She lowered her head, trying not to shed a tear.

"This color suits you perfectly, like a bright and beautiful spring day," Xiao Yin praised without reservation.

Cui Lingyi blushed slightly, looking a little shy.

His large hand naturally brushed away the strands of hair that had fallen onto Cui Lingyi's cheek.

The light in his eyes was so gentle it could melt tears.

Xiao Yin looked at Cui Lingyi quietly, but then thought of Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang was just as innocent and naive back then.

A box of rouge and face powder, or even the flower wreath he casually made.

Any of these things could make her laugh out loud.

This scene caused Xiao Yin's gaze to darken slightly.

He kept his thoughts very well hidden.

Looking at Cui Lingyi again, he calmly finished speaking.

"I'll make you a dress with the fabric the Emperor bestowed upon you. It's snow-white gauze from Dongling, and it suits you perfectly."

"Brother Yin, you're so good to me." She gently hooked her hand around Xiao Yin's finger.

Her eyes held a girlish shyness.

Xiao Yin naturally took Cui Lingyi's hand.

He reached out and clasped his hands together, their fingers intertwined.

"Lingyi, the imperial decree of marriage bestowed by the Emperor will be issued tomorrow. I will then go to the Prime Minister's residence to propose marriage." Xiao Yin said this with seriousness and earnestness.

A hint of surprise flickered in Cui Lingyi's eyes as she nodded, "Really?"

"When have I ever lied to you?" Xiao Yin smiled.

Cui Lingyi's eyes crinkled into a smile, and she was in a good mood.

This scene was like a bolt from the blue for Shen Yinshuang.

She knew perfectly well that Xiao Yin would get married sooner or later.

But when she actually heard it, her heart ached.

She watched quietly, not daring to move forward, afraid of being discovered by Xiao Yin.

The General Who Protects the Nation and the daughter of the Prime Minister's family are indeed a match made in heaven.

Xiao Yin is now a dignified General Who Protects the Nation.

And what am I?

A divorced woman has long lost her innocence.

When she was driven to the brink of despair, she still struggled to survive in the brothel.

Even now, she is just an insignificant mistress.

How could the Prime Minister's residence tolerate the existence of a mistress?

These high-ranking officials in the capital are ruthless; eliminating them completely is the best strategy.

At that time, she wanted to leave, but she was afraid it would cause trouble.

Just thinking about it made Shen Yinshuang feel terrified.

She accidentally stumbled.

"Miss!" Cui Xi was startled and immediately helped Shen Yinshuang up.

The commotion drew the attention of Xiao Yin and Cui Lingyi.

Xiao Yin's gaze instantly darkened.

I never expected to see Shen Yinshuang here.

His eyes were fixed on her, unblinking.

Shen Yinshuang lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

Cui Lingyi snapped out of her daze and asked with concern, "Young lady, are you alright?"

"Thank you for your concern, Princess Anping. I am fine." Shen Yinshuang bowed her head and quickly left.

But she couldn't help but glance at Xiao Yin out of the corner of her eye.

Xiao Yin had already suppressed his emotions, his eyes filled with only indifference.

Their eyes met briefly, and Shen Yinshuang dared not look any longer.

"Brother Yin, I feel like this girl looks familiar, but I can't remember her." Cui Lingyi thought for a moment and looked at Xiao Yin.

"There are many similar people in the world, which is why you find it so strange. This is not something you should worry about," Xiao Yin said calmly.

Cui Lingyi responded with an "oh," and really didn't think much of it.

Shen Yinshuang was walking ahead when she heard these words.

Her eyes were slightly sore.

Right now, she is just Xiao Yin's mistress.

She was no longer the person he cherished.

It's even less likely that Xiao Yin will acknowledge it.

But all of this is her own fault, and she has no one else to blame but herself.

Even knowing it, when I think about it...

Her heart was still aching terribly.

"Miss, are you alright?" Cui Xi asked Shen Yinshuang anxiously.

"It's okay, we'll go buy the fabric and then go back." She had already composed herself.

"Okay." Cui Xi nodded.

Soon, the two discreetly entered the fabric store.

When Shen Yinshuang came out again, Xiao Yin was no longer outside.

She and Cuixi got into the carriage and returned to the western suburbs.

The two had barely entered the house when Butler Wang rushed out.

"Miss Shen, the general is waiting for you." Butler Wang's voice was very low.

However, his words reveal his dissatisfaction with Shen Yinshuang.

"Young lady, I'm telling you, you're just a concubine, how can you be so restless and go out so casually? The general suddenly returned, found you weren't there, and was furious, so he implicated all the servants in the courtyard." Steward Wang looked at Shen Yingshuang with great dissatisfaction.

This western suburb seems to be for Shen Yinshuang to live in.

But aside from the fact that she could warm Xiao Yin's bed.

Shen Yinshuang's status is not much higher than that of the servants here.

They didn't even consider her a threat.

An outer room that anyone can trample on.

Because it's obvious to everyone that she's not favored.

It was even less likely that they would enter the general's mansion.

Therefore, everyone seemed unrestrained.

There's no point in Shen Yinshuang saying more.

Because doing so will only cause trouble for yourself.

"I'm sorry," she whispered, hoping to smooth things over.

Butler Wang sneered, looking at him with disdain.

Shen Yinshuang nodded in acknowledgment and hurriedly headed towards the inner courtyard.

A sense of unease flashed through her mind.

The closer you get to the inner courtyard, the stronger the aroma becomes.

As she entered the inner courtyard, she saw Xiao Yin sitting in a chair with a sullen face.

"General..." she whispered.

"Shen Yinshuang, why are you at the market? Are you following me?" Xiao Yin questioned Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang looked at Xiao Yin in astonishment.