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Xiao Yin was speechless after being confronted by Cui Lingyi's words.

Unless he publicly admits that Shen Yinshuang is his mistress, and not Pei Shouan's.

But he knew he couldn't.

Pei Shou'an clearly knew this, which is why he acted so recklessly.

He thought of the entanglement between Shen Yinshuang and Pei Shouan.

Thinking of what Shen Yinshuang had said to him a few days ago.

The sinister look in his eyes became increasingly apparent.

"Brother Yin?" Cui Lingyi blinked and called out to Xiao Yin again, "If you really don't agree, then forget it."

It seemed as if the decision-making power had been given to Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin looked at Cui Lingyi without changing his expression and nodded.

"Since Lord Pei has made it so clear, there's really nothing to worry about. You can make the decision yourself; there's no need to ask me." He said succinctly.

"Okay." Cui Lingyi laughed this time.

Shen Yinshuang's nerves, which had not yet relaxed, tensed up instantly.

I don't know if it was an unexpected or logical answer.

She lowered her head and laughed out loud, a hint of self-deprecation in her voice.

How could Xiao Yin not know what would happen if she went to the Prime Minister's residence?

But he agreed.

How could she be so naive as to think that Xiao Yin still harbored feelings for her?

After she had exhausted all possible paths, step by step.

Soon, Cui Lingyi turned to Shen Yingshuang and asked, "I wonder if Miss Shen would be willing?"

That's how she spoke – in such a sweet, delicate tone, with utmost respect.

But Shen Yinshuang knew.

If you utter even a single wrong word, it's a matter of losing your head.

"I am willing," Shen Yinshuang replied, having no other choice.

"That's wonderful." Cui Lingyi seemed delighted. "Father is celebrating his birthday recently, and the household is very busy. After Father's birthday, I will have a servant come to fetch Miss Shen to the manor."

"Okay." Shen Yinshuang readily agreed.

Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yin kept glancing at Shen Yingshuang out of the corner of his eye.

Very heavy.

Shen Yinshuang did not respond, keeping her head down the whole time.

The room seemed to be filled with undercurrents.

Cui Lingyi couldn't have been unaware of it, but on the surface, she still maintained a smiling face.

"Then I'll trouble Miss Shen to make the changes according to my wishes these next few days," Cui Lingyi said gently.

But if it is changed according to Cui Lingyi's wishes.

This means that all of Shen Yinshuang's efforts over the past few days have been in vain.

Most importantly, there is only one Snow Forged.

That's only enough for one wedding dress.

But Shen Yinshuang couldn't refuse: "Yes."

Cui Lingyi then stopped saying anything, took Xiao Yin's hand, and said, "Brother Yin, let's go."

Xiao Yin gave a faint reply, and the two walked out of the room.

The crowd knelt down: "Respectfully seeing off the General and Princess Anping."

Shen Yinshuang still found it difficult to kneel.

It was Cuixi who helped him kneel down.

The five-finger mark was still clearly visible on her cheek, from when Granny Gui had hit her.

This continued until Cui Lingyi and Xiao Yin left.

Cui Xi helped Shen Yingshuang up.

"That Granny Gui did it on purpose, trying to intimidate the young lady," Cui Xi said, somewhat annoyed.

"There were never any such rules in this courtyard to begin with." She became more and more angry as she spoke. "Besides, the princess sending the young lady to the Prime Minister's residence clearly indicates she has ulterior motives."

As she spoke, she pointed to the wedding dress in front of her: "Where is the embroidery poorly done, young lady? The peonies on it are practically alive."

Cui Xi felt wronged on behalf of Shen Ying Shuang.

"The general didn't even say a word for the young lady, and just acquiesced like this." Cui Xi spoke frankly.

Shen Yinshuang covered Cuixi's mouth: "Stop talking, or you'll get yourself killed."

Cui Xi then realized what she had said and was too frightened to speak.

Granny Qian scolded Cuixi a few times.

Cui Xi dared not utter a sound.

Shen Yingshuang broke the silence, saying, "Cuixi, go and get me some ointment."

"Yes." Cui Xi didn't dare to hesitate.

But she couldn't help but say, "The doctor said last time that if your leg keeps going on like this, it'll get worse sooner or later."

Shen Yinshuang just smiled.

She knew that too.

But what can we do?

Cui Xi sighed and quickly turned and left.

Shen Yinshuang sat quietly on the stool, continuing to embroider the wedding dress.

Cui Lingyi disliked it, but she had no choice but to do it.

Because if they don't do it, they'll really end up at the Prime Minister's residence.

After Cui Lingyi realized that there was no progress, she was the one who ultimately suffered the consequences.

No matter what you do, it's wrong.

But she had nowhere else to go.

Thinking about it, Shen Yinshuang lowered her head and sighed silently.

She thought, "This is just the last month; I'll get through it if I just hang in there."

But my kneecap is in excruciating pain.

She frowned in pain.

After a while, she couldn't tell whether it was heartache or pain in her kneecap.

The room gradually quieted down.

At that time—

Xiao Yin left with Cui Lingyi.

Cui Lingyi boarded the carriage, which slowly headed towards the Prime Minister's residence.

Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yin barely spoke.

Instead, Cui Lingyi took the initiative to ask, "Brother Yin, are you unhappy that I sent Miss Shen to the Prime Minister's residence?"

"No," Xiao Yin denied. "I'm just worried that Pei Shou'an will use this to smear us."

He made up an excuse at random.

"Brother Yin, that's why I wanted Miss Shen to come to the Prime Minister's residence. With her under the watchful eye of the Cui family, Marquis Pei wouldn't dare to act recklessly," Cui Lingyi said with a smile.

Every word he said was for Xiao Yin's benefit.

Xiao Yin hummed in agreement but didn't say anything.

But he understood the meaning behind Cui Lingyi's words.

Cui Lingyi never dispelled her doubts from beginning to end.

"Brother Yin—" Cui Lingyi leaned against Xiao Yin's chest and rubbed against him, as if she were being coquettish.

For the rest of the time, Cui Lingyi talked about the wedding.

Xiao Yin was listening.

But a strange sense of unease welled up inside him.

It seems that the initial idea of ​​getting married has been lost.

His eyes flashed with the image of Shen Yinshuang.

Even betraying himself seemed completely open and honest.

The more I think about it, the more agitated I become.

However, Xiao Yin had his own reasons for agreeing to let Shen Yinshuang go to the Prime Minister's residence.

He knew very well who Pei Shou'an was.

Shen Yinshuang has no chance of survival in Pei Shou'an's hands.

Just as Cui Lingyi said, Pei Shouan couldn't bring himself to do it at the Prime Minister's residence.

At least he can still keep his life.

A month later, he sent someone to escort Shen Yinshuang out of the capital.

Pei Shou'an would never chase after a woman out of the capital and abandon the Pei family.

In that case, at the very least, Shen Yinshuang is safe.

Lost in thought, the carriage stopped in front of the Prime Minister's residence.

Xiao Yin followed Cui Lingyi off the carriage and walked towards the Prime Minister's residence.

……

A small courtyard in the western suburbs.

Cui Xi hurriedly grabbed the ointment, intending to apply it to Shen Yinshuang.

Only after she pushed Shen Yinshuang's dress up did she see the bloody mess on her knees.

She was genuinely startled.

"Miss, it hurts a little, please bear with it," Cui Xi sighed.

Shen Yinshuang hummed in agreement.

Cui Xi lowered her head and carefully applied the medicine to Shen Yinshuang.

The ointment seeped into the skin, and a bone-chilling pain followed.

Shen Yinshuang frowned, but remained silent.

"You should see a doctor about your leg," Cui Xi advised Shen Yinshuang.

"Okay." Shen Yinshuang nodded, not wanting Cuixi to worry. "I already went to look for her earlier."

Cui Xi was relieved.

She carefully put away the ointment, then suddenly looked at Shen Yingshuang seriously: "Miss, does the princess know about your affair with the general?"

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?