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It wasn't until Pei Shou'an walked up to Prime Minister Cui that this happened.

He took the initiative to offer a toast: "Prime Minister Cui, today is your birthday banquet. Your humble servant would like to offer you a toast."

Prime Minister Cui looked at Pei Shou'an with a smile like a tiger: "Lord Pei, you are too kind. Your presence here is an honor for me."

"It is my honor," Pei Shou'an smiled calmly. "I have also prepared a gift for the Prime Minister. Please accept it."

"Oh?" Prime Minister Cui seemed intrigued.

"Your Majesty, I know you enjoy watching dances, but the dancers here today are not to your liking. The dancers I have prepared for you will surely please you," Pei Shou'an said directly.

Prime Minister Cui raised an eyebrow: "Lord Pei, these dancers are the best in the capital. Can you find anyone better?"

"That's for sure," Pei Shouan said confidently. "'Plum Blossoms in Snow' is her signature dance."

One sentence silenced the scene.

Xiao Yin's expression changed slightly, and the people around him whispered among themselves.

Everyone knows that Shen Yinshuang's rendition of "Plum Blossoms Falling in the Snow" was a sensation in Beijing back then.

This also allowed the Shen family to truly enter the circle of powerful and influential people in the capital.

But Shen Yinshuang never jumped over it again after that, keeping a very low profile.

It wasn't until her grand wedding with Pei Shou'an that she returned to the attention of the powerful and influential in the capital.

What happened next is well-known.

Indeed, no one can surpass Shen Yinshuang's "Plum Blossoms in the Snow".

Now that Pei Shouan has suddenly mentioned Shen Yinshuang, it's impossible for everyone not to be curious.

On the contrary, Xiao Yin clenched his fist upon hearing these words.

He didn't expect Shen Yinshuang to dance to this song again.

This piece of music is like his final bottom line for Shen Yinshuang.

Xiao Yin and Shen Yinshuang first met because of this song.

That was also the only time Shen Yinshuang, who was famous in Beijing's social circles, jumped off a building.

No one noticed that Shen Yinshuang had injured her ankle while dancing.

Only Xiao Yin noticed it.

She was covered in sweat when she came off the stage.

If it weren't for the rouge and powder covering her face, her complexion would be frighteningly pale.

It was Xiao Yin who took Shen Yinshuang to the doctor.

From that time on, the two developed feelings for each other and gradually began to see each other.

After Xiao Yin and Shen Yinshuang got together, Xiao Yin domineeringly forbade Shen Yinshuang from dancing in front of any man again.

This dance can only be performed for him alone.

After that, Shen Yinshuang never skipped it again.

This was also Xiao Yin's final bottom line regarding Shen Yinshuang.

But I never expected it.

Shen Yinshuang was fully aware of his relationship with the Prime Minister's residence.

Yet she was still willing to dance for Pei Shou'an in front of everyone.

It should be understood that the dancers brought by these powerful figures in the capital were ultimately just bargaining chips to be used in transactions.

So, was Shen Yinshuang doing this willingly?

Xiao Yin's mood grew increasingly gloomy.

The fist in his palm gradually clenched.

On the surface, he didn't show off his abilities.

His gaze was fixed on Shen Yinshuang's direction.

But the soft, gentle voice of Shen Yinshuang from back then lingered in my mind.

"Ah Yin, I will only dance for you in this life."

Xiao Yin thought to himself and then let out a cold laugh.

fraud.

A complete fraud.

Shen Yinshuang's gaze shifted away the moment it met Xiao Yin's.

Perhaps it was a guilty conscience, or perhaps it was some other emotion.

She dared not look at Xiao Yin.

But that scorching heat remained.

The pressure on Shen Yinshuang made it hard for her to breathe.

In her panic, she lost her rhythm.

Pei Shouan, standing to the side, wore a smile on his face, but his eyes gradually turned cold.

He couldn't see the undercurrents between Shen Yinshuang and Xiao Yin.

His gaze fell on Xiao Yin, tinged with provocation.

"General Xiao, is this a sign of liking him?" Pei Shouan even took the initiative to provoke him.

Just then, the song ended.

Shen Yinshuang was pulled aside by Pei Shouan as soon as she stepped off the stage.

His hand gripped Shen Yinshuang's chin, forcing her to look in Xiao Yin's direction.

"Tsk, look, General Xiao really likes your dance, he's watching it intently." Pei Shouan said with a half-smile.

Shen Yinshuang was somewhat frightened.

She didn't know what Pei Shouan was going to do.

But Shen Yingshuang knew Pei Shouan's ruthlessness very well.

She dared not make any rash moves.

Meanwhile, Pei Shouan's hand gripped her waist tightly.

The pain was excruciating.

"Ugh..." Shen Yinshuang struggled instinctively.

Pei Shouan scoffed, "What are you struggling for? Do you really think you're still the former Marquis's wife? Shen Yinshuang, you're nothing more than a dancer I brought here, someone anyone can play with."

The ruthlessness in those words was clearly evident.

But only Shen Yinshuang was startled and heard it.

Her expression changed drastically, but Pei Shouan did not give Shen Yingshuang a chance to refute.

"If General Xiao likes you, you should be grateful." Pei Shouan's voice rose again.

Everyone present heard it clearly; every word was an insult to Shen Yinshuang.

Yet it resonated with the men present.

"You have to do whatever pose General Xiao tells you to do. Who knows, General Xiao might even give you a mistress?" He finished speaking with a half-smile.

The men in the room couldn't help but burst out laughing.

It was a knowing smile.

This means that Shen Yinshuang was merely a pawn in Pei Shou'an's game.

Let people trample on it.

The powerful figures in the capital were certainly aware of the sordid affair between Pei Shou'an and Xiao Yin.

This is clearly aimed at Xiao Yin.

Everyone wisely withdrew from the battle.

After all, one side was the Marquis's residence, and the other side was the Prime Minister's residence.

They didn't want to offend anyone.

Xiao Yin listened to Pei Shou'an's words and smiled faintly.

"Lord Pei, I have no interest in lowly women." These words were cruel and direct.

Throughout the entire process, Xiao Yin didn't even look at Shen Yinshuang; he just stared intently at Pei Shouan.

Xiao Yin understood Pei Shou'an's thoughts, of course.

Pei Shouan was gradually enticing him, deliberately exposing Shen Yinshuang's true identity.

This completely severed all possibilities between Shen Yinshuang and herself.

After all, the matter had reached the Emperor and Prime Minister Cui.

Even if he were to do something, he wouldn't do it openly anymore.

That was indeed a brilliant move.

"Did you hear that?" Pei Shou'an wasn't angry at all, and laughed out loud. "General Xiao thinks you're despicable, so don't even think about it, be good."

These words were flippant, and he pinched Shen Yinshuang's cheek with his fingers.

Shen Yinshuang had long since lost all color in her face.

Xiao Yin's words were like a sharp blade, piercing her heart.

Blood was everywhere.

Yet there was nowhere to vent.

Xiao Yin remained indifferent.

Shen Yinshuang laughed self-deprecatingly to herself.

What is she still thinking about?

Can Xiao Yin speak up for himself in public?

They had already ruined their relationship with each other five years ago.

It's impossible now.

These past two years have felt like stolen time; we can't be greedy anymore.

She didn't say anything, she just kept her head down.

Cui Lingyi watched calmly before looking up at Xiao Yin.

"Brother Yin, Lord Pei was just joking, don't take it to heart." Cui Lingyi seemed to be trying to soothe Xiao Yin's emotions.

"I know what kind of person you are. How could you have a mistress? You would never choose a dancer like that."

She spoke innocently, every word she uttered was for Xiao Yin's sake.

But the words themselves have an ambiguous quality.