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Xiao Yin's gaze returned to Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang seemed to be trapped in a nightmare. Xiao Yin did not approach and could not hear what she was saying.

But Xiao Yin was also afraid; Shen Yinshuang's words enraged him.

Until the very end, Xiao Yin stood to the side with his fists clenched.

"I'm sorry..." Shen Yinshuang apologized softly, and then fell silent.

Outside, He Jiu's urging voice grew urgent: "General, it's getting late."

This time, Xiao Yin did not look back and quickly walked out of the house.

Cui Xi was waiting outside.

When she saw Xiao Yin come out, Cui Xi chased after him, calling out, "General."

Xiao Yin quietly looked at Cui Xi: "Is something the matter?"

Cui Xi took a deep breath before speaking, "General, you still care about Miss Shen, don't you?"

These words made Xiao Yin's face darken, and he looked sharply at Cui Xi.

"Do you know that saying this could cost you your head?" Xiao Yin warned Cui Xi coldly.

Cui Xi knelt down with a thud: "This servant knows, but this servant still wants to say, if you truly care about the young lady, then let her go. If the young lady stays here, she will be tortured to death. Anyone with eyes can see what happened tonight, how could someone as intelligent as the general not understand? But the general has no choice, does he?"

Cui Xi's voice became more urgent: "The general can't be here all the time. Just like today, if the general had been a step later, I'm afraid I wouldn't be here anymore. So, please, general, let me go. In consideration of the two years I've served you, please spare my life."

Cui Xi's words made Xiao Yin's gaze grow increasingly somber.

Even the crimson under his eyes became more and more obvious.

He looked down at Cuixi and said, word by word, "Did Shen Yingshuang send you to say that?"

Cui Xi was taken aback, then immediately shook her head: "It was I who asked. You wouldn't mention these things, Miss. I just watched and felt sorry for you."

Xiao Yin remained silent.

How could he let Shen Yingshuang go now?

Now that Shen Yinshuang is gone, it's a dead end for them.

Cui Lingyi suspected that there was also Pei Shou'an, coupled with the unstable situation of the Xiao family.

And the undercurrents currently surging within the palace.

Shen Yinshuang walked right under his nose, but he was caught in a dilemma, with no easy way out.

The final result was predictable.

Cui Xi felt a chill run down her spine under Xiao Yin's gaze.

She was afraid that her words would cause trouble for Shen Yinshuang.

"General, this was all my idea, it has nothing to do with you, Miss. If you want to blame someone, blame me!" Cui Xi said, slapping herself in the face. "It was absolutely not your idea, Miss, please don't misunderstand."

Xiao Yin didn't blame him, simply saying, "Take good care of her, and don't interfere in anything, understand?"

"Yes." Cui Xi really didn't dare to say another word.

Xiao Yin didn't explain much. This time, Xiao Yin left and never came back.

The next day.

Shen Yinshuang was woken up by Cuixi.

"Miss, it's time to get up," Cui Xi said softly.

Shen Yinshuang opened her eyes in a daze, but dared not hesitate.

They are all servants here, so naturally they must rise before their masters.

Otherwise, holding them accountable would be troublesome.

Soon, Cui Xi helped Shen Ying Shuang get ready, and the two of them quietly walked out.

The servants left one after another.

Before Cuixi could even tidy up, everyone's belongings in the two's room had already been silently moved away.

Clearly, they have already explained it.

Shen Yinshuang didn't say anything; she remained silent.

She walked toward Cui Lingyi's carriage out of habit.

Suddenly, someone walked discreetly up to Shen Yingshuang: "Miss Shen, please come with me."

Shen Yinshuang was stunned, looking at the person in front of her, whom she did not recognize.

Therefore, Shen Yinshuang couldn't help but be somewhat wary.

"This servant is from the General's Mansion." The man introduced himself. "It is the General's order to have you move to another carriage."

Shen Yinshuang tightened her grip inside her wide sleeves.

Unexpectedly, this was Xiao Yin's intention.

But the unexpected events caused Shen Yinshuang to furrow her brows slightly.

In the end, she did not hesitate.

Standing here will only attract more unnecessary trouble.

The worst outcome is death.

From one trap to another.

It seems that Shen Yinshuang can accept it openly.

She nodded and followed the servant forward, while Cui Xi nervously followed behind.

The two walked to the very end and finally boarded a horse-drawn carriage. It had no totem on it, so it was impossible to tell whose it was.

But the carriage was spotless.

They even took into account Shen Yinshuang's bad knees by laying down thick soft pads.

Warm tea and a small stove are ready.

It was much more comfortable in the carriage than the cold wind blowing in from outside.

"Miss, please get on the bus slowly," Cui Xi said softly.

The coachman had already gotten out of the carriage and placed a foot mat next to it for Shen Yinshuang's convenience.

Shen Yinshuang also fell silent when she looked at the floor mat.

Because the floor mats are slightly higher than regular floor mats.

Firstly, Shen Yinshuang is petite.

Secondly, it's because of her knee injury, which prevents her from bending it excessively.

This height was just right for her to get into the carriage.

Shen Yinshuang didn't speak, but bent down and entered the carriage.

The driver then quietly put the floor mat away.

Cui Xi was a servant, so naturally she couldn't get on the carriage; she just followed outside.

Soon, the carriage continued its journey towards Chengde along with the large group of people.

The swaying made Shen Yinshuang feel drowsy again.

And along this stretch of road, no one came looking for Shen Yinshuang again, nor did anyone make things difficult for her.

During the break, Cuixi brought over the medicine.

"Miss, drink your medicine," Cui Xi said softly.

Shen Yinshuang hummed in agreement and lowered her head to drink her medicine.

But when she smelled the medicine, her brows furrowed.

too bitter.

Shen Yinshuang disliked the taste of medicine from a young age; the more bitter it was, the harder it was to swallow. So she would procrastinate until the very end.

Later, Xiao Yin came along, and he would coax Shen Yinshuang with very sweet rock candy.

Only then would Shen Yinshuang obediently take her medicine.

But now, that's impossible.

Shen Yinshuang watched quietly without saying a word.

Suddenly, the curtain was lifted, and Shen Yinshuang thought it was Cuixi coming to urge them.

"Cuixi, I..." Shen Yinshuang looked up.

Then they saw Xiao Yin bending down and getting into the carriage.

The small carriage, which was not spacious to begin with, became even more crowded with Xiao Yin added to it.

Shen Yinshuang passively watched Xiao Yin, holding a bowl in one hand, her posture appearing uneasy.

"General..." Shen Yinshuang called out to him.

Suddenly, the carriage lurched.

Shen Yinshuang exclaimed in surprise.

The medicine had spilled out, scalding hot, and splashed onto the back of his hand.

"Be careful!" Xiao Yin frowned.

He then caught the bowl with quick reflexes, and only a little bit spilled, which didn't cause any problems.

His other hand gripped Shen Yinshuang's waist.

As the carriage swayed, Shen Yinshuang pressed herself against Xiao Yin.