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When Shen Yinshuang came out, Cui Xi breathed a sigh of relief.

But Cui Xi didn't dare to say anything, she just quickly walked to Shen Ying Shuang's side.

"Miss Shen, we'll take you to your residence," came the eunuch's shrill voice.

The previous accident made Shen Yinshuang extremely fearful and cautious of eunuchs.

Cui Xi could also see Shen Yinshuang's nervousness, and she quickly supported Shen Yinshuang with her hand.

The two followed the eunuch's steps.

Clearly, the eunuch was walking very fast, and Shen Yinshuang was having some difficulty keeping up.

"Miss, why don't you slow down?" Cui Xi couldn't help but persuade Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang shook her head: "No need, let's go. Let's not cause any trouble. It's just a short walk, we'll get there in no time."

But she was already covered in sweat.

Cui Xi knew that Shen Ying Shuang was not feeling well, and in the end, Cui Xi could only comfort her, "I will apply the medicine for you when we arrive."

Shen Yinshuang nodded in acknowledgment.

The eunuch didn't make things too difficult for Shen Yinshuang, but he walked a little faster.

Soon, the eunuch led Shen Yinshuang and Cuixi to a small house at the east end.

"This is where you live," the eunuch's shrill voice rang out. "If there's nothing else, we'll be leaving."

"Thank you for your trouble, Father-in-law." Shen Yinshuang's words were very polite.

The eunuch paid little attention and turned to leave.

Cui Xi then looked around at her surroundings and was quite surprised.

The environment here is so much better than at the post station.

A well-organized side room.

It was a room reserved for a young master, and there was even a small courtyard outside.

Facing the plum blossoms at Kaiyuan Temple.

The season for plum blossoms to bloom is fast approaching.

Even so, it is largely a lesson learned from the past.

Cui Xi was still nervous: "Miss, could this be a conspiracy? I have a feeling that this hypocrite is either a villain or a thief. It might be another trap."

"Cuixi, stop talking." Shen Yingshuang frowned. "Here, it's best to keep quiet if you can avoid it. After all, the more you say, the more mistakes you make, and those are things that could cost you your head."

One sentence made Cui Xi pout.

"I'm just feeling sorry for you," Cui Xi replied.

"There's nothing to feel aggrieved about. In the end, we're both slaves. There's no distinction between noble and lowly," Shen Yinshuang said calmly.

Cui Xi sighed, but ultimately said nothing.

She helped Shen Yingshuang up, saying, "Miss, I'll apply the medicine for you after we go inside."

Shen Yinshuang nodded.

Because her leg ailment was getting increasingly painful, she could barely walk to the door of the small room, which was just a stone's throw away.

"I'll open the door." Cui Xi walked to the door and then released Shen Yinshuang.

Then Cui Xi quieted down.

Because Xiao Yin was sitting inside.

Cui Xi snapped out of her daze and immediately greeted him: "General, what brings you here?"

One sentence did not make Shen Yinshuang's heart race, but she still looked into the room in astonishment.

Xiao Yin arrived at some unknown time and was already calmly sitting in a chair.

His gaze fell on Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang calmed herself down and greeted the general: "Greetings, General."

She did not kneel down.

Xiao Yin did not make Shen Yinshuang kneel down.

He just watched slowly and deliberately.

Cui Xi, on the contrary, felt somewhat embarrassed.

"General, this servant will go out first!" Cui Xi said in a low voice.

Then Cui Xi turned and left, and Xiao Yin did not stop her.

Shen Yinshuang glanced at Cuixi out of the corner of her eye, but ultimately remained silent.

The door to the side room was closed, and the room was quiet.

It was Xiao Yin who broke the silence: "Shen Yingshuang, don't you know that what you did today is a matter of losing your head? How dare you keep the Empress Dowager waiting? Even the Emperor wouldn't dare keep the Empress Dowager waiting."

As Xiao Yin spoke, his tone became serious.

Shen Yinshuang stood with her head down and spoke quietly, "I have already explained."

"Would an explanation be of any use? Nobody cares what happened; everyone saw that it was the Empress Dowager waiting for you!" Xiao Yin's voice grew even deeper.

"In that case, there's no point in the general coming all the way to see me, is there? The matter is already settled." Shen Yinshuang looked up at Xiao Yin.

As expected, Xiao Yin's face darkened even more.

If it weren't for Xiao Yin's strong willpower holding him back, he would have wanted to kill Shen Yinshuang.

He's incredibly stubborn; he'd rather die than back down.

So the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Shen Yinshuang thought Xiao Yin would leave, but he still didn't.

Shen Yinshuang remained silent and stood quietly.

The sinister look in Xiao Yin's eyes deepened.

Today is Xiao Yin's birthday, but Shen Yinshuang didn't mention it at all.

But even though Shen Yinshuang was just her mistress, she still remembered her every year.

For Xiao Yin, the initiative was in his hands.

He may not appreciate it, but that doesn't mean Shen Yinshuang can forget it.

The sachets that Shen Yinshuang gave to Xiao Yin before were all handmade by her.

Even though Xiao Yin disposed of the sachet right in front of Shen Yinshuang.

But only Xiao Yin himself knew that in the end, he put all these sachets away.

Now, Shen Yinshuang seems determined to leave.

Even his birthday was not noticed.

How could Xiao Yin possibly be happy about it?

Thinking of Shen Yinshuang and Pei Shouan, all the past events weighed heavily on Xiao Yin.

As a result, the atmosphere inside the room became increasingly somber.

Shen Yinshuang naturally noticed it as well.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down: "It's getting late. If there's nothing else, General, please return."

This is an order to leave.

Xiao Yin chuckled.

Shen Yinshuang frowned. Before Xiao Yin could speak, Cui Xi's voice came from outside.

It's a kind of tension, yet also a kind of reminder.

"Granny, what brings you here?" Cui Xi quickly stopped Granny Gui.

Granny Gui was also someone close to the Empress Dowager, but she clearly favored Cui Lingyi more.

She was good friends with Granny Qian, who was next to Cui Lingyi.

They came out of nowhere; they must have had a reason for coming.

Most importantly, Cui Xi knew better than anyone that Xiao Yin was inside.

If Granny Gui were to go in, one can imagine what would happen.

"Do I need a servant like you to interfere with my coming here?" Granny Gui sneered.

Cui Xi knelt down with a thud: "This servant wouldn't dare. But if Granny Gui is looking for you, you've already gone to bed."

"Get out of the way!" Granny Gui had no intention of wasting words with Cui Xi.

The next second, Granny Gui kicked Cui Xi away.

The servants on the side stepped forward and stopped Cui Xi directly.

Cui Xi was truly terrified.

She was afraid something bad would happen.

Granny Gui had already quickly walked inside, and Cui Xi's face remained tense.

At that time, inside the house—

Shen Yinshuang, of course, heard it too.

She knew very well that she was being watched all the time and that every step she took was difficult.

If Xiao Yin's relationship with him were exposed, one can imagine what would happen.

Moreover, this is not just about Pei Shouan and Cui Lingyi.

Everyone is itching to make a move.

So without thinking, Shen Yinshuang looked at Xiao Yin and said, "General, please leave."

I really did ask.

But Xiao Yin remained motionless.