Quick Transmigration: Hosts, We're Only Responsible for Counterattacking

Chapter 57 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (26)

She paused, her smile still gentle. "Your subject, Shen Yingxue, greets Your Majesty and Princess Rong'an."

Gu Changjin then realized what was happening. He moved his fingers to help the person in front of him to her feet before saying, "No need for formalities. Miss Shen, is there something you need here?"

Shen Yingxue's smile stiffened slightly. "Your Majesty, it's nothing important. It's just that I'm on good terms with Princess Rong'an and haven't seen her in a long time. I miss her very much, so I wanted to come and see her."

Shen Yun angrily took the iron lump from his waist and walked outside while muttering to himself.

Shen Yingxue was wearing a pinkish-purple suit today. A string of round, jade-like pearls the size of a fingernail hung on her fair neck. She was also holding a dark blue sachet in her hand. After a while, she put the sachet back into her sleeve.

Seeing that he was not getting anywhere, Gu Changjin coughed twice and then walked out.

In a pavilion in the Imperial Garden, Shen Yingxue first poured a cup of tea and handed it to Rong An, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Rong An, do you have a man you fancy right now?"

Shen Yun took it thoughtfully, then looked at her, wondering to himself, "Hey, does Shen Yingxue like me?"

2345: ? ? ? [Shake your head left and right.]

Shen Yun: "What?"

2345 remained silent. [There's too much water inside; let's shake it out to balance it.]

Shen Yun raised an eyebrow, surprised. "You're quite something, you little rascal. You've improved quite a bit." It's only been a few days since we last met, and you're already trying to climb on the roof and tear off the tiles?

2345 trembled twice, but still said, "[It's all thanks to the host's good teaching.]" Life is tough, and it has finally figured it out. This inexplicable forced binding with such a host must be because someone is jealous of its good performance. Anyway, there's no way to untie it, so it might as well enjoy the moment.

Seeing this, Shen Yun, contrary to his usual behavior, did not continue to argue, but simply snorted.

"Not yet." She thought for a moment, then looked at her inquisitively.

Shen Yingxue should be the one who understands the original owner the most. The fact that the original owner liked Nangong Yu has always been driven by her. Originally, it was thought to be just a coincidence, but now it seems that it may not be.

What puzzled her most was that the original owner of this body shouldn't have affected her interests.

Shen Yingxue clenched her fingers, and a faint red color gradually appeared on her slender, white fingers. She gave a stiff smile and said, "Actually, you don't need to worry. Nangong Yu is just blinded by that Deshu right now. In a few days, he will know who is the most suitable for him."

Shen Yun smiled and said indifferently, "But I don't like him anymore. He embarrassed me in front of so many people. I am a princess of the Great Wei. I can't possibly give him all my dignity and face to trample on again."

Shen Yingxue said anxiously, "But Rong An, you've liked him for so many years. Wouldn't you be unwilling to give up like this?" She paused, and her voice suddenly became a little hoarse, "Or do you already have someone you like?"

Shen Yun suddenly stood up, leaning against a pillar, lost in thought. "I've already said that Nangong Yu has nothing to do with me anymore. Yingxue, why do you keep trying to get me involved with him?"

"I just feel that you are getting old now, and it's not appropriate for you to always live in the harem. It's easy to attract criticism."

So that's how it is. She found it funny, yet also normal. No wonder she had such a look on her face when she arrived today. It has to be said, a woman's jealousy is truly terrifying. She and Gu Changjin are still nominally siblings. What can siblings do together?
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"Cough," Shen Yun choked on his saliva upon hearing this, and said with heartache, "You've changed. You weren't like this before."

2345 is arrogant and haughty. [Hmph.]

Without giving a direct answer, Shen Yun simply turned her head away from her. "It's getting late, Yingxue, you should leave the palace first, so your father won't be waiting anxiously at home." The palace maids standing by were somewhat surprised. The relationship between Miss Shen and the princess was quite good. The princess had a bad temper, but she was always very tolerant of Miss Shen. This time was strange, but it was not something they could interfere with.

Shen Yingxue smiled awkwardly and left with a flushed face.

After that day, Shen Yun kept to himself in the palace, avoiding going out, just like someone who had kept a low profile.

It was as if she had suddenly become a different person; she ignored everyone who tried to see her, and even skipped Rouhuan and Li Xuan's wedding. Li Xuan married Rouhuan, not out of deep love, but there was still a sliver of affection in his heart, enough for them to grow old together.

Hong Zhaodi also came once, saying she wanted to talk to her, but she stood outside for a long time and no one paid any attention to her.

2345 was anxious from the bottom of its heart, but its anxiety was useless because Shen Yun completely ignored it.

About a month and a half later, rumors began to circulate in the capital.

It wasn't about Princess Rong'an, but about Gu Changjin.

Since ascending the throne, Gu Changjin has been diligent and conscientious, making the Great Wei Dynasty more and more prosperous. Except for the lack of a harem, it can be described as almost perfect.

But somehow, rumors started circulating that Gu Changjin was not of royal blood.

Although the people of the Great Wei were somewhat more open-minded, they always paid attention to matters of bloodline. So even though the late emperor was incompetent and weak, people only talked about it but still respected him in their hearts.

At first, the rumors hadn't reached Gu Changjin yet. Even the ministers who heard them just laughed it off, thinking it was impossible.

But what happened next caught everyone off guard.

Nangong Yu found the midwife who delivered Gu Changjin's baby years ago, and learned from her that Gu Changjin was not born at full term.

This differs from what was recorded in the books at the time.

“Your Majesty, it is not that I doubt Your Majesty’s bloodline, but this matter is of great importance. If it is not thoroughly investigated, it may destabilize the foundation of the country,” Nangong Yu said coldly from the side.

Gu Changjin tugged at the corners of his mouth, a smile he rarely showed, "Besides Nangong Yu, do you all think the same way?"

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances. After a long while, Prime Minister Shen stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I believe there are many rumors circulating in the capital. If we simply ignore them, it will be difficult to silence the public.”

"If this matter is fabricated, the people will only devote themselves even more to the Great Wei, even unto death."

He sneered, "What if it's not fabricated?"

The crowd immediately knelt down, saying, "We dare not."

"Fine, fine. Let that midwife in. I want to see what she has to say."

His certainty made Nangong Yu panic for a moment, but he quickly reassured himself that the evidence he had found couldn't all be fake. If this move succeeded, the Great Wei would be in turmoil.

All the insults he had suffered in the past could now be forgotten.

(End of this chapter)