The Killer's Cleansing Manual

The servants in the room didn't dare to make a sound. Qi Zhaomian looked at Lin Shanjuan's back as he quickly left, and felt a little sympathy.

What had happened? Did Ye Xi and Yue Liu fail to protect her? She was capable of self-preservation, so how could she be injured like this?

She gave Yue Liu a look, and Yue Liu understood and followed with mixed feelings.

Alas, I was just reciting the entire text, but now I don’t know whether I should speak it or not.

Logically speaking, Your Highness shouldn't be so angry. Is there any bad news?

The two of them entered the study one after the other. As soon as the door was closed, Qi Zhaomian's gloom disappeared completely.

"What happened? What happened to her injury?"

Yue Liu felt relieved when he saw her attitude soften, and briefly mentioned what happened in the General's Mansion.

"I met the Major General at the General's Mansion. He had an argument with the Prince Consort and suddenly attacked. Princess Annan and I were caught off guard and it pulled on the Prince Consort's old injury."

Old injury.

Qi Zhaomian frowned: If it was a new wound, it would be fine, the pain would only last for a moment, but it happened that the old wound was torn open, and the pain was even more unbearable than a new wound.

"What caused the dispute?"

Seeing this, Yueliu recounted the conversation between the two in detail. To put it bluntly, memorizing the entire text came in handy.

Qi Zhaomian was initially helpless because Lin Shanjuan had to carry a whole truck of garbage, but after hearing what he heard, the heaviness in his heart continued to grow.

"Do you have a grudge against her? Are you taking revenge on her like this?"

"My love means accompanying her and letting her take charge. Your love means abandoning her and letting her wait in vain."

When Qi Zhaomian heard these two sentences, his mood could no longer remain calm. It was like the sea on a rainy day, with waves that were difficult to stop.

"Did she say these things herself?"

Yue Liu: "I listened carefully and there is absolutely no misinterpretation of a single word."

Yue Liu was the one she grew up with and was promoted by her personally to be the leader of the Inner Guards. Naturally, his ability to do things was beyond doubt.

What surprised her was that Lin Shanjuan had always been an image in her mind that was better at keeping out of trouble, and she had even emphasized a few days ago that her relationship was "just one of mutual benefit."

This sense of distance has always existed between the two of them. Although no one mentioned it, Lin Shanjuan was indeed respectful and obedient to her in normal times.

But Qi Zhaomian knew that Lin Shanjuan was a free deer, and her obedience and docility were only because her bottom line had not been touched. In fact, she was keeping a distance from everyone.

This sense of distance often made Qi Zhaomian feel that Lin Shanjuan was an outsider.

It wasn't just the situation she was setting up; it seemed like she felt disconnected from everyone else.

She was not playing chess, but seemed to be watching the game between herself and Ji Shihan, but she was more inclined to hope that she could win.

But now, in a place where I couldn't hear her, she could defend her past grievances so powerfully.

To put it more directly - a person who always wants to stay on the edge of everything and draw a line between himself and everyone, actually took the initiative to defend his past self.

Especially, why did Lin Shanjuan understand her thoughts so well? She had never mentioned to Lin Shanjuan the anger and helplessness she had felt when she was abandoned, nor had she shown her disappointment and indifference towards Ye Lang in front of him.

But why, she knew everything.

Is the "love" she expressed in front of others true or false?

Seeing that she was silent, Yue Liu thought about it again and again, and took the initiative to add his own summary.

"The Prince Consort never showed any fear in front of the Young General. Every word she spoke was in defense of His Highness. The Young General was speechless and became angry and attacked her."

Qi Zhaomian's eyes grew colder. "Did he also accept that carload of 'return gifts'?"

Yue Liu couldn't help laughing when she thought of Ye Lang's expression when he found out it was a truck full of garbage.

"The young general naturally refused to accept it and scolded the consort for being arbitrary and deceiving you into making your own decision."

Qi Zhaomian looked at her, and Yue Liu continued, "But the Prince Consort said that returning a gift of equal value is the only way to maintain courtesy. In her opinion, this cart of garbage is of equal value to the things sent by the Major General."

The coldness in Qi Zhaomian's eyes faded, and the corners of his lips curved slightly.

No wonder Ye Lang was angry. She was sharp-tongued and only cared about making others feel bad, but couldn't protect herself.

Yue Liu looked at Qi Zhaomian's relaxed expression and hurriedly recounted the entire conversation about Ye Xi on the way back.

When she finished reciting, you could hear a pin drop in the room.

Yueliu took a peek and said: Well, very good, my master looks even more shocked than I was when I heard this.

Qi Zhaomian took a while to regain his composure: "...Did she say that?"

Yueliu nodded.

Qi Zhaomian clenched his palms, and the surprise in his heart could no longer be hidden.

Tired of forests and mountains.

She saw that he was clearly different from her at all times, but why did he make such plans for her?

Qi Zhaomian recalled what Lin Shanjuan said to Qi Yili when he first entered the palace.

"Whatever she wishes for, I will try my best to help her realize it."

At the time, she thought these words were false, but now looking back...

She didn't want to go to Beijing, but she agreed when she heard that she could be with him day and night; she didn't want to be an official, but she agreed when she heard that he could help her clean up the court; she didn't want to go out early and come back late and work hard to investigate the case, but when she found out that it was Ji Shihan's minion, she helped her get rid of it without hesitation.

It's okay if she doesn't pay attention to it normally, but if you look at it from this angle today, it seems that she really just wants to fulfill her own wish.

The emotions of being moved and doubt were in conflict with each other. Qi Zhaomian was not a plant, and she was very moved by all of Lin Shanjuan's words and actions today. But besides being moved, she also subconsciously cared about the reasons why Lin Shanjuan did this.

She and Lin Shanjuan had never met before, and she was sure that they had no intersection before, but why was she so concerned about her wish?

What can you get if you fulfill my wish?

To achieve this goal, you can even blur the boundaries between us and argue with others for me until you are red in the face.

Lin Shanjuan loves freedom the most. Could it be that if I fulfill my wish, she can be freer?

Who did she have such a deal with?

Who can control her and make her do this willingly?

Qi Zhaomian felt that this meticulous analysis had brought her infinitely close to the truth. Yue Liu didn't know what she was thinking, but seeing Qi Zhaomian's gentle expression, she dared to express her own opinion.

"Your Highness, the Prince Consort is truly devoted to Your Highness..."

She saw Qi Zhaomian's calm and straightforward gaze...

No, I can’t go on.

Qi Zhaomian took the initiative to continue her words: "Do you think that I was too harsh on her when I scolded her in front of everyone just now?"

Yue Liu was startled: "I dare not!"

Qi Zhaomian retracted his gaze: "Xue Ying, you've checked. She's been getting close to Ji Shihan's spies in the mansion lately. I'm sure there's some secret connection. Keep a close eye on her."

"She must have her own purpose for approaching Lin Shanjuan. Since she insists on getting between us, then there's nothing wrong with giving her a chance."

Yue Liu hesitated and said, "But the Prince Consort still doesn't know about this. What if..."

Qi Zhaomian tightened her grip again, and she looked over fiercely: "She won't develop any feelings for Xue Ying."

Yue Liu nodded, and seeing her so sure, he no longer doubted it.

But the reason why Qi Zhaomian was so sure was simply because he remembered the reason why Lin Shanjuan initially refused to marry him.

"I don't like women."

But... why is there still a vague worry in my heart?