Shen Shen Shen doesn't pursue men, only money

Chapter 148 The Thief Entered the Boudoir

After attending the banquet that day, Shen Shenshen returned to the Duke's Mansion from Jing'an Mansion and did not mention what happened in the Duke's Mansion to anyone.

Especially Shen Caizi.

She recently discovered that Mu Yejun had an extreme personality. If he knew that she was humiliated in the Duke's Mansion, who knows what he would do. So when Shen Caizi went to Qinghua Xiaoyuan to look for her and asked if Zhou Yunxi had made things difficult for her, Shen Shenshen said with certainty: "No. She is not my opponent, don't worry, elder sister. My younger sister returned home in one piece. Tell Huaibi not to worry."

Shen Caizi didn't say much, just looked at her meaningfully, then turned and left.

Shen Shenshen felt that she had safely passed the banquet incident. Although she was very annoyed that Zhou Yunxi still had feelings for Ziyuan and framed her, she was also very annoyed about how Sicun could retaliate. However, she really had no choice but to let others like Ziyuan. She simply didn't think too much about it, because Ziyuan loved her now.

So at night, she played with Master Zhu's hairband in a relaxed and calm mood and gradually fell asleep.

The night in the blue and white courtyard of the Marquis's Mansion was as quiet as usual. It had just rained heavily, so there was no moon today. The clouds were thick, and the osmanthus trees in the courtyard were rustling in the wind. It felt like it would rain again tomorrow.

Shen Shenshen lay on his side on the bed, breathing evenly, sleeping soundly with a wrinkled men's headband clutched in his left hand.

Mu Yejun, wearing a black brocade night suit, quietly came out of the darkness. The room was dim. He sat beside the bed, quietly staring at the woman lying on the bed.

Just now, he had avenged the eldest daughter of the Zhou family at the Duke of Jing'an's Mansion. He was about to return to the Duke's Mansion, but then he had a sudden thought and wanted to see Shen Shen very much, so he came to Qinghua Cottage without hesitation.

Miss Zhou is already useless. A devilish smile appeared on his lips. He was merciful not to kill someone who dared to bully the woman he loved with such dirty means.

The person on the bed was sleeping soundly, with a sweet smile on his face. Suddenly, he saw Shen Shenshen holding a hairband in his left hand. Mu Yejun frowned and reached out to pull it. The hairband was held very tightly, and the action was too forceful. Shen Shenshen said in a daze.

"Ziyuan?"

"It's me, Shenshen."

Shen Shenshen half-opened her eyes in a daze and could only see the handsome outline of the man in the dark. She smiled and said, "You're here." Then she fell asleep again. Mu Yejun took the hairband from her hand and held it in his hand, feeling jealous.

Mu Yejun stared at the headband in his hand, his eyes flickering. If only, that man could be removed at will like this headband.

He gently stroked the fair and translucent face of the sleeping woman, and Mu Yejun felt extremely satisfied and comforted. The scarlet in his eyes due to his anger towards Zhou Yunxi gradually faded away, and his beautiful eyes returned to black and white.

After stroking her gently, he lowered his head and kissed the sleeping woman's face. Feeling it was not enough, he kissed her again. Mu Yejun showed a smile as gentle as jade, just like the way Shen Shenshen looked when she first saw him.

In the following hours, he sat quietly beside the bed, stroking or kissing her face from time to time. Shen Shenshen slept soundly and obediently without any resistance or rejection. Mu Yejun was calm and satisfied.

The sky was about to turn pale, and the servants in the yard were getting up and making noises. He looked at the woman sleeping on the bed reluctantly, and gently stroked her face with his fingers while saying softly: "God, I will come back later today."

Then he stood up, jumped into the shadows in the house and disappeared.

The sky in the capital is gloomy today, the autumn wind is blowing, and there is an oppressive feeling that a storm is about to come.

The entire Dongxiang noble family, whether they were kings, princes, generals, ministers, or young men and women, were discussing a shocking incident.

Miss Zhou, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jing'an, was insulted by a flower-stealing thief from nowhere. She fought hard and her innocence was preserved, but her beautiful face was scratched. Moreover, it was severely disfigured.

Everyone spread the story with details and evidence.

A thief broke into Miss Zhou's boudoir last night and wanted to do something bad to her. The thief immediately took out a dagger to threaten Miss Zhou to surrender. Miss Zhou fought hard and vowed to keep her innocence. During the fight, she was cut on the face by the thief's dagger. Seeing that someone was injured, the thief panicked and jumped out of the window and escaped without a trace. The maid heard the noise and rushed into the boudoir, only to see Miss Zhou fainted in a pool of blood.

"Did you offend someone? Was you retaliated by your enemies?"

"Zhou Yunxi is indeed a bit arrogant because she relies on His Majesty's favor to the Duke's Mansion, but she shouldn't offend someone to the point of revenge like this."

"In my opinion, she must have been undisciplined and provoked the pervert."

"You're still dreaming of marrying Prince Zhu. Give up on this idea now."

"Sister, do you think... could it be that I offended Second Miss Shen yesterday and was retaliated by her?"

"Pfft. Sister, you think too much. How is it possible? The Second Miss Shen is just the daughter of the Marquis's family. How can a girl in the boudoir commit murder and revenge?"

"That's right. My sister is worrying too much."

"Don't go out recently. The boudoir needs to be guarded more strictly."

"As long as the thief is not caught, we ladies will not be able to live in peace."

There were many different opinions in the capital at the time, and the young ladies from various mansions were in panic.

Duke Jing'an Zhou Ning was wearing the Duke's official uniform. He seemed to have aged ten years after what happened last night. He knelt in front of Emperor Huai Sheng in the imperial study, his eyes were red and his voice was trembling.

"I beg Your Majesty to do something for my daughter." He then kowtowed and said, "In such a prosperous time in Dongxiang, there are such arrogant thieves who break into the Duke's daughter's boudoir and commit crimes. I beg Your Majesty to send the Jinwu Guards to capture the thief."

"My dear minister, please stand up." Emperor Huai Sheng's face was gloomy. "I will inquire about this matter."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Duke Jing'an Zhou Minning kowtowed again.

"Prince Zhong."

"I'm here." Prince Zhong Zhu Haoyu stepped forward and saluted.

"My dear minister, you are in charge of the Ministry of Justice. Instruct all the offices in the capital to investigate this man immediately. Give me and Lord Jing'an an explanation within thirty days."

"The minister obeys the order."

"Eunuch Liu."

"I'm here." The eunuch in charge of the seal bowed hurriedly.

"Let the Jinwu Guards commander Huoqiushan come to see me as soon as possible."

"Old slave obeys the order."

Emperor Huaisheng glanced majestically at the ministers standing in the imperial study.

"Since the establishment of Dongxiang, the late emperor and I have worked diligently and diligently to make the country prosperous and peaceful, and our people live and work in peace. Yesterday, such a rampant thief who did not take our laws seriously appeared, and he was still causing chaos in the capital? Today he is in the Duke's Mansion, will he come to my palace tomorrow?"

All the ministers held their breath, lowered their heads and dared not say anything.

"Prince Zhong, in addition to the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple must also assist in finding all clues. We cannot simply assume that it was done by the thief. What if... it is not the thief."

Zhongqin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty means..."

"I feel that there are many strange things about this matter. I must find out the truth." Emperor Huai Sheng paused for a few breaths, thought for a moment and said, "I have decided to let Ziyuan handle this case. My nephew has always been very smart. I am very relieved to hand it over to him."

"Your Majesty," Prince Zhong said hurriedly, "Zhu Yanxiao has no official position in the court. If he is in charge of this case, I am afraid that the officials of the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple will not accept it."

"I know that in order to avoid suspicion, only one of you and your son is serving as an official in the court. But Ziyuan is getting married in the twelfth month of this year. After starting a family, does he still want to be an idle prince? Humph, he has never thought of sharing some of the government affairs with me, his uncle. Now is a good opportunity to gain experience through this case."

His Majesty had said this, and if Prince Zhong refused again, he would be defying His Majesty's order, so he hurriedly said, "I thank Your Majesty for your grace on behalf of Ziyuan."

Emperor Huai Sheng was about to speak when he heard Eunuch Liu say outside the Imperial Study: "Your Majesty, Commander Huo of the Jinwu Guard has arrived."

"Xuan."

Huo Qiushan, the commander of the Jinwu Guards, dressed in military uniform, entered the imperial study majestically and knelt on one knee to salute: "Your Majesty, I, Huo Qiushan, pay my respects to you."

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Huo Qiushan stood up and bowed his head respectfully before the emperor.

"Lord Huo, I believe you have heard about what happened at the Duke of Jing'an's mansion yesterday. I order you to send ten Flying Guards, ten Walking Guards, and ten Cavalry Guards to assist the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple in investigating this case."

"I accept the decree."

"This incident is under the charge of Prince Zhong's son Zhu Yanxiao, and everyone is under his command."

"The minister obeys the order."

"I thank Your Majesty for your grace." Weekend Ning thanked with red eyes.

Emperor Huai Sheng was a little tired and waved his hand: "Prince Zhong, tell Ziyuan that he can come to see me at any time. Everyone, go down."

"The minister obeys the order."

"My minister retire."

They walked out of the imperial study one after another.

The sky was dark and the strong wind made it difficult for people to stand. Prince Zhong Zhu Haoyu stood outside the imperial study, looked up at the sky, and talked to himself.

"The storm is coming eventually."