Chapter 236: Her Creditor

t of worrying about all these unnecessary thingsHe said impatiently, “This time we’re looking for kids between ten and fifteen years old. Xiu Yuan is too old, they can only say that we're lucky to hav...Hearing this, Jingning County Princess's mind flashed with some fragments, and she said in surprise and astonishment, "You, you are Shen Yunzhou"

She spoke, carefully observing the lifeless man on the bed. The more she looked, the more he resembled the young man from her memory, her old creditor - Shen Yunzhou!

Quietly Ning Junzhu smiled sheepishly and said: "No wonder I felt like I've seen you somewhere, four years haven't passed, you've grown so much!"

Shen Yunzhou's eyes gazed at her with a deep, unreadable intensity.

The quiet princess felt uncomfortable under his gaze, but she still straightened her back and said with righteous indignation: "What are you looking at me for Back then, I was just an eleven-year-old girl, a bit impulsive in my actions, but my mother took me to apologize to you. What else do you want This time I saved your life, let's just forget about our past grievances.

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Shen Yunzhou said, "Okay. "

Jingning County Princess seeing him so easy to talk to, couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, and curiously asked: "Shen Yunzhou, how did you get yourself into such a state As the son of Duke Shen, who would dare to injure you like this"

Is this the Crown Prince of Duke Shen

Meng Jin Yao and Song Xin Ning were both startled. They knew about Duke Shen's family, but they had never seen his son. However, they had heard of him. They said he passed the imperial examination at the age of fourteen and later went to his maternal grandfather's house to study with famous masters. He hadn't returned to the capital for several years. But, the heir apparent of the Duke's family could end up like this, it seemed that things were not simple.

Shen Yunzhou's eyes flashed a trace of ruthlessness, and he said faintly: "Something happened."

Seeing his reluctant expression, Princess Jingning became even more curious: "What happened Could it be bandits"

Shen Yunzhou glanced at her and replied, "You could say you've run into bandits."

Jingning County Master gave him a withering glance: "What do you mean 'consider' Forget it, if you don't want to say anything, then don't. This is a villa of mine outside the city. I'll be going home shortly and can send a message to your family to come pick you up.

Shen Yunzhou's face changed, his voice pleading: "I hope you ladies will keep my return to the capital a secret."

Jingning County Princess frowned and said, "You're back in the capital, why are you still being so secretive Did you do something bad"

Shen Yunzhou countered, "If I'm going to catch the thief, wouldn't it alert them if they knew I was still alive Wouldn't that scare the snake"

Jingning County Princess listened and suddenly realized. She raised her chin arrogantly and said, "Well then, I'll keep it a secret for you. You better take good care of your injuries here. From now on, you owe me one.

"A line."

Shen Yunzhou had no objections and turned to look at Meng Jiny Yao and Song Xinning.

Meng Jinyao said softly, "Rest assured, Your Highness Shen, we won't tell anyone else."

Song Xinning nodded in agreement: "Yes, we will never tell anyone else. To avoid gossip, we didn't even let the maids come in. Now only the three of us know about this."

Shen Yunzhou gratefully said: "Thank you, ladies."

Jingning County Princess lightly snorted, "You weren't speaking to me with such a good tone just now. I was also your savior.

He who knows the times is a wise man.

Shen Yunzhou's tone was extremely kind and grateful this time as he spoke to her: "Yunzhou thanks the County Lord for saving his life."

Quiet Ning Princess:

Suddenly, there was a feeling like punching cotton.

At this moment, a servant knocked on the door outside. Princess Jingning raised her voice and said, "Come in.

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In a little while, the servant brought in the medicine. The three people did not disturb the patient's rest and left the guest room.

Before leaving the Zhuangzi, Jingning County Princess instructed the servants there to take good care of Shen Yunzhou and not to reveal that they had saved him. She then reprimanded her own maidservants and attendants.

People are afraid of trouble and naturally wouldn't dare to speak out, otherwise, the county princess would punish them, and then they could be sold off.

Song Xining and Meng Jinyao's maidservants were tight-lipped. As long as they were given a warning, they wouldn't spread the word about saving a man.

On the way back, Song Xining and Meng Jiny Yao sat in Princess Jingning's carriage. They chatted to pass the time.

Jing Ning, the princess, questioned: "You said that Shen Yunzhou, the esteemed young master, how did he end up like this He said he encountered bandits, but I don't find it very believable."

Meng Jinyao thoughtfully replied, "Someone wants him dead. Who benefits the most from his death They might be the culprit."

Quiet Princess thought to herself, "He hasn't entered the service yet. Excluding the possibility of political enemies assassinating him, he's just a scholar. Who has he offended"

Song Xinning pondered for a moment, then said meaningfully: “No, even if he doesn't enter the service, he is very likely to cause trouble for others.”

Hearing this, Meng Jin Yao's eyes lit up. She thought of a possibility and met Song Xin Ning's gaze before nodding in agreement.

Quietly, the princess glanced at them: "Why are you still speaking in riddles"

Meng Jinyao said calmly, "I remember that the current Madam Shen is the concubine of Duke Shen. The young master Shen is the child of Duke Shen's original wife, and the current Madam Shen has her own son. If the young master Shen were to disappear, who do you think would benefit the most"

Upon hearing this, Jingning County Princess felt a sudden clarity, and her eyes widened in shock. She lowered her voice and said, "So, Shen Yunzhou's death was very likely orchestrated by Madam Shen and her son"

Meng Jinyo replied, "This is just speculation, and there's no evidence. Let's not jump to conclusions before we have more information. I've experienced a lot of intrigue in the inner house. Murders for the sake of profit are common occurrences in such places."

Jing Ning County Master couldn't believe it: "Mrs. Shen seems very kind, and she is also the younger sister of Duke Shen's original wife, Shen Yunzhou's stepmother and aunt. She doesn't look like someone who could do this."

Hearing this, Meng Jinyu smiled dismissively: "There are many people who appear kind on the surface but are cruel at heart. My stepmother is a prime example. If I hadn't discovered her wicked deeds, I would have treated her as my own mother."

Song Xining also said: "That's right, anyone can learn the superficial skills."

"Enough, that's the Shen Guogong's family affair, I have nothing to do with it. Jing Ning County Princess said this, and then remembered another matter, muttering, "Among the candidates my mother selected for me, there was also the eldest son of Shen Guogong, the son of Madam Shen."

Meng Jinyao said softly, “If they ask you to meet him, just tell the princess that you don’t like him. The princess loves you so much, she wouldn't force you to marry someone you dislike. If the princess is very satisfied with Young Master Shen, then you can mention today’s events to her and dispel her thoughts.”

Jing Ning County Lord gently nodded, no longer entangled with this issue, and directly changed the subject to talk about other things.

After entering the city, the three of them strolled for a while before parting ways and returning home.

In front of the Changxing Hou Mansion.

Meng Jinyao got off the carriage and was about to enter the mansion when she heard the sound of a carriage behind her. She turned her head and saw Gu Jingxi's exclusive carriage. Her eyes lit up, and she stood there waiting.

The carriage stopped, and as Gu Jingxi just dismounted, a familiar voice entered his ears: "Husband

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Hearing the sound, Gu Jingxi turned his head and saw the little girl standing quietly on the steps, smiling at him. The setting sun shone on her, as if dyeing her with a layer of soft light, making her smile even more gentle and moving.

Gu Jingxi's lips curled up in a smile, and he responded with a "Madam".eard this, and his mind immediately flashed back to the humiliation he had suffered in the ancestral hall that day, like a bereaved dog. His face visibly stiffened for a moment, but he still held hims...