Chapter 4: Seething with Rage

  Shen Yunxi turned around, looking at Chu Han, with a smile on his lips: "Since it's an urgent military report, and the king is also the commander-in-chief, then of course military affairs take precedence. Although it's regrettable and frustrating to not have the groom on their wedding day, when it comes to national security and the safety of the people, this frustration doesn't amount to much."

  She paused slightly and then said: "So, Chu Guan Jia, just lead the way."

  Chu Han didn't believe this, he was just making an excuse for her or Feng Qingchen to avoid meeting the matchmaker.

  "Yes, Your Highness." Chu Han nodded in agreement, "Please follow me."

  Shen Yunxi nodded slightly, looked up at Li Guanjia beside him, and stopped Chu Huan who had already stepped onto the steps, "Chu Guanjia, wait for a moment, I have a few words to entrust to Li Guanjia."

  Chu Han turned around and quietly waited in her original position.

  Li Guan stepped forward and stood before Shen Yunxi, "Miss, is there something you need me to tell Master about?"

  Shen Yunxi nodded slightly, "Today's matter will certainly not be hidden from Father. At that time, you just speak well of me and don't let the old man worry about me."

  Since the imperial edict was issued, Shen Mu Tian has been filled with guilt and unease. He asked her with such kindness and concern, "Are you afraid? Are you afraid of marrying Feng Qingchen?"

  He also said, Yunxi, you were born without a mother and never received your mother's love. Your father was busy with business and didn't take good care of you. Recently, you almost drowned in the lotus pond, and it was fortunate to have rescued you from the King of Hell's hands. Father originally wanted to keep you for a few more days before finding another family to marry into, but this imperial edict came too suddenly, without even giving us a chance to refuse. Father only hopes that you will live a peaceful and safe life, without any storms or waves. Although the rumors about Rui Wang are just hearsay, there is a saying that goes 'no hole, no wind; no wind, no waves'.

  As he spoke these words, the deep worry on his face was deeply etched in her mind, and his tone was filled with a sense of helplessness. She understood all this, and it was clear to her.

  Then, Li Guanjia replied: "Miss, don't worry, I know what to say to comfort the old master."

  "Hmm." Shen Yunxi responded with a sound, instructing: "There's nothing else, Li Guanjia can go back first."

  "Yes, miss."

  Li Guanjia responded and turned around, his eyes swept over Chu Han at the other end, gave a slight nod with a cold expression, then left with the others from the Shen residence.

  Watching the crowd leave, Chu Han's mouth corners moved slightly, but there was no other reaction.

  Shen Yunxi withdrew her gaze and walked to the front of Chu Han, "Let Manager Chu wait for a long time." Although she said so, but her light tone, did not hear half a point of apology.

  Chu Han's mouth corners still held a smile, her tone calm and unruffled as she said, "Your Highness is too polite, please come in."

  Having said that, he turned around and went up the stairs again, with Shuang'er supporting Shen Yunxi behind him.

  Inside the Wang's mansion, it was as desolate as outside the gate. Not only were there no guests, but even the red paper on the dog hole was gone!

  Shuang'er couldn't help but feel a little annoyed at the sight, but thinking back to what had just happened outside the mansion, this scene seemed reasonable.

  Turning her head, she looked at Shen Yunxi's pale face under the red sand, and softly sighed inaudibly. In this palace, the young lady was likely to suffer a bit of hardship.

  Upon reflection, if it's just a bit of hardship, then so be it. But it can't be like the other princesses, where there's always some calamity or another. If that were to happen, Master would surely be heartbroken.

  Shuang Er's heart was filled with a hundred twists and turns, but Shen Yunxi didn't have the slightest hint of worry on her face, as if all these things had nothing to do with her.

  Watching as the front yard became increasingly distant, Shuang'er couldn't help but furrow her brow, wanting to say something yet seeing that Shen Yunxi was expressionless, she also closed her mouth.

  After walking for a long time, Chu Han finally stopped in front of a courtyard gate.

  "Princess, from now on this will be your courtyard."

  Shen Yunxi looked up and said, "Is it better to be a broken jade or an unbroken tile?"

  If it's like that, then it would be as she wished anyway.

  Turning around, she gave Chu a faint smile, "Thanks for your trouble, Housekeeper Chu."

  "The princess doesn't have to be like this, it's a matter within my duties." Chu Han replied respectfully: "In the future, in the palace, if there is anything unclear, the princess can just find me."

  Shen Yunxi slightly pursed her lips and nodded slightly, which was equivalent to responding to Chu Han's words.

  "If Her Highness has no other matters, I will take my leave first." Chu Han added.

  "It's nothing." Shen Yunxi shook his head slightly, "Chu Guan only managed other things."

  Hearing this, Chu Han nodded and slightly bowed her head before turning around and leaving.

  ……

  In the courtyard, a few weeds swayed gently in the breeze, except for the osmanthus tree in front of the hall, not a single bright color was seen, everywhere showed the desolation of autumn.

  Shuang'er supported Shen Yunxi as they walked into the Su Yu Xuan, and upon seeing this scene, she couldn't help but widen her eyes, yet she didn't say a single word.

  She entered the inner chamber, helped Shen Yunxi sit down on the bed, turned around to inspect the furnishings in the room, but unexpectedly found a handprint of dust, and the small grievance in her heart suddenly erupted at this moment.

  "Miss, how can the king treat you like this? Not only did he not show up, but he also arranged for you to stay in such a humble place? You are the king's appointed princess, after all. The king should at least show some respect, even if it's just for appearances' sake! How could he treat you so poorly?"

  Shen Yunxi lifted the joyful red veil, looked at the puffed-up Shuang'er, and smiled lightly, "This place isn't bad either, although it's a bit out of the way, at least it's quiet."

  Moreover, although the interior decoration is simple, it cannot be said to be crude. After tidying up and arranging things, it can also become a refreshing place.

  "Miss......" Shuang Er called out helplessly to Shen Yun Xi, her calm attitude was really infuriating.

  "Alright, don't be angry anymore." Shen Yunxi said softly and comfortingly: "Come over and help me take off the phoenix crown."

  Shuang'er furrowed her brow, "The king hasn't arrived yet, how can you take off this phoenix crown?"

  Shen Yunxi stopped in her tracks and looked up at Shuang'er: "What if he doesn't come?"

  Shuang Er exclaimed: "What?! The king isn't coming?!"

  As soon as the words fell, she thought about everything that had happened today and thought to herself: "That's right, since the prince treated Miss like that today, how could he possibly come to this Shuiyu Pavilion?" The low tone of her voice revealed a hint of helplessness.

  Shen Yunxi just slightly twitched the corner of her mouth, without responding, and didn't express her true thoughts.

  With what happened in front of the Wangfu gate, she thought he would come.

  And he's coming with a furious face, maybe he's already on his way here now.

  Without the restraint of the phoenix crown and the auspicious curtain, she felt a great deal lighter, Shen Yunxi's eyebrows, like willows, rose upwards.

  Get up, push open the window, and a gentle breeze brings the coolness of autumn to your face. Close your eyes and enjoy the unique tranquility.

  Feng Qingchen's actions today were beyond her expectations. This marriage, although she was not willing to accept it either, as Shuang'er said, this is the emperor's decree after all. One must respect the Buddha even if they don't respect the monk. The effort on this matter needs to be made.

  Ke Feng lightly raised dust yet was able to be so disobedient, actually using a dog hole to 'summon' her!

  Such behavior not only wants to embarrass her, but also indirectly defies the emperor's will! How dare he, why doesn't he directly disobey the imperial decree and disrespect it, which would have excused her unwillingness.

  Perhaps she would still be grateful to him in her heart.

  But now, all that's left is that disdain.

  ……

  Shen Yunxi thought it was a good idea, so she asked Shuang'er to find a broom and sweep the dusty room.

  It wasn't until nightfall that the master and servant had finished sweeping the Shuiyu Xuan inside and out.

  After dinner, Shen Yunxi had Dou'er go rest after washing up. Dou'er couldn't help but worry about Shen Yunxi as she thought about how the previous queens hadn't survived their wedding night, and wanted to stay with her, but Shen Yunxi didn't think much of it and insisted that Dou'er return to her room.

  Shuang'er found it hard to disobey her master's orders, so after instructing her for a while, she reluctantly turned around and returned to the house.

  Shen Yunxi rubbed her shoulders slightly tiredly and sat down in front of the table.

  Outside, the hazy moonlight spilled all over the ground, and the cold dew silently moistened the only osmanthus tree in the courtyard.

  Under the dim light, Shen Yunxi carefully brewed tea, when suddenly a creaking sound was heard, and the door of the house in front of the courtyard was pushed open.

  The tone is somewhat fierce and overbearing, with a hint of anger that can be vaguely sensed.

  Shen Yunxi's lips curled up slightly, but his hands didn't stop moving for a moment.

  In an instant, a tall and straight figure stood in front of the hall, blocking the beautiful moonlight behind.