cabinet first lady

Chapter 63
"There is a decree from the Holy Spirit that no foreign officials are allowed to enter the palace today. Lord Zhang and Lord Shen, please go back." The commander of the Imperial Guard said.

Zhang Anyi asked tentatively: "But what happened in the palace?"

"No, the humble position is just following orders."

Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei glanced at each other, and they both saw the solemnity and unusualness in each other's eyes.

They didn't say anything, but chose to stand where they were standing in tacit understanding, waiting for news.

Xie Zhao was unimpeded from the moment he entered the palace gate, until he was stopped outside the Lingdi's bedroom.

"My lord, there is a decree that no one is allowed to approach the bedroom without permission."

Xie Zhao was not in a panic either, he smiled and said: "This king has something important to report to the emperor, it is of great importance, please let the deputy commander pass it on."

The deputy commander of the imperial guards said: "My lord, I can't do this in a humble position. Please go back, and don't disobey the will."

If he went out now, he would face Zhang Anyi's net, how could he just go out like this?He has no way out, and he must see Emperor Ling today.

"This king has something to report to His Majesty, can you take care of it if the important matter is delayed?" Xie Zhao showed the majesty of a prince and threatened, "If you stop this king now, it will be counted as ten of you in a while." The head is not enough to cut off, so let's move!"

The deputy commander of the imperial guards remained motionless, leading the imperial guards to stand outside the bedroom, as firm as a mountain.

"There is a decree in the Holy Spirit that no one is allowed to approach the bedroom without permission, and those who violate it will be killed without mercy. Is the prince forcing the humble to do something?"

"You!" Mingming's bedroom was right in front of him, and he could see Emperor Ling immediately. He eliminated Zhang Anyi without any effort, but was isolated and unable to move an inch. Xie Zhao was so angry at the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard that he gritted his teeth.

Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei may soon come after him, his cronies and guards are all outside the palace, and it may be very bad luck by then.

Xie Zhao looked fiercely at the deputy commander of the imperial guards and said, "If you don't get out of the way, don't blame me for breaking in!"

The deputy commander of the imperial guards sneered: "Come here, King Yong'an intends to resist the order and refuse to obey, so take down King Yong'an!"

With just one breath, Xie Zhao was surrounded by the imperial guards.

Xie Zhao looked at the imperial guards, and contempt flashed in his eyes: "Then don't blame me!" Afterwards, he kicked away the closest imperial guards and was about to break into the bedroom.

"Come on, King Yong'an forcibly broke into the Holy Lord's bedroom, assassinated the Holy Lord, intending to rebel! Take it down!" Yin Ji, who had been standing in the dark watching the situation, came out with a clear and stern voice.

"Yes!"

In an instant, more Imperial Guards poured out from all directions.

Xie Zhao sensitively realized that something was wrong, and glanced at Yin Ji with a cold look in his eyes.But it was too late.

Although he has practiced the martial art of killing people on the battlefield, he is no match for so many people in the imperial guards.When there were more than a dozen knives pointed at him, he could only stop his resistance.

After four years, in the same place, the situation of defeat is already set.

But this time, he had to pull back no matter what.

"Brother Huang!" Xie Zhao shouted towards the closed door of the dormitory, "Brother Huang, I have no intention of treason. This Yin Ji belongs to Zhang Anyi, and I am coming this time——"

Yin Ji interrupted him: "King Yong'an disturbed Sheng Jia, why don't you just shut him up and take him away?"

"Yes!"

Just like that, Xie Zhao still didn't tell about Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei's deception, just a little bit.

He struggled angrily, looking at the closed door of the dormitory, helpless.

Seeing Xie Zhao being taken down, a triumphant smile appeared on Yin Ji's handsome and frivolous face, and then he looked at the sky.At this time, the sun had already risen high, illuminating the entire imperial palace, and the shadows of each palace stretched obliquely.All the scenery fell in his eyes.

It was dawn, and it was all over.

Suddenly, the death knell sounded and the palace was under martial law.

When the bell sounded from the depths of the palace, Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei who were stopped were all shocked.

The ringing of the bell signified the death of the emperor.

too suddenly.

Afterwards, the imperial guards guarding the gate of the palace knelt down facing the direction of the Holy Lord's bedroom, and the sound of the armor touching the ground was particularly orderly and dignified.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei also knelt down, facing the direction of Emperor Ling's bedroom.

Not long after, the eunuch delivering the decree came in a hurry.It wasn't Gao Yan, the eunuch of Dali Temple who had served two generations of kings.With Luo Jie imprisoned, Gao Yan gradually lost power, and when the new emperor ascended the throne, the inner court would no longer be his world.

"King Yong'an forcibly broke into the Holy Lord's bedroom with evil intentions, and has now been captured and taken to prison. The Holy Lord was frightened by this, and suddenly coughed up blood and died violently."

Following the eunuch's piercing voice, Zhang Anyi and Shen Wei, who are politically sensitive, have already realized that something is wrong. It seems that someone is manipulating all of this.

And this person has also surfaced—Queen Qiu.

"My lord Zhang, the empress invites you to go over with the other lords in the cabinet to discuss important matters."

After the death knell of the imperial palace was rung, the bells of the major temples in the capital would also ring [-] times.In an instant, the lengthy sound of the bell covered up the original prosperity and noise of the capital.

Ruan Muyang, who had woken up since dawn, was shocked when he heard the bell from outside, stood up and walked to the door of the room.

She looked in the direction of the palace and pursed her lips with a solemn expression.

This is the sound of the death knell, and Lingdi has finally "died".Empress Qiu was able to announce the death of Emperor Ling, it seems that their plan was successful and Xie Zhao was defeated.

Amidst the mourning voices that were not known to be true or false, Ruan Muyang slowly raised his lips, revealing a calm smile.

Emperor Ling had planned to abdicate before he was alive, and everything was arranged properly. Naturally, no one would question the succession of the throne, and there would be no bloody scene like when Emperor Wu passed away.There was Empress Qiu in the inner court and Zhang Anyi in the court hall, everything was handled in an orderly manner, extremely peaceful.

However, only those who have been deeply involved in it know how many intrigues and tricks there are under this seemingly peaceful situation, and the thrilling level is no less than that of the past.

Looking back on Emperor Ling's life, it was very legendary and ridiculous.

He was born by Emperor Wu's favorite Empress Xiaojing, and was established as a prince when he was born.This prince has been in office for 25 years, and he was almost abolished several times in Emperor Wu's later years.After sitting on the throne, he neglected government affairs, indulged in alchemy, and was indecisive. As a result, a treacherous man like Luo Jie appeared in the court, and a vassal king like Yong'an King appeared in the court, which can be described as internal and external troubles.

Emperor Ling has been the crown prince for 25 years, but he has only been in power for four years. Even if he looks at the court, he is unique, and he is the emperor who has reigned for the shortest time.

But in these short four years, there are also many major events that are worthy of being recorded in the annals of history, and many people are worthy of leaving a name in history, or leaving a bad name forever.Among them, the three biggest things are: organizing the compilation of the unparalleled book "Pingle Dadian", Jiang Hanyun's performance of the seven major crimes of impeaching Luo Jie to death, and the blood flow of prison students in the criminal department.

As for so many people, the one who should be mentioned most is the counselor of the East Palace, Youzhong Yunyinji, the future generation of ministers.

On the third day after the death of Emperor Ling, the ten-year-old prince Xie Shen succeeded to the throne and changed the name of the country to Xinde. This year was the first year of Xinde, known as Emperor Yuan in history.

Zhang Anyi, the former great scholar of Jianji Temple and Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was appointed by the late emperor as the assistant minister.

So far, Zhang Anyi has become the youngest chief assistant of the cabinet in this dynasty and the previous one. At this time, he is not yet 30 years old, and he is already extremely honorable and admired by others.

The first imperial decree issued by Emperor Yuan after he ascended the throne was four days later, when Emperor Ling's first seventh day passed, he executed Xie Zhao, king of Yong'an.

This was followed by the appointment of a group of officials, the most notable of which was the promotion of the former Imperial Academy attendant, You Zhongyun Yinji as the left servant of the household department, and also a bachelor of Dongge University, to the cabinet.

In the eyes of others, Yin Ji, who is the prince's lecturer, will be the first to reach the moon and reach the sky in one step.

But in this appointment, Zhang Anyi noticed something.

"Lord Yin has been dormant for so long, and he can finally emerge." Zhang Anyi had a warm smile on his face, his eyes were dark, and his emotions were unclear.

Yin Ji replied modestly: "I haven't congratulated Mr. Zhang yet, he was promoted to the chief assistant of the cabinet. I will ask Mr. Zhang to give me more advice in the future."

"Naturally." Zhang Anyi's eyes flashed coldly.

On the second day after Lingdi's death, the guards of the Zhang residence were withdrawn, and Ruan Muyang's access was no longer restricted.

Busy with Lingdi's funeral and the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, Zhang Anyi didn't come back until late at night, and went out early in the morning.

When hearing the new emperor's decree to behead Xie Zhao, Ruan Muyang's heart that had been weighing on her all this life finally disappeared, and his heart was agitated.She was originally just a young lady of the servant's mansion, but he was a prince, and his abilities were so different that it was even more difficult to get revenge.But after so many years, relying on the obsession in her heart, being cautious, step by step, and exhaustive tricks, she finally accomplished the impossible.

She finally did it.

In this life, she has changed from a lady in the minister's mansion to the wife of the prime minister and the first lady of the cabinet, while he has been reduced from a noble prince to a prisoner and is about to go to hell.

No, it's not enough.She wants to let him know how he lost!

When he heard that Ruan Muyang sent someone to look for him, Yin Ji was a little surprised, and took time out of his busy schedule to come to Cihang Pharmacy near Zhang's residence.

"Mrs. Zhang has fulfilled her wish and has become a veritable first lady of the cabinet. Can she still think about being dismissed?" Yin Ji had a frivolous smile on his face.Under the clear sky, in the exquisite small courtyard, he is dressed in a brocade robe like a rich man leaning against the red and green.

"Naturally I want to ask you for something." Ruan Muyang cut to the chase, "I want to meet Xie Zhao."

Yin Ji raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, and looked at her carefully.She still had that calm look, carrying the nobility of aristocratic women from aristocratic families, but her thoughts were much deeper than those women.Who would have thought that she was the one behind the turmoil that just ended?
This kind of woman is shrewd, calm and frighteningly calm, and there is a danger of hurting people beyond redemption, but he just admires it and thinks it is very appetizing.

In fact, she still couldn't understand Yin Ji's killing intent towards Xie Zhao, and after searching all the connections between them, she still felt that there was no trace.

"Mrs. Zhang is very concerned about Xie Zhao. A woman cares about and hates a man so much, mostly because of hurt feelings. Mrs. Zhang, are you?"

Seeing that he was deliberately provoking trouble, Ruan Muyang gave him a cold look and didn't answer.

Yin Ji didn't feel embarrassed, he sighed and said, "It's actually better for Mrs. Zhang to ask Mr. Zhang for this kind of thing. When I just joined the cabinet, I was regarded as a thorn in the side of Mr. Zhang, and I was made things difficult and restrained everywhere. Life is not easy. "

Even though he said so, Ruan Muyang couldn't see a trace of depression from his expression.

He knew that she did all this without telling Zhang Anyi.

"Master Yin agrees or not?" Ruan Muyang asked.

There is no way to give Yin Ji a good face. He was like this when he was a teenager outside Yangzhou City, and he is still like this now when he is in the cabinet.

Yin Ji smiled frivolously: "Help, of course. Who made the next official owe Mrs. Zhang for saving his life? In addition, please give Mrs. Zhang a chance to speak a few words of kindness for the next official in front of Mr. Zhang."

The next day, Yin Ji sent someone to find Hanshi, saying that everything had been arranged.

The day before Xie Zhao was questioned and beheaded, Ruan Muyang left the mansion in the name of going back to Ruan's house, and appeared at the door of the death row with a veil and a very low profile.

This place was originally heavily guarded by soldiers, but now Yin Ji transferred them all away.

There was silence in the death row, and there was a sense of death everywhere.Xie Zhao was imprisoned in the innermost cell, and he was the only one in the huge cell.This is his seventh day in prison.

He is not yet 30 years old.

In more than 20 years, from being an idle prince to being able to compete for the crown prince, to being driven to a barren land like Xizhou, and then returning to the capital... His life experiences are full of ups and downs.

The moment he was caught by the Janissaries, he knew he had fallen into a trap.Perhaps it was when Xizhou received the news of the fake will that he fell into a trap and ended up like this.

The lord did not do good idleness, chose to embark on the most dangerous and most rebellious path, experienced two failures, and this time there is no chance to stand up again, do you regret it?
No, he doesn't regret it.

If he was careless for a while, his plan was not as good as others, and he had nothing to regret.

Since he was a child, he envied Lingdi, who was still a prince at that time, envied him for doing nothing and knowing nothing, but was born as a prince, and he could only be a prince if nothing happened, obviously he was better than his emperor brother in everything .That throne was what he wanted since he could remember. Instead of living a mediocre life and being an idle prince, it is better to give it a go. Even if he fails in the end, he will not regret it.

Just think that he really doesn't have the life to be the emperor.

Looking back on his past 20 years, Xie Zhao looked at the only small window in the death cell and sighed.

In order to prevent the prisoners from escaping, the small window was only the size of a fist.It is also because of this small window that Xie Zhao can distinguish day from night.He knew it was the last day before he was beheaded.

In his life, he was not greedy for money like Xu Hou, nor was he greedy for life like Emperor Ling, he wanted to cultivate immortality, nor was he greedy for women.When it comes to female sex, he also has countless women. Many women can't even remember their faces after sleeping. At this time, a woman's figure flashed in his mind.

Just then, footsteps came.

The death cell was empty, making the sound of slow footsteps extraordinarily distant, as if it came from the gods who came from heaven to bless them, or as if they were life-seekers from hell.

Xie Zhao looked in the direction of the footsteps.

It was dark in the death cell, and the long corridors were dark.As the footsteps got closer and clearer, a figure could be discerned.

Zhang Anyi?Shen Wei?Or that Yin Ji?

But what gradually became clear was the dignified and upright figure of a woman.

This figure -

"cousin."

Xie Zhao frowned at the familiar voice.As the woman's veil was taken off, he said in disbelief, "Fourth sister."

It was Ruan Muyang who came.

This death row is not for everyone to enter.At such a time, when Ruan Muyang appeared here, Xie Zhao felt an indescribable strangeness in his heart.

"I heard that you will be questioned and executed tomorrow. You and I are cousins, so I came to see you." Ruan Muyang's voice was soft, without any other emotion.

Xie Zhao quickly returned to his usual appearance, he still had the demeanor of a king, and he couldn't tell that he had been reduced to a prisoner at all.He smiled and said, "I didn't expect the fourth sister to think of me at this time. It's not in vain that we had a marriage contract and almost became husband and wife." Ruan Muyang's.

Like it?He can't say it himself, but it's definitely more unwillingness and curiosity that he can't get.

Originally, he thought this fourth cousin was dull and boring, and it was expedient to agree to marry her, but something happened.Later, she became a relative, and after seeing her a few times, he realized that she was different from what he had imagined. She was cruel, cautious, and putting on airs, and she even had a kind of hatred for him.

If he had married her back then, what would happen now?

Maybe the more we get along, the more I will really like it.

Xie Zhao looked at the dignified and noble woman in front of him, and felt a moment of softness in his heart.

Hearing that Xie Zhao mentioned the marriage contract, Ruan Muyang remembered his fate in his previous life, sneered, and pierced him, saying, "We almost became husband and wife? If the prince and I really become husband and wife, the prince will get help from the Ruan family. Take this opportunity to get rid of the Ruan family, get rid of the people who are in charge of you? Then kill me so that I can marry Xu Hou and Xu Miaolu."

Xie Zhao was surprised, and blurted out, "How do you know?"

He really thought so at the beginning, but now, he almost forgot.

At this moment, he finally knew where Ruan Muyang's hostility and hatred towards him came from.

"How do you know this? So you broke the engagement on purpose and didn't marry me?" After being surprised, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Ruan Muyang through the cell door.He was sure that even his uncle Ruan Zhongling didn't know about this, how did she know?
Seeing Xie Zhao's expression, Ruan Muyang was in a particularly good mood: "It doesn't matter how I know. There are many things you don't know."

Xie Zhao suddenly realized that he had underestimated this woman before.His tone turned cold: "What else?" Even though he has been reduced to a prisoner and will go to the execution ground tomorrow, he still looks calm and relaxed.

"Xie Zhao, let me ask you, for the sake of the throne, do you regret falling to this point?" Ruan Muyang looked into his eyes and asked.

"I do not regret."

Ruan Muyang smiled: "Okay, since you don't regret it, then let me tell you something you don't know."

Afterwards, her voice sounded in the silent and empty death row: "I know that the reason why the prince ventured to the capital this time is because of a letter, and this letter was sent by someone I sent."

Xie Zhao's complexion changed suddenly, he frowned tightly, and said in disbelief, "It's you?"

In the past few days, he thought back on the matter, and knew that all of this was a trap, and the so-called true and false edicts of Emperor Wu did not exist at all.He originally thought that all of this was Zhang Anyi's scheme.Zhang Er is a white-faced, dark-hearted, unfathomable person. He has always known that and regards him as a worthy opponent. Therefore, he can only blame himself for missing a move, lack of defense, and being caught by someone's weakness.

Ruan Muyang continued: "Not only that, but I was the one who revealed to you about Shen Wei's disguise as a man. Your fame as King Xie Zhao I of Yong'an was not lost in the hands of a well-matched opponent, but in the end. In the hands of a woman you despised. Now I will ask you again, do you regret it? Are you willing? Do you regret it?" The more she spoke, the more sonorous her voice became, and she became more and more excited. In Xie Zhao's heart.

She is an emotionally restrained person, and she is rarely so excited, but how can she not be excited now?

The person who killed her and her family in the previous life is about to die.

Xie Zhao was so shocked that his face gradually turned pale, and he was no longer calm and calm, his eyes were full of disbelief. "How could it be you? How could you do it?" In his heart, women are always accessories, objects to vent their desires, and they can be discarded at any time, but he never thought that they would be destroyed by a woman in the end. In my life, the only woman who flashed in my mind.

Seeing him being hit hard, Ruan Muyang felt extremely happy and relieved his hatred: "But it's just me. Even if you regret it, there is no chance to turn over."

Xie Zhao looked at Ruan Muyang, as if he didn't know her at all before.

He couldn't describe his mood at the moment, he was humiliated and hit.Once upon a time, when she saw him, she was so flustered and frightened that even if she was slighted and humiliated, she would just endure it, not daring to kill him, nor would she dare to commit suicide.At that time he was very proud, but now he realized that she was forbearing at that time.

"Xie Zhao, you are cruel and ruthless, and you will use any means to achieve your goals. You have brought your own fate into what you are now. No one else is to blame." Ruan Muyang's voice was emotionless, as if he was passing a sentence.

Is it self-inflicted?
Xie Zhao suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness, and sighed with vicissitudes in his tone: "This is probably fate."

Ruan Muyang hooked his lips: "It is indeed fate. You are destined to miss the throne in this life."

Looking at Xie Zhao's current appearance, Ruan Muyang breathed out a deep breath, besides feeling that his obsession had finally come to an end, there was also a sense of wonder and emotion about being human in two lifetimes.

What should be said has been said, the time is almost up.Ruan Muyang turned around to leave, but suddenly remembered something, turned around and looked at Xie Zhao again: "By the way, Xie Zhao, do you know why I said that you are destined to miss the throne in your life? In fact, you were once very close to the throne. Only one step away, but deeply missed."

Xie Zhao looked at Ruan Muyang.

"Actually, what was written in the letter I sent someone to Xizhou is true. It was indeed your name that was written in the imperial edict of Emperor Wu."

After finishing speaking, Ruan Muyang turned around and walked into the darkness.

It can be regarded as sending Xie Zhao to Huangquan with his own hands, the great revenge has finally been avenged, and the things of the previous life slowly blurred and dissipated in his heart like passing clouds.Next, what she wants is to stay away from conspiracies and schemes and live a good life.

——You were once very close to the throne.

——It was indeed your name that was written in the imperial edict of Emperor Wu back then.

Along with the sound of footsteps getting farther and farther away, Ruan Muyang's calm and emotionless voice lingered in Xie Zhao's heart like a spell.

It turns out that what I thought I couldn't ask for was once available at my fingertips.

His face was pale, all thoughts were ashamed, his heart was stagnant, his blood surged up, his mouth burst into a fishy sweetness, and then he spat out a mouthful of blood.

In his life, he was doomed to miss the throne.

Walking out of the prison, under the bright spring light, the inexplicable depression and gloom in Ruan Muyang's heart were dispelled.She raised her head, narrowing her eyes uncomfortably.The sun shone on her delicate face, even the light fluff could be seen, and the whole person seemed to be in the soft light.

From now on, there will be no more events from the previous life, she is just Zhang Anyi's wife.

"Han Shi, let's go back."

After returning to Zhang's mansion, Ruan Muyang saw Mo Jian and Mo Wen were there as soon as he entered the Chuanyun Courtyard, and he thought about it.

"lady."

She nodded.Now that they are back, Zhang Anyi is also back.

Along the way, he found that the people were cautious, and Ruan Muyang had a bad feeling.As soon as she entered the room, she saw Zhang Anyi sitting there, while Dian Cui and Fa Lan were kneeling in front of him.

Ruan Muyang's heart sank, but his face was tender, and he asked, "Why is Second Master back? I've been busy for a long time and haven't had a good rest. Why don't you take a rest first?"

Zhang Anyi looked as usual, and asked gently, "Where did Madam go today?"

Although his tone was gentle, his eyes were dark, and he didn't see the tenderness and tolerance of the past at all.

Ruan Muyang had a premonition in his heart, lowered his eyes and remained silent.

Lies like going to Ruan's house will be exposed by him.In the past, if she was as cautious as she was, she would definitely go to Ruan's house, but today she went to see Xie Zhao and settled the grievances of the previous life. She was in a complicated mood and didn't have any interest, so she came back directly.

"Come here, take down the cold food." Zhang Anyi said while watching Ruan Muyang.

Seeing that Mo Wen was going to catch cold food, Ruan Muyang subconsciously defended: "Why catch him?"

"Madam, I have sent someone to watch him for a few days. I know where he has been and who he has met."

Even if Zhang Anyi didn't say anything, Ruan Muyang could hear what he meant.He probably knew it all.

"Take care of Diancui, Fanglang, and Hanshi, and the rest of you will go down. Without my permission, no one is allowed to come in."

Seeing all the servants go out, the door was closed, the sky was cut off, the room suddenly darkened, and Ruan Muyang's heart sank to the bottom.She knew that Zhang Anyi would definitely find out, but she didn't want to be so quick and didn't even give her any time to prepare.

His dark eyes at the moment made her feel a little strange.

"Second Master, you can ask whatever you want." Ruan Muyang took a deep breath and said.

What should come is always coming.

Zhang Anyi looked at the woman standing in front of him, at the person next to the pillow, stood up, and slowly approached, his eyes dimmed.He stopped in front of Ruan Muyang and asked, "When did Madam know that Shen Wei is a woman?" He experienced ups and downs at a young age, and his extraordinary experience endowed him with a deep-rooted, eternal gentleness and depth, which made him now The tone is still gentle.

He really knew everything.

Ruan Muyang looked down at the official boots that appeared in his eyes, recalled the past, and replied: "It was very early, not long after we got married, when the second master brought Shen Wei back for the first time. At that time, my fifth sister Ruan Muxi also exist."

Zhang Anyi's eyes became far away: "So, it was true when she said that you were eavesdropping outside my study?" Remember details from many years ago.

"Yes." Ruan Muyang admitted very simply, recalling the situation at that time and said, "Actually, on the second day of our marriage, when the second master came back from outside, I smelled a woman's fragrance of makeup on the second master. It's the same as what I smelled when I saw Shen Wei."

Zhang Anyi suddenly chuckled: "Madam is really——you can hold your breath." In his gentle tone, this chuckle is not known to be mocking or helpless.

Ruan Muyang's heart tightened when she heard this, and then her heart became empty. The unspeakable feeling of depression went straight to her limbs and bones, making her nose sore.

She blinked. "Second Lord has won the prize." She said, her throat felt astringent, and it seemed that she had used a lot of effort to make her voice.

Can you hold your breath?

She must hold her breath.

At that time, she had just married, and no one in the Zhang family liked her. The only thing she could do was to be cautious and obedient, to please her husband.However, he was too kind to her, too good to be true, and so profound that she couldn't see through it. This kind of unreasonable kindness made her too uneasy.At that time, she was cautious everywhere, so how could she expose her husband's private affair with a woman within a few days of her wedding?
If even the only husband she could rely on fell out, how would she gain a foothold in the Zhang family?How to deal with yourself?

She is afraid.

So, at that time, what else could she do besides hold her breath?
Not to mention that when she learned of Shen Wei's title on the gold list and witnessed a crime of deceiving the emperor with low eyelids, she was shocked in her heart.The matter is so important, how dare she ask and speak casually?At that time, she only felt that he and Shen Wei could bear the crime of deceiving the emperor together, the relationship was so close, she was like an outsider.

He only mocked her for being calm, but has he ever thought about the torment and anxiety she felt when she discovered this secret?

She would also rather never find out that Shen Wei is a woman.

Zhang Anyi looked at Ruan Muyang with his head lowered, looking at his nose, nose, and heart, so calm as if there was no disturbance in his heart, complex emotions suddenly flashed in his eyes, and then only indifference remained.

(End of this chapter)