prosperous power pet

Chapter 220 Night Thorn
Shen Chuhan and Song Qinghuan left the palace and boarded the carriage back to the prime minister's mansion.

The weather was cold, and the north wind was howling, so cold that one couldn't help shivering.Although the charcoal basin was burned in the carriage, the cold wind still leaked in through the gaps in the curtains.

Shen Chuhan hugged Song Qinghuan into his arms, held her hand, and said in a leisurely voice, "Ah Wan, what did you want to say at the palace banquet just now?"

Hearing Shen Chuhan bring up this topic, Song Qinghuan pursed his lips slightly, with a bit of trouble on his face.

Yin Zhan was only guessing about Xiao Zhuo's thoughts, and she didn't have much confidence. She said it rashly, and always felt a little sorry for Xiao Zhuo.

Just looking at Shen Chuhan's clear eyes, he still couldn't hold back, sighed, "I...I have an idea, but it's very absurd, I don't know if I should tell you."

Shen Chuhan looked at her tenderly, "Tell me and listen, maybe I can clear up your doubts."

Song Qinghuan nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked Ai Ai, "Ashu, do you... Do you feel that Yin Zhan's attitude towards Xiao Zhuo seems unusual."

Shen Chuhan frowned slightly.

"Unusual?" He repeated these three words, and said thoughtfully, "Xiao Zhuo has always been neutral on the surface. Yin Zhan wants to win him over, so naturally he should be more polite to him."

Seeing that he didn't understand what she meant, Song Qinghuan sat up straight, stared into his deep eyes, pursed her lips and said, "That's not what I meant."

"Then Ah Wan is saying...?"

Although Shen Chuhan was meticulous and sensitive in other aspects, but because he had never thought about this kind of thing, he subconsciously ignored it.

Song Qinghuan cleared his throat, with embarrassment on his face, "I mean...do you feel that Yin Zhan's attitude towards Xiao Zhuo is not like the attitude that a king should have towards his subjects. He looked at Xiao Zhuo with eyes, It's more like... more like looking at the expression of your sweetheart."

After the words fell, Shen Chuhan smiled slightly, and fixedly stared at Song Qinghuan, "Ah Wan, you mean Yin Zhan likes Xiao Zhuo?"

Song Qinghuan blushed slightly and nodded.

Men are prevalent in Liangguo, and Shen Chuhan has heard about it. Hearing Song Qinghuan's words at this time, he couldn't help but fell into deep thought, and some details that were unconsciously ignored began to come to mind bit by bit.

Thinking about it this way, the expression Yin Zhan looked at Xiao Zhuo was really weird.

"However, this is just my conjecture. Maybe... maybe I'm thinking too much? I'm just afraid that Xiao Zhuo will suffer from Yin Zhan. Except for leading troops to fight, he looks very simple in other respects Temperament." Song Qinghuan added.

"And there is one more thing, I think it's a little strange."

"What?" Shen Chuhan raised his eyebrows.

"It has been three years since Yin Zhan ascended the throne. Apart from selecting the daughters of some ministers into the harem at the beginning, he has never mentioned the matter of drafting. This is really not normal for a king."

Shen Chuhan's eyes darkened slightly.

He had thought about this question too, but he thought it was because Yin Zhan was ambitious, and he didn't want to plant too many eyeliners in the harem before he took power completely.

But now it seems that there may be some ulterior reason behind this.

"You are right." Shen Chuhan said in a deep voice, "I will ask Xuan Ying to investigate this matter as soon as possible. As for the reason why Yin Zhan went to find Xiao Zhuo today, we will know tomorrow."

"Okay." Song Qinghuan nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

Letting Xuanying investigate, she felt much more at ease.In case Yin Zhan really has dirty thoughts about Xiao Zhuo, they can take precautions in time.

"Okay, let's not talk about these troublesome things for now." Shen Chuhan smiled at her, stretched out his arms and put her in his arms, "Today's New Year's Eve, I should have had a good time with you, but wasted on those unnecessary banquets. "

Song Qinghuan rubbed against his chest, found a comfortable position to lie down, as lazy as a docile kitten, said softly in a nasal voice "um", "Although it's not a world of two, it's still the first time we've ever lived." I'm already content with a safe and sound New Year's Eve."

Shen Chuhan fell in love with her lazy and contented appearance, stretched out his hand to gently stroke the hair on the top of her head, and said softly, "I think of this time last year, we were still in the Imperial Palace of the Kingdom of Chen, in a blink of an eye, it will be a year."

"Yes." Song Qinghuan sighed softly, "It's been a year in the blink of an eye." It has been four or five years since she was reborn, and when she thinks about the past at this time, it is inevitable that she will feel as if she has passed away.

Seeing her eyes floating and shrouded in mist, Shen Chuhan knew what she was thinking, leaned over and kissed her forehead, and said in a gentle and clear voice, "Let the past go, now, I just want to be with you Enjoy every day."

"Me too."

Hearing his gentle and doting tone, Song Qinghuan couldn't help but choked up a little, put her arms around his waist, and rubbed her head against his chest.

God treated her well after all.

I don't want to, but this rubbing of hers aroused Shen Chuhan's lust.

Reaching out and grabbing Song Qinghuan's little hand twitching around her waist, her voice was hoarse with lust, "Don't touch Ah Wan."

Hearing his voice suddenly become hoarse, Song Qinghuan was taken aback for a moment, and quickly realized that her face turned red.

Ever since she knew she was pregnant, Shen Chuhan had always been restrained except for the wedding night in the bridal chamber. Although she could see that he was very uncomfortable, she could only temporarily wrong him for the sake of the baby in her womb.

He raised his head to look at Shen Chuhan, just in time to meet Shen Chuhan's deep eyes.

His eyes were scorchingly bright, reflecting the light and shadow from the glazed cups hanging at the four corners of the car, he saw Song Qinghuan's clear shadow.Seeing Song Qinghuan's gaze, his eyes became darker and darker, like a cold pool, sucking all of Song Qinghuan's mind into it.

Song Qinghuan was scorched by his gaze, and her whole body became hot.

She could see the obvious desire in Shen Chuhan's eyes.

But now the baby in her womb is not yet three months old. Although the baby has always been very good and her fetal image has always been stable, but with the painful experience in her previous life, she dare not take any risks.

Shen Chuhan probably also thought of this, the light in his eyes extinguished, he pursed his lips, turned his eyes away with difficulty, and did not make a sound.

Seeing his rolling Adam's apple and delicate jaw, Song Qinghuan couldn't help swallowing.

With his usual coldness gone, his forbearance is really pitiful.

With beauty in front of her, Song Qinghuan still couldn't help it, she withdrew from his embrace, straightened her body, and whispered in his ear, "Ashu, how about something different for the New Year's Eve?"

Her voice was alluring, her breath sprayed behind his ears, and her lips seemed to brush against his earlobe, which immediately made Shen Chuhan's blood spurt.

He swallowed hard, glanced at Song Qinghuan's face, quickly forced himself to move away, and said hoarsely, "Ah Wan, I don't want to take risks."

Song Qinghuan giggled, and pressed a kiss on his cheek, "It's okay, I have other ways to help you."

Shen Chuhan was slightly stunned, turned his head to look, but saw Song Qinghuan's eyes twitched, and the eyes were full of water, full of seductive charm.

He immediately understood what this other method meant.

This little leprechaun!
There was a "buzz" in his head, and he suppressed the raging desire in his heart, and said coldly to the outside of the car in a low voice, "Mubai, drive faster!"

The next day.

Shen Chuhan didn't have to go to court today, and the two of them quarreled late last night, so Song Qinghuan woke up naturally after falling asleep.

When I opened my eyes, it was already bright outside.

Turning his head and looking, Shen Chuhan was no longer by his side, and when he touched it with his hand, there was still a little warmth in the quilt, and he didn't get up for long after thinking about it.

Seeing that it was getting late, Song Qinghuan stretched her waist, and was about to call Liu Yue and Shen Xing in when she heard the outer door being pushed open. The next moment, the bead curtain moved, and Shen Chuhan lifted the curtain and entered inside.

"Ah Wan woke up?" Seeing Song Qinghuan opened his eyes and looked over, Shen Chuhan smiled, took two steps forward, and sat down beside the couch.

Song Qinghuan let out a lazy "um", "How long have you been up?"

"It's only half an hour. If Ah Wan is tired, go back to sleep." Shen Chuhan said warmly.

"No." Song Qinghuan shook his head, stood up and sat up.

Shen Chuhan hurriedly brought the clothes, and without calling Liuyue and Shen Xing, put them on carefully for her, "I'm going out later."

Song Qinghuan fastened the button of his coat, looked at him and said, "Go to see Xiao Zhuo?"

Shen Chuhan nodded.

"Okay, be careful." Song Qinghuan agreed.

After the two had breakfast together, Shen Chuhan braved the wind and cold and went out.Seeing his figure disappearing into the vast white mist, Song Qinghuan looked away and returned to the room.

Xiao Zhuo was an important figure in Shen Chuhan's campaign. If he was sent to the northern border by Yin Zhan at this time, too many variables would be added, which they were not happy to see.

The key to this matter right now lies in Su Rao.

If Su Rao can be successfully removed, this matter will be easily resolved.It's just that the specific next step depends on what Yin Zhan said to Xiao Zhuo.

Temporarily suppress the uneasiness and anxiety in my heart, and wait for Shen Chuhan to come back.

When it was almost noon, Shen Chuhan finally came back.

After welcoming him into the room, Song Qinghuan reached out and poured him a glass of water, "Have a cup of tea first to relax."

While taking off the cloak on his body, Shen Chuhan took a sip of water from Song Qinghuan's hand, then sat down at the table, and pulled Song Qinghuan over.

"How is it?" Song Qinghuan sat on his lap, a little impatient.

"Sure enough, we guessed correctly. Yin Zhan let Xiao Zhuo stay alone last night precisely because of Kuyeqing."

"He asked Xiao Zhuo to go to the northern border to find Dead Yeqing?"

Shen Chuhan nodded.

Song Qinghuan's face darkened slightly, "Xiao Zhuo agreed?"

"In that case, he can only respond."

"But... so many people have gone and there is no news, which means that this dead leaf green is not so easy to find. What if Xiao Zhuo..." Song Qinghuan was a little worried.

"That's why Xiao Zhuo can't go to the northern border." Shen Chuhan said with deep brows and cold voice.

"But, if Xiao Zhuo doesn't go, how will Yin Zhan do business?"

"The reason why Yin Zhan wants Kuyeqing is to exchange Qingyuan fruit with Su Rao. As long as Su Rao dies, this deal will no longer exist, and Yin Zhan will not send Xiao Zhuo to the northern border again."

Song Qinghuan raised his eyebrows.

Shen Chuhan really had the same thoughts as her.

As long as Su Rao is dead, this problem can be solved from the source.Su Rao targeted her everywhere, and she had been trying to get rid of her quickly, if she could take this opportunity once and for all, it would relieve her of her heart problems.

"Yin Zhan gave Xiao Zhuo three days to prepare, and I will ask Xuan Ying and Mu Bai to prepare as soon as possible, and I will do it in these few days." Shen Chu coldly uttered this sentence, with a murderous look in his eyes.

The moon is hidden in the clouds, the stars are colorful, the north wind is blowing, and the night is cold.

The Liushuang Courtyard of the Chengwen Pavilion is home to Su Rao and his party.At this time, Su Rao's room was still brightly lit.

"Your Highness."

The door of the room was pushed open from the outside, and the cold wind swept in, making the room cool.

It was Hongxiu who came in.

Su Rao looked up at her and asked in a cold voice, "How is it?"

"This is the latest news from the dark guard. Please have a look at it, Your Highness." Hong Xiu stepped forward, took out a small note from his sleeve, and handed it over respectfully.

Su Rao took it, opened it and looked, the ice floe in the eyes receded, and there was a look of ecstasy, and there was a scorching heat in the eyes.

"Your Highness?" Hong Xiu looked up at her and asked cautiously.

I don't know what was written on the note, but Su Rao seemed to be in a good mood. Hearing her voice, he handed the note to her with a smile on his lips.

Hong Xiu took it suspiciously, looked down, and the corners of his eyes and brows also lit up with joy.

"Your Highness, if this is the case, then we will be able to get the dead leaf green immediately." Hongxiu said a little excitedly.

Su Rao let out a "hmm" and stared at the front in a daze, not knowing what she was thinking.

"When is Your Highness going to tell Emperor Liang?" Hong Xiu asked again after gathering his composure.

A strange light flashed across Su Rao's eyes, her red lips were slightly pursed, and she didn't make a sound.

Hong Xiu didn't dare to ask any more questions, but stood aside with her head down, waiting for Su Rao's next words.

After a moment of silence, Su Rao looked up at her, and said in a cold voice, "I don't intend to tell Emperor Liang."

Hong Xiu was slightly startled, "What does Your Highness mean?"

"I don't have Qingyuan fruit in my hand now, if Emperor Liang knows the whereabouts of Kuyeqing like this, it's not good for me, it's better..."

Her eyes were heavy, and there was a hint of calculation in her eyes.

"Can people from Wuhen Palace go outside?"

"Your Highness, please rest assured that Wuhen Palace uses money to do things, which is very reliable." Hongxiu replied.

"Is Protector Zhu here today?"

"Guardian Zhu is not on duty today, does His Highness have anything to do with him?"

Looking up at the window, seeing that it was already getting late, he made up his mind for the time being, "Call Protector Zhu to see me tomorrow, and just say that I have something important to discuss."

"Yes." Hong Xiu replied, "It's getting late, is Your Highness going to rest?"

"En." Su Rao exerted force on her hand, and the note in her hand turned into ashes and flowed away from between her fingers.

She stood up and walked to the inner room, "You don't need to serve here, you should step back first."

"No." Hongxiu agreed, watching Su Rao enter the room before retreating.

But for a moment, the lights in Su Rao's room went out, and the surroundings fell into silence and boundless darkness.

The cold wind made the flowers and trees in the courtyard "hula" sound.

Suddenly, a dozen or so figures of men in black appeared in the darkness, stooping their waists, groped silently towards Liushuang courtyard, and soon reached the gate of the courtyard.When the guards at the gate saw it, before they could make a sound, they saw a few flashes of silver light, and the guards fell to the ground one after another.

The first person walked around the body of the guard on the ground, took out a dagger, stuffed it into the gap of the courtyard door, moved it twice, and the door bolt was thrown open.

He pushed open the courtyard door, stepped into the courtyard, and picked up the latch that was about to fall off. The whole process was very quick without making any sound.

After entering the courtyard, the man in black opened the courtyard door and let the rest of the people in.

The leading man in black made a gesture to everyone, and the men in black quickly divided into two groups, one group spread out, and the other group followed the leading man in black, heading towards Su Rao's room.

The leader is none other than Mu Bai.

Today, he was ordered by Shen Chuhan to take Su Rao's life.

Before he reached the door, his ears moved suddenly, and he sensitively heard an abnormal rustling sound from the tree beside him. The next moment, a piercing cold light struck him.

Mu Bai had been on guard for a long time, and leaned back to avoid this murderous sword energy.With a movement of the hand on the waist, there was a sound of "Zheng", the sharp sword was unsheathed, and the backhand slashed at the person coming.

In an instant, a dozen people who looked like guards suddenly jumped down from the trees and roofs, dressed in black bunts, holding sharp swords, and slashed at Mu Bai and the others mercilessly.

Mu Bai was shocked.

I thought it would be good to deal with the guards outside the yard, but who would have thought that there would be ambushes all around?
He raised his hand and stabbed, and a man in black fell to the ground.Mu Bai turned around and gestured towards Xuanying.Xuanying nodded knowingly, and helped him drag out the attacking guards. Taking advantage of this time, Mu Bai spun around and quickly arrived at Su Rao's door. With a hard push, the door was pushed open, and he stepped in. Room.

Seeing this, the guards in the courtyard surrounded Su Rao's room one after another.

Xuan Ying blocked the door, with a cold sword aura, not letting anyone approach.However, the strange thing is that the martial arts of these guards are obviously much higher than those outside just now, and there is clearly a quack air in their moves.

He frowned, and with a swipe of the sharp sword in his hand, a guard's right cuff was cut open by his sword aura.

Under the faint moonlight, Xuan Ying saw that there was an arrow-shaped tattoo on the man's wrist.

(End of this chapter)