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Chapter 224 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
"Consort Shen?" Xiao Jing'an narrowed his eyes, looking at Shen Qiubai on the roof with an ambiguous expression.
Xiao Jing'an wouldn't underestimate this person. He remembered that Su Jinyue had said that Shen Qiubai was also from another world, but it seemed that he had no designs on him.
Shen Qiubai treated Xiao Jing'an casually, unlike the others who treated him with the same trepidation.
Seeing Xiao Jing'an staring at her from below, Shen Qiubai did not come down. Instead, she raised the wine jar in her hand to Xiao Jing'an and took another sip of wine.
Xiao Jing'an raised an eyebrow as he looked at Shen Qiubai, who was so unrestrained and carefree.
"It seems that Consort Shen has a lot of leisure time, as she is still enjoying the moon and drinking wine on the roof late at night."
Su Jinyue, meanwhile, was reminiscing about the plot involving Shen Qiubai and secretly passing information to Xiao Jing'an.
"After Shen Qiubai transmigrated, he didn't pay attention to anyone at first."
She was probably too tired of the fighting and killing, and just wanted to live a peaceful life.
However, things always seem to find a way to get her.
Consort Shen originally cared a lot about the Shen family. After Shen Qiubai arrived, she didn't have high expectations for the Shen family, as long as they lived in peace.
But the Shen family treated Shen Qiubai too well. They would always think of bringing her a share of anything good they had in the palace, and they were always worried that she would be bullied in the palace.
Shen Qiubai's heart, frozen in the apocalypse, was gradually warmed by the sincerity of the Shen family.
However, this happy period didn't last long. In the story, Consort Shen's father was a general in charge of the border defense, commanding 30 border troops.
Shen Beicheng was originally loyal to the emperor, but the fate of the Shen family was always disturbed by the plot. Either the mercenaries were too arrogant and were feared by the emperor, or the army was defeated and the city was captured by the Xiongnu outside the pass because of the spies planted in the army camp.
In short, the Shen family members all met with bad ends. They were either killed by the Xiongnu, died on the battlefield, or were dragged back to the capital to be questioned and punished, resulting in the execution of the entire family.
The tragic end of the Shen family indirectly led to Shen Qiubai, who was in the palace, also being unable to live a peaceful life.
Moreover, the only thing Consort Shen cared about was her family, and Shen Qiubai gradually came to accept the Shen family.
However, since the Shen family members all died directly or indirectly in the power struggles for the throne, Shen Qiubai directly pinned all the blame on Emperor Xiao Jing'an.
Then, on a dark and windy night, he killed Xiao Jing'an, thus avenging the Shen family, and then disappeared without a trace..."
Listening to Su Jinyue's inner thoughts, Xiao Jing'an could hardly believe that the emperor described in the story was himself!
He couldn't be that stupid, could he? For decades, Shen Beicheng diligently guarded the border, preventing the Xiongnu from setting foot in the Dayong Dynasty.
If Shen Beicheng had any ulterior motives, with 300,000 border troops under his command, the Great Yong Dynasty would have been doomed long ago.
In fact, the royal family also has its own arrangements for the border guards.
The border area implemented a system of rotating troops but not generals, with troops stationed in various places being rotated every three years. This effectively prevented soldiers from recognizing only their generals and not the emperor.
However, Xiao Jing'an then thought of what Su Jinyue had said about spies and infiltrators within the border troops. It seemed that someone had also planted people in the border troops, but he didn't know who in the court was the mastermind behind it all...
Xiao Jing'an thought about it more and more deeply, his brows furrowing.
However, in the eyes of others, Xiao Jing'an was dissatisfied with Shen Qiubai's rude and presumptuous behavior.
Separated by a wall, the servants on both sides were so frightened that they fell silent, not daring to utter a sound.
Shen Qiubai laughed loudly, stood up, and jumped directly from the rooftop. Everyone else screamed in fright, but Shen Qiubai stood firmly on the ground, completely unharmed.
Xiao Jing'an was also astonished by Shen Qiubai's amazing move. The roof was four or five meters above the ground. Even a master with internal strength could jump down from that height.
However, as far as Xiao Jing'an knew, Consort Shen had never learned martial arts in the Shen family.
So, Shen Qiubai no longer wants to hide his extraordinary abilities?
"Consort Shen comes from a family with a long tradition of learning; it seems that the Duke of Shen will not be without a successor."
Shen Qiubai revealed this skill, so she wasn't afraid of being exposed. The original owner of Consort Shen had indeed learned martial arts when she was in the Shen family, but she wasn't as skilled as Shen Qiubai.
Shen Qiubai tossed the wine jar in her hand to the eunuch serving beside her, then gave Xiao Jing'an a perfunctory bow before replying.
"Your Majesty, the palace is lonely, and tonight I learned that Your Majesty already has someone you love."
I certainly wouldn't dare disturb Your Majesty, so I'll just have to find some amusement for myself in this inner palace.
Who would have thought that while we were drinking and admiring the moon on the rooftop tonight, we would actually run into His Majesty? What a coincidence!
Xiao Jing'an choked, realizing that the events of tonight were not suitable to be discussed with outsiders.
Xiao Jing'an was at a loss for words. If he didn't know Shen Qiubai's identity, he could have relied on his status as the emperor to say some high-sounding words.
However, as a person from another world, Shen Qiubai might not have any respect for the emperor at all, so his lectures would have no effect.
Su Jinyue knew that Xiao Jing'an and Shen Qiubai were both strong-willed people, and she was afraid that the two of them would start arguing over a single word.
Moreover, judging from Shen Qiubai's demeanor today, she doesn't seem to have any hostility towards them, and even seems to be on friendly terms with them.
Su Jinyue stepped forward and placed herself between Xiao Jing'an and Shen Qiubai. Before Xiao Jing'an could speak, she spoke to Shen Qiubai first.
"Sister Shen is in high spirits. But how can we enjoy the moon and drink without snacks?"
I know the imperial kitchen makes particularly delicious fried quail, perfect for pairing with drinks. Would you like to try some, Sister Shen?
Shen Qiubai raised an eyebrow at Su Jinyue, who was dressed as a eunuch and disguised as a man. She had a good memory, and besides, she had just seen Su Jinyue at the palace banquet during the day, so she naturally remembered her.
Thinking back to where Su Jinyue sat at the palace banquet, Shen Qiubai understood that Xiao Jing'an was looking at Su Jinyue at that time.
Shen Qiubai crossed his arms, his gaze shifting between Xiao Jing'an and Su Jinyue, before asking in an ambiguous tone, "This young lady's outfit is quite unique. Are you two playing a cosplay game?"
Xiao Jing'an didn't understand what 'cosplay' meant, but considering the context, he knew it wasn't a compliment, so he coughed lightly.
Su Jinyue blushed slightly. She dressed like this to make it easier to meet Xiao Jing'an and to conceal her identity.
However, she and Xiao Jing'an did have some kind of relationship, and even if they wanted to explain it, they couldn't.
However, what she needs to grapple with now is not her relationship with Xiao Jing'an, but Shen Qiubai's attitude towards them.
Su Jinyue glanced at Shen Qiubai, then at Xiao Jing'an, and suddenly spoke.
"Oh, Sister Shen's moon-viewing on the rooftop just now really inspired me. I want to go up there to admire the moon now too. Why don't the three of us go up together and take a look?"