Chapter 136 She was left behind

Chapter 136 She was left behind

Footsteps came from the courtyard, rather light; it was Qinghe's.

Shen Nanzi quickly turned around and went to greet her, "You're back?"

Qinghe entered the room, cupped her hands, and reported, "Your Highness, Prince Jing has returned and is on his way this way."

Shen Nanzi's heart tightened, but her face remained calm. "Okay, you wait outside."

Qinghe left the room, and Shen Nanzi turned around, looking at the account books on the table, which piled up on half of the table.

These are the accounts she has handled for the Prince Jing's residence over the years, and she is handing them over to him today.

After that, they parted ways peacefully, each finding their own happiness.

Before Shen Nanzi could think further, footsteps came from the courtyard. Shen Nanzi immediately recognized the heavy footsteps as those of Xie Yan.

She has been married to him for almost nine years, and she can still easily discern everything about him.

In the future, she will gradually forget.

Thinking that she would no longer have to face that face, Shen Nanzi couldn't help but feel happy.

I also thought that since we were husband and wife, we should part amicably.

As he turned around, a rare smile appeared on his face, but more than that, it was anticipation and trepidation.

She was also afraid that things might change.

When Xie Yan entered the room, the first thing he saw was her smiling face. Her bright and beautiful face, just standing there, was incredibly beautiful.

Like a peony, like a peony, elegant and luxurious, beautiful in a flamboyant way, it firmly rooted itself in his heart.

Her smile wasn't directed at him, but rather conveyed the impending separation that came with him.

Xie Yan's inner fire ignited, growing stronger the closer he got.

Unable to grant her wish, he could only approach her aggressively, his eyes filled with coldness.

Seeing the smile vanish from her eyes, he knew he had frightened her.

Worried that I might really frighten her, I toned it down a bit.

However, in Shen Nanzi's eyes, he was still furious, as if he wanted to send her to the heavens.

Shouldn't we be happy?

Did they not get divorced?

Shen Nanzi's heart skipped a beat. "What's going on?"

Xie Yan leaned closer to her, pinched her chin, and smiled. "Smile! Why aren't you smiling anymore?"

His fingertips caressed her cheek, carrying a hint of warmth.

Shen Nanzi didn't understand his intentions and looked for clues on his face.

Xie Yan guessed her intention, "Your beautiful dream has been shattered. The Emperor will not grant you a separation."

The light in Shen Nanzi's eyes instantly died down, and she pushed him away. "Didn't His Majesty already agree yesterday?"

"Did you say something wrong? Did the Emperor retract it in a fit of anger?"

She was so disappointed that she slumped into a chair next to the table, her face as pale as snow.

Her eyelashes were still trembling in disbelief, making her look both beautiful and pitiful.

Xie Yan wanted to reach out to comfort her, but he was heartbroken to discover that what saddened her was that she couldn't leave him.

Seeing her distraught appearance, Xie Yan felt a pang of regret. Should he let her go?

However, other things came to mind, and I made a tough decision.

Even if she loathes him to the extreme, he will still hold her tightly, whether she likes it or not.

"Shen Nanzi, stay in the Jing Prince's mansion and take good care of Cheng'er. Don't have any more unrealistic ideas."

His words seemed to touch her; she looked up at him, her voice softening.

"Xie Yan, let me and Cheng'er go!"

There was a fading light in her eyes, like a delicate flower trapped in a sunless corner, soon to wither away.

Xie Yan's heart tightened, and he pressed down on his lips, coldly refusing, "No."

As he finished speaking, her shoulders slumped, and his heart sank to the bottom.

Shen Nanzi remained silent, her entire being enveloped in sorrow.

The two remained silent and locked in a standoff.

Time passed little by little, and Shen Nanzi looked up at him.

"Xie Yan, what are your conditions for letting me leave?"

"If Your Majesty does not grant us separation, we can live separately."

Her face was calm and still, no longer showing any of her previous aggressiveness, as if she no longer had much emotional reaction to Xie Yan.

They were simply trying to find a balance in their inseparable relationship.

"What if I say no?" Xie Yan asked.

"You can keep me locked up for a day, but you can't keep me locked up for a lifetime. If you won't let me go, I can leave on my own."

"I'm discussing this with you just to save face for both of us and avoid things getting ugly."

"If you insist on not allowing it, I will not care about saving face. At worst, we will fight to the death and make a scene."

"It's just that we live in separate residences. The emperor won't grant us a separation, and he can't interfere in such matters."

Her tone was resolute; she was so determined to leave him.

Xie Yan looked at the accounts beside her, and his chest tightened.

He became furious, grabbed her chin, his eyes fierce and his voice icy, "Your brother seems to have a lot of money coming in and out of accounts lately."

"What did you do?" He stared intently into her eyes. "Hmm?"

Shen Nanzi looked at him with a warning in his eyes, and her body trembled. Did he know?

He actually found out!

Where did he find out? Did he find out about his brother using the money to garrison troops?

Shen Nanzi's heart was pounding. She wasn't completely unaware of her brother's situation; she knew how much risk he had taken to find a way to survive for them.

However, Xie Yan has actually managed to find his brother's accounts. So, will the next step be to investigate his brother's private army?

That could cost you your head!

Shen Nanzi could tell from his eyes that he was just threatening her; he said these things only to prevent her from leaving the Jingwang Mansion.

He could have taken his brother's accounts to the Emperor to report him, and then openly investigated his brother.

This way, he can get rid of her brother quickly. He's just threatening her now, does he have other motives?

Thinking of his powerful intelligence network, Shen Nanzi looked at him in horror, "What do you want to do?"

Xie Yan's gaze fell on her lips. "Nothing? Just stay obediently in the Jing Prince's residence. A woman shouldn't ask too many questions."

Shen Nanzi felt a tremendous sense of oppression emanating from him, even though he was smiling.

He smiled and said, "I had no idea that my queen was such a business genius."

Shen Nanzi's eyelashes trembled, and a chill ran through her heart.

He found out; he knew how she made her money!

It seems like nothing can be hidden from him!

She was completely at a disadvantage in his presence.

Shen Nanzi felt somewhat dejected, realizing how weak she was and how utterly vulnerable she was in front of Xie Yan.

His fingers rubbed against her lips. "It's alright. If you love running a business, then run it well."

"The answer will be revealed soon. Whether our relationship continues or as you wish, there will be an ending."

Answer?

What is it?

Is the Emperor going to establish a crown prince?

Yes, they still have one more chance. The Emperor's health is failing, and he will definitely have to establish a Crown Prince.

He was referring to that time, when the outcome was already decided.

Xie Yan released her, glanced at the table, turned, and walked out.

"By the way, it's Consort Wei's birthday in a few days. Think carefully about what gift to give her."