Chapter 157 Even a Mismatched Couple is Still a Couple

Chapter 157 Even a Mismatched Couple is Still a Couple

Shen Nanzi was released from the prison, and Qinghe was waiting for her outside.

It was pitch black outside, and there was no one else around.

As the two walked further and further away, Shen Nanzi quietly changed out of the jailer's clothes and placed them at the pre-arranged location.

"Qinghe, come with me to the Grand Commandant's residence."

She needed to obtain the military tally before reuniting with her sister-in-law.

The moonlight was like water. Two black horses galloped through the empty streets. When they approached the Grand Commandant's mansion, the two men abandoned their horses and continued on foot.

The sound of the horses' hooves was too loud, and she was worried about being exposed.

As she approached the Grand Commandant's residence, Shen Nanzi looked around. Just as her brother had predicted, there were guards at both the front and back gates, and two people regularly patrolled the outer wall.

Their breakthrough point was the walls on both sides, so after the patrolmen left, she successfully climbed over into the Grand Commandant's mansion with Qinghe's help.

Surprisingly, the journey inside went smoothly, and they didn't encounter any patrolling guards.

Shen Nanzi looked at the outline of the Grand Commandant's Mansion in the darkness, knowing that this place would become the residence of other officials in the future.

This might be the last time she comes here; after this... she may never return.

Shen Nanzi took a deep look at it, wishing she could remember its entirety.

When she looked away, she forgot all about being sad and went straight to her brother's room.

"Qinghe, you stay outside and keep watch. If there's any noise, run to the back."

Qinghe nodded and hid in a secluded spot with her arms crossed.

Shen Nanzi walked to the door of her brother's bedroom and effortlessly pried the military tally out from the crack in the door.

Made of bronze, it is heavy and cool to the touch; it is half the shape of a tiger.

Looking around, all that could be seen was the pale gray of moonlight.

It was so quiet that even breathing could be heard clearly.

It went too smoothly!

Shen Nanzi felt a strange unease and immediately put the military tally in her hand into the inner pocket at her waist.

"Qinghe?"

She stepped out of the room and called out softly.

But he received no response from her.

My heart sank, and I turned around to run away, but I felt blocked and bumped into an obstacle.

The familiar scent of ambergris filled her nostrils, and Shen Nanzi's heart tightened immediately.

The lights suddenly came on, the darkness was dispelled, and everything around became clear.

Qinghe was held by his men, her mouth stuffed with a rag, her eyes fixed on him nervously.

My heart tightened even more.

Shen Nanzi raised her eyes and met those dark pupils.

His thin lips were slightly pursed, and his eyes held a scrutinizing look.

Thinking of what her brother had said, Shen Nanzi felt a little sorry for him. After scheming for so many years, he was actually doing all the work for someone else.

However, Xie Hongrui became emperor, but he was still a young ruler. If Xue Qingning wanted to stabilize the regime...

They had to rely on him, the imperial uncle, as the imperial uncle was the best candidate to assist the young emperor.

Considering all this, he wasn't entirely at a disadvantage. If Xie Hongrui were his own son, then the emperor's scheme would ultimately fall into his hands.

He was still the ultimate winner.

Shen Nanzi couldn't help but laugh at herself, Xie Yuan and Xie Yan were really alike, one favored the second prince, and the other favored the second princess.

Xue Qingning was the one who benefited.

On the contrary, she jumped around like a clown, how ridiculous!

In a split second, Shen Nanzi met those eyes, and fear welled up inside her; she was completely unable to escape his control.

"Where is the military tally?" he asked.

Shen Nanzi's fear intensified; he knew everything.

They deliberately let her in, waiting to ambush her.

He will reappear after she obtains the military tally.

This person is truly treacherous and cunning!

Xie Yan looked at the hatred in her eyes and knew that she had misunderstood again, but what could he do?

If the Emperor wants Shen Minghan dead, he will not give him a chance to live.

Rescuing Shen Minghan is undoubtedly like snatching food from a tiger's mouth.

The only thing he can do right now is to imprison her in the Prince Jing's mansion.

The Emperor's days are numbered, so a swift victory is imperative; Shen Minghan could die at any moment.

He couldn't let her disrupt his plans, nor could he let anyone else notice that his plans had changed.

Then he can only make her hate him even more.

"Will you hand over the military tally yourself, or shall I spoil it?"

He held her waist, pressed her against his body, and spoke in a cold, frivolous voice, like a playboy.

Shen Nanzi's gaze fell on his neck, where scabs had formed, a dark brown layer that was shocking to the eye.

Why didn't it bite him to death!

If we had killed him, there wouldn't have been so many problems later.

Seeing the resistance in her eyes, he had no choice but to reach out and touch her waist.

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Don't move! You won't give up until I take it away."

Shen Nanzi only felt his hand groping around her waist, finally stopping and taking it away.

My heart felt empty as a result.

Her sister-in-law and nephew are waiting for her to come!

Xie Yan took away her military tally, just as he took away her hope.

She really is useless; she can't even fulfill her brother's instructions.

Xie Yan looked at the half of the military tally, pondered it in his hand for a moment, then lifted her chin and looked into her beautiful eyes.

"Trying to run? Or trying to save your brother? Neither of those are permitted here!"

Shen Nanzi glared at him angrily.

Xie Yan smiled slightly, and with a little effort, lifted her up into the air.

He lowered his head, his lips brushing against her ear, the touch burning hot. "Be a good girl and come back with me. Cheng'er is waiting for you!"

Shen Nanzi froze. He actually used Cheng'er to threaten her!

Xie Yan held her, feeling strangely full, as if he possessed everything.

No matter what, he only feels at ease when she is under his control.

He wouldn't let her go until the very last moment. Even if she was unwilling, he would force her to stay by his side.

Even a unhappy couple is still a couple!

He carried her out of the Grand Commandant's mansion in a grand manner and put her into the carriage.

Immediately upon hearing Xue Yubai's voice, Shen Nanzi's hands, which were resting on her lap, tightened involuntarily.

"Xie Yan, have you obtained the military tally?"

Xie Yan hummed in agreement.

Xue Yubai asked, "Is she in the carriage?"

Xie Yan hummed in agreement again.

"It's better to lock him up to prevent trouble!" Xue Yubai had already bared his fangs and was no longer trying to avoid it.

"I'll keep her locked up in Prince Jing's residence; she won't cause any trouble!" Xie Yan said calmly.

Hearing this, Shen Nanzi's face showed a hint of self-mockery.

He and the Xue family have always been one, and the whole talk about him joining hands with her brother is just nonsense!

Xie Yan would use any means necessary to get Xue Qingning to do it.

She was the only one who still wavered, thinking that he would really let her go.

Xie Yan whispered a few words to Xue Yubai, but his voice was so soft that Shen Nanzi couldn't hear them.

"I'll stay here, you hurry over to the autumn hunt!"

These were Xie Yan's last words. Then they heard the sound of horses' hooves fading into the distance.

"Go back to Prince Jing's Mansion."

As Xie Yan's voice faded, the carriage curtain was lifted.

He walked over to her and sat down.

She hated him so much that she couldn't stand him even near her.

She glared at him resentfully.

He seemed extremely dissatisfied with her resistance, picked her up, and placed her on his lap.

He pinned her hands down with one hand and used his other arm to force her body close to his.

His breath was right above her, so hot it felt like it was burning her.