After being rejected, he emptied the mansion and went into exile

Chapter 453 The Other Shoe Lands

Xiang Hongxuan rubbed his temples.

He remembered the promise he had made to Shen Jinyao a few days ago.

It was agreed that we wouldn't interfere in her affairs.

Now I feel like I've shot myself in the foot.

Going to the front lines is extremely dangerous.

He carefully considered his words before speaking: "Jin'er, this war is not like the small skirmishes we've seen before, nor is it comparable to our trip to the Qiang tribe. I'll worry about you if you go."

His words sounded somewhat weak.

Yet they were very sincere.

"Although I've said I won't stop you from doing what you want to do, I won't stand idly by if your life or safety is at stake, so..."

Shen Jinyao: "So..."

Before Shen Jinyao could finish speaking, she had already disappeared from Xiang Hongxuan's sight.

Xiang Hongxuan's breath hitched, "Jin'er!"

In an instant, Shen Jinyao, who had just disappeared, reappeared with a faint smile.

Xiang Hongxuan's face was very ugly.

He had only said a few words when he saw Shen Jinyao lift her hand, and the eight-immortal table in the room disappeared.

Xiang Hongxuan: !

Ignoring Xiang Hongxuan's stunned reaction, Shen Jinyao pulled him into the space.

What you just saw was my ability to protect myself.

"I can freely enter and exit this space, and it can store anything. Look over there..."

Shen Jinyao pointed to a spot not far away.

When Xiang Hongxuan came in last time, Shen Jinyao's sword was at his neck, and his lover, whom he hadn't seen for many days, was in front of him. He had no mind to look at anything else.

Looking around now, you can see that there are quite a few cattle and sheep being raised not far away.

In the distance, there are dozens of acres of fertile land and more than ten acres of medicinal herb fields.

Shen Jinyao took Xiang Hongxuan to the backyard, where it was filled with all sorts of supplies.

Even the octagonal table that had just disappeared from the room was still firmly in place.

"This, do you remember?"

Shen Jinyao pointed to a plate of pastries on the table.

A food box was placed next to it.

"Was this delivered to you on the morning we confessed our feelings?"

Shen Jinyao sighed, "There's no need to describe it like that."

But he's right.

It was indeed that morning when Xiang Hongxuan wished he could bring over every gift he could give to a woman.

Like a young boy eager to assert his sovereignty over everyone.

"Here, have a taste."

Xiang Hongxuan doesn't like sweets, but this is the first time Shen Jinyao has fed him.

He didn't show it on his face, but his heart was pounding erratically.

It's hot!

Xiang Hongxuan: "How did you do that?"

Shen Jinyao smiled and said, "This is the function of the space. It can store things and keep things warm. I can use whatever I need in the space."

"Think about it, we're leaving in three days, and we've already started preparing supplies. Just in case, wouldn't it give us a better chance of winning if I went to other places to stockpile even more supplies?"

Xiang Hongxuan's eyes lit up.

Then, as if thinking of something, he frowned slightly.

Shen Jinyao pressed further, "How was it?"

Xiang Hongxuan looked down at her, "Won't doing this harm your health? And we can't let anyone know about this."

We absolutely cannot know.

This magical artifact called Space is incredibly useful.

Shen Jinyao truthfully replied, "Since I came into this world, using the space has not caused me any harm."

"On the contrary, it helped me through many difficulties."

Xiang Hongxuan seemed to remember something and said, "The Shen family's exile, and the time you brought grain to rescue us, including the trip to the Qiang tribe..."

Shen Jinyao nodded.

"Otherwise, how can someone like me, who only knows martial arts, protect the Shen family from any accidents?"

The surprise on Xiang Hongxuan's face faded, and he became more cautious, as if he had remembered something.

Shen Jinyao: "What's wrong?"

Xiang Hongxuan said with a serious expression, "Jin'er, you were the one who sold the iron ore to the Emperor before, right?"

Shen Jinyao nodded.

"Is it done using space?"

She then nodded.

"Has Your Majesty suspected anything?"

Shen Jinyao hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.

Seeing that Xiang Hongxuan's expression was getting worse and worse, Shen Jinyao quickly said, "But I've covered it up, so I don't think His Majesty will remember."

Just because I can't remember now doesn't mean I won't in the future.

Xiang Hongxuan didn't say anything, but he had already made up his mind.

Shen Jinyao thought Xiang Hongxuan was worried that this would expose him, so she smiled and said, "That's where General comes in. What I do might make people suspicious, but what General does will be more acceptable."

Xiang Hongxuan: "Okay, leave it to me. Don't take any risks. If necessary, nothing is more important than your safety."

Shen Jinyao noticed that Xiang Hongxuan looked hesitant again.

She said, "I'm telling you all this today to let you know that I have the ability to protect myself and can also help you. Helping you is helping the Nine Provinces Kingdom and the Shen family."

"Think about it, with me as a mobile food depot, at least most of the soldiers' lives can be saved, right?"

"As for me, I haven't suffered any losses; I just need to be more careful."

"If anything really happens, you can just protect me."

The last sentence, like a peach blossom, swirled and floated on Xiang Hongxuan's heart, creating ripples.

How else could he refuse?

Although Shen Jinyao is a woman, Jin'er always gives him the feeling of having a strong sense of national responsibility. Although her words are all for the Shen family and for herself, she always considers the safety of the country.

This made him both happy and melancholy.

To his delight, the person he loved had a strong sense of justice and shared his thoughts.

What saddens him is that he may not be good enough for her, and he is not able to stay by her side to protect her at all times.

How could such a legendary woman be confined to a small courtyard and trapped by the trivialities of domestic life?

If she were a man, the world might belong to her.

He had this urge to protect her and make her inseparable from him.

Shen Jinyao was unaware of Xiang Hongxuan's ulterior motives and assumed he had no objection when she saw his silence.

After all, he's her newly accepted 'boyfriend,' so they should discuss things together.

Sure enough, I heard the man say "Okay" in a deep voice.

Shen Jinyao laughed, but unlike her usual calm smile, this time it was a very casual laugh.

It was as if the two had been friends for many years.

Xiang Hongxuan's heart became out of his control because of the charming woman in front of him.

He explained the arrangements for the expedition to Shen Jinyao in detail.

Tomorrow, when we enter the palace, we must determine the battlefield and arrange all the personnel.

Shen Jinyao was also somewhat moved after hearing this.

"General Xiang, do you know how I felt when I heard about what the Emperor Emeritus had done?"

Xiang Hongxuan frowned slightly upon hearing Shen Jinyao's form of address.

"What's your mood?"

The two had already come out of the space and were chatting on the bed.

"It's just like……"

Shen Jinyao thought for a moment and then said, "It feels like the other shoe in my heart has finally landed."

It gives you a feeling of 'I knew it'.

Xiang Hongxuan chuckled upon hearing this, "Your description is quite apt."

The new emperor's actions, though fraught with difficulties, were ultimately successful.

The removal of the retired emperor's power was so smooth that it aroused concern and suspicion.

I always felt that the retired emperor, who had committed so many evils, would surely have left himself a way out.

In retrospect, it turns out that the land had already been ceded.

He had little interest in preventing his son from seizing power.

"Before the expedition begins, the retired emperor will surely pass away."

Shen Jinyao understood; otherwise, wouldn't the brave warriors who went to war feel disheartened?

Under Shen Jinyao's gaze, Xiang Hongxuan gently kissed her forehead, "Sleep well, my girlfriend."

After the kiss, he calmly lay down and closed his eyes. If Shen Jinyao were lying on his chest at this moment, she would definitely hear his heart pounding like a drum.

This is what Shen Jinyao told him.

They are boyfriend and girlfriend, not husband and wife.

Shen Jinyao felt she was being teased, so she kissed him back.

"Go to sleep, boyfriend."