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

Chapter 451 The New Emperor's Expedition

Shen Jinyao smiled but didn't say anything.

Xiang Hongxuan raised his eyebrows.

"It's your turn."

Shen Jinyao raised her eyebrows like Xiang Hongxu, thinking that as a modern person, she must not show any weakness!

"what?"

Xiang Hongxuan looked at Shen Jinyao and rubbed his temples.

His upturned lips betrayed his inner thoughts.

"I've already stated that your worries and fears will not come true. My life is in your hands. How do you intend to treat me?"

Shen Jinyao felt a little uncomfortable after Xiang Hongxuan's words.

"Of course, we should treat the general well and be as respectful as guests to him. You... ah!"

Shen Jinyao was picked up by the man and fell onto his lap, her head hitting his chest.

She was held tightly in someone's arms, and she struggled, her face burning.

"You...you lack martial ethics."

To Xiang Hongxuan, these words sounded like Shen Jinyao was being coquettish.

Xiang Hongxuan's deep voice came from above Shen Jinyao's head.

"I've already expressed my feelings, and you've accepted them. We've already gone through the wedding ceremony. Isn't it only natural for us to do something?"

Shen Jinyao looked up and glared at Xiang Hongxuan.

"Aren't you curious about what exactly space is? And where I came from?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Hongxuan hugged Shen Jinyao tightly.

A deep voice came, "I know you are no longer the Shen Jinyao you used to be. While I am curious about that, I am more concerned about whether you will suddenly disappear."

Just like that day when he disappeared into space, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find him.

"This space is a place that protects you. I feel more at ease with it around. As for what it is all about, it doesn't matter whether I know it or not."

"My greatest wish is for you to stay by my side and for us to grow old together."

Shen Jinyao looked at Xiang Hongxuan with her mouth slightly open, her eyes filled with surprise.

"what happened?"

Shen Jinyao said in disbelief, "I never expected General Xiang to be so good at sweet talk."

Xiang Hongxuan rubbed his chin against Shen Jinyao's hair. "Has my wife forgotten? Those love letters I wrote weren't just random."

Shen Jinyao lowered her head, and where Xiang Hongxuan couldn't see, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

Perhaps, this is the sour smell of love.

Honestly, she thought being with Xiang Hongxuan would be incredibly boring.

Unexpectedly, when he was in love, he was both shy and straightforward, and also sincere, which made people feel intimidated and awe.

"General?"

"Ok?"

"We have to attend court early tomorrow, shall we rest for now?"

The peaceful scene between the two suddenly became ambiguous.

Xiang Hongxuan's voice became even lower, even a little hoarse.

"Madam, are you in such a hurry?"

Shen Jinyao patted Xiang Hongxuan's chest, "Nonsense."

Xiang Hongxuan laughed, and Shen Jinyao took the opportunity to jump out of Xiang Hongxuan's arms.

"Although the general and I have already confessed our feelings for each other, we still need to date, don't we..."

Xiang Hongxuan's smile remained unchanged. "What do you mean by 'not'? What does 'dating' mean?"

Shen Jinyao feigned composure and said, "It's not about being able to consummate the marriage immediately!"

Xiang Hongxuan blushed deeply, stammered, and stood there speechless, staring blankly into the air.

How could this woman speak so bluntly, so recklessly, so shamelessly...

He only dared to say these words in his heart.

Its face is so red that it could be used as paint.

Shen Jinyao calmly washed up and changed her clothes, eventually climbing to the inside of the bed.

"General, please turn off the lights after you're done tidying up, otherwise I won't be able to sleep."

No one answered Shen Jinyao, but the light had already been turned off by someone.

The sound of water came from the side room in the darkness, followed by the rustling sound of someone changing clothes.

Shen Jinyao turned her back and clutched the corner of the blanket.

Who would have thought that the first time she confessed her feelings to a man, she would end up sleeping together?

Saying you're not nervous is just an act.

Footsteps came from outside, and Xiang Hongxuan lifted the covers and lay down inside.

Fortunately, Shen Jinyao did not agree to only leave one quilt.

Otherwise, it would be even more awkward.

Just as Shen Jinyao was about to drift off to sleep, a man's arm pressed down on her.

"Jin'er, can I hug you? I'm very content, really. Thank you."

Thank you for not keeping me waiting and for giving me the answer I wanted.

Shen Jinyao didn't speak, nor did she push him away.

The two slept until dawn.

Before dawn, Xiang Hongxuan got up to go to court.

He gently kissed Shen Jinyao's forehead and sighed softly.

When Shen Jinyao woke up, she was stunned to see the empty bed next to her.

Thinking about what happened last night, I couldn't help but laugh.

Her secret seemed to be no big deal to Xiang Hongxuan.

That's fine, after all, she doesn't want to wrong herself.

If you like someone, that's what matters. Being together would be the best outcome, but even if you can't be together, it's still a worthwhile experience.

"Madam, this is the meal the General ordered the kitchen to prepare."

"Madam, this is a hair ornament sent by the general."

"Madam, this is a wrist guard sent by the general."

……

The commotion in Shen Jinyao's courtyard spread throughout the entire Shen residence.

There was no custom of eating breakfast together at the Shen residence, but the daily greetings were still essential.

During today's greetings, Shen Jinyao clearly felt that she was the center of attention.

Everyone looked at her with smiles in their eyes and unable to suppress the smirk on their faces.

Later she learned that all of this was something Xiang Hongxuan had done intentionally or unintentionally; anyone with eyes could see the changes in the relationship between the two of them.

She smiled and acquiesced.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Xiang Hongxuan was indeed a good person and treated the Shen family, especially Shen Jinyao, very well. If possible, no one would want to see the two of them divorce.

However, Xiang Hongxuan at this moment no longer had the same mood as when he went to court in the morning.

The main hall was unusually quiet.

The ministers looked solemn, but also filled with resentment.

Xiang Hongxuan stepped forward and knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, the most urgent task now is to send troops immediately, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."

Shen Maoshan stepped forward: "Your subject reiterates this."

The eldest prince, who had just been enfeoffed as the Prince of Ning'an, also stepped forward and said, "I second that proposal!"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider. Sending troops is permissible, but Your Majesty must remain in the palace. The matter is still unresolved, and everything depends on Your Majesty's decision."

"Your Majesty, please reconsider."

The emperor looked at the ministers in the court, his face very unpleasant.

He never expected that his father had already signed an agreement with the Northern Xiongnu.

Now the Northern Xiongnu have made moves, wanting to seize the border lands that border the Western Regions and the Northern Xiongnu.

With the court in turmoil, he needs political achievements, as well as submission from top to bottom.

"My mind is made up. Lord Shen and Prince Anning will assume the administration of the court. Court adjourned!"

This incident caused an uproar throughout the court.

The people and ministers who had previously criticized the new emperor's ascension to the throne now praised him as a great minister.

He also relentlessly insulted the retired emperor.

"The Emperor Emeritus is actually willing to sell our territory for a single elixir!"

"Previously, in order to suppress the Crown Prince, the Emperor Emeritus even ordered his own son, Naoki, to commit massacre!"

"The new emperor is going to war! May the heavens bless our land!"

"The new emperor marches forth! May the heavens bless the land!"

Things happened so fast and suddenly that no one had time to react, so we had to hurry up and prepare.