Episode 18: Xiao Changying commits suicide to explore Shen tide and his identity

When Shen Xihe stepped into the mourning hall, the incense ash from the eaves was falling on the bluestone.The portrait of Gu Qingzhi hanging high in the hall has clear features and deliberate brushstrokes, clearly meant for her to see alone.She lit three sticks of incense, and the green smoke curled around her fingers. After the ceremony, she was about to turn around and leave, but Xiao Changqing's gentle invitation came from behind her, inviting her to sit and drink tea in the side hall.

When the porcelain cup was handed to him, Shen tide and his fingertips paused for a moment - there was a cold incense containing vanilla hidden in the tea. This herb was incompatible with Xiao Changqing's medicinal properties, and drinking it would result in death on the spot.If she tried to stop him, her identity that she had worked so hard to hide would be revealed. She could only suppress her thoughts and say that there were some trivial matters in the house, so she stood up and left.But as soon as her steps crossed the threshold, scenes of life and death in the past surged up. After all, she couldn't just watch him die.

When he turned back, his fingertips felt cold. He took out the antidote that had been prepared from the drawer in the inner room and stuffed it into Xiao Changqing's mouth without any explanation.This scene fell into the eyes of Xiao Changying who was behind the screen. A smile spread in his eyes - the plan was finally completed. Except for Shen Xihe, who was Gu Qingzhi, no one in the world knew that the antidote was hidden in this drawer, and no one knew about Xiao Changqing's fatal taboo against containing vanilla.But Shen Xihe's expression was not confused. She raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Changqing. There was no wave in her tone. He was too obsessed with you, but Qing Zhi had never been in love with you. The previous engagement was just a family marriage. He was pushing each other step by step. It was always just his wishful thinking.

The next day Bu Shulin came to the door, his eyes fell on the cloak embroidered with dark patterns behind Shen Xihe, and his heart was moved at a glance. His fingertips were almost touching the material, and then he suddenly remembered that he was walking as a man and could never expose his daughter's body. He could only suppress his inner love and changed the topic with a smile.After nightfall, I walked into the sparse forest and followed Shen tide and Tao Zhuanxian back to watch the New Year's Eve. Tao Zhuanxian had already prepared the New Year's bag, and the red envelope glowed warmly under the candlelight.Not long after, Xiao Huayong also came through the snow. The room was filled with bright lights and the sound of laughter filled the window paper.

After drinking for three rounds, he deliberately lowered his eyes and sighed, saying that although he had many brothers and sisters, no one was willing to accompany him to watch the New Year's Eve. There was a bit of sincerity in his eyes, and he only asked Shen Xi and the handmade purse to comfort Lone Han.Shen Xihe couldn't resist him, so he could only take off his close-fitting purse and hand it over.Late at night, during the palace confinement, Shen tide and Xiao Huayong were returning. On the way, the driver suddenly made a detour and led her to a secluded long street.

Xiao Changqing was standing in the snow when fireworks suddenly exploded behind him, filling the night sky like flowing clouds - this was a scene he had been looking forward to for many years. In the past, Gu Qingzhi had never been willing to stay so close to him.But the fireworks hadn't ended yet, and layers of seas of light suddenly rose further away. Thousands of fireworks bloomed one after another, making half of the sky as bright as day.It was the fireworks that Xiao Huayong had prepared in advance, and they were spread out layer by layer, crushing Xiao Changqing's lonely romance without a trace.

A few days later, as soon as Bu Shulin returned home, Cui Jinbai handed over a speech, saying that he and his younger brother were in conflict, and that he had to move out of the Duke's mansion this year. He had no other place to go but to live temporarily at Shen Xihe's place.Just after the New Year, Munuha, the prince of the Le tribe, came to Beijing to pay tribute. He openly asked for marriage in the Jinluan Palace. All the princesses in the palace looked pale, and no one wanted to go to that desolate and cold place.The eldest Princess Pingling was even more anxious. A few days ago during the spring banquet, she made fun of Shen tide and made the Queen Mother unhappy. Now no one is willing to speak for her. In order to avoid the marriage, she can only secretly plan a way out.

The next day Princess Pingling went to the mountain to pray for blessings, but she bumped into Munuha on the way.He stepped forward to stop her and bluntly stated that he wanted to cooperate with her - the one he really wanted to marry was Shen Xihe, the daughter of Duke Wei.Princess Pingling immediately changed her expression and said bluntly that Shen Xihe was the future crown princess, and if she acted forcefully, it would only provoke war between the two countries, and if the Ruole clan married the Duke of Wei, the northwest defense line would no longer be safe.

She wanted to refuse flatly, but Munuha took out a box of love incense and advised her with a cold smile that she might as well think about it carefully, otherwise she would have to marry far away in the wilderness.In the shadow of the tree behind him, a mysterious figure quietly disappeared. All the plans were made by this person.At the palace banquet that night, a maid deliberately poured wine on Shen tide's clothes and led her to a remote room to change.

As soon as Shen Xihe stepped into the door, he smelled the sweet fragrance and fell softly to the ground together with Mo Yu.Princess Pingling walked out of the darkness and took a pill for her. A moment later, Munuha's footsteps came outside the door.