Chapter 402: She Had to Help (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Song Rui looked at Qin Xiaoyao with a guilty expression.

He was not sure if he should tell his wife about Sang’er.

After hesitating for a moment, Song Rui finally chose to confess.

When Qin Xiaoyao heard this, she became even more annoyed.

Great. He could really attract all kinds of romantic interests.

So it wasn’t just two, but three! Oh no, if Shen Rong was included, there would be four!

“So, you were late tonight because Mrs. Shen wanted to talk to you about something?” Qin Xiaoyao looked at Song Rui with displeasure.

It was as if Song Rui would be punished if he dared to answer yes.

“No,” Song Rui answered hurriedly.

However, he immediately looked guilty again.

“Then what reason was it?” Qin Xiaoyao asked. She had already guessed that the reason for Song Rui’s delay was related to those three women.

“It’s because of… Shen Lian.” Song Rui held back for a while before finally opening his mouth.

Qin Xiaoyao’s eyes widened and she was about to flare up.

Song Rui quickly hugged her.

“It’s not what you think.

“I went to meet Shen Lian to save her mother.” Song Rui quickly told her about how Minister Shen forced Madam Zhao to commit suicide.

Upon seeing that his wife had calmed down, Song Rui continued, “Shen Lian asked me to save Madam Zhao.

“I thought that Madam Zhao might be useful to me in the future, so 1 agreed.

“My dear, you have to believe me. Other than you, your husband is really not interested in other women!” Song Rui raised a hand and uttered an oath as he explained.

Qin Xiaoyao looked at Song Rui in annoyance.

“Who would believe you…” she interjected.

However, her mood improved after hearing Song Rui’s words.

A moment later, Qin Xiaoyao couldn’t suppress the curiosity in her heart and asked Song Que, “Then Madam Zhao was really saved? Where is she now?”

“She’s saved. She’s on the way to Yong Prefecture now,” Song Rui replied.

Qin Xiaoyao looked at Song Rui.

“Yong Prefecture? Aren’t Shen Rong and Meng Xuan in Yong Prefecture?”

Song Rui nodded.

“Mm-hmm. Yong Prefecture is easier to arrange. After she arrives there, they won’t see each other anyway.”

Song Rui’s eyes darkened a little.

“Moreover, even if they do, it doesn’t matter.”

Yong Prefecture was being watched by Prince Huaiyin’s men, so nothing could go wrong.

Qin Xiaoyao had a strange feeling in her heart, but she ignored it when she saw the Song Rui’s expression was normal.

“That’s good,” she replied.

Then, she relaxed again and indulged herself in lying in Song Rui’s arms.

“In short, my bottom line is that you are not allowed to marry anyone else.”

“Just don’t cross it.” As she spoke, Qin Xiaoyao closed her eyes.

Song Rui sighed in his heart.

“Mm-hmm,” he responded. He caressed Qin Xiaoyao’s back and helped her calm down.

Qin Xiaoyao closed her eyes in enjoyment and allowed herself to fall asleep.

Before long, Song Rui heard Qin Xiaoyao’s soft

breathing.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile subconsciously.

Song Rui sighed and lay down as well.

After a while, he also fell asleep.

Not far away, the candlelight danced in the night. A breeze blew past, and the dancing flames were blown out.

It was time to add oil to the lamp…

The next day, when Qin Xiaoyao woke up, Song Rui was already gone.

Looking at the empty spot beside her, Qin Xiaoyao felt a sense of disappointment.

She stared at the bed canopy for a while before getting out of bed.

After tidying up, she walked out of the room.

When Granny Hu saw that Qin Xiaoyao was up, she came over to inform her that breakfast was ready.

“I still have things to do in the Marquis’s residence so 1 won’t be staying for breakfast today,” Qin Xiaoyao said and walked straight to the stable.

She led the horse out and left the courtyard.

Recently, she clearly sensed that her husband had become busy.

However, she had been focusing on her own business and matters in the army, so she was of no help to him at all.

She could not continue like this.

She had to do something.

After returning to the Marquis’s residence, as she had covered up in advance, the people in the residence did not know that she had not returned all night.

She climbed over the wall and returned to her courtyard. Qin Xiaoyao then pretended to have just woken up.

Following that, she went to the front hall to have breakfast with her family.

After that, she left for the army camp.

Then, she went to meet Prince Huaiyin on the pretext of handing him some documents.

After handing over the documents, Qin Xiaoyao did not leave.

Prince Huaiyin was a little puzzled when he noticed her behavior.

“Marquis Xiaoyao, is there anything else?” he asked Qin Xiaoyao with a smile.

Ever since he and Song Rui told her to keep a distance from Prince Huaiyin to prevent Empress Jia from suspecting her, Qin Xiaoyao had been abiding by their instructions dutifully.

She rarely came into contact with him, and even if she did, she would leave very quickly. Today was a little unusual.

To be honest, Prince Huaiyin was quite happy about this.

It was rare that Marquis Xiaoyao would take the initiative to look for him.

“Mm-hmm.” Qin Xiaoyao nodded with a solemn expression.

Prince Huaiyin’s eyes flickered.

He extended his hand and invited Qin Xiaoyao to have a seat.

“Sit down and talk.”

“Alright.” Qin Xiaoyao nodded and sat down.

Prince Huaiyin was in a good mood. He looked at Qin Xiaoyao and waited for her to speak.

Qin Xiaoyao organized the words in her heart and then looked at Prince Huaiyin.

“I came here this time to discuss something with Your Highness.”

Prince Huaiyin raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, “Marquis Xiaoyao, please speak.”

Qin Xiaoyao turned serious and continued, “1 want to ask Your Highness to help my husband take revenge.”

Prince Huaiyin got a shock.

“At the same time, we can also help Your Highness ascend to the throne,” Qin Xiaoyao continued.

She had always been working for Prince Huaiyin. However, she did not know if Prince Huaiyin did not take any action or if he really did not need her. He hadn’t arranged anything for her at all.

However, now, she couldn’t contain herself anymore.

As long as Prince Huaiyin was willing to take action, she could persuade her husband to join Prince Huaiyin.

This way, with the cooperation of both parties, the chances of her husband carrying out his revenge successfully would be higher. In terms of speed, it could also be greatly increased.

She was already tired of sneaking around with her husband during this period.

As long as she dealt with her husband’s enemies, she would be able to stay with her husband forever.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Prince Huaiyin’s face.

He thought to himself that Song Rui had really kept Qin Xiaoyao totally in the dark. He didn’t even let her know about their relationship..