After a moment of silence, Shen Zhiyi stepped forward and grabbed her hand: "Why have you avoided me in recent years?" ”

"I didn't." Xia Zhu's eyes were flustered, and he wanted to get out of the way when he shook her off.

Shen Zhiyi shouted angrily: "I know that you want to investigate the cause of Yun Niang's death by yourself and don't want me to interfere, but have you considered my feelings?" ”

"Mianmian, you are now the eldest lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion, why are you wading into this muddy water?" Xia Zhu stopped and said in a light tone.

Hearing this, Shen Zhiyi clenched his fists: "Yun Niang died to protect me, how can I be alone and let her die in vain!" ”

"I'm sorry." Xia Zhu lowered his head and sighed helplessly.

Three years ago.

When she didn't follow her mother to the Prime Minister's Mansion, she was the best friend with Xia Zhu and Yun Niang.

At the beginning, Shen Zhiyi's father insisted on sending her to the bed of a dignitary for the sake of her future.

The man had come to play, and no one knew his true identity.

The people of the city said that this man was extremely cruel and took pleasure in beating women.

Most of the corpses in the moat city were women he was tired of killing.

Yun Niang couldn't see her crying, so she offered to go over for her.

As long as they find a chance to escape on the way there, then they will be safe.

When that day came.

The trio's plans didn't go as smoothly as they thought.

Yun Niang, who was sitting in the sedan chair, was firmly tied by a rope, surrounded by guards and soldiers.

In the end, Yun Niang still stepped into the hellish mansion for her......

Shen Zhiyi was remorseful and blamed himself.

She told her father the truth and prayed that he would save Yun Niang.

However, her so-called father, fearing that she would be blamed, threatened her not to tell the story.

After all, paper can't contain the fire, and after the matter is revealed, her father dies the next day.

Xia Zhu, who went to rescue Yun Niang alone, was severely beaten and covered with scars......

In just two months, Yun Niang's body was wrapped in a straw mat and thrown into the moat city.

This incident made Shen Zhiyi unforgettable.

She wanted to avenge Yun Niang, but she didn't even know who that person was.

——

After his thoughts returned, Shen Zhiyi's eyes were filled with tears: "Yun Niang is gone, please don't avoid me anymore, okay?" ”

"Okay." Xia Zhu smiled slightly, and his lifeless eyes finally became a little angry.

Shen Zhiyi sobbed lowly: "Do you know how worried I am about you?" ”

"Don't cry." Xia Zhu took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away her tears.

Discovering the calluses on her hands and the frostbite that had not yet healed, Shen Zhiyi was very distressed: "Xia Zhu, you can go to the Prime Minister's Mansion with me." ”

"No, I'm fine here." Xia Zhu didn't want to trouble her, so he subconsciously refused.

Shen Zhiyi was very persistent: "If you don't come with me, I will work as a helper in Mingyue Tower with you." ”

Xia Zhu couldn't resist her, so he could only compromise.

"Okay, but I'll have to go somewhere and get something first, you wait for me."

With that, she walked out of the private room quickly.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside that was extremely familiar to Shen Zhiyi.

She stood in the doorway, peeking out.

Shen Si was standing at the top of the stairs with the five princes talking.

The young man wore a black Yunxiang rune suit today, with a white jade pendant tied around his waist, and his whole body was full of dignity.

Afraid of being recognized by Shen Si, Shen Zhiyi hurriedly turned around and put on his hat.

Downstairs, I don't know who shouted.

"There's an assassin, run!"

The people in the inn were in a mess in an instant.

Hearing the movement outside, Shen Zhiyi took out a self-defense dagger from his waist and quickly closed the door.

Out of nowhere, the assassin violently kicked open doors and broke into the private rooms, as if he was looking for someone.

Shen Zhiyi curled up in a small corner in fear.

"Bang bang."

Footsteps are getting closer.

She hid behind the screen window, covered the corners of her mouth, and didn't dare to make a sound.

The group of assassins broke into the private room where Shen Zhiyi was, violently opened the table, and looked around.

Shen Zhiyi's body trembled slightly, for fear that he would be discovered.

No matter how cautious she was, the screen inevitably moved a few times.

An Assassin spotted the clue and walked towards her.

Seeing that the pair of black shoes on the ground were getting closer and closer to her, Shen Zhiyi kept praying, hoping that God would favor her once.

Unfortunately, she was still dragged out by the assassins after being exposed.

When the cold tip of the knife was against his neck, Shen Zhiyi was so frightened that he didn't even dare to come out.

"Boss, I found a woman here." The Assassin took two steps forward and lifted her hat.

Seeing the girl's shocked face, the man couldn't help but curse a dirty word: ", it's so beautiful." ”

"Boss, is this the woman?" The Assassin let go of his strength, fearing that he would hurt her.

Glancing at the portrait in his hand, the man nodded thoughtfully: "That's right." ”

"Are we going to kill her, then?" The Assassin opened his mouth, a little hesitant.

The man didn't say anything, apparently thinking about it.

After a long while, he slowly spoke: "Let her die a happy death." ”

"Please, don't kill me!" Shen Zhiyi raised his eyes and looked at the man opposite, humbly pleading.

The sharp tip of the knife cut through the girl's delicate skin, and a little bead of blood oozed from it.

The assassin reached out and pinched her cheek, his tone tinged with pity: "Beauty, who made you offend someone you shouldn't have offended?" Resign yourself to your fate. ”

"Who sent you to kill me? I have the money, I can take out double that he gives you! Shen Zhiyi bit his red lips tightly and forcibly calmed himself.

After all this time, the Assassins had run out of patience.

He raised his dagger and stabbed her in the heart as he spoke.

At this critical moment.

"Smack!" A bang.

The jade pendant that flew in from outside the door directly missed the dagger.

Seeing the familiar pattern, Shen Zhiyi pulled his throat and shouted loudly.

"Shen Silence, save me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a group of soldiers surrounded the Assassins.

The people who took the lead were none other than Shen Jing and the fifth prince Pei Chuan.

Seeing the girl who was being dragged by the hair by the assassin, a murderous aura passed in her silent eyes.

He clenched his fist under his cuffs, but never made a move.

Noticing Shen Zhiyi's frightened look, Pei Chuan rarely felt pity.

Seeing that Shen Shi did not react, he rushed forward and kicked the assassin away.

Shen Zhiyi, whose legs were sore, lost his balance and fell heavily to the ground.

The pain made her unable to control her tears.

This scene made Pei Chuan, who has always been a hanger, can't help but feel pity for the jade.

He stretched out his hand to help the girl up, and asked in a low voice, "Sister Shen, are you okay?" ”

The man put his arms around her slender waist and spoke in an extraordinarily gentle tone.

"I'll bring people back first, and you can clean up the aftermath." Shen Silent broke his hand, and his eyes were cold.