868. Chapter 868 Let Me Go

Kyoto, somewhere in a quiet and remote house.

A slender figure stood in the courtyard, her delicate face expressionless. The afterglow of the sunset illuminated the fine lines at the corners of her eyes more clearly, full of traces of time.

This woman is none other than Shanshi who was forced to leave Kyoto by Mo Rongzhan a few years ago.

"Are you sure that Lu Yaoyao in the palace will see you?" The speaker was a woman standing behind Shan Shi. She was wearing a curtain on her head and her appearance could not be seen clearly. The voice sounded quite old and she must be a little older. .

Shan Shi looked back at her and said, "She is my student and Huangfu Chen's apprentice. She will definitely meet me."

"I would like to meet this Lu Yaoyao, who has so many men obsessed with her. Mo Rongzhan, Lu Lingzhi, and even Huangfu Chen can't escape. What kind of strange woman can be so attractive?" the woman said in a tone of voice. Some mockingly said, "Even if the country is conquered, it probably won't be like this."

"Lu Yaoyao grew up in a border town. When he first came to Kyoto, he looked rough and ugly, but he was extremely smart. No matter what he learned, he could learn it instantly. In all my years, this is the first time I have encountered such a A smart kid." Envy flashed in Mr. Shan's eyes, Lu Yaoyao was truly the fastest-changing girl she had ever seen.

It's no surprise that she can become a queen and be loved by so many people.

"Are you smarter than Ye Zhen?" the woman asked in a deep voice.

Shanshi recalled carefully, "Ye Zhen has been gifted since she was a child. She grew up in a famous family, and was taught by Ye Yiqing himself. She has learned a lot by being influenced by her eyes and ears. I taught her without any effort, but Lu Yaoyao was different. The most she had ever been to was a private school. Lu Shiming was the most frustrated in the border town. Although he had time to teach, he focused more on his son. Lu Yaoyao didn't know anything and was too wild. If he hadn't returned After leaving Kyoto, I still don’t know what it is like now.”

"Hearing what you said makes me even more curious about Lu Yaoyao." The woman said calmly.

Shan Shi looked back at her and said, "You haven't returned to Kyoto for so many years, and now you finally decide to come back. Why don't you go home?"

"Not ready yet." The woman hesitated before saying.

"You are really cruel." Shan Shi said softly.

The woman raised her head and turned to the other side. She was already planning to leave. After walking a few steps, she stopped and said to Shan Shi, "You have been a widow for many years. Over the years, I have only heard you mention Ye Yiqing in your letters. I want to come to you." You have deep feelings for him, and now that he has married Zhaoyang, you will regret your initial hesitation."

A trace of hurt flashed across Shan Shi's face, and she looked at the woman with sharp eyes, "Since you know that I feel sad, why bother mentioning him?"

"I just feel it's not worth it for you. You missed a lot because of him." The woman's tone seemed to be smiling, "You are only hiding your thoughts because you are afraid that he will look down on your status as a widow. Isn't Zhaoyang also a widow?"

"That's enough. I promised to go back to Kyoto with you, not just to let you hurt me." Shan Shi said angrily.

The woman walked and said, "Instead of being sad for a man, it is better to live for yourself. When I succeed, you can let me go."

Shanshi frowned and looked at her, "What exactly do you want to do?"

"You will know later."

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Ye Zhen knew that Mr. Shan was forced to leave by Murong Zhan, and she had a quarrel with him because of this matter. At that time, Murong Zhan didn't know her true identity, so he didn't understand her resentment towards him. He Lai thought it was Mr. Shan who was instigating it. In the end, she was also responsible for Mr. Shan being forced to leave Kyoto.

Ye Zhen was very happy to be able to see her again.

There was another thing that made her feel guilty. Mr. Shan seemed to care about her father. Now that her father had married Zhaoyang, she didn't know what Mr. Shan was thinking.

After so many years, perhaps Mr. Shan has forgotten his father.

Just as he was thinking about it, Mr. Shan had already walked in from outside.

In Ye Zhen's opinion, Mr. Shan is not particularly eye-catching and gorgeous, but he has a kind of character and beauty that cannot be ignored. After many years, Mr. Shan's style remains the same, and there seems to be no trace of time.

"The daughter of the common people has seen the Queen." When Shan Shi saw Ye Zhen when he entered the door, the shock in his heart could not be described in words. Where is the figure of the wild girl from back then? Lu Yaoyao, who is now the Queen, has an expression on his face. But he is exactly the same as Ye Zhen.

Not to mention that the two sisters are compatriots, and it is normal for them to have similar looks. Lu Yaoyao's features are calm and calm, and her innate noble temperament is definitely not something that a little girl from a border town would have. It can only be said that Lu Yaoyao's The growth and changes are truly amazing.

"Mr. Shan, please excuse me." Ye Zhen looked at Shan Shi with a smile, "I thought I would never have the chance to meet you in this life. How have you been doing these past few years?"

"Thanks to the empress, everything is fine for the common girl." Shan Shi raised his eyes and looked at Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen asked her to sit down and talk, "Sir, you must have traveled a lot in these years. I really envy you. You have seen all the scenery in this world."

Shan Shi smiled and said, "People's girls are just wandering around. How can I imitate a rough guy like me now that my empress is so prosperous?"

"Sir, you are making fun of me by saying this." Ye Zhen said helplessly.

"Your Majesty, the daughter of the common people came to the palace today to ask for an audience. Actually, she has something to tell her." Shan Shi woke up from the shock and remembered the most important purpose of her visit to the palace this time.

Ye Zhen looked at her doubtfully, "Sir, tell me what you have to say."

Shan Shi raised his eyes and glanced at Ye Zhen, then lowered his eyes slightly, "The civilian girl came from Qi State this time. Half a year ago, I met Mr. Huangfu in Jiangzhou, south of Qi State. Soon, I wanted to do something. I asked him for advice. When I went to look for him again, I found someone peeping and ambushing him near his residence. I didn't take it seriously at that time until Mr. Huangfu disappeared... It was not easy to find him on my own. I thought of my empress. so……"

"You said you met the master in Qi State?" Ye Zhen looked at Shan Shi in surprise, "Do you know who captured my master?"

"If I knew, I would have told you a long time ago. It was because I couldn't find out and knew that the other party was extraordinary. I was afraid that Mr. Huangfu would be in danger and he was kind to me, so I boldly asked you to come here." Shan Shi said .

Ye Zhen took a deep breath. Huangfu Chen's matter was originally a dead end. They had no clues and had no way of knowing that he was taken away by the water. Now that Mr. Shan is here, maybe there will be clues. "Mr. Don’t you have any clue?”

Shanshi thought about it carefully, "I did see a few strangely dressed people near Mr. Huangfu's residence at that time."