"If Empress Ning gives you a hard time, don't bother giving her face."

  Shen Youxia looked up at Zhu Yunyan in surprise, "Your meaning is that I can disregard you and do as I please?"

  Shen Youxia's mouth corners slightly curled up, and the doubt and ridicule on his face made Zhu Yunyan see it all.

  "With your identity, you can naturally do as you please in front of Ning Taifei."

  "She has nurtured you with kindness, and I have clashed with her. How will the world view you? Won't it greatly affect the things you've carefully planned for?"

  Shen Youxia was telling the truth. Zhu Yunyan wanted to ascend to the supreme position, and having a good reputation was very important. If his own queen and the empress dowager who raised him had conflicts, no matter what the truth was, it was certain that King Rui's household management was not strict.

  "You don't have to worry about me, Ning Taifei's good days are also coming to an end."

  Since it was discovered that Ning Taifei's handwriting was involved in the assassination, Zhu Yunyan no longer wanted to pretend to be friendly with her. As someone who would eventually have to be dealt with, there was no need to let her live any longer and increase variables for herself and those around her.

  But these words, Zhu Yunyan couldn't tell Shen Youxia, because he still couldn't be certain how Shen Youxia would view his decision. In the past, Shen Youxia would have definitely given her full support to each and every one of his decisions, regardless of whether she agreed with them or not.

  The current Shen Youxia is no longer measurable by Zhu Yunyan's past experiences.

  Since realizing that the Shenyi Xia in front of him was completely different from the original one, Zhu Yunyan has been in a state of conflict and suspicion. He wants to know why Shenyi Xia became like this now, but at the same time, he can't help but admit that he is attracted to this new Shenyi Xia who no longer puts himself in her heart. He doesn't know what he really wants.

  "The news obtained from the Dingguo Marquis's residence indicates that this assassination has Ning Taifei's handwriting behind it. What do you think?"

  Zhu Yunyan, who was contemplating whether to tell Shen Youxia about the matter, suddenly heard Shen Youxia bring it up herself, and her heart skipped a beat! Look, nowadays Shen Youxia always brings endless surprises.

  "It was indeed arranged by Ning Taifei, her purpose was to drag me down, and I'm sorry that you were unexpectedly hurt."

  It's rare to hear Zhu Yunyan apologize on his own initiative, Shen Youxia smiled happily, "No harm done, I've calculated you so many times before, this time it's just me paying back the debt."

  Shen Youxia spoke casually and admitted to his past actions without hesitation, such a frank attitude made Zhu Yunyuan feel uncomfortable.

  "Do you like Xu Huai Min?"

  Since realizing Shen Yuxia's change, Zhu Yunyan has been thinking about this issue all the time. He thought he could think clearly and investigate thoroughly.

  However, in fact, no matter what kind of survey results are placed in front of him, as long as it's not said by Shen Youxia himself, he has no way of believing it.

  Shen Youxia was surprised for a moment, but quickly returned to normal, however, her fleeting expression change was still caught by Zhu Yunyan.

  "Your Majesty, are you trying to put a 'red apricot over the wall' hat on your own wise queen? If so, it's likely to harm Your Majesty's reputation as well."

  It's no wonder Shen Yuxia didn't have a good tone when speaking, whoever faces Zhu Yunyan's questioning like this wouldn't be in a good mood.

  Zhu Yunyan knew that what he said was unpleasant to hear, and Shen Youxia getting angry was also expected. However, he didn't stop the conversation just because Shen Youxia got angry, but instead continued saying: