After being reborn with my scumbag ex-husband, I became his sister-in-law.

Chapter 313 Preparing a Surprise

The man stared intently at Song Xizhi's barbed words, his Adam's apple bobbing, and a strange smile inexplicably appeared on his lips.

Before he could speak, Song Xizhi suddenly said in a cold voice, "Never mind, today's events are indeed related to you."

The man suppressed his smile and adopted a listening posture.

She pondered for a moment, then began her story with the assassination attempt the previous night: "Last night I encountered an assassination attempt in the palace. Zeng Yaxian saved me. She said she wanted to cooperate with me and wanted Zhao Qingshu dead..."

Song Xizhi recounted the whole story in detail.

Listening to Song Xizhi's story, the man's expression was solemn, but he was not surprised.

Looking at his expression, Song Xizhi knew that the attendant who had been with her last night must have already told him what had happened.

He Jingyan is capable of considering everything comprehensively, and she is like a transparent person in front of him.

It is one-way transparent.

Song Xizhi frowned slightly as he thought about it, but he could only continue recounting what had happened that day.

"...Zhao Qingshu harbored resentment and plotted to usurp the throne, while Zeng Yaxian's only thought was to perish together with him..."

Her voice was calm and emotionless, unlike the passionate and animated way they used to talk during their deductions.

He Jingyan simply nodded after hearing the last part and reassured Song Xizhi, "I understand. You don't need to worry too much. Everything will be fine."

"However, if you are going out, you must take guards with you. Do not take Siqin out alone."

Song Xizhi nodded. Although they were all He Jingyan's people, she wouldn't risk her life just because she was dissatisfied.

“I have already spoken to Zeng Yaxian and confirmed that she is trustworthy. However, if we can really find that ledger and wipe out the remaining evil forces of the Great Qian Dynasty… I also have a request.”

"I hope you will say yes."

Hearing her request, He Jingyan slightly raised his eyebrows, lifted his eyelids, and even leaned forward: "You mean yesterday..."

Before he could finish speaking, Song Xizhi said, "Although Siqin is your person, I still hope that after our divorce, Siqin can stay with me."

The man stiffened slightly, and after a moment he said, "Siqin has always been yours."

Upon hearing this, Song Xizhi was overjoyed and took out a jade pendant from his sleeve, placing it on the square table between the two of them.

“Your jade pendant was once kept by me, and I managed it for you, which earned me quite a bit of money. Now that we have made our decision, I will return the jade pendant to you.”

The man lowered his eyes even further, and after a moment, his low voice could be heard: "These things do not belong to the Marquis of Anding's mansion. Since I gave them to you before, they are yours."

Song Xizhi shook his head: "Actually, I don't lack anything, and I don't want anything."

The reason she wanted to get the jade pendant from He Jingyan in the past was not because she coveted the money, but because she thought he was the husband she would spend the rest of her life with.

The man didn't know how long he had been silent, or when Song Xizhi continued to push the jade pendant forward from behind, he finally came back to his senses.

He slowly reached out and took back the jade pendant, then looked up at Song Xizhi and said, "Go to bed early tonight."

Song Xizhi lowered her eyes, making it impossible to see the expression in them: "Are you going out tonight?"

The man's Adam's apple bobbed, and he nodded again: "No need to wait for me."

After saying this, he seemed to be waiting for Song Xizhi to continue.

But Song Xizhi said nothing. He simply got up from the couch and went into the inner bedroom.

He Jingyan stood there for a moment, gripping the cold jade pendant in his hand, before turning and leaving again.

As expected, the next day at court, Emperor Guangqi proposed demoting Prince Yu to a county prince, which was met with unanimous opposition from the court officials.

It's unclear who spoke first, but what followed was a chaotic mess, with officials kneeling and begging the emperor to reconsider.

Even the demotion of Consort Liang to Noble Lady and the removal of Princess Jingyue from her status as a commoner were met with resistance from everyone.

Emperor Guangqi sneered in anger, clutching his chest and nearly fainting.

After the court session, he immediately issued an imperial edict, demoting both Consort Liang and Princess Jingyue.

Although Prince Yu was not dismissed, he was stripped of all his posts and placed under house arrest in Prince Yu's residence. The Dali Temple, together with the Jingzhao Prefecture, was ordered to thoroughly investigate the assassination attempt on Prince Ning in his palace.

The emperor's implication was that he suspected Prince Yu was behind the assassination of Prince Ning. Anyone with eyes could see that Prince Yu was unpopular and that the capital was about to change.

After the news spread, Zhao Qingshu went berserk and smashed several sets of expensive teacups in the mansion.

Zeng Yaxian stood to the side, noticing his gloomy face, and obediently brought him a cup of tea, asking in a low voice:

"My lord, Prince Yu has completely lost His Majesty's favor, and Prince Xiu, supported by Song Xizhi, has gained power. What should we do now?"

Zeng Yaxian looked so anxious she was about to cry; her expression didn't seem like an act.

Zhao Qingshu's chest heaved twice more, his anger rising.

Yesterday, he originally went to assassinate Song Xizhi, but he ran into Prince Ning's men and caused Prince Yu to be suspected.

All plans now need to be accelerated.

However, thinking of his plan, he slowly sat down on the edge of the bed and smiled confidently: "The emperor's preference?"

"That dog emperor is about to die, who wants his favor?"

Zhao Qingshu's eyes darkened, and he let out a soft sigh: "Yaxian, you don't need to worry too much. As long as it succeeds, you will get your revenge. Then you can send that bitch Song Xizhi to a brothel and make her wish she were dead..."

"I suppose no one in the capital has ever tasted the life of a judge in the Imperial Medical Academy, and her pretty face... who knows how many people might like it!"

He spoke in a melodious tone, and his chest gradually felt hot.

I've been busy with the palace's birthday banquet lately and haven't seen Zhao Qianlan for a long time. I just feel listless.

As long as Zhao Qianlan's face is replaced with Song Xizhi's, and she sees her begging for mercy in front of him, Zhao Qingshu feels a sense of relief.

Just as Zhao Qingshu was thinking confidently, he heard Zeng Yaxian's curious voice beside him: "Husband, what are you planning to do?"

Zhao Qingshu suddenly smiled knowingly: "Do you want to know?"

Zeng Yaxian nodded.

He then curled his lips into a cryptic smile, took Zeng Yaxian's hand, walked up to her, and once again spread his legs towards her:

"Kneel down, and I'll tell you once you've done it."

Zeng Yaxian's face turned pale. Looking at the porcelain shards scattered on the ground and Zhao Qingshu's meaningful smile, her whole body stiffened.

But Zhao Qingshu simply patted her bottom, a contented look on his face: "Hmm? Don't you want revenge?"

“That bitch Song Xizhi killed your Hei Yin, and I hate her so much that I can’t sleep at night. We are husband and wife, and I really want to avenge you…”

Zeng Yaxian closed her eyes and knelt down.

The stinging pain in my knees was nothing compared to the humiliation I felt.

But Zhao Qingshu seemed to have discovered something interesting. He suddenly pressed Zeng Yaxian's head down, making her turn her head to look at something on the wall.

"Take down that suit of armor from the wall, put it on, and then serve me."

Zeng Yaxian stared blankly at the armor on the wall, her lips turning pale: "That was my mother's keepsake."

Zhao Qingshu nodded matter-of-factly: "Wouldn't that be even more interesting?"

Zeng Yaxian stood up blankly, and saw that both of her knees were soaked in blood and turned red.

……

After the matter was over, a servant hurriedly reported from outside that there was something important.

Zhao Qingshu patted her head and told her to get up. As she got up, she put on her pants, and then smiled and said, "Alright, your husband is going to avenge you."

"You've been so obedient today. In a few days, I'll give you a surprise."

Zeng Yaxian stared at him intently, then suddenly said, "Husband, I'm willing to do anything for you, as long as those people pay the price."

"If there's anything you're not satisfied with, I can learn it... but, may I hear your heartbeat?"

Zhao Qingshu generously hugged her head, in a good mood, and left in a hurry.

Watching the man's figure disappear into the distance, Zeng Yaxian gripped the things in her hands tightly.

Looking at the mess on the floor, her broken voice rang out, as if she were muttering to herself:

"I...will also give you a surprise..."