mesbooks Chapter 545: A soldier never tires of deceit
Chapter 545: A soldier never tires of deceit
Xiao Mengxi raised her hand and gave up the seat beside her to Shen Shuyi.
The handsome and well-behaved man immediately stepped aside and was quite obedient.
There was only a low table between Shen Shuyi and Xiao Mengxi, on which was placed a beautiful and exquisite mandarin duck jade pot, and several jade plates piled with colorful cakes and fruits.
Xiao Mengxi leaned on the couch and said with a smile: "Take a look. If you like any of them, just let me know."
If it were someone else, they would have been shocked by Xiao Mengxi's shocking words, but Shen Shuyi looked calm and looked at her seriously.
However, the men in the field were all wearing golden masks, and apart from the difference in body shape, there was really not much difference between them.
Looking at the man in the field, Shen Shuyi couldn't help but think of the prince of Daqian who had made outstanding military achievements and was wise and brave.
The Wolf King!
Some people say that the Wolf King's face is damaged, so he wears a mask all year round. Most masks are made of gold and silver, with intricate totems carved on them and inlaid with gems.
But they are all men, and although the figures of these men in front of them can be considered good, they lack some iron blood and masculinity, and their fair and delicate skin inexplicably has a greasy feeling.
It's really... not to her taste...
Shen Shuyi couldn't help but think seriously about what kind of man she would like.
In the previous life, she was deceived by Xiao Tingshan and thought that he was like her brother, kind-hearted, gentle as jade, and a true gentleman in the world.
What about this life?
The words "love" and "love" seem to be far apart, but if you have to choose, at least you should have the masculine spirit of generosity, or be as sharp as a sword unsheathed, or as steady and profound as black jade.
When Xiao Mengxi saw Shen Shuyi holding her cheek with her jade hands and looking at her seriously, she couldn't help but smile.
"If you are willing to marry Rui'er, as long as you can successfully give birth to a baby boy, I can understand many things. I think there will be no mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the world who are more compatible than you and me."
Xiao Mengxi thought she was somewhat moved.
After all, what girls are taught in this world are always the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Unfortunately, Xiao Mengxi is not willing to live like this.
She just wanted to be happy, and she wanted this happiness to last longer.
Life is short, so enjoy it while you can.
"The princess is very kind, but these people are not what Shuyi loves." Shen Shuyi refused in a calm voice.
"Oh?"
Shen Shuyi said: "Just like the princess, a puppet without a soul, no matter how exquisite and beautiful it is, you will feel tired of playing with it after a while."
Shen Shuyi's words made Xiao Mengxi silent.
Indeed, she could still find some fun in the beginning, but now she finds it more and more boring.
Xiao Mengxi asked again: "What do you want? The same as your sister? Power?"
Shen Shuyi did not deny: "Power does make people happy."
However, from a secular perspective, that doesn't seem to be something a woman should think about at night.
"Change to a new song." Xiao Mengxi waved her hand. After a while, the men in white clothes gathered in the main hall. As the drums sounded, they danced together and performed a war dance.
The drum beats were sonorous and powerful as the dance went on, which was quite novel.
"But you have to know that power has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages. As long as you are involved in this vortex, it will be difficult to become the eternal winner." Xiao Mengxi poured herself a glass of wine, and then poured one for Shen Shuyi.
Shen Shuyi looked at the glass of wine and didn't move.
Xiao Mengxi noticed her gaze and sneered, "I will not use the same trick a second time. Since you found out last time, I will not humiliate myself again this time."
Shen Shuyi still didn't move.
Seeing this, Xiao Mengxi sneered, picked up the wine cup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.
Shen Shuyi smiled but didn't expose it.
Power makes people happy, Xiao Mengxi knows it very well. However, no matter how arrogant and domineering she is, she is excluded from the center of power.
Unless she participates in the battle for the throne among the princes.
But she has no bargaining chips in her hand, and even if she joins rashly, no one will be grateful to her.
Shen Shuyi and Xiao Mengxi looked at each other for a long time, and Xiao Mengxi did talk to her a lot.
Later in the conversation, Shen Shuyi also had a few drinks.
Xiao Mengxi was still pouring wine for her. Shen Shuyi's cheeks flushed. She stretched out her hand to block the mandarin duck jade pot and declined: "I am not good at drinking. Please, my lady, be merciful."
While reaching out to block the mandarin duck jade pot, Shen Shuyi's thumb gently clicked the gold and pink jade ring on his ring finger in his sleeve.
A tiny white pill accidentally fell into Xiao Mengxi's wine cup.
Shen Shuyi looked normal, and seeing her refuse, Xiao Mengxi did not force her.
When it was completely dark, Shen Shuyi stood up and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your hospitality today. It's getting late now, and I should leave now."
Xiao Mengxi raised her eyebrows, curled the corners of her lips slightly, and glanced at Shen Shuyi.
"Does Princess Changning think she can leave?"
Shen Shuyi did not pretend not to know, but asked: "How long do you think you can keep Shuyi locked up?"
Xiao Mengxi looked at her quietly but didn't rush to speak.
"Before I came here, I sent someone to inform the Queen Mother that I will go to the palace to meet her tomorrow. If I fail to keep an appointment on time, the Queen Mother will definitely question me."
Hearing this, Xiao Mengxi smiled indifferently.
"Bihe, send a message to the Queen Mother and tell her that I want to keep Shen Shuyi in my house for a few days. After some time, I will go with her to pay my respects to her."
Shen Shuyi's eyes were deep as he stood in front of Xiao Mengxi, looking straight at her.
Seeing her expression, Xiao Mengxi finally smiled.
No matter how scheming Shen Shuyi is, in the face of absolute power, intelligence alone is useless.
"When does the princess plan to let me leave?" Shen Shuyi asked with a serious expression.
"Tomorrow you and Rui'er will go through the ceremony of marriage, and after that, I will allow you to return home for a few days. If you know what's good for you, I will send someone to bring you to the princess's mansion in a sedan chair carried by eight people. If you don't know what's good for you..."
"How?" Shen Shuyi asked.
"If you don't know what's good for you, even if you die quietly in the Princess's Mansion, I think no one will care."
Shen Shuyi smiled: "So, the princess is not going to let me leave today no matter what?"
Xiao Mengxi didn't answer her question, and said directly: "Bihe, take her to rest."
Shen Shuyi frowned and was about to speak when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart, like a spider web spreading out from his heart and spreading to every part of his body.
Xiao Mengxi raised the corners of her lips and glared at her coldly: "The county lady is careless. As the saying goes, all is fair in war. It seems she has her reasons."
"You..." Shen Shuyi's face turned pale.
Bihe quickly asked two maids to support her.
Xiao Mengxi stood up and looked down at Shen Shuyi: "Don't worry, County Lady, I will arrange for you to marry my son tomorrow. Once the marriage is completed, I will not treat you unfairly."
"As for now... you are poisoned. If you want to stay safe, you need to take the antidote once every seven days."
"My princess is so despicable! Do you think you can trap me in this way?" Shen Shuyi's eyes were hazy, with a hint of unwillingness in them.