After rebirth, she became the prince's favorite

This time, Li Hexiong showed no mercy at all and tortured Shen Yuying ruthlessly, doing whatever he could to vent his anger.

Shen Yuying did not feel any pleasure, only endless pain. However, she did not dare to anger the man on her body, for fear that she would cry out in pain and he would torture her even more severely.

Half an hour later, Li Hexiong had vented enough and left contentedly, putting on his clothes.

Shen Yuying's body was covered in bruises. Her chest, legs, and waist had deep pinch marks or bite marks, and the blood had dried up.

She was in so much pain that she couldn't get up, and tears of despair rolled down the corners of her eyes.

Li Hexiong, this beast, almost tortured her to death in bed. She made a note of this and she must make this scum die.

Bone-eating regret spread in her heart, and she covered herself with the quilt, crying uncontrollably.

She was wrong. She shouldn't have seduced this man. She should have let Yang Yufei marry this man.

If she hadn't wanted to live a life of wealth and glory so much and wanted to suppress Yang Yufei in every way, she would not have hooked up with Li Hexiong, and now it is Yang Yufei who is being tortured, not her.

It took Shen Yuying a long time to relax before the pain from the wounds on her body was not so severe. She got up with difficulty, took the medicine she carried with her, and applied it to the wound.

Another hour later, she left through the back door of the yard.

When turning a corner, she accidentally bumped into a warm embrace, her body lost its balance, and she was about to fall to the ground again.

The man quickly put his arm around her waist and steadied her, his eyes gentle and concerned, "Miss, are you okay?"

A face like that of a banished immortal came into her sight. Shen Yuying smelled the fresh scent on the man, her heart beating fast and she felt dizzy.

"Girl, what's wrong with you?"

Murong Sheng let her go and continued to ask worriedly, "Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you need me to call a doctor for you?"

Shen Yuying had never met such a gentle man. Compared with Li Hexiong's rudeness and cruelty towards her, her heart suddenly leaned towards the man in front of her.

"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine." Shen Yuying calmed down, "I was walking too fast just now, so I bumped into you, please forgive me."

"Girl, you are so beautiful, it's too dangerous for you to walk outside alone. What if you meet strangers? You should bring a few maids with you. If you encounter danger, your parents will be so sad."

Murong Sheng said to her sincerely.

Shen Yuying thought of the prince's brutal torture of her, and compared it with the man's casual concern for her. She felt so aggrieved that she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Even men she had never met felt sorry for her, but the man she loved treated her like a dog, coming when he wanted and sending away when he wanted. She had had enough of this kind of life and didn't want to be a crown princess anymore. She wanted Li Hexiong to die.

"Girl, what's wrong with you? Did you encounter something sad? Can I help you?"

Murong Sheng handed a snow-white handkerchief to her and said, "Wipe your tears first."

Shen Yuying took the handkerchief and said, "Thank you, sir."

She didn't want to marry the prince anymore. Even if they lived a life of luxury, the prince would beat her up if he was not pleased with her. She was fed up with this kind of life.

After wiping away her tears, she said shyly, "Excuse me, whose son are you? This handkerchief is dirty. I will return it to you after I wash it clean."

"I'm sorry, my family is not in the capital. I'm Murong Sheng, the prince of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. I came to the capital to celebrate my aunt's birthday."

Shen Yuying couldn't help but gasp, "Are you the heir of the Murong family? The one that guards the coast of the Great Zhou Kingdom to prevent pirates and Japanese pirates from invading?"

Murong Sheng's handsome face showed a hint of embarrassment, "It's the Murong family. My home is in Jinzhou, more than 2,000 miles away from the capital. It's not very convenient now. You can keep this handkerchief, girl."

"Girl, let me take you home. It's too dangerous for you to be alone like this."

"Then I'll trouble you, sir. My home is in an alley not far from here."

Shen Yuying's heart beat faster and her mind raced with excitement.

The family background of the Duke of Zhenguo is also prominent. They guard the southeastern coast of the Great Zhou Kingdom. Even the local salt merchants have to get the consent of the Duke of Zhenguo if they want to sell salt throughout the country.

Moreover, the emperor is far away, and in the southeastern coastal area, the Murong family is like a local tycoon, and their actual power is no less than that of the prince.

If that was the case, why should she waste her time living with a bad-tempered person who would beat her up at the slightest displeasure, and also endure the abuse, ridicule and contempt of those daughters of noble birth in the capital?

If the man in front of her liked her and was willing to marry her, she would not have wasted her time on the prince.

Her affectionate gaze fell on Murong Sheng, wanting to refuse but also to welcome him.

Murong Sheng responded to her polite smile and walked her directly to the entrance of the alley.

"Mr. Murong, where can I return the handkerchief to you?" Shen Yuying asked reluctantly. In such a short time, she was conquered by the gentle and tolerant temperament of this man.

"You're welcome, young lady. This is a brand new handkerchief. Just keep it."

"That won't work. If you take something from someone else, you must return it. Sir, please tell me the location. I will personally deliver it when I am free."

She wanted to get to know him better. If he could always be so gentle, tolerant, elegant, and willing to like her, then she would abandon Li Hexiong and choose Murong Sheng.

"I am living in Mingyue Villa now. Miss, you can ask the maid to send the handkerchief there to the housekeeper."

Murong Sheng smiled as bright as the spring breeze and the moon, "But I don't think it's necessary. If we are destined to meet in other occasions in the future, just give the girl to me then."

Shen Yuying was so dazzled by his smile that her heart felt numb, as if a deer was running around in her heart. She said in a voice so sweet that it could almost squeeze water out of it, "My name is Shen Yuying, and I'm the niece of the Marquis of Yongning."

"Thank you for sending me back today, I hope we can meet again in the future."

Shen Yuying forgot the pain of being tortured by Li Hexiong, and reluctantly parted with Li Hexiong and returned to her home.

The moment Murong Sheng turned around, his smile instantly faded, his eyes became gloomy, and he quickly left.

Half an hour later, he appeared in front of Yao Mingjin.

"Sir, the fish has been hooked."

Yao Mingjin was very satisfied with his efficiency. "Very good, get her to bed as soon as possible and give Li Hexiong a surprise."

In the Yongning Marquis' Mansion, Yang Yufei received an invitation from Li Yinhua, saying that she was frightened yesterday and invited her to go flying kites, outing and barbecue in a few days to relax.

As if she was afraid that she would refuse, Li Yinhua even asked the maid who delivered the invitation to explain to her, "Miss Yang, our princess said that she has also invited many noble daughters and famous ladies to go."

"The barbecue party will be held at the horse farm. If Miss Yang feels that flying kites and going for an outing are too boring, she can ride a horse to relieve her boredom. There is also a small hunting ground next to the horse farm, where rabbits, pheasants, and wild deer are raised freely. There are also fish in the river. If you want to hunt, you can also hunt some rabbit meat and pheasants to roast and eat."

"There are many kinds of flowers planted around the horse farm, roses, peonies, peonies, various orchids, and many wild flowers, colorful and beautiful. Miss, you must go and appreciate this paradise on earth."

Yang Yufei was moved by what he said, "Please tell the princess that I will go to the appointment. The princess's barbecue feast must be delicious. I am looking forward to it."

"Then I will look forward to Miss Yang attending the banquet. The princess will surely be very happy."

After the palace maid left, Yang Yufei's smile faded. She could feel Li Yinhua's kindness, and she also knew that the Tenth Princess would not harm her.

However, she was not sure whether the other noble daughters would harm her, especially Shen Yuying and Li Qingyun, who hated her to the core.