"So," Ning'er murmured, "just like Luo Miaoyun would definitely kill An'er, she would also kill me..."

Chu Huan's eyes, as calm as a deep pool, stared at her steadily: "Whether you like it or not, in their eyes, you are the only bloodline of Xinyuan Hou now."

"So, Ning'er," he said almost with a sigh, "you can't be soft-hearted."

She was silent for a long time, then said in amazement: "Soft-hearted? Why should I be soft-hearted?"

Luo Miaoyun's crime is unforgivable and she deserves to be put to death. She will never be soft-hearted towards her.

Chu Huan personally picked up the jade pendant on the edge of her skirt and whispered, "Did Luo Peng tell you that Shen Chongyan has divorced Luo Miaoyun?"

Ning'er nodded.

Chu Huan asked again: "Did he tell you that in addition to the divorce letter, Lord Shen also sent another letter directly to him?"

His tone was gentle and calm, yet contained a hint of indescribable weirdness.

Ning Er asked in surprise: "The Marquis sent a letter to my uncle?"

Chu Huan nodded: "Yes."

She asked hesitantly, "What did the letter say?"

Chu Huan glanced at Ning Er, and hesitated for a rare moment: "Shen Chongyan, he wants to marry your mother..."

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Ning'er accidentally knocked over the copper incense burner on the table, and instantly, the air was filled with a rich fragrance.

But she seemed unaware and said in shock: "What did you say?!"

Ning'er couldn't believe her ears: "Is he crazy?" She stumbled to the couch.

Chu Huan hurriedly followed her down to the bed, fearing that she would hurt herself in a moment of distraction. Ning Er pulled at his sleeve in disbelief, repeatedly asking, "Is this true?"

Chu Huan had no choice but to reach out and hold her, saying helplessly: "When have I ever lied to you?"

Ning'er couldn't stand it any longer: "My mother has been gone for almost seven years! Why did Shen Chongyan go crazy for no reason?"

In extreme shock, she even blurted out the name of Xinyuan Hou.

"Wait!" She grabbed Chu Huan and asked in fear, "Luo Peng, he won't agree, will he?"

Chu Huan hurriedly comforted him, "How could he make a decision on such an important matter without consulting you?"

"Discuss? What is there to discuss?" Ning'er's face turned red and white, and she was obviously very angry. "I don't know where Lord Shen came up with such a ridiculous idea, but there is a difference between life and death, so please be kind and don't disturb my mother's peace!"

Chu Huan knew that Ning'er would be furious after hearing the news, but he didn't expect her to be so angry. He felt a little regretful: "It's my fault. I shouldn't have told you this."

Ning Er's eyes widened and she said angrily, "Why is it bad? I only blame you for telling me too late."

Chu Huan said: "I originally thought that since it is your family matter after all, when you meet Luo Peng, he might let you know."

Ning Er held the back of the chair angrily: "No wonder he suddenly asked me if I wanted to recognize Shen Chongyan. I was surprised when I heard it at that time, but it turns out there is such a reason behind it!"

As she spoke, her face turned ugly again: "Could it be that he really has this idea?"

Chu Huan shook his head after hearing this and said, "Luo Peng is a man who loves you and hates you... He is extremely biased and stubborn, far beyond the average person. He hates the Shen family so much that I'm afraid he doesn't have this intention. I think the reason why he didn't reject you outright is probably because of you."

Ning Er was startled: "Because of me?" Her tone softened unconsciously, "How did you get here?"

Chu Huan pulled her to sit by the window and whispered, "Luo Peng lost his mother when he was young, and his father when he was still young. He only depended on your mother for life. The love they shared is beyond words. He has no wife or children, and has lived a lonely life. You are his only blood relative in the world."

"If he is alone, what does it have to do with Shen Chongyan? I just have to think more about you."

Chu Huan saw her expression gradually calming down, and then he gently advised: "Although Luo Peng is willful and unrestrained, he is a scholar after all, and he can't forget the moral principles in his bones. Considering that you are a girl, you are different from men, and you have to find a father or brother to rely on. He knows the pain of having no parents to rely on, and seeing that Shen Chongyan is your biological father and treats you with great care, he can't help but think that if you recognize Shen Hou, then no matter what happens to him in the future, at least you will have a home..."

When Ning Er heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, and she asked hurriedly, "What do you mean by 'what will happen to him in the future'? Could it be that something has happened to my uncle?"

Her mind was spinning very fast, and she immediately thought of Luo Peng's trial. She couldn't help but pale her face: "Is it possible that Luo Jurui's matter involves him?"

Chu Huan hurriedly said, "His case has not been concluded yet, so he will be fine for the time being."

Ning Er said anxiously, "If there is no conclusion, it means that there may be a conviction; if there is nothing wrong now, there may be something wrong in the future, right?"

She held Chu Huan earnestly, wanting to defend her uncle: "He has his own difficulties." But she didn't know the inside story, and didn't know what Luo Peng had done for Luo Jurui, so she didn't dare to sacrifice public interest for personal gain. At the same time, she thought about whether her request for the Marquis to impose a heavy sentence on Luo would implicate Luo Peng, and she couldn't help but feel confused.

I could only ask anxiously: "What will happen to my uncle?"

Seeing her like this, Chu Huan felt a mixture of pity and love in his heart, and couldn't help but comfort her: "Ning'er, don't worry, don't worry. I'll take care of everything."

Ning Er said, "But if he really did something wrong, would you still ask you to bend the law for personal gain?"

Chu Huan smiled and shook his head: "It's not as serious as you think? If you don't trust him, can you trust me?"

Ning Er couldn't help but frown when she heard him say that. Her voice was soft and gentle: "But does this make His Majesty embarrassed?"

Chu Huan smiled slightly, his face as bright as gold and jade glowing with brilliance. He said softly, "Ning'er, do you think I'm a sage? Even if I am a sage, I still have human feelings and partiality. You haven't done anything heinous or done anything so small that I can still take the blame."

He thought to himself that saints are selfless, but even though he is the emperor, he cannot be a saint. Not to mention that Luo Peng's fault was ambiguous, even if he was really guilty, Ning'er would only give him a minor punishment as a warning.

Ning Er was relieved. She thought of Chu Huan's words and asked, "But will my uncle agree to Lord Shen's ridiculous idea just because of this?"

"Ning'er," Chu Huan suddenly called her and asked slowly, "Why did Shen Chongyan want to marry your mother after divorcing Luo Miaoyun?"

Ning'er frowned tightly. Without waiting for her response, she heard him say, "Rumors can penetrate cracks in walls. Many people now know your life story. You can hide it for a while, but not forever. Shen Chongyan wants to welcome your mother into the ancestral temple and worship her. This will allow you to return to the Shen family in a legitimate way..."

"In this way, even if there are rumors, you are no longer the pearl of Xinyuan Hou who was lost among the people when he was young, but the eldest daughter of the Shen family who is worthy of the name."

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