"I never thought of becoming a prince."

"what?"

Baili Lin was very surprised. In Baili Lin's opinion, wasn't everything Shen Siyan did just to win the emperor's approval?

Shen Siyan smiled slightly: "If you want to fight, then you can go for it."

Baili Lin was speechless for a moment. He was once the crown prince, but was deposed for making a mistake. Now he has returned to the palace in an awkward position. However, he did not come back to regain the throne, but for power and to avenge Xueying.

Seeing Shen Siyan was about to leave again, Baili Lin stopped him again: "Wait, do you really not want to be the crown prince? If you have this wish, I can help you."

Shen Siyan did not respond, but just strode away.

Baili Lin shouted from behind: "Shen Siyan!"

Soon after, the emperor ordered the execution of all remaining rebels, and those who rebelled would be put to death.

However, considering that the other members of the Shen family were unaware of the rebellion and that the rebellion was committed by Mrs. Shen alone, the rest of the Shen family was pardoned.

Mrs. Shen was imprisoned in prison. She cursed Shen Siyan hysterically and regretted not being more ruthless towards him. The jailers were tired of her shouting and threatened to cut off her tongue.

Another jailer sighed and said, "Let her curse. The execution will be tomorrow and she won't be able to curse anymore."

Hearing this, Madam Shen was stunned: "I am going to be beheaded?"

"The Emperor has ordered that all of you will be executed tomorrow at noon."

"I don't want to die! I'm not ready yet!" Mrs. Shen screamed in horror and grabbed the iron railing frantically.

"Feng'er, I haven't seen Feng'er yet." Thinking of her missing son Shen Feng, she was anxious and her eyes were filled with tears.

"My Feng'er! I want to see him!"

Madam Shen's eyes were red and swollen, and she screamed at the top of her lungs, as if she had lost all her sanity. The jailers were frightened by her madness and involuntarily stepped back a few steps.

The jailer was about to explode, but was stopped by his companion: "Don't worry about her, she must have heard the news of the upcoming execution and was frightened."

The two jailers turned and left, leaving Mrs. Shen crying alone in the cell.

The next day, Mrs. Shen was put on a prison van and taken to the execution ground. In the prison van, she had a dazed look in her eyes and her voice was hoarse. She could only call out softly, "Feng'er, Feng'er!"

When the team arrived at the execution platform, Mrs. Shen stared at the ground with her head down, her cracked lips whispering constantly. With a command, the executioner prepared to carry out the order.

Just as the blade was about to fall, Madam Shen seemed to sense something and looked up at the crowd. Her eyes were fixed on a figure standing in the distance - that was her son Shen Feng.

"Feng'er." She whispered softly, her eyes filled with tears.

Shen Feng's figure gradually became clear, and his eyes were full of pain.

Mrs. Shen's heart suddenly tightened, and tears welled up in her eyes. At this moment, the hatred seemed to have disappeared, and only the concern for her son remained in her eyes.

She thought of the unfinished business: she had not seen her son get married and start a family, and she had not found a miracle doctor to cure her son's illness.

There were still many wishes that had not been fulfilled. Memories came flooding back like a tide, the gentleness of the master, the warmth of the Shen Mansion, this was once her home, carrying everything she loved deeply.

Mrs. Shen burst into tears and was filled with regret. At this last moment, she deeply felt her attachment and love for the Shen family. However, it was too late.

The knife flashed, blood splattered everywhere. Shen Feng closed his eyes, his face pale, tears sliding down his cheeks.

He had already left the capital, but when he heard the news that his mother was going to be executed, he hurried back just to see her for the last time.

At that moment, his mother must have seen him. Shen Feng felt dizzy, had difficulty breathing, and almost fainted.

A hand held his arm tightly, and when he turned his head, he saw an unexpected person.

"Si Yan, you are here too." Shen Feng said in a low voice.

Shen Siyan didn't say anything, but just supported him silently.

Shen Feng's hands trembled slightly. After steadying himself, he said, "I want to see my mother off for the last time."

"I understand." Shen Siyan responded and arranged for someone to bring back Mrs. Shen's body.

The Shen family did not hold a grand funeral for Mrs. Shen, but buried her in a low-key and simple manner.

Shen Feng stood in front of his mother's new grave, staring at the tombstone in silence for a long time. His figure seemed even thinner than usual.

Not far away, Shen Siyan accompanied quietly, feeling heavy and complicated.

Finally, Shen Feng broke the silence: "Si Yan, I don't blame you. If I were you, I would make the same choice in the same situation."

"Right and wrong will be judged by the public."

"Brother!" Shen Siyan looked at his brother and wanted to comfort him, but he swallowed the words back when they reached his lips.

"This matter is entirely my mother's personal behavior. The emperor has decided not to pursue the responsibility considering the integrity of the Shen family."

"Brother, I'm sorry for you. Can you please come home with me?" Shen Siyan responded in a low voice with a hint of pleading in his eyes.

Shen Feng turned around and gave his brother a faint smile:

"Si Yan, you don't owe me anything. Even if you did, you have already paid it back. Now, it is me who is sorry for you. I failed to stop my mother and almost brought disaster to the Shen family."

Shen Feng's words were sincere and profound. There was no resentment in his eyes, only understanding and comfort.

"Si Yan, you have grown up. From now on, you can do what you want and don't have to worry about me. I will protect the Shen family, complete my father's unfinished wish, and ensure that it is indestructible."

A breeze blew by, as if taking away the burden in Shen Siyan's heart.

At this moment, he felt unprecedented relief, as if a heavy stone in his heart had finally fallen. Although he exposed the traitor in this life, fortunately, the Shen family was safe and sound, and his eldest brother did not hold a grudge against him.

At this time, heavy rain suddenly fell over the capital city. The rain was pouring down, as if to wash away the sin and bloodstains on the earth.

Ye Yunzi stood under the eaves, reaching out to catch the cold raindrops. She had been waiting here for a long time, and had not left since the dawn.

"Miss! Good news!"

The little maid ran over in a hurry, ignoring her soaked body, and reported breathlessly: "The Shen family is safe and sound, and the guards have all evacuated!"

Hearing this news, Ye Yunzi smiled with relief, and her heart finally settled down. What she was most worried about was that the rebellion would implicate the entire Shen family.

Fortunately, this time was different from the previous life. The Shen family was saved and Si Yan’s efforts were not in vain.

Yu Shu said happily: "That's good, Miss can rest assured." She smiled very happily.

Ye Yunzi nodded slightly and was about to move, but her legs and feet were numb from standing for too long and her body swayed slightly.

Seeing this, Yu Shu wanted to go forward to support her, but when she saw her wet dress, she was afraid of dirtying the young lady's clothes, so she hesitated and did not dare to act.

Ye Yunzi smiled gently, used her handkerchief to wipe the rain off Yu Shu's face, and said softly:

"Your clothes are all wet. Go change into new ones. Ask the kitchen to make some ginger soup. Don't catch a cold."

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