frightfiction Chapter 1096 He wants to prove to his father that he is not an ordinary person
Chapter 1096 He wants to prove to his father that he is not an ordinary person
Fuqiu immediately bowed and responded: "Yes, Madam."
Handan's face showed an expression of "as expected".
She knew that the Queen would never really ignore any potential risk, no matter how insignificant it seemed.
Shen Zhinian turned her gaze back to the clear and high autumn sky outside the window. The sun shone on her gorgeous palace dress, and the pearls and jade reflected the dazzling light.
Shen Nanqiao... is just a tiny speck of dust, just blow it away.
But she would not tolerate even a speck of dust, which would be an eyesore in places where it shouldn't be. Checking it out was just a precautionary measure to keep things quiet.
Her real focus should be on the bigger chess game!
……
In Lin Xiu’s study.
The flickering candlelight illuminated his handsome yet slightly pale profile.
In his hand, he held the box that he had just sent his confidant to retrieve from a secret channel. His fingertips deftly opened the lock and pulled out the letter inside.
Shen Nanqiao's handwriting came into view, carrying with it a strong hatred and a desperate dependence.
Every word was an accusation of Shen Zhinian's false magnanimity and his disregard for her, and of the heart-wrenching humiliation that Shen Maoxue's strictness made her respect Shen Zhinian.
Finally, it is a humble entrustment of one's body, mind, and life to him.
The corners of Lin Xiu's lips slowly curled up into a determined smile: "Very good..."
His voice was particularly clear in the silent study. His fingertips unconsciously stroked Shen Nanqiao's name on the letter paper, as if stroking a chess piece that would play a key role: "Everything is going as expected."
Shen Nanqiao's hatred for Concubine Chen was like a poisonous vine, taking deep roots and entwining into his bones!
This is exactly what he wants.
This overwhelming hatred will become the sharpest weapon to stab Shen Zhinian!
As long as Shen Nanqiao gets closer to Concubine Chen step by step and wins a little bit of laxity and trust from that vicious woman, his plan will be half successful!
Lin Xiu's gaze was cast towards the dark night outside the window, with deep sinisterness and unwillingness surging in his eyes.
Concubine Chen!
This name burned into his heart like a red-hot iron.
Ever since she entered the palace and gained favor, his family has been restricted in every way.
My father was repeatedly targeted in the court, and many of the benefits that were originally within his grasp were cut off. The family's reputation was in a downward trend.
Even his father, who was always shrewd and scheming, seemed helpless in the face of Concubine Chen's relentless pressure.
This is simply a shame!
"Shen Zhinian..."
Lin Xiu almost squeezed out the name from between his teeth, his knuckles turning white from the force: "For the humiliation and obstacles you have brought upon my family, I will make you pay back a hundredfold!"
"When you fall from the clouds and are shattered to pieces, your father will understand who is the one who can truly revive the family!"
He wanted to prove to his father that he was definitely not an ordinary person!
The fire of revenge in his heart made Lin Xiu subconsciously clench his fists, and then he coughed softly because he had not yet recovered from the cold.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging blood, and the calculating light in his eyes became brighter.
Shen Nanqiao, this chess piece, has been successfully used by him. But it still needs to be maintained to maximize its effectiveness.
We can't let her lose heart in fighting alone, or let other complications arise.
It seems I have to find time to go to Lu Mansion.
This will make her more devoted.
Sweet words and the promise of staying together forever in the future are the most effective weapons to deal with women like Shen Nanqiao who are immersed in romantic fantasies!
Just as Lin Xiu was immersed in his planning, there was a light knock on the study door.
"Husband?"
It was Lin Wan's gentle voice.
Lin Xiu's eyes flashed, and he quickly stuffed the letter back into the box and hid it in the secret compartment at the bottom of the desk.
When he raised his head, his face was already filled with a gentleness that was a bit sick: "Come in, Wan Niang."
The door was pushed open and Lin Wan walked in with a bowl of steaming medicine.
She was wearing a casual pink jacket and skirt today, without any makeup, and there was obvious worry between her eyebrows.
The warm yellow candlelight reflected on her gentle profile, making her look particularly soft.
"Husband, it's time to take your medicine."
Lin Wan gently placed the medicine bowl on the desk, avoiding the spread-out official documents, and said softly, "Are you feeling better today? A cold is very debilitating, my husband, please take care of yourself."
As she said this, she stretched out her hand and naturally wanted to touch Lin Xiu's forehead, her movements full of concern.
Looking at the pure worry and tenderness in his wife's eyes, Lin Xiu's eyes flashed with complexity...
Wanniang treated him consistently, gently, considerately and without reservation.
But he... for his shady plan, in order to prove himself to his father, he took advantage of another woman's feelings and even hurt himself to deceive her.
A flash of guilt flashed across Lin Xiu's eyes, so fast that it was almost impossible to capture.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Wan."
Lin Xiu's voice was hoarse from his illness. He slightly turned his head to avoid Lin Wan's outstretched hand, and took up the medicine bowl to cover up the unnaturalness: "I feel better after drinking the medicine, but I'm still a little weak. It's nothing serious."
The bitter medicine burned his throat as it entered his mouth, and it also seemed to burn the slight sense of guilt in his heart.
Lin Xiu closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there was a determination in his eyes.
For the sake of his family, to prove himself to his father, and to overthrow the powerful Concubine Chen, he must go on!
Shen Nanqiao is the most critical part of his plan, and he cannot give up.
As for Wan Niang...
Lin Xiu's eyes fell on his wife's gentle eyebrows.
She was his first wife, his legal wife. No matter what happened outside, this would never change.
When he succeeds, he will double compensate her for her grievances. She will be his only and forever honorable wife!
"Don't worry, Miss Wan."
Lin Xiu put down the medicine bowl and gave Lin Wan a soothing smile, with a pale look of sickness: "I will get better soon and won't let you worry too long."
Lin Wan watched him drink the medicine, and finally a relieved smile appeared on her face. She said softly, "That's good."
"It's late at night. My husband should take the medicine and go to bed early. Don't bother reading these documents anymore."
Lin Xiu said in a gentle voice: "Okay, listen to Wan Niang."
His eyes involuntarily swept across the secret compartment under the desk that hid the secret.
The trip to the Lu Mansion must be arranged as soon as possible. Only after pacifying Shen Nanqiao can he continue to play chess.
Lin Wan responded with a gentle and appropriate smile, and considerately gathered the slightly open robe on Lin Xiu's shoulders. Her fingertips touched his slightly thin shoulders under the fabric, and her movements were gentle.
She bowed slightly, her posture impeccable: "Then I will take my leave first, my husband, please rest early."
"Well, Wanniang should also rest early."
Lin Xiu watched her go.
Lin Wan picked up the empty medicine bowl, turned around, walked out of the study steadily, and closed the door gently.
The door hinge turned with a slight creaking sound, as if separating the inside and outside into two different worlds.