#37I kissed Shen Yulou willingly.
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Chapter 37 I kissed Shen Yulou willingly.
Qin Guiru stood at the door and listened for a while longer, finding it incredibly unbelievable.
It was widely acknowledged that Commander Li's martial arts were superb; saying Shen Yulou was stronger than him was pure nonsense.
How could Zheng Feifan also be involved in this matter?
She was also familiar with Zheng Feifan; his martial arts certainly couldn't compare to Commander Li's, but Zheng Feifan was tall and strong, possessing immense strength.
Among all the guards in the entire Imperial City, his physique was one of the most imposing.
The shield that Zheng Feifan couldn't break was actually pierced through by Shen Yulou with a single blow?
Qin Guiru walked in, and the Palace Maids immediately fell silent.
"Lord Qin."
Qin Guiru tried her best to show a benevolent gaze and said,
"Is what you just said true? Lord Shen broke the shield that Zheng Feifan couldn't break?"
Seeing that Lord Qin was also interested, the Palace Maids immediately started gossiping.
"Lord Qin, you don't know, but at first, all the civil and military officials thought Lord Shen knew some Seven Injuries Fist.
However, after the Envoy left, Lord Shen told everyone that he had secretly smeared vinegar inside the shield.
As soon as the concentrated vinegar touched the shield, it sizzled, and in no time, it was tattered and ruined.
So Lord Shen punched right through it, scaring the Envoy badly.
The Seven Injuries Fist manual that Lord Shen casually made up actually tricked the Envoy out of five hundred thousand taels of silver.
Lord Shen is truly an extraordinary person!"
After hearing the Palace Maid's words, Qin Guiru was astonished.
Shen Yulou was actually so clever?
Things that all the civil and military officials couldn't solve were easily handled by Shen Yulou.
Not only did he turn the tide and win the bet, but he also sold a non-existent boxing manual for five hundred thousand taels.
Was this still the Shen Yulou she knew?
Thinking back carefully, besides his sharp tongue, Shen Yulou seemed quite capable.
Compared to Shen Yulou, Zheng Feifan really seemed a bit lacking.
Before, she always thought Zheng Feifan was good; he was tall and strong, a handsome man, and they were childhood sweethearts, so marrying him in the future should lead to a good life.
However, ever since her argument with Zheng Feifan, Qin Guiru suddenly felt he wasn't so good after all.
He only looked good on the outside, but his temper was terrible; he would lose his temper at the slightest provocation.
His mind was also rigid; he didn't know how to adapt when encountering problems.
He never said anything pleasant when with Qin Guiru; instead, he often lectured Qin Guiru on feminine virtues.
He told her that after a woman gets married, she should not step outside her home.
Qin Guiru found these things very annoying, but out of politeness, she couldn't openly mock him, so she endured it.
Qin Guiru had almost forgotten these things, but after interacting with Shen Yulou these past few days, she found that Shen Yulou spoke very directly.
He would casually say things like he liked her, something Zheng Feifan had never said.
If not for the contention between her and Shen Yulou, she would actually quite enjoy listening to Shen Yulou speak.
Just then, a Palace Maid suddenly walked over and said,
"Lord Qin, Guard Zheng asked me to find you; he said he's waiting for you at the Gate of Heavenly Purity and has something urgent to tell you."
Qin Guiru frowned; she was currently angry and really didn't want to see Zheng Feifan.
But hearing her say that, what if it was something urgent?
After much thought, Qin Guiru still decided to go and see.
Arriving at the Gate of Heavenly Purity, Zheng Feifan stood there with a bitter expression.
Qin Guiru said,
"What do you want from me?"
Zheng Feifan said with a mournful face, "Gui Ru, I've been transferred outside the palace. It might be difficult to meet in the future. I'm now guarding the Imperial City gate."
Qin Guiru frowned, "Why?"
Working inside the palace was definitely better than outside; the monthly salary differed greatly.
And there were more benefits inside the palace; if a young master was in a good mood, there would be rewards.
Guarding the Imperial City gate was tiring and dangerous; unless a major mistake was made, how could there be such a job transfer?
Zheng Feifan stammered for a long time without giving a clear explanation.
Qin Guiru was a bit annoyed, "Are you going to tell me or not? If not, I'm leaving."
Zheng Feifan quickly said, "I'll tell you!"
It was about Shen Yulou's disrespect towards you last time. I was so angry that I went to His Majesty to seek justice and ask His Majesty to punish him.
But His Majesty not only ignored me but also scolded me..."
Qin Guiru's face flushed crimson, trembling with anger.
"Are you sick! My business, do you need to seek justice for me?
Lord Shen just took on the matter of the Princess of Yan State. You go impeach him at this time? Aren't you seeking death? Do you have any brains at all!"
Zheng Feifan's old face also turned red, "Gui Ru, I'm sorry, I didn't think. I just thought of him being disrespectful to you, and a fire burned in my heart, making me terribly uncomfortable."
Qin Guiru was utterly disappointed in him and said,
"Guard Zheng, let me make it clear to you: it wasn't Lord Shen disrespecting me; it was my own free will. Don't meddle in my affairs anymore!"
Zheng Feifan was struck as if by lightning, completely stunned.
"You... what did you say? You and he were willing? You willingly kissed him?"
Qin Guiru straightened her back and said, "That's right, I was willing. Are you satisfied now?"
Zheng Feifan was so angry that his fists clenched, making cracking sounds.
"Gui Ru! I'm going to tell Uncle Qin about this!"
Qin Guiru snorted, "Tell whoever you want. From now on, you and I have no relationship. Don't come looking for me again. Even if you do, I won't come to see you."
"Qin Guiru! Aren't you going too far! You and I were betrothed since birth; you were destined to be my woman. Now you're doing such things with another man; that is unchaste!"
Qin Guiru's face suddenly turned cold.
"Zheng Feifan, shut up! You and I have no relationship whatsoever, and there was no betrothal since birth. Don't talk nonsense!"
Qin Guiru was utterly disgusted with him at this moment. After speaking, she turned and walked directly into the Gate of Heavenly Purity.
Zheng Feifan, in his anger, punched the wall, a muffled thud echoing.
At this moment, all his anger transformed into hatred, hatred for Shen Yulou!
...After Shen Yulou and Tao Hong left the palace gate, they saw Li Hui, who was about to enter the palace.
"Commander Li."
"Lord Shen!"
Seeing Shen Yulou, Li Hui was somewhat pleasantly surprised.
"Lord Shen, I heard what happened in the palace. Lord Shen truly has excellent methods!"
Li Hui had also heard about Shen Yulou breaking the shield and selling the Seven Injuries Fist manual to the Wulin Kingdom Envoy for five hundred thousand taels.
He had known before that Shen Yulou was a remarkable person, but hearing this today, he only regretted not being in the imperial court to witness Shen Yulou's feat firsthand; it was truly a great pity.
Shen Yulou smiled, "Commander Li, you flatter me."
"Where is Lord Shen going?"
"To the Hu Family Brewery."
Li Hui's expression changed slightly. He lowered his voice and said,
"Does Lord Shen know that the Hu Family Brewery is the property of Consort Qing's elder brother?"
Li Hui had been with Shen Yulou when Wei Xingchen was interrogated that day, and he knew who the mastermind was.
Shen Yulou going to Consort Qing's territory now, wasn't that asking for death