Guide to Failing as a Full-Level Green Tea-Chapter 32 - A Mothers Smile
Before Xu Liangeng could react, Gu Zhi had swiftly raised the dagger and decisively cut her arm.
The pain brought her some clarity.
Blood quickly soaked her apricot-colored sleeve, staining it dark.
When Shen Roujia rushed in, she saw Gu Zhi looking near death.
“Are you all crazy? What did you do to her?”
Consort Shu, clutching her belly, shouted, “Are you all just standing there? Stop her!”
A few maids and eunuchs surrounded Shen Roujia. She pushed them away one by one, “Prince Chun! You can’t do this!”
Xu Liangeng still held Gu Zhi tightly by the shoulder. He sneered, “When did the Eastern Palace extend its hand into Morning Sun Palace?”
“Crown Princess, I advise you not to meddle and bring trouble upon yourself.”
Shen Roujia was restrained by the maids, “How dare you!”
The maids only dared to block her way, not daring to speak.
“What do I have to fear?”
Gu Zhi’s consciousness began to fade again, but she faintly heard Shen Roujia’s voice, “Shen Roujia…”
Gritting her teeth, Shen Roujia knew she had to stall for time. She rushed forward and grabbed a guard’s sword.
“Everyone stop!”
Xu Liangeng was momentarily stunned by her boldness.
Shen Roujia calmly placed the sword against her slender neck.
“If something happens to Gu Zhi, you might be able to cover it up, but what about me? If something happens to the Crown Princess in Morning Sun Palace, who can bear that responsibility?”
Shen Roujia’s small, slender figure blocked the doorway, the wind lightly lifting her skirt, making her look somewhat proud.
Xu Liangeng was taken aback for a second before bursting into laughter.
“You wouldn’t dare die. Would you really dare to die?”
Shen Roujia was pained by the brutality in his eyes.
She realized in that moment that true villains have no weaknesses.
While there’s no clear line between good and evil, those who stop at nothing to achieve their goals have already crossed that line.
He feared nothing; only when his deepest interests were threatened would he waver.
Gritting her teeth, Shen Roujia had no other option, shouting, “Gu Zhi! Gu Zhi, stay awake!”
Xu Liangeng, annoyed, waved for someone to restrain Shen Roujia again.
“Mother, I’ll take her to the back room first.”
Before Consort Shu could respond, a commotion sounded outside.
“What’s happening outside?”
Shen Roujia gasped and dropped the sword in relief, “Thank goodness, thank goodness…”
Xiao Sinian burst through the palace doors with a group of guards.
Consort Shu screamed, “Xiao Sinian, are you crazy? This is treason! Treason!”
Xiao Sinian’s expression was as cold as iron.
“I am here under royal orders to apprehend traitors. A guard reported that the criminals have infiltrated Morning Sun Palace. If you obstruct, it will be considered harboring criminals.”
Xu Liangeng glared at him in anger, but none of them could do anything to Xiao Sinian.
“Uncle, this is a false accusation.”
Xiao Sinian sneered, “We both know the truth. Why tear the facade?”
Shen Roujia’s gaze remained on Gu Zhi, whose blood still dripped from her fingers.
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“Prince Xiao, let me take Gu Zhi away first.”
Xiao Sinian’s eyes were like knives, glaring at the hand gripping Gu Zhi’s shoulder as if he wanted to skin and gut the offender.
Xu Liangeng shivered and released Gu Zhi.
Shen Roujia pushed the maids and eunuchs aside, “Move!”
She rushed forward to support Gu Zhi, “Gu Zhi, it’s me. It’s okay now.”
Xu Liangeng’s face was dark with anger, but seeing Xiao Sinian calmly cleaning his sword, he said nothing.
Shen Roujia helped Gu Zhi towards Xiao Sinian.
Xiao Sinian, looking at the delicate girl before him with new appreciation, softly said, “Thank you.”
Shen Roujia frowned slightly, “Thank me? I should thank you.”
She supported Gu Zhi, raising her chin slightly, “Let’s go. You handle the rest.”
Shen Roujia took the back paths to avoid attention, not even alerting Xiao Fu.
Gu Zhi was still in a daze, not expecting to be ambushed at such a time.
When she slowly woke up, she touched unfamiliar bedding and saw an unfamiliar room.
Startled, Gu Zhi sat up, pulling her injured arm.
Shen Roujia hurried over, “Oh no, I just changed your dressing.”
Gu Zhi’s voice was hoarse, “Are you okay?”
Shen Roujia blinked, “Looks like you don’t remember anything. I’m fine.”
Gu Zhi wanted to ask more, but Shen Roujia, feeling a bit sorry for her, said, “Do you have to be so harsh on yourself?”
Gu Zhi was stunned, glancing at the still-bleeding wound, “I couldn’t feel it then. It was the only way to stay conscious.”
Shen Roujia fumed, “Xu Liangeng is a vile person. Stay away from him.”
While Shen Roujia spoke indignantly on her behalf, Gu Zhi’s eyes softened, “Thank you.”
Shen Roujia waved her hand, “The person you should thank is waiting outside.”
Gu Zhi frowned, “Who?”
Hearing the voices, Xiao Sinian walked in. Gu Zhi was slightly shocked, “It’s you…”
Xiao Sinian sighed deeply, “If I hadn’t come, you would have been devoured already.”
Seeing the rare moment of the protagonists together, Shen Roujia smiled like a proud mother.
She quietly slipped out and even closed the door behind her.
Xiao Fu approached, her expression serious, “Your Highness, Bai Wei has slipped away.”
Shen Roujia’s smile faded, “Arrange for Gu Zhi to return before curfew. She and Xiao Sinian must avoid suspicion.”
Shen Roujia paused and added, “Say I kept her in the Eastern Palace for a chat.”
Xiao Fu nodded, “What about Bai Wei?”
Shen Roujia nodded, “His Highness isn’t back yet. Who can she report to?”
Xiao Fu suddenly realized, “Miss Rong!”
Shen Roujia finally smiled, “You’re smart for once.”
Xiao Fu scratched her head sheepishly, then remembered something else.
“By the way, Xiao Hei went missing earlier. I found him by the back wall, and he dug something out of the ground.”
Shen Roujia laughed, “Xiao Hei?”
Xiao Fu nodded firmly, “Yes, it was a bag of powder. I took a sample.”
She handed it to Shen Roujia, “This is it.”
Shen Roujia examined it, “You think Bai Wei hid this?”
Xiao Fu nodded uncertainly, “Yes.”
Just then, Xiao Hei trotted over, humming softly.
Shen Roujia scooped him up, smiling as she tapped his little nose with her finger, “Xiao Hei, you’ve done a great job this time, helping your sister Xiao Fu.”
