Chapter 275 Sister Shen, you've come to see me!
Chapter 275 Sister Shen, you've come to see me!
"Ah Li, I miss you." Gu Chang'an closed his eyes, and just smelling Shen Li's scent calmed his heart a lot.
"Me too." Shen Li felt more sorry for him. He did things that required a lot of mental effort. He seemed unmoved, but he had thought about it countless times.
After spending a short time together, Gu Chang'an regained his gentle and mild demeanor, as if all his fatigue had been swept away by Shen Li. Whenever he saw A-Li, nothing seemed difficult.
During breakfast, Shen Li asked about Li Heng's situation.
“He did leave those things behind, and they’re in Zhou Qianqian’s hands. I’ll find a way to get them or destroy them,” Gu Chang’an told Shen Li truthfully.
"As expected." Shen Li's thoughts sank slightly, but she was mentally prepared for this and quickly voiced her thoughts.
“This plan is quite risky, but if it succeeds, it will be twice as effective with half the effort.” Gu Chang’an thought for a moment before saying, “Moreover, His Majesty must be thinking of summoning him to the palace, so why don’t we take the initiative to bring it up?”
"I feel much more at ease with my husband overseeing things. I was even thinking about whether to carry it out last night." Shen Li immediately relaxed when she heard his words and put some light dishes into Gu Chang'an's bowl: "Husband, please eat more."
"Okay." Gu Chang'an didn't have a good appetite, but he never refused Shen Li's offer to eat.
"Good husband." Shen Li couldn't help but praise him as he obediently nodded and ate, but then added, "However, you should also do what you can, so as not to hurt yourself."
Gu Chang'an nodded again.
Shen Li smiled gently, then suddenly thought of Li Heng and asked, "I forgot to ask, is he adjusting well in prison?"
"I guess... I'm not quite used to it yet." Gu Chang'an gave a slightly guilty smile.
He could talk nonsense in front of others without batting an eye, but he couldn't hide a single thought from Shen Li.
Seeing this, Shen Li laughed even harder. She understood; it must be quite tragic. She couldn't wait to go and see for herself.
"My husband is too tired, shall I massage your shoulders?" She turned her eyes and stood up.
"Cough..." Gu Chang'an almost choked on his own, then put down the bowl and waved his hand in pleading, "Ah Li, if you want to go, then go ahead."
Shen Li didn't expect such a strong reaction from him, so she asked, "Is my husband afraid that I'm too strong and will hurt you?"
Although she definitely has the power, she's not stupid and will naturally control it.
"No, no, how can I let A-Li do this kind of servant work? It's too inappropriate." Gu Chang'an practically begged Shen Li to sit back down.
Shen Li chuckled and said, "Even setting aside the duties of a wife, it is only right for lovers to take care of each other."
“I will take care of A-Li.” Gu Chang’an said, and actually brought over a cup of tea and served it to her: “If you want to go, we can go today.”
"Really?" Shen Li accepted it quite naturally.
Gu Chang'an looked at her with affection: "When have I ever lied to A-Li?"
“That makes sense.” Shen Li laughed.
Shen Li got into the carriage with Gu Chang'an. After arriving at the Dali Temple, Shen Li changed into a servant's clothes before being led by the warden to the iron cell where Li Heng was imprisoned.
Whether she was a former official or a woman in the inner palace, meeting the deposed crown prince in private would easily cause unnecessary trouble, so she disguised herself.
Upon arriving at the location and opening the cell door, Shen Li saw two jailers chatting idly. The iron cell was brightly lit by torches, and the entire place was clean and tidy, even smelling fresh, clearly indicating that the small windows were often opened for ventilation.
Shen Li thought about how clean water was scarce when she was in prison in her previous life, and she immediately felt resentful, so she gritted her teeth.
Gu Chang'an was still too kind.
"The magistrate has sent someone to question you. You two may leave now," the warden waved his hand.
The jailer didn't dare to look any longer and withdrew. The warden whispered, "Please knock on the door after you've finished asking your questions. I'll be waiting outside."
"Thank you for your trouble." Shen Li slowly raised her head.
Li Heng, who had been lying motionless on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the sound. As soon as he moved, the iron chains binding his hands and feet made a 'clattering' sound.
Shen Li stepped forward and found that Li Heng's clothes were very clean. There was also a booklet next to him, which contained recipes and medical records. He was being given good food and drink every day, and a doctor was even taking his pulse.
What's even more infuriating is that he didn't eat it, wasting food.
Wait a minute?
This is completely different from what she guessed yesterday.
This is not Gu Chang'an's style.
Just then, she heard a hoarse voice coming from inside the iron bars: "Sister Shen..."
Shen Li looked over and saw Li Heng, who seemed to have changed beyond recognition in just one day. His appearance could be described as withered and emaciated.
She blinked and then looked at the pulse diagnosis record in her hand.
Sure enough, this is Gu Chang'an's style.
“Sister Shen, you’ve come to see me… Could you give me a drink of water?” Li Heng’s eyes were full of pleading.
"Why do you think I'm not here to kick someone when they're down?" Shen Li put down the medical record and looked at Li Heng inside.
I felt a little relieved, but also a little regretful.
She should try to get Lin Wan'er to come too.
However, after taking a few more glances, she could draw a rough sketch. In order to reproduce the details, she looked very carefully.
"Why?" Li Heng looked bewildered. "I have never wronged you, why are you like this? I said that I would marry you once I got the throne, why don't you believe me?"
"I believe it, I believe it completely." If Shen Li weren't concerned about her image, she would have rolled her eyes.
"Sister Shen..."
"Stop pretending to be so sentimental, as if you've given so much. Even when we were together, it was always me who gave."
Shen Li interrupted him, saying, "I didn't come here to pity you, but to see how you ended up, so that I can get rid of my inner demons."
"Your journey has come to this point, while mine has just begun." Shen Li looked at the small skylight above, sunlight streaming in from outside, and felt a myriad of emotions.
Completely different from her previous life, she has embarked on a career in government, and she will dedicate herself to guiding countless women down this path so that they can take control of their own lives.
She and Gu Chang'an will live a good life together, living freely outside the imperial power, growing old hand in hand.
"I don't understand why you hate me? Is it because I made you marry Gu Chang'an?" Li Heng had never thought that Shen Li might be on the opposite side of him before Shen Li stabbed him in the back.
He still asked, unwilling to give up.
“This is the only good thing you’ve ever done.” Shen Li immediately corrected, “I’ve done so many things for you, so I’m thanking you for being my matchmaker. As for why I’m targeting you, it’s because I don’t want to be used by you anymore.”
"How could you love him? Don't you love me?" Li Heng gritted his teeth; he couldn't accept this reason.
Shen Li squinted: "Why don't you look in the mirror? If you looked at yourself even a little more, you wouldn't have asked that question."
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