By all accounts, Shen Yinning is already a married woman, and Yan Zheming should not be so bold as to summon her to accompany him.
Yet everyone recalled the incident years ago when Shen Xingye killed Yan Zheming's younger brother on the battlefield, and at once they understood the reason behind his request—
He did not truly wish for Shen Yinning to accompany him; he sought revenge for his brother.
The crowd turned their gazes upon Shen Yinning, their eyes filled with sympathy and pity.
Shen Xinghan tugged at the corners of his lips.
Consumed by hatred, it wasn't until he left the Imperial Prison that he suddenly remembered the longstanding feud between Yan Zheming and Shen Xingye. Thus, even if Shen Yinning left the Ministry of Justice alive, he felt no regret and merely looked forward to watching the drama unfold.
But—
Shen Xinghan's gaze fixed once more on Shen Yinning.
