“Digging a secret tunnel?”
Just one day later, news came from Du Yidao’s side.
Upon receiving this news, Shen Jing couldn’t help but feel a bit lost.
What was the Song family trying to do?
Out of nowhere, why were they digging a secret tunnel near their own cloth shop?
Could it be that the Song family wanted to dig a secret tunnel to transfer the goods from the cloth shop?
That would take forever!
Besides, if they were going to transfer goods, they wouldn't just transfer the goods from one cloth shop!
No!
That definitely wasn’t the purpose!
Shen Jing was suspicious and confirmed again with the messenger, “Are you sure it’s a secret tunnel?”
“Positive!”
The messenger replied, “They only work secretly at night. During the day, we found an opportunity to sneak into that room. The secret tunnel is hidden in the small room next to the cloth shop. A lot has already been dug, and it should be almost through to the inside of the cloth shop…”
“How big is the secret tunnel?”
Madam Su inquired.
The messenger replied again: “Not big, only enough for one person to crawl in and out.”
That small?
Shen Jing frowned.
What use would digging such a small secret tunnel into the cloth shop be?
“Alright, we understand. You can go back now!”
Su Yourong said, then took out a few pieces of broken silver and rewarded the messenger.
The messenger thanked her for the reward, took the silver, and left.
“This isn’t right!”
Madam Su frowned and looked at Shen Jing, “If you were a member of the Song family, what would you use a secret tunnel like that for?”
Shen Jing stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and replied, “Besides an emergency escape, I can’t think of any other use for it…”
Hmm?
Mid-sentence, Shen Jing suddenly stopped.
Emergency escape?
Could it be that the Song family wanted to play the trick of shedding their cicada shell with him?
This also felt a bit off!
If they really wanted to play the cicada shell trick, wouldn’t it be better to dig a secret tunnel in their own house?
Why run to the cloth shop to dig a secret tunnel?
Hearing Shen Jing mention “emergency escape,” Madam Su and Su Yourong also fell into thought.
Indeed!
Besides an emergency escape, they really couldn’t think of any other use for such a secret tunnel.
Su Yourong thought for a moment and then asked, “Could they have noticed that we’re secretly watching them and are deliberately making a move to divert our attention?”
“This…”
Shen Jing lowered his eyes in thought, “That’s possible, but the likelihood should be small!”
No matter how much the Song family tried to divert their attention, it wouldn’t have much meaning.
In the end, it would still come back to the matter of giving money.
But from the current situation they had, the Song family clearly had no intention of giving money!
The Song family definitely had another motive!
“It’s fine if we can’t figure it out for now. In any case, keeping an eye on that place certainly won’t be wrong!”
Madam Su gently shook her head, a strong look of amusement in her eyes, “I really want to see what the Song family is trying to do! In this situation, if they still have a way to turn the tide, I’d really have to look at them in a new light!”
In her opinion, when Shen Jing’s plan succeeded, the Song family’s defeat was already sealed.
Unless the Song family could find a backer even greater than the princess!
Shen Jing didn’t speak, he just kept thinking.
Vaguely, it seemed like he had grasped something.
But that thought just flashed by and disappeared, and when he tried to grasp it again, he couldn’t remember it at all.
Helpless, he could only switch perspectives with the Song family.
If he were in the Song family’s position now, without using any knowledge from his previous life, how would he break the situation?
…
In the afternoon, Song Lianxin sat alone in the flower hall, deep in thought.
After several days of preparation, they were almost ready.
At the earliest, tonight, at the latest, tomorrow night, they could begin to proceed with their plan step by step.
But as this time approached, Song Lianxin felt inexplicably restless.
She didn’t know what was wrong with her.
Perhaps she was worried about what would happen after taking refuge with the prince, or perhaps she was a little reluctant to leave the familiar Luochuan Prefecture.
Or perhaps, there was too much unwillingness in her heart.
She never dreamed that she would be forced to this point by Shen Jing, that good-for-nothing.
Just as Song Lianxin was lost in thought, Zhao Ying walked in, led by a servant.
Seeing Zhao Ying, Song Lianxin put on a feigned smile.
These past few days, Zhao Ying seemed particularly enthusiastic towards her.
If it were in the past, she would definitely be very happy.
But now she only wanted to get rid of Zhao Ying and attach herself to true power and influence.
Zhao Ying’s enthusiasm made her very disgusted, but she couldn’t show it for now and still had to humor him.
This feeling made her very uncomfortable.
After sending the servant away, Zhao Ying came to Song Lianxin with a beaming smile, “What are you thinking about?”
“Just thinking about some future matters.”
Song Lianxin replied casually, “Let’s go, let’s sit in my room.”
Servants would pass through this flower hall from time to time, so it wasn’t a place for talking.
Her words were exactly what Zhao Ying wanted to hear, and he immediately agreed.
Soon, the two arrived at Song Lianxin’s boudoir.
As soon as he entered the room, Zhao Ying embraced Song Lianxin, his hands roaming over her.
“What are you doing!”
Song Lianxin lightly patted Zhao Ying, chiding him, “Why are you acting like a starving ghost reincarnated!”
Zhao Ying chuckled, picked up Song Lianxin in his arms, and strode towards the large bed in the room, “We’re leaving tomorrow night. There won’t be any good opportunities for intimacy on the journey. If we don’t make the most of today, when will we?”
As Zhao Ying spoke, he began to eagerly strip Song Lianxin’s clothes, regardless of whether she was willing.
Song Lianxin initially wanted to push Zhao Ying away, but after a moment of hesitation, she let Zhao Ying have his way, asking in a low voice, “Are we definitely leaving tomorrow night?”
“Mm!”
Zhao Ying nodded lightly, no longer giving Song Lianxin a chance to speak, and kissed her red lips.
His father had told him all the plans!
He knew Song Lianxin wouldn’t live past tomorrow night.
Although he felt a bit reluctant, his father had explained the pros and cons to him in detail.
In this situation, only by completely eradicating the roots could they truly rest assured.
He was still very infatuated with Song Lianxin’s body!
Naturally, he had to enjoy it while Song Lianxin was still alive.
Soon, the heavy breathing of a man and a woman echoed in the room.
Even after surrendering, Zhao Ying did not let go of Song Lianxin’s soft body.
Zhao Ying’s large hand lightly caressed Song Lianxin’s delicate body, his heart secretly filled with regret.
What a wonderful body!
What a pity!
If it weren’t absolutely necessary, he really wouldn’t bear to watch Song Lianxin die.
Hmm, blame Shen Jing!
Song Lianxin’s face was flushed, and she let Zhao Ying’s large hand have its way, panting heavily as she asked, “Is everything arranged on your side?”
“Mm, everything is arranged!”
Zhao Ying nodded lightly, “My father told me to inform you all to go deliver food to your brother tomorrow at dusk. Write whatever you want to say on a note. Also, be sure to remind your brother to destroy the note immediately after reading it, and absolutely not to leave any evidence!”
“Okay, I understand!”
Song Lianxin nodded gently.
Feeling Zhao Ying’s caress, Song Lianxin secretly pondered whether to find a way to get rid of Zhao Ying before arriving at the prince’s place.
Zhao Ying was too infatuated with her body!
If he continued like this once they reached the prince’s place, he might become a stumbling block for her!