Shen Yun'an was right. Shen Xihe turned his head to look at him. His sunken eye sockets were dark blue and his haggard face looked as sharp as a knife in the flickering candlelight. The sword that had never been unsheathed was now sharp.
As if sensing Shen Xihe's gaze, Shen Yun'an looked back and forced a soothing smile at her.
Shen Xihe quickly lowered her head, feeling remorse and guilt.
After several generals discussed it, they decided to take turns to guard Shen Yueshan's spirit for one night. On the first night, Geng Liangcheng volunteered and no one competed with him.
"Bring another set of plain clothes." Xiao Huayong ordered Tian Yuan.
Tian Yuan went to do it immediately. Soon Tian Yuan brought plain clothes suitable for Xiao Huayong, helped Xiao Huayong put them on, and also covered him with linen.
"Your Highness, your action is not in accordance with etiquette." When Xiao Changfeng saw Xiao Huayong was about to kneel next to Shen Xihe, he hurriedly stopped him.
Xiao Huayong was the crown prince, and the King of the Northwest was his subject when he was alive. It was even more impossible for him to kneel before him after his death, let alone wear mourning clothes.
"There is no crown prince at the moment, only the son-in-law of the Shen family." Xiao Huayong knelt down straight, "As a son-in-law, it is only natural for me to wear mourning for my father-in-law."
Shen Yun'an couldn't help but glance at Xiao Huayong. He didn't know how the Crown Prince persuaded his father. Ever since his father went to Kyoto, he agreed to the Crown Prince's marriage with Youyou. His father had said in front of him more than once that the Crown Prince was extraordinary.
If he really treats Yoyo wholeheartedly, it will be Yoyo's blessing in this life.
Although it was not difficult for Father to be sure of how far the Crown Prince could go, Shen Yun'an had never seen Father's admiration for the Crown Prince before. At this moment, he was able to rush to the place when Youyou needed him the most, abandoning the dignity of the Crown Prince and only wearing mourning clothes for Father as a son-in-law. This alone was better than countless men in the world.
Shen Yun'an knelt until late at night, feeling sorry for Shen Xihe: "Yoyo, go and have a rest. Dad won't blame you."
Shen Xihe shook her head slightly, and she looked at Xiao Huayong. With Xiao Changfeng around, Xiao Huayong would cough a few times from time to time. Since Shen Xihe and Xiao Huayong were both here, Xiao Changfeng didn't dare to leave even if he didn't keep vigil. If anything happened to these two, he wouldn't have to go back to Kyoto.
Unable to get rid of Xiao Changfeng, Xiao Huayong had a very difficult time. Even Shen Yun'an could not help but persuade him twice, but Xiao Huayong still insisted. Finally, he could not hold on any longer and fainted, right in Shen Xihe's arms.
This immediately caused a panic, and Shen Xihe was sent by Shen Yun'an to look after Xiao Huayong.
Xiao Huayong was carried into Shen Xihe's room. After Shen Xihe sent everyone out, Xiao Huayong opened his eyes. His pupils, shining with silver light, were full of spirit. How could he look weak at all
Shen Xihe naturally knew that he was pretending. She sat beside him in silence. She knew that he fainted just so that she could stay and take care of him openly. After all, he was the crown prince, and if anything went wrong, it would be difficult to explain to the court. This way, she didn't have to go out and act and suffer.
"Why are you so sad?" Xiao Huayong asked, holding her in his arms.
"I feel guilty and don't know how to face my brother in the future..." Shen Xihe had never lied to Shen Yun'an in his life. This was the first time.
"This is the decision made by my father-in-law. Don't worry. As soon as the people sent by His Majesty enter the city tomorrow, I will kidnap my brother. He won't have to keep vigil, and I will tell him the whole story." Next, Shen Yun'an only needs to contact his confidants in secret and keep an eye on Geng Liangcheng's every move.