Chapter 179 (1/2)
Chapter 8.23 – G.o.ddess of the Harem
Chen Shengbei’s trip to the Imperial Clan Court was naturally not as smooth as Yan Yunuo’s. Bai Pei had already been ordered by Su Wan that no men were allowed in.
Chen Shengbei, who was turned away, could only quietly stand outside the gate of the Imperial Clan Court, looking at the high walls of the courtyard in front of him——
Su Wan, why won’t you see me?
He anxiously left the Imperial Clan Court. When Chen Shengbei returned to the guard barracks, he saw Xu Bingyue – who had been waiting in his room for a long time.
“Big Brother Chen, did you go out?”
Seeing that Chen Shengbei’s expression was not good, Xu Bingyue couldn’t help but ask with concern.
“I… I went to the Imperial Clan Court.”
Chen Shengbei replied absent-mindedly. Hearing his words, Xu Bingyue immediately became nervous: “Big Brother Chen, then you… have you seen Sister Su Wan?”
Chen Shengbei shook his head, turned and sat on a wooden chair: “She refused to see me. Bingyue, do you think she doesn’t believe in me? In fact, I’ve always believed that she was innocent!”
“Big Brother Chen.”
Xu Bingyue’s eyes flickered at Chen Shengbei’s words and a very anxious look appeared on her face: “Big Brother Chen, maybe you have misunderstood Sister Su Wan. With an incident like that occurring, she might…not want to implicate you?”
“Yes!”
Chen Shengbei’s eyes brightened: “Bingyue, you must be right! Xiao Wan definitely didn’t want to implicate me. She is so kind. But now that she refuses to see me, how should I express my intentions?”
After frowning and hesitating for a moment, Chen Shengbei suddenly raised his head, looking brightly at Xu Bingyue: “Bingyue, help me go to the Imperial Clan Court to see Su Wan! If it was you, she would definitely meet you! How about you tell her my intentions, make her trust me and persuade her to see me?”
“This……”
Hearing Chen Shengbei’s request, Xu Bingyue’s little face showed hesitation: “Big Brother Chen, you don’t know this but elder sister Xiao Wan’s character is very stubborn and it’s hard to change the things she has decided on. I’m afraid that she won’t believe me if I go empty-handed, unless…..”
Xu Bingyue’s gaze fell on Chen Shengbei’s waist. There was a jade pendant hanging beside the sword he was wearing, which was the token of his engagement with Su Wan.
“Big Brother Chen, give me the engagement token between you and Sister Su Wan. I will show it to Sister Su Wan as proof. She should believe that you’re sincere!”
At this time Xu Bingyue was serious and sincere, so Chen Shengbei did not doubt her words at all. He just hesitated for a moment and his heart was conflicted: “Then, I’ll trouble you, Bingyue!”
Chen Shengbei took the jade pendant from his waist and solemnly placed it in Xu Bingyue’s palms.
When the jade pendant landed in her hands, Xu Bingyue was inwardly excited and nervous, but her face still showed a very solemn and serious look: “Brother Chen, don’t worry! I will definitely give this jade pendant to Sister Su Wan.”
Firmly clenching the jade pendant on the palm of her hand, Xu Bingyue’s eyes flashed with a cruel light——
How could Su Wan – a sinner – be worthy of the Chen family’s jade pendant?
This jade pendant will be hers. Sooner or later, it will be hers!
…….
The next day, in the Imperial Clan Court.
Xu Bingyue asked for leave with Liao Siyi early in the morning and took the token to leave the back palace and went to the Imperial Clan Court.
Su Wan had just gotten up. The days here were really comfortable. One couldn’t tell whether it was day or night in the cell. Last night, she was so bored that she played chess with Su Rui in the cell, and as she played, she lost track of time. If it weren’t for w.a.n.g Yi’s reminder, the two of them would probably have played until morning.
After Su Rui went to attend morning court, Su Wan did not eat breakfast, but took a comfortable rest. So when Xu Bingyue came in, Su Wan looked sleepy and listless.
“Sister Su Wan.”
Xu Bingyue handed some broken silver to the female supervisor who was keeping an eye on Su Wan. The woman immediately opened the cell door for her. Seeing that there were no scars on Su Wan’s body, Xu Bingyue narrowed her eyes, and when she raised her eyes again, both her eyes were already watery: “Sister, you have suffered during this period!”
The tears came so fast ah!
Blu: This had a somewhat sarcastic tone to it. Like, Wow, amazing, your tears came so fast!
Seeing Xu Bingyue’s superb acting skills, Su Wan had to follow up with her performance and showed a forced smile: “The case has not yet been trialed. My situation right now is still considered comfortable.”