Chapter 315: Chapter 258: Heartfelt Confessions

Ning Zhen’er secretly glanced at Xing Yuan, as if to say, "See? I wasn’t wrong, was I?"

Xing Yuan’s face was full of astonishment; he truly hadn’t expected that Shen Ruoxi would be able to reveal the secret within.

After all, this thing before them was so obscure that no one had been able to decipher it until now.

"I already know all the contents inside, but this matter is of great importance, so I will only discuss it with Zhen’er. Husband, please step outside with Young Master Bai for a moment," Shen Ruoxi said in a low voice.

However, Xing Yuan stood in place without moving, his expression clear; evidently, he did not trust Shen Ruoxi, fearing she might harm Ning Zhen’er.

Ning Zhen’er smiled slightly, "You go on out, I will be fine."

The implication was that this was the Prince Mansion, and if they truly wanted to act, how could he possibly stop them? Meanwhile, she wholeheartedly trusted Shen Ruoxi.

Jun Moling also knew very well that such a thing indeed could not be easily revealed.

In fact, his heart was very conflicted at this moment, not hoping that his wife would disclose this matter to Ning Zhen’er.

After all, once such a thing was exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, he also understood that once his wife made up her mind, no one could stop her.

Moreover, this thing originally belonged to Ning Zhen’er; if she didn’t trust you and was unwilling to take it out, you naturally wouldn’t be able to gain anything.

"Young Master Bai, please!" Jun Moling said with a calm demeanor.

Xing Yuan was still hesitating, but Shen Ruoxi laughed: "I’m a woman pregnant, how could I possibly harm Zhen’er?

Rest assured, I’ve grown up under my master’s guidance and would never kill the innocent at will.

Zhen’er is my friend, at least that’s how I see it in my heart.

Moreover, this thing belongs to her; if she doesn’t permit its use and demands its destruction, I, Shen Ruoxi, swear here that I will not touch a single word on it."

Hearing these words, Xing Yuan felt inexplicably irritated.

To his mind, this implied that his father was not innocent, which was why Shen Ruoxi killed him.

He had grown up in the Demon Sect, with almost no clear sense of right and wrong. In his understanding, it was always the victor who became king, the loser a bandit, the weak are the prey of the strong, and there was nothing to argue about.

However, at this moment, because of Shen Ruoxi’s words, he seemed to develop a new perspective in his heart.

"Go on! Since Ruoxi says she’s my friend, I’m very happy, because here, I only have her as a friend, at least as I see it." Ning Zhen’er said again.

Seeing her express this, Xing Yuan finally nodded and respectfully said to Jun Moling, "Prince, please."

After the two men left, Shen Ruoxi turned to Ning Zhen’er with a serious expression and said, "Zhen’er, to tell you the truth, I really understand this recipe.

If this method is used on a large scale to make the Heaven-shattering Thunder, the consequences would be unimaginable, too terrifying.

But for me, I would only use a small amount for self-protection. I still want to return this recipe to you, and if you don’t want me to use it, I’ll pretend I’ve never seen it.

After all, you trust me so much, I’m already satisfied, and there are things I must clarify to you, why I want to make this, mainly because the conflict between my husband and the Emperor has reached an irreconcilable point.

I have no choice but to find a way to protect myself, rest assured, I won’t recklessly act unless he makes the first move.

Zhen’er, there’s another thing I must also clarify, Xiao Chengyi is now the General of the Country; it’s hard to say if there might be a battle in the future."

Ning Zhen’er was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then asked, "What is a General of the Country?"

Shen Ruoxi patiently explained, "This General of the Country could very well be the one who ultimately holds the Commander’s Seal.

Actually, since the Emperor promoted Xiao Chengyi, he hasn’t had any good intentions and surely has some ulterior motive."

Ning Zhen’er nodded and then asked, "I understand. Now let me ask, what kind of feelings do you have for Xiao Chengyi?"

Shen Ruoxi knew she was sincerely opening up to her, so she softly said, "Zhen’er, I’m different from you. Although he and I are husband and wife, we’ve only known each other for a few days.

Back then, my mother favored him, thought he looked spirited, his family was below mine, and I wouldn’t need to bow down after marrying him.

But in reality, he left on our wedding day without even entering the bridal chamber, so where’s the talk of feelings?

Now I’ve come to understand love, so if it truly comes to a life-or-death struggle between us, I won’t be soft-hearted. But your situation seems different from mine."

Ning Zhen’er hurriedly said, "I must apologize to you for this matter, back then I was really deceived by Xiao Chengyi, mistaking that he had no feelings for you."

Shen Ruoxi gently waved her hand, "You need not apologize for this, I’ve always said, in the end, it’s Xiao Chengyi’s problem.

Even without you, Ning Zhen’er, there would be others. Anyway, I’ve made myself clear to you; now I want to know what’s on your mind?"

Ning Zhen’er, without hesitation, sincerely said, "I really did love him before, but now I have absolutely no feelings for him.

He has never loved me, and I’ve seen it crystal clear. I’ve also mentioned, in this Capital City, you’re the only friend I have.

I trust you unconditionally, I will support whatever you do. Don’t worry, just use it! I trust your character."

Shen Ruoxi couldn’t help but feel a touch of emotion, truly not expecting that the once arrogant Ning Zhen’er would become what she is now.

"Do you want to keep this thing?" Shen Ruoxi gently asked.

If anyone else had inquired like this, Ning Zhen’er would surely suspect that the person was coveting the recipe.

However, hearing it from Shen Ruoxi, she could genuinely feel that Shen Ruoxi was sincerely concerned for her safety.

After all, once people knew she had this thing, it would surely bring a calamity upon her.

"You keep it." Ning Zhen’er said without hesitation.

Shen Ruoxi nodded slightly, then said, "I can put out the word that this item is at the Prince Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhen’er was stunned, full of confusion, and asked, "Why?"

In her view, others would try every means possible to conceal this kind of thing, yet Shen Ruoxi wanted people to know she had it, which was truly puzzling.

Shen Ruoxi, however, displayed a look of confidence and patiently explained, "Didn’t you say there are only three people who know this exists?

How could others know what I took from you? Besides, even if I took it, not understanding it wouldn’t be unusual at all.

Perhaps only they could understand such a thing, and thus, the mastermind behind the attack on you would reveal themselves."

Ning Zhen’er suddenly realized, instantly understanding Shen Ruoxi’s deep meaning, and couldn’t help but nod repeatedly. Yes, this way, we could draw the snake out of its hole and let the mastermind fall into the trap.

"Three out of these four people are already dead, leaving only one remaining. I think it’s the act of this last person, just right to catch a turtle in a jar," Ning Zhen’er said.

Ning Zhen’er’s thoughts coincided with Shen Ruoxi’s, but she suddenly remembered a critical question and pursued, "How do you know only one of the four people is left?"

Ning Zhen’er was momentarily taken aback, this wasn’t information Xing Yuan had told her.

Initially, she kept Xing Yuan by her side with ulterior motives, yet the conflicts between them were not something that could be resolved in a short time.

She showed a look of guilt and said to Shen Ruoxi, "Ruoxi, I truly see you as a friend, but this matter I cannot disclose to you for the time being; when the time is right, I will surely tell you everything without reservation."

Shen Ruoxi smiled lightly, her tone gentle yet firm, "It’s okay, tell me whenever you want to."