When Shen Qing saw his miserable expression, she felt not an ounce of sympathy. She didn't respond, simply picking up the two scrolls, unrolling them, and beginning to examine them closely.
'This guy just needs to be put through the wringer. It'll be good for him to let Yu Jiuqing handle it.'
'She knew Yu Jiuqing. The man had probably heard from others about her past interactions with Song Xingzhi and was feeling a bit possessive, but he wouldn't do anything too drastic.'
'He was smart enough to figure out there was nothing going on between her and Song Xingzhi.'
Seeing Shen Qing ignore him, Song Xingzhi grew increasingly anxious the more he thought about it.
Based on his conversation with Senior Shen a few days ago and the current state of affairs, the path forward was clear: Senior Shen and Prime Minister Yu would quell the unrest in Da Qi and install a new emperor on the throne.
