Chapter 86

Su Jinhuan was filled with suspicion. Yet, when she thought of Shen Shiming, she felt she might be overthinking things. Since childhood, Shen Shiming had been raised at the Empress’s side, and they shared a close bond. At the very least, that was how it appeared on the surface. The Empress was his support; during Lu Qinge’s wedding banquet, his actions had been a genuine defense of her. Shen Shiming, the Empress, and Shen Shiqian were an absolute alliance of shared interests. He surely wouldn't lift a rock only to drop it on his own feet. She shook her head, feeling she was worrying over nothing. She had crossed paths with Shen Shiming a few times and felt that despite being raised by the Empress, his character was not actually poor. Nevertheless, if Heng'er stood in opposition to Shen Shiqian, then she would inevitably have to stand against Shen Shiming. She must show no mercy! Although she pitied him, no one was more important than her own kin. If Shen Shiming blocked her path, then he, too, would have to be removed.