The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 64 You Have a Good Brother-in-Law
Shuntian Prefecture, which had just experienced a light rain, was not as hot as it had been a while ago.

Sitting in the carriage, watching the people coming and going into the city, Shi Jingrong's eyes were filled with curiosity.

Since entering the palace and becoming the Crown Princess, her life has been almost entirely confined to the palace.

Even going to Changchun Garden to escape the summer heat was nothing more than moving from one cage to another.

At this moment, everything Shi Jingrong saw was so new, and her mood was exceptionally sunny and bright.

She increasingly felt that the note she had given herself authorizing to leave the palace was absolutely correct.

"Let's go shopping around Qianmen first and see if we can find some nice things to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. Once the sun comes out, we'll go to Dexinglou to listen to storytelling."

Shen Ye lay leisurely on the carriage, calmly discussing his plans.

Shopping, watching a play, eating...

In her previous life, this was basically the activity that young girls loved most, but for Shi Jingrong, it was simply a luxury.

So when she heard Shen Ye's words, she was filled with excitement and longing.

She immediately looked at the Crown Prince with great satisfaction, glancing left and right. Lately, she felt that she was being warmed by his meticulous care and thoughtfulness!

How much she loves this peaceful, tranquil, and harmonious life she has now!

However, the Crown Princess's long-standing habit made her unable to help but say, "Your Highness, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Aren't you supposed to be observing the political proceedings today?"

Shen Ye smiled and said, "This is my way of observing politics. I can't be complacent and just talk the talk. I have to go deep into the countryside to experience and observe the lives of ordinary people."

"Shopping is observing politics, watching a play is observing politics, and even eating is observing politics!"

Hearing these words, which sounded like something only a tyrannical ruler would say, Shi Jingrong wanted to offer some advice.

After all, it is the Crown Princess's responsibility to advise the Crown Prince.

Seeing Shi Jingrong's anxious expression, Shen Ye smiled and said, "How about we skip lunch and eat at the Earl's mansion instead?"

Shi Jingrong's father was not only a governor, but also an earl, as Emperor Qianxi was grateful for Shi Jingrong's marriage to the crown prince.

Although not as prestigious as the Duke title bestowed upon his father-in-law by Emperor Qianxi, it was still incredibly illustrious.

After all, she is the Crown Princess.

In many people's eyes, once the crown prince ascends the throne, the earl will become a duke.

Go back to your own home?

Shi Jingrong certainly wanted to, but after hesitating for a moment, she shook her head and said, "Let's not. If we go back like this, the whole family will be in turmoil."

Shen Ye didn't press the matter. He smiled and said, "Then let's find a day later and have Zhou Bao inform them first."

While the two were talking, the carriage had already entered Shuntian Prefecture.

The bustling Shuntian Prefecture left Shi Jingrong feeling overwhelmed by the sights.

Antique shops, porcelain shops, silk shops...

Although the goods in these places were mostly not as exquisite as those in the palace, Shi Jingrong still enjoyed browsing them.

As for Shen Ye, he went shopping with his wife...

No, he's an observer of politics, how can he complain about being tired?

Soon, the group arrived at a gold and silver shop. As soon as they entered, they saw that there were already customers in the shop, who appeared to be the female members of a wealthy family.

The guests were also surprised when Shen Ye and his group entered.

However, upon seeing the imposing guards surrounding Shen Ye, they said nothing more.

When dealing with female relatives, the general rule is to "not look at what is improper."

However, this way of speaking really did not constrain Shen Ye at all.

He glanced casually at the woman who was listening to the shopkeeper's explanation, and then froze.

Although he didn't see many beautiful women in later generations, he saw quite a lot of pictures of them, so he could be said to have a wide range of knowledge.

Not to mention that the palace was filled with beautiful women.

However, the moment Shen Ye saw this woman, he felt a surge of panic. Her face, flawless and glowing with a rosy hue, was, frankly, even more beautiful than the Crown Princess. Her eyes were so alluring, her lips so playful, and those slightly upturned lips would instinctively tempt anyone to cover them.

The moment Shen Ye saw it, he was reminded of Daji from the novel "Investiture of the Gods".

In fact, it wasn't just Shen Ye who saw the woman; Shi Jingrong, being a beautiful woman herself, also saw her immediately.

She usually had nothing to do at home and had read quite a few books. When she saw this beautiful girl, the first four words that popped into her mind were: "Beauty is a curse!"
The woman's eyes, in particular, seemed to have hooks that ensnared one's soul.

In fact, while Shi Jingrong was sizing up the woman, the woman was also sizing her up.

Pretty girls will always be the first to notice other pretty girls.

While Shi Jingrong was admiring the woman's beauty, the woman was also sizing up Shi Jingrong.

She felt that the woman standing opposite her was slightly older than herself and seemed to have more mature charm and less girlish innocence compared to her, but this made her look calm, gentle and approachable.

More importantly, her graceful demeanor and the perfectly balanced humility in her smile made her even more radiant!

I wish I could be born like that!

Just as the woman was lost in thought, Zhou Bao suddenly coughed.

Shen Ye glanced at Zhou Bao and asked, "What's wrong? Is your throat sore?"

Zhou Bao hesitated for a moment, then carefully approached Shen Ye and said, "Your Highness, this is the eldest daughter of the Nian family."

Upon hearing Zhou Bao's report, Shen Ye immediately understood.

No wonder the palace wouldn't accept her; she truly has the allure of a vixen who can bewitch the emperor!

He suddenly felt that Emperor Qianxi's compensation for him losing the apricot-yellow robe was so well worth it.

Shen Ye patted Zhou Bao on the shoulder and said, "You did a great job, kid. I'll give you an extra chicken leg later!"

Zhou Bao hadn't been with Shen Ye for long and didn't understand what "adding chicken legs" meant, but he did understand the importance of making contributions.

Looking at Shen Ye's beaming face, he knew that the Crown Prince was very satisfied with the Nian family's daughter.

Just as he was about to speak, someone shouted angrily, "What are you looking at? Look again and I'll gouge out your dog eyes!"

As soon as he said this, a richly dressed young man rushed out.

The young man was very heroic, but his features were fierce, and he looked ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Zhou Bao quickly replied, "Your Highness, this is the second young master of the Nian family."

Second Master of the Nian Family?

Shen Ye instantly realized that this was General Nian!

Tsk tsk, General Nian, who hasn't even passed the imperial examination yet, looks a bit fierce now, a total sister-protecting maniac!
No, this is his sister, the one who married the fourth son. She's still a child.

As the Crown Prince's attendants, Erlengtai and his ilk were already incredibly arrogant, let alone when someone was disrespectful to the Crown Prince.

In this world, there are only a handful of people who can offend the Crown Prince.

This young man was clearly not among these people.

"Insolence!" Erlengtai said, reaching for the knife at his waist.

This situation immediately changed Nian Gengyao's expression.

Although he was proud and arrogant, he was accompanied by women, and these people in front of him all looked very brave and mighty, so he was not sure he could beat them.

Just as he hesitated, Shen Ye said to Erlengtai, "Elengtai, this is not a place for fighting. Don't frighten the young lady."

As he spoke, he approached Nian Gengyao, looked him up and down, and said, "You are Nian Gengyao, the son of Nian Xialing?"

Although Nian Gengyao was proud and arrogant, he was not reckless. Hearing this young man call his father's name so casually, he felt uncomfortable, but he still honestly replied, "It is indeed Nian Gengyao."

"You have a good brother-in-law!" Shen Ye patted Nian Gengyao on the shoulder and said with a smile.

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