Duke Jing's younger sister

Shen Li secretly wondered in her heart, could it be the real owner of Wanhua Tower?

How could it be possible that he came to her in person so quickly? She hadn't even caught a few minions yet?

No matter how I think about it, it seems unlikely.

If not the owner of Wanhua Tower, then who could it be?

The other party obviously knew that she would come here today, so he waited for her here.

Just when she was puzzled, the door curtain of the main house was gently lifted, and a middle-aged man with a white face and no beard walked out.

Shen Li took a closer look at the person who came and was suddenly shocked. It was Gao Zhong, the prince's attendant? !

So, the noble person that Chang Si mentioned is the prince?

Gao Zhong approached with his back bent, bowed slightly to Shen Li, and whispered, "Miss Shen San, my master is waiting for you in the house, please go in quickly."

Shen Li glanced at him calmly and asked in confusion, "Wait for me?"

"That's right, don't worry, young lady. The master sees that you are working hard and wants to help you."

What nonsense!

Since her identity had been revealed, there was no need to wear a veil.

She slowly took off her veil, with a faint smile on her lips, "I don't have anything to ask Your Highness, the Crown Prince, so I won't disturb your peace. I'll take my leave now!"

Shen Li turned around and tried to leave with Xing Ping, but they were stopped by two tall and agile men behind them.

They were all dressed in casual clothes, with cold and dignified eyes and swords hanging from their waists. It was obvious at a glance that they were well-trained palace guards.

"Girl..." Xingping was a little nervous and clutched Shen Li's sleeve tightly.

"It's okay, don't be afraid."

Gao Zhong smiled awkwardly and advised softly, "Miss Shen San is a smart person, please don't make things difficult for us."

There was already a hint of sarcasm at the end of the words.

Gao Zhong couldn't stand Shen Li's pretentious look.

You have to know that his master is in the East Palace and is the future emperor of Southern Wu. It is a blessing for her to be willing to look at a woman.

But this Miss Shen is so ungrateful that she refuses to accept any gifts sent to her. Now she is actually ignoring Your Highness's honor on the spot. She is really shameless.

When Gao Zhong secretly mocked Shen Li in his heart, she looked around and realized that it would be impossible for her to escape.

It is better to go in first and see what tricks the prince is trying to play. If the enemy comes, I will fight him with my own army; if the water comes, I will block it with earth. If it doesn't work, I can just hit myself headfirst and kill myself. In short, I will never let him insult me!

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

Xingping stepped onto the stairs, twirling her skirt. Just as she was about to follow, Gao Zhong stopped her with his arm.

Xingping's face was filled with anxiety. How could she let the girl go in alone?

She didn't care who the person in front of her was or whether she could afford to offend him. She just pushed the person who was blocking her way with all her strength. Unfortunately, she was weak after all, and Gao Zhong didn't move after pushing for a long time.

Gao Zhong was always good at dealing with people, and he immediately advised, "Don't worry, little girl. Our master is a well-known figure. He is just drinking tea and chatting with your girl. Nothing will go wrong."

A prominent figure?

Shen Li couldn't help but sneer. If she hadn't accidentally caught him and Linlang in the houseboat, she would have been deceived by Xiao Wenhao's virtuous appearance.

Matters in the bedroom are the easiest way to reveal a person's true nature. Someone who behaves abnormally like him must have a distorted mentality long ago.

Seemingly honest and kind, he is in fact sinister and cunning.

It is natural to have status and position, but as for whether or not one has face, or whether one needs shame, it is really hard to say.

Shen Li gave Xingping a soothing look, then gently lifted the door curtain and entered the house.

The house is not very spacious, but it is tidy.

Crown Prince Xiao Wenhao was sitting at a reddish-brown square tea table drinking tea.

The sunlight poured into the room through the window lattice. He sat against the light, and his facial features were blurred by the light, making it impossible to see his expression.

Hearing her footsteps entering the room, he turned around and gave her a gentle smile, "Miss Shen San, long time no see."

Shen Li endured the discomfort and bowed from a distance, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Come and sit."

"It is against etiquette to sit at the same table with His Highness. I will just stand." The tea table was not big, and even if I sat opposite him, the distance was too close.

It’s better to stand far away, the farther the better.

The prince chuckled, "Why, Miss Shen San wants me to come over and stand and drink tea with you?"

It was a light sentence, but it carried the pressure of a superior. Shen Li hesitated for a moment, knowing that he could no longer refuse, so he walked forward reluctantly and sat down opposite the prince.

"Your Highness, how did you know that my daughter would come here today?" Shen Li asked.

"It's very simple," Xiao Wenhao smiled, "Just now, I was in Changqing Tower."

He was in Changqing Building just now! ?

Shen Li's heart skipped a beat. She had just been talking with Luo Cheng in Changqing Tower. Could he have heard it?

As if he could see what she was thinking, the man opposite her couldn't help but sneer, "Miss Shen San, what kind of person do you think I am? I don't even bother to do such things as peeping through the curtains and walls."

Besides, why bother doing it?

It goes without saying that she and Erlang of the Luo family have been getting very close recently. I'm afraid she has already fallen in love with him and good things are about to happen.

It's a pity, I'm afraid she will be disappointed.

No one has been able to snatch the woman that Xiao Wenhao wants away from him.

"Your Highness, you have misunderstood. I did not think so."

Shen Li had never thought about what kind of person the prince was, but she was sure that he was definitely not a good person.

Xiao Wenhao poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of her. She took it with both hands but was reluctant to drink it.

"Last time at the flower viewing banquet, I invited you to drink tea, but you refused. It's the same today. I wonder what misunderstanding Miss Shen has about me that makes her so defensive?"

"Your Highness, you are too kind,"

Shen Li lied, "My daughter has been feeling unwell recently, and the palace doctor has repeatedly told her not to drink tea. It's not to guard against Your Highness."

Caution is the boat.

Given the prince's character, how could she not be on guard and cautious?

If you are not careful and capsize in the ditch, you will regret it deeply.

Shen Li complained for a moment, then asked, "I wonder what the prince wants to discuss with me?"

"It's your business, of course."

The prince held a piece of rice paper folded into a square beside him between his two fingers and handed it to Shen Li, "Here is what you want to know."

Shen Li raised her eyes and glanced at the paper lightly. There is no free lunch in the world, and there is no kindness without reason.

Besides, how could she believe the news he gave her?

Seeing Shen Li indifferent and expressionless, Xiao Wenhao slightly curled the corners of his lips and revealed a meaningful smile.

"Why, Miss Shen San doesn't want it?"

Shen Li was not panicked at this moment. She thought that as the crown prince, he valued his reputation the most, so he would naturally not do anything to a weak woman like her.

What's more, behind her is the Shen family, the Duke of Jingguo Shen Beiqi.

He would not want to offend Shen Beiqi. On the contrary, he still needed the help of the Shen family. After all, as long as he could not really ascend the throne, there would always be uncertainties.

Shen Li's tense mood gradually eased, and she said softly,

"Throughout the ages, it has always been important to pay for things with silver. I'm afraid that the price your Highness wants is too high, and I can't afford it."