After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Shangguan Shu pulled down the curtain and pressed forward.

Zhao Ying pushed hard, her heart seemed to jump out of her throat, and her body was shaking like a sieve.

She was terrified about what was going to happen next. She was so frightened that she became mute and could only utter a few inconspicuous words, "Don't... Don't..."

She looked at Shangguan Shu fearfully, and immediately looked into those stagnant, dark, cold and emotionless eyes...

He covered her like a mountain. Zhao Ying gasped with difficulty. She bit and slapped him, digging her fingertips into his arm tightly, but he seemed to feel no pain. His rough palm prints penetrated her clothes...

Zhao Ying finally couldn't control her tears and burst into tears.

Why did she have to go through this?

Ever since she knew Shangguan Shu's true heart, she had been enduring the pain and comforting herself, saying it was okay, everything was still in time, she had only made a small mistake when she was young and loved the wrong person, it was okay...

But why is the cost so high?

Isn't she a princess?

Why do I have to endure this humiliation...

Not only that, she might be imprisoned in a dark room by Shangguan Shu and tortured...

Shangguan Shu saw that she was crying, kissed her eyelashes, then bit her earlobe and sneered, "Scream, why don't you scream..."

"Call your father over here to see how pitiful you look now?"

"Zhao Ying, you don't even understand your father's heart, how can you fight me?"

He tore her clothes, his voice as cold as a knife.

"And your brother the prince... do you know what he is thinking?"

Zhao Ying's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she stared at Shangguan Shu in a daze.

Suddenly, she whimpered and frowned in pain.

"Heh... you still want to marry your cousin Wei Fu? It's impossible in the next life, or even the next life! Do you know... Wei Fu's real identity might be your biological brother?"

Zhao Ying's eyes widened as if struck by lightning.

"What did you say?"

Shangguan Shu looked at her reaction with satisfaction.

"Do you know why Zhao Cong favors Li Liangdi?"

"Several years ago, Li Liangdi's biological mother was Zhao Cong's wet nurse. However, right after Empress Xiaomin gave birth, the wet nurse accidentally suffocated your biological brother to death... In order to save her life, she got a baby boy from somewhere, a substitute!"

"Impossible...impossible..."

Shangguan Shu continued, "When Zhao Cong grew up, the wet nurse told Zhao Cong the truth for the sake of wealth and glory, and also lied that Li Liangdi was the real golden branch and jade leaf. Zhao Cong was really a good man. He felt sorry for Li Liangdi whose status was replaced by him, so he did whatever he wanted with her, favored his concubine over his wife, and even turned a deaf ear to the complaints of the officials!"

"The wet nurse is in my hands now, hehehe..."

His smile faded, he closed his eyes and groaned, then picked up Zhao Ying, his movements becoming more and more urgent.

Zhao Ying acted like a fool and let him manipulate her.

"For the sake of the throne, how could Zhao Cong admit that I, his only support now, have bad intentions!"

"And your father, ha!"

"Do you know why your father and mother sent you to Wei Lan when you were young? Do you know what happened to the Wei family during your absence?"

"Your father has always been worried about the Wei family. In order to contain the Wei family, he also wants me to live well. At least the Wei family... your Wei Fu, I will be fine before I die..."

"You tried every possible means to find evidence of my treason, but there is none at all! What Yue'er said was probably after your father passed away. Instead of trying every means to bring me down, you should hope that your father lives longer..." Shangguan Shu said in a hoarse voice.

Zhao Ying couldn't even cry anymore. So that's it! So that's it!

My brother is not my father's biological son, no wonder...

Perhaps it was because Zhao Ying's face was too scary, Shangguan Shu felt sorry for her after all. He laid her flat and placed delicate and gentle kisses on her face and body...

He blurted out without thinking, "Zhao Ying, as long as you are obedient and love me wholeheartedly, like before, I promise you that I will not hurt anyone you care about, and I will never lie to you again... Okay?"

His tone was almost pleading.

Too bad he didn't get what he wanted.

Zhao Ying pursed her lips and turned her head away after hearing that.

The last glimmer of hope in Shangguan Shu's heart was crushed by her, and his eyes dimmed instantly.

He laughed at himself and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, you are worthy of being the Zhao Ying I know."

"Then I'll wait for you!"

After Shangguan Shu finished speaking, he continued to work hard. Perhaps he had been holding it in for too long, and he worked for half the night. In the middle of the banquet, the old Duke sent someone to come, but when he came nearby, he retreated with a red face.

He just shouted from a distance, "Your Highness, Prince, His Majesty said to bring the young lady into the palace to stay for a few days..."

However no one responded.

The sky is bright.

Shangguan Shu opened the curtain and put on his clothes.

"You don't have to worry all day long. At least before your father dies, I have no intention of overthrowing his kingdom. Even for my father's posthumous reputation, I won't do that."

"You... still have time..."

After saying that, he stood up and left.

When the curtain was drawn, one could see the desolate and lonely yard. It was so ugly. No wonder Zhao Ying didn't like winter.

Outside, it was cold and gloomy. There was a layer of mottled white on the stone bricks, dead trees and branches, the sky was gray, and the cold wind was as sharp as a knife, blowing away the only bit of warmth left in his heart.

He knew that from today on, he and Zhao Ying were really over.

My heart feels empty, as if it has been completely hollowed out.

It turns out that if your heart is hollowed out, it won't hurt anymore...

His cheek suddenly felt cold, and Shangguan Shu subconsciously reached out to touch it.

I felt a water stain on my hand...

He chuckled.

In the past, he always believed that where there is a will, there is a way. Today, he realized that there are things in this world that are beyond your reach...

His Zhao Ying...

Shangguan Shu returned to Xi Garden and called the secret guard, "Eleventh, follow the prince. Report to me wherever she goes and whatever she does when she comes back."

"Yes!"

"Twelve, go invite Princess Huai'an and tell her to meet at the old place tonight!"

"Yes!"

After explaining everything, Shangguan Shu found a chair and sat down at random, as if his soul had been taken away, and he was stunned and silent.

Zhongcui Palace.

Xiao Nanzi went back to report.

The more important the matter, the more cautious Zhao Yao becomes. After all, this is the only chance she has been waiting for for many years, and she cannot afford to make any mistakes!

It was not until she heard Xiao Nanzi's description of Zhao Ying's reaction that Zhao Yao smiled imperceptibly and felt completely relieved.

What Wang Po said was indeed true!

The money she spent these days was not wasted!

Zhao Yao dismissed everyone and planned to have a good sleep.

These days, she has been unable to sleep or eat because of the exam question leak case. Fortunately, Lin is smart and took all the blame on herself.

She heard that Zhao Ying was severely reprimanded by his father because of this matter!

Ha... this is just the beginning!

Zhao Yao yawned and just as she lay down, her head felt like it was struck by lightning. She immediately sat up in pain and covered her head.

At the same time, the system's rapid and sharp alarm sounded in my mind.