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

"If my father and the officials knew that General Wei, who had just made great contributions, had been insulted for no reason, I think that by then, an apology alone would not be enough to solve the problem."

Zhao Yao's eyes tightened and she felt a little weak, but Shangguan Shu was here. This was a great opportunity. She could show her goodwill to Shangguan Shu and let Shangguan Shu see Zhao Ying's true face. She couldn't give up easily.

Zhao Yao then said nonchalantly, "Is your cousin from the Wei family the only one in the Great Chu who has fought in battles and made contributions? Prince Shangguan has made great achievements in battles and is even more brave and powerful than him. General Wei has just returned from a victory and he has come to provoke us. Could it be that he has long been thinking of usurping power and replacing him?"

Zhao Ying raised her eyebrows and said calmly, "If that's the case, then I'll go tell my father and see what he decides."

Zhao Ying said and turned around.

Zhao Yao spoke nonchalantly from behind, "Okay, since we've said it, why not let Father know too? Thirty-one years ago, Kunning Palace..."

Zhao Ying turned around, his eyes as cold as knives, shooting towards Zhao Yao.

The corners of Zhao Yao's lips curled up slightly.

His eyes were full of provocation, as if saying, go and complain, go ahead if you have the guts.

Wei Fu saw that Zhao Ying was inexplicably at a disadvantage. Although he couldn't figure out the reason, the most urgent thing now was to give her a way out.

Wei Fu coughed lightly, "Two princesses..."

"Snapped!"

A crisp sound shook everyone's eardrums.

Everyone looked over and saw Zhao Yao covering her face and glaring at Zhao Ying angrily.

Zhao Ying slowly withdrew her slender hand from mid-air.

Zhao Ying beat Zhao Yao!

The generals lowered their heads and dared not look again.

Zhao Yao gritted her teeth and said, "You dare to hit me?!"

Zhao Ying's lips curled slightly, and he raised his chin slightly, with a hint of arrogance in his expression, "Hit you?"

Zhao Ying's gaze fell on the faces of the people at the scene one by one.

"Princess Huai'an said that I beat her. Did anyone see it?"

"Stand up for me!"

As soon as the cold words fell, all the generals wished they had their eyes pierced out and buried their heads in their chests.

Obviously, they would not offend Princess Chengqian for the sake of a mere Princess Huai'an, and the palace maids brought by Zhao Ying would certainly not do so.

In the end, only Shangguan Shu and Wei Fu were left.

Wei Fu naturally didn't think about it and lied with his eyes open, "I didn't see it."

Zhao Ying looked at Zhao Yao with interest.

Zhao Yao was shaking with anger. Zhao Ying was sure that she would not tell the secret that she was a bastard just because of a slap. It was not worth it, so he dared to beat her wantonly, relying on the fact that they were in numbers to bully her because she was isolated and helpless!

Zhao Yao gritted her teeth, "You..."

"I saw."

Zhao Ying was startled and his eyes fell on the face of the owner of the voice.

Shangguan Shu stared at her, his eyes full of sarcasm and accusation.

Zhao Yao was delighted and called out, "Run Lang..."

Shangguan Shu seemed not to hear it, his eyes were only on Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying tightened her hands that were hanging at her sides.

After a while, he asked casually, "What did you see?"

Shangguan Shu walked towards her, grabbed her wrist, raised it to his eyes, and smiled coldly, "I saw Your Highness hit Princess Huai'an with this hand. Is that enough?"

Zhao Ying pursed her lips and pulled her wrist out forcefully.

Shangguan Shu's eyes were dark, and became even darker when he saw this.

The two of them stared at each other in the air for a moment...

Suddenly, Zhao Ying sneered, raised his hand, and slapped Shangguan Shu again.

Shangguan Shu's face suddenly tilted. He turned his head slowly in disbelief, his brows twisted into a knot, anger rising in his eyes, as ferocious as a jackal...

Zhao Yao was furious, "Are you crazy?"

Zhao Ying smiled softly, "If that's the case, then the two of you can be witnesses against each other and go to the Emperor to file a complaint against me!"

After saying that, Zhao Ying walked past the two of them and headed towards Qian Garden.

Zhao Yao looked at Shangguan Shu's face with heartache. Just as she was about to touch it with her fingers, Shangguan Shu waved her hand away and ran towards Zhao Ying.

Zhao Ying had only taken a few steps when someone grabbed her wrist from behind.

Fuchun exclaimed, "Shangguan Shizi, you are so bold..."

Shangguan Shu ignored the others and looked down at Zhao Ying, emitting suppressed cold anger. He laughed in anger, exuding evil spirit, "Zhao Ying, you are happy now, your cousin is finally back." He pulled Zhao Ying in front of him, and his warm breath sprayed on Zhao Ying's face. He asked, "What are you going to do with him?"

Zhao Ying's face was as cold as ice, and her eyes were calm. "This has nothing to do with you!"

"Zhao Ying!"

Shangguan Shu was furious and said with resignation and grievance, "What did you promise me during the day?"

"You said you only care about me!!"

"Why did you lean towards Wei Fu just now?!"

Shangguan Shu felt that the flames of jealousy were about to burn him to ashes.

Zhao Ying sighed and tried to free her wrist from Shangguan Shu's hand, but Shangguan Shu held it tighter. Zhao Ying was annoyed and said, "Let go!"

"I won't let go!"

As stubborn as a child.

Zhao Ying couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you say last time that he was my biological brother? If that's the case, then why are you so mad?"

Shangguan Shu was stunned when he heard this and was unable to refute.

Yes, that's what he said.

But he just wanted to make Zhao Ying give up her thoughts on Wei Fu.

How could Wei Fu be her biological brother!

Shangguan Shu suddenly felt that he had been hit in the foot by the stone he had moved.

Seeing that Shangguan Shu was no longer so excited, Zhao Ying said slowly, "You can let go now."

Shangguan Shu blinked, then moved closer to her and asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Then answer me first, are you attracted to me, are you not lying to me, and will you come back?"

When he spoke the latter part, there was an almost pleading look in Shangguan Shu's eyes.

Zhao Ying sneered in his heart, but said, "Of course, why would I lie to you?"

Shangguan Shu's restless heart was finally calmed down.

Zhao Ying pulled her wrist out and asked, "Where's Yue'er?"

Shangguan Shu relaxed his brows and wanted to tell the truth, but suddenly he remembered that if Yue'er didn't leave, Zhao Ying would come back to the Duke's Mansion to see her, so he lied, "Yue'er doesn't want to go with you. She said that her brothers and sisters have left and she's afraid that I'll be lonely."

Zhao Ying glanced at Shangguan Shu with a sneer and really wanted to say to him, "What a boast!"

As a mother, doesn’t she know how Yue’er treats him?

Zhao Ying didn't intend to pay attention to Shangguan Shu, and went straight to pick up Shangguan Qingyue. Unexpectedly, Shangguan Shu stood in front of her, his eyes clear, "Ying'er, can you leave Yue'er to accompany me?"

Shangguan Shu also finally understood what family happiness and plain happiness were.

He has nothing now. If Yue'er doesn't accompany him, he doesn't know how sad he will be...

Zhao Ying thought for a moment and said, "But Huai'an and Hu Yanxue are here, I'm worried!"

"I promise you, I will take good care of Yue'er, and they are only staying here for a few days. I will send them away when they feel better."

Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu for a long time, and finally compromised. He was the father of the child, and it was a bit cruel for him to take the child away after the divorce.

Zhao Ying agreed, "Okay, then I'll go in and take a look at Yue'er."

Zhao Ying went into the bedroom. The candle had been extinguished. There was only a lamp at the foot of the bed. It was dim, and the shadow of the little baby on the bed was stretched out very long.

Shangguan Qingyue curled up in the quilt, revealing a little face that looked soft and cute. Zhao Ying couldn't help but bend down and kiss her.

The little guy seemed to feel it in his sleep and smiled sweetly.

[Mother...Mother...]

Zhao Ying was so soft-hearted.

Shangguan Shu felt extremely upset...

After watching for a long time, Zhao Ying left. When she walked out of the room, Zhao Ying warned in a stern voice: "Shangguan Shu, I will only say this once. If anything happens to Yue'er, no matter who she is or who protects her, I will cut her into pieces!"

Shangguan Shu's heart sank and he nodded heavily.