After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

"That's right. How could Your Highness compromise easily after being plotted against like this?" Cui Rong was silent for a moment. She felt something strange about the reactions of Jiang Zhen and Mu Fan. This abnormality made her feel vaguely that something was wrong.

Jiang Zhen caught her solemn look and turned to Mu Fan and said, "We should not stay here for long, so as not to expose our whereabouts."

"Miss Cui and I will take care of the rest. You've worked hard today. Go back and rest early."

Mu Fan nodded and walked to the window. Before leaving, he reminded her: "We will not forget about saving your family."

As soon as he finished speaking, he nimbly climbed out of the window and disappeared into the night.

Jiang Zhen and Xifeng exchanged glances, and the latter understood what he meant and went out to wait, leaving enough privacy for the two of them in the room.

"Miss Cui looks worried. Are you worried about how the situation will develop? Yes, if Miss Zhao leaves happily, everything will naturally be as you expected." Jiang Zhen's voice was gentle with a hint of concern.

Helplessly, the Sixth Prince and his entourage failed to get what they wished for, and had to quietly leave covered in dust and disappointment.

If they stayed a little longer, I'm afraid the clever eldest daughter of the Cui family would personally present this embarrassing scene to the Sixth Prince's mansion like a gift.

In response to the question from others, Cui Rongrong did not answer directly, but just raised the corner of her mouth slightly and said lightly: "The prince's reaction was quicker than I expected."

Jiang Zhen nodded in agreement after hearing this and added, "My spies mentioned that when the Sixth Prince forced his way into the secret room, there were still slight noises inside. But who could have expected that as soon as the Sixth Prince's door was opened, the Crown Prince would have hidden him without a trace, as if he had never existed."

"It is said that the young lady of the Zhao family was curled up behind the screen at that time, and she promised the prince with tears in her eyes that she would never reveal a single word of what happened today, thinking that this would win the prince's mercy. However, she did not expect that what she got in return was a cold warning from the prince."

Jiang Zhen narrated the conversation between Zhao Xianer and Song Yanyi in detail, depicting every detail vividly.

After hearing this, Cui Rong narrowed her eyes slightly, as if she was sketching the picture in her mind, and her understanding of Song Yanyi deepened a little bit.

She already knew Song Yanyi's character very well.

If Zhao Xianer dares to continue playing tricks, perhaps there will be a glimmer of hope.

But unfortunately, Zhao Xianer missed this opportunity that could have changed her destiny.

Jiang Zhen carefully observed Cui Rongrong's reaction and said slowly, "It seems that Miss Cui has worked in vain this time."

Cui Rongrong chuckled and responded confidently: "Everything I do is never in vain. It may seem useless now, but it may become a key link in the future."

"It's late at night, I should go back. As for the movements of those people, please keep an eye on them, Mr. Jiang."

After she finished speaking, she called out to Xifeng softly, then turned and left.

Jiang Zhen watched her leave, then turned to the secret guard beside him and whispered a few words.

The secret guard took the order and blended into the darkness silently.

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Deep in the palace, the lights were dim. Song Yanyi looked at the secret guard in front of him with a cold gaze and said in a dignified voice: "Have you investigated the matter clearly?"

The secret guard bowed his head, lowered his voice, and handed over a torn piece of parchment: "I found this in that room. According to the imperial physician's identification, the parchment contains 'honey fragrance'. This honey fragrance was also found in the wine of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so he fell into the trap of others."

Song Yanyi's face darkened, and a storm gathered between his brows: "How dare you plot against me!"

The secret guard asked cautiously, "How does His Royal Highness intend to deal with this matter?"

Song Yanyi smiled calmly, with a deep look in his eyes: "The Zhao family is not worth mentioning, just keep an eye on them. As for the prince of Jingguo, he is worth using."

"Duke Jingguo has always remained neutral. My mother once tried to win him over, but was rejected. Now, he has taken the initiative to come to me. I will summon him to the palace tomorrow."

"As ordered."

The next morning, the sun was just beginning to break through the clouds, and Su Xiuzhu hurriedly followed the summoned eunuch into the gate of the imperial palace.

While waiting outside the East Palace gate, Su Xiuzhu felt a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

He had never imagined that Zhao Xian'er would act so quickly. Even before the engagement was finalized, she had already paved the way for him to power.

Just as his thoughts were in a tizzy, the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict walked out slowly, his eyes fell on Su Xiuzhu calmly: "Prince, please come in."

Su Xiuzhu quickly bowed and said respectfully, "Thank you, eunuch."

As the eunuch walked into the inner hall, Su Xiuzhu immediately saw Song Yanyi sitting there, and hurriedly strode forward, bowing and saying, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Song Yanyi raised a faint smile and said, "I didn't enjoy the banquet yesterday, so I urgently summoned the prince to the palace this morning."

Su Xiuzhu quickly responded, her words full of flattery: "That's exactly what I want. I felt quite regretful after returning home last night. I wonder when I can drink with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince again."

"As soon as I saw the eunuch beside His Royal Highness, I was already very happy."

Song Yanyi pointed to a chair beside him and motioned for Su Xiuzhu to sit down: "Don't stand anymore, sit down and talk."

Su Xiuzhu sat down as he was told, his heart full of anticipation, hoping that Song Yanyi would say the words he had always dreamed of.

However, at this moment, when Song Yanyi was pouring wine, an object accidentally slipped out of his sleeve, making Su Xiuzhu's face turn pale instantly.

"Oops, I accidentally dropped some insignificant little things, please don't mind it, Your Highness."

Song Yanyi smiled as he spoke, gently putting the half-burned parchment aside, and said in a relaxed tone: "This is the plum blossom wine specially made by the palace last year. It is most suitable to be tasted now. You won't get drunk even if you drink a few more cups. You may want to try it, Prince."

Su Xiuzhu glanced at him, her heart filled with fear. Her body began to tremble uncontrollably. She knelt on the ground in a hurry and begged incoherently, "Please...please forgive me, Your Highness! It was all because of my momentary confusion that I made such a big mistake! This matter has nothing to do with me. I was instructed by someone..."

Song Yanyi didn't let Su Xiuzhu finish his words and interrupted him: "Your Highness, I am really curious about how Miss Zhao convinced you. She actually let you help me plot against myself."

As soon as these words came out, the air in the entire inner hall seemed to freeze. Su Xiuzhu was sweating profusely and his body was shaking uncontrollably. He poured out the whole cause and effect of the whole incident in one go.

After listening to Su Xiuzhu's confession, Song Yanyi's face became even more stern: "It turns out that Xian'er wove such an attractive dream for you, but never told you what terrible consequences you would face once the truth was revealed."

"Duke Jingguo has planned everything for you and protected you so well that you are completely unaware of the dangers of this world."

Song Yanyi had a half-smile on his face, "Why did the prince decide that I would marry Xian'er?"