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

"Xian'er, you..." Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhao Xian'er's anxious voice.

"Don't you want me to become the Crown Princess?" Zhao Xian'er's eyes flashed with determination and unwillingness.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen paused slightly, and a complex look flashed in her eyes.

She was well aware of her daughter's feelings for Song Yanyi, but the marriage contract personally chosen by the emperor stood between the two of them. No matter how deep their love was, it could not transcend the majesty of imperial power.

This was the first time Mrs. Shen heard her daughter express her wishes so directly.

Especially the ironclad engagement between Song Yanyi and Cui Rongrong stood before Zhao Xianer.

She looked at her daughter deeply, her tone heavy: "The Emperor will never cancel the engagement between the Crown Prince and the Cui family because of something like this, so how can you become the Crown Princess?"

Zhao Xian'er raised her lips with a confident smile: "Of course, I used the rumors that were spreading in the capital."

"Brother Yanyi's reputation is directly related to the face of the royal family. How could the emperor and the queen sit idly by and do nothing?"

Madam Shen frowned, full of disapproval: "If the emperor and the queen really meant this, how could they allow these rumors to spread without stopping them?"

"Did you receive any news or letters from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince during your stay in the palace?"

Zhao Xian'er hesitated to speak. Although her mother's words made sense, the stubbornness in her heart did not dissipate. Instead, she became more determined: "Perhaps, Brother Yanyi is waiting for the right time! That's why he didn't come to me!"

"Hasn't mother always been the one who supports me? Why does she always pour cold water on me now? If I can really succeed, wouldn't it be a great joy for the Zhao family?" Zhao Xian'er complained dissatisfiedly, with aggrieved tone in her voice.

Madam Shen sighed softly, her eyes full of pity: "Of course I have always supported you, but this road is too difficult. Do you think those rumors can really make the prince surrender?"

"I think..." She was about to make some plans for her daughter, but was interrupted impatiently by Zhao Xianer.

"Mother has said enough! I don't want to listen anymore!" Zhao Xianer raised her voice and became emotional.

"Whether this matter succeeds or not, I have my own plan in mind. I am tired, mother, please go back."

Mrs. Shen was about to say something but stopped herself. Looking at her daughter in front of her, she felt mixed emotions.

After all, she is her own flesh and blood. She knows very well that Zhao Xian'er is in the middle of an emotional state at the moment, and any words are hard to hear.

She shook her head helplessly: "When you feel better, we will talk in detail."

After saying that, Mrs. Shen slowly turned around.

Zhao Xian'er watched her mother leave. The anger and unwillingness in her heart surged, and she threw the teacup in her hand to the ground, and the pieces flew everywhere.

She secretly swore to herself that she must make the Zhao family understand that the position of Crown Princess could only belong to her, Zhao Xianer!

The next morning, before the sun had completely dispelled the darkness of night, Cui Rong quietly came to the Shen Mansion with Xifeng.

The announcement from the doorman broke Zhao Xianer's thoughts. She was stunned for a moment, then ordered the servant to come in quickly. She quickly sat down in front of the dressing table, deliberately using makeup to make herself look haggard, as if she had not slept for several nights.

As the footsteps got closer, Zhao Xian'er shook her body weakly, her voice trembling deliberately: "Sister Cui is here. I was worried that Sister Cui would distance herself from me because of what happened."

"Sister, please don't take those rumors in the capital seriously!" There was a barely perceptible cunning in Zhao Xianer's words.

Cui Rong's eyes were slightly cold, but she remained calm. Zhao Xianer's acting was as flawless as always.

In that case, she might as well play this game with Zhao Xianer!

She gently took Zhao Xian'er's hand and asked her to sit beside her, her tone full of concern: "Those rumors were originally caused by me, but I didn't expect that it would implicate His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and you, Sister Zhao."

"It's only been two days since we last met, and Sister Zhao seems to have lost a lot of weight." Cui Rongrong's words were filled with sincere concern, which made Zhao Xian'er secretly happy and was exactly what she wanted.

"Thanks to Sister Cui for her concern. It was all my fault that I was distracted at that time and did such a rude thing to Brother Yanyi." Zhao Xian'er pretended to be regretful, but there was a calculation in her eyes.

"Now that things have come to this, if Sister Cui feels any blame, please put it all on me..."

Before she finished speaking, Cui Rong held Zhao Xian'er's hand tightly, and said in a gentle but firm voice: "I came here today not to blame you. If Sister Zhao falls ill because of this, then I will be really sinful."

"I don't mean to blame you at all. Don't worry too much, Sister Zhao." Cui Rongrong's voice was gentle.

Zhao Xian'er's eyes were filled with tears. Those watery eyes seemed to be able to reflect the softest part of a person's heart. She looked at Cui Rongrong, and her voice was trembling: "Sister Cui still loves me as much as she did when I was a child..."

As she spoke, a few crystal tears slowly slid down her fair cheeks, making her look even more pitiful.

Cui Rongrong smiled gently, that smile was both warm and helpless. She stroked Zhao Xianer's hair and said softly, "I came to see how you were doing. I didn't expect you to be so haggard. You caught a cold because of the Crown Prince. You must be careful in the future."

His words revealed his deep concern and worry for Zhao Xianer.

"Speaking of which, the Queen summoned me yesterday..."

Before Zhao Xianer finished speaking, her expression changed and nervousness instantly enveloped her.

The Queen did not summon her!

This thought stirred up a thousand waves in Zhao Xian'er's heart. She stared at Cui Rongrong, her eyes flashing with urgency and confusion, and her voice became hurried: "Why did the Queen summon Sister Cui?"

Cui Rong sighed softly: "Of course it's about the rumors in the capital. The Queen gave some advice, but I don't think it's appropriate. This is another reason why I came to find Sister Zhao today."

"I see everything about Sister Zhao's feelings for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Cui Rongrong's eyes were gentle and deep.

A shrewd look flashed across Zhao Xianer's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, replaced by an innocent look: "Sister Cui, I, I didn't..."

She tried to use the most innocent expression to hide her inner turmoil, but deep down, she was secretly proud that everything was under control.

No matter what plan the Queen proposed, Cui Rong in front of her was obviously overwhelmed by the pressure from the outside world. This was undoubtedly a godsend opportunity for Zhao Xianer!

As long as Cui Rong breaks off the engagement, then she, Zhao Xianer, will become the most suitable person to be by Song Yanyi's side!

"Sister Zhao, there is no need to deny it." Cui Rongrong's voice was still gentle: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very caring towards Sister Zhao. I believe he has feelings for her, but he has to restrain himself because of the emperor's order."

"Perhaps, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for an opportunity."