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

Zhao Xianer clenched her fingers tightly in her palm, her nails almost digging into the flesh. The slight pain barely suppressed the anger and unwillingness in her heart.

She tried to force a smile and said to Cui Rongrong: "Sister Cui is broad-minded and won't care about these little things. Brother Yanyi doesn't have to worry too much. Sister Cui has been like this since I was a child, always protecting me and thinking about me."

Cui Rongrong's eyes flashed with complex emotions when she heard this. She looked at Song Yanyi calmly and said, "Sister Xian'er is under the greatest pressure in this matter. She is now at the center of public opinion, and all the criticism and misunderstandings are directed at her."

"If Your Highness can resolve this as soon as possible, it will undoubtedly be a relief for Sister Xian'er."

Zhao Xian'er was secretly delighted and grateful that Cui Rong could speak for her in front of Song Yanyi. She quickly dissuaded him in a low voice: "Sister Cui, let's not talk about this here, so as not to add more burden to Brother Yanyi's heart."

Even though she said this, with her eyes lowered, her long eyelashes were trembling slightly, as if she was trying to suppress the waves in her heart.

Seeing this, Cui Rongrong gently uttered a few words of comfort.

Then, she slowly turned her gaze to Song Yanyi, her eyes full of solemnity and concern: "Sister Xian'er has silently endured a lot for Your Highness, and now she is innocently involved in these inexplicable storms, which really makes people distressed. I hope Your Highness can understand Sister Xian'er's difficulties and don't let her sacrifice and efforts go to waste."

Faced with Cui Rongrong's earnest request, Song Yanyi remained silent, his deep eyes fixed on every subtle expression of Cui Rongrong.

He carefully savored her sincere and flawless gaze, and could not find any trace of hypocrisy, which made him even more anxious.

Could it be that Cui Rong had deliberately kept a distance from me before, but now was pushing me to get closer to Zhao Xianer?

Song Yanyi had no dissatisfaction with Zhao Xianer. In their previous life, she was also gentle and lovely.

However, in his heart, Cui Rong always occupies an unshakable position.

When it comes to family background, there is a huge difference between the Zhao family and the Cui family.

After Cui Rongrong finished speaking, the room fell into silence and the air seemed to become heavy.

Zhao Xianer's eyes were fixed on Song Yanyi's face, hoping to catch even a hint of emotion in his stern expression.

However, as time passed, the response she expected was nowhere to be found.

She clenched her teeth secretly, feeling mixed emotions.

Cui Rongrong has done so much for her, why is Song Yanyi still so indifferent?

She felt sad and ironic that she had given so much in private, but in the end she seemed like a clown being laughed at by others.

Cui Rongrong watched the two people's reactions out of the corner of her eye. Her mission was accomplished.

Based on her understanding of Zhao Xian'er, Zhao Xian'er must be extremely anxious at this moment.

At this moment, Song Yanyi broke the silence: "Miss Rongrong is right. This incident has a more profound impact on Xian'er than I thought. I admit that I am biased and ignored Xian'er's feelings. Regarding those rumors in Kyoto, I will not delay and will give Xian'er and Miss Rongrong a clear explanation."

When Song Yanyi said this, Zhao Xianer was stunned and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Although Yan Yi expressed his attitude, she still didn't hear the comfort that she longed for deep in her heart.

She pursed her lips and tried to force a smile, but the heaviness in her heart made her smile seem so forced.

Now, she has become the topic of conversation among people in Beijing. How can a mere explanation erase all this?

A hint of determination flashed across Zhao Xianer's eyes, and her face looked even weaker: "Brother Yanyi, there are many things I don't want to mention anymore. After all, the source of most of the rumors is related to me. For so long, the guilt has been weighing heavily on my heart. My father was furious and scolded me severely, even making me kneel in the ancestral hall until I admitted my mistake. My mother was even more heartbroken, worried that my reputation would be damaged and it would be difficult for me to get married in the future..."

After saying that, she raised her eyes and looked at Song Yanyi with a bit of pleading in her eyes.

On the side, Cui Rong seemed to be watching a carefully choreographed drama. She expected that Zhao Xian'er would fight hard for her. After all, this matter had already caused a sensation in the capital. Except for the emperor who was kept in the dark, who else didn't know about it?

Zhao Xian'er has already disregarded everything, so what else is there that she dare not say?

Her eyes were fixed on Song Yanyi, only to see him pursing his lips and remaining silent.

Just as Zhao Xian'er was getting anxious and ready to ask again, Song Yanyi took the lead and said, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I'm afraid I would still be in the dark. This is my negligence. For Xian'er's reputation, I will communicate with Lord Shen in person and clarify the facts in front of everyone so that Xian'er will not suffer any grievances again. Please give me some time, Xian'er, wait a little longer."

Zhao Xianer's face turned pale instantly. She had never expected Song Yanyi to have such a reaction.

The words that she wanted to blurt out were swallowed back by her.

Cui Rongrong glanced at Zhao Xian'er lightly, sighed inwardly, and then said, "Sister Zhao looks a little unwell. Go back and rest early today."

Zhao Xian'er turned around and tried to walk away, but her body swayed slightly and she almost fell. Fortunately, Song Yanyi was quick-witted and extended a helping hand in time.

At the same time, Xifeng quietly took a note from Song Yanyi's sleeve, and Cui Rongrong cleverly covered for Xifeng, stepped forward and supported Zhao Xianer steadily, and said gently: "Sister Zhao is not feeling well, I will send her back first, Your Highness, please stay."

After she finished speaking, she nodded slightly, signaling Xifeng to help her slowly help the weak Zhao Xianer out of the door.

There was a gentle breeze outside the door.

Song Yanyi stood there, his face as cold as ice. There was no ripple in his deep eyes. He just quietly and coldly watched their backs getting farther and farther away.

The guards around him held their breath and dared not even breathe, for fear that even the slightest noise would touch the sensitive and irritable nerves of this prince.

Although the guards outside the door did not dare to listen to the conversation that just took place in the room, they vaguely caught some words and secretly speculated that if Zhao Xian'er really made the unfinished words public, it would probably set off an unpredictable storm.

In their opinion, Song Yanyi's obsession with Cui Rongrong has long surpassed the scope of rationality and is close to a kind of paranoid madness.

"Send someone to follow closely. I want to know their every whisper and every conversation." Song Yanyi's voice was cold.

"Yes, sir!" The guard took the order and quickly disappeared into the night, leaving Song Yanyi alone, his back looking particularly lonely.