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

Cui Rong hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and agreed: "Protect Yunhe."

"Yes." Xifeng took the order and quickly disappeared into the night, while Cui Rong withdrew her gaze with mixed feelings.

Soon, Cui Yunhe had stepped into Song Xiaoniang's courtyard.

Song Xiaoniang was waiting for the maid's report. She didn't expect that it was Cui Yunhe who came in. She raised her eyebrows slightly and said with a little surprise: "Didn't you go out? Why are you back so soon?"

Cui Yunhe took a deep breath and asked directly, "Did mother tell the prince about my elder sister and I going to the teahouse to listen to a story?"

Song Xiaoniang was startled and wanted to refute, but after thinking about it, she showed a calm expression on her face: "Did Qingwan tell you? Well, since you already know, I don't need to waste my words. It was indeed me who told the prince, but mother did it all for your own good! It will be good for us if you can marry into a wealthy family!"

"She follows the young lady around all day long. How can she help you find a good husband? She is already engaged to the Crown Prince, so how can she care about you? In the future, she might just find someone of equal status to marry you off! In this world, only mother will sincerely plan for you!"

Cui Yunhe frowned and said in a dissatisfied tone: "Mom always says it's for my own good, but she never asks me if I agree! At least my elder sister never forces me to do anything I don't want to do! She respects my wishes, and mother..."

Song Xiaoniang's eyes suddenly widened, like two copper bells, with anger jumping in them: "Ever since you moved in with the eldest lady, the word rules seems to have been erased from your heart! Remember, I am your biological mother! My words are your code of conduct!"

Cui Yunhe straightened his back, his voice full of determination: "I refuse to become the prince's marriage victim! All the arrangements now are just the result of your willful behavior!"

"You..." Song Xiaoniang's face flushed red, and her voice trembled with anger, "You are such an unfilial and rebellious girl! Today, I must make you understand what the family rules are!"

She raised her arms high, while Cui Yunhe bit her lower lip tightly, tears welling up in her eyes but refusing to fall.

Just as the family storm was about to unfold, Xifeng's calm voice interrupted the imminent conflict.

"The eldest lady has ordered that I must ensure the safety of the seventh lady. The second lady must not even think about harming the seventh lady!" There was no warmth in Xifeng's words.

Song Xiaoniang's hand froze in mid-air. She turned to Xifeng in astonishment, and found that she could not withdraw the hand that was about to punish her. "You... you are so brave! This is our family affair, it is not your turn to butt in!"

"Let go!" She struggled and threatened, "I'm going to tell the master and let him punish you severely!"

Xifeng showed no fear at all, and responded calmly: "If the Second Madam insists on having her own way, even if the matter is brought to the master, reason is on our side."

"Madam, you made a decision on your own to allow a man like the Crown Prince to get close to Miss Seven, who is still unmarried. If anything goes wrong, it will lead to rumors and ruin Miss Seven's reputation. Madam, do you think the Master will protect you for this?"

Song Xiaoniang never expected Xifeng to be so eloquent. She was speechless for a moment and couldn't find any words to refute.

Xifeng didn't want to get entangled with her anymore, so he gently broke free from Song Xiaoniang's hand and turned to Cui Yunhe and whispered, "The eldest lady should have prepared hot tea for you, let's go back."

Cui Yunhe's eyes were red, and she nodded vigorously. Before leaving, she looked at Song Xiaoniang for the last time, with determination flashing in her eyes: "No matter how my mother forces me, I will not give in."

After saying this, she took a step forward resolutely and left the room in big strides.

Song Xiaoniang stood there in a daze. When she came to her senses, she staggered to the door, but Cui Yunhe and Xifeng were no longer there.

She gritted her teeth and swore in her heart that she would never give up the power and glory of the mansion easily!

At the same time, Xifeng had brought Cui Yunhe safely back to their courtyard.

Cui Rongrong saw her sister's red and swollen eyes, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just silently poured a cup of hot tea and said gently: "If you feel sad, just cry. When the tears flow, your heart will be relieved."

Cui Yunhe lowered her head, her shoulders trembled slightly, and her sobs gradually became louder.

Cui Rongrong gently held her in her arms, letting her tears soak her clothes. She did not cry until she was tired. She helped her lie down and put a warm, wet towel on her swollen eyelids.

"Thank you, sister..." Cui Yunhe's voice was as thin as a mosquito.

"Have a good sleep, everything will be fine." Cui Rongrong comforted softly.

Soon, Cui Yun's breathing gradually stabilized.

Cui Rongrong stood up and walked out of the room with Xifeng, and Xifeng reported to her what had just happened.

Cui Rongrong looked calm and said, "First send Qingwan back to Song Xiaoniang, and then choose a loyal maid for Yunhe. This matter is left to you. I trust your judgment."

Xifeng nodded and couldn't help but sigh: "Miss Seven is so unfortunate to have such a mother!"

Cui Rongrong did not express her opinion. As long as she was there, the tragedy of the previous life would never happen again.

"Go ahead." She said to Xifeng.

"Yes." Xifeng responded and retreated.

Cui Rongrong watched Xifeng leave, turned and walked into the small study, when suddenly a strange noise was heard outside the window.

She looked towards the twilight that had not yet completely darkened, frowned slightly, and pushed open the window, only to see Feng Yang standing outside the window with a solemn expression and a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Is there something urgent that requires you to come here at this time?" she asked.

Feng Yang looked solemn: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has become suspicious about the house arrest. There is a list on the table, and Miss's name is on it. It seems that he has noticed something."

Cui Rongrong's face darkened. "When did you start to suspect? Who else is involved?"

“It probably started with the lockdown.”

Feng Yang answered seriously, "Miss, you need to come up with a plan as soon as possible. The prince is very angry about the house arrest. If Miss can't come up with a plan, the Cui family may be in big trouble."

"It is not advisable to stay for long. Make plans early, young lady."

After saying this, he handed over the copied list and left in a hurry.

Cui Rong closed the window expressionlessly. It was not surprising that Song Yanyi doubted her with his memories of his past life, but she acted cautiously and it was impossible for him to find conclusive evidence.

Therefore, in order to find evidence, Song Yanyi would definitely try to test her.

She examined the list in her hand, her eyes flickering. Obviously, she needed a comprehensive response strategy.

……

Deep in the Forbidden City, the Queen slowly walked into the East Palace and saw Song Yanyi writing something with his head down.

When she got closer, the names on the paper came into her sight. One of them was Cui Rongrong. She couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Yier, why are these people's names listed together?"