The princess regretted it.

Changsun Wuwang had sent a message to Wu Changfeng today, inviting him to Zuixianlou to discuss an important matter, specifically the matter concerning Jin'an. He was sitting in the carriage, his thoughts racing as he pondered the most effective plan.

After a while, the carriage arrived in front of Zuixianlou. The Third Prince got off the carriage, looked up at the Zuixianlou sign, and narrowed his eyes slightly. Then he lifted his robe and walked straight into Zuixianlou.

In the Qingfeng Pavilion on the second floor of Zuixian Tower, Wu Changfeng was already waiting in a private room. He wore a dark blue robe, tied with a black belt, which made him look tall and straight. He was handsome, his eyes deep. He had been accompanying Liu Qianyi for the past two days, and today, upon receiving the message, he rushed over immediately. At that moment, he stood at the window of the private room, gazing at the street below, wondering why the Third Prince had summoned him.

Hearing footsteps, Wu Changfeng turned around and saw Changsun Wuwang walking into the private room. He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Third Prince." Changsun Wuwang raised his hand slightly: "No need for formalities. Please sit down!" Wu Changfeng stood up and followed the Third Prince to sit at the table, waiting for him to speak.

Changsun Wuwang slowly sat down, and Xiao Xizi stepped forward to fill tea for both of them, then bowed and left the private room, gently closing the door.

For a moment, the room was silent. Changsun Wuwang raised his eyes slightly and looked at Wu Changfeng across from him. A trace of scrutiny flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he said leisurely, "What have you been busy with these days, my prince?"

Wu Changfeng hurriedly answered respectfully: "Two days ago, my aunt's cousin came to the capital from Jinzhou, and my mother ordered Changfeng to entertain my cousin well." Wu Changfeng lowered his head slightly, a trace of uneasiness flashed across his respectful expression, and he secretly guessed the reason why the third prince summoned him today.

Changsun Wuwang raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Wu Changfeng, a trace of concern naturally appearing on his face. "Oh! You came from Jinzhou. The journey is really long. Did you have a smooth journey?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Everything is fine." Wu Changfeng said respectfully, bowing his head slightly.

"So this cousin is Changfeng's ideal partner?" Changsun Wuwang asked calmly, seemingly casually. He narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile on his face.

Wu Changfeng's heart tightened, and he quickly explained, "Your Highness, you are joking. My mother and my aunt have always had a deep relationship, and the two families have always been very close. My cousin is gentle and kind, and my mother loves her very much. My mother often says that my cousin is like her daughter. So she often invites my cousin to stay with us for a while." Wu Changfeng looked a little nervous, fearing that the third prince would worry about affecting his plan and would target his cousin.

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuwang picked up the teacup, blew on it gently, took a sip, and slowly put it down. He then stopped asking questions. Then, with a faint smile, he said, "Prince! Have you heard the rumors in the capital?"

Wu Changfeng quickly responded, "Your Highness, are you talking about the rumors about Princess Jin'an?"

"Hmm! It seems you've heard something about this, too. What are your thoughts?" Changsun Wuwang narrowed his eyes slightly, as if anticipating Wu Changfeng's response. A shrewd glint flickered in his eyes, revealing a calculation in his mind.

Wu Changfeng frowned, his expression solemn. His eyes turned and he said after thinking for a moment: "Your Highness, Changfeng thinks that this seems to be a deliberate trap set up by someone, but it is not clear who did it and for what purpose." Wu Changfeng answered while trying to figure out the purpose of the third prince's question.

Changsun Wuwang chuckled, stood up, and walked to the window. Wu Changfeng quickly stood up and walked to his side. "Changfeng! Think about who hosted the flower viewing banquet? Did you hear anything about what happened at the banquet?"

Wu Changfeng pondered rapidly, then suddenly realized, "Changfeng understands! Why didn't I think of that? Your Highness is truly thoughtful." He thought to himself, "Yes!" The Imperial Concubine is currently in the Emperor's favor. She also rose to fame with a single dance, catching the Emperor's eye. How could she tolerate someone more outstanding than herself now? It seems these rumors are likely connected to the Zhang family. A flicker of admiration flashed in Wu Changfeng's eyes. This Third Prince was truly calculating. It seemed his family had made the right choice.

"Changfeng, don't you think this is a great opportunity?" Changsun Wuwang asked softly, with a hint of temptation in his voice. Changsun Wuwang turned around and looked at Wu Changfeng with a mysterious smile on his face.

"?" Wu Changfeng was stunned by the question. He didn't understand what the Third Prince meant for a moment. He quickly bowed and asked, "Your Highness, do you have any good ideas?"

Changsun Wuwang faced Wu Changfeng directly, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness. "Think about it. If someone gets angry about this rumor and beats up a few prominent people, and the matter becomes a big deal, the palace will naturally know about it. Would my sister be grateful then?"

Wu Changfeng immediately understood what Changsun Wuwang meant and said to him respectfully and admiringly, "Your Highness, this is a brilliant plan!"

Changsun Wuwang smiled, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, then turned and walked back to the table and sat down. Wu Changfeng also sat down with him.

"Changfeng, since the last rescue and subsequent bandit suppression efforts failed to stir up any ripples in Jin'an's heart, we must add fuel to the fire. And when the time comes, have your father speak up for Jin'an in court. I believe my father, the emperor, will also have a change of heart about you." Changsun Wuwang continued in a low voice, his voice steady and powerful. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, his eyes brimming with confidence.

Wu Changfeng was instantly filled with fighting spirit upon hearing this, and he quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, Your Highness! Changfeng understands."

Changsun Wuwang smiled with satisfaction and casually said, "Actually, Changfeng, you have to understand that as long as Princess Jin'an's heart is completely with you, you will have the opportunity to make other requests."

Wu Changfeng looked at Changsun Wuwang with some confusion and did not respond.

Changsun Wuwang lowered his head and chuckled, "If you can make Jin'an marry you wholeheartedly, I know her character very well. By then, if the elders in your family want you to take your cousin as a concubine, or I can issue an imperial decree to grant you marriage, it is not impossible. What do you think?" Changsun Wuwang had a complacent smile on his face, and his eyes were full of calculations.

Wu Changfeng's heart couldn't help but beat fast upon hearing this. He suppressed his ecstasy, quickly stood up and knelt, bowing deeply to Changsun Wuwang. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your guidance! I will follow Your Highness with all my strength."

Changsun Wuwang was naturally extremely satisfied. He stood up and walked forward, giving Wu Changfeng a light support, saying, "Changfeng, there's no need to be so polite. I see your talent. Come, sit down, and let's discuss this in detail."

The two began to discuss their next plan in a low voice, thinking that no one would notice, but they didn't know that the walls had ears.