Pei Saisai truly regretted her decision. She argued, "How would I have known they were in the embroidery workshop? I was just speaking up for my cousin. She's lived in the military camp for years for Prince Li. Why should that married woman take her place as Princess Li?"

Madam Pei San reached out and poked her forehead: "You, you still don't know your fault. Prince Li has never been interested in your cousin. It's just her wishful thinking!"

Just at this moment, Zhao Xiaoyu stepped into the room. When he suddenly heard these words, a chill flashed in his eyes.

Her eyes were red as she said, "Aunt, I'm sorry. This time, it's all my fault that I got my cousin into trouble. As long as she can stay in the capital, I'll agree to whatever you ask me to do!"

Mrs. Pei San gave her a complicated look, and the resentment in her eyes flashed away.

She said bitterly, "Xiaoyu, don't blame your aunt. Your uncle and I only have Saisai as our life. If she hadn't stayed in the capital, I would have felt like a piece of my heart had been ripped out!"

Zhao Xiaoyu wanted to say, don’t you still have me?

After my father died, you said you would treat me as your own daughter from now on!

Now it seems that she is still not as good as Pei Saisai.

Trying her best to suppress her turbulent thoughts, she smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Aunt? You raised me. I will do whatever you want me to do. I will never blame you!"

She paused and muttered dejectedly, "It's my fault that Saisai was schemed by Lin Yiwan and ruined her good marriage. Even if you want my life, I won't hesitate!"

Mrs. Pei San quickly comforted her: "How can it cost you your life? It's not that serious. You are also my aunt's favorite. If my aunt wants you to do something, it's to the best of your ability!"

Zhao Xiaoyu nodded: "Aunt, please speak!"

Madam Pei San explained: "If you want the old lady to change her mind now, you have to ask Lin Su for forgiveness. But since you have a grudge against her, you can only go to Prince Li and ask him to help plead for you!"

Zhao Xiaoyu nodded heavily: "Okay, I'll go and beg him right away!"

Watching her walk out, Madam Pei San anxiously warned her, "Xiaoyu, no matter what method you use, you must get Prince Li to promise to help pass on a message to the old lady. Do you understand? Whether your cousin can stay in the capital depends entirely on you!"

Zhao Xiaoyu paused and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. I will take all the blame on myself. Even if I have to knock my head until it bleeds, I will ask him to pass on the message to the old lady!"

Mrs. Pei San burst into tears immediately, "Xiaoyu, my poor child, I'm so sorry for you!"

Zhao Xiaoyu left quickly, and only when he got on the carriage did he slam his clenched fists heavily on the wall of the carriage.

Her personal female soldier, Han Zhi, said angrily, "Miss, do you really want to go and beg the prince? He's living in the Marquis Zhan Yi's mansion now. If you go there, you'll only humiliate that mother and daughter!"

Zhao Xiaoyu raised her head and forced back the tears in her eyes. "Azhi, what can I do? No matter what, Saisai is implicated by me. I live under someone else's roof. If she is really sent back to the old house in Jizhou, my aunt will never forgive me!"

Han Zhi held her hand sadly: "But even if you ask, will Prince Li help you? His heart and eyes are full of that woman now!"

Thinking of Lin Su, murderous intent surged in Zhao Xiaoyu's eyes.

She gritted her teeth and said, "No matter if he helps or not, as long as I ask sincerely, my aunt will not hate me, but Lin Su and her daughter!"

Han Zhi stopped trying to persuade her, as she knew Zhao Xiaoyu had to go.

The two of them brought gifts to the residence of Marquis Zhan Yi, but were naturally stopped outside the door.

Zhao Xiaoyu no longer had the arrogance she once had. She pleaded humbly, "Please let me in to see Prince Li. I have something important to discuss with him!"

The doorman didn't try to make things difficult for her. After checking what she was carrying, he went straight in to report.

Soon, the housekeeper took her to Qingzhu Garden.

This time, Prince Li was able to stand up and walk, and he was being supported by Lin Su as he walked around the garden.

If others saw the handsome man and beautiful woman, they would surely exclaim that they were a perfect match.

However, when Zhao Xiaoyu saw this scene, it stung her eyes.

She could never understand. She was obviously young, good-looking, and from a noble family. Her father and brother were both meritorious generals under King Li. How was she worse than Lin Su?

Soon, she understood.

She was not as thick-skinned as Lin Su. Look at her coquettish look, she almost stuck her whole body to King Li.

She is so shameless!

Zhao Xiaoyu couldn't help but wonder, if she had been bolder and more proactive, would Prince Li have married her as his concubine long ago?

Thinking of this, she quickly suppressed her restless thoughts and said respectfully, "I pay my respects to the prince and to Madam Lin!"

Prince Li was obviously dissatisfied with her sudden visit. He asked coldly, "What's the matter?"

Zhao Xiaoyu quickly explained, "I came here to ask His Majesty to ask Madam Pei for mercy for my cousin!"

Lin Su spoke at the right time: "Since the prince has something to take care of, I will go back first. Wanwan also asked me to see the menu for tomorrow's wedding banquet!"

Prince Li nodded: "Okay, I'll come find you after I finish dealing with things!"

Lin Su was about to turn around and leave, but Zhao Xiaoyu stopped her directly: "Wait a minute, Madam Lin, this matter is also related to you!"

Lin Su looked at her in surprise: "Ah? Why is it related to me?"

Zhao Xiaoyu got angry when she saw her pretending to be stupid. Why was she pretending to be innocent in front of the prince? Didn't she know that her cousin was punished because of her and even her marriage was ruined?

She said bluntly, "Madam Lin, didn't you say you would keep our affair a secret? And not tell anyone else about it?"

Lin Su frowned and replied, "My people will definitely not tell anyone else. I don't know why Deputy General Zhao said such a thing!"

Zhao Xiaoyu sneered, "Does your daughter count as yours, then? Not only did she spread the news, embarrassing my cousin, but she also ruined her marriage to Xiao Youxiang. Madam Lin, why are you so hypocritical?"

Prince Li suddenly shouted angrily, "How dare you, Zhao Xiaoyu! Are you turning a deaf ear to what I say? Is it your turn to yell in front of me now?"

Zhao Xiaoyu could blame Lin Su, but she was subconsciously afraid of King Li.

She quickly knelt on the ground and said, "I dare not. I am only speaking up for my cousin. She just said something unintentionally offensive to Madam Lin, and it ruined her future. Please help her, Your Highness. Don't let Madam Pei drive her away to the old house in Jizhou!"

Prince Li asked with a stern gaze, "What were her offensive words?"

Hope suddenly ignited in Zhao Xiaoyu's heart. She knew that King Li would not stand by and watch her die, and would still consider her face after all.

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