Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years

"That's enough. Let's just leave it at that. No one is allowed to mention it again."

Meng Tingyue covered her burning cheeks and quickly stopped them from talking.

Seeing this, Qinglan playfully stuck out her tongue at Qingdian.

"At least we have confirmed that the person in the painting is the Crown Princess."

Upon hearing this, Qingdian remained silent.

"Actually... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and I haven't slept together yet..." Meng Tingyue's voice was as thin as a mosquito, with a hint of shyness that was difficult to speak out, "So we can't be sure whether the person in the painting is someone else."

These days, Qinglan and Qingdian always like to surround her, chattering about the identity of the person in the painting.

Qinglan gave her two books and told her that she could try the methods in the books.

She picked a credible method to try, but who knew that even after she did that, the prince remained indifferent.

Either the prince is not very capable, or he has someone else in his heart.

Seeing this, Qinglan cautiously suggested: "Should we try another method?"

As soon as these words came out, Meng Tingyue shook her head fiercely and refused, "No need, as long as I am still the Crown Princess, I don't need to worry about the person in the painting."

Meng Tingyue returned the two books Qinglan had given her, "Take the books back."

Qinglan held the book, wanting to say something but stopping himself, and finally just said a simple "Oh".

Qingyin, who was standing beside her, frowned, his eyes falling on the colorful books in her arms, "Where did you buy these books?"

Qing Lan smiled slightly and replied, "I bought them from the newly opened 'Romance Bookstore'. The bookstore has been extremely popular these days, and these two books are the best. If I hadn't happened to be passing by on an errand for the Crown Princess, I might not have been able to snag them."

After saying that, Qinglan approached Qingdian with a playful smile and said, "How about having one?"

"I'm not looking... Oh, go away, I'm not looking."

Meng Tingyue looked at the two lively figures laughing and chasing each other around the round table with a smile on her face.

As soon as Nanny Qin entered the room, she saw this playful scene and her face involuntarily darkened: "You two, making such a fuss and playing around like this, how can you be so disrespectful?"

"Mammy." When the two heard this, they immediately stopped joking, and Qinglan hurriedly hid the book in his hand behind his back.

Nanny Qin noticed Qinglan's actions and was about to ask her to take out the things hidden behind her when she heard Meng Tingyue's voice.

"They are deliberately trying to make me happy. Ma'am, please don't blame them." Meng Tingyue spoke softly to help them out.

Upon hearing this, Nanny Qin's stern expression softened slightly. She sighed softly and said, "Since the Crown Princess has already pleaded for you, I will temporarily spare you this time."

"Thank you, Princess Consort, for your magnanimity, and thank you, Nanny Qin, for your mercy." The two felt relieved, smiles of gratitude bloomed on their faces, and then they lightly left the room.

Nanny Qin slowly moved to Meng Tingyue's side and softened her tone, "Crown Princess, the Pingyang Marquis's wife's birthday is coming soon. This is the list of birthday gifts the mansion has prepared."

Meng Tingyue took it and examined it carefully before handing it back to Nanny Qin. "Can you show it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Nanny Qin replied respectfully, "When Your Highness returns, I will have it delivered immediately for Your Highness's review."

Meng Tingyue nodded slightly.

After a brief moment of thought, Nanny Qin quietly reported, "Crown Princess, those people from the West Garden have been causing trouble these past few days."

"Oh?" Meng Tingyue raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. She had roughly guessed what was going on. "But is it because the allowance has been reduced this month?"

Nanny Qin nodded, her tone filled with disdain: "However, this old servant has found a reason to send them back."

"If they cause trouble again, have them come directly to see me."

"Yes."

……

Shen Yunheng, dressed in court robes, strode into the mansion and headed towards the study.

"I'll leave this matter to you to handle properly. Make sure..." Shen Yunheng frowned and instructed Wei Li word by word.

"Yes, Your Highness." Wei Li nodded seriously.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, please have mercy on us and save us! The Crown Princess has been so harsh on us that it's unbearable."

At this moment, a cry tinged with sorrow and despair came from not far away, breaking the original silence.

Shen Yunheng's steps involuntarily paused, and his eyes involuntarily turned to the right.

Seeing this, a hint of joy flashed across Qiao Lige's eyes, and then a barely perceptible joy quickly crossed her eyes. Then, tears welled up in her eyes, as if she had suffered great injustice.

Seeing this, the maid beside her was anxious, but still tried her best to stop her and was unwilling to let her go.

"Who is that?" Shen Yunheng had no memory of that face in his mind, so he turned around and asked Ling Qi behind him.

"Your Highness, that is Qiao Qu's sister." Ling Qi said concisely.

After this mention, Shen Yunheng's memory was gently awakened. His voice was still as calm as water: "Let her come over."

The maid let her go only after she was ordered to do so.

Qiao Lige secretly cast a disapproving glance at the maids, then lifted her skirt and fixed her eyes on that noble and extraordinary figure.

When the distance between them was getting closer, she deliberately softened her feet, twisted her ankle, and her body involuntarily leaned towards the man.

"oops……"

At this moment, Qiao Lige felt herself being steadily caught by a warm and solid force and falling into a broad and warm embrace.

She secretly rejoiced in her heart, but a blush subtly crossed her face. She deliberately lowered her voice and softened it: "Thanks to Your Highness, you saved my life~"

"Miss Qiao, be cautious."

Qiao Lige keenly sensed that he seemed to be trying to withdraw. With a surge of anxiety, she involuntarily reached out her hands and gently wrapped them around his waist, her eyes gleaming with tears. "Oh, my foot is accidentally injured, it hurts so much! Your Highness, could you please be merciful and escort me for a while?"

Ling Xiao's face suddenly darkened, and he seemed a little at a loss. He hurriedly tried to untie the soft hand wrapped around his waist.

In a panic, his movements were a little rough. Qiao Lige only felt a slight pain in her hands. The strength in her arms loosened, and she was gently pulled away by an irresistible force.

At this moment, she finally saw the face of the person in front of her clearly, and the shock on her face instantly disappeared like flowing water.

Her gaze passed Ling Xiao and saw Shen Yunheng with a sullen face behind her, and Wei Li with eyes full of shock and watching the fun.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince misunderstood. I didn't, I wasn't. I just mistook him for you. I..."

"Enough." Shen Yunheng's words were like a cold wind blowing across the lake, easily interrupting her defense.