After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

After resolving Chen Xiaodong's issue, both of them felt much more relaxed, and then they began to cruise the lake. The prince did not take Tang Wenshu on one of the exquisite painted boats, but instead paddled himself and sat in a small boat with her, letting it drift freely on the lake waves.

The lake shimmered, the afterglow of the sun casting a shimmering light across the surface, creating a truly beautiful scene. Several exquisite galleries crisscrossed the lake, while countless small boats, each enjoying the scenery, drifted gently along the water, as if becoming one with nature. The Crown Prince and Tang Wenshu quietly savored this tranquil moment, feeling each other's presence.

A gentle breeze, bringing the fresh scent of the lake, also blew Tang Wenshu's hair. The prince gently fixed her hair, his eyes filled with tenderness. His fingers gently touched her hair, as if touching a precious treasure.

"It's so beautiful here!" Tang Wenshu exclaimed with emotion. Her eyes were drawn to the surrounding beauty. The shimmering lake reflected the white clouds in the sky and the mountains in the distance. The flowers, plants and trees by the lake were full of vitality and exuded fragrance.

"Yes, the beauty here is intoxicating. But Shushu is also very beautiful." The prince looked at her with pretended affection. Her voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of teasing.

A blush appeared on Tang Wenshu's face, and she glared at the prince coquettishly: "Stop joking." She felt that the relationship between her and the prince was a little subtle, like friends and lovers, but there was no clear boundary.

They were still children, still girls, and should have been talking about jewelry and clothes. However, whenever they were with the Crown Prince, they would talk more about current affairs and politics, or His Royal Highness would teach her the importance of being the player rather than the vanguard. Tang Wenshu found herself actually fascinated by these things, always listening with gusto.

"Shushu, do you know? We live in a complex world, and everyone has their own role and goals. As chess players, we need to learn to observe the situation, seize opportunities, and guide others in the direction we want." The prince said seriously.

Tang Wenshu nodded, understanding. She understood what the prince said, but being a true chess player was not easy; it required wisdom and strategy.

"Shushu, what kind of person do you want to be in the future?" the prince suddenly asked.

Tang Wenshu pondered for a moment, then answered firmly: "I want to be an influential person and make the country prosperous and stable." There was a determined light in her eyes.

The prince smiled and nodded with satisfaction. Under this beautiful lake view, the two girls' hearts gradually grew closer. They discussed their future together and shared their dreams and hopes.

Are they sharing their true feelings? They cherish each other and envision a bright future.

At this moment, a cry of surprise was suddenly heard: "Ah! Someone fell into the water!" The scream came from the direction of the gallery, and the prince and Tang Wenshu's boat was just at the edge of the gallery.

Then, a panicked cry rang out: "That's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!", "Your Royal Highness, help me!", "Your Highness, help me!"

At this time, a woman's voice was heard: "Sister Zigui, she fell into the water to greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. She called you several times just now, but you didn't hear her."

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince remained calm. He said to Tang Wenshu, "Look, they treat us as chess pieces. The one who fell into the water thinks he is the chess player." After that, he continued to calmly analyze the situation to Tang Wenshu.

"But how can we be the chess player ourselves?" Tang Wenshu asked with a frown. She didn't care much about the life or death of her cousin Tang Zigui. After all, she knew that since Tang Zigui had set up this game, she would definitely not die easily.

"But I've caught a cold recently and I'm not feeling well, so I can't go into the water. How about I ask a guard to rescue Miss Tang first?" The prince answered sincerely.

"But, but..." Tang Zixin was secretly anxious, but she didn't want to show it directly.

"Oh, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can't go into the water to save people. What should we do? We must not let the guards go to rescue them, otherwise it will tarnish my elder sister's reputation." Tang Tian said anxiously.

"It would be better if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince jumped into the water to save my elder sister. That way, if His Royal Highness saw my elder sister's body after she fell into the water, he would have to take responsibility and marry her." Tang Zixin was secretly thinking in her heart, but she pretended to be worried on her face.

However, Tang Zigui's wishful thinking went smoothly, but unfortunately the Crown Prince did not fall for it. She looked at Tang Wenshu with a smile, and a subtle cunning flashed in her eyes.

Just as Tang Zixin was still debating whether to ask the guards to rescue Tang Zigui, a figure suddenly appeared on the lake. The figure quickly surfaced and swam towards the boat where His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was.

When Tang Zigui reached the Crown Prince's boat, she reached out and grasped the side, revealing a pitiful expression: "Your Highness, please give me a hand." By this time, her entire body was drenched, the lake water completely soaking her dress, which clung tightly to her body. The wet clothing clung to her skin, revealing her curves, a truly alluring sight.

However, the Crown Prince was not moved by her temptation. He looked at Tang Zigui coldly and said calmly, "You should go to the gallery next door. We don't have any clothes for you to change into on this boat." After that, he was about to row the boat away.

"I'm exhausted, Your Highness, please..." Tang Zigui bit her lip, trying to appear frail, hoping to persuade the Crown Prince to pull her up. After all, if the Crown Prince was willing to lend a hand, even if she revealed her body to him, given the status of the Duke of Tang's Mansion, he would undoubtedly be responsible for her. However, to her complete surprise, the Crown Prince remained indifferent.

Furthermore, the prince mercilessly stepped on Tang Zigui's hand, which was clinging to the side of the boat. Severe pain instantly ripped through her body, and Tang Zigui involuntarily let go. Immediately afterwards, the prince paddled away, leaving Tang Zigui struggling in the lake. Desperate, Tang Zigui turned and swam towards the gallery.

The entire process flowed naturally, without a single sluggish thought. Tang Wenshu, witnessing it all, was stunned. She couldn't imagine the Crown Prince would so decisively reject Tang Zigui's request, even putting her in such an awkward position. Tang Zigui, driven by her greed and calculations, ultimately suffered the consequences of her own actions.