After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

Jiang Wen felt both relieved and somewhat afraid when he thought of this. The Regent's Consort had no connection with the Duke's Mansion anymore, and Ye Qingzhu was just that kind of person.

What if Prime Minister Shen finds out about this relationship?

He came here with Prime Minister Shen partly out of vanity, wanting the Prime Minister to know that he also had some connection with the Regent's Palace.

Just as Jiang Wenjin was feeling uneasy, Ye Qingwu had already arrived at the main hall.

"I apologize for keeping Your Excellency waiting."

Ye Qingwu approached Shen Xiangguo and handed him the written prescription.

"Your Highness, you are exaggerating."

Prime Minister Shen took the prescription with a smile on his face.

"I have already written down what medicinal herbs to use and some points to note on the prescription. Your Excellency only needs to give the prescription to a doctor who understands pharmacology, and the doctor will naturally understand it."

Ye Qingwu explained, but as she spoke, she noticed another gaze falling on her.

"This is not Young Master Jiang."

Noticing the gaze, Ye Qingwu spoke up. Jiang Wenjin stiffened, feeling inexplicably guilty under Ye Qingwu's gaze. She took a step forward and respectfully bowed in Ye Qingwu's direction, "Greetings, Regent's Consort."

"If I remember correctly, Young Master Jiang should be preparing for next month's imperial examination. How come you have time to accompany Prime Minister Shen here?"

Ye Qingwu's words sent a chill down Jiang Wenjin's spine. He subconsciously looked at Shen Xiangguo, afraid that the other party would notice something.

He also learned through rumors that Prime Minister Shen would be one of the examiners for this imperial examination. Although Ye Qingzhu was very spoiled, she was, after all, the daughter of Duke Ye.

He could not escape the title of son-in-law of the Duke's mansion, and with the connection of Prime Minister Shen, even if he made some mistakes in the imperial examination, those people would have to be careful.

But Ye Qingwu's mention of it made it seem as if she could see right through his thoughts.

Jiang Wenjin lowered his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed and unsure how to answer.

Shen Xiangguo seemed to have figured something out as well, and at this moment, he helped Jiang Wenjin out of the predicament by saying, "He came with me."

"Please don't blame me, Your Highness."

"Prime Minister Shen, you flatter me. I just find it strange," Ye Qingwu said to Prime Minister Shen.

Jiang Wenjin is really something else. Does he really think she can't see that he wants to use her connection to befriend Prime Minister Shen?

Although she wouldn't bother with them unless they provoked her, the feeling of being used, and the fact that she dared to openly appear at the Regent's Palace, made her want to use this opportunity to prove her relationship with the Duke's Mansion to Prime Minister Shen.

Ha, that's quite a clever plan.

"Your Highness, I shall take my leave now."

Having obtained the prescription and learned that the Regent was not in the residence, Prime Minister Shen did not linger any longer.

Ye Qingwu nodded.

"Young Master Jiang, Prime Minister Shen has already left, why haven't you set off yet?"

Seeing that Jiang Wenjin deliberately slowed his pace, Ye Qingwu asked.

Jiang Wenjin lowered his head, his eyes filled with hesitation and struggle. When he finally looked up again, he seemed to have mustered up his courage and said to Ye Qingwu, "Regent Princess, I know that Qingzhu has done a lot of wrong things before, and as her husband, I also bear some responsibility."

"I'm willing to apologize to you on her behalf, but before that, could you please refrain from..."

"Don't expose how you deliberately used my connection with the Duke's mansion to curry favor with Prime Minister Shen?"

Ye Qingwu's gaze was icy, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "Jiang Wenjin, you are a scholar, but having too many schemes is not a good thing."

"Besides, I have no connection with the Duke's mansion. You need to understand that. I will not cover this up for you, and I hope you can stop here."

Sometimes sincerity is the most touching asset.

After saying this, Ye Qingwu turned and left. She had already warned Jiang Wenjin that if he continued like this, he would only suffer the consequences of his own actions.

Ye Qingwu stepped out of the main hall and was surprised to see Zhan Sijing standing not far away.

Leng Feng said Zhan Sijing had gone to the palace, so how come he's here?

And judging from his expression, he had witnessed what just happened.

Jiang Wenjin, who came out from inside, also saw Zhan Sijing there. His expression became somewhat nervous, and he stepped forward, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Regent."

Zhan Sijing did not respond, nor did he seem to care.

Jiang Wen felt ashamed, especially since the feeling of being ignored hurt his self-esteem. He could only say to Ye Qingwu, "Your Highness, I'll take my leave."

After Jiang Wenjin left, Ye Qingwu came to Zhan Sijing's side and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"

"Did something unpleasant happen?"

Zhan Sijing looked at her, his eyes filled with a hint of resentment, "Just now... were you with Jiang Wenjin?"

"Yes."

"The Prime Minister came to pick up the prescription just now, and he came along with him."

Hearing Ye Qingwu say these words so naturally, Zhan Sijing felt a pang of jealousy. He admitted that he was indeed jealous.

If there hadn't been an arranged marriage, the person who might have married into the royal family would probably be...

"You are my queen."

Seeing Zhan Sijing's serious yet resentful expression, Ye Qingwu burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at? Am I wrong?"

Zhan Sijing appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was extremely anxious.

"Your Highness, are you asking this because you're jealous?"

"Do you think there's something between me and Jiang Wenjin?"

"I..." Zhan Sijing pursed his lips, unable to deny it under her gaze, and nodded gently.

"Do not worry."

Ye Qingwu replied, "No matter what, I am your princess now."

"Besides, Your Highness is the Regent. I have no reason to have any connection with Jiang Wenjin."

"Alright, I need to go back to the courtyard now to prepare some medicine for recuperation."

Ye Qingwu smiled, took a few steps forward, then suddenly stopped and called out to Zhan Sijing, "Your Highness."

"Ok?"

Zhan Sijing looked at her and asked with a hint of confusion.

"I think you look kind of cute when you're jealous."

After saying this, Ye Qingwu left quickly.

Zhan Sijing stood there, stunned, her fair face flushed, her emotions fluctuating wildly.

She... actually praised herself as cute...?

This sounds... a bit...

Zhan Sijing's lips curled up. Thinking of Ye Qingwu's words just now, he suddenly felt fortunate for his identity.

Indeed, given Ye Qingwu's personality, how could she possibly be interested in Jiang Wenjin?

At least I still have a chance...

"Your Highness, are you... feeling unwell?"

When Leng Feng returned, he saw Zhan Sijing standing there with his face slightly red, and he was puzzled.

Zhan Sijing resumed his cold demeanor, glancing indifferently at Leng Feng.

"eventful."

After saying this, Zhan Sijing headed towards the study.

Leng Feng was startled and was momentarily confused about what was wrong with his master.

Could it be that he asked something he shouldn't have?