The whole family of villains listens to my heart, the Regent Prince treats me dearly.

"Mu Ling, don't worry, I won't take those rumors in the capital to heart."

Inside the Minister's residence, the Sixth Prince, Jun Yiqing, stood in the front hall and stated his position to Zhai Muling, "I don't care about your falling into the water."

Our marriage agreement still stands.

Zhai Muling lowered her eyes and remained silent, her body trembling slightly.

Jun Yiqing closed his folding fan and said to Minister Zhai, "For the sake of Muling's reputation, I will have my mother come to our house as soon as possible to discuss the wedding date. I ask Minister Zhai for your permission."

Zhai Rongyu, standing next to Zhai Muling, almost laughed out loud.

If we're talking about dogs, you're the best.

[You orchestrated this drowning incident, so of course you don't care.]

Minister Zhai's brows furrowed instantly.

Before he could speak, a voice came from outside the door.

"Sixth brother, you are mistaken."

Crown Prince Ying Huai walked in, waving his hand to indicate that everyone should dispense with formalities, a hint of disdain showing on his noble and unparalleled face.

"Your marriage contract was just a joke among the elders."

"Since there was no exchange of tokens or betrothal letters, and Father Emperor never mentioned it, how can it be considered valid?"

Jun Yiqing's face darkened.

"I will take responsibility for Mu Ling's fall into the water."

Jun Yinghuai's gaze was intense, fixed on Zhai Muling.

Zhai Muling avoided his gaze, and Zhai Rongyu tightened his grip on her hand.

Zhai Muling looked up and saw Zhai Rongyu smile at her.

My heart gradually calmed down.

Jun Yiqing unfolded his folding fan, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

“If Your Highness truly cares for Mu Ling, you shouldn’t have brought up the matter of her falling into the water.”

"Rumors are rampant in the capital right now. Has the Crown Prince considered Mu Ling's situation and the difficulties she faces as a woman?"

Jun Yinghuai gave a cold laugh as if he had heard a joke, his eyes completely black.

"Speaking of which, there are many suspicious points about Mu Ling falling into the water. If we investigate carefully, we may be able to find the culprit."

A cold gaze fell upon Jun Yiqing.

Jun Yiqing's eyes flickered, and he shook his folding fan somewhat guiltily.

Zhai Rongyu, however, was certain of her guess.

[This prince has indeed been reborn!]

[How else would he have known that the sixth brother was planning to trick his sister into falling into the water, and been waiting there to save her!]

So he was holding a script.

[You darn God, how dare you play this on me!]

Rebirth? !

Both Zhai Muling and Minister Zhai were astonished upon hearing the inner voice!

Zhai Muling subconsciously gripped Zhai Rongyu's wrist, forcing a bitter smile, her expression as desolate as a trapped beast.

Zhai Rongyu gave her a strange look.

What's wrong with my sister?

Zhai Muling let go dejectedly, forcing herself to remain calm.

Jun Yinghuai stepped forward and said to Minister Zhai, "I am willing to grant Mu Ling the position of Crown Princess, and I hereby promise that as long as Mu Ling does not wish for it, there will be no concubine."

Both Zhai Muling and Minister Zhai were taken aback by these words.

Zhai Rongyu chuckled dismissively.

These two are truly the same kind of scoundrels.

[Will you only marry a concubine if your elder sister is unwilling?]

That sounds nice, doesn't it?

If you were to truly become emperor, wouldn't all the officials in the court be eager to let you take concubines?

If my sister refuses, won't she become the target of criticism from the court officials?

[And then they'll be branded as inconsiderate and jealous.]

[You got all the benefits, but your sister took all the blame. Truly worthy of the original novel's male protagonist; he's a master manipulator.]

Zhai Muling's heart sank to the bottom, as if gripped by a giant hand, making it hard to breathe.

"His Royal Highness!"

Jun Yiqing stepped forward anxiously, "This matter still needs to be decided by Mu Ling."

Jun Yinghuai walked up to Zhai Muling, his eyes softening.

"Mu Ling, are you willing?"

"I……"

Minister Zhai's deep gaze swept over the two of them.

"The Prince Regent has arrived!"

Jun Ce walked in with his hands hanging down, and raised an eyebrow when he saw the scene before him.

A lone figure followed behind, glancing at the crowd with an amused look.

Wow, the Minister's residence is quite lively.

"I have come at an inopportune time."

[Just in time; I arrived just as the battle was about to begin.]

Jun Ce glanced at Zhai Rongyu with a half-smile.

Minister Zhai's eyes were deep and unfathomable as he said to Jun Ce, "This humble subject would like to ask the Regent to be a witness."

"My daughter, Mu Ling, is utterly unworthy of the positions of Crown Princess and Sixth Prince's Consort. I beg the Regent to grant permission for the Crown Prince and Sixth Prince to return home."

"Minister Zhai!"

Jun Yiqing and Jun Yinghuai spoke in unison, glancing at each other with a glint of fire in their eyes.

[He's truly shameless, half-shameless and half-thick-skinned.]

My dad's already told them to leave, but these two still won't go.

How dare they ask my sister for her hand in marriage?

[One pushed my sister into the water, the other slandered her innocence, and this prince even dared to set up a trap against me. He probably wants my sister to lose all her relatives and friends and rely solely on you, right?]

[The face is gone, I know not where.]

I wonder what brand of computer it is; it's so good at calculating.

A sharp glint flashed in Jun Ce's eyes as he suddenly swept his gaze over Jun Yinghuai.

It turns out that he was the one who changed the array's core.

How can someone so ruthless and vicious, who seeks revenge for every little thing, be fit for the position of crown prince?

He slowly stroked the jade pendant at his waist, his eyes filled with melancholy.

“Since Minister Zhai has said so, you should all go back now,” Jun Ce said.

"Uncle Wang!" Jun Yiqing looked at Jun Ce, but was startled by the coldness in his eyes and immediately fell silent like a quail.

Jun Yinghuai stared at Zhai Muling without saying a word, a predatory glint flashing in his narrowed pupils.

Zhai Muling's whole body stiffened, and she felt a chill run through her from head to toe.

"Since Uncle Wang has said so, Mu Ling, I will go back first."

He gave Zhai Muling a meaningful look, "We have a long future ahead of us."

After saying this, he bowed to Jun Ce and left the Minister's residence.

Jun Yiqing awkwardly put away his folding fan and took his leave.

*

Jun Ce stood in Zhai Rongyu's courtyard, watching the girl kicking pebbles absently. Her light purple skirt swayed slightly, like a hibiscus flower unfolding its petals.

Microsoft is on his mind.

"I heard you helped Grand Tutor Qi exorcise evil spirits. Were you injured?"

Zhai Rongyu suddenly looked up, leaning forward mischievously, a playful glint in her bright almond-shaped eyes, "You care about me?"

"Ah."

Jun Ce made no attempt to hide his gaze, staring directly into her eyes, which seemed to be filled with endless tenderness.

Zhai Rongyu blushed instantly and took a half step back.

What the heck...?

How did I end up being flirted with instead of the other person...?

No way, this grandma will never give up!

Jun Ce chuckled to himself.

Her competitive spirit always manifests in these strange places.

He took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Zhai Rongyu, saying, "Take this jade pendant. Carrying this will be as if I am here in person, and it will make things easier for you when you move around the palace."

Thinking of the Crown Prince's unfriendly gaze today, his eyes darkened.

Who knows how many more dangers await her in the future.

Zhai Rongyu took it and curiously examined the dark green jade pendant in her hand. It was warm to the touch and truly a rare and fine piece of jade.

"What's the use of this?" She blinked her almond-shaped eyes.

Jun Ce's lips curled into an uncontrollable smile. "No need to kneel."

【Oh haha! 】

That's really a good thing!

She smiled, her eyes sparkling like tiny stars.

The figure watched the interaction between the two and almost had its pupils pop out of its head!

Why did the master give his personal jade pendant to Miss Zhai?

This...this is a jade pendant that can command secret guards!

Seeing the lone figure's expression, Zhai Rongyu raised an eyebrow and deliberately tossed the jade pendant in the air and caught it again.

The lone figure was utterly shaken!

Is this something you can just toss around and play with?!

Zhai Rong was overjoyed.

[His solitary figure resembles the old butler beside a domineering CEO.]

Look at his shocked expression; it's as if he's about to say, "Young Master hasn't laughed like that in a long time."

She suddenly had a mischievous thought.

"Zhiying, why are your eyes so wide?"

The figure paused for a moment, then chuckled awkwardly, "It's nothing, it's just that I haven't seen my lord laugh like that in a long time."

【Hahahahahaha! 】

【I knew it! 】

Jun Ce let out a low laugh, then, as if he could no longer contain himself, his chest began to tremble.

Zhiying and Zhai Rongyu suddenly opened their eyes wide, staring at him as if they had seen a ghost.

The young master smiled!!