The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

However, before Jiang Xianyue opened her eyes, she heard two voices alternating in her ears.

"Brother, is the girl still not awake?"

The woman's voice was as melodious as a silver bell. Jiang Xianyue had never spoken to Shen Qingge, but just by recognizing her voice, she should be able to tell that Shen Qingge was spoiled and pampered.

The image of that little princess, protected by others, almost leaped into Jiang Xianyue's mind.

Jiang Xianyue wanted to tell the two that everything was alright, but Shen Qingge's charming voice rang out again.

"What's the relationship between my brother and the sister who saved me? She's so beautiful, and my brother seems so worried. Could it be...? I never thought my brother would have any women around him, but I never expected..."

Jiang Xianyue wanted to hear it again.

Shen Shijing frowned and gave a soft scoff.

"I have no fate with this Miss Jiang, so don't overthink it."

At this moment, Shen Qingge quickly wiped her mouth with her hand.

“This is Yun Jingxuan’s lip rouge. I heard about it when I came to the capital. The lip rouge from that shop with mica powder is especially beautiful, and only Yun Jingxuan can make it. Isn’t this the same thing that sister is wearing?”

Shen Qingge's tone became more probing.

"So that's what my brother meant when he said it didn't matter."

Shen Shijing didn't know what to explain. The scene of their breaths mingling was still fresh in his mind. Just thinking about it made his cheeks feel slightly hot. Fortunately, the light was dim at night, so no one could tell anything was wrong.

However, Shen Shijing thought about it.

In her previous life, Jiang Xianyue came from Wanggu Mountain. She didn't like makeup and lacked the gentleness of women. It wasn't until she became the Second Prince's wife that she started to dress up and apply cosmetics.

Shen Shijing had interacted with her so much that he had overlooked the fact that Jiang Xianyue's appearance, demeanor, and behavior in this life were all different from before since her return. Could it be...?

Just then, Jiang Xianyue couldn't listen anymore and simply opened her eyes.

"Princess, please don't misunderstand. It was an accident when I was rescuing you..."

Jiang Xianyue didn't know how to explain, but her sitting up proved that she had been listening for a long time.

She's always been smart, and rarely has she been so impatient or blunt.

Although Shen Qingge had scars on her face, she smiled kindly.

"Don't call me princess anymore. Just call me Qingge like my brother does. In this Duan Dynasty, my status as a princess is not worth mentioning at all."

Shen Qingge lowered her eyes, her voice sounding somewhat aggrieved.

Yes, the Empress's daughter should be a legitimate princess and enjoy a unique status in the palace. Why is Shen Qingge being raised in a neighboring country? It seems she is not favored.

In her previous life, Jiang Xianyue had never heard of Shen Qingge's name.

She didn't know how to comfort the little girl.

"Is the princess feeling better?"

"I already said, my sister saved my life, so it's only right that you call me Qingge. Don't call me princess anymore."

Shen Shijing also calmly said, "Qingge rarely returns to Duanchao and has few trusted and close people around her. Miss Jiang, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

"Ah."

Jiang Xianyue was not one to mince words.

"My wounds are still hurting. That Liu Miaomiao is really wicked. I will never let her get away with this. But now my vision is clear, unlike before when everything seemed like a fog."

"Liu Miaomiao has harmed too many people. One of them turned into a vicious ghost. Under the catalysis of His Highness the Crown Prince's white jade, she became extremely vicious. Qingge, you were the only living person in that dungeon. Because you were injured and on the verge of death, you gave the vicious ghost an opportunity to take advantage of you."

Jiang Xianyue seemed to suddenly realize something.

"Your Highness, although I have managed to drive away the evil spirit temporarily, the princess is not entirely safe. The princess will be safe only if the evil spirit's obsession is resolved within seven days."

Jiang Xianyue thought of this and immediately said that it was almost dawn, and another day had passed just like that.

How to resolve this?

Although Shen Shijing was used to big events, he was completely unaware of this matter.

Jiang Xianyue thought for a moment.

"After dawn, go to the Zhao family. Qingge's experience should be related to the Zhao family's daughter. Only after learning the identity of the evil spirit can we resolve it."

However, Princess Liu probably won't cooperate now, and who knows what will ultimately happen to her?

Shen Shijing understood.

"I will tell Father today to severely punish Liu Miaomiao. It's one thing if someone else kills her, but I'm afraid Father will spare her life because of her parents' situation."

I want to kill her…

Shen Shijing even harbored murderous intent, something Jiang Xianyue hadn't expected.

Jiang Xianyue brought up this matter, not expecting it to have such a terrible cause and effect. After all, Shen Shijing was not originally involved in this cycle. If he didn't interfere, it would be a matter between Liu Miaomiao, Shen Qingge, and the evil spirit.

It would be better to leave Shen Shijing's health alone.

"Your Highness, this matter requires the princess's intervention."

Jiang Xianyue's voice was calm.

"However, the Crown Prince can also lend someone he trusts to the princess."

"I understand! But can you stay with me, sister? I still feel scared when I think of that Princess Liu."

"it is good."

Jiang Xianyue agreed and told Shen Qingge to go and rest first, as she felt unwell when she woke up.

Shen Qingge left, and Shen Shijing rested his chin on his hand, looking at Jiang Xianyue.

"If Qingge hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have noticed, but Miss Jiang has only been back in the capital for a few days, and her clothes and mannerisms are becoming more and more like those of a noble lady from the capital."

Jiang Xianyue looked at Shen Shijing's scrutinizing gaze, wondering what he was so suspicious about.

She was indeed used to the way she dressed in her previous life.

People strive for higher positions, and women are no exception.

She was too lazy to go down the mountain before, but the prosperity of the capital was within easy reach, and Jiang Xian Yue was not short of money.

Having been given a second chance at life, enjoying it is also important. Isn't it better to live a life of luxury? Why suffer?

Not only that, after she took back her mother's shop, she managed it very well because of her previous memories, making a fortune. She was wearing her own clothes, which was a living advertisement for her business.

Jiang Xianyue thought to herself, a smile playing on her lips as she looked confidently at Shen Shijing.

"Isn't it good to look pretty? Doesn't the Crown Prince think I'm also suited to these beautiful things?"

Shen Shijing suppressed his doubts.

"Miss Jiang was already beautiful, and now she is even more beautiful."

"Shen Shijing, this is the first time I've heard you praise someone like this."

Jiang Xianyue laughed out loud and couldn't help but call him by his name.

She had called that name countless times in her heart. In her past life, she had gritted her teeth and it was almost the same in this life, only her mindset and stance were different. Perhaps it was Shen Qingge's matter that made her feel relaxed, so now she called it with a clear conscience.

"Ok?"

"Your Highness, I..."

"never mind!"

Shen Shijing stood up and waved.

“Miss Jiang saved my life, and we’ve become acquainted. I won’t take offense if you call me that in private.”

"Say it," Shen Shijing said, flicking his sleeves and leaving.

……

Liu Miaomiao was captured by Liang Feng and his men, and the entire Princess's mansion was surrounded.

Liang Feng collected evidence very quickly. Knowing that Liu Miaomiao wanted to frame Jiang Xianyue and had also hurt Shen Qingge, he acted almost swiftly.