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

Shen Qinglan's gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if she could see through something.

"Where has Miss Jiang gone if she's not at home?"

Shen Qinglan lowered her eyes, looking very gentle.

Jiang Xian Yue remained indifferent.

"What brings the Second Prince here? To see my sister?"

Shen Qinglan choked, she didn't know Jiang Xianyue's mouth was so sharp, she didn't hold back when teasing people.

He acted too hastily regarding the matter concerning the Grand Preceptor.

Jiang Xianyue ignored these matters. As for the Chaos Pearl, it was already buried in the Crown Prince's courtyard, becoming nourishment for transforming the Crown Prince's fortune. Even if Shen Qinglan searched the entire place, she wouldn't find it.

She felt much more at ease.

"I have come to see you."

My mother told me that she met you in the palace, as well as my younger sister, Shen Qingge.

When did Miss Jiang get involved with Shen Qingge?

This matter cannot withstand scrutiny. Shen Qinglan roughly knows what's going on. Many people now know that Liu Miaomiao imprisoned Shen Qingge and almost killed her for Shen Shijing's sake.

That means he knew Shen Qingge, and was familiar with the Crown Prince; this is an essential point.

His probing was blatantly obvious.

This was something Jiang Xianyue hadn't expected. Looking back now, she realized that all the good things Shen Qinglan had done for her when she first arrived in the capital were just an act.

"His Highness the Crown Prince invited me to meet, but Princess Liu misunderstood the situation."

Princess Liu, narrow-minded and seeking revenge on the court lady, unexpectedly found herself witnessed by the Crown Prince, who then rescued Princess Qingge, who had been taken away by Princess Liu. This is how they met.

"When did Miss Jiang become so close to the Crown Prince?"

Shen Qinglan's eyes were full of suspicion.

Jiang Xianyue thought for a moment, then calmly curved the corners of her mouth: "My relationship with the Crown Prince is not good. It's just that His Majesty asked me to choose a husband, and it just so happens that His Highness the Crown Prince is one of the princes."

He invited me, and I have no reason to refuse.

Jiang Xianyue's admission was so confident that it dispelled some of Shen Qinglan's doubts. The opportunity originally came from Shen Shijing, so it was only natural for Shen Shijing to go and seek him out.

However, Shen Qinglan always felt that something was off about this.

"Does the Second Prince have any further questions?"

Jiang Xianyue decided to take the initiative.

"There was some misunderstanding between us before."

As for my mother's matter, I would like to offer some explanation. Just as I said, I fell in love with Miss Jiang at first sight, and the problem my father posed is perfectly suited to be solved with me.”

Shen Qinglan constantly expressed that they were a match made in heaven.

This would confirm the speculation about the chosen one, and a powerful alliance would be the best solution.

"Miss Jiang, don't you want to hear about the Crown Prince?"

Even if all else fails, it's good to hear about Qingge's affairs.

"Young Miss Jiang is new to the capital. If she doesn't understand certain people and things, the consequences could be significant."

"Oh?"

Jiang Xianyue seemed to have become interested.

"Someone, prepare tea."

She was "sensible" and decided to listen before leaving.

The servants quickly brought snacks and tea, and they sat down in a corner of the garden, facing each other.

Having lived through a lifetime, Jiang Xianyue believed she understood everything and originally had no intention of saying anything to Shen Qinglan.

But many secrets lie within Shen Qinglan.

After sitting for a while, Shen Qinglan picked up her teacup and took a small sip.

“His Highness the Crown Prince is not someone to be trifled with. He also has Qing Kingdom blood, which Father has always been concerned about. Therefore, the Crown Prince may not be the rightful heir.”

Shen Qinglan's words were quite harsh; elsewhere, they might have been considered somewhat rebellious.

Jiang Xianyue, however, was able to remain calm and looked at Shen Qinglan's matter, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"However, the Crown Prince is, after all, the Emperor's eldest son. In the Second Prince's view, the matter of choosing a husband is a riddle given to me by the Emperor?"

Shen Qinglan nodded.

"The story of the Heavenly Phoenix Maiden is something you can believe in or not."

The Grand Preceptor's recounting of this matter was certainly not without basis. However, while the Emperor believed in the divination of the Star Palace, he also harbored doubts about certain matters.

Miss Jiang may become the future empress of a nation. Whether she has such ability, the emperor will investigate.

"The Crown Prince seems to be the wisest choice, but in fact, it's the most dangerous."

Shen Qinglan's gaze never left Jiang Xianyue's face, never wavering.

Jiang Xianyue felt a little uncomfortable.

Not everyone wants to become the future empress.

Besides, I'm only meeting the Crown Prince once; what is the Second Prince worried about? Perhaps I'm just the kind of person who isn't good at striving, and just wants to marry someone and end my life hastily?

Her tone even carried a hint of indifference, as if the palace intrigue had nothing to do with her.

"I believe I can see through Miss Jiang's thoughts. You are thoughtful and bold, you shouldn't marry so easily."

"Why does the Second Prince think he's the right person?"

Jiang Xianyue smiled gently and calmly retorted.

"Moreover, although Qingge is a princess, she has always been raised in the Qing Kingdom. Everyone in the Duan Dynasty knows that Qingge's fate is unfortunate, and getting close to her will cause harm."

Wasn't Miss Jiang also implicated this time?

His Highness believes Miss Jiang is intelligent. While cultivating a good relationship with the princess is important, there's no need to waste time on unimportant people.

Shen Qinglan provided a very complete answer.

The answer is self-evident.

The crown prince will not always be the crown prince, and the princess has suffered misfortune; she should not be associated with him.

If Jiang Xian Yue is determined to rise above her station and solidify her status as the chosen one, then she should not approach the two of them.

Without the blessing of this good fortune, she would have been nothing more than an ordinary eldest daughter of the Vice Minister's family, and it would have been very difficult for her to marry into the royal family or even a more prestigious family.

Moreover, Jiang Xianyue was not a girl who grew up in the capital.

After calming down, Jiang Xianyue smiled.

"The Second Prince has misjudged me. I don't think that much about people when I interact with them. Perhaps the Second Prince is mistaken; I'm just an ordinary person!"

Shen Qinglan suddenly grabbed Jiang Xianyue's hand.

He had been observing Jiang Xianyue for a long time.

Although he was reborn and everything went differently, it shouldn't be so different from his previous life, especially with Jiang Xian Yue.

With her abilities, wouldn't it be a pity for her to be an ordinary person?

Perhaps they feel their previous choices were wrong, and now they're considering starting over. Judging from the political situation in the court, Crown Prince Shen Shijing seems like a correct option.

Shen Qinglan seemed to have a sudden realization, and increased the force in her hands considerably.

Jiang Xianyue tried to break free, but his hands were very strong, like a pair of shackles.

"Second Prince, please let me go. Men and women should not touch each other."

not to mention……"

"Jiang Xianyue, I have a question for you. Answer truthfully."

Shen Qinglan pulled Jiang Xianyue close to her with force. Their eyes met, and Shen Qinglan's gaze was full of inquiry.

"Jiang Xianyue, have you... come back too?"