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

Jiang Xianyue instinctively wrapped her arms around Shen Shijing's neck.

Because of the loss of her spiritual power, she became extremely weak, showing a level of vulnerability she had never displayed in her previous life.

She was unaware, of course, that when Jiang Xianyue buried her face in his neck, Shen Shijing's body stiffened for a moment.

Jiang Xianyue took two deep breaths, barely managing to recover some of her spiritual energy, before Shen Shijing gently placed her on the ground. He even took a step back, as if afraid of getting involved with Jiang Xianyue.

"What are you doing here, Miss Jiang!"

His voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.

It was as if the image of him leisurely relaxing on the mountain with a bottle of wine had never existed. Jiang Xian Yue couldn't understand why Shen Shi Jing was so serious when she was perfectly healthy.

She came with memories of her past life, wanting to resolve the destined entanglement between herself and Shen Shijing.

Therefore, if Shen Shijing were to act as he did in his past life, she would marry him without hesitation!

"Miss Jiang, answer me!"

Shen Shijing's gaze darkened, and he became impatient.

"How dare you trespass on my residence? If Miss Jiang doesn't give a good reason, I will absolutely not let this go!"

"Shen Shijing... ah, no... Your Highness!"

Jiang Xian Yue also suddenly realized that this was not her previous life. The two had never fought each other, had never become acquainted, and it was all a first meeting.

Jiang Xianyue and Shen Shijing weren't that familiar with each other, so they couldn't say anything without restraint.

Jiang Xianyue thought for a moment, looked at Shen Shijing, and then gave a non-standard bow.

"I have come to see you because I have something to discuss."

"To say that the body inside the carriage was not the work of this humble woman alone, if this matter were to be exposed..."

“Those lowly people, just kill them.”

Miss Jiang wouldn't think I have to take responsibility for those insignificant ants, would she?

Aloof, domineering, and disdainful of everything.

This is exactly how Shen Shijing appears to outsiders—a completely unfamiliar figure. Even though they were mortal enemies in their past lives, Shen Shijing would never have taken it so seriously.

Is it because of the butterfly effect of her rebirth?

Jiang Xianyue instinctively felt that something was wrong.

In order to restore her spiritual power and to avoid becoming weak again, she could only put up with Shen Shijing's bad temper.

"I didn't mean that. I just think that His Highness the Crown Prince must be a good person to be willing to help."

We can cooperate!

She hurriedly explained that she didn't know why, but she felt inexplicably nervous facing Shen Shijing again.

"A good person? Miss Jiang is the first to say that I am a good person."

Even if Miss Jiang meets the Second Prince today, there's no need for her to go to such lengths for him. Your father will choose your destined partner at the Spring Banquet, and he will favor the chosen one.

I simply disdain to even try!

You weren't like this in your past life!

Jiang Xianyue thought to herself, and couldn't help but recall the atmosphere of that spring banquet.

When she first entered the palace, she was reckless and impulsive, but because of the Imperial Advisor, the princes were unusually patient and gentle with her, though it was a feigned gentleness.

Jiang Xianyue felt particularly uncomfortable in the crowd until Shen Shijing spoke up, dispersing everyone with a single sentence and relieving her predicament.

That was the second time Shen Shijing had helped her. If she hadn't seen Shen Qinglan's butterfly pendant, spent time with Shen Qinglan, and witnessed the cruelty beneath the smiling face under Shen Qinglan's guidance, she wouldn't have become estranged from Shen Shijing.

Back then, I really didn't appreciate the good fortune I had.

Jiang Xianyue took Shen Shijing's words as just being stubborn.

"Also, I have met the Second Prince, but I am not familiar with him. He is a very strange person!"

Shen Shijing frowned slightly.

He hadn't expected that Jiang Xianyue had met Shen Qinglan ahead of time and was already scheming. She was clearly a carefree girl, yet she had gone to such lengths for the sake of her love tribulation and for Shen Qinglan. Looking back now, it still pained him deeply.

He just coughed twice, pretending not to hear.

"What's so strange about it?"

Jiang Xianyue took a step closer, and Shen Shijing took a step back. Jiang Xianyue simply reached out and grabbed his arm. If they were any further apart, she wouldn't be able to smell Shen Shijing's scent anymore.

The two were standing too close, and Shen Shijing felt flustered again.

"To tell you the truth, I think the Second Prince has a powerful backer."

Moreover, this is related to His Highness the Crown Prince's circumstances. As I mentioned before, His Highness the Crown Prince was born a true dragon emperor, surrounded by auspicious purple energy; barring unforeseen circumstances, his destiny was destined for wealth and honor.

But now, black energy is swirling within it; someone has tampered with it!

Shen Shijing frowned slightly again.

Every word she said was strange.

This was a reminder Jiang Xian Yue had never received in his previous life. He knew about the Wang Family Immortal Mountain because he had formed a pact there, saying that the appearance of a certain person was due to a twist of fate.

But the destined romance turned into a tragic one, and the expectation turned into disappointment. This was one of the few things in Shen Shijing's life that he had ever looked forward to, but it all came to nothing.

and so……

But how could Jiang Xian Yue, an orphan, possibly be connected to the powerful figure on Wanggu Immortal Mountain? Her words seemed to reveal a great deal of knowledge; she could see the purple aura rising from the east and foresee people's destinies. Could it be that she...

"Your Highness, you don't believe me?"

I may not have many other skills, but these are my specialties!

"You mean you suspect that my second brother tampered with my fate, causing me to be surrounded by dark energy and altering my destiny, which is why I am in poor health and plagued by misfortune today?"

Shen Shijing spoke without any reservations.

"I have no evidence and cannot find the key to this matter. However, if Your Highness is willing to cooperate with me, I am willing to get involved!"

As soon as Jiang Xianyue finished speaking, Shen Shijing reached out and grabbed Jiang Xianyue's wrist, pulling him in front of him.

"What abilities do you have to make me believe in you?"

As they drew nearer, the aura intensified, and Jiang Xianyue took a deep breath, utterly captivated.

This taste is so comforting.

Shen Shijing's face darkened. The girl's enjoyment seemed to offend him. Jiang Xianyue then realized that the distance between the unmarried man and woman seemed too great. Others might think that she was trying to take liberties with the Crown Prince.

She blushed, feeling very embarrassed.

Jiang Xianyue closed her eyes and used her remaining five senses to perceive her surroundings. Finally, she took Shen Shijing's arm and walked to the base of a large tree.

There's something wrong with this tree!

Jiang Xianyue spoke, surprising Shen Shijing. Looking at the towering trees that had grown in the courtyard, lush and green, he wondered what could be wrong.

"Miss Jiang, I have other matters to attend to and have no intention of playing games with you!"

"Something is buried under this tree, a very ominous object that has ruined the feng shui of the Crown Prince's residence."

"His Highness the Crown Prince's study is right here, which is why this array is so oppressive, making it hard to breathe. Does His Highness often feel uncomfortable, dizzy, or have a headache while working here?"

Shen Shijing's tacit agreement was tantamount to admission.

"If it weren't for your good fortune and the purple aura protecting you, this insidious thing could have killed you."

"If you don't believe me, His Highness the Crown Prince can have this tree dug up and you'll see!"

Jiang Xianyue wanted to show off, but Shen Shijing suddenly shook off her hand.

"No!"