She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

The carriage leaving the palace was stopped by the Crown Prince. Zhao Yiyang lifted the curtain and saw the Crown Prince, whose lips were slightly pale and who was covered in sweat.

This person is her own brother.

The Crown Prince's face was beaming with joy: "So you're my sister! No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity when I first saw you! Why are you leaving the palace?"

She was not quite used to her new identity and didn't know how to get along with her family, so she immediately got out of the car.

“I left some things at the Lin residence and need to go back to retrieve them. Besides, the people at the Lin residence may not know what happened yet. They have taken care of me for a long time, and it wouldn’t be good for them to just leave like this.”

The crown prince gazed at her tenderly the whole time, with a hint of tears in his eyes.

"That's wonderful. So you're really my sister." He wiped away the tears welling in his eyes and said somewhat shyly.

"I lost my composure. I was just too happy. I always felt that she was different. Her personality is completely different from when she was a child. Do you remember? When we were little, I often took you to pick fruit from the trees in Mother's palace. We were very close. You didn't want to eat alone without me."

Recalling those carefree days, the prince felt a deep sense of nostalgia.

Zhao Yiyang felt a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry, I don't remember anything from before. When my adoptive parents found me, my head hit a rock."

"Don't you remember anything?" The Crown Prince looked regretful, but quickly composed himself, smiled and patted her head, saying, "It's alright, it's good that you're back. Aren't you supposed to go to the Lin residence after leaving the palace? I won't take up any more of your time. Go on your way. When you come back, we'll go to Kunning Palace together to have a meal with the Empress Dowager."

"it is good."

Once inside the carriage, Zhao Yiyang felt a slight discomfort in the area where the Crown Prince had touched her. She frowned slightly, wondering if she was being overly suspicious, but she couldn't help feeling that the Crown Prince's words had been a test...

The carriage was stopped before it even reached the Lin residence. A dark figure rushed in from outside, and the guards immediately drew their swords, their hearts pounding in their chests.

"It's nothing, let's keep going." Zhao Yiyang said calmly, she had long expected Pei Zhaoan to appear.

The guards exchanged glances but dared not sheathe their swords. This princess was extremely precious; if she were harmed in the slightest, not only would they be implicated, but their families would also be affected.

Pei Zhaoan exuded a cold aura, making the already chilly weather even more biting. Zhao Yiyang wrapped her clothes tighter and spoke again, "Don't worry, the Grand Secretary is here to protect me."

Upon hearing Pei Zhaoan's name, no one dared to act rashly; they all sheathed their swords and continued driving towards the Lin residence.

Her identity had already been announced to the whole world, so many people gathered in the streets to discuss it, and the palace maids accompanying her stood outside scattering money along the street, with the cries of congratulations growing louder and louder.

"This is a much bigger spectacle than when Zhao Huarong returned to the capital."

"Is the Grand Secretary standing up for her?" Even though she is already a princess, she can still feel an invisible pressure when facing Pei Zhao'an.

He was angry.

Pei Zhaoan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not. I only wish to settle some accounts with you."

"Settle accounts?" Zhao Yiyang looked completely bewildered.

"Yes, Princess, you should give an explanation for how you tricked me. If I had known your identity, I certainly wouldn't have done such a presumptuous thing."

Then if you're so capable, let me go first! Don't hold me!!!

She gave a fake smile: "You might not believe me even if I told you something this important. It concerns my life and death, so I won't easily tell anyone. You've helped me so much, I will definitely tell my father and have him reward you handsomely!"

"Oh? What reward?"

"what do you want?"

"you."

Zhao Yiyang laughed: "Are you crazy?"

His expression remained serious and earnest: "I didn't. You've always known my feelings. Since I'm no longer Lin Qingwei, my engagement with Qi Yanzhi is invalid. My only option is me."

"I can also choose neither of them."

“You always speak to me so coldly, but he’s waiting for you at the Lin residence. Can you say the same thing to him? You’re biased towards him. I met you first, so why won’t you give me a chance?” Pei Zhao’an’s voice sounded somewhat aggrieved.

This startled Zhao Yiyang; she had never seen Pei Zhaoan like this before.

“I promised him that I would not abandon him within six months unless he chose to leave me. I don’t want love, just compatibility is enough.”

She didn't care much about her status as a princess; all she wanted was to be free to do what she wanted and live out the rest of her life in peace. This was something Qi Yanzhi could give her, but Pei Zhaoan couldn't.

He has his own things to do, and she doesn't want him to give up anything for her.

Not everyone can stay with the one they love forever...

They arrived at the Lin residence. She pushed Pei Zhaoan aside and went downstairs. As soon as she looked up, she saw Qi Yanzhi, who seemed at a loss for what to do.

"See Your Highness the Princess!"

Zhao Yiyang quickly stepped forward and helped Qi Yanzhi up: "There's no need for this between us. Let's just be like before."

"Can things really be the same as before?" He was filled with anxiety.

I've been terrified ever since I learned her true identity. When you love someone, you always feel like you're not good enough for them, and now I truly feel like I'm not good enough...

The wind lifted the carriage curtain, and Qi Yanzhi caught a glimpse of Pei Zhaoan inside the carriage out of the corner of his eye, causing his breath to catch in his throat.

Zhao Yiyang held his hand and said with a smile, "Sure, didn't you say that you like me regardless of my identity? No matter who I am, as long as you are still willing to marry me, I will not go back on my word."

It's as if I'm talking to myself, and also as if I'm talking to someone else.

Having experienced the things of her previous life, love is never the most important thing to her; she only seeks stability.

"it is good!"

Chunqi stood at the entrance of the Lin residence, feeling a sense of desolation and uncertainty. Logically speaking, she had completed her mission of following Miss Lin and should have returned to the Inner Guard. However, the time she had spent with Miss Lin over the years had left her with unforgettable memories.

However, Miss, oh no, Her Highness the Princess, probably doesn't need me anymore.

"What are you standing there for? Go back to the manor." Pei Zhaoan got off the carriage and looked coldly at Chunqi. Chunqi responded with an "oh" and followed him, feeling dejected.

Lin Zhengwen was ordered to stay in the mansion and did not go to court. He paced back and forth in the front hall, not knowing whether to be happy or sad. Lin Xiuyao was the first to see Zhao Yiyang and stood up abruptly.

"Sister is back!"

"Be careful what you say! It's Her Highness the Princess!" Lin Zhengwen corrected him.

Then, she led Ye and the others to kneel and pay homage to Zhao Yiyang. Zhao Yiyang was not used to it and immediately told them to rise. Although the people of the Lin family had been afraid of her before, this fear had reached its peak today.